Guest post by Rebecca Winke, owner of Brigolante Guest Apartments in Umbria – continued from part 1, Umbria Grape Harvest and Wineries.
Later in the autumn, you’ll notice olive groves with …
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Umbria Olive Harvest and Olive Oil
10. September 2010
Aer Arann Enters Examinership – No Cause to Panic
Aer Arann, providing mostly inner-Irish routes with turboprop planes, but also some connections off the island, is in turbulences. Ireland’s smallest airline has been haemorrhaging money for some time and recently announced the loss of some services too. Now it has entered voluntary examinership.
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9. September 2010
Istiqlal Mosque’s Pilgrims Mark the End of Ramadan.
Main prayer hall in Istiqlal Mosque, Jakarta, Indonesia. Image © Getty Images.
September 9 marks the end of Ramadan, or Eid ul-Fitr. For the past few weeks leading up to Eid, the Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta, Indonesia has been a prime pilgrimage point for thousands of Indonesian Muslims.
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9. September 2010
India Photo of the Week – Ganesh Chaturthi
Anticipation is building for the start of the 2010 Ganesh Chaturthi festival on Saturday, September 11. The festival is most widely celebrated in the states of Maharashtra, Goa, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
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9. September 2010
Swim with the Sharks Off Isla Mujeres
Mexico’s Isla Mujeres — off the Caribbean coast near Cancun — is one of the best places to swim with sharks, USA Today reports. It’s also a heck of a lot easier to get to than some of the other places on the list (like the Great Barrier Reef and Palau), and because they’re plankton-loving [...]
9. September 2010
New York Beyond the Big Apple
For many years, my exposure to the state of New York was limited to the view from inside an air-conditioned car heading north from Ohio to my summer camp in Maine. My family’s annual drive through the Empire State became somewhat of a joke over time, as my brother and I held contests to see [...]
9. September 2010
Things to Do for Free on Kauai
Kilauea Point Lighthouse
Like most everything in life, the best things to enjoy about Kauai are free – or at least pretty affordable.
Kauai is called Hawaii’s “Island of Discovery” and popularly referred to as “the Garden Island” – both for good reason. Kauai’s landscape is an enticing, exciting playground for lovers of the environment, outdoor adventure, [...]
9. September 2010
Back to Uni=Back to Gigs
Students all over Britain are settling back into their university routines. Often that means checking out the latest British new music at their Student Unions and local clubs.
Every season …
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9. September 2010
Happy Birthday to Florence’s Duomo – Italy Photo of the Week
Florence’s Duomo, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, celebrates its 714th birthday today.
More: Photos from the Duomo Dome | Italy Photos of the Week
Florence Duomo Photo © 2010 by Barbara Molini, used by permission. Click on the photo to see it larger.
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9. September 2010
The City That Really Never Sleeps – Berlin’s Club Night 2010
Berlin is not only the capital of Germany, it is also the capital of nightlife. The city that never sleeps proves its reputation by hosting its annual Club Night on September 11: With only one ticket, you can hit over 40 different Berlin clubs, among them some of the best hot spots in the city.
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9. September 2010
Greek Tourism Minister Urges Israelis to Choose Greece
Greek Minister of Tourism Pavlos Geroulanos is taking full advantage of the possibility of siphoning off Israeli tourists who have been accustomed to traveling to Turkey for their sun and fun. In an interview with Ynet in Israel, he details some great reasons to visit Greeceand encourages Israelis to go to Greece as an alternative [...]
8. September 2010
North Cape? Plan Now!
Right now is a really good time to plan a trip to the North Cape. Why, you ask?
Especially in the later part of the year, the North Cape is a monumental natural experience, along with breathtaking views, unusual climatic conditions, the dramatic cliff itself and the fact that one is standing at Europe’s northern end. [...]
8. September 2010
Autumn Destinations to Fall for – Courtesy of Jetstar!
This autumn season, low fares leader Jetstar is about to put you in the mood for travel, with low fares to two enchanting Southeast Asia destinations. Jetstar’s all day, every day, low fares make Vietnam and Cambodia ever more appealing places to visit when fall comes upon us.
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8. September 2010
Moon Viewing Events in Japan
Appreciating the mid-autumn full moon, which is referred to as “Jugoya” or “Chushu-no-meigetsu”, is an important tradition in Japan and is called tsukimi. As it originated from the Chinese Moon Festival, tsukimi takes place on the 15th day of the 8th month of the lunar calendar, and it falls on September 22 in 2010. How [...]
8. September 2010
Conde Nast Readers Vote India World’s 7th Best Luxury Destination
Rajasthan elephant.
Sudip Dutta.
Forget countries such as Thailand, France, South Africa, and even the USA — India is becoming an increasingly popular destination for luxury travel.
Readers of the UK Conde Nast Traveller magazine have voted India as the 7th best holiday destination in the world. Votes were based on satisfaction with travel facilities and services, [...]
8. September 2010
Riviera Maya Eco-Adventures
As a vacation destination, it’s hard to go wrong with the Riviera Maya. There are beautiful beaches, fascinating archaeological sites, and accommodation options ranging from laid-back eco-resorts to up-scale luxury boutique hotels. Besides all that, there are also plenty of choices for adventure activities and opportunities to interact with nature. Read contributing writer Emma Sloley’s [...]
8. September 2010
Friends and Family Fly Free to Nassau/Paradise Island
Now through Dec. 22, hotels in Nassau and Paradise Island, Bahamas are offering free companion airfare on three-night minimum stays. The package must be booked by Sept. 15, however, so act fast!
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8. September 2010
Independence Day 2010: For a Wildfire-Free Brazil
Brazil is commemorating the 188th anniversary of its independence today. In Brasília, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva attended the parades in which the air show by the fantastic Esquadrilha da Fumaça (the Smoke Squadron) was, as usual, a top attraction and a grand finale.
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8. September 2010
World’s Top Dealer in Endangered Animals Snagged
Anson Wong, the notorious kingpin of the illegal wildlife trade, was finally convicted by a Malaysian court this week and sentenced to prison. He dealt in such rarities as snow leopard pelts, panda skins, Sumatran rhino horns and live Komodo dragons, buying and selling in Australia, China, Madagascar, New Zealand, South America and elsewhere. Full [...]
8. September 2010
Catch A Game at Citi Field
Are you going to see the New York Mets play at Citi Field on your next trip to New York City? Check out our Citi Field Visitors Guide for …
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8. September 2010
Visiting the Doge’s Palace in Venice
A visit to the opulent Doge’s Palace is a highlight of a trip to Venice. One of the attractions of Saint Mark’s Square, the former home of the Doge (Venice’s ruler) is not only one of Venice’s most famous buildings but its treasures make it one of Venice’s top museums, too. For a more enjoyable [...]
8. September 2010
“O’zapft is!” – The Best Oktoberfest Beer Tents 2010
Which Oktoberfest tent is a good choice for families, has the best yodelers, or is the most popular among locals? In the weeks leading up to Munich’s Oktoberfest, we will introduce some of the best Oktoberfest beer tents here, so check back regularly!
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8. September 2010
Armata Festival on Spetses Begins
A nearly week-long celebration is drawing visitors back to the Greek island of Spetses, which was the site of the “royal” wedding of former Prince Nikolaos of Greece and Tatiana …
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7. September 2010
Will the Delhi Commonwealth Games Survive Dengue Fever?
Corruption and construction delays aside, it’s now Dengue Fever that’s posing a very real threat to the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games. According to a news report, a Malaysian athlete who was in Delhi to train for the Games contracted the virus and was hospitalized.
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7. September 2010
Are you trying to make October Holiday plans?
Travel during any of the major Chinese holidays can be a little rough when it comes to advance booking of flights and train seats. As I said in my last post, the October Holidays are coming up in celebration of China’s National Day and we’ve got 7 days off. Work and school resumes on Friday [...]
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