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World Travel Awards- Africa Gala Ceremony May 10, 2009

World Travel Awards- Africa Gala Ceremony
This years star studded event is taking place on Sunday 10th May 2009 and will once again be held at the International Convention Centre in the heart of Durban, South Africa.

To contact a member of the events team, please email awards@worldtravelawards.com

For further information please see: http://www.worldtravelawards.com/event30

World Travel Awards- Middle East Gala Ceremony May 5, 2009

World travel Awards:

Middle East Gala Ceremony
This years star studded event will be taking place on Tuesday 5th May 2009 in Dubai.

To contact a member of the events team, please email awards@worldtravelawards.com

For more information please see: http://www.worldtravelawards.com/event36

Traveling to Australia- A look at what this amazing continent holds

What is it about Australia that captures the imagination of the world traveler? Is it the allure of the intrepid mountain climber to scale the rocky face of Ululu, or the thrill of the snorkel or scuba diver to explore the Great Barrier Reef?

Perhaps it’s the compelling history of the Aborigines and the urge to understand these people, who have held on to their culture if not in all of Australia at least in some remote parts.

Could it be the stunning beauty that nature has painted onto this great land, with its formidable rock outcroppings, spectacular waterfalls, and colorful canvases, an achievement of nature’s architect at work? And for the very courageous is there an urge to challenge the Outback, a vast expanse of dry desert land stifling hot during the day and bitter cold at night?

Whatever the reason, Australia stands out as one of the most intriguing places to visit on earth. With over 2,000 islands, more National Parks than any other country and all of her natural wonders, there is such diversity to be found here. Not just in the land, but in the multicultural people, the flora and the fauna.

Although Australia is the world’s smallest continent, flanked by the Pacific Ocean to the east and the Indian Ocean to the west, it is well-known for its famous cities, Aboriginal art and the unspoiled wilderness that in some areas nature successfully fights off all of man’s attempts to tame.

Australia's Main Areas of Interests are:

Uluru-Kata Tjunta National Park- where the great rock face Uluru is located.

Hyden - in Western Australia, 3 miles east of Hyden you will find Wave Rock, a colorful granite wave sweeping over the landscape.

Great Barrier Reef - here you can snorkel and scuba dive among over 2,000 species of fish and other sea life.

Broome - this is where the Asian pearl divers first settled along the coast. The town is fascinating and outside of town the Broome Crocodile Park can be found where over one-thousand crocodiles live and are maintained.

Outback- Here the challenge lies in exploration. Even the most seasoned hiker/explorer should consider an organized tour of this desert land. There are no convenient rest areas, restaurants or gas stations available here on every corner. Popular mode of transport is by 4WD and camel.

Information from: TravelAus.com http://www.travelaus.com.au/about-australia.asp

Pictures from: Mongabay.com http://www.mongabay.com/

Hollywood California- Free Live Entertainment

On our last trip through California we had a few extra days to stop by Hollywood. I knew we would be there about 1.5 months before hand, went online and found some Free tickets to view the live tapping of some shows in the area. It was amazing... and unforgettable. And best of all absolutly free. Yes I said Free!

There are several websites you can check out for these free tickets. Here are some of the websites: http://www.nbc.com/Footer/Tickets/ for NBC show tickets. Some of these shows include Saturday Night Live, Conan O'Brien, Last Call with Carson Daly etc.

http://tvtickets.com/ for several different sitcom shows including Disney's, NBC, CBS & Paramount. According to Jim, Two and A Half Men, The Big Bang Theory, The Price's Right, Suite Life on Deck, Rita Rocks, Wizards of Waverly Place and much, much more.

Of course if you want to get tickets to the good shows you have to plan ahead. Check out the above links for more information.

My family will never forget the experience of seeing our favorite shows live. Our teenage daughter loved seeing the Disney shows, and then the next day we were able to see one our of our favorites as well. Now every time we watch it on tv, the show means so much more.

Europe

Europe (IPA: /ˈjɔːɹəp/, /ˈjuɹəp/) is, conventionally, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally divided from Asia to its east by the water divide of the Ural Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian Sea, and by the Caucasus Mountains to the southeast.[1] Europe is washed upon to the north by the Arctic Ocean, to the west by the Atlantic Ocean, to the south by the Mediterranean Sea, and to the southeast by the Black Sea and the waterways connecting it to the Mediterranean. Yet, the borders for Europe—a concept dating back to classical antiquity—are somewhat arbitrary, as the term continent can refer to a cultural and political distinction or a physiographic one.

Europe is the world's second-smallest continent by surface area, covering about 10,180,000 square kilometres (3,930,000 sq mi) or 2% of the Earth's surface and about 6.8% of its land area. Of Europe's approximately 50 states, Russia is the largest by both area and population, while the Vatican City is the smallest. Europe is the third most populous continent after Asia and Africa, with a population of 731 million or about 11% of the world's population; however, according to the United Nations (medium estimate), Europe's share may fall to about 7% in 2050.[2]

Southern Europe is the birthplace of Western culture. The Western Civilization is especially rooted in the ancient Balkan cultures of the Greeks, Thracians, Illyrians and that of the Italian peninsula, the Sicani and Romans. Its roots extend into the Middle East, drawing in particular from the Sumerian, Egyptian, Phoenician and Hebrew cultures.

European nations played a predominant role in global affairs from the 16th century onwards, especially after the beginning of colonialism. Between the 17th and 20th centuries, European nations controlled at various times the Americas, most of Africa, Australasia and large portions of Asia. Demographic changes and the two World Wars led to a decline in European dominance in world affairs by the mid-20th century as the United States and Soviet Union took prominence. During the Cold War Europe was divided along the Iron Curtain between NATO in the West and the Warsaw Pact in the East. European integration led to the formation of the Council of Europe and the European Union in Western Europe, both of which have been expanding eastward since the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991.

Info and Map Taken From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Europe