VAT in Europe – The Rise and Rise of VAT Travel Signposts Blog

As Europe muddles through to sort out its economic crisis, one of the measures for raising revenue has been the increase of VAT rates. VAT of course impacts on our travel costs and some of the VAT rates in Europe are already extremely high. So any further VAT increases certainly isn’t good news for the [...]

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Mozart’s Birthday Anniversary – January 27, 2012 Travel Signposts Blog

As one genius, Albert Einstein, said of another: “Mozart is the greatest composer of all” and January 27 marks the 255th anniversary of the birthday of this much loved and greatest of composers. Mozarthaus Vienna To celebrate Mozart’s birthday anniversary, Mozarthaus Vienna and its exhibitions are for free on Sunday 29, 2012. The museum also [...]

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Chelsea Flower Show – 2012 Travel Signposts Blog

Billed as the greatest flower show in the world, the Chelsea Flower Show in London is the ultimate event in the British gardening calendar. For 2012, the Chelsea Show takes place from May 22nd – 26th. Chelsea Flower Show The Chelsea Flower Show is an annual event organized by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), the [...]

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What’s On at the Royal Albert – London 2012 Travel Signposts Blog

Below are a couple of special concerts at London’s famous Royal Albert Hall. These are one-performance only concerts so book early and don’t miss out. Symphonic Rock (April 20, 2012) The very popular Symphonic Rock returns to the Royal Albert in April with some new tributes for 2012. Presented by BBC Radio 2′s Ken Bruce, [...]

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New Year’s Eve Gala Concerts – Venice 2012 Travel Signposts Blog

Usher in the New Year at one of Venice’s many New Year’s Eve Gala Concerts in magnificent settings. New Year’s Eve: Opera Arias and Buffet Dinner Experience a beautiful concert with some of the most famous opera arias at the Scuola Grande di San Giovanni Evangelista in Venice.   After the concert you will enjoy a [...]

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2012 New Year’s Concerts in Salzburg Travel Signposts Blog

Usher in the Salzburg New Year at one of the many Mozart New Year’s Concerts in magnificent settings. Salzburger Festungskonzerte: New Year’s Day Concert This New Year’s Day, enjoy the “Best of Mozart Festungskonzert” in the special atmosphere of the 900 year-old Festung Hohensalzburg.  This concert is regarded as one of the most important chamber [...]

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Christmas and Holiday Greetings…… Travel Signposts Blog

            Wishing all our friends and readers A Merry Christmas and All the Best for the Holiday Season Thanks for following us on our travels during the year and we hope you’ll be back again in 2012. For those travelling during this holiday period, we wish you a happy and [...]

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New Year’s Day Concerts in Berlin 2012 Travel Signposts Blog

Berlin is a hive of activity on New Year’s Day and for those who want to start the year with some favourite classical or swing music, the following is a list of some concerts in magnificent Berlin venues: New Year Concerts in Berlin Konzerthausorchester Berlin:  New Year’s Concert The Konzerthausorchester Berlin welcomes the New Year [...]

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New Year’s Eve Concerts in Berlin 2012 Travel Signposts Blog

Usher in the New Year with music at stunning Berlin venues. From classical concerts to Gypsy music and operretas to tango, the following are just some from the exciting range of New Year’s Eve concerts in Berlin: Berlin Philharmonie:  A Gala Concert of Bach & Mozart In this Gala Concert to celebrate the festive season, [...]

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Royal Liverpool Philharmonic – Christmas Concerts 2011 Travel Signposts Blog

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra:  The Spirit of Christmas The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic’s The Spirit of Christmas is a much loved Christmas concert that has been enjoyed by generations of music lovers. The Spirit of Christmas concert will have two special guests this year – John Suchet, one of the UK’s best-known newscasters and journalists, Beethoven [...]

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