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Les Phéniciens, qui les premiers naviguèrent en pleine mer, se dirigeaient d'après le soleil pendant le jour, d'après l'étoile polaire pendant la nuit. Hannon, le carthaginois qui poussa son fameux "périple" au delà du Cap Vert, n'eut sans doute pas d'autres guides.

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­l’Étoile Polaire­ et­la Boussole Par une belle nuit de veille fortunée, aux temps les plus lointains de la vie humaine à la surface du globe, il semble q’elle a dû naître, cette civilisation, de la rencontre et de la conjonction, entre le ciel et le Liban, d’un

regard attentif et du secret d’un astre. Il semble qu’elle soit née de la découverte, par un Libanais, de l’Etoile Polaire. appelée par les Grecs “la Phénicienne”, et dénommée ainsi, après eux, par l’univers entier, cette Polaire est la seule étoile fixe, dans tout le ciel mouvant, pour indiquer le nord. sans sa lumière fidèle, aucune navigation plus au moins sûre n’aurait été possible aux temps jadis. depuis sa découverte, et jusqu'à ce que la boussole soit venue par la suite au secours du voyageur, toutes les flottes de tous les temps et en tous lieux s’y sont guidées. l’étoile des hommes qui commençaient à conquérir le globe, c’était, depuis l’antiquité jusqu’au seuil de nos temps, la Phénicienne… t

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Shore­Cliff­Lodge­in Pismo­Beach California Redefines "Ocean­View"­with Gorgeous Renovation

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he­Shore­Cliff­Lodge,­a­classic California­beach­hotel,­as­undergone­a­million­dollar­renovation­of the­hotel's­oceanfront­building­to enhance­the­already­stunning ocean­views.­­Every­element­of­the 31­ocean­view­rooms­has­been updated,­combining­big­changes and­small­design­details.­The­hotel, a­Best­Western­PLUS,­sits­on­the cliffs­of­Pismo­Beach,­one­of California's­most­authentic beaches,­halfway­between­San Francisco­and­Los­Angeles.

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The king and queen oceanfront rooms are completely new, including flooring and carpet, new custom-made furniture, and new patio doors with plantation shutters to showcase the spectacular ocean views. New 37" flat screen televisions and upgraded bathrooms are now in each room along with specifically chosen patio Captain's chairs to allow an unobstructed view without the railing in the frame. Each room's work station faces the view instead of a wall (there's no promise how much work will be accomplished, with the view of Pismo Beach's famous cliffs, manicured lawn and wedding gazebo seen from each room in the building.) New sofa slee-

pers offer a value-added option of a third person. All 31 rooms have new linens and bed coverings, also made specifically for the Best Western PLUS Shore Cliff Lodge. Wall covering and artwork were carefully selected to complement—not compete—with the breathtaking views. a custom-crafted cabinet dresser reveals a compact refrigerator and microwave, coffee maker and seattle's best coffee. each room has complimentary Wi-Fi and toiletries from bath & body Works, along with each room's standard offerings. a complimentary continental breakfast is included for each guest. the best Western Plus shore cliff lodge deluxe oceanfront suites also received new enhancements; new sleeper sofas, sliding patio doors and shutters, flatscreen televisions and an updated, modern kitchen with high-top table seating for four. the renovation included the oceanfront building's lobby. "the building's original lodge look and feel was outdated and dark," said margaret Johnson, chief operating officer of martin resorts. "We worked to make the ocean view start right at the lobby doors. From the reaction from guests, we achieved our goal." the renovation created a serene, open and uncluttered lobby where the view is the artwork. comfortable seating combinations invite reading or conversation. a completely redesigned registration area is lighter and more accessible. a compact business center is integrated into the lobby at one end. additional work continues on a new breakfast room to open in early summer. the 100-room full-service oceanfront resort, 90 feet from the Pacific ocean, also features an outdoor heated pool and spa and a fitness room. it is located minutes from downtown Pismo beach and Pismo beach Premium outlet shopping center. For more information, visit www.shorecliff.com or call 1+805-773-4671.

H OSPi TaliTY neW S STandard PacKaGe one night accommodations in a beautifully appointed bedroom or suite two tickets to rock of ages at london's shaftesbury theatre Full english breakfast.

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ans­of­Rock­Music­will­love­the London­production­of­Rock­of Ages,­a­worldwide­smash­hit­featuring­28­tunes­including­Don't­Stop Believin',­We­Built­This­City­and­The Final­Countdown.­Even­better,­ The­Montague­on­the­Gardens­is offering­two­great­Rock­of­Ages packages­to­help­make­your­night out­even­more­spectacular.

one night accommodations in a beautifully appointed bedroom or suite two top price tickets to rock of ages at london's shaftesbury theatre tour behind the scenes (subject to availability) two show programs reserved area in the bar Full english breakfast bottle of champagne offered through december 31, 2012, these packages are from $415.00 (standard Package) and $640.00 (viP experience) per room per night (exclusive of vat) based on two adults sharing a classic double room. accommodations may be cancelled free of charge up until 2pm on the day prior to your scheduled arrival at the hotel; however your theater tickets are nonrefundable. Kindly note that performances do not takeplace on sunday. t

Set on LA's Sunset Strip in 1987, Rock of Ages tells the story of two young people - a boy from South Detroit and Sherrie, a small-town girl - as they chase their dreams of making it big and fall in love along the way. Rock of Ages takes you back to the time of big noise and big big hair! This five-time Tony Award nominated musical, being made into a movie starring Tom Cruise, is playing at London's Shaftesbury Theatre. experience this unforgettable, award-winning musical and make a night of the occasion with one of these rock of ages packages:

For more information and to book, please call the montague on the Gardens at (0) 20 7637 1001 or visit www.montaguehotel.com.

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The­Café­at­Taj Boston Introduces New­Menus­&­New England­Raw­Bar

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aj­Boston,­the­landmark­hotel­at Arlington­and­Newbury­streets overlooking­the­Public­Garden,­has introduced­new­menus­for weekday­breakfast­and­lunch, nightly­dinner,­and­weekend­brunch service­in­The­Café.­­These­new menus­celebrate­America's­first botanic­garden­by­showcasing images­of­the­iconic­Lagoon­Bridge and­beloved­Swan­Boats­in­the nearby­park.­The­inviting­restaurant also­features­a­crisp­new­style,­with updated­wall­coverings­and­new daytime­tabletop­looks.

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The charming 66-seat space with views of fashionable Newbury Street shops and galleries is home to Executive Chef Michael Mandato's inspired take on New England favorites as well as regional Indian specialties prepared by a team of chefs formerly among the culinary brigade at the Taj Hotels' flagship in Mumbai, Taj Mahal Palace. The new menus, including the Raw Bar and nightly "From the Grill" Angus Beef and fresh catch selections, reflect Taj Boston's continued commitment to using only the finest seasonal ingredients, a Taj culinary hallmark.

neW breaKfaST MenU the new breakfast menu, available weekdays from 7 11:30 a.m., offers an inventive variety of farm fresh egg dishes, including traditional eggs benedict, crab cake

benedict with tomato béarnaise, smoked salmon benedict with hackleback caviar and chive hollandaise, and a lobster crab omelet with brie. among the baked delights are orange brioche French toast, buttermilk Pancakes and belgian Waffles with berry compote.

neW raW bar the new raw bar features daily selections of new england seafood and shellfish and chef's choice of the world's caviars for lunch and dinner. seasonal clams and oysters on the half shell and lobster and Jonah crab claws in the shell are offered with a choice of two sauces that includes cocktail, malt mignonette, gazpacho, green goddess or margarita salsa. also available are chilled crab, lobster and shrimp cocktails and a choice of inventively marinated fresh ceviche.

neW lUncH MenU the new lunch menu, offered weekdays from 11:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m., opens with an array of appetizers, including signature taj boston clam chowder and new black angus beef tartare. entrée salads include a lobster cobb salad with dill Havarti, tomato and corn, and roasted chicken salad with red quinoa and buttermilk tarragon dressing, while sandwich selections include new england lobster roll and brioche Grilled cheese. to reserve your table in the café, call dining reservations at 617-598-5255.

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BIMC­Hospital teams­up­with Courtyard­by Marriott­to­offer­the first­medical­tourism packages­in­Bali

tion for the launch of the medical facility. “ahead of bimc Hospital opening, we began planning and training for the best of comfort and care the moment a guest returns to the resort from their medical procedure,” said courtyard by marriott General manager, Jeff tyler. “We carefully looked at services that aid in recuperation such as special diets and nutrition, unique spa and wellness programs as well as ensuring wheel chair access to all areas of the property.” along with in-room and resort-wide comfort and facilities, the resort is furthermore the first property in indonesia to coordinate specialized medical services such as aftercare visits by bimc Hospital nurses. “We value the partnership with the courtyard by marriott resort as care and safety should carry on after our clients complete their medical procedures,” said bimc Hospital Group founder and ceo, craig beveridge. “the courtyard resort is conveniently located nearby and offers complementing services and standards not to mention an ideal spot for pre –and-post procedure rest and relaxation.”

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IMC­Hospital­Group­has announced­a­partnership­with the­Courtyard­by­Marriott­Bali­to­provide­the­country's­first­ever­medical tourism­packages­and­services­to inbound­travelers­visiting­Asia’s­most popular­island­destination.

Inaugurated on May 5 by Indonesian Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Mari Elka Pangestu, along with officials from the Ministry of Health and the Balinese government, the internationally managed BIMC Hospital is well equipped to offer visitors the country’s most advanced dialysis treatments, surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures as well as dental care. located along a palm-lined boulevard neighboring bimc Hospital in the integrated resort complex of nusa dua, the courtyard by marriott bali has added specific aftercare services to its range of hospitality in prepara-

bimc Hospital chief medical director, dr. donna moniaga, presides over a team of medical professionals from australia, indonesia, usa, uK, Germany, sweden and new Zealand. “the hospital is equipped for complex surgeries with three operating theatres along with our cosmedic™, dialysis and dental facilities all of which could easily rival any hospital anywhere,” said bimc chief marketing officer, roland staehler. “We refer to our elective programs as our three ‘centres of excellence’ and true to the nature of medical tourism, we are further distinguished by offering affordable healthcare.” the 50-bed hospital is set in a lush, one-hectare site planned with a 24-hour medical emergency entrance and hotel-like foyer at the front of the building servicing the hospital’s medical, dialysis and dental centres. the facility is also designed with a private entrance that leads to the cosmedic centre with its contemporary interior and views onto a serene golf course. “i can’t think of a better place in the sun to visit for medical reasons,” said tyler. “With the convenience of bimc’s location and professional services within what is a completely integrated resort experience, medical tourism in bali will no doubt add to the long list of reasons to visit the island.” t

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Enjoy­Select­Hilton Worldwide­Hotels­in New­York City's Free­Night­With Shop­Til­You­Drop Forever­Summer­at Package The­Jalousie Plantation,­Sugar Beach,­St­Lucia

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Our Shop Til You Drop Package is available at Hilton New York Fashion District, Hilton Times Square, Doubletree Suites by Hilton Times Square and Doubletree by Hilton Metropolitan New York City - and includes overnight stay plus $50 Bloomingdales gift card, 25% savings certificate to Levis Stores, 15% savings certificate to Bloomingdales, 10% savings certificate to Macy's, South Street Seaport savings packet (full of discounts to dine and shop at this historic attraction), complimentary champagne toast at Thalassa Restaurant, 20% off at Equinox Wall Street, $15 off Top Button's Walking Shopping Tour and 15% off at City Crab and Seafood Restaurant. book our shop til You drop Package today by visiting www.hilton.com/nyc-shoppers or by calling 1-800Hiltons and requesting plan code b2 or b21. Package is available now through February 28, 2013.

estled­in­the­embrace­of­St Lucia's­UNESCO­World Heritage-listed­Pitons,­the­Jalousie Plantation,­Sugar­Beach­is­the­ideal place­to­while­away­the­warm summer­nights.­And­now,­with Forever­Summer­you­can­keep Autumn­at­bay­with­a­complimentary­night­and­a­host­of­other­ special­package­additions. Guests staying for six nights will enjoy the seventh night free, as well as complimentary daily breakfast for two adults, and a three hour sailing experience on the crystal waters of the Caribbean. In addition, guests have the choice of a couple's beach massage, or two beach dives (introductory or regular) per stay. round trip airport transfers for two from Hewanorra international airport are also included in the package which is available for bookings in Jalousie's luxury cottage category or higher. rates start at us$403 per night excluding 8% government tax and 10% service charge. valid for travel from now until september 10, 2012. book before august 31, 2012. check out www.thejalousieplantation. t

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SafariOUS.cOM GOeS liVe WiTH WildeST PlaceS On earTH Innovative Interactive Wilderness Community Connects Serious Wildlife Professionals & Curious Adventurers. inspired by a mango-loving elephant more than three years ago, the ďŹ rst interactive online wilderness community is now live at safarious.com. Founders andy Hogg, michael lorentz and clay Knight are thrilled to have created the only free-to-subscribers community that invites both serious wildlife professionals and curious adventurers to connect around a world of experiences in the planet's wildest places. according to african safari expert michael lorentz, "safarious is the only home where both the 'serious and the curious,' professionals and amateurs, whether they are photographers, writers, travelers, business executives or conservationists, can all reach out and communicate with each other." using inventive web-based tools, everyone can share information about the natural world that is so integral to their happiness and freely debate, educate and persuade others on passionately held views that support wilderness habitats and the communities that rely on them.

"VaMPire TOUriSTS" flOcK TO bUlGaria Travel agencies have reported a surge in interest in "vampire vacations" since news of the discovery of the remains in the Black Sea town of Sozopol broke in the international press earlier in the week, according to Bulgarian newspaper The Standard. agencies said interest from britain and Germany was especially high, but they had also received enquiries from russia and the united states. the site of the dig has also been inundated with visitors curious to see the last resting of the vampire. bozhidar dimitrov, the archaeologist who discovered the skeleton, which dates back 700 years, said the victim had been stabbed a number of times in the chest and stomach with the metal stake to prevent him from rising from the dead and attacking the living. the archaeologist explained that the "vampire" was a probably a legendary pirate called Krivich crooked and speculated that his pirating skills may have led to rumours that he practised witchcraft, and that accounted for the stake. the latest discovery has prompted other towns home to "vampire skeletons" to invest in marketing their unusual attractions in order to proďŹ t from vampire tourists.

GreaT Wall Of cHina : MaKinG THe MOST Of YOUr ViSiT One of the oldest existing manmade structures, more than 2,000 years old and a world-travel icon that ranks alongside the pyramids of Egypt and Stonehenge - the Great Wall of China should be on every traveler's bucket list. To make the most of your visit, take some advice from these dos and don'ts. DO choose a section of the wall that's right for you. most travelers visit one of these sections from their hotel base in beijing: Juyongguan (closest to beijing but less interesting than most other sections); badaling (close but crowded); mutianyu (farther away but less crowded and set among gorgeous mountains); and Jinshanling and simatai (farther away still, but perfect for adventurers). note: simatai is currently closed for site improvements. DON'T spend less than two or three hours exploring the wall. You'll need at least that much time to get the true avor of the centuries-old structure. DO go in the spring or fall, when

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G l O b al ne W S the weather is fine and the crowds are few. summertime is often too hot, and winter can be treacherous. DON'T forget plenty of water, sunscreen and a hat if you visit during the blazing summer. You'll need it all. Great Wall much longer than previously thought DO consider signing up for a day tour at your hotel's activities desk. it's the simplest way to go. tours cost around $30 per person and include mini-bus transportation with an english-speaking guide and driver. DON'T visit the wall on weekends or holidays, when it is most crowded. remember, it's not just foreigners who tour the Great Wall. chinese love to visit as well on their days off. DO visit either badaling or mutianyu if you have mobility concerns; they both have aerial cable cars. mutianyu also has a ski lift, but only badaling is wheelchair accessible. DON'T expect clear skies. the awful smog that often afflicts beijing can spread to the wall itself, lending a dull haze to the surroundings. if possible, do try to visit on a breezy day or after a rainstorm.

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DO take a ride on the wild, milelong toboggan track that leads down from the wall at mutianyu to the village at the base of the wall. DON'T believe that you can see the wall from space. apollo astronaut alan bean said he tried to spot it, but that no man-made object is visible once you leave the earth's orbit.

clia cOMMeMOraTeS WOrld OceanS daY In honor of World Oceans Day, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) highlighted the industry’s longstanding support of measures to protect the world’s oceans wherever its ships operate. “the cruise line industry is fully committed to the responsible, sustainable stewardship of our oceans, coastal areas and beaches,” said clia President and ceo christine duffy. “the world’s oceans are critical to the long-term success and viability of our industry and our member lines employ a number of responsible practices and innovations to protect the oceans for future generations.” World oceans day has been celebrated on June 8 since its proposal at the 1992 earth summit in brazil. since 2008, the united nations has recognized the day dedicated to the honor, integrity, and importance of the world’s oceans. in honor of World oceans day, the cruise industry charitable Foundation (cicF), which is funded by clia’s member cruise lines, has made a $5,000 donation to the cousteau society, a non-profit organization founded in 1973 by Jacques cousteau. the cousteau society raises funds for ocean exploration, research, and conservation.

neSc rePOrT: eaST africa ranKS POOrlY aS cOMPeTiTiVe TOUriST deSTinaTiOn East Africa does not rank favourably as a competitive tourist destination, according to a new report by the National Economic and Social Council (NESC) which is urging regional governments to review the regulatory frameworks in the sector. the report was prepared by nesc in conjunction with the united nations economic commission for africa, sub regional office-east africa (uneca sro-ea). the report states that governments must stimulate private investment through the creation of specific tourism related fiscal, financial and other incentives. speaking at the launch of the report titled 'a study on the challenges and opportunities for tourism development', assistant minister of Planning Peter Kenneth acknowledged that Kenya is lagging behind the rest of the region in terms of total GdP growth. despite the challenges facing the country, the report says that Kenya will be the first country in the region to reach middle income status by 2030.

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nOrWeGian firMS UP Order fOr 100 airbUS a320neO Norwegian, one of the largest low cost carriers in Europe, has firmed up its order for 100 A320neo aircraft with Airbus. This follows a commitment signed in January. The order makes Norwegian a new Airbus customer, and as well, one of the biggest A320neo customers. norwegian (the brand name of norwegian air shuttle as) operates a network across europe into north africa and the middle east, and is rapidly expanding its low cost operations. the new aircraft will feature a single class cabin layout, seating approximately 180 passengers. the a320neo will support the carrier’s growth and modernization strategy. “We are very pleased to be an airbus customer and look forward to a close cooperation with a worldleading aircraft manufacturer. this order gives us an opportunity to secure and invest in the company's future,” said norwegian's ceo bjørn Kjos. "brand new, fuel-efficient aircraft are necessary for us to continue to grow. From an environmental perspective, we know that airbus is continuously working on measures to reduce emissions, making new aircraft a win-win for both the environment, our passengers and for us as a company,” Kjos said.

fUTUre HOSPiTaliTY leaderS PreSenT innOVaTiVe STraTeGieS fOr SilK rOad deSTinaTiOnS at the ecole Hôtelière de lausanne (eHl)-unWto silk road think tank, 170 future hospitality leaders presented innovative strategies for how 10 unWto member states can maximize their positioning as silk road destinations (lausanne, switzerland, June 4, 2012). a panel of judges consisting of eHl management, unWto officials, and member states representatives selected the three winning student teams who developed the most outstanding strategies for azerbaijan (first place), the altai Krai region of the russian Federation (second place), and the islamic republic of iran (third place). the winning team will visit altai Krai later this year to work with the local government to develop a comprehensive silk road tourism strategy for the region. over the past eight weeks, eHl students have been working through their strategic management course to come up with 5-10 year strategies for 10 unWto member states as part of their final assessment before graduating. students were tasked with preparing innovative and feasible strategies for albania, armenia, azerbaijan, china, Greece, the republic of Korea, iran, russia, turkey, and ukraine. the strategies were developed in line with the unWto silk road action Plan 2012-2013 and the un millennium development Goals.

US and KOrea TO annOUnce reciPrOcal TrUSTed TraVeler aGreeMenT Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Acting Commissioner David V. Aguilar and Republic of Korea Minster of Justice Jae-Jin Kwon will jointly announce a reciprocal agreement for each nation’s trusted traveler programs – the U.S. Global Entry and Korea Smart Entry Service – Tuesday, June 12 at Washington Dulles International Airport. Korea is the third country to have a fully reciprocal, publicly available trusted traveler program with the united states, joining the netherlands and canada and is the first permanent trusted traveler program the u. s. has in asia. Global entry kiosks and smart entry service e-gates allow expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers. both programs allow members to be processed in a fraction of the time it takes travelers using the traditional inspection process.

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africa TraVel aSSOciaTiOn’S HallMarK inTernaTiOnal eVenT Cultural Night at ATA Annual World Congress / Image via Africa Travel Association the africa travel association, the world’s leading travel industry trade association promoting tourism to africa, held its 37th annual congress in victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, may 1822, 2012. more than 500 delegates from government, business, and the non-profit sectors gathered at ata’s hallmark event in africa. the theme, “africa tourism: Partnering for the Future,” focused on how tourism, with growth rates in emerging markets outperforming more established destinations, is one of the most promising industries on the african continent for development. south african airways served as Presenting sponsor and official congress carrier, and arik air served as official media carrier.

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“our 37th congress has been a real success with significant outcomes that will have a positive impact on the tourism industry in Zimbabwe and across africa,” said edward bergman, ata executive director, “now more than ever, the tourism industry has a greater ability to affect lives and contribute to positive growth and development, and ata is pleased to be at the heart of this process.”

MalaYSia TOUriSM PrOMOTiOn bOard becOMeS deSTinaTiOn MeMber Of icTP HALEIWA, Hawaii, USA & BRUSSELS, Belgium – The International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) announced that the Malaysia Tourism Board, popularly known as Tourism Malaysia, has become a member of the growing alliance of international destinations. ictP President Geoffrey lipman welcomed the new membership saying: “at last month's Pata annual meeting, malaysia showed again why it is such an important travel and tourism player. it was a pleasure to share a platform with a committed tourism minister - dato sri dr. ng Yen Yen - who recognizes the benefits of green growth and is driving a quality mindset." tourism malaysia's objective is to promote malaysia as an outstanding tourist destination. it aims to showcase malaysia's unique wonders, attractions, and cultures, as well as develop domestic tourism and enhance malaysia's share of the market for meetings, incentives, conventions, and exhibitions (mice). the ultimate goal of tourism malaysia is to increase the number of foreign tourists to the country and extend the average length of their stay, so as to increase malaysia's tourism revenue.

ictP chairman Juergen t. steinmetz said: “ictP is pleased to support tourism malaysia’s efforts to market the country as a destination of excellence and to make the tourism industry a major contributor to the socio-economic development of

this nation. the full focus of tourism malaysia is on promoting the country domestically and internationally, and ictP and its members can help to support that aim.” tourism malaysia aims to encourage tourism and its related industries in malaysia. it is hoped that this would help promote new investments in the country, as well as provide increased employment opportunities. the growth of tourism would also contribute positively to the country's economic development and quality of life. there is a saying in the country: to know malaysia is to love malaysia. it is a bubbling, bustling melting pot of races and religions where malays, indians, chinese, and many other ethnic groups live together in peace and harmony. this multiculturalism has not only made malaysia a gastronomical paradise, it has also made malaysia home to hundreds of colorful festivals, perfect for the visiting traveler. http://www.tourism.gov.my/

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SaVOr 'a TaSTe Of MOnTrÉal aPP' frOM ediTOrS Of naTiOnal GeOGraPHic TraVeler MaGaZine dUSiT inTernaTiOnal aPPOinTS aSSiSTanT Vice PreSidenT - GlObal SaleS Mr. James Ramage has been appointed Assistant Vice President, Global Sales for Dusit International. His primary responsibility is to drive topline performance among the groups hotels and resorts, through the development and execution of tactical and strategic sales initiatives, and strengthen partnerships world-wide. mr. ramage brings with him almost three decades of experience in the travel and hospitality industry including more than fifteen (15) years managing sales, business development and marketing teams in europe, australia, china and thailand. in his most recent position as regional director of sales and marketing for starwood he was responsible for twenty-two (22) hotels in thailand, cambodia and vietnam. Prior to this role he oversaw forty-six (46) of the group's hotels and resorts in Greater china. He has also held positions with marriott hotels in london, uK and Florida, usa.

Food is the key to unlocking Montréal's rich history and culture with "A Taste of Montréal" http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ataste-of-montreal/id526949604, a free app from the editors of National Geographic Traveler magazine. "A Taste of Montréal" explores the diverse flavors, savory foods and iconic dishes that make the Canadian city a worldclass culinary destination. montréal's foodways come to life through great storytelling, stunning photography, video, 360-degree panoramic views and insider tips. optimized for the new iPad, the photos will have you wishing you could lick the plate right off your screen. From top restaurants to local lunch counters, you'll discover the essence of montréal. the app is organized into five sections: restaurants; markets; hangouts; iconic food; and "my montréal," featuring expert tips from locals on their favorite city experiences. in keeping with national Geographic's reputation for great images, the app also features breathtaking photo galleries that give viewers a peek into montréal's many hidden gems.

naTiOnal cOnSUMer PercePTiOn SUrVeY reSUlTS bOde Well fOr neW OrleanS ecOnOMY Improving traveler perceptions and record-breaking visitor numbers confirm that Post-Katrina and Post-oil spill tourism strategies are working a newly released survey*commissioned by the new orleans convention & visitors bureau indicates that73 percent of travelers younger than 35 years old and 68 percent of travelersages 35 and older say that new orleans has become more appealing during thepast 5-10 years, while 70 percent of all respondents said their perception ofthe city has changed in the six years since Hurricane Katrina, with many citing successful recovery and rebuilding efforts. With an unprecedented comebackstory, by all measures the city is booming. new orleans currently has morerestaurants than before Katrina and between January 2012 and February 2013 willhost the 2012 bcs national championship, the 2012 ncaa men's Final Four, the 2012sec men's basketball tournament, the 2013 ncaa Women's Final Four, super bowlXlvii and expects to welcome approximately 900 meetings and conventions. t

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Premier grand festival de l’été à Montréal, le Mondial de la bière est un événement de dégustation unique et convivial dont la mission est de redonner à la bière ses lettres de noblesse. Fondé en 1994, le Mondial de la bière est considéré comme une porte d’entrée sur l’industrie brassicole du Québec et d’ailleurs. Le volet professionnel MBière, débuté en 2005 avec la conférenceMBière, attire à Montréal des sommités internationales du domaine brassicole, ce qui contribue à la réputation de l’événement. Le concours MBière et l’école de biérologie MBière, créé en 2006, ont aussi aidé au développement de l’expertise québécoise dans le domaine. Devenu un incontournable pour les amateurs de bière, l’événement attire chaque année plus de 80 000 visiteurs qui fréquentent le site à la recherche de produits de qualité, dont plusieurs sont présentés en exclusivité au Festival. Afin de les satisfaire, la programmation du Mondial de la bière comprend également un volet éducatif particulièrement étoffé.

Que ce soit par les rencontres avec les brasseurs, le concours des bières Grand public ou les ateliers bières et fromages, les amateurs ont tous les outils en main pour cultiver leur ouverture d’esprit, éduquer leur palais et étancher leur soif de découvertes. au fil des années, l’événement est devenu le plus important festival de bières internationales en amérique et sa réputation dépasse maintenant les frontières du pays. Pendant européen de l’événement montréalais, le mondial de la bière de strasbourg, dont la première édition s’est déroulée du 16 au 18 octobre 2009, entend devenir l’événement brassicole de l’europe. Pour tout savoir sur les festivals mondial de la bière à venir... dans le monde, suivez le site internet : http://festivalmondialbiere.qc.ca/ t

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PlanetWildlife Promotes 'Magnificent Tiger'­Tours In­India E

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ndangered­species­day­marked on­the­18th­May­in­the­USA focused­international­attention­on the­dwindling­numbers­of­many­ animals­whose­habitat­is­becoming increasingly­threatened­and­in­India, of­particular­concern,­is­the­fate­of the­Indian­Tiger.­­PlanetWildlife.com is­currently­promoting­three­exceptional­itineraries­which­allow­visitors to­observe­these­magnificent­ creatures­in­proximity.­­It­is­not­well known­that­each­tiger­has­its­own distinct­pattern,­travels­alone,­is­a great­swimmer,­can­leap­up­to­33 feet,­is­exceedingly­territorial,­and had­been­thriving­on­earth­for­more than­two­million­years.....today there­are­approximately­3,000­left in­the­wild.

The best time to travel to India on a photo tiger safari is between October to April when the weather is most clement (averaging 28 degrees during the day) and the national parks are open to the public. For enthusiasts short on time, an ideal itinerary is the five-day single destination Classic Explorer: Rajasthan - http://www.planetwildlife.com/uk/travel/itineraries/classic-explorer-rajasthan . Priced at just £434/US$673 per person, it has been created for safari fans wanting a compact yet action packed itinerary in mid-range accommodation and incorporating the sights of Jaipur as well as the wilderness of Ranthambore, home to numerous tigers. Priced at £756/us$1,172 per person, the classic explorer: Kanha and bandhavgarh is a slightly longer itinerary of six days taking in the delights of two national parks in central india and departing from Jabalpur http://www.planetwildlife.com/uk/travel/itineraries/classic-explorer-kanha-and-bandhavgarh - with a decided emphasis on luxury. india's most famous wildlife destinations, Kanha and bandhavgarh, have the highest concentration of tigers so offers the best chance of spotting these spectacular big cats without compromising on style and comfort. Finally, PlanetWildlife's Kipling's Jungle retreat tour brings to life the tales of rudyard Kipling's 'the Jungle book' over an extended 12 days which incorporates luxurious accommodation and exploration of all three national parks (bandhavgarh, Kanha and Pench) and allows keen explorers the opportunity to go deep into the jungle riding on elephants for the best chance to observe at close quarters the elusive indian tiger http://www.planetwildlife.com/uk/travel/itineraries/kiplings-jungle-retreat - costing £1,454/us$2,255 and departing from new delhi. the approximate flying time to india from london is nine hours and visitors are met upon arrival and transferred in a private car to their accommodation. PlanetWildlife tours include national park entry charges and taxes, guides, domestic transport, accommodation and full board but do not include international flights, visas etc. PlanetWildlife sales offices around the world will be happy to assist visitors with international bookings on request. Please visit: www.planetwildlife.com

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he­Countdown­To­Special Auction­Is­On !­Starting­Bid­ Usd­$750­Per­Person Lion World Tours announces the launch of an incredible auction campaign offering phenomenal savings from the regular retail price! With a starting bid of just USD $750 per person! This auction will be available for bidding for one week only and will go live on 11th June 2012. The retail value of this package is USD $5600 for two people. Get bidding!

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"south africa on sale" is a package that includes four nights at the luxurious commodore Hotel situated in the heart of the victoria & alfred Waterfront with a variety of shops, restaurants and bars. most rooms have wonderful views of table mountain, table bay and signal Hill. While on safari spend two nights at bakubung bush lodge. tucked in the expanses of the Pilanesberg national Park, bakubung bush lodge offers the best of both worlds when combining the peaceful bush environment

with luxury and comfort. virtually all the animal species of southern africa exist here, including strong populations of lion, black and white rhino, elephant, buffalo and leopard. during two game drives you will have the possibility of seeing africa's "big Five". included in this amazing deal, while in cape town take a full day cape Peninsula tour, a half day Winelands tour and a cable car ride to the top of table mountain. cape town offers historic and cultural sites, world-class museums and bustling markets, inviting beaches and lush gardens, as well as great restaurants and wonderful shopping. lion World tours' President, lucille sive says, "in keeping with our motto of affordable luxury this amazing deal gives clients a chance to bid on an incredible package at an unbelievable price, and take a trip to see everything that south africa has to offer." to book this travel deal visit www.lionworldtours.com and click the "auctions" tab to see the offer and start bidding or call lion World tours at 1-800-387-2706 (usa) or 1-800-668-9968 (canada) for any other travel deals. lion World tours has just been honoured as top Producing tour operator by south african tourism for 2009, 2010 & 2011. in may lion World tours was also bestowed south african airways award of excellence in travel and tourism for north america for 2011. lion World tours specializes in group and individual tours to southern and east africa, and is a member of the travel corporation, which also includes trafalgar, contiki, brendan vacations, red carnation boutique Hotel collection, uniworld boutique river cruise collection and insight vacations. in its fifth decade, clients continue to benefit from lion World tours' destination knowledge, expertise, and emphasis on customer service. With their safari specialists all having first-hand knowledge of africa, lion World tours can confidently assist clients in creating an african adventure that fits their specific interests as well as their budget. affordable luxury and value for money are what keep clients coming back to lion World tours. t

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remier­Asia­Travel­Company Offers­Advice­on­Navigating India’s­Best­Markets

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All the perfumes of Arabia may be found in the Middle East, but for everything else look no further than the markets of India, where merchants have been plying their wares for centuries, in bazaars that seem straight out of The Thousand and One Nights. asia transpacific Journeys, the top american operator of tours to asia offers its list of the best places to wander, haggle, and purchase that priceless piece that you’ll treasure forever.

Chor Bazaar, Mumbai—rummage to your heart's content at “thieves market,” awash with antiques and vintage coins, bronze and an almost endless array of both trinkets and treasure. Market at Meenakshi Temple, Madurai— this temple is the spiritual heart of south india, yet its many carved and painted halls also contain a massive market. elaborately decorated elephants roam through its corridors, and all manner of goods—from incense to bollywood posters to fake rolex watches—is traded at this bazaar. Night Markets of Goa—a marvelous spectacle replete with painted cows and a myriad of stalls offering a wide range of colorful batik dresses and skirts, and hand-beaded necklaces for only one dollar a strand. Dilli Haat, Delhi— venture through one of the capital city’s hidden treasures, a lesser known outdoor market place made up of distinct areas representing the different states of india and the crafts indigenous to each. skilled regional artisans eagerly negotiate and sell everything from textile purses to beaded slippers. this is truly a bargain shopper’s paradise. Spice Market, Cochin—the best antiques and spice market in the south of india, this trading center reflects myriad cultures—it was occupied at various times by british, dutch, Portuguese and arab traders. troll for cardamom, nutmeg, black pepper and cinnamon of legendary fragrance and quality. t

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YTL­Hotels Y Scaled Mount Kinabalu­To Mark­Gaya Island Resort's Presence­In Borneo

TL­Hotels­has­recently­imprinted its­footprints­by­scaling­the majestic­Mount­Kinabalu,­South East­Asia’s­highest­peak­located­in the­Kinabalu­National­Park,­a­World Heritage­Site.­The­initiative­marked YTL­Hotels’­inaugural­presence­in Borneo.­ A group of 15 people consisting of team members of the upcoming Gaya Island Resort, Malaysian celebrities Elaine Daly and Carmen Soo and resort partners - Reef Check Malaysia, Scubazoo, North Borneo Safari and Let’s Go Borneo, participated in the unique pre-opening and team building activity which was led by Jeffrey Mong, General Manager of Gaya Island Resort. the group started the journey from the city of Kota Kinabalu at 6.00am. at 9.30am, the trek began with the sun shining brightly, litghting up east malaysia's natural wilderness and barely an hour had passed before a lucky omen was spotted overhead; a rare sighting of a red-leaf monkey. the team faced six kilometres of ascending stairs, made up of a variety of wood, stone and natural soil. by 4.00pm, they arrived at laban rata where they checked-in at Pendant Hut and rested for the night. When 2.30am arrived, the push towards the final two kilometres commenced.

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Gaya Island Resort Villa View a white rope and a guide showed the way as the group had to climb the first part of the remaining two kilometres by using the rope to help pull themselves up until they reached the final checkpoint. From there, a steep incline was their awaiting reward which continued all the way up to low's Peak (4,095 metres above sea level). the last hundred metres proved to be the most draining but rewarding as the group scaled low's Peak to reach the summit at 5.30am to witness the day's awakening. dawn brought the rise of the sun which cast a light that revealed all that had been accomplished and a sight of sabah, borneo from east malaysia's highest point. Just as he had envisioned and set out to accomplish, Jeffery mong, with his team standing around him, raised the Ytl Hotels' flag proudly with the sunrise as his backdrop.

course that involved scaling down the side of the mountain which pushed the inhibitions of the wary and enthused the excitement of others but was a challenge which was met by all. Finally, as the sun set to close the second day, the team returned to their starting point at timpohon Gate. along with the rest of the team, elaine daly and carmen soo found the climb both difficult but rewarding and refused to give in to the challenge mount Kinabalu had offered. everyone left mount Kinabalu with the memory of the sunrise still clear in their minds. the sunrise not only offered Gaya island resort's team a sense of satisfaction but on that clear morning, it had also presented mount Kinabalu a shadow which it used to cast across all of Kota Kinabalu with the shadow's peak landing

all that was left was the descent. eight kilometres of declining slopes and steps awaited, including the via Ferrata, officially regarded as the world's highest. a

directly on Pulau Gaya and Gaya island resort, marking the resort and its team who had reached its summit, with the honour of being distinctively borneo.

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ummers­are­hot­in­the­Valley­ of­the­Sun.­Everybody­knows that.­But­Phoenix­locals­know something­more:­They­know,­come June,­when­the­mercury­creeps upward­and­resort­rates­fall,­it's their­time­to­live­like­rock­stars.

Summer is when prices at resorts in Greater Phoenix plunge as much as 60 percent. Some resorts offer rooms as low as $89; others package discounted accommodations with dining vouchers and spa treatments.

SO WHaT elSe dO lOcalS dO TO KeeP cOOl and HaPPY dUrinG SUMMer ? "the first thing they do is find air conditioning," says nina simmons, author of the Hot sheet blog for the Greater Phoenix convention & visitors bureau. "museums and movie theaters keep the ac cranked, so they are the perfect place to hang out and chill for a few hours." simmons, however, suggests venturing beyond the routine trip to the museum or movie theater. she recommends trying out the luxury movie-going experience at iPic in scottsdale Quarter or the amc dine-in theatre at the esplanade, or catching an idie film and microbrew at Filmbar in downtown Phoenix. "Filmbar is a godsend for movie lovers in central Phoenix," simmons says. "its schedule is usually filled with arthouse films and documentaries, and the lounge—which has this really groovy moroccan vibe—often has live music or a dJ at night." as for museums, simmons advocates not limiting yourself to simply strolling through halls and galleries, but keeping an eye out for lectures and traveling exhibits. Phoenix art museum typically has a full lineup of talks and lectures for the summer, beginning Wednesday, June 6, with a lecture by fashion historian and author caroline rennolds milbank appropriately titled "resort Fashion: style in sun-drenched climates." t

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Savvy­locals don't­'cope' with­summer in­Phoenix— they­capitalize on­it

but Phoenix locals also know they can't spend the whole of summer lounging inside a poolside cabana or sluicing down a waterslide with their giggling kids. a truly successful summer "staycation"—a term invented in Phoenix—cannot rely on discounted resort fun alone.

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oviedo es centro de turismo cultural y cruce de caminos, tanto del camino de santiago, como de la ruta de la Plata. Posee un gran patrimonio monumental y una importante oferta museística que recoge la práctica totalidad del patrimonio histórico-artístico asturiano. oviedo es hoy una ciudad abierta y moderna de gran proyección internacional a través de los Premios Príncipe de asturias. Hay que perderse por ella y descubrir su casco antiguo, con la catedral y su cámara santa, el teatro campoamor, foro de muchos acontecimientos culturales de la ciudad. de su impresionante patrimonio monumental cabe destacar santa maría del naranco, san miguel de lillo y san Julián de los Prados declarados Patrimonio de la Humanidad. además, oviedo es el punto de partida ideal para recorrer asturias y su inmensa oferta. el Meliá Hotel de La Reconquista ( tel. : 902 106 552 ) www.hoteldelareconquista.com tiene propuestas muy atractivas

para este verano, como la promoción especial con descuentos del 10%, 20% y 30% sobre tarifa en sólo alojamiento en su habitación deluxe para reservas de una, dos o tres noches o más, respectivamente. se puede reservar hasta el 31 de agosto y disfrutar hasta el 30 de septiembre. además tiene un programa de valores añadidos que por un pequeño suplemento permite añadir a la escapada sugerencias, culturales, románticas o gastronómicas (o todas juntas, claro). Por ejemplo, su propuesta “viaja y descubre” ofrece una entrada por persona para el museo de bellas artes, el museo de la sidra, la catedral y santa maría del naranco y late check out hasta las 14:00 horas por 50 euros; “viaja y enamórate” sugiere por ambientacion romántica en la habitación, late check out hasta las 14:00 horas y bienvenida romántica con cava y fruta por 54 euros y “viaja y saborea” propone un menú gastronómico local para dos personas (excl. bebidas) y late check out hasta las 14:00 horas por un suplemento de 70 euros.

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relAjAción en Un AcAntilADo en lA mejor ibizA dicen los expertos que el 60% de la relación en el cuerpo se consigue a través de la vista, luego está el tacto, el oído... Pues bien, en el spa cascadas suspendidas del Hotel Hacienda Na Xamena ( tel. : 971 33 45 00 ), www.hotelhacienda-ibiza.com, situado sobre un bello acantilado de 200 metros frente al mediterráneo, en la mejor zona de ibiza, los momentos de relajo están garantizados, ya que a los placeres de agua salada acariciando las distintas partes del cuerpo y a los servicios faciales y corporales de sus instalaciones de alta tecnología y su equipo de profesionales, se une la relajación de la mirada perdida en una imagen de ensueño. este conjunto de pequeñas piscinas a distintas alturas, con jacuzzis que actúan sobre cada parte del cuerpo y diferentes temperaturas en el agua es el complemento perfecto de un hotel que cada año

acoge a personajes famosos del mundo del espectáculo, poderosos de la banca o gente de la nobleza internacional que buscan intimidad y confort, pero que también recibe a anónimos huéspedes que saben apreciar el buen gusto, el trato personal, el exquisito servicio y la dimensión humana de este lugar. cada una de sus 65 habitaciones dispone de su propia terraza, jardín o balcón con vistas al mar y a sus impresionantes precipicios, donde dejarse sorprender por la naturaleza: el mar esmeralda pincelado de blanco, el acantilado salvaje, la naturaleza envolvente y unas puestas de sol inolvidables. su propuesta “entre cielo y mar” para dos personas y a partir de tres noches de alojamiento en habitación de 35 m2, con vistas al mar y jacuzzi panorámico en la habitación, incluye desayuno buffet, un recorrido por persona en sus cascadas suspendidas, cena romántica en el restaurante sueño Gastronómico cuesta 1.336 euros en total.

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El Sheraton La Caleta Resort & Spa ( tel. : 922 162 000 ) www.sheratonlacaleta.com, ubicado en la costa de adeje, en el sur de tenerife, representa una nueva categoría en los destinos de vacaciones de cinco estrellas en europa. está ubicado en una atractiva zona de tenerife y construido a pie del mar, entre jardines frondosos y con un equipamiento de lujo que incluye tres piscinas exteriores, restaurantes, bares y un spa. cada una de las espaciosas y elegantes habitaciones ( todas equipadas con la cama sheraton sweet sleeper ) dan a una terraza abierta con espectaculares vistas del océano, donde poder disfrutar del cálido clima de canarias en cualquier época del año. Para satisfacer el apetito se puede elegir entre sus cuatro restaurantes : restaurante principal, restaurante español con música en directo, restaurante japonés, restaurante y parrilla en la piscina, bar del

nadores portátiles. el hotel también dispone de aparatos de acceso a internet sin cable. Para quien busque relajarse, el spa, basado en los 7 Pilares del bienestar de starwood, dispone de salas de tratamientos multifuncionales algunas de las cuales tienen terraza exterior privada. el spa incluye una piscina vital ( climatizada con tratamientos de calor ), duchas life-style, sauna, iglú de hielo, habitación de cristal con vapor, salón de belleza y centro de salud. entre sus muchas ofertas, hasta el 30 de septiembre, propone el paquete “Golf en tenerife” de 7 noches para un jugador y un acompañante (no jugador) que incluye habitación doble de lujo, entrada al spa eurtonos por persona y estancia, 4 green fees en Golf las américas, Golf del sur, amarilla Golf y costa adeje Golf. Precios desde 164.41 euros por habitación/noche.

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DiSFrUtA el VAlle Del jerte, bello tAmbiÉn en VerAno el valle del Jerte tiene merecida fama por sus cerezos en flor al comienzo de la primavera, pero durante los meses de verano también tiene un encanto especial, con el oro rojo colgando de los cerezos, sus piscinas naturales, sus fiestas populares. Y, además, su impresionante río, sus magnificas gargantas, sus bosques de robles y castaños, sus conjuntos históricos artísticos, sus gentes... también tiene a un paso la reserva natural

Garganta de los infiernos y sus espectaculares rutas de senderismo, la ciudad de cáceres, el monasterio de Yuste, el Parque nacional de monfragüe, Plasencia... en pleno corazón del valle, en cabezuela del valle, se encuentran los apartamentos Prado del Abuelo ( tel.: 678 646 469 ) www.pradodelabuelo.es. son quince, ubicados todos ellos en un edificio de nueva construcción, con una capacidad para 2-4 personas, constan de un dormitorio (1-2 camas), un salón (con un confortable sofá cama), cocina completamente equipada, comedor y cuarto de baño con columna de hidromasaje. la decoración de los apartamentos ha sido cuidadosamente seleccionada por los propios dueños, que regentan su tienda de decoración en la misma localidad. todos los apartamentos están decorados de forma diferente dando así un pequeño toque de exclusividad a cada uno de ellos. Para los meses de junio, julio y agosto se propone un apartamento turístico en régimen de alojamiento durante 15 días por solo 450 euros, para una escapada de tres días/dos noches, el precio es de 120 euros.

tiemPo De relAjArSe y ViVir lA cUltUrA en cAStillA la villas de olmedo y burgo de osma, ofrecen dos de los mejores y más señoriales balnearios de españa,

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y día, incluye alojamiento en habitación doble, desayuno buffet, almuerzo o cena en el prestigioso restaurante gastronómico “el Hointanar” o “argaela”, zapatillas, albornoz y gorro de baño en la habitación, acceso diario al claustro termal (piscinas de agua termal mineromedicinal con diferentes jacuzzis, camas y asientos individuales de masaje con burbujas, línea en serie de chorros relajantes, cortinas y cañones de agua), así como amplias zonas de reposo, acceso al gimnasio, acceso a piscina exterior de agua mineromedicinal. Para estancia de tres o más noches se incluye, además, un circuito de contrastes.

conocer lA AlPUjArrA, UnA De lAS comArcAS máS SingUlAreS De eUroPA Pedro antonio de alarcón, Federico García lorca, Julio caro baroja, virginia Wolf, Gerald brenan, antonio Gala... describieron en sus obras la belleza y variedad de la alpujarra, una de las comarcas más singulares de toda europa. la belleza de sus increíbles paisajes y el entorno físico de la alpujarra, sierra nevada, ha sido declarado reserva de la biosfera por la unesco, Parque natural y Parque nacional, sobre todo por sus endemis-

deST in O mos botánicos y su particular eco-cultura. las posibilidades de disfrute en las alpujarras son infinitas: senderismo, rutas a caballo o en bicicleta, parapente, paseos en globo, rutas en quads y 4x4, descenso de barrancos... las propuestas de alojamientos rurales Benarum ( tel. : 676 612 225 ) www.benarum.com son una buena solución para una estancia del tiempo que se quiera en esta zona privilegiada, sin renunciar a ciertos privilegios. Por ejemplo, además de un auténtico aroma rural y un entorno natural incomparable, disponen de un spa-hammam con piscinas climatizadas, varios jacuzzis, cabinas de hidromasaje y cromoterapia, baños de vapor, sauna finlandesa, zona de relax y una zona exclusiva inspirada en unos auténticos baños árabes de la época nazari, servicios gratuitos para los clientes. todas las casas rurales cuentan con conexión wifi y además en la recepción hay servicio gratuito de internet. Y para los más exigentes, también hay suites totalmente equipa-

das. dispone de 15 casas con capacidad para 2, 3 y 4 plazas, de las cuales 5 son suites rurales con encanto, todas con una decoración única y típica de la zona. totalmente equipadas con utensilios de cocina, frigorífico, microondas, tostador de pan, cafetera, batidora, tv plana en color, dvd, chimenea, calefacción por suelo radiante, agua caliente central, plancha y tabla de planchar, lavadora, ropa de cama. Para el verano, ofrece siete noches por el precio de seis, a partir de 75 euros por noche.

leAnA, bAlneArio trADicionAl con SorPreSAS De VAngUArDiA el balneario Leana ( tel. : 902 44 44 10 ) www.leana.es, situado en Fortuna ( murcia ) y uno de los más veteranos de españa, no deja de ofrecer sorpresas a sus clientes. Hace poco ponía en marcha sus

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“noches de Ópera” combinadas con gastronomía de autor; en febrero nos sorprendía con la puesta en escena del carnaval al más puro estilo veneciano y hace pocos días rememoraba la última cena del titanic, con el mismo menú, la misma música, la proyección de la película de cameron, con leonardo dicaprio y Kate Winslet de protagonistas y en un escenario que recordaba en muchos aspectos el interior del propio titanic. todo ello, tras la revolución mediática que provocó la creación por parte de su propietario, Pedro de leana, del perfume personal del presidente obama. una estancia en leana, además de sorpresas, siempre resulta reparadora y muy agradable. desde hace poco, se puede, por ejemplo, disfrutar de su nuevo spa termal dedicado exclusivamente al relax de los sentidos y que presenta como gran novedad una piscina de "leche hidratante" para nutrir y rehidratar la piel tras los baños termales. las instalaciones del spa constan de una piscina con volcán de burbujas, una piscina con chorros cervicales, lumbares y jets subacuáticos, sauna de vapor aromatizado con las esencias diseñadas por el perfumista Pedro de leana para activar los sentidos, ducha de aromas de Pedro de leana, ducha pulverizada y una piscina de leche hidratante. estas incorporaciones se unen alas excelentes instalaciones y servicios que han hecho de leana uno de los más completos balnearios de españa. dispone de tres hoteles con un total de 173 habitaciones. su conjunto de piscinas termales exteriores, de nuevo diseño, es sin duda uno de los más espectaculares en este tipo de instalaciones. ambas piscinas se nutren de las benéficas aguas minero-medicinales de las termas de leana, que surgen de la tierra a 53 grados y que en las piscinas mantienen una media de 34 grados, similar a la temperatura del cuerpo, que permite estancias prolongadas sin problemas. el paquete especial “ensueño termal” que se ofrece a un precio de 150 euros por persona incluye estancia de tres días/dos noches, media pensión -desayuno y cena-, entrada libre a las piscinas termales, acceso al spa romano, un masaje de aromaterapia, acceso al circuito spa romano de sensaciones y un parafango. como oferta “low cost” en el hotel españa** el precio sale por 110 euros por persona.

AnDorrA, toDo Un lUjo DUrAnte el VerAno cuando se piensa en andorra vienen a la mente sus infinitas pistas de esquí y sus estupendas instalaciones

invernales. Pero andorra ofrece mucho en cualquier época del año, y el verano es una de las mejores. aquí te espera todo un mundo de naturaleza, de aventura y de sensaciones agradables. en andorra se puede disfrutar del contacto directo con la montaña, la cultura, el ocio, la relajación, la salud y las compras. también te ofrece una amplia gastronomía y sus confortables instalaciones lúdicas y deportivas. el hotel Princesa Parc ( tel. : 902 932 001 ) www.hotelprincesaparc.com inaugurado en diciembre de 2000 es un complejo lúdico donde disfrutar de todo tipo de comodidades que te harán sentir mucho mejor que en casa. el confort, la comodidad y el recogi-

miento son los elementos que describen a este hotel de 4 estrellas destinado al ocio y el tiempo libre. Posee distintos tipos de habitaciones, desde las funcionales para los más pequeños hasta las suites equipadas con lo mejor. Princesa & diana Parc ofrece su espacio Wellness, donde además de disfrutar de todas las comodidades e instalaciones acuáticas propias de un sPa, se puede optar por los últimos tratamientos en estética, belleza y bienestar. durante los meses de verano, el hotel tiene unas ofertas especiales, como la Formula Hotel club todo incluido para seis noches, más una de regalo con precios por persona desde 372 euros en junio y septiembre y 420 euros en julio y agosto. las estancias de cuatro noches cuestan 248 euros por persona en junio y septiembre y 280 en julio y agosto.

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trAtAmiento inSólito A bASe De mAnzAnAS en AStUriAS tras el vino, el chocolate, el caviar e incluso el pan de oro como elementos para aplicar en tratamientos de belleza y salud, ahora le llega el turno a la sidra. la sidroterapia, que naturalmente ha tenido que nacer en asturias, utiliza productos que tienen como origen la sidra y otros derivados de la manzana aprovechando cualidades de ambas y aplicándolas en diversos tratamientos que contienen propiedades terapéutico lúdicas. esta es la última apuesta de Hostería de Torazo ( tel. : 985 89 80 99 ) www.hosteriadetorazo.com un lugar que aúna un alojamiento con encanto, una singular gastronomía, actividades culturales y turísticas y su innovador spa. situada en una antigua casona reconstruida y renovada, cuenta con 30 acogedoras habitaciones totalmente equipadas, amplias, luminosas y con una decoración exquisita. tiene además un bien equipado spa que permite disfrutar aún más de la estancia. tiene piscina de hidroterapia, pediluvio, sauna, baño turco, ducha vichy, gimnasio y cabinas de masajes. Hostería el torazo propone su programa “intimissimo” que incluye una noche de aloja-

miento en habitación doble, desayuno buffet, botella de cava de bienvenida, baño romántico en jacuzzi, cena privada en la habitación, circuito spa les agües (1 por persona y día) con piscina hidroterapia con chorros, camas de aire y cascada rondoo, pediluvio, sauna, baño turco. el precio, de domingo a jueves es de 100 €.

lUjoS Del Siglo xxi en Un cAStillo meDieVAl en SegoViA el Castillo de Castilnovo ( tel. : 91 426 23 10 ) http://hotelcastilnovo.es es una sorpresa para el viajero. ubicado en un lugar de ensueño, la fortaleza alza sus seis torres entre un bosque de álamos, chopos, encinas y sabinas. el estilo arquitectónico más destacado es el gótico-mudéjar, aunque se observan restos árabes, isabelinos y neoclásicos, configurando un conjunto ecléctico lleno de encanto. el origen del castillo está todavía en la penumbra, algunos investigadores opinan que se remonta al siglo viii por obra de abd-al rahmán i, otros, sin embargo, se lo atribuyen a almanzor (siglo X). Parece probado que castilnovo responde a la necesidad de protegerse ante los primeros ataques cristianos

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del inicio de la reconquista. el castillo es, por tanto, un testimonio arquitectónico del inicio de esta fundamental época histórica. en la actualidad, castilnovo vive un período de esplendor gracias a la iniciativa de un grupo de gente de recuperar su belleza y ver convertido el castillo en un foco irradiador de cultura. estos muros acogen a “castilnovo” asociación cultural Hispano mexicana que tiene como fin promover y difundir la cultura mexicana en españa, profundizando en los vínculos existentes entre ambas culturas. Por ello, las salas de castilnovo se decoran con bellas muestras de la cultura mexicana componiendo un espacio ecléctico. además, castilnovo es un alojamiento con todos los atractivos del siglo XXi, con habitaciones amplias y acogedoras y todos los servicios e instalaciones para celebrar eventos. desde el castillo se organizan diversas actividades deportivas y culturales en la zona. el precio es a partir de 34 euros por persona y noche en habitación doble.

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DeScAnSo en el mAyor centro De tAlASoterAPiA De eUroPA en grAn cAnAriA las propiedades del agua de mar para el cuerpo son incuestionables. en el su de Gran canaria se encuentra uno de los mayores centros de talasoterapia del mundo, con 7.000 metros cuadrados dedicados al relax y la salud. se trata de Talasoterapia Canarias ( tel. : 928 12 85 05 ) www.gloriapalaceth.com del un amplio espacio con

un total de cuatro piscinas de agua marina, que incluyen una piscina dinámica, piscina de gimnasia y la gran piscina "Puesta en forma", un circuito relajante de agua de mar calentada a diferentes temperaturas ( 33ºc/37ºc ) con 33 estaciones de hidromasaje, entre ellas equipos de natación contracorriente, asientos y tumbonas con microburbujas, chorros de agua sobre los hombros, muslos, abdominales, piernas y plantas de los pies, cuellos de cisne y cascadas y sillones con burbujas. en el centro se tratan las afecciones reumáticas, las secue-

deST in O las postraumáticas y los problemas derivados del estrés, como son el cansancio nervioso, la angustia, la pérdida de peso o la celulitis. además, una parte de la piscina se encuentra al aire libre lo que permite disfrutar de las estaciones bajo los rayos directos del sol. los tratamientos en el centro se combinan con estancias en uno de sus tres hoteles en la zona. los precios pueden varias según la temporada. su paquete "especial sensaciones Gorbea" para dos personas incluye alojamiento en habitación doble con vistas al mar y desayuno buffet, botella de cava a la llegada en la habitación, albornoz y zapatillas, menú degustación de siete platos en su restaurante Gorbea y un circuito piscina puesta en forma por persona y estancia en talasoterapia canarias, a partir de 71,10 euros por noche para dos personas. el buscador de viajes www.skyscanner.es ha encontrado vuelos a Gran canaria desde siete ciudades españolas a partir de 78 euros ida y vuelta.

relAjo en Un Ambiente SeñoriAl en meDinA Del cAmPo con una arquitectura señorial, realizada en 1912 por los mismos arquitectos del palacio de la magdalena en santander, más de 80.000 m2 de zonas ajardinadas y paseos que llevan hasta medina del campo y 64 habitaciones exclusivas con un gusto especial, orientadas a crear un ambiente cálido, confortable y luminoso, el hotel Palacio de las Salinas ( tel. : 983 80 44 50 ) www.palaciodelassalinas.es ya sería toda una tenta-

ción por sí mismo, pero es que, además, aquí se encuentra el balneario con unas de las aguas más mineralizadas de europa, indicadas sobre todo para afecciones dermatológicas, del aparato locomotor y el estrés urbano, que probablemente es una de las peores dolencias del hombre moderno. el balneario Hotel Palacio de las salinas propone su nueva zona de balneario, con una piscina termal cubierta de 30m2 con circuito programado de jets, sillones y camas de burbujas, río contra corriente, cuellos de cisne, dos estancias de baño, sauna seca y húmeda, circuito de pediluvios y zona de relajación, además de una nueva y ampliada zona de estética. sus tratamientos cubren también facetas relacionadas con la belleza y la salud: estética, cuidados de la piel, oxigenación corporal, terapias contra el stress, anticelulíticas... además, terapias exclusivas como cerezas con nata, masaje de las mil y una noches, masaje medieval, dieta mediterránea aplicada de manera tópica... y muchos más que hacen de él un establecimiento termal único. su propuesta “mil y una noches” incluye tres días, dos noches de alojamiento en habitación doble, con pensión completa, masaje con aceite “mil y una noches”, sorpresa en la habitación, estuche de cosmética de regalo y dos circuitos termales por persona, desde 299 euros por persona.

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e­Musée­des­maîtres­et­artisans du­Québec­a­pour­mission­la mise­en­valeur­du­patrimoine­culturel­québécois,­à­travers­les­arts­et les­traditions­artisanales­du­Québec d'hier­à­aujourd'hui,­auprès­des collectivités­locale,­régionale­et nationale. Ses objectifs artistiques sont de diffuser et de faire connaître les arts anciens et les traditions arti-

sanales, les métiers d'art et l'art contemporain. Le Musée accorde aussi une place toute particulière à l'expression artistique et artisanale des différentes communautés ethniques qui composent la population locale, à l'image du Canada d'aujourd'hui. l'orientation didactique et les objectifs d'information poursuivis par le musée en font un organisme à caractère éducatif qui rejoint particulièrement les clientèles scolaires et étudiantes.

PaTriM O in e Un PeU d’HiSTOire lorsqu'en 1867, la nouvelle église presbytérienne st. Paul est inaugurée, elle trône fièrement sur le boulevard dorchester ( aujourd'hui rené-lévesque ) à l'angle de la rue sainte-monique. elle est considérée comme la plus belle église néogothique de la ville et couronne la carrière de son architecte Frédéric lawford, qui malheureusement est décédé avant la fin de sa construction. en 1931, l'église est expropriée pour laisser la place à la construction d'une gare ferroviaire. elle est sauvée de la destruction grâce aux Pères de sainte-croix qui l'achètent pour la somme symbolique de 1$. en soixante jours, elle est démontée, chaque pierre bien identifiée, puis déménagée sur les terrains du collège de saint-laurent. elle est reconstruite par l'architecte lucien Parent qui la modifie légèrement pour sa nouvelle vocation, celle d'une chapelle catholique. Parmi les ajouts, une tribune d'orgue, des confessionnaux, un chemin de croix et de nouveaux vitraux. elle est aussi élevée d'un étage pour accueillir la salle Émile-legault, salle de spectacle des renommés compagnons de saint-laurent. devenue vacante suite à la laïcisation de l'institution d'enseignement, elle est transformée en musée sous l'égide de Gérard lavallée et ouvre ses portes en janvier 1979. la collection impressionnante du musée, soit plus de 10 000 objets reliés aux arts et aux traditions artisa-

nales, oriente sa vocation. À l'automne 2002, le musée fait peau neuve. la firme d'architectes marc Julien modifie l'aménagement intérieur pour améliorer le service aux visiteurs et redonner sa beauté au décor de l'édifice patrimonial. Parallèlement, une nouvelle exposition permanente, baptisée mains de maîtres, est inaugurée en mars 2003.

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PaTriM O in e cOllecTiOn PerManenTe en 1962, Gérard lavallée professeur d'arts plastiques au collège de saint-laurent fonde la galerie nova et vetera (réalités nouvelles et anciennes) pour sensibiliser les jeunes aux arts et aux savoir-faire d'antan. les oeuvres avant-gardistes de Guido molinari et rita letendre y côtoient de beaux meubles anciens. en 1977, Gérard lavallée fait de sa galerie le musée d'art de saint-laurent - aujourd'hui le musée des maîtres et artisans du Québec. en 25 ans, il enrichira la collection de plus de 3000 objets. aujourd'hui la collection du musée des maîtres et artisans du Québec regroupe des objets reliés aux arts et aux traditions populaires du Québec, datant principalement des 18e et 19e siècles. ils documentent plusieurs siècles d'histoire canadienne-française et rendent hommage à ses maîtres et ses artisans. les fiches de plus de 6000 objets de la collection permanente sont disponibles sur Artefacts Canada

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groS PlAn SUr noS mAîtreS et noS ArtiSAnS : mAinS De mAîtreS avant notre ère industrielle, les objets du quotidien dépendaient du talent et de l'ingéniosité de nos maîtres et de nos artisans. souvent anonyme, ce savoir transmis

de génération en génération, nous a laissé, au fil du temps, un magnifique héritage. ces traditions françaises, puis britanniques, influencées par les nécessités de la vie et du climat, ont donné naissance à des oeuvres originales, simples et belles.

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le musée des maîtres et artisans du Québec transporte ses visiteurs dans cet univers oublié et présente les outils, meubles, textiles, céramiques, orfèvrerie, ferblanterie, statues, objets sacrés ou autres ornements religieux qui ont fait le quotidien des canadiens-français des 17e, 18e et 19e siècles. la nouvelle exposition du musée, intitulée mains de maîtres, présente tous ces objets en contexte d'une façon magnifique. Plus de 350 objets sont choisis en fonction, certes de leur qualité esthétique, mais aussi de leur place dans l'évolution particulière d'un art ou d'un artisan, et de leur rôle d'objet symbolique, artistique ou plus simplement utilitaire. ceux-ci sont groupés par métier de façon à, d'une part, expliquer l'usage de l'objet ou

de l'œuvre, et d'autre part, faire connaître l'artisan et ses techniques. en bref, cette exposition se veut une occasion unique de reprendre contact avec une partie de la culture canadienne-française et de redécouvrir des métiers et des arts pratiqués par les maîtres et artisans du Québec. des contes attachants de Fred Pellerin, offerts par le biais d'un audioguide, ajoutent une dimension prenante à la visite du musée. ils redonnent aux objets leur usage quotidien, éveillent les émotions et remettent en perspective la force tranquille du temps. le musée propose aussi un guide d'interprétation qui permet d'explorer de près l'architecture du bâtiment.

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arTS SanS frOnTiÈreS le musée, en collaboration avec l’association des femmes arméniennes du canada et les Productions Kas Films, a présenté récemment le travail récent de trois artistes montréalais d’origine arménienne : Kaspar derderian, sylva Khatcherian et simon Kouyoumdjian, qui œuvrent dans diverses formes de l'art contemporain – la peinture, la sculpture, la photographie et la photo numérique. Pour tout immigrant, la réaction à la fracture ( dualité ) identitaire est un défi de taille. comment rester soi dans une culture qui n’est, au départ, pas sienne ? comment s’inclure dans celle-ci, tout en res-

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pectant sa propre identité ? la nécessaire résolution des problèmes d’inclusion ne peut se faire que par le temps et l’apprentissage d’une nouvelle forme d’appartenance qui permet de coabsorber des pans de la culture de l’autre ( réciprocité ). ces artistes ont tous passé d'une diaspora arménienne à l'autre, en s'intégrant à la société d'accueil et cela se reflète bien dans leurs créations qui puisent à la fois dans leurs origines identitaires armé-

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niennes et dans leur nouveau patrimoine culturel québécois et canadien. leurs œuvres sont donc un reflet de leur questionnement existentiel et spirituel. enfin, présenter cette exposition ici, au cœur des œuvres et des objets de culture matérielle canadienne française, est venu ajouter une autre profondeur à la réflexion proposée par ces œuvres d’arts sans frontières. t

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F­MOUNT­HOLYOKE­geologist­Mark­McMenamin­is­right,­neither Columbus­nor­the­Vikings­were­the­first­non-natives­to­set­foot­on­the Americas.­McMenamin's­theory­is­based­on­coins­he­believes­contain­the oldest­world­maps­in­existence.­The­author­of­a­1994­book,­Hypersea : Life­on­Land­( cowritten­with­his­wife,­Dianna ),­which­unveiled­a­new­theory of­the­genesis­of­terrestrial­life,­he­may­now­have­made­another­important discovery­-­one­that­sheds­radical­new­light­on­present­conceptions­of­the classical­world­and­on­the­discovery­of­the­New­World.

Ori Gin e S & diS cOVe rY Working with computer-enhanced images of gold coins minted in the North African city of Carthage between 350 and 320 BC, McMenamin has interpreted a series of designs appearing on these coins, the meaning of which has long puzzled scholars. McMenamin believes that the designs represent a map of the ancient world, including the area surrounding the Mediterranean Sea and a land mass representing the Americas.

light," notes mcmenamin. "i have been interested in the carthaginians as the greatest explorers in the history of the world."

if this is true, these coins not only represent the oldest world maps found to date, but would also indicate that carthaginian explorers had sailed to the new World a good 1,300 years before the vikings.

the numismatist, a leading journal in the study of coins, has accepted mcmenamin's paper on the theory and published his findings. at the same time, the scholar is trying to gain access to a number of coins - or casts of their impressions - currently held in european collections. these impressions will further aid him, he hopes, in proving the world map theory's validity. "if i had the time and the money," mcmenamin observes, only halfkidding, "i'd be in north africa with my metal detector trying to find carthaginian coins to further confirm my hypothesis."

it was his interest in the Carthaginians and Phœnicians as explorers that led mcmenamin to study the gold coins, known as staters. the carthaginians were closely linked to the Phœnicians of the middle east in terms of culture, language, and naval enterprise. both peoples are widely credited with significant sailing exploits through the mediterranean, to the british isles, ( Barr-ettanak in Phœnician language = Land of Metal “Britain” ) and along the coast of africa. on one of the coins studied by mcmenamin, a horse stands atop a number of symbols at the bottom of the stater. For many years, scholars interpreted these symbols as letters in Phœnician script. When that theory was discounted in the 1960s, scholars were baffled. using a computer to enlarge and enhance these images on the coins, the geologist - aided by his familiarity with land masses and shifting tectonic plates - was able to interpret the design as a representation of the mediterranean, surrounded by the land masses of europe and africa with, to the upper left, the british isles. to the far left of the representation of the mediterranean is what the geologist believes is a depiction of the americas. a number of classical texts bolster this theory. For example, in the first century bc, diodorus of sicily wrote "... in the deep off africa is an island of considerable size ... fruitful, much of it mountainous ... through it flow navigable rivers. ... the Phœnicians had discovered it by accident after having planted many colonies throughout africa." "i was just the lucky person who had the geologic and geographic expertise to view these coins in a new

mcmenamin's study of the coins prompted him to master the Phœnician language. He has published two pamphlets on his work regarding the carthaginian coins. one is written in ancient Phœnician, representing probably the first new work in that language in 1,500 years.

additional study may well reveal that it was explorers based in africa, not europe, who "discovered" the new World. at the very least, mcmenamin hopes his theory will focus new scholarly attention on ancient carthaginian culture. t

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Phœnicians, Canaanites & Punic/ Carthaginians are the same people : Eastern Canaanites called Phœnicians by the Greeks & western Canaanites called Punic by the Romans. Both referred to themselves as Canaanite. Read more : Phoenician Encyclopedia : A Bequest Unearthed, Phœnicia and the Phœnicians, Punic, Canaanites - ENCyCLoPEdIA PHoENICIANA http://phoenicia.org/#ixzz1y1Uhutfi

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Please read this note before reading the following article : It became evident to Salim George Khalaf during his research that various forces impacted almost all Phœnician/Canaanite subjects. In short, he found that historians and archaeologists were predominantly inclined to Eurocentrism ( especially Hellenistic supremacist who think that the Greeks had exclusive access to knowledge ) or Judeocentrism. Specifically, Phoenician thinkers were ignored and their work credited to the Greeks, Romans or Israelites. N.B. The red-highlighted "formulae" are to be applied to all the paragraphs that follow though they don't negate racial intermarriages. Comments or correspondence regarding these points are regretfully not open for discussion. ABUSE of open dialogue has made this measure necessary. All other subjects are, of course, open for discussions.

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1000 BC. with that they dismiss the existence of Kings david and Solomon. Their position is considered anti-Semitic by some ; and they claim that the Israelites were actually Canaanites themselves. By doing that they confuse Phœnician Canaanite history with Israeli history ( see the page entitled "Stealing" ). The same is further aggravated by some fundamentalist Christian's British Israelism and the confusion over equating dan, the lost tribe of Israel, with the Phoenicians, not to mention the preposterous fiction that is taught by the LdS Mormons or Anti-Semites. Read more : Phœnician Encyclopedia : A Bequest Unearthed, Phœnicia and the Phœnicians, Punic, Canaanites -Encyclopedia Phœniciana http://phoenicia.org/#ixzz1y1yMAaZp

Contact : Salim George Khalaf, Byzantine Phœnician descendent Salim is from Shalim, Phœnician god Phœnicians are not Arabs, Israelis, or of dusk, whose place was Urushalim/Jerusalem sub-Saharan ( black ) Africans ; Canaanites are Phœnician Canaanites, "A Bequest Unearthed, Phœnicia" — Encyclopedia Phœniciana Punic ( North African & Spain Phœnician International Research Phœnicians ) Center ( PIRC ) on the other hand, minimalists/nihiRead more : Phœnician Encyclopedia : lists ( as referred to by Biblical A Bequest Unearthed, Phœnicia and Archaeologists ) dismiss the 5 books the Phœnicians, Punic, Canaanites -of Moses and with them the exile in Encyclopedia Phœniciana Egypt of Israelites, Exodus... etc. as nothing but fiction written later than http://phoenicia.org/#ixzz1y1Z29Ruu

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recently, various studies4 have emphasized that aramaic may have influenced the Hebrew language very strongly, mainly in the second half of the first millennium bc up to the beginning of the christian era. it may also be said that other languages, semitic and non-semitic had their influence on the Hebrew language, especially those who had a significant cultural impact in the region such as the sumarian, akkadian,5 and egyptian.6 those languages left their mark on canaan before the Hebrew language came into existence. ugarit and Phœnician on one hand, and the southern semitic dialects on the other, have also given rise to many loanwords in biblical Hebrew. there is also influence, to a lesser degree, from Persian and Greek. some Hebrew words derive from indo-european languages, such as Hittite7 , and sanskrit.8 in the oracles of balaam ( nm 23 : 7 ) we encounter, for example ( roba ) ‘dust', attested in the akkadian inscriptions ; ( surim ), which means ‘mountains'; ( nehalim ) 'palm.'9 some of the roots peculiar to archaic poetry are found in other semitic dialects. For example ( P'l ) ‘do, make' ; ( mhs ) ‘strike', and ( hardus ) ‘gold' are common in canaanite and ugaritic texts, wheras ( Yatannu ) ‘let them recount' ( Jg 5 : 11 ) and ( mahaqa ) ‘destroyed' ( Jg 5 : 26 ) correspond phonologically to aramaic. the babylonian exile of the Jews exposed them to an aramaic cultural and linguistic environment. the aramaic language

before that time had been widely spread throughout the assyrian empire as the language of administration, commerce and diplomacy, supplanting the akkadian as the lingua Franca of the assyrian empire ( 1100-612 bc ).10 the incident recorded at 2 Kings 18 : 26 and isa 36 : 11 provides some indication of the spread of aramaic into Palestine. during sennacherib's siege of Jerusalem in 701 bc, the Jewish officials requested that the assyrian rabshakeh negotiate in the diplomatic tongue, i.e. aramaic. in the aftermath of the destruction of nineveh in august 612 bc by a combined force of babylonians under nebuchadrezzer ii and medes commanded by cyaxares, a neo-babylonian empire ( 605-538 bc ) became the dominant power. and the aramaic language remained a universal language during that period. it reached its zenith as the official language of the Persian empire ( 538-330 bc ). With the rise of the empire of alexander ( 336-323 bc ) in the east, the Greek language became influential in the region. the Greek translation of the Hebrew old testament ( at alexandria ), known as the septuagint ( lXX ), and subsequently the writings of the new testament, were only examples of such influence. but Greek never displaced aramaic among the Jews of Palestine or babylon.

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biblical araMaic Passages of the old testament written in the aramaic language are called biblical aramaic. they occur in ezra 4 : 8 ; 6 : 18 and 7 : 12-26. daniel 2 : 4,7 : 28 ; and the gloss in Jer. 10 : 11 and Gen 31 : 47. various scholars have tried to show that the original language of a number of books from the Persian and Hellenistic periods, were written in aramaic, and that they were later translated into Hebrew. this view has been presented in connection with Job, Koheleth, daniel, esther, 1 and 2 chronicles, proverbs, and ezekiel.11

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in the new testament, various aramaic words or expressions occur, e.g. "talitha cumi" ( little girl, stand up ) mark 5 : 41 ; "ephphata" ( etphtah, be opened ) mark 7 : 34 ; "eli, eli, lama shabachthani" ( my God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me ) matt. 27 : 46, mark 15 : 34 ; "rabboni" ( my lord ) mark 10 : 51, John 20 : 16 ; "maran atha" ( our lord, come ) cor. 16 : 22. aramaic inuence is apparent in personal names such as "cephas" John 1 : 42, 1 cor 1 : 12 and "tabitha" ­acts 9 : 36, 40, and in place names, including "akeldama" ( ďŹ eld of blood ) acts 1 : 19 ; "Gesthsemane ( oil press ) matt 26 : 36, mark 14 : 32 ; and "Golgotha" ( skull ) mark 15 : 22

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araMaic inScriPTiOnS We possess an abundant number of inscriptions written in aramaic. they constitute an extremely important source of information for our knowledge of biblical aramaic. With the earliest inscriptions dating as far back as the ninth century bc, from Zinjirli in north syria ; from nineveh, Kouyunjik, nimrud, Khorsabad ( 8th to 7th century bc ; from babylonia (6th – 4th cent. bc ) ; from tello, bilingual in aramaic and Greek ( 3rd cent. bc ) ; from egypt ( fifth to beginning of third cent. bc ) ; the so-called stele of sakhara, bilingual ( egyptian and aramaic ) dated the fourth year of Xerxes 482 bc ; from taima, north of Hijaz ; al-Hijr ; Petra and Hauran ; the Palmyrene inscriptions belong to the first three centuries of the christian era12 ; from the sinaitic Peninsula ; from Pakistan ( 3rd cent. bc ) ; from the former soviet union ( 2nd cent. bc ) ; and from afghanistan ( 3rd cent. bc ).13

THe araMaic lanGUaGe Of JeSUS at the beginning of the christian era, aramaic, in various dialects was the dominant spoken language of syria and mesopotamia. it developed a number of literary dialects, known as Palestinian Jewish aramaic, samaritan aramaic, syro-Palestinian christian aramaic, syriac, babylonian talmudic aramaic, and mandaic aramaic. in Galilee14 and samaria15 , aramaic dialects became the day-to-day means of communication. it is generally agreed that the inhabitants of Palestine, at the dawn of the first century, were acquainted in varying degrees with the Hebrew, aramaic, Greek, and latin. differences emerge, however, regarding the geographical and chronological limits of each language. some

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The Chaldeans of Beth Nahreen ( Mesopotamia which is current days Iraq, east Syria, and south east Turkey ) are a live continuation of all the indigenous people of Mesopotamia whether their tribal names were Sumerians, Akkadians, Amorites, Babylonians, Assyrians, Chaldeans, and Aramaeans. The language of the Chaldean people is Aramaic, a different dialect than that spoken by Jesus Christ.

scholars defend the theory that Jesus spoke in Greek, among those in favor of this is vosius, in the seventeenth century, d. diodati in the eighteenth century and Paulus, Hug and credner16 in the nineteenth century. more recently, a.W argyle argued that Jesus spoke Greek and that his audience understood it as easily as they did in aramaic.17 some welcomed this claim, but others were in opposition.18

others have stressed the role of latin, the language of the roman administration19 , they argue that latin left its mark on a number of public inscriptions as well as in a few of the dead sea scrolls. latin influence is manifested in certain aspects of rabbinic Hebrew.

in an age of reason, one has to look at the facts surrounding the spread of the aramaic language, especially the Galilean aramaic. in the synagogue, following the babylonian exile, Palestinian Jews had their public reading of the scripture, rendered in vernacular aramaic. that tradition was necessary due to the growing number of Jews who were more familiar with aramaic than with Hebrew ( neh. 8 : 8 ).23 this oral interpretation began as a simple paraphrase, but later, it became more elaborate and the various explanations tended to become fixed and traditional, and finally, these aramaic interpretations were reduced to writing, which is known as targums ( or targumim ).

m. Wilcox, on the other hand, considers the Hebrew language of the dead sea scrolls, which predominates over aramaic, as an indication that Hebrew, in new testament time, was not confined to rabbinical circles, but

aramaic targums exist for the Pentateuch.24 the oldest appears to be the Palestinian Pentateuch targum, which is available in its entirety through the codex neofiti i of the vatican library. it preserves the idiomatic ara-

evidence of Hellenistic influence, is attested by numerous Greek inscriptions, graffiti, and correspondence, Greek Pseudepigrapha written in Palestine, the Greek fragments of the dead sea scrolls, as well as the Greek influence found throughout rabbinic literature.

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appears to be a "normal vehicle of expression."20 along this, runs a similar view of H. birkeland21 , who challenged the usual view that aramaic was the regular spoken language of the first century Palestine. according to dr. birkeland, Hebrew, not aramaic, was the language of the Jews and of Jesus.22

an ci en T He br e W maic used in Palestine perhaps as early as the first centuries of the christian era. the second is known as the Jerusalem targums of the Pentateuch ( i and ii ), also known as the Pseudo-Jonathan targums. the third is the targum of onkelos, which was the official targum of the synagogue. We might add another aramaic targum known as the samaritan targum. it was translated from Hebrew into the aramaic dialect used by the samaritans. not only the Pentateuch was translated into aramaic for the benefit of the Palestian Jews, there were other aramaic translations also for the books of the Prophets. the official targum on the Prophets is known as targum Jonathan baruzziel. it had its origin in Palestine. aramaic translations are available for the Hebrew cannon of the old testament, known as Hagiographa ( Heb. Ketubim ).25,26 no one doubts the extent to which aramaic had spread throughout the levant from the middle of the first millennium bc, until arabic supplanted it, in the seventh century. a more difficult question, which has led to a significant disagreement among scholars, has to do with differences among, and classification of the various dialects of aramaic. the most extreme theory is that during the exile, the Jews lost their Hebrew language for aramaic. reserving Hebrew, already a dead language, for literature. this was saadiah's view, and also, in different forms, by a number of nineteenth- and-twentieth century scholars, including a. Geiger, a. meyer, G.H. dalman, a. dupont-sommer, and F. altheim and r. stiehl. meyer27 argued that Jesus' mother tongue was aramaic, and that most of the testament writings were originally written in aramaic and later translated into Greek. dalman agrees with the fact that aramaic was the spoken language of the Jews in new testament time. He concluded that Jesus grew up in aramaic environment, and that He had to use aramaic in order to be understood by his disciples and the people.28 more recently too, dupont-sommer argued that, aramaic was the only language current among ordinary people at the time of Jesus, and that it was the language spoken by Jesus and the apostles.29 similarly, altheim and stiehl30 argued that from the beginning of the Hellenistic era, aramaic had completely supplanted Hebrew as a spoken language.

a more sophisticated approach distinguishes middle aramaic ( from 300 bc ), and late aramaic dialects. in the first group, e.Y. Kutscher placed targum onkelos31 and the aramaic translations from the dead sea scrolls as well as insciptions from around Jerusalem, and aramaic expressions in the new testament.32 the later dialects, which belong to Western aramaic, are classified as Galilaean, samaritan, and christian-Palestinian aramaic. of these, the Galilaean dialect is of particular interest, because, it was used, for example, in the aramaic sections of the Palestinian talmud33 , the Palestinian targums34 , numerous midrashim35 , and various synagogue inscriptions. the evidence of the aramaic language of Jesus is impossible to explain if aramaic was not His spoken language. the scriptures were provided with targum for the aramaic-speaking masses who could no longer understand Hebrew. in the synagogue, following the babylonian exile, Palestinian Jews had their public reading of the Hebrew scripture rendered in vernacular aramaic. that tradition was necessary due to the growing number of Jews who were more familiar with aramaic than with Hebrew ( neh. 8 : 8 ). this oral interpretation began as a simple paraphrase, but later, it became more elaborate and the various explanations tended to become fixed and traditional, and finally, these aramaic interpretations of the scriptures were reduced to writing, known as targums ( or targumim ). targums exist for the Pentateuch.36 the oldest appears to be the Palestininan Pentateuch targum, which is available in its entirety through the codex neofiti i of the vatican library. it preserves the idiomatic aramaic used in Palestine perhaps as early as the first centuries of the christian era. the second is known as the Jerusalem targums of the Pentateuch ( i and ii ), also known as the Pseudo-Jonathan targums. nowadays, there are few scholars who would disagree that in Galilee and samaria, the spoken language of the time, was basically aramaic. more controversial, though, is the extent of the use of aramaic in Judea to the south.

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a n c i e n T He b reW The Ritual of the Holy Mass according to the Antiochene Maronite Catholic Church that is today celebrated, has its origins in the ancient rites of the Universal Apostolic Church established centuries ago by Jesus Christ and by his Apostles. Since establishment of the Church by Christ, many diverse forms of Christian worship have developed. In the same period, the rites and customs observed by the Maronites have progressed and flowered into the form which can be seen on God's Altar today. Syriac ( Christian Aramaic ) still remains the liturgical language of the Maronite Church.

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draper ( 1955-56 ) ; and r.m. eilson ( 1956-57 ). 20 - Fitzmyer 1970. 21 - the semitisms of act.

1 - in the Peshito bible the term "leshono canaanoyo" is used. in other bible books this is replaced by the term Hebrew. see the Good news bible for example. 2 - see ullendorff 1971. 3 - see, for example, birkeland 1940; baumgartner 1959 ; r. meyer (1966-72). 4 - For example, beyer 1969. 5 - see theis 1912 ; landersdorfer 1916; Zimmern 1917. 6 - see Yahuda 1933 (originally published in German, 1929 ; also lambdin 1953. 7 - see rabin 1963. 8 -see rabin 1962 ; see also ellenbogen 1962. 9 - see morag 1980-81. 10 - it should be noted that the designation akkadu,

23 - the beginning of this tradition may be reflected in neh 8 : 8, which refers to the explaining of obscure words and phrases in the Hebrew of the Pentateuch. 24 - the first five books of the old testament : ( Genesis, exodus, leviticus, numbers and deuteronomy ). they are also known as the "Five books of moses" or the torah. 25 - including Psalms, Proverbs, Job, song of solomon, ruth, lamentations, ecclesiastics, esther, chronicles, a book of late prophecy ( daniel ), and two books of postexilic history ( ezra-nehemia ) 1896. 26 - see dalman 1902 ( originally published in German, 1898 ; 2nd German edition, 1930 ). 27 - dupont-sommer 1949.

"( language ) of agade," which has been adopted by modern

28 - 1966.

assyriologists, was in ancient times used when referring to the

29 - see J.W. bowker, "the targums and rabbinic

semitic versus the sumerian version of text, while the Hittites referred to what we call akkadian as "babylonian," and the

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22 - "the language of Jesus", 1954.

literature, 1969. 30 - see also m. mcnamara "targum and testament, 1972.

assyrians themselves called their language "assyrian" when

31 - see e.Y. Kutscher, 1970.

contrasting it with aramaic. 11 - 3 vols. otto Harrassow ; Wiesbaden 1968, 1969, 1971.

32 - often referred to as the Yerushalmi. its dialect is that of

12 - see s. cook, 1974.

Western aramaic. 33 - the aramaic translation of scriptural books, especially

13 - concordance of aramaic inscriptions, scholars Press,

the Pentateuch, as delivered orally in the synagogue during the

university of montana. 14 - Galilee's most significant period was the thirty-year

period of the 2nd temple and later. 34 - its aim was to elucidate the meaning of the text of

span of the life of Jesus of nazareth, and especially the short

the bible. 35 - see m. mielziner, introduction to the talmud, 1925.

"active ministry" during which he proclaimed his gospel of salvation. 15 - see G.a. smith, the Historical Geography of the Holy land, 1894 ; 16 - see also d. baly, the Geography of the bible, 1957. 17 - see diez macho 1963 ; Fitzmyer 1970. 18 - see argyle 1955-56. 19 - see the responses of J.K.russel ( 1955-56 ) ; H.m.

36 - the first five books of the old testament, also known as the torah, or the "Five books of moses". they include ( Genesis, exodus, leviticus, numbers and deuteronomy ). t

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The Salzburg Festival is one of the most famous and prominent music festivals in the world. The festival was inaugurated on August 22, 1920, when Hugo von Hofmannsthal’s morality play “Jedermann” ( Everyman ) was premiered on the Domplatz ( Cathedral Square ), directed by Max Reinhardt. Since that time, the Salzburg Festival has established itself as the most important festival for opera, drama and concerts.

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initially the festival idea was based on the desire to create outstanding artistic events of the highest standard in a close relationship with the cultural tradition of austria, to the genius loci and to the special scenery of a baroque city. its program offers a unique blend of traditional and modern pieces: spectacular premieres, new productions of classic dramas and the most beautiful theatre, opera and concert performances. internationally famous stars such as f.e. anna netrebko, lang lang, rolando villazĂłn and riccardo muti draw culture buffs and the high society to salzburg each summer. salzburg Festival 2012 will come up with numerous highlights! and there is each year a high demand for Festival tickets.:232 events at 15 venues on 45 days.

to celebrate the start of his new assignment as artistic director of the salzburg Festival, alexander Pereira has made the commitment to only stage new opera productions and he introduces a new concert series: the ouverture spirituelle. this concert series focuses on spiritual music and aims to enforce the dialogue between christianity and other world religions and likes to add a new focus to the festival with sacred music. the idea of this ouverture spirituelle was inspired by the city itself – salzburg with its beautiful churches is predestined to devote more attention to the liturgical works.

OPeraS 2012 solely new productions form the opera program of the salzburg Festival from 2012. the conductor nikolaus

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a r T & M US ic Harnoncourt returns to salzburg as musical director for the opera "the magic Flute" by Wolfgang amadeus mozart and stages the opera for the very first time by playing on historical musical instruments. more opera highlights are "la bohème" by Giacomo Puccini with anna netrebko and Piotr beczala, "the labyrinth", schikandeder's suite to mozart's magic Flute or "ariadne" in its original version by Hofmannsthal/strauss in an adaptation for salzburg by sven-erich bechtolf.

draMaS 2012 each summer the front of the cathedral serves as the backdrop for the salzburg Festival's most famous play – Hugo von Hofmannsthal's „Jedermann“ (everyman). the story is based on late medieval morality plays and is enhanced with dramatic modern adaptations, Jedermann

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Sc OOP presents God, death, the devil and other abstract beings as personifications. the rich Jedermann is faced by unexpected death, calling him to his judgement. allowed company on his final journey, he is deserted by his loyal servant, his friends and his money; the figures of Good Works and Faith help him repent and save his soul before he is lowered into his grave. the open-air performances (at the large Festival Hall in inclement weather) have been one of the highlights of the Festival season ever since. besides “Jedermann”, the salzburg Festival 2012 emphasizes on classical German plays. every year there will be one world premiere. a play for children and one new figure or puppet theatre enrich the drama program every year. the successful Young directors Project will even more focus on the promotion of new, upcoming talents.

cOncerTS 2012 this years concert season starts with the new series ouverture spirituelle. besides well-known concert series such as the vienna Philharmonic, the Guest orchestras or the mozart-matinees, the program contains well-chosen concert series like salzburg contemporary or „Über die Grenze“ (across the borders), which presents slavonic music by antonín dvorák, Josef suk, bohuslav martinu, leoš Janácek and bedrich smetana.

feSTiVal ball 2012 the first Festival ball will take place in the Horse riding school on september 1, 2012. after a grand gala dinner at the Palais residenz the opening ceremony will be danced by the young couples wearing long traditional

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a­spécialité­du­Vorarlberg ?­C’est le­Bergkäse­du­Bregenzerwald : un­fromage­à­pâte­cuite­pressée­et à­maturation­lente,­comme­le beaufort­que­l’on­produit­en­Savoie. Et­ce­n’est­pas­le­seul­point commun­entre­ces­deux­régions : en­fait,­de­la­Savoie­au­Vorarlberg,­ ­il­n’y­a­qu’un­pas ! aU bOnHeUr deS VacHeS

le vorarlberg – la province la plus occidentale de l’autriche – perpétue depuis dix siècles la tradition de l’estivage : chaque année, à la mi-juin, les bergers quit-

tent les vallées du bregenzerwald pour passer quelques semaines à 900 m d’altitude au maiensäss ( ce qu’en tarentaise et maurienne, on appelle la montagnette ), avant de prendre leurs quartiers d’été dans les alpages les plus élevés ( alm, autrement dit « l’alpe » ).

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l’occasion pour les vaches de se repaître à loisir d’une herbe tendre parsemée de fleurs. en hiver ? elles retournent à l’étable où elles sont nourries au foin. du vrai foin. résultat : elles donnent un lait parfumé avec lequel on fait des fromages incroyablement savoureux – les bergkäse et les almkäse du bregenzerwald.

Un PeTiT GOûT de Miel ici, pas de fourrage qui aurait fermenté en silo, pas de conservateur ni d’additif : dans les 17 fromageries de la région, les 4.000 tonnes annuelles de bergkäse sont produites à partir de lait 100 % naturel, selon des critères très stricts et des procédés traditionnels. durant l’affinage ( de 4 à 12 mois ), les meules développent, sous leur croûte brune, de petits trous – gage de qualité – et des arômes qui rappellent l’amande ou la noisette. Quant aux fromages produits directement dans les alpages ( 200 tonnes par an ), ils fleurent si bon les pâtures qu’on dirait du miel. on en mangerait à toute heure !

Marende VS Marande d’ailleurs, au vorarlberg, on ne s’en prive pas. en gratin, avec des pâtes ( Wälder Käsknöpfle ), en fondue ou nature, le fromage de la montagne est de tous les repas. et de tous les pique-niques. l’idéal, c’est de le déguster en pleine randonnée, dans un chalet d’alpage : on y sert de réjouissantes « collations » que l’on appelle Jause en autriche mais marende dans le parler local. c’est une tradition que partagent aussi les savoyards : il n’y a pas si longtemps, ils prenaient à l’heure du goûter un bol de café avec un morceau de tomme. un goûter que l’on appelait, en patois savoyard, la… marande.

À dÉGUSTer SUr Place chaque année, à la fin de l’été, un jury se réunit dans le village de schwarzenberg pour élire les meilleurs fromages de montagne et des alpages. ceux qui sont primés ont toutes les chances de se retrouver au menu des restaurants les plus créatifs du bregenzerwald : le Gams et le Post de bezau, l’adler et le Hirschen de schwarzenberg, das schiff de Hittisau, le Krone de langenegg... on peut aussi les tester à la maison du fromage d’andelsbuch ( des dégustations gratuites y sont organisées tous les dimanches à 16h, ) et le long d’une instructive « route du fromage ». an Guata ! ( bon appétit ! ) t

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The Vienna Jazz Festival is an international music event held annually since 1991 and is now considered as one of the world's top jazz festivals. It is a fixed point on the international festival scene and a milestone for Austria and Vienna´s cultural landscape. As one of the three most important Jazz festivals in the world this factor has also boosted Vienna´s position as an attractive travel destination for fans of jazz-music.

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the genre of jazz is not narrowly defined : elite stars as Herbie Hancock, Bobby McFerrin, Joe Bonamassa, Melody Gardot and Rufus Wainwright will perform on the most exclusive stage of vienna, the fantastic vienna state opera. it is one of the world´s leading opera houses which in the summer is transformed into a mecca of the Jazz world. vocal acrobat Bobby McFerrin will be appearing with Webe3, a free-improvisational vocal trio which is an offshoot of mcFerrin’s voicestra, and also with the vienna Philharmonic orchestra for an unconventional

the exceptional blues-rock guitarist and singer Joe Bonamassa will be celebrating this time with vintage instruments and superstar guests. and the exalted performer Rufus Wainright who has achieved his success by carving out his own sound in the worlds of rock, opera, theater, dance and film will rock the house. another great performing area is the Vienna City Hall, a vibrant host of events. the summer turns the area in front of the city hall into a landscape of culture and gastronomy, making it attractive to both city residents, as well visitors to vienna. the neo-gothic city Hall´s main courtyard with it´s amazing arcades is also one of the popular venues for concerts. stars of the viennese Jazz scene are using this unique place to brighten up the night skies. Mother’s Finest and band is definitely an all star line up. three generations of jazz-funk keyboards and vocals will present a soulful night. they will perform individually and then collectively slashing out a program of super funk and soul.

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etween­the­25th of­June­and the­9th of­July a­fabulous­festival is­taking­place­in­Vienna­and­jazzmusic­is­going­to­be­everywhere­in the­city!­The­program­offers­53 concerts­on­11­stages :­in­the­best concert­halls,­trendy­clubs­as­well as­on­open­air­stages.­The­promoters­will­expect­an­audience­of about­70­000­people.­

Melody Gardot has made a name for her gently melting voice and her fragile ballads. she will present her new record that captures the essential feelings from exotic places : from the deserts of morocco to the streets of lisboa, from the tango bars of buenos aires to the beaches of brazil.

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the jazz-pianist and composer Herbie Hancock is a true icon of modern music who has transcended limitations and genres. He and his band will be presenting one of the top acts!

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performance on the periphery of classical music.

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another top highlight will be the concert of Keith Jarret . He will perform as a trio with GARY PEACOCK and JACK DE JOHNETTE - presenting one of

only 6 concerts in europe in the Wiener Konzerthaus.

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Monick­Lanza, M artist­ photographer of­the­sea

onick­Lanza­reveals­the­ subtleties­of­detail.

since the age of 12, this passionate of photography has had a different outlook on her surroundings. a vision guided by her sensibility. native of south of France, she gets her inspiration from the mediterranean sea spray, the colors and the fascinating light of her country of origin. With a traditional background, from film to digital, she developed an expertise in front as well as behind the camera. However, over time, her professional journey has been mostly based on instinct.

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Monick Lanza en compagnie du designer Jaimé Bouzaglo et Maria Salvati

established in canada since decades, she managed to have her artistic photos shown on both sides of the atlantic.

Point Rouge Gallery 2471 notre-dame West - montreal, Quebec H3J 1n6 www.galeriepointrouge.com véronique cossette 514-586-0554

monick’s first photo exhibit in montreal, view of the seas, took place at the Point rouge Gallery, from may 31 to June 28, 2012. t « When our universe is in harmony with man, the eternal, we know it as truth, we feel it as beauty. » Rabindranath Tagore

photo.monicklanza@sympatico.ca 514.910.7070

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trouvaille devait entraîner la mise à jour de quelque sept cents manuscrits et fragments dans onze grottes sup-

Les plus anciens supports de la Bible sont le parchemin et le roseau comme en témoignent les fragments de Qumrân. Le rouleau a été abandonné au profit du codex, livre formé de cahiers de parchemin reliés par la tranche, à l'exception de l'usage liturgique. En 1947, sept manuscrits étaient d'abord découverts au ProcheOrient dans une grotte surplombant la mer Morte. Cette

Naissance de­l'écriture hébraïque par © lAUrent hericher il exiSTe À PrOPreMenT Parler deUx ÉcriTUreS HÉbraïqUeS la première appelée également "paléo-hébreu" est née vers le Xe siècle et fut en usage jusque vers le début du ier siècle de notre ère, la seconde originaire de méso-

plémentaires. Les textes présentés ici sont des fragments du Lévitique en écriture phénicienne et des passages des deux livres de Samuel, sur parchemin, support prescrit pour la copie des textes bibliques. © bnF

potamie, fut en usage dès le vie siècle avant notre ère et supplanta progressivement mais définitivement la première vers la fin du ier siècle de notre ère. elle est appelée écriture judéenne ou communément hébreu carré. c’est cette écriture que l’on utilise encore aujourd’hui.

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FrAgMents BiBliQues de lA Mer Morte ( QuMrân ) Qumrân, début du Ier siècle après J.-C. Écriture phénicienne sur parchemin

l’ÉcriTUre PHÉnicienne OU ÉcriTUre PalÉO-HÉbraïqUe l’alphabet hébreu est donc né dans la région de Phénicie, vers le Xe siècle avant notre ère. il dérive de l’écriture phénicienne, tout comme le grec, mais à la différence de ce dernier, l’écriKetubah ture hébraïque à ( Acte de mariage ) l’instar des autres systèmes d’écriture Avignon, 1466 qui se sont déveParchemin, 1 f., 273-293 x 565 mm loppé dans la même région, ne possède BnF, Manuscrits, pas de signes pour hébreu 1415 (11) transcrire toutes les © BnF voyelles. seules les consonnes sont écrites, et la prononciation est resti-

tuée à la lecture. cependant, certaines consonnes étaient probablement utilisées pour transcrire les sons "ou" "é" et "a". cet alphabet originel est appelé aussi écriture paléo-hébraïque, c'est-à-dire littéralement "ancienne écriture hébraïque". l’un des plus anciens documents en langue hébraïque écrit en paléo-hébreu est une stèle de pierre sur laquelle est gravé un calendrier agricole. le calendrier de Gezer, découvert en 1908, daterait du Xe siècle, c'est-à-dire au temps du règne du roi salomon. la stèle de mesha, datant du iXe siècle raconte en langue moabite, une langue ancienne aujourd’hui disparue et proche de l’hébreu, la victoire des armées de Kamosh sur celle du roi d’israël ouri. l’alphabet utilisé est le même que celui de Gezer ou celui qui servait à écrire l’hébreu.

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O ri G i ne S de l’Éc ri TU re Pentateuque samaritain : Exode Fragments bibliques de la mer Morte ( Qumrân ) Qumrân, début du Ier siècle après J.-C. Parchemin BnF, département des Manuscrits orientaux, Samaritain I, Pentateuque samaritain, f. 125. © BnF

Rouleau de la Torah XVIIe siècle BnF, département des Manuscrits orientaux, Hebreu 58 © BnF

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cette vieille écriture hébraïque resta longtemps en usage. en effet, on découvrit à Qumrân parmi les 900 manuscrits exhumés des grottes en 1947 par les bédouins et les archéologues, certains manuscrits copiés vers le ier siècle de notre ère écrits dans cette écriture d’origine phénicienne.

l’ÉcriTUre SaMariTaine d’OriGine PHÉnicienne l’écriture samaritaine dérive elle aussi de l’alphabet phénicien. elle compte 22 signes et ne note que les consonnes. elle est encore en usage aujourd’hui dans les Pentateuques et les livres liturgiques des samaritains.

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Lévitique et Livres de Samuel Fragments bibliques de la mer Morte ( Qumrân ) Qumran, début du Ier siècle après J.-C. Écriture phénicienne sur parchemin BnF, département des Manuscrits orientaux, Hebreu 1427 pl. 7 © BnF

Juda, dont le célèbre prophète daniel. durant le siècle que dura l’exil, les Juifs adoptent d’une part l’araméen comme langue vernaculaire et l’alphabet araméen. Pour preuve, certaines parties de la bible furent rédigés en araméen. or, l’écriture utilisée pour écrire l’araméen est probablement née dans le désert de syrie mille ans avant notre ère. dans cette famille on compte l’écriture palmyrénienne ou encore l’écriture nabatéenne. c’est de cette famille que naîtra l’écriture arabe. lorsque cyrus autorisa en 521 avant notre ère les anciens habitants de la Judée à se réinstaller à Jérusalem, les exilés et leurs descendants rapportent avec eux la langue et l’écriture araméennes. l’écriture araméenne évolua pendant plusieurs siècles. or, les populations de Judée qui n’avaient pas été déportées continuaient à utiliser le paléo-hébreu.

l’ÉcriTUre araMÉenne d’OriGine PHÉnicienne lorsque nabuchodonosor conquiert le royaume de Juda en 586 avant notre ère, l’araméen est la langue diplomatique d’une vaste région allant des confins de la mésopotamie à l’Égypte. l’hébreu est une langue parlée par quelques centaines de milliers d’individus. nabuchodonosor déporte à babylone les élites du royaume de

après d’âpres discussions, les rabbins originaires de mésopotamie répondirent à la question "en quelle écriture la torah a-t-elle été donnée à moïse sur le mont sinaï ?" : "en écriture judéenne". ils réussirent à imposer l’écriture hébraïque dite carrée pour la copie des rouleaux de la torah. les quelques irréductibles partisans du paléohébreu n’abandonnèrent l’antique écriture dérivée du phénicien que vers la fin du ier siècle de notre ère.

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Qumrân est un site archéologique en surplomb de la rive ouest de la mer Morte en Cisjordanie, où se trouvent 11 grottes dans lesquelles on a retrouvé, entre 1947 et 1956, les plus anciens manuscrits hébraïques écrits en langue phénicienne actuellement répertoriés, connus sous le nom de manuscrits de la mer Morte, et d'un cimetière d'environ 1200 tombes.

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l’inVenTiOn deS VOYelleS dès le premier siècle de notre ère, en Palestine, en egypte et en mésopotamie, l’hébreu n’était plus parlé que localement en Palestine sous joug romain ou perse. les Juifs nombreux en Égypte, en mésopotamie, parlaient les langues et dialectes des pays où ils vivaient : en egypte, le grec, en syrie, le syriaque, en mésopotamie l’araméen, ou l’arabe à partir de la conquête islamique. l’écriture hébraïque servait à la copie et la transmission du texte biblique. or, l’hébreu ne comprend pas de système de voyelles très développé. les lettres aleph et Hé peuvent transcrire le son "a", la lettre Yod, les sons "é" ou "i", la lettre vav, les sons "o"

ou "ou". ce système loin d’être fiable, ne pouvait assurer la prononciation rigoureuse du texte hébreu de la torah et sa transmission sans faille. un groupe de commentateurs de la bible, savants spécialistes de l’hébreu et du texte de la bible, ayant installé leur école sur les rives du lac de tibériade en Galilée, mirent au point un système de notation constitué de points, de tirets placés sous les lettres hébraïques destinés à noter la prononciation de l’hébreu. ils mirent au point un système de notation, signes placés sous et sur les lettres hébraïques, afin de noter là ou s’arrête une phrase, là ou en commence une autre. t

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Venus et Adonis par Pieter Pauwel Rubens

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formation­de­l'âme­libanaise­et­la nécessité­de­la­compléter­par­le recours­à­une­autre­notion­:­il­s'agit du­mythe­d'Adonis. La beauté de cette légende ne provient pas seulement de l'émotion profondément humaine qui s'en dégage et du cadre, d'une grandeur fascinante et farouche, qui en a perpétué jusqu'à nos jours le souvenir. Elle résulte, tout autant, de la richesse de sa signification symbolique et des correspondances qui peuvent être établies entre cette signification et l'âme libanaise. Car cette histoire d'amour et de mort est, par bien des côtés, la nôtre : le sang du jeune héros victime de la jalousie devient, à nos yeux, celui de l'antique Phénicie qui, longtemps prospère et heureuse, suscita les convoitises d'ennemis qui ne la valaient pas et finit par succomber sous leurs coups. Ce sang, que le fleuve charrie à la mer, c'est le Liban, ainsi dépossédé de son âme, disloqué, écartelé,

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Afqa, la source du fleuve Adonis, par Anton Schrantz, école allemande, 1843. Valls Gallery, Londres

condamné à l'errance, cherchant refuge au sein de la mer occidentale, certes douce et apaisante, mais où sa personnalité originelle ne peut manquer de se dissoudre. Mais le cycle d'Adonis recommence indéfiniment : sa mort, à chaque printemps, n'est-elle pas aussi la promesse d'une résurrection ? Le sang qu'emporte tous les ans la mer est, chaque fois, un sang nouveau, riche des promesses d'une vie débordante et tumultueuse. Or, la source perpétuelle de ce sang nouveau, c'est la Montagne : c'est grâce à elle qu'Adonis ne meurt jamais définitivement et que le renouveau est toujours possible. 311e est le lieu des souvenirs et des lamentations funèbres, mais en même temps celui des maintenances et des recommencements dans: l'aube printanière et le rebondissement souverain des eaux. il n'est pas indifférent que le plus beau des mythes phéniciens soit si intimement lié à la montagne. adonis et son sang, qui sont le liban phénicien d'hier et de toujours, ne seraient pas ce qu'ils sont s'ils ne puisaient d'elle leur vie et leur force. entre la mer qui reçoit le sang du héros, et la montagne où il germe, se déroule tout le destin d'adonis, toute l'histoire de la Phénicie. mais cette histoire n'est nôtre que parce que, grâce à la montagne, adonis ne meurt pas définitivement, mais peut

continuer à renaître. toute l'âme du liban s'inscrit donc dans cette relation d'adonis, le phénicien avec la montagne et la mer. mais alors que la mer est bain, réceptacle, où le sang, en se mêlant à l'eau, perd sa couleur propre, la montagne, elle, est le lieu qui enfante et qui crée, où se nourrit le sang neuf des espérances de demain. t Jean Salem. Tiré du "Le livre et le Liban", présenté par Jack Lang et publié sous la direction de C. Aboussouan, Paris, UNESCO, 1982, p.43.

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riding­zip­lines­across­tree­tops­or swimming­with­dolphins­and­sea lions,­children­and­adults­of­all­ages can­share­memorable­moments­in a­fun-filled­summer­vacation. Puerto Vallarta is one of Mexico’s most popular destinations and Thomas Dale & Associates (TDA), a leading global investigative and security firm, found that the international destination is one of the safest for American and Canadian travelers. This is a sentiment agreed by travelers as this year the destination has received numerous consumer-awarded titles, among them “Most Romantic Mexican Destination” and “Favorite Mexican Beach” from the readers of About.com and “Trip Advisor’s Traveler’s Choice awards have chosen Puerto Vallarta as the #9 Beach Destination and the number one overall destination in Mexico. Following is a list of some of the more popular activities to be enjoyed in Puerto vallarta.

A Day in a Traditional Mexican Ranch : ranches offer tours on horseback, by motorbike or hikes through surrounding ecosystems. Sea Turtle Release Program every night throughout turtle season, may to september, staff members from various hotels located along the beach gather the turtle eggs from the shore and take them for incubation. once the hatchlings are born and are ready to be released into their natural habitat, the various hotels invite their guests to aid in the release of the newborn hatchlings on the beaches so they find their way into the water. Las Caletas Islands las caletas is a secluded paradise, with a spectacular backdrop of the sierra madre mountains, beautiful beaches, and even a tropical reef. Los Arcos National Marine Park Famous for its 1600 foot underwater cliff “devil’s drop”, this protected park consists of towering rock arches, caves, tunnels, and reefs full of marine animals. Yelapa & Majahuitas the small fishing villages of Yelapa and majahuitas are two relaxing and unspoiled paradises that allow visitors to come in close contact with wildlife inhabiting the hills of the jungle.

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fa rn ie n Te CorbeteĂąa considered to be one of the best diving sites in mexico. its remote location is a beneďŹ t for those visitors desiring a secluded diving site, away from the typical diving tour destinations. El Salado Mangrove Estuary the estero del salado lagoon is a paradise for birdwatchers; a beautiful expanse of white mangle, palm trees, mosses, ferns, and fauna. San Sebastian this remote village has retained the charm of colonial mexico while offering an impressive array of modern amenities and expansive views.

Canopy Tours : canopy tours are an exciting way to see and learn about the varied tropical ora and fauna of the rainforest surrounding Puerto vallarta. the adrenaline mounts as one rides from treetop to treetop, hovering over the canopy of the lush vegetation of the sierra madre mountains. Water Parks numerous water parks feature swimming pools, slides, toboggans, tube and thrill rides. some water parks also offer dolphin, seal and sea lion shows as well. t

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pushing­the­boundaries­ of­traditional­touring­to­make­way­for a­new­type­of­travel.­Offering­ardent travellers­in-depth­explorations, explora's­three­luxury­lodges­-­in Patagonia,­Atacama­and­Rapa­Nui­serve­as­gateways­to­explore­remote areas­in­Chile­and­beyond,­into neighbouring­regions­of­Argentina and­Bolivia.­Brand­new­for­2012, explora­has­introduced­12­new adventures­at­their­Patagonia­base­Hotel­Salto­Chico­-­the­only­lodge­in xplora­is­a­travel­pioneer­within­the the­heart­of­Torres­del­Paine­National Park,­Chile. far­latitudes­of­South­America,

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e Sc a P e opened in 1993, Hotel salto chico coexists with the landscape in a feat of architectural design that puts visitors in touch with the sublime surroundings. the 43 rooms and six suites, each with views of the macizo del Paine or the salto chico waterfall, nurture visitors with silence and privacy. Firm in the belief that luxury is in the essentials, explora has designed both the hydro massage bath and the bed for deep recuperative sleep after a day of exploration.

Bringing the number of explora Patagonia excursions to 35, the new adventures take travellers with a sense of adventure to explore the untouched landscapes of this mythical park, on horseback (think 'gaucho' style) and on foot. Declared a UNESCO biosphere reserve in 1978, the park's striking glaciers, lakes and rivers cover 597,595 acres, the result of ancient glaciological events, inspiring awe and humility. arriving at Punta arenas, on the southern-most tip of chile, you already feel at the end of the world. by the time you reach Hotel salto chico, explora's base in the heart of the torres del Paine national Park, you're following in the footsteps of charles darwin and Hernando de magallanes, the first europeans to explore this mythical land in 1520. the same exuberant flora and fauna will charm travellers today, from condors, flamingoes and parakeets, to guanacos (the south american grey fox), the south american red fox and the endangered puma. the park is home to hundreds of types of birds and mammals, and thousands of plant species. With the bewildering range of adventures to choose from, how do guests know what's right for them? explora's expert guides congregate every evening to help guests decide on which exploration is the best fit. Pouring over maps, and GPs at the ready, guides share their knowledge with guests as they help plan the next day's activities. new explorations at explora Patagonia feature 10 newly created treks, and two brand new horseback rides, offering half and full day options. many of the new journeys take guests to the northern region of the Park.

other amenities include the casa de baños del ona (ona bath House) for a relaxing massage treatment, the estancia 2 de enero (stables) to visit and drink 'mate' and watch the gauchos shearing sheep or breaking in horses, and the Quincho where Patagonian lamb sizzles slowly in time for the evening barbecue. rates for four nights at explora Patagonia start from $2,780 us per person (double occupancy). Family rates are available, and travellers visiting two explora lodges will receive a 5% discount through the explora Passport Program. explora's two other lodges are located in the atacama desert (Hotel de larache), and easter island aka rapa nui (Posada de mike rapu). explora's series of nomadic journeys or travesías also takes travellers across borders to argentina or bolivia on extended expeditions to stay in areas of remarkable beauty. t

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To mark his 64th birthday, Florida celebrity Snooty the Manatee is hosting the free Wildlife Awareness Festival on Saturday, July 21, 2012, from 10 am to 2 pm in the Spanish Plaza at the South Florida Museum in Bradenton, Fla. The festival will include exclusive aquarium exhibits and wildlife presentations on Florida's engendered species to promote awareness of Florida's wildlife. Party guests will enjoy free drinks, nibbles, games and art activities, including a birthday card making competition, and a personal appearance

by Snooty. For the first time, visitors around the globe can join in the celebration online. From 11:55 a.m. until 12:10 p.m., web users can visit http://www.livestream.com/southflmuseum to view a livecast of the event. Museum staff, volunteers and event attendees will sing "happy birthday" to Snooty at noon. Admission to the festival is free and tickets to the museum are half price. bradenton's south Florida museum is the largest natural and cultural history museum on Florida's Gulf coast. the museum features galleries and exhibitions to educate guests about Florida's history, marine life and archaic tribes. also housed within the museum is Parker manatee aquarium, home to snooty, and the bishop Planetarium. snooty was born in 1948 in captivity and was brought to the south Florida museum in bradenton as part of the 1949 de soto Heritage celebration. since then he has greeted more than one million visitors while enjoying a healthy diet of romaine lettuce, cabbage, broccoli, carrots and fruit. t For more information on the Wildlife awareness Festival and snooty's 64th birthday bash, call tara Poulton at 941.729.9177 ext 243 or via email at tara.poulton@bacvb.com.

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ith­today's­overwhelming choice­of­yoga­disciplines, anyone­starting­a­practice­might wonder­where­to­turn.­The­Iyengar Yoga­Association­of­Canada­/ association­canadienne­de­yoga Iyengar­(IYAC/ACYI)­is­a­resource for­students­and­teachers­in Canada:­you­can­find­a­teacher­in your­area,­sign­up­for­a­workshop that­interests­you,­read­the­latest news­from­India,­or­register­for­the annual­conference­online.­

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Today, yoga is popular as a form of exercise that helps students with a regular practice to become strong, flexible, and relaxed. This reputation is deserved, but it represents only a small part of the picture. Iyengar yoga is in fact an art and a science, an applied philosophy and a spiritual practice. iyengar yoga, one of the seminal yoga disciplines of the world, is based on the teachings of the living yoga master b.K.s. iyengar, author of the classic yoga treatise

light on Yoga, which has sold more than one million copies worldwide. b.K.s. iyengar began teaching in Pune, india, in 1936 at the age of 18, and has revolutionized the way yoga is taught. He is, more than any other living yogi, responsible for the growth of yoga in the West.

WHaT diSTinGUiSHeS iYenGar frOM OTHer MeTHOdS? the iyengar method works on the principle of meditation in action. Practitioners concentrate closely on the movements in the yoga postures (asanas), bringing the body into balance by increasing mobility, stability, strength and alignment. at the same time, this intense concentration draws the attention inward, quieting and integrating mind and body. iyengar yoga is recognized for its use of props such as blocks, blankets, straps, and chairs to deepen a pose, create awareness, or help a student to attain correct alinment. the teacher-training regime to become an iyengar yoga teacher is rigorous and takes approximately five years, with ongoing professional development required. most teachers upgrade their skills to more advanced levels. the certification mark, or trademark, bestowed upon every qualified teacher helps students to recognize a certified iyengar teacher or studio. b.K.s. iyengar makes it clear that yoga is for everyone, whatever the student's cultural or religious background or state of wellbeing. He calls yoga a "practical method for making life purposeful, useful, and noble." t

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WTM­2012­To­Host Dedicated­India­Region After­WTM­2011 Generates­£56m­Of Deals­For­The­Country India will have its own dedicated exhibition region at World Travel Market 2012, the leading global event for the travel industry, after its participation at WTM 2011 will generate a massive £56 million of deals for the country's travel and tourism industry. india tourism, the national tourism organisation of india, is expanding its exhibition floor space by 14% to more than 1,000 square meters (1,015sm) to create a dedicated india region at Wtm 2012, situated in the south Hall at the east entrance next to asia/Pacific/indian ocean region. the creation of the india region sees the Global village and travel technology regions move from the south Hall, east entrance of excel london to the south Hall, West entrance followed by the americas, middle east, asia/Pacific/ india ocean and then the new india region at the east entrance. the north Hall layout (from west to east entrances) of uK & ireland, europe & mediterranean and africa remains unaffected. india had a highly successful Wtm 2011 which will lead to £56 million of deals generated, reveals independent research from Fusion communications, either through deals signed at the event or in the following 12 months before Wtm 2012. Wtm 2011 saw india tourism expand its stand space

by 16% compared to Wtm 2010, which was a massive 28% more than at Wtm 2009. Goa tourism and tamilnadu tourism became main stand Holders for the first time, while increased support from the private sector saw travel inn, travel services international, trail blazer tours india, and Quadlabs from the travel agency sector and samatheeram ayurvedic Group and charlot beach resorts from the hotel sector exhibit for the first time. Furthermore, six previous exhibitors expanded their presence including creative travel, le Passage to india and travel boutique online while rajasthan tourism and Karnataka tourism exhibited for the first time. the region was also strongly represented in the revamped Wtm speed networking event at Wtm 2011. exhibitors took advantage of the chance to meet contacts briefly before the event opened and arrange a more detailed discussion later. overall Wtm 2011 will generate £1,653 million of business for all exhibitors before Wtm 2012 opens on 5 november. india's contribution represents more than 3% of the total. Wtm continues to generate double-digit business growth for the global travel industry despite the gloomy economic picture of the past few years. 2011's £1,653mworth of deals 16% ahead of 2010's £1,425m, with the 2010 sum representing a 25% hike on 2009. reed travel exhibitions director World travel market simon Press said: "i am delighted india has decided to increase its stand space to create a dedicated region for Wtm 2012. "india has continued to increase its exhibition space at World travel market over the past three years, which is a clear demonstration of the unrivaled business opportunities Wtm offers all its exhibitors. "india continued increased participation at Wtm will see last year's event generate an impressive £56 million in deals for the country tourism businesses. i'm confident the creation of the india Pavilion will see Wtm 2012 generate a greater amount of business for the country." t

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de gueules au bateau phénicien d’or, habillé d’argent, voguant sur une mer d'azur, accompagné au canton senestre du chef d'une perdrix d'or, au soleil levant, rayonnant et flamboyant du même.

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avalaire-sur-Mer­est­une­commune­française,­située­dans­le département­du­Var­et­la­région Provence-Alpes-Côte­d'Azur. Cavalaire est situé sur la côte méditerranéenne, entre Saint-Tropez et le Lavandou, dans le département du Var (83), au fond de la baie du même nom, et au pied des premières pentes du Massif des Maures. Elle est rattaché à la commune “le hameau du Dattier” (ancienne gare du Train des Pignes). connue en tant que station balnéaire, on y trouve deux types de plages : celle de la baie, longue plage de sable de 3 kilomètres de long, et les criques à l'est du cap cavalaire, comme bonporteau, ou la nasque, au hameau du dattier.

Un PeU d’HiSTOire cavalaire-sur-mer est une ancienne colonie phénicienne du nom d'Héracléa caccabaria. on trouve aussi des restes d'une occupation gallo-romaine à Pardigon. le village est placé sur le tracé de l'ancienne voie ferrée saint-raphaël - toulon ( parfois appelé train des Pignes ), aujourd'hui disparue. on peut cependant remarquer l'emplacement de l'ancienne voie ferrée et suivre son tracé ( et ce sur une bonne partie de la côte depuis le lavandou jusqu'à saint-raphaël. il existe même à cavalaire un “chemin du train des Pignes” ).

Les Phéniciens feront naviguer des bateaux de plus en plus grands aux charpentes et aux cargaisons de plus en plus phénoménales. le village a aussi été le lieu d'importantes opérations militaires lors du débarquement allié en Provence durant la seconde Guerre mondiale : chaque année au 15 août sont ainsi organisés un défilé de voitures militaires et une reconstitution de campement militaire.

dÉc OUV ri r leS VinS de PrOVence les terroirs viticoles du var, au cœur de la Provence, sont ceux du plus ancien vignoble de France. Ce furent les Phéniciens qui y introduisirent quelques 600 ans avant J.C les premiers ceps de vigne. Par la suite, les romains dans cette “Provincia romana”, contribuèrent à l'épanouissement du vignoble. les premiers vins produits furent des rosés.

sultat autant de l'Histoire que des importants efforts de recherche menés ces dernières années dans un objectif primordial de qualité. la Provence n'est pas uniquement productrice de vin rosé. les vins rouges et blancs y ont aussi leurs lettres de noblesse. trois appellations d'origine contrôlée coexistent dans le var : Bandol, Côtes de Provence et Côteaux Varois. le département compte également cinq vins de pays.

la cOMMUne “le laVandOU” le lavandou, station balnéaire et village typique, est situé entre toulon et saint-tropez sur la côte varoise dans le sud-est de la France. À 25 kilomètres de l'aéroport de toulon Hyères. À environ 120 kilomètres des aéroports de marseille Provence et nice côte d'azur. Étendue sur plus de 12 km de côte, la commune vous offre 12 plages de sable fin, allant de la vaste plage à la petite crique sauvage… tous les sables ont la particularité d'avoir une couleur différente : rouge grenat, différents gris, d'ocres et d'or.

la tradition vigneronne y est donc fort ancienne, et le var est aujourd'hui la première région productrice de vin rosé dans le monde, et ses vignerons en pointe dans les techniques de vinification sur ce produit. ceci est le ré-

avec la douceur de son climat méditerranéen, un environnement privilégié aux pieds du massif des maures, 12 plages de sable fin aux coloris tous différents, de nombreuses manifestations et évènements toute l'année, de nombreux sports et loisirs, le lavandou, commune à la fois authentique et moderne appelée cité des dauphins, vous accueille tout au long de l'année…

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