Rail enthusiasts may wish to make time in their schedules to see the Strawberry Train during their stay at Madrid hotels. It travels between central Madrid and Aranjuez, with the old-fashioned steam train carrying tourists and residents between the two destinations. The vehicle is a replica of the first Spanish steam-powered engine and the journey recreates the commercial trips taken by 19th century travellers. For EUR26 (GBP21.70) - or EUR18 for children - individuals can take a ride on the Strawberry Train, get a free transfer to the monument area in Aranjuez ...

An exhibition of photographs by deceased artist Francesca Woodman is available to view in Milan, with several of the images being shown exclusively at the venue. Running until October 24th 2010, this stunning collection of photos shows what a huge talent she was, before she took her own life at the age of 22 by throwing herself out of a Manhattan flat in 1981. She is almost always the subject of her pictures, with the organisers of the exhibition highlighting how this trend has continued with many modern artists. There are 116 images on display at the Pallazzo ...

One of the biggest events on the Middle Eastern watersports calendar, the Dubai Traditional Dhow Sailing Race, will be contested off the coast of the emirate next month. Set to take place on September 25th 2010, the occasion is one of the rounds of the current dhow racing season, in which crews made up of teenagers do battle in their 22ft long vessels. Boats of this nature were introduced by the Dubai International Marine Club (DIMC) - which organises the race - around a decade ago, with the intention of using them to train youngsters to take up the sport of sailing. This ...

Kuala Lumpur will be the venue for the Lantern Festival, a truly illuminating experience which will be remembered by visitors of all ages. The event takes place every year on the 15th day in the eighth month of the Chinese Lunar calendar, which means that the 2010 spectacle will be held on September 18th. Known throughout other parts of the world as the Mid-Autumn Festival, the occasion is marked by a procession of lanterns through the streets of the Malaysian capital, which is sure to be enjoyed by tourists staying in Kuala Lumpur hotels. The date is significant ...

Travellers keen to stretch their legs during their stay at hotels in Paris could take part in the Paris Versailles Walk on September 26th. This event has been running for more than 30 years and sees participants traverse the stunning streets of the French capital while onlookers cheer them to the finish line. It could be an ideal way for tourists to see the sights of Paris while on the move, since the challenge begins on the steps of the Eiffel Tower and ends at the Chateau de Versailles. Anyone who has not prepared their bodies for a 16km run - or jog, depending ...

Stargazers staying at a hotel in London later this summer should head to the Royal Observatory Greenwich to see the Astronomy Photographer of the Year exhibition. This stunning display of some of the best images captured this year can be visited from September 10th 2010 until January 9th 2011, with entry costing nothing. There are several categories that entrants can win an award in, such as earth and space, deep space, our solar system, best newcomer and young astronomy photographer of the year. Visitors will be able to see the winners in each of these sections, ...

Award-winning caterer Herban Feast's (www.herbanfeast.com) new "Pig Roast Party" transforms summer festivities with a unique catering option that draws on an incredibly popular restaurant concept. Providing a dynamic centerpiece, festive theme and delicious eats, the Herban Feast Pig Roast is perfect for a variety of events, including company picnics, engagement celebrations, wedding receptions, and outdoor gatherings. The concept of Dalis Chea (Executive chef at Herban Feast and Fresh Bistro) Herban Feast's Pig Roast is available in four culturally-themed selections ...

Zafesoft Inc. (Zafesoft) today announced the start of it European sales and services operations enabled by a close partnership with Switzerland-based SYNTSYS. The new organization will cover Europe with dedicated sales and engineering people. "It's the information that is valuable. There is huge unmet need to secure editable content in European organizations. Organizations have contract workers, offshore users, and internal people with access to sensitive information, which must be tracked and protected. Zafesoft provides this," said Chretien Minke, Head of European ...

On Sunday, September 12, 2010at 2:00 pm, Clarke will open its cavernous new facility with its Eighth Fine Art Auction, featuring fresh-to-market and exceptional 19th and 20th Century paintings and sculpture. Clarke's latest Fine Art Auction will again offer estate-consigned, unusual, and exceptional works from artists such as Andy Warhol; a collection of African-American works from Romare Bearden, Bob Thompson, and others; an orientalist oil by Edwin Lord Weeks, oils by Anton Hung and other Balinese artists, a Warhol collection, WPA-era American paintings, and the ...

Ever wonder how many people are not satisfied with their smiles? Many people are indeed not satisfied with their smiles for many reasons. The main reason is that a lot of people wish they had straighter teeth. There is no need to continue feeling this way when there are services of an orthodontist available. A person may be interested in these services for not only cosmetic reasons but as well as health reasons. Patients from New Jersey and New York have trusted in Dr. Aminyar's orthodontic field for many years. Dr. Aminyar says: "There is no need for someone to be unhappy ...

This year marks the 20th anniversary celebrating AGVSPORT's sponsorship of the California Superbike School. Keith Code, founder of the number one bike school, has taught over 100,000 racers including 15 superbike champions who have taken AGVSPORT leathers to the podium. To add on to their historic year AGVSPORT has reached a long term and exclusive licensing agreement with their official U.S. distributor Motonation, a San Diego based company offering products from American and Italian designers. Motonation now has coverage from head-to-toe of the highest quality motorcycle ...

Athena Security, the makers of Athena FirePAC, a comprehensive enterprise firewall audit and operations tool, today announced availability of the Configuration Debugger, the first and only software solution that network engineers can use for offline troubleshooting of service availability issues on Cisco, Check Point and Netscreen firewalls. Rather than using actual packets, Athena analyzes how "virtual packets" (which could be also be based on service and address ranges) would traverse all of the ACL, NAT and route rules that match the search criteria. With this information, ...

Dr. Franco and New Heart Foundation's licensee, Cord Blood Registry, recently posted encouraging results using a patient's cord blood stem cells to treat her after a drowning accident left her with moderate to severe brain damage. Two year old Sparrow Morris drowned in her family's pool and as a result lost oxygen for approximately 45 minutes and suffered two cardiac arrests. She was not expected to live. She did survive the drowning, but was but left with significant brain damage She was a beautiful two year old who only functioned at the level of a 3 month old ...

Stretch For Health, founded by Susan "Anasuya" Raglin, has expanded the current DVD distribution model from only online sales to "brick and mortar" retail partners as well. As with traditional retail models the DVD products offered by Stretch For Health can be purchased at wholesale prices but a consignment structure has been added as well. The decision to include a consignment structure was made after a pilot program garnered healthy in store sales for the retail partner. "We are happy to announce the ability to provide both wholesale and consignment models to offline ...

Suddenly, the debt settlement industry has been forced to shift their focus dramatically to better provide financial services to struggling Americans. The Federal Trade Commission's regulation of the debt settlement industry has created an opportunity to help small business owners and solve the growing problem of financial hardships for the average American. The new FTC ruling prevents debt companies from charging any upfront fees before they have reduced a client's unsecured debt. Many of these small businesses cannot afford to service a consumer without immediate ...

As international shoppers propel e-commerce into its next era of strong growth, leading U.S. consumer brands are embracing customer-centric solutions that enhance the global online shopping experience. FranklinCovey, #255 of Internet Retailer's top 500 e-commerce brands, announced last week the appointment of Provo, UT-based Access Technology Solutions as its international e-commerce platform and logistics provider. Access' turn-key, international sell-and-ship solution enables top U.S. brands to capture and fulfill international e-commerce orders to over 90 markets. ...

The popularity of the European Championships of the Single Table Tournaments has prompted its re-introduction on the land-based poker tournament circuit. Thus, Microgaming Poker Network-powered online poker site www.CrazyPoker.net is offering seasoned poker players from all over the world the opportunity to flaunt their wares and play their way online to qualify for the prestigious ECOSTT event in the Mediterranean island of Gibraltar this year. The main event will be hosted by the lavish Gala Casino from 18 to 21 November 2010. CrazyPoker.net has launched daily as well ...

Netflights.com has teamed up with British Airways and Atlantis, The Palm in Dubai to bring customers some exclusive last minute bargains this September in an exclusive Dubai sale which ends on Saturday September 4th. Flights to Dubai from London are available at a huge discount as part of the Dubai sale and Manchester flights to Dubai are also included starting from incredibly low prices. The standout offer amongst the Dubai holidays available is a three night break to the luxurious Atlantis, The Palm resort available from just GBP599 per person including flights, ...

Art enthusiasts booked into one of the many fine hotels Paris has to offer could find they learn more about the artistic process at the Revelations exhibition. It is free to view this intriguing display, which is running from September 18th to October 17th 2010 at the Petit Palais in the French capital. Revelations involves a collection of 40 digital videos that each cover a different masterpiece by some of the most famous painters in history. "The greatest masters such as Veronese, Rembrandt, David, Delacroix, Courbet and Van Gogh are gathered here in a pantheon ...

Keen historians may wish to visit London's Royal Air Force (RAF) Museum later this summer, as the Battle of Britain Weekend looks set to incorporate a packed programme of events into just two days. Hotel London guests may have the chance to see a 'memorial flypast' by authentic Spitfire and Hurricane aircraft, although this will depend on the unpredictable British weather at the time. Running on September 11th and 12th, the occasion will also see performances by the Barnet Band and the RAF President's Band in the Bomber Hall. For the more intellectually curious, ...

A peculiar event is all set to take place in Paris in September, with thousands of dance music enthusiasts gathering to enjoy the Techno Parade. Starting at 12:00 local time on Saturday September 25th, the occasion sees about 20 floats travelling along the streets of the French capital, with around 150 DJs blaring music out of huge sound systems to the delight of willing attendees. Visitors hoping to be a part of this exciting and energetic festival will find the march snaking its way along Denfert Rochereau, St Michel Boulevard, Boulevard Saint Germain and ending ...

Anyone looking to get their teeth into some authentic Italian culture while staying in Naples hotels should stay in the city during the Feast of San Gennaro. The event, which takes place on September 19th every year, is a celebration of the 'blood miracle' of San Gennaro. Tourists in town for the day will see a hive of activity around Naples Cathedral, with plenty of market stalls selling sweets and kitsch curiosities, according to Porta Napoli. The online resource revealed that a procession of holy statues marches through the streets, as well as a centuries-old ...

A spiritual festival with a difference - Tumpek Wayang - will take place on the doorsteps of Seminyak hotels at the start of next month. The occasion, which is one of many religious celebrations which are held on the paradise island of Bali every single month, is a day on which local artists - and particularly puppeteers - are celebrated. Tumpek Wayang occurs at different times each year, with the 2010 festivities set to go ahead on September 4th 2010. Tourists who are lucky enough to visit Bali at the time of the event will see local Hindus gather around shrines ...

Dr Pepper Snapple Group's new manufacturing and distribution facility in the City of Victorville is now operational. Located at the Southern California Logistics Airport (SCLA), the 850,000 square-foot beverage manufacturing and distribution hub is the largest construction/manufacturing project completed in San Bernardino County, the largest county in California and one of the largest in the country. The facility is bringing more than 200 new jobs to the region. "The opening of this landmark facility is a testament to the pro-business climate we have worked to create ...

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