Sunday, 30 December 2012

Seasons Greetings & Welcome to the Wet Age of Aquarius

Seasons Greetings & Welcome to the Wet Age of Aquarius

December the 21st, 2012 marked the end of the Mayan Calender, which many believed signaled the end of the world but we're still here obviously and in reality nothing particularly out of the ordinary occurred. Another theory however, is that this event symbolizes the dawning of the Age of Aquarius.  With...

Wednesday, 26 December 2012

Global Hotel prices rises in 2012

Global Hotel prices rises in 2012

According to a recent survey conducted by Hotels.com called the Hotel Price Index (HPI), overall the global hospitality sector seems to be recovering with a 4% increase in the first half of 2012. The bad news for Hoteliers is however that average prices remain at 2005 levels.This is the first time...
The French Government target foreign owners of holiday homes with a draconian Tax grab

The French Government target foreign owners of holiday homes with a draconian Tax grab

Owners of holiday homes in France are set to be targeted with punitive Tax rises announced by Francois Hollande, leader of the new Socialist Government, as they seek to tax so called wealthy foreigners that supported France in the past, in order to reduce France's significant budget deficit.According to...

Tuesday, 25 December 2012

 Christmas Swim in Nice, France

Christmas Swim in Nice, France

Where? Nice, FranceWhen? 25th December If a December dip in the Mediterranean is your idea of fun, join the foolhardy swimmers at Nice's annual Christmas Swim (Bain de Noël). The swim departs from the Ruhl beach, in full view of the Promenade des Anglais. With average water temperatures hitting...

Saturday, 15 December 2012

Top Worldwide Events in December 2012

Top Worldwide Events in December 2012

Finally December 2012 is here. Its been talked about and predicted for thousands of years, with a multitude of theories and outcomes both good and bad. More specifically, it is on the 21st of December 2012 at precisely 11:11 am, the earth will be in the exact alignment with...
Precession of the Equinoxes

Precession of the Equinoxes

Precession of the Equinoxes 21st December 2012 - Universal EventMany people associate the 2012 subject with the somewhat dark theory that the Mayan long calendar marks the end of the world by December 21, 2012 through a doomsday or apocalypse circumstance. To survive the coming changes that 2012 will...

Sunday, 9 December 2012

The Escalade Festival in Geneva, Switzerland

The Escalade Festival in Geneva, Switzerland

Where? Geneva, SwitzerlandWhen? 7th - 9th December L'Escalade, or Fête de l'Escalade is an annual festival that celebrates the defeat of Duke of Savoy, who tried to capture the city during the night of 11–12 December 1602. The revelry and other commemorative activities includes demonstrations of period weapons in...
German Christmas Markets 2012

German Christmas Markets 2012

Where? Germany (various cities and towns)When? 26th November - 24th December 2008World famous Christmas Markets like no other! If you've not yet experienced a German Christmas Market you should add it to your list of must do’s. It’s especially interesting for all the family.One of the most famous markets...
ChocolART in Tübingen, Germany

ChocolART in Tübingen, Germany

Where? Tübingen, Germany When? 4th – 9th DecemberImagine this participating in a chocolate-making course followed by a tasting session ! Yum Yum workshops Galore learn the Art of chocolate decorating . If that all sounds a bit much for you or it that a bit much for you try out the relaxing...
International Exhibition of One Hundred Nativity Scenes, Rome, Italy

International Exhibition of One Hundred Nativity Scenes, Rome, Italy

Where? Rome, ItalyWhen? 26th November 2012 - 6th January 2013Recommended by the New York Times as one of six to visit events worldwide, every year this exhibition gathers nativity scenes ranging from large dynamic exhibits, full of light, to smaller scale displays that can fit in a person's hand. Each year...
Great Christmas Pudding Race in London, England

Great Christmas Pudding Race in London, England

Where? Covent Garden Piazza, London When? 1st December "Seasonal Silliness" The 29th annual Great Christmas Pudding Race will be taking place at Covent Garden Market in London on December 5th.Participants will take part in a relay race in which they will have to navigate an obstacle course at speed while carrying...
A Celebration of Christmas in England

A Celebration of Christmas in England

Where? St. Paul's Cathedral, LondonWhen? 13th DecemberThe festive season is celebrated in magnificent style this year with a number of services featuring Christmas carols at St Paul's Cathedral. Songs performed by the Cathedral Choir as well as readings by celebrities will feature at the Celebration of Christmas special service. Starting...
Art in Ice at the Livigno Resort, Sondrio, Italy

Art in Ice at the Livigno Resort, Sondrio, Italy

Where? Livigno Resort, Sondrio, ItalyWhen? 3rd - 7th December Livigno hosts the annual international Art in Ice competition, where ten teams of three sculptors compete to transform three-meter blocks of pressed snow into works of art Italian Ice. Artists the world over head to the festival to make the mono-color artworks. The...
FIS Ski-Jumping World Cup

FIS Ski-Jumping World Cup

Where? Titlis Glacier, EngelbergWhen?  15th – 16th December The FIS Ski-Jumping World Cup sees the best in the world compete for the most coveted title outside of the Olympic Games. This date welcomes the competition to the spectacular Titlis Glacier in the Swiss Alpine resort of Engelberg.Further information: www.fis-ski.com ...
Trio Tekke in Nicosia Cyprus

Trio Tekke in Nicosia Cyprus

Where? NicosiaWhen? 22nd DecemberAs a sign of the times, the music in Cyprus and Greece these days is somewhat more toned down and even sad. For example. Neo-Rembetika group Trio Tekke has received great praise from the U.K. and European press for their experimental approach to the 'Greek blues' by fusing...
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