This summer, more Indians will be travelling to Europe, with the UK and Switzerland emerging as top destination choices. South-east Asia, the hot vacation spot of last year, has dropped to number two position. Among in-bound travellers, Kashmir scores high and Indians are willing to use the Internet to avail of services like purchasing airline tickets.
14 May/04
Filed under: Europe at 11:04 PM
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The Icelandair Horse Festival 2004, will be held at Hella in the Rangárvellir region of South Iceland, June 28th - July 4th. The Icelandair Horse Festivals - Landsmót are unique occasions: a climax and celebration for the Icelandic horse. One becomes caught up in the moment, as superb horses and riders demonstrate their [...]
Twelve members of Iceland's Parliament have introduced a bill aimed at lowering the cost of alcohol in Iceland. The bill, which would privatize the liquor industry and was sponsored by members of three different political parties. The bill would lead to a 50% reduction in taxes on alcohol over three years and make beer and [...]
13 May/04
Filed under: Events & Festivals, Scotland at 10:20 PM
The Word Festival, which goes annual this year, is one of the most popular literary events in Scotland and takes place at the University of Aberdeen and various venues throughout the city. Now in its fourth year, it attracts thousands of people to its packed weekend programme of readings, lectures, debates, music, visual arts exhibitions [...]
13 May/04
Filed under: Events & Festivals, Holland at 10:08 PM
The 14th edition of the International Sand Sculpture Festival Scheveningen will be held from Sunday May 16 through Sunday June 6. On May 16 international sand sculpture artists will start work on their sculptures.
Art Events in The Hague, Holland in 2004 Where do you find art and culture, monuments and modern architecture, an ocean and beaches, all in one city? In Royal The Hague! 14th International Sand Sculpture Festival Scheveningen, May 17 - June 6, 2004. At the Scheveningen beach sandcastles will arise. Professional sand sculptors battle for the 'Single [...]
12 May/04
Filed under: Europe Air Travel at 10:33 PM
On Monday, May 17, flight LH 452 from Munich to Los Angeles will usher in a new era in mobile communications. In a world premiere, Lufthansa passengers aboard the Airbus A340-300 D-AIGB `Recklinghausen` will be able to experience high-speed broadband Internet connectivity on a routine flight at cruising altitude. The aircraft is equipped with [...]