An island crossed by dozens of canals, where water is not felt as a menace but is a close friend and where the beauty of the city lies not in majestic monuments but in the beautiful XVII century buildings coasting its streets. The symbol of this city is an amusement park: the “Tivoli“, where you will find not only children, but the whole population of Copenhagen.

Copenhagen was founded in 1167 and, since, 1417 it is the official capital of Denmark. Strolling through its streets you’ll be taken back in time: from the Dutch quarter of Christian IV (Christianshavn) to the Kings Garden with its “Rose’s Castle” (Rosenborg), from Christianborg’s Castle (home to the Danish Parliament) to the Charlottenborg (Arts Academy), from the Botanical Garden at Arken, which looks like a futuristic boat stranded near the sea, gorgeous example of experimental architecture, to the surprising Royal Library and to the lovely “little mermaid”.

The “Tivoli” amusement park, opened on August of 1843. In the Tivoli gardens, open only during summer time, amusement rides and roller coasters stand side by side with flower beds and fountains, with concerts, ballets, mime shows, theatre and a beautiful journey through H.C. Andersen’s fairytales. There are also many restaurants and a Museum on the park’s history with drawings, pictures and cast models.

This Saturday the biggest permanent exhibition at the Smithsonian Institute, Washington D.C., will be unveiled to the public. The intent of the Institute is to put on display the marvels of the inner space: the ocean. Underneath the gigantic model of a whale, the visitors will have the chance to admire an incredible aquarium containing living specimens of the organisms that inhabit the watery part of the world. The exhibition goes on with a display of the most incredible fossils found over the last century and with documentaries on the relationship between men and the ocean.

This Saturday, 27th of September 2008, the MAD Museum in New York will unveil to the public its new home at n°2 of Columbus Circle. The museum will grant free access from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. both on Saturday and Sunday. The new building, designed by da Brad Cloepfil of Allied Works, with an area of more than 565.000 square metres, will grant a bigger area dedicated to permanent exibitions. Furthermore, starting on Spring of 2009, the ninth floor will host Brian Saltzman’s Restaurant. From the restaurant’s windows the visitors will enjoy a 360° view of New York and Central Park.

As the first day of fall of 2008 sets in, Prague’s Autumn International Music Festival reaches the half of its course. Since 1991 the Festival has brought Directors and orchestras from all over the world in the beautiful city of Prague. Till the 1st of October, those who will be visiting Prague will have the chance to attend some interesting concerts of classical music feauturing some of the best ensambles of the world. Since this Festival is well known the world over, we kindly advise you to book your hotel in Prague well in advance.

Fall: what a gorgeous season for travellers!

Yesterday the New York Yankees played their last match in their historical Stadium. The Yankee Stadium, opened in 1923 has been the home of America’s all times best baseball team (26 World Series won from 1923 to 2008). The construction for the new stadium began in 2006 and it should be ready for the 2009 season. The stadium closes with the last victory. The game started after a moving ceremony that celebrated all the stars that played in this legendary place. The closing of the Yankee Stadium is the end of an era; this place actually has seen much more than just ball games. It has hosted papal visits, great boxe matches and also it has welcomed Nelson Mandela on his first visit has a freeman in the States.

So long…

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September is probably one of the best perdiods of the year to visit Italy. The hot days of summer are gone while the short and cold winter ones are still far ahead. The cities are less crowded with tourists and the cool air gives you the possibility to walk under a warming sun. In this period Rome offers some astonishing sunsets, figure yourself having a cup of italian “prosecco” while the sun sets beyond the Coliseum. Less tourists means less people going to Museums and attractions, for example you might be able to visit the Galleria degli Uffizi in Florence with no pressure at all. Or, if you prefer, you might visit Venice, with its charming “Canali”, feeling just like one of Shakespeare’s characters in the Merchant of Venice. Furthermore, if you book now your hotel in Rome, Florence or Venice, you might find some interesting last minute offers!

On vacation in September? I’d visit Italy! No doubt at all!

The Danube Express Limited, a company based in the UK, has just started operating what might be considered the Orient Express of the Third Millennium. The train cruises offered by the Danube Express, leaving from the beautiful city of Budapest and going from three days short breaks to 12 days train cruises, will transport you back in time giving you the possibility to visit some of the most interesting and astonishing cities of the Old Continent. From London to Berlin, from Prague to Budapest passing through Nuremberg, Cracow, Brussels, Vienna, Dresden, Sofia and Istanbul. The itineraries of the Danube Express have inspiring and evocative names such as The Istanbul Odyssey, The Bosphorus Voyager, The Bohemian Short Break, etc. If you are looking forward to an experience that will take you back in time, you might consider going for a ride in this Five Star Train.

Just two days after the British N° 3 Tour Operator went balloonies, the second Tour Operator in Britain followed its path. This time it has been XL Leisure Group PLC that went into liquidation, leaving more or less 50,000 customers abroad, living to the Civil Aviation Authority the need to arrange for them flights back home.

K & S Travel, another tour operator, collapsed Saturday, as the authority said, affecting 150 people Bodrum, a small town in the Turkish coast. Luckily, those customers’ return trips are covered by a bond, therefore the aviation authority will be able to pay for their journeys back home.

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From the 20th of September to the 5th of October the Theresienwiese in Munich, will be home to millions of travelers who will gather here, as they do every year, to take part to the biggest fair in the World: the Oktoberfest!
In this two weeks the site of the Theresienwiese becomes the biggest pub in the world. Here the six Munich’s historical breweries, namely Spaten, Paulaner, Hacker-Pschorr, Hofbräu, Löwenbräu and Augustiner, are entitled to sell their world renowned products, and they brew a special beer just for the occasion. It is easy to find accommodations in the city of Munich in this period of the year. What is far more difficult is to gain entrance to one of the biggest pavilions where the historic beers are sold.
By the way, try to keep in mind that if you’ll exceed with beer you’ll probably have to leave the pavilion, since people who passes out is dragged outside!
Cheers!

Remember what frequent flyers used to say about Alitalia? Always Late in Taking off Always Late In Arrival! They also used to say about TWA, Try With Another or about Sabena Such A Bed Experience Never Again! The second two Airlines already had to face bankruptcy and, while we are writing this article, the third one is seriously risking being deleted from the skies. Actually, Alitalia does not exist anymore, the old company was bought by C.A.I. (Italian Aviation Company).What is still on the floor is the problem of the many workers who had a contract with Alitalia.

The path of hurricane Ike went through Texas leaving behind 28 dead people, huge damages yet avoiding the refineries and oil wells in the Gulf of Mexico. In Singapore oil fell to 99.50 U.S. dollars a barrel, a decline of 1.68 U.S. dollars compared to New York, where Friday evening it had recorded a rise of 0.31 U.S. dollars a barrel, bringing the price to 101.18 U.S. dollars . In the U.S. the price of gasoline rose 6 cents to 3795 dollars per gallon (0.70 euro per liter). In September, specially for those who wish to visit the Caribbean’s coasts, is becoming more and more needful to book vacations at the very last minute. First of all, it is possible to check out the International Hurricane Research Center and the National Hurricane Center in order to know where the hurricanes are heading. Once you have found the best place, you might be able to find some interesting offers thanks to the various last minute offers that you might find on the net.

Last July, Barcelona hosted the European celebrations for Harley’s 105th Anniversary and for the 25th H.O.G. Anniversary. Hoggers from all over Europe with their gorgeous bikes reached the enchanting city of Barcelona. If you lost the celebrations you still might whish to see the places where so many Harley entusiasts gathered in Europe.

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Dusseldorf is a city in western Germany, located along the River Rhine. It has a population of approximately 600,000, so it is the perfect size, not too large, not too small. Dusseldorf is the home of Altbier, a dark beer brewed only in the Dusseldorf region, along with liqueurs Samtkgragen and Killepitsch. Whether you want to explore this lovely city by bus, bike, boat, or even carriage, there’s plenty to see. There’s the Old Town, filled with historical buildings and ambience, where you can sit in a beer garden and people watch, or explore an old church, which still has its original paned glass windows. For the more daring among you, Dusseldorf even offers tours of the region by hot air balloon. There are museums all over Dusseldorf, from the Aquazoo Aquarium to the Film Museum, to the German Museum of Ceramics. If you’re really into beer, there are of course beer garden tours, where you’ll be guided from pub to pub by someone who is knowledgeable about the history and, of course, about the beer! For the Foodies among you, Dusseldorf has its own specialties, such as black pudding with apples, pea soup, and Halver Hahn, a delicious round cheese made with onions and eaten with rye bread (and perhaps some beer?). Most restaurants, pubs, and beer gardens stay open until one in the morning, so no worries if you want to take your time. If you want to do some serious clubbing, they stay open even later than that. For those of you who want to shop ‘til you drop, Dusseldorf won’t disappoint. It has everything, from elegant, high end shopping districts to flea markets to malls with numerous stores contained inside. You’ll find plenty of ways to spend your money in Dusseldorf. Dusseldorf is a center of commerce in Germany, and as such has no shortage of places to stay. prontohotel.com can find you a hotel in Dusseldorf, whatever your reasons for going. If you’re a business traveler, we can find hotels in Dusseldorf close to the financial district that have wireless Internet access and a 24-hour gym. If you’re going for leisure, and want a hotel with ambience or romance, we set you up with that as well. Any budget, any taste, any reason, prontohotel.com can help you find accommodations in Dusseldorf. We’re here to serve you, so just point and click, and leave the rest to us.

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Since 1964 Berlin holds one of the most important Jazz Festivals in the world. The JazzFest Berlin 2008 will take place from the 5th to the 9th of November in several venues spread all over this beautiful city. If you are planning to visit the city of Berlin in this period, prontohotel.com kindly advises you to book your hotel well in advance since many Jazz aficionados will pack the city’s hotels.The concerts of the JazzFest Berlin will take place in five different locations and tickets price, ranging from a maximum of 50.00 to a minimum of 8.00 €, will vary accordingly to the different locations. During this jazz marathon you will be able to witness some of the most famous jazz players in the world, performing either in theaters or in small cafés. This will be a great time to visit the sparkling city of Berlin. You might enjoy the city’s attractions by day and get an overload of great music by night!Log on onto Berlin’s page on prontohotel.com to get the best rates for your online hotel reservation right now!