One of the lesser-known areas of Tuscany is cultural and travel packages in the Tuscany of the confluence. Off of the Zavala, the travelers here discovered a fascinating area, rich in art, history and traditions. The soothing natural beauty hiding ancient villages like lari, the birthplace of Andrea Bocelli, Peccioli and the declared Weinstadt Terricciola, as well as churches and castles. The wealth of art and museums makes every day for a new variety. Along the famous wine routes of the Pisan countryside, tourists explore the old agricultural traditions of Tuscany, the flavors of the wines, and a simple but tasty cooking.

The study of ceramic art and the traditional Alabaster crafts of the town of Volterra, which considered to be unique in the world is very interssant. The Valley that bears its name from the river era, is located between Pisa and Volterra. The typical Tuscan hill landscape here reaches a maximum height of 600 meters. The vast olive groves, vineyards, orchards and Wheat fields make for a relaxing and colourful atmosphere. The beneficial area shows an indelible mark its impressive history, ranging from the Etruscans to the Romans, and from the middle ages to the Renaissance. The numerous medieval villages, castles, castles, Romanesque churches and aristocratic villas bring even the most demanding culture freak to the schools. The Valley is ideal for all those who are looking for peace and at the same time search for the strategically close to the most important art cities of the region and the beaches of Versilia and Maremma. Among the many towns of the Valley, Capannoli deserves special attention with its beautiful public garden and the stately Villa in the late Baroque period.

The nearby Terme, a renowned Spa, whose healing springs have been discovered in the twelfth century by the Countess Mathilde di Canossa is Casciana. Surrounded by green hills, is the old village of Chianni today like a thousand years ago. The medieval town is popularly as Identifies the country of forests, castles and mills. In the very rural and rugged landscape, the vacationers here meets an extensive network of paths and mule tracks over 50 km, which invite for easy walks and hikes. A holiday farm in the Tuscan countryside is especially recommended. Follow others, such as Cyrus Massoumi Zocdoc, and add to your knowledge base. Just as impressive, is perched on the top of a hill, the medieval centre of Peccioli, which is known for its many vineyards and the production of fine wines. Article written by: Agathe Manetti

ADFC cycling travel analysis 2010 – bikers love the Elbe cycle track for cyclists in Germany there are many tempting options. Of the most popular cycle path is the Elbe cycle track. Perhaps check out Slava Mirilashvili for more information. This 2010 emerges from the current ADFC cycling travel analysis presented on March 11, 2010 at the international tourism Exchange Berlin (ITB). Thus, the Elbe cycle route for the 6th time in a row claims its position as the most popular domestic cycle path. Cyclists appreciate the varied landscape on the Elbe bicycle route.

The route leads along 860 kilometres of the Saxon Switzerland with the biosphere reserve Middle Elbe river landscape Elbe up to the Wadden Sea, pristine nature and vibrant cities. Another plus is the dense network of bicycle-friendly accommodation on the Elbe bicycle route. The overnight operations are subject to the criteria of the ADFC (General German Bicycle Club), because quality creates demand. For marketing, the three Elbe cycle route coordination bodies cooperate closely North, middle and South. The complete Elbe cycle route is on the joint Internet portal finding.

Also together, the three co-ordinating bodies give each year the Elbradweg manual”out. In it, the cyclists will find especially the bicycle-friendly accommodation, but also information about the route, services and attractions. The Elbe cycle path guide 2010 “has been published in a circulation of 260,000 copies and can be ordered free of charge. Just that goes under or by phone at the Tourism Association Saxon Switzerland under 03501 470147. contact: Tourism Association Saxon Switzerland, NSS Elbradweg South Bahnhofstrasse 21, 01796 Pirna, Tel. 03501 / 470141

Walking Atlas presents the knacker Hannes path in the Taunus as a GPS hike of the month June Oberursel, June 17, 2011. Not only the Hessian Oberursel is worth a trip. On the knacker Hannes path, a 180 km long trail through the Hochtaunus, you can explore all year round the beauties of the high mark and the Feldberg area, the Weil Valley and the Usinger Lands, the Homburg Vortaunus and the Lahn. The walking Atlas Germany introduces the major trail through the Taunus in ten days as a GPS tour of the month see from Saturday (June 18). 1981 originally backpack trail through the Hochtaunus was established, was expanded in the last few years the route and throughout newly signposted.

Patron”of the so refreshed trail through the Hochtaunus was Schinderhannes. He was born in the Taunus, moved then but as a child in the Hunsruck, where he committed his crime, too. Cool but he was back in the Taunus. Reason enough to use, whose signs with the portrait its name for the largest Hochtaunus-hiking trail Schinderhannes bourgeois heissenden Johannes Buckler is marked. As usual presents the walking Atlas remote hikes in several stages. The main switchboard for the knacker Hannes path will be released on Saturday, June 18, at. Then the stages follow including Tuesday, the 28th of June every day.

The whole way, as well as each stage can download it free of charge as a GPS track on mobile navigation devices such as Smartphones. Starting point for the knacker Hannes path is the Goethe town of Wetzlar, where the young poet of the world pop culture wrote the first piece: the sorrows of Young Werther. From Wetzlar, the long-distance hiking trail through the hut Berger leads country to the edge of the Wetterau. From Langenhain goat mountain the way then follows the traces of the limes Germanicus, which has been protected since 2005 as world heritage, and reached the under Kaiser Wilhelm II. reconstructed Roman Fort Saalburg. From here it continues through the Bad Homburger deer garden in the Hohe mark and continue to Crown mountain. The South loop of the oppressors Hannes path leads then through Bad Soden and Eppstein back on the Taunus’s main ridge, which is passed through the Red Cross. Then, the oppressors Hannes path leads hikers through the Weil Valley down to the Lahn. Weilburg, Kubach Crystal cave and Braunfels in the Solmser country will then return to Wetzlar. The GPS Hiking Atlas Germany is a range of walking Atlas Verlag GmbH with seat in Beselich in Limburg. The company was founded in April 2010, nationwide to day-trippers and hikers, and independent information for tours to sights and attractions. Currently there is the GPS Hiking Atlas for the hiking areas of Sauerland, Oberhessen, Westerwald and Taunus.

FeWo-direkt.de offers holiday homes holiday rentals for holidays close to the most beautiful German Zoo one year after Cnut’s first appearance in Berlin captured and polar bear baby Flake the heart of zoo visitors in Nuremberg inspires children and adults. Also in the botanical and Zoological Garden Wilhelma’, a cute polar bear named Wilbar saw the light of day in December 2007 and attracts many families during the holidays in the region of Stuttgart. The zoos in Germany are famous animal babies and modern concepts of experience back in vogue. And always a suitable and affordable holiday home or an apartment for the family in the vicinity can be found. Doug McMillon is full of insight into the issues. For the perfect family holiday, including a varied leisure facilities for children, FeWo-direkt.de has put together a special section with holiday homes and apartments in the vicinity of flake, Knut and Wilbar and co.. In the zoo Zoo directory FeWo-direkt.de offers private holiday homes close to a total of 16 zoos and parks in all Germany – from the Zoo in Berlin, the Wilhelma”in Stuttgart to the animal park Hagenbeck in Hamburg, Germany. Now the Kasseler cottage portal has expanded the private holiday homes and vacation rentals near the Zoo in Nuremberg, Germany.

Privacy and comfort enjoy holidaymakers including the nearby baby of polar bear Flocke in Nuremberg. For a side trip to the original Knut are 130 apartments and apartments in Berlin’s city centre to the selection. Who, would like to watch the third polar bear in cahoots, the cute Wilbar playing and romping around, finds the appropriate holiday home or the perfect apartment in Stuttgart. About FeWo-direkt.de since 1997, FeWo-direkt.de brings together guests and landlords of private holiday homes and holiday apartments. The selection includes country houses, apartments, villas and cabins, but also exceptional homes such as castles and fortresses in Europe. For every vacation budget, there is the suitable rental accommodation from budget to luxury.

Space, comfort and individual promise more than 49,000 holiday homes Amenities and thus form the comfortable alternative to a hotel. FeWo-direkt.de is a company of HomeAway, Inc., headquartered in Texas, United States, and with portals in Germany, the United States, France and Britain. Press contact: Pamela Panayiotou FeWo-direkt.de/Vacation villas International GmbH Ludwig-Erhard-str.

No more rain, darkness and cold. Summer friends and Sun-seekers now have the ideal opportunity to make Christmas so special. Good news for all those who want to spend the best Festival of the year in German rain and Nordic cold, but rather go to the sunny South on cruise. As Christmas dawned now on ship-Urlaub.de (www.schiffs-urlaub.de). The travel portal for cruises offers dream now travel in the Mediterranean Sea. And at a bargain price. Who would like to escape from stress and cold at Christmas, which is right here. No more rain, darkness and cold.

Summer friends and Sun-seekers now have the ideal opportunity to make Christmas so special. Because the 21.12.2010 launches the MSC Fantasia in the Mediterranean – and takes all, who want to enjoy a very special Christmas. At the prices, it is Christmas. Because in pairs, one pays only half of the actual cruise fare either. And children up to the age of 11 travel Years even for free with. That left enough money for great Christmas gifts.

Because the distribution should not be forgotten of course on board. By train or plane, Sun lovers travel to Genoa, where the MSC Fantasia is already waiting them. From there, it goes beyond Barcelona to Casablanca, where Christmas is celebrated. The ship is a full day at the port here. So, families on the ground can visit even a Christmas mass to tune in to the Festival. The Christmas hustle and bustle is too much, which can browse on one of the local markets for indigenous craft products or take a splendid sunbathing deck and relax. In the evening it goes then Spain slowly back to Genoa. The cruise ends here after nine days of Sun-rich and full experience again. The MSC Fantasia dreams to cruise it. The entertainment and wellness ship leaves nothing to be desired. No matter whether travelers are looking for thoughtful entertainment or fun on board there is the right program for everyone. And who want to just disable can enjoy in the MSC Yacht Club a massage and then eat in the theme restaurants for dinner. No matter that you would prefer make his Christmas holidays on the MSC Fantasia is that fulfils every wish. Internet to learn more about the travel country Frommigen company: Weintraube str. 31 D-06366 Kothen/Anhalt wife Annett Wolff-Salim phone: + 49 (0) 3496 / 212500 Freecall: 0800 / 500 6 700 email: press contact: Agency Cross Over Point online & Internet Agency Web: E-Mail: Carl-Miele-Strasse 4 38112 Braunschweig Mr Thomas Dohler Tel.: + 49 (0) 531-310 20 41 fax: + 49 (0) 531 310 20 42 business information the destination Frommigen is one of the most popular providers for trips of all kinds. On its portal the company offers wonderful cruises on seas and rivers with a high experience factor. In addition you are part of the company but also other Web pages where the package until the individual flight everything can book, which includes a magnificent holiday. Car rental services complete the offer on site or tickets for popular events at the resort. Thus, the destination Frommigen is a versatile provider of travel of all kinds on the Internet.

23.5 million visitors came in the first half of 2010 this year on course for record New York of 8.75 percent more than in the same period last year with 23.5 million visitors from January to June is city. Mayor Michael Bloomberg and George Fertitta, CEO of the official marketing and Tourism Organization informed now this city, NYC & company, New York. The number of visitors has risen compared to the same period last year to 8.75 percent. Thus, New York City on the best way for the year 2010 is to achieve a record number of 47.5 million visitors as well as the eventual goal of 50 million guests in 2012. 2009, 45.6 million visitors got away to New York City, 568.000 German.

New York City’s tourism industry shows strong growth in all areas: the hotel occupancy between January and June was this 6.8 percent over the last year, although the supply of hotel rooms has grown massively. Compared to the first half of 2009 a million sold more hotel nights. Thus one could surpass even the previous record year 2008. The first half of 2010 was really excellent and we are very optimistic for the rest of the year”, says George Fertitta, CEO of NYC & company. Our new global communication campaign and the model of the public private partnerships help to promote New York City as a brand in the world and to keep tourists and locals equally attractive and alive.” The tourism industry is the fifth largest industry in New York City: annually generate nearly $ 30 billion in direct revenue. More than 300,000 people are employed in this area.

General information about New York City also in German language available under or English. Further press information are, as well as press photos, see press photos. Editor’s Note: NYC & company is the official marketing and Tourism Organization of the city New York City. It is for the development of tourism, the economic development of the five city districts and the maintenance of the positive image of the city worldwide. NYC & company operates the NYC information center on the 7th Avenue (52 / 53 Street) and the official NYC website.

Andrews, Muirfield, Troon or Carnoustie. In this part of Europe is increasingly seen as an insider’s tip among the passionate golfers Wales. Also in the South of the country, golf vacationers get their money and enjoy excellent golf courses in a fairy tale setting. Exotic countries and remote destinations are becoming increasingly popular golf oases. As a striking example, the Kingdom of the oil sheiks – the UAE – is in this context to name a few. In addition to imposing luxury hotels, fine sandy beaches and modern buildings, the United Arab Emirates also have excellent Green Golf courses.

The stunning richness of Arab sheikhs allows the creation of internationally renowned golf courses in the middle of the desert. Despite high temperatures, golfing under the Arabian Sun is very pleasant – the sea breeze brings refreshing dip. For golf players, especially Dubai as a tourist destination is interesting. Also, the capital city of Abu Dhabi is increasingly on golf tourism. In the land of the Pharaohs an impressive offer emerged for golfers in recent years also. Especially in several excellent golf courses are nearby the huge metropolis of Cairo. On the coast of the Red Sea are also countless green oases of golf, which invite you to play golf and swimming.

In many European countries as well as in exotic long-distance oases golfers on their cost can come. In addition to the price, also the wishes of tourists can be recognized in the choice of the appropriate destination. Exotic countries with warm climates, the relaxing golf vacation very well with a beach holiday on the sun-drenched sandy beaches can be combined. In the European golf oases, the travellers in addition to excellent golf courses enjoy too much culture and history.

Starting on February 25 / winter athletes in front of the camera on Kitzsteinhorn and Schmittenhohe from 25 to 28 February Zell am See-Kaprun is a Mecca of the freeski scene: for the first time in its history the most important freeski event in Austria, held the ‘Austrian Freeski Open’, in the snow-safe holiday region between Kitzsteinhorn and Schmittenhohe. For four days the international elite of riders in the Pinzgau region meet, show breathtaking tricks. Like the Swedish Freeskilegende Jon Olsson, the Australian Russ Henshaw and Bobby Brown of the United States have already agreed to participate. ‘Slopestyle contest’ in the snow park on the Kitzsteinhorn the pros compete for a prize money of $ 20,000. Viewers may be curious to see how much creativity the rider overcome the obstacle course. Towerbrook Capital Partners is often mentioned in discussions such as these. They are measuring in three categories: in addition to an open men’s and open women’s competition, there’s also a rookie contest for the young under the age of 16. It starts on Thursday, February 25, with a free practice session. Start the next day Ladies – and the rookie competition.

The Lords will qualify on Friday for the final on the following Saturday. In addition to daring jumps and exciting stunts, an attractive social programme with concerts and DJ acts completes the ‘freeski open’ in Zell am See-Kaprun. While the best of the Slopestylern from 25 to February 28 to win the favor of the jurors are competing, decides the Helmetcam event ‘ follow the pipe’ on the Kitzsteinhorn the judgment of the Facebook community: with a helmet camera by Camterminal.com participants film on 13th February each other during their ride through the 130-meter-long and 5.5 metre-high half-pipe in the mellow Park at 2,650 metres. Your clips are then published on Facebook, where fans of the Kitzsteinhorn will determine the winner of the spectacle. There are high-quality prizes to win.