A tale of adventure on the high seas is coming up for people visiting the National Maritime Museum in Falmouth next month. Holidaymakers staying in one of the luxury hotels Cornwall has to offer may want to make a note of Wednesday November 24th - the date Penzance man Phil Pring is due to give his talk Rowing the Atlantic. Taking place at 18:30 GMT in the museum's lecture theatre, the event will see Pring tell the story of how he built his own boat to take part in the 2009 Atlantic Rowing Race. Alongside fellow rower Ben 'Skippy' Cummings, he completed 2,999 miles ...

Art enthusiasts booked into the cheap hotels Barcelona has available could enjoy a fascinating exhibition called Through Labyrinths while they are visiting the Catalan city. The display represents a comprehensive look at how labyrinths have been portrayed in various mediums throughout history. Visitors will find out more about how our fascination with such structures reveals more about the human condition and learn about the different types of mazes that exist. The exhibition is running at the Centre de Cultura Contemporania de Barcelona (CCCB) until January 9th ...

The Paris Gay and Lesbian Film Festival is coming up this autumn and will offer travellers the chance to see some fascinating movies. Described by What's on When as one of the best cinema events of its kind, the occasion will run from November 12th to 21st and see a variety of screenings take place at the Forum des Images in the French capital. Guests at Paris hotels will also be able to take part in debates and see films that have won accolades in other international festivals, according to the travel listing site. It will be the 16th edition of the event and ...

People looking for a good laugh while staying in Bournemouth hotels may be interested in Barrel of Fun, the new show from Al Murray the Pub Landlord. The comic creation, famous for his bar-room banter and stereotypical dislike of anything he deems "un-British", is due to arrive on the south coast on Sunday November 21st. Barrel of Fun is Murray's latest stand-up tour, which began in Cardiff earlier this month and will visit venues around the UK throughout November. The Bournemouth date is due to take place at the BIC Windsor Hall, with tickets priced at GBP25. Al ...

Molly Brown London's collection of Alphabet Initial Necklaces is the perfect gift for girls this Christmas. Initial jewellery is a lovely gesture as it is so incredibly personal and at the same time allows the recipient of the gift to make a unique statement with a unique piece of jewellery. Initial jewellery has seen a recent resurgence within fashion trends, largely due to many celebrities wearing pieces of initial jewellery. Molly Brown London, a leading jewellery brand, has some gorgeous solid silver initial necklaces amongst its necklace collection and expects initial ...

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Fans of Gorillaz can see the band play their only German date of next month's European tour in Berlin. Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett's colourful crew of animated musicians are due on stage for a rescheduled concert at the city's Velodrom on Sunday November 21st. With support provided by Swedish electronic act Little Dragon and US hip-hop legends De La Soul, the event looks set to attract music lovers from all over Germany. People arriving at Berlin hotels for the occasion can look forward to hearing a selection of tracks from the group's third album Plastic Beach, ...

German cities are famous for their Christmas markets and Dusseldorf is no exception, with traditional stalls springing up as the festive season approaches. The Dusseldorf Christmas Market is due to begin on Thursday November 18th this year, with yuletide shopping and special events spread across six separate locations in the old town. Running until December 23rd, the event should provide the perfect experience for Dusseldorf hotel guests looking to soak up the city's festive atmosphere during their stay. The Marktplatz in front of the town hall is traditionally ...

Russell Brooks kicks off the release of his debut action/thriller, Pandora's Succession, with a virtual book tour from October 24 to November 14, 2010. Free ebooks and other prizes. Get free ebooks and enter at the online "STOP THE SUCCESSION" Virtual Book Tour, which runs from October 24 to November 14, 2010 and celebrates the launch of Pandora's Succession by Russell Brooks. Simply leave a comment on a blog or site with your email address. Everyone that leaves a comment with their email address (in the body of your message) will win an autographed ebook cover. After ...

You tell him to sit and he dashes after a squirrel. You change directions, but she strains her neck and pulls you her way. Even a simple "shake" can look more like rattle and roll when dog training goes to the dogs! But for all the laughable moments and howls of frustration, dog training is an investment in a life-long relationship. The hours of work put into the training make for a more content and obedient canine companion, and a happy owner. It is serious work, but who says work can't be fun? That's why the blog "Dog Obedience Training 1" is holding a contest to get ...

Leading podiatrist in Brooklyn, Dr. Michael Perlstein, has created the opportunity for patients to learn how important proper foot and ankle health is with the help of the practice's informational podiatric library and video gallery via the practice's website. When patients visit this Brooklyn podiatrist's website, they gain access to a variety of educational information, including a patient library and educational videos. The patient education library is full of information on foot and ankle health, with topics ranging from bunion pain and hammertoe surgery to diabetic ...

Dr. Leila Ebrahimpoor, an experienced sedation and cosmetic dentist in Ottawa, has recently introduced online appointment requesting for patients. The practice's new appointment requests feature has allowed the practice to offer more convenient and easy ways for patients to make appointments with this Ottawa dentist. Patients can now access the new appointment requesting online via the practice's innovative website. The new appointment tool is easy to use. Patients can simply visit the practice's website, fill out the brief request form with their preferred date and ...

Premier cosmetic and family dentist in Amarillo, Dr. Ken Comer, invites patients to visit the practice's newly developed website. The practice's website was created to inform and educate patients on the various features of the dental practice and Dr. Ken Comer, an Amarillo family dentist. When patients visit this dentist in Amarillo's website they can access information regarding the staff, treatments available, patient education, new patient paperwork, appointment requests and several other features. Patients can simply visit the practice's website to find out more ...

Premier podiatrist in Indianapolis, Dr. Jeffery Agricola, announces the launch of Prestige Podiatry's new online patient education resources. The main purpose of the added education resources is to inform and educate patients about an array of podiatric problems, treatments and topics related to podiatry and foot health such as bunions or heel pain in Greenwood Indiana. Patient education resources are available to bring added knowledge to the patients prior to their visits to this podiatrist in Greenwood, Indiana. Patients can simply search for their ailments or interests ...

To celebrate Gap Adventures' 20th Anniversary and its fundraising event, Ignite the Nite, founder Bruce Poon Tip suggested a contest for employees. Gap Adventures staff around the globe were asked to create short videos that showcase an engaging story of how they have personally put into action one of the company's five Core Values: 1. We Love Changing People's Lives 2. Lead with Service 3. Create Happiness & Community 4. Do the Right Thing 5. Embrace the Bizarre Entrants were required to demonstrate how their lives changed, or how their story changed the world and ...

YPI Group is pleased to announce details of the vessels that will be available for luxury yacht charter over the next 6 months. This winter's fleet includes a wide range of private yacht rentals from sailing yacht charters in Bali to mega yacht charters in the Caribbean. Amongst these exceptional yachts are the striking Exuma, the unique Sherakhan, the ultra stylish Sierra Romeo as well as the classic sailing yacht Shamoun. Motor Yacht Exuma is one of the first of a new generation of 'Green' yachts and was recently awarded the 'Green Plus Platinum' certificate at last ...

Yachting Partners International (the YPI Group) are pleased to announce the sale of three luxury yachts over the past fortnight. Although these luxury yacht sales closely follow YPI Group's attendance at both the Cannes and Monaco Yacht Shows, their CEO, Bertrand Vogele, was careful not to draw too many conclusions from their proximity. "It is much too early to gauge whether or not YPI yachts will sell as a result of either of the Shows. But there is no doubt that our yachts enjoyed some excellent visits from clients and guests who it would seem are genuinely in the ...

All eyes are on Cardiff from 11-19 June, 2011 - from agents and managers to opera house directors and impresarios - whether they are in the city or experiencing Cardiff Singer of the World on TV, radio or online. Established in 1983, this biennial competition quickly became known throughout the classical world as one of the world's premier showcases for opera and concert singers at the start of their careers. Cardiff Singer of the World was started by BBC Cymru Wales, and is considered by many to be the world's premier singing competition. Hundreds of talented ...

In August, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) released data suggesting that more and more people were falling behind on their mortgages. According to a report in The Tennessean, the MBA data showed that 10.47 percent of mortgages in the state were past due between April and June, compared with 9.89 percent in the first quarter of the year. Experts believed this to be evidence of a looming foreclosure problem for the state and the rest of the country. According to RealtyTrac, a leading foreclosure listing service, foreclosure activity hit a record high in September. ...

Every day, thousands of people across the country count on various forms of public transportation to take them safely to work, home and other destinations. In Kansas City alone, the Metro bus system is responsible for transporting more than 56,000 riders each week. Unfortunately, taking public transportation is not without risk. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) there were nearly 13,000 bus accidents nationwide in 2009, resulting in more than 15,000 injuries. Closer to home, there were 251 bus accidents in Missouri and 51 in Kansas ...

On October 24th thousands of cyclists participating in the Tour de Bronx, New York's largest free bike event, will honor Megan Charlop who died in a fatal biking accident this past year. Charlop was a longtime activist in New York City and the mother of four. While attempting to steer clear of a car door she was knocked off her bicycle, and fatally hit by an oncoming city bus. Unfortunately bicycle accidents like the one involving Charlop are all too common in New York City. The New York City Bicycle Safety Coalition was formed in 2006 after there was a 40 percent increase ...

Long a staple of science fiction, the driverless car may be maneuvering into the near future, thanks to Google. The Google Car could be a technological dream come true: fuel-efficient transportation that eases congestion and eliminates accidents. Almost. The New York Times reports that the "Google Car" is a Toyota Prius fitted with data-storing cameras and steered by software based on artificial intelligence. It has already driven more than 140,000 miles in a variety of traffic conditions without causing an accident. The Google Car is not accident-free, however; it was ...

Superbreak, the city break provider, has reported year-on-year online revenue growth for customers taking short breaks to Manchester as the breadth of product expands to include theatre breaks. The York based tour operator has secured a number of new theatre shows in Manchester to further compliment its' range of breaks on offer. The introduction of smash hit west end theatre shows including Mamma Mia and We Will Rock You to Manchester's Opera House and Palace Theatre have only helped to strengthen its product proposition for Manchester. London theatre breaks continue ...

Redspottedhanky, in conjunction with the Railway Children charity, is trying to get train travellers across the UK to help generate up to a staggering GBP30,000 a day to help young runaways and street children simply by booking their train travel online. Railway Children, a charity for the welfare of young runaways, is calling for commuters to change the lives of British street children by donating loyalty points which they can earn by booking their train tickets on www.redspottedhanky.com. Each day 3 million people in the UK travel by train. If each of these passengers ...

The Stena Britannica has been christened in Harwich by Susan Hammond, wife of the Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for Transport. Mrs Hammond christened the North Sea Superferry, the largest UK-registered ferry ever, in the town's international port at 13.30 hrs on October 19th, following an address by Stena Line's area director for the North Sea, Pim de Lange. Celebrated by more than 400 guests, the occasion included a three-course champagne lunch and speeches by Stena AB chairman Dan Sten Olsson; Stena Line managing director Gunnar Blomdahl and Philip Hammond ...