57th Festival European weeks Passau on the border region of Passau (tvo). Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy would have been 200 years old this year. Georg Friedrich Handel died 250 years ago, Joseph Haydn 200 years ago, Richard Strauss 60 years ago and Alfred Kubin 50 years ago. The Federal Republic commits its 60th anniversary, 20 years, it’s been that the wall fell: 2009 is a year with many fixed and holidays ceremonies messages. The European weeks Passau honor carry the with their theme, credit is due”invoice. In his 57th year, the internationally significant Festival from 12 June to 19 July presented a multifaceted program that covers numerous artistic fields from music to literature.

The European weeks are exceptional by their geographical and political dimension. Artists from the so-called Eastern bloc occurred as early as times of divided Europe. The Festival takes place between countries since the fall of the iron curtain. Locations are the most beautiful churches, monasteries, castles, Courtyards and other romantic places in Czech Republic, Bavaria and Upper Austria. The Festival now were due to its importance as a promoter of creative and innovative abilities”and of intercultural dialogue as Ambassador” at the Conference of the Association europeenne of des Festivals, 106 outstanding festivals are United by European Commissioner Jan Figel with the FestLabPass”award.

Patron of 57th European weeks is the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic and EU President, Karl Furst zu Schwarzenberg. The Bavarian, Dr. Wolfgang Heubisch Minister of Science takes over the ceremonial opening on June 12 in the Passau Town Hall. In addition to numerous classical concerts are”a series of lectures on the subject of Germany and which turn, theatrical performances, (musical) readings, film screenings, guided nature walks and a journey to Linz, the European capital of culture 2009, part of the program. Specially the young art lovers a Haydn fun contact”, a Children’s concert of Munich Philharmonic Orchestra, children’s musicals and the 1st baby concert in Passau. Outstanding events are the dream day in Bohemia”with enjoyment of the landscape and various concerts in historically significant churches and castles or the picnic concert” in Thyrnau. From the classic frame fall an Open-Air concert for the 100th anniversary of Benny Goodman at the Deggendorf University of applied sciences or the Scottish folk songs”by Joseph Haydn in Vilshofen. Information and tickets: Festspiele European weeks e.V., Dr.-Hans-Kapfinger-Strasse 20, 94032 Passau, Tel.

Everything there is to know about the check-in the world of flying is exciting and versatile. Know also the website fluege.de and weekly flights ABC presents the most interesting and bizarre news and topics from the flight business. This time it’s about the letter C such as check-in. Check-in is nothing more than a clearance procedure before you step on his air travel. Here I get not only his airfield and the boarding pass, but are also the luggage. If you are unsure how to proceed, check out Molly Adams. The six-digit IATA code on the boarding pass is important, if a piece of luggage is lost and needs to be identified. One who already has his documents to check-in and saves time and effort is well advised.

This involves not only travel documents, for example, the flight reservation, but also the identification for flights within the EU and the passport or the visa for flights outside the EU. Most famous is the classic check-in at the counter of the airline. Doyle’s has much experience in this field. This one should be on domestic flights at least 90 minutes prior to departure at Switch arrive. For medium – and long-haul flights, it is to include meaningful full 120 minutes. However, the variant of the check-in desk is not the only one. For now, most airlines offer check-in also the eve.

The advantages are obvious: the next day you can go without long wait with the boarding pass directly to the respective flight. At the online check-in, it is even possible to reserve his seat 23 hours prior to the date of departure from your own computer and print the online boarding pass. A similar strategy is pursued at the mobile check-in. It obtained an electronic mobile ticket. This is held at the checkpoints on a radio chip to read the data. More information: news.fluege.de/…/ Welcome-to – Board…

Self-awareness in a fixed group at the Ammersee in the vicinity of Munich meets a group of a different kind recently. The sense of the common journey is discovering the (re) country, the stranger within us not getting to know foreign countries and customs, but the SelbstErforschng. Under the travel direction of Volker Hepp and Karin Intveen, very experienced the group in dealing with the Customs and traditions of this new country, meets both four times in the year to walk together on SelbstErforschung and to grow the common adventures. Together and with each other. The participants determine their destination, because no one knows a man himself as well as he.

But one thing is certain: it will go to topics like personal location, goals and values, equity and perception, health and also work-life-balance. And there will be systems constellations, small and large, as well as small groups and individual work as well as rituals and exercises. How many years these common travel wants and will, is open, because no one can for a others decide when the personal goal has been achieved. Two years as one, probably three, maybe more. For some the search will be used to end, for others the time not of concern will be, as long as they feel their way under their feet. But when it’s over, it’s over. And we all know it then.

And crop up In the luggage the participants to enter only the courage of unknown land need curiosity to themselves – because without curiosity and appetite for new, no trip makes sense really – to travel a healthy sense of humor, if you end up not there, where you actually wanted to land and the willingness in the group. And you are invited to this trip to yourself: explore the protected area in which personal growth, development and healing will be for a clearly defined period of time is possible. Protected, because the goal is closed, a travel group, which together on the journey of SelbstErforschung for the period of one year initially. In the first common year the group is located in the growth and development and is still open, which means that you have the chance to get started at any of the weekends. Accompanied and protected by experienced tour guides so that trust and intimacy can grow. When each of us give it to experiences that leave their mark. Deep, lasting impressions life determine and change – over the period of the actually experienced also. For our own experience was its own participation in a continuous SelbstErforschungsgruppe. How valuable was this assistance over a longer period of time and how far the journey actually went, realize only us in the aftertaste. And thus was born the vision to implement an own SelbstErforschungsgruppe here am Ammersee, so Karin Intveen about the idea. The venue is the castle of Seefeld in the beautiful 5-lakes in the vicinity of Munich. And if you want to learn more about the Guide and their work more: or under Ammersee-sys Volker Hepp Walchstadter Street 19 82266 Inning am Ammersee Tel.

Baby and child farms ‘Speciality’ Eastern Bavarian Regensburg (tvo). Rebecca Wei contains valuable tech resources. The baby and child farms in Eastern Bavaria committed quite a busy holiday with plenty of exercise and fresh air. “Ten years ago, about 80 farms in the Bavarian Forest, upper Palatine forest, Bavarian Jura and in the Bavarian Golf and Spa country have teamed up and holiday should be fun the idea for big and small” in the focus of their activities. Against this background, settled the hosts come up with many exciting activities, families set up their farms and culinary everything used to make really tasty life on the land their guests. Santie Botha may not feel the same. The East Bavarian baby and holiday farms of not only of healthy nutrition, but above all the movement dedicated to the year 2010. Because is not only plenty of room to frolic and romp on the farms, they are also ideal locations for discoveries and adventures of all kinds.

Here the little ones can still climbing over garden fences, balance on tree trunks or stilts walking exercise. Jump over meadows or wading barefoot in the Creek: nature is a playground, where it moves quite automatically much. You will find what young families in and around the East Bavarian baby – and child farms can take on the newly redesigned website. Here you can get a good overview of your environment or also special theme offers.

Whether in the sunny garden, in a traditional Tyrolean guesthouse or exquisite gourmet restaurant: fine dining and enjoyment are capitalized in the Hall-Wattens region. The harvest begins already mid-April in the region benefiting from the climate in the heart of Tyrol: as of now, the local farmers harvest the first crisp radishes. Later, salad in all variations, as well as the 60 (!) more vegetables cause then. More exotic delicacies, which you would not expect in the otherwise harsh Alpine climate thrive on the sunny side”of the Inn Valley: artichokes, Arugula or melons are on the vegetable fields in Thaur long no rarity more. Farmer’s market: Insider tip for connoisseurs for over two decades is the Haller farmer’s market on the upper town square the first address and weekly meeting point for locals and guests.

Here, connoisseurs can taste regional products from family farms at fair prices and rise. In addition to fresh fruit and vegetables include homemade bread, jam and Honey, but also many fish, meat, bacon and cold meats. But the smaller markets in the towns in the region have regularly culinary delights and all sorts of good from in-house production. Elegant fruit & more in the distilleries of the Hall-Wattens region it comes forth hot: here the regional fruits, but also certain vegetables and even pine cones is processed into high-quality spirits. Burning fires, liquor and liqueurs has always been to the culinary heritage in the region. 20 To the partly private distilleries, including some with world fame there: so may lack the exquisite fires of the company Rochelt from Fritzens in any restaurant. Traditional varieties like apricot brandy and fruit schnapps about fruity Berry subtleties such as raspberry fire and Johannisbeerlikor on more exotic varieties such as the coffee and melon brand: The rich liquid delights complete not only perfectly good food, but are also ideal as a genuine Tyrolean holiday gifts.

With wellness in the spring that awaken spirits “to make a Lenz”, that does not necessarily add up to the spring fatigue. The time of the first rays of the Sun is ideal, to regenerate, to strengthen for the year and to treat themselves to something: a spring cheer of a special kind for all fans. Spring is the time of the renewal, growth and the new zest for life. So ideal, not only of the nature in the springtime awakening still to watch, but to treat themselves to something refreshing. Appartments are for the spring as created: even before the heat of summer, many wellness hotels offer spring for their guests. You can help to strip away the last of the winter completely, regain new strength and with all your senses so good it is to let go of. Way the also provides for a cheer in the travel Fund, because in the spring there are many packages with distinct at the wellness hotels in Germany, Austria and South Tyrol Added value.

Purify with Ayurvedic, new discover guided hiking tours or relaxed and feel beautiful by cosmetic treatments – the selection is huge. How about, for example with “Maritime beauty” on the Baltic Sea, exotic species to sauna or a special offer for men to gather new strength for the everyday requirements? It is so easy to balance the mind and awaken the readiness to reach new shores. A comfortable search according to the place of wellness at for deals /… a wide range of European Spa Hotel. They offer a variety of current offerings, which tailored to the individual needs of the travel, the experience of spring are relaxed again so let. And who knows, perhaps not only the trees to move the Spa in spring thanks to new energy effusive. Press contact: Frank Optendrenk OC projects, Optendrenk & Calinski GmbH Grefrather road 25 41564 Kaarst Phone: 02131 4038940 email: info at wellness-regionen.de Internet:

The Val D’ultimo emerges as an insider tip for families more and more families seek in their holiday one thing above all: a high recreational value. Of the Ultental South Tyrol has lot to offer. Hardly a holiday region still boasts such original, intact nature and love to his own roots as the Valley between the Stelvio National Park and Lana. The families are the hosts in the Val D’ultimo at heart. “Under the motto farm with a heart”, for example, some peasant families teamed up to bring the traditional life on the farm and the beauties of the Valley guests. Families enjoy the regional products at the Court and can work even in the stable or on the lawn. The holiday homes are ideal for families and actively support them in their sporting activities.

The Wanderer’s best friend is the bear eight selected hiking bear farms in the hiking world Val D’ultimo take care especially the needs of the small and large mountain shoe makers. Discover the walking bear it one of the most pristine areas in South Tyrol from its most beautiful and interesting site, such as a hike to the PILS farms. There, they eye-witnesses, such as the farmers to cultivate still the extremely steep mountain meadows by hand. On the countless Alpine pastures, there are delicious bolstering and numerous Alpine pasture festivals, the hard”refresh tired feet in crystal clear mountain lakes, and more. In addition, there are equestrian and swimmer in the Val D’ultimo fully at their own expense. At the weekly leisure program, the speciality weeks or even the night farmer’s market holiday fun is catered for any amount. Tip for all accompanied by dogs: dogs ride the Schwemmalm car free. Whether easy hiking tours or day trips: the alluvial Almbahn brings all within easy and environmentally friendly of Pracupola on the Schwemmalm, ideal for experienced and less experienced hikers.

Exotic newcomer: French Guiana of Sunny Cars rental car brokers has recorded with an in this country more unknown destination in its global range. One week car hire is available from 320 euro per week. MU? nchen, June 20, 2011 (w & p) French Guiana lies between Surinam and Brazil and the geographic extent of Austria has approximately. As su? damerikanische overseas region of France maintained the country from Paris and is stuffwhen? ber, a fully-fledged member of the European Union. Travellers from Germany formally not even leave the EU and can even officially pay with euro locally.

As a starting point fu? r, the journey through this exotic country is suitable at best the capital Cayenne. There is also the car rental station that can take advantage of customers by Sunny Cars immediately. French Guiana is known above all fu? r its spaceport in Kourou. It is operated by ESA in cooperation with the French space agency and serves, for example, the carriage of Ariane launch vehicles into space. Due to its proximity to the Equator need significantly less fuel than in Europe, to a payload on the gewu? to carry desired height. But also landscape the country has much to offer and stands out next to his Ku? ste in the Atlantic by his tropical mountain country out. There visitors can only so many endemic there occurring – discover plant species.

French Guiana is suitable especially fu? r search travellers, the exoticism of pure far away from well-known travel paths. Who would like to explore this extraordinary country, a week car in the smallest category, for example, a Renault Twingo is at Sunny Cars zweitu? rig and secure with air-conditioning, 320 euros per week. Included prices of the rental broker all major services are included, including all insurance, unlimited mileage, local taxes and Flughafengebu? hren. Car hire offers from sunny cars in the Reisebu are bookable? ro, on the website or call 089-82 99 33 900. About Sunny Cars: The inhabergefu? led company of Sunny Cars 2011 celebrates its 20th anniversary and car rental at more than 5,000 resorts worldwide in u? ber 90 countries. While the broker cooperates exclusively with partners that meet its high standards of quality and service. Holiday cars of sunny cars are fu? r ungetru? bte holiday mood without surcharges: the most important services are included in the rental price. For more press information: Thorsten Lehmann / Nicole Mu? hlfelder Marion Krimmer / Katrin Edwards Niederhammer of Sunny Cars GmbH Wilde & partners Public Relations phone + 49 (0) 89 82 99 33 80 Tel. + 49 (0) 89 17 91 90 0 sunnycars WildeundPartner

Just in time to the formula 1 final in Abu Dhabi open seven hotels on the island of adventure on one of the largest natural islands off the coast of Abu Dhabi’s Yas Iceland, are its doors open on time for the first formula 1TM Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand on 1 November seven new hotels Prix. Together with the inauguration of the new track is one the most important stages in the development of the Emirate to an international tourism destination. The 5 star hotel the Yas hotel by Aldar Properties is at the heart of the Yas Marina circuit. Part of the journey will lead directly through the hotel, which is half on land and half of the Marina. On the shores of Yas Iceland Bay, along the links championship golf courses and only five minutes from the racetrack, welcomes its guests to the Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi. The Rezidor Park Inn – Yas Iceland represents the Brussels-based hotel group Rezidor’s Park and the Radisson Blu – Yas Iceland the Adventure Island gets another luxury hotel. Already in September 2009, the Rotana hotel chain opened two Houses on Yas Iceland: the 4-star deluxe hotel Yas Iceland Rotana and the Centro Yas Iceland. The latter will be by Rotana Hotels the first of the modern, stylish and affordable business hotel brand, Centro.

The Staybridge Suites Abu Dhabi is suitable for a longer stay in Abu Dhabi and for guests who are looking for an alternative to the conventional hotel. Yas Iceland covers an area of 2,500 hectares and has a 32-kilometre stretch of coastline. Up to the last opening stage 2018 about two-thirds are developed and built. ALDAR Properties PJSC, an investment and management company for real estate, headquartered in Abu Dhabi has the project responsibility. For more information see.

Business trips require some prior information to Asia to pass customs, as well as at the airport without problems. It is worth quite early to book the scheduled business trip and thus ensuring to obtain that one also obtains the desired place on the plane. The entry and customs regulations are especially important for a trip to Asia. Articles that may not be imported into the country or require a special registration, should be obtained prior to the booking directly at the Customs and stays at the entry is thus avoided. To read more click here: Citibank. Documents & permits for entry into Asia < is also to ensure validity and integrity of the documents. Entry is possible only under certain conditions to Asia, which may be authorised by the traveler even when a business trip not disregard. Should be presented new products at the business travel and the Asian market closer, product samples are allowed only after approval and acknowledgement at the customs in the country be introduced.

There are but also goods, whose imported is strictly prohibited and that a specimen may not be taken to Asia. To avoid this situation, it is advisable to pay attention directly to the import regulations and to have forbidden goods not in the luggage. Are all requirements met and booked the flight, a successful business trip to Asia nothing stands in the way. It is advisable to plan, that jet lag does not affect the entrepreneurial meetings and remains the traveller arriving a little time to recover the travel. The long flight consumes the body tremendously and it is not to be expected that the business traveler is fit and can make targeted decisions immediately after his arrival in Asia.

A concrete itinerary in advance eliminates problems and leads to successful deals in Asia. Health care all precautionary examinations and vaccinations are important as in a normal trip. In Asia, the spread of intestinal diseases is very high. Rampant in eastern regions frequently the hepatitis B virus, which can be easily ingested with the food. The travel Advisor provides all this information; regardless of the destination, business so always supplied with the necessary know-how and necessary papers organized. For business travel, you get examples see.