Norwegian Taste Something Vacation Themselves – German Remain Stingy

How much money of Europe spend the tourists for their hotel room London/Berlin, October 7, 2009 that the holiday behaviour of Europeans changed in economically difficult times, proves the Europe-wide decrease in hotel prices by 16 percent. Who could count as a European hotelier between January and June 2009, but Norwegian, Irish and British guests, was lucky, since these were the most lucrative guest of Europe during the first half of 2009. That has determined the current hotel price index (HPI) of Hotels.com based on the actually paid hotel rates at 78,000 hotels and 13,000 destinations instead of designated room rates. Big spender abroad, special offer in their own country during a hotel stay abroad seems less burden on the traveling Europeans of the economic crisis than in Germany. No matter how like he has his country, for a comfortable bed in a foreign land is almost any traveler willing to attack deeper into the Pocket. Only Norwegians, Danes and Finns were circulating more crowns and euro in their own country. The biggest difference between home and abroad showed the Portuguese during the investigation period. For an overnight stay in another European country, they paid whopping 35 euros more per room per night than at home. Close behind are the French who attacked 30 Euro deep in the Pocket if they visited foreign countries. The Spaniards (29 euros), Irish (28 euro) and Austrians (24 euros) were a quarter abroad spendabler than at home. Even the German tourists looked on the trip to other countries of less on the cents as between North sea breezes and alpine panorama and let bed abroad per room per night cost is 20 euros more. Ring Hotel funds abroad were Norwegian and Irish hoteliers were fortunate is that 2009 could include visitors from Ireland and Norway in the first half of their guests. The Norwegians and Irish were at the top of the spendabelsten Nations of Europe with an average overnight stay budget of 122 euros per room and night.

Hikkaduwa Beach Festival

For the second time, a varied programme attracts visitors from all over the world in the island State from July 30 to August 3 Sri Lanka takes place in Hikkaduwa, in the southern part, for the second time the Hikkaduwa Beach Festival. Many different cultural events such as a jazz bring visitors from around the world to celebrate Festival, beach markets, cinema nights, as well as a road and drum Festival. Culinary delights of the country are available on the food market. Add to your understanding with Jorge Perez. “A Kite Festival, beach rugby, Fireworks and numerous parties with well-known live-DJ’s such as Paul Mendez and master J” from the UK are on the program. In addition to international music stars local artists will perform Singh as Bikram at the Festival. The Festival Sri Lanka was launched for the first time a year ago by the tourist office and achieved a great success at the time with more than 10,000 visitors. According to Tobias Bandara, promotion manager of Sri Lanka tourism in Germany, an even larger event will be the Festival this year due to back a peace. Additional information about Hikkaduwa Beach Festival there in hikkaduwa. Hikkaduwa, about 20 km South-West of Galle, is known as a popular seaside resort and surf spot. Credit: Movie Star-2011. The offshore coral reef is an ideal area for snorkelers and divers. Other attractions include Hikkaduwas of the Buddhist Galagoda Temple, trekking tours in the adjacent jungle, as well as relaxing Ayurveda treatments.

Sevastopol Military

Historic parkway with numerous monuments to the heroes of the first defense, fortifications and guns popular, especially thanks to the artistic panorama, created in 1905 in Munich by Franz Roubaud and students of the Bavarian Academy of the Arts. A huge painting depicts a reflection of Russian general assault on the Anglo-French troops June 6, 1856. Getting out of the blocks Gagarin district to the highway at Balaklava, you can still go to one legendary place of battles – Sapun mountain. Diorama "Sapun Mountain Assault May 7, 1944 ' (54-45-93) returns us to the glorious moments of liberation of the Crimea. In front of the diorama set field and antiaircraft guns, armored vehicles, mortars Guards 'Katyusha' weaponry sailors, and put up the trophy fascist military equipment. Celebrities. First of all, the heroes of the Russian Navy – Admiral MP Lazarev, VA Kornilov, PS Nakhimov VI Istomin, they were, by the way, and discoverers of new lands in distant seas. In Sevastopol fame came to the surgeon, PI Pirogov, started literary fame of Leo Tolstoy. But if we turn to ancient times, the city of Hersonissos was the cradle of Russian Orthodoxy. Among them were the well-known educators Cyril and Methodius, translated here for the first time in Church-Slavic language, many sacred books and theological works. Holy Apostolic Prince Vladimir of Kiev was baptized here. In the history of the Orthodox, and Catholic Church entered exile and martyrdom of the first bishop of Rome – Clement I. Grandiose and pompous event was the arrival here in 1787, Empress Catherine II. During the Crimean War gave the world two new profession: the military photojournalist – one of them an Englishman Roger Fenton, the founder of the Royal Photographic Society, and military field nurse – Florence Nightingale (Florence Nightingale) first prepared a 38 'will give a high soul 'and established the wounded to the battlefield, and soon the Grand Duchess Elena Pavlovna Romanov has trained 165 Russian nurses.

How To Travel To Goa

Little Indian state of Goa each year becoming more attractive for Russian tourists. There are several reasons, firstly, is the climate. When in Russia, the cold and snow, it’s warm, lots of fresh fruit and always a warm sea. Secondly, a large number of tourists from Russia, approximately 50% of the total mass of tourists, which means that communicating with ignorant of English, no problem waking. And third, it is certainly low cost of living. 1. How do I get? Air flight to Mumbai or shared, and then also up to the flight of Goa, is about $ 70-100 (domestic flights). But there can be variations. Can be from Delhi, at a good (and comfort food) train for $ 40 about 2 days’ journey, or from Mumbai by train or bus. Travel by train will cost about $ 20, bus going nearly $ 12 per day. 2. What’s next? If you have arrived, it must somehow and somewhere to get out of the airport. Question where? Goa itself is divided into two parts, north and south. Who is doing difference, in my opinion there is no difference either in price or quality. The only thing we can say that the south is a more relaxing holiday, north respectively Drive. Therefore, if we move from the airport, which is somewhere in between, you guided only by these determinants. Take a taxi and drive the price of travel from the center to the most northern beach of Arambol or to the South Pole wakes Palolema cost about $ 22-25. If you are traveling by train, the place of arrival will be Located in the southern part, but already in the depths of the state, the city of Margao. From it, the same price as the airport, get out in this direction. If you want to relax in the northern part, then go by train to Margao, no sense. In such a case would be wiser to go to the station Pernem, which is located at the beginning of Goa. Arriving by taxi at any chosen town or village, you can easily find a place to live. It is worth it, depending on the season and quality, ranging from 200 to 500 rupees per day per room (15 rupees = 10 rubles). Just for a rest, it is advisable to rent a scooter. Rental price per day is 200 rupees, about 50 lakh plus for gasoline. Prices in the cafes Though different, but the average power of about 300 rupees a day. If you prefer, you can find fast food and cheaper. It is worth noting that many rooms have kitchens and those who can cook, can significantly reduce the cost of food.

Crimean Canyon

Remarkably, he was not in their size (such trees are not uncommon in the Crimean forests), it has been a feature for which he was known in many parts of our country. This tree, for a long time tradition, serves as a mailbox for the tourists visiting the canyon. They left in the hollow letters to those who came here after them. And so from year to year. The letters – from the amazing experience of the Crimean nature, appeals to protect behold the beauty, good advice and even … poems dedicated to the oak. Now, "the Post Oak" there remained only charred bottom of the barrel. It is believed that the oak was destroyed in the spring of 1981 with a thunderbolt. From the meadow with oak are two paths: one down on the bed of the canyon, toward the river Auzun Uzen, another – on its starboard side. Thus, pass along the trail to the bottom of the canyon. First, you must keep moving, gradually moving up. Suddenly before us a magnificent view opens to a huge canyon with vertical walls up to 350 m. Bottom, from the depths of the canyon, will be heard the noise of a mountain river, rapidly erupting between the stones. The trail runs along the cliff, and soon descend to the bottom of the gorge, the river bank. It is particularly well visible work of water, which turns the stone blocks, drills to the limestone bottom of the canyon original pots and tubs. The largest of these, a depth of 4.5 m, has been named "Bathroom of youth." Even in the hot midday temperature of water in it does not exceed 9-11 . An old forgotten the name of "Bath" – Karagol (Black Lake). Will rise from the "Baths of youth" above to another source, and we will see that the nature of the channel changes: walls of the gorge move closer in line with ledges appear, which must scramble to move on.

Manchester Jazz Festival

Because this is mainly frequented by locals, it is not so to a mere tourist attraction. Here you can get original Turkish arts and crafts, water pipes and many other oriental souvenirs Barcelona: Barcelona’s lively cultural scene has something to offer for everyone. Whether classical music, art, Opera, theatre and dance events. El Greco”combines well-known and new artists from all areas of the Festival from June 20 until July 31. For pure art lovers, there are also within exhibitions as E.g. the Dali exhibition in the Sala Guell, which can be visited until July 31st Manchester: from 24 July to 1 August takes place the Manchester Jazz Festival: nine days, 60 concerts and 300 Musiker.Vom 1 to 10 October lure culinary delights from around the world at the Manchester food & drink Festival. On 29 August, arsenal comes to Old Trafford. To get the chance at cheap tickets is small, should you succeed however, a top football match Frankfurt are waiting for you: the museum embankment Festival from August 28-30 with the combination of culture and party atmosphere attracts each year millions of visitors. The annual Rheingau wine market on the This year from September 2 to 11 instead of a fixed date in the calendar of all wine lovers can find Fressgass ‘. The renowned Frankfurt Book Fair will take place from October 14 to 18, and continues to be one of the highlights for lovers of literature. “The host country this year is China, that is the motto of tradition & innovation” presented. Open the doors for private visitors on the 17th and 18.10. Palma de Mallorca: on August 4, Placido Domingo in the Palma arena gives a charity concert. With the proceeds, the Foundation seeks to promote social and cultural projects in Mallorca. “The DeiInternational Music Festival” is another proof that Mallorca has to offer more than Sun and shooting man. Concerts in the Church, the monastery of Miramar and the Son Marroig mansion take place until September 18. Bangkok: on August 12, the birthday is celebrated by Queen Sirikit in Sanam Luang in Bangkok. “On August 15th and 16th which is Bangkok international fashion fair & Bangkok International leather fair” opened for visitors in 2009. This year will be 1,000 exhibitors expected to have the latest fashion trends in the luggage. In addition, there are a number of fashion shows and exhibitions of the best designers from Thailand Cheapflug

Elephant Festival In Surin

20-22 Nov: large elephant buoyancy in northeastern Thailand’s Surin is a bustling provincial capital in the northeast of Thailand, about 500 km east of Bangkok. Its reputation as the elephant city”owes Surin especially the ethnic minority of Suay and their tradition, to breed elephants and to use as working animals. Click Jorge Perez for additional related pages. For centuries, Suay men in the jungles of northern Thailand and Cambodia’s wild elephants have started, tamed them, and dressed as war elephants for the country’s rulers or as workhorses for forest work. Even today, many families in the village of Suay possess one or more elephants. In November the Elephant Festival is held annually in Surin traditionally. When this elephant lift, 100 to 200 demonstrate pachyderms, what they have learned, such as their skill at the transport of tree trunks. To the delight of the audience, elephants perform other feats like real sport competitions with relay races, basketball and tug-of-war, and even a soccer game with elephants will be offered. Usually, a parade of armored war elephants is the conclusion of the celebrations. In a colourful show pictures and struggles from the Thai history be readjusted, where elephants played so prominently that give visitors a glimpse into the turbulent history of Thailand. The tour operator ALL ASIA touristic offers a 3 day tour from/to Bangkok to the Elephant Festival (Group 2 to 16 participants) from November 20-22, 2009. On the way visit the Khao Yai National Park and the Khmer Temple of Phimai and Phanom rung. Price per person in a double room: 348 Euro including VP and English speaking guide. Of course, also additional round trips and hotel stays, and the corresponding flights are offered. More info:, e-mail: Gert Notbohm

Music Festival

Jazz on the Danube Festival in Straubing with Bobby McFerrin and ‘ I + I ‘ Straubing (tvo). Jazz, soul, Latin and funk at its best: Also is the Gaubodenstadt Straubing for a few days in the year 2010 to the navel of the European music world. From July 15th to 18th will be at Jazz on the Danube Festival”short JAD – the world stars the Mike in his hand. Bobby McFerrin, the Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club and Matt Bianco are the headliners of this year’s 24th Festival. “A pinch of pop Anette Humpe and Adel Tawil control alias I + I”, one of the most exciting pop duos of in Germany, at. From the small Jazz event in Vilshofen an der Donau, which was an insider tip, jazz on the Danube Festival has become”moulted to the musical big event that annually attracts world stars and thousands of guests to Straubing. Legends such as B.B. King and superstars such as seal stood on the stage. As well as the audience enjoy the incredibly relaxed atmosphere of the Festival, which not only with an incredible musical versatility, but also comparatively cheap Prices shines. The crowning of JAD in 2010 will be the appearance of Bobby McFerrin. On Sunday evening, July 18, the legend of jazz improvisation with the by Roger Treece of led European Chamber Choir of Europe in Straubing guest, one of only four concerts, he returns this year in Germany. “The fans also for I will travel far + I”, on Thursday, July 15th, give the go-ahead for jazz on the Danube Festival. “Songs like by the same Star” or so it should be “numerous awards and top rankings put the duo in the charts. The Friday is devoted to Latin American and Cuban sounds and rhythms. With the appearance of Paula Morelenbaum, a long cherished wish fulfilled goes for Organizer and JAD founder Heinz Huber. The Grand Dame of the Bossa Nova is accompanied by the SWR big band and trumpet player Joo Kraus as a special guest. Another Festival highlight the Orquesta Buena marked her Vista Social Club. The formation come through the film to cult status is reinforced by Omara PORTUONDO. Jazz, Funk, Latin and soul characterise the Festival Saturday. Already in the morning several pubs in the town centre to the Jazz Brunch with music download. From 15: 00 it’s blow by blow: only play the winners of this year’s junior competition, the Heiko Fischer Quartet. This is followed by the Cuban pianist Roberto Fonseca and the singer Mayra on r, also from Cuba. Then, one of the most important formations of the British new jazz is available with Matt Bianco”on stage. Rousing bizarre brass sounds presents JAD brass with the Austrian Band Mnozil”on Sunday, July 18, for brunch, before evening, Bobby McFerrin is the final chord. Information: Office of tourism, Theresienplatz 20 94315 Straubing, Tel. 09421/944-307, fax 09421/944-103,,,. Get free brochures and info Luitpoldstrasse 20, 93047 Regensburg, free Info Hotline 0800 / 1212111, fax 0941 the Eastern Bavarian Tourism Association e.v., Bavarian / 58539 39,.,

Turkish Cultural Festival

‘ Typical Deggendorf?’-multicultural event series Deggendorf (tvo). Asian cooking at the folk high school, a course for newcomer”, together Bavarian dance German Russian House,” at the craft Museum, a Turkish Cultural Festival or the open mosque day: with more than 40 events presents itself until May 2010 as a place of integration, as a much international city, where dozens of Nations perceive each other and appreciate the city of Deggendorf, by January. The project assign direction entitled typical Deggendorf?”, and wants to show that migration is not always accompanied by social problems, but a cultural enrichment with it brings, represents the wealth and the future of a city. Last but not least as a result of the multicultural audience at the Hochschule Deggendorf is a melting pot of different cultures. The students come from all over the world, moreover, Turks, Greeks and Italians, Russia Germans and Africans did the lovely city on the Danube to their homeland. “Foreign cultures are an enrichment for our city”, the nearly 20 institutions, reaffirm the typical project Deggendorf? “have planned for almost a year. “From the museums of the city and the Evangelical parish of the Youth Center and the College up to the Turkish Islamic culture circle, all participating institutions gathered ideas for events, the the colorful” illustrate character of Deggendorfs and at the same time the people of different cultural backgrounds closer to each other. “” Highlights in the event dance are program items such as a Turkish culture Festival on March 27, the cultural-historical exhibition home on the plate in the case of the heart in Deggendorf “with an accompanying programme for school classes at the City Museum (18.4 to 1.8), as well as the Russian German House” (4.2 to 2.3.): on an area of 42 square meters a small house with three bedrooms is built in the premises of the craft Museum, where an unusual exhibition of life and culture of the Germans from Russia illustrated. The special feature: The House is so to speak. The hosts are Russia German of Evangelical Lutheran parish of Deggendorf, who immigrated from the former Soviet Union. They accompany groups and individual visitors and give insight into her life and her story. “The whole range of typical Deggendorf?” can be found in a clear calendar of events, which include 0991 / 2960539,, is available at the tourist information Deggendorf, 94469 Deggendorf, upper town square, Tel. 0991/2960-530, fax.