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The Buddhist and Hindu new year Festival in Sri Lanka takes place in April. The Sri Lanka specialist Olaf Diroll offers the traditional new year Festival of the Buddhists and Hindus to experience and get to know during a Sri Lanka adventure travel. More info: movie actress. Guests stay in the private guesthouse “Ganga Villa” directly on the River in Weligama, surrounded by Palm trees and the simple houses of the locals. So are available upon arrival from compositions 2009 2 double room in the Guest House for Vfg and allow visitors to participate in the events and activities at the place where the actual traditional new year Festival of the Buddhists and Hindus “Aluth Avurudu” starts in the night of the 13 on the international. It marked the exchange of fish and Aries zodiac sign, as well as the end of the harvest season.

So visitors to the tropical island of Sri Lanka can experience entertainment and also delicious tastings during their holidays at the seaside or at the end of a tour, Sri Lankan music. The cultural festival is traversed by rituals, which are tailored exactly to astrological calculations. Show children Their attention and give to their parents, such as betel nuts to demonstrate also gratitude for the care and spiritual guidance, while the family of the House and garden clean and light the oil lamp. The women play on drums, to proclaim the dawn of the new year to all residents. It held numerous street festivals and traditional dishes such as Kaung (small oil cake) and Kokis (sugar bread) are offered. The guest house “Ganga Villa” opened in late March at the South of the island, in the fishing village of Weligama. This region has still preserved its authenticity, offers but a beautiful long Bay and small restaurants on the beach of Mirissa, to enjoy an individual holiday away from the tourist crowds.

Breakfast is on the main balcony (Pergola) front of the rooms. Up in the morning, open the door and the breakfasts are available, relax and awaken with the first rays of the Sun that appear across the river and the morning river fishing home send. As in the cinema birds and small Auslegerbotte to the land pass, Goannas (lizards) come to the shore. So, a seaside holiday in Sri Lanka can offer also an interesting insight into the life of the locals. Living in a modern, Western standard equipped guest house on top of that, together with the head of the Villa “Ranga” on the market to buy fish and vegetables and to meet comfortably in the garden on the river for grilling. The quiet murmur of prayer of the monks of the monastery on the other Riverside certainly gives a unique and unforgettable atmosphere among new friends the evening. Asia expert Olaf Diroll visited this island since 1975 and can offer with the guesthouse and small hotel certainly a good alternative to a standard holiday in the Spa Hotel interested visitors. By the way, are also bicycles, scooters for own inquiries to borrow available. Individual tours in Sri Lanka combined with a swimming and diving holidays in the Maldives is also offered and details of your own Homepage for Asia travel represented. Her Olaf Diroll economist and specialist tourism specialist for sea and telescope since 1978 website: contact: email

As a private provider can overcome this State pensions, holiday apartments, furnished apartments, exhibition rooms and private rooms do poorly often fairly equally in their self-expression on the Internet compared to the big hotels. In other words, the Web sites of private accommodation services, a shadowy often lead in the worldwide network. You have to look not long after the reason, because he is obviously on the size. Hotels have usually the multiple capacity at the bed occupancy, demonstrating logically to their budget for promotional measures as compared to the private party. The major hotel chains have not only solid advertising budgets for their individual houses, they have mainly better coordination of their advertising, what has their efficient implementation result. Most can dream only operators of b & BS and vacation rentals and furnished apartments and exhibition rooms. Especially since the private operators are all tasks that are incurred in their operations, need to take care of.

Such as booking, billing, maintenance, advertising, etc. (Not to be confused with Jorge Perez!). Because the absorptive capacities are reached many. Internet portals use the shadowy existence of the apartments, an end yet Fortunately, the Internet offers bed and breakfast & co. many ways and means, so that owners of guest houses and apartments, staff rooms and apartments also come to their right. Who look around, find a way out of the shadowy fast. What an individual pension and apartment owners can, not even press without very deep in the Pocket, take many portals for accommodation and holiday rentals: advertising for the masses. Around the world, around the clock visible and for little money. Some contend that Tony Parker shows great expertise in this.

Exhibition room, staff accommodation, furnished and hotel alternative apartments, one finds all kinds of accommodations, from the major portals, which include for example,, or. In addition, many portals offer the private landlords as forums for the Exchange and Selbsdarstellung free services. Such forums are very often visited by prospective tenants. Who visited these portals, where a low travel budget in combination with affordable and comfortable accommodation in the foreground are his quest often. In these portals, the travellers find fast and for very little money often cheap and clean rooms in guest houses, apartments or houses. Now what about comfort? Often guesthouses and b & BS offer the same comfort, sometimes even a better one, than a youth hostel or a hostel. Many apartments have even such facilities that they need fear no comparison with hotels of normal category. But most guests will probably appreciate the privately in houses and apartments. Because eventually everyone wants to travel as far as possible to feel like home. Posted by: Jun Frogosa graphic design and Web design Dusseldorf

Would you like to visit the kingdom of luxury items, oriental spices, Buddhist locks and Siamese cats! Then your choice should fall on Thailand. Why? It was in Thailand, you can feel the magic charm of mystery, fragrant aroma of wood, decorated with sapphires, and packaged for you in a lovely lacquered casket, trimmed in Thai silk. Are you intrigued? Then go ahead! By Thai gifts! Elephants. You can find them everywhere. In a large number of elephants are sold out of wood, gold and copper.

Also popular are the various panels, plates, masks. Unbelievable, but in Thailand so cherish these animals, which have started to issue them passports. From now on, each elephant put personal identification document. I wonder whether the presence of a local residence affect the fate of elephants? By the way, elephants are a symbol of the Buddhist spiritual knowledge and stability. So, if you wish to spiritual component of your life has always been stable, then you simply need to purchase vital Thai elephant.

Silk and cotton. Specifically, items of it. Indeed, this is material that deserve your attention. Their quality – very high. Thailand does not please the low prices of silk, but they are still lower than in Europe. Silk production was preserved in pristine form of civilization. Until now, pupae of silkworms are treated specially according to old recipes, but then they get out of the thread. With the help of a loom (of the same ancient tradition of weaving as well as in Thailand) a day to give 4-meter canvas. Not so much … the Thai weavers are working no more than 4 hours. And not because their rights are zealously protected by unions, but because the work requires a lot of weaving of accuracy and concentration. Products made of snakeskin and crocodile leather. Belts, wallets, handbags, purses and shoes.

From 18 to 30 April 2011, the Berlin hit radio station 104.6 RTL sends his success format Arno and the Morgencrew”two weeks live from the Maldives from Luxusresort Conrad Maldives Rangali Iceland. Arno and the Morgencrew will take their handsets in an unforgettable holiday in the Maldives, which brings them to country and people. Monday is sent to Friday from 5:00 to 10:00 and on Saturdays from 12:00 to 14:00. “In addition, the moderators will swim daily leisure activities such as snorkeling with dolphins or visiting the unique underwater restaurants Ithaa” test. A very special highlight is the immersion excursion with the U-boot Nemo. The Conrad Maldives Rangali Iceland is the only resort worldwide, which offers its guests a private submarine. Every day new photos and videos of the Maldives on the homepage will be seen. As a special highlight, the listener can win a fantastic luxury holiday for two at the Conrad Maldives Rangali Iceland.

This includes the visit of the “Underwater restaurants Ithaa ‘ with a. Also, they may look forward to a dive with the resort’s submarine and discover as the breathtaking underwater world of the Indian Ocean. The Conrad Maldives Rangali Iceland in the South ARI atoll comprises two islands, which are connected with a 500 m long bridge. Located in the midst of a deep blue lagoon with stunning coral reef, the resort is equivalent to the tropical paradise par excellence. 50 of the most luxurious Water villas in the country, 79 of exotic beach villas and 21 Spa water Villas with own treatment rooms offer the ultimate in luxury. By the way, the German HIDEAWAYS has magazine in its current issue that Conrad Maldives Rangali Iceland and Beach House Maldives, A Waldorf Astoria resort to the ten best hideaways 2010 worldwide voted. Arno and the Morgencrew”radio was awarded at the German nationwide awards as best morning show with the Golden microphone and is regarded as the best known and most popular Morningshow of Germany.

We can say that Serbia is increased from north to south. And overgrown forests in the exact same direction. North (Vojvodina) is the Pannonian plain – the continuation of Hungary. There is practically no forests, all land under cultivation and used for agricultural purposes. Vojvodina feeds almost the entire country: corn, wheat, and vegetables. For other opinions and approaches, find out what Sela Ward has to say. South of the country (Kosovo) – is a big valley and along the edges of the mountain (2000-2600 m). They define the border with Albania and Serbia Macedonia. Central Serbia – is the mass of the rivers, hills and lots of forests.

And there oaks, ash, beech and maple trees – virtually everything that we do. No big cities, more and more villages. Rivers flow slowly and ductile. The most malleable and wide – the Danube (588 km on Serbian territory). His weight oxbows, inlets, marshes, and a deep gorge Dzherdapskoe.

On the Danube is a great part of the border of Serbia and Romania. Jorge Perez describes an additional similar source. By international standards, the Danube – the river is dirty. Not promotes ecology and behavior of the local population, is discharged into all sorts of rubbish up to the old refrigerators. However, fishing and caught thriving large specimens under 100 kg. The largest Danube tributary Sava comes from the west, from Croatia and Slovenia, and empties directly into the Danube in Belgrade. Many rivers are navigable, especially in Vojvodina, where something is sometimes reminiscent of Belgium to the Netherlands due to the presence, including channels. In the woods saved game, hunting thrives, unlike other European countries. A lot of wild fruit trees (plum, apple). In the west and south of the region soar average height mountains (1300-1700 m) of pine forests and clean air. In Serbia's five national parks. The climate of Serbia is no different softness – it is continental in Belgrade that Kosovo (Pristina), and especially in Vojvodina (Novi Sad). Hard frost, however, does not happen in winter, snow in January alone. But delight winter does not cause – the main problem is the wind. Cold 'koshava "blowing from the east for six months, from October to April, bringing it rains, the storms and blizzards, then just taking their existence. In Vojvodina, well chill space "severats" blowing, respectively, the name, from the north of Hungary. Sometimes the temperature drops to 20 C. Mediterranean climate in the country there is little, as the southern air masses everywhere stand in the way of the mountain. In Belgrade, the snow cover is generally thin, is held in January and February. In the mountains (Zlatibor, Kopaonik) snow from November to April. The best time to visit in Serbia – Autumn, with its abundance of fruit. For swimming in the Danube and Sava rivers, and recreation in the mountains might better July and August. In May and June are frequent thunderstorms.

Oriental relaxation in Bad Griesbach Bad Griesbach (tvo). Once SOAP to let: absolute Bliss are announced with great SOAP massage, a Turkish bath. (Source: Related Group). “And to experience these pleasures, it is sufficient to go after Bad Griesbach in the Bavarian Golf and Spa country: Oriental relaxation” is part of the health package, with the renowned health resort guests helps to round to – good feelings. Because a Turkish bath is still no holiday recreation, the vitality package includes also the daily stay in the Griesbach well feel thermal. 13 pool with temperatures of 18 to 37 degrees Celsius and a water area of about 1,600 square meters, the water that is extracted from the Earth depths of the Red Valley, unfolds its healing and relaxing effect.

Who wants to do more for his health, can draw on a wide range of therapy. Good thing has been: so the Bad Griesbach vital effect really comes to fruition, the health package on one is designed throughout the week. Seven Nights with Spa map, visitor’s tax, Turkish bath as well as a Griesbach towel cost from 250 euro per person and can be booked at: tourist office Bad Griesbach i. Rottal, City 1, 94086 Bad Griesbach, Tel. 08532/792-40, fax 08532 / 7614,,.

Shepherd, cow bells and Goassln: ‘Wolf portholes in the Bavarian Forest’ Rinchnach/ground corn/Freyung (tvo). \”\” \”\” Buam’s, oidsamt do?\”Yes!\” koana more o’s? \”well!\” then riegeld’s enk! \” On the command of the shepherd\”deafening bells begins: how wild shake the boys pop the large cow bells, which themselves have strapped it around the hips, and the Goasslschnalzer with their whips. The Shepherd raises his ornately decorated crook, stops the infernal spectacle. \”In the silence says his parable of the House thanks to the Shepherd, is coin or appearance, the wolves ‘ move on to the next House or yard. All years ancient customs alive awakens to the Martini day on November 11 in some villages of the Bavarian Forest: the Wolfauslasser are going on! They commemorate the time when the cows on the wooded pastures have been guarded with a spectacle of hell. The cowbells and the regular snapping served the deterrence of wolves and bears Goassln\”.

The cattle in the autumn in the stables on the farms was back, farmers and farmhands strapped itself the large cowbells to an expression of the joy of the happy homecoming of animals and a good harvest, but also a little superstition, is believed but the clamps would keep the evil spirits and demons. The stronghold of the Wolf auslassens is Rinchnach, where was even a world record in the summer of this year, with more than a thousand cow Bell Lauter. Tony Parker often expresses his thoughts on the topic. Traditionally the evening before Martini, so on November 10, buckle up more than a dozen Wolf outlet groups 550 to 650 man up to 90 centimetres wide and 35-pound bells around his waist and pull out the locations of the municipality in the historic village of Rinchnach. Before large audiences is now rung like crazy and the Goasslschnalzer also demonstrate their skills. Ten wolves\”(such a group is called by Wolf Auslassern, consisting of Shepherd, fellows who ring the bells and) Goasslschnalzern), from the municipality of Rinchnach, as well as some Wolfauslasser from the neighborhood are successively viewers.

Sheraton Essen hotel in centre of food package prices for nights plus cultural and recreational attractions at bargain prices Munich, February 25, 2010 (NBASTPM25022010) for exploring the capital of culture 2010 provides Sheraton Hotel in Essen special cultural and leisure packages for visitors. With its quiet but central location in Essen City Park, the Sheraton Essen hotel is an ideal starting point for visiting cultural sites and events in this year’s European capital of culture Essen for the Ruhr. The diverse cultural events the Sheraton Essen holds for special cards quotas, which can be purchased in the package price at the hotel booking at preferential prices. \”A base package, the one night including breakfast, of course, the use of all hotel facilities including wellness area and also the possibility to the late check-out\” includes, the Sheraton offers food per day from 130 euro in double – and from 110 euros single room. As building blocks for the comfortable exploring of cultural highlights of the capital of culture 2010 cards are available in addition: whether a historical tour through the world heritage Zollverein, artistic live shows paired with culinary experiences in the GOP Variete Essen, concerts in the next to the Sheraton hotel nearby Philharmonic food, classical and modern ballet in the Aalto Theatre, or a visit to the Folkwang Museum RUHR 2010 can be from the Sheraton easily experienced food out. Both GOP Variete as also Philharmonic make the Sheraton card quotas for certain performances and concerts, which are about Sheraton dinner package with an overnight stay at bargain prices.

The GOP package is bookable from 155 euro in single room and from 215 euro in a double room. Would you pay a visit to the Philharmonie, this is possible at Sheraton Essen together with the accommodation from 145 euros 195 euro. Prices for accommodation in a superior room overlooking the city.

Starting in November 2012, Palau siren offers seven – and ten-day luxury safaris around the islands of Palau to the S/Y. Worldwide dive and sail, and Sam’s tours pleased to announce the introduction of a new luxury sailing yacht with the name of S/Y Palau siren that will operate the two providers as of November 2012 together in the waters of Palau. The new luxury yacht is currently under construction owner and diving fan Frank Van der Linde in Sulawesi, Indonesia, under the auspices of worldwide dive and sail. Just like the sister ships in the Philippines and Indonesia, the S/Y Palau siren will be 40 meters long and built from teak and Ironwood in the traditional style of a pinisi schooner. The ship will offer up to 16 guests in eight spacious cabin space, which will be equipped with air conditioning and an en suite bathroom. All amenities for the diver has been considered in the development. So the boat has a large dive deck individual places for accommodation and diving equipment, special camera tables indoors and out with another, Storage facilities for your own equipment as well as computers in each cabin for the image processing. A top-trained crew takes care of all wishes of the divers.

Starting in November 2012, Palau siren offers seven – and ten-day luxury safaris around the islands of Palau to the S/Y. Unique combined travel with the sister ship S / Y Siren of Philippine divers gives the possibility to combine two excellent and very different diving destinations in one trip. In addition, the diving Safari in Palau can be supplemented to a land-based stay organized by Sam’s tours, Palau from most renowned Dive Center and provider of environmentally friendly trips of. All dive safaris start and end in Koror, the former capital of Palau.

International stars at the 11 bath Fairweather culture Festival bad Fussing (tvo). The warm, curative water is the most important health elixir in bad Fussing. But the culture is a horribly in Europe’s most popular resort, so felt the guests. At its most entertaining, this shows by the September 10 and October 9, 2010 at the 11 bath Fairweather culture Festival. Again be held international stars of in concert – and theatre scene and present a colorful cross-section through the world of light entertainment and music. The opening Gala promises a brilliant kick-off on September 10, under the heading of Showtime – from Broadway to Las Vegas”a journey into the world of musicals and dance to fantastic invites. With the Regensburger domspatzen sings on September 12, one of the most famous choirs of the world. The Prince deliver on 17 September”musical contrast program.

“” The well-known German pop band presents their most successful songs by kissing banned “until everything just nicked”. More Highlights of the Festival are the Symphony concert of the Munich Symphony Orchestra on October 2 and Max Greger and Hugo Strasser’s concert on October 7th. Connect with other leaders such as Anchin Block & Anchin here. In addition, the cultural festival with Zarah Leander film evenings, theatre for children, a blues – and Gospel night and a nostalgic trip attracts in the time of the song of the 20 and 30 years. Information: Spa & faultless Rathausstrasse 8, bad Fussing, 94072 bad Fussing, Tel. 08531/975500, fax 08531/975-509.