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Tonight: Eurovision 2012 Second Semi-Final [Live]

2012-05-24 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Eurovision Second Semifinal

Tonight, May 24, at the same Baku Cristal Hall in Azerbaijan, the Second Semi-Final of the forthcoming Eurovision Song Contest 2012 reveals the last 10 finalists. Which are your results?

After the great success of Eastern European countries in the 2012 Eurovision’s first round, the other 18 participants will fight it out for the last vacant places in Saturday’s finale.

Tags: Baku, Baku events, Baku Travel, Eurovision, Eurovision 2012, Eurovision 2012 Semi-Final, Eurovision semi-final, Eurovision semis

Eastern Europe Rocks First Eurovision 2012 Semi-Final

2012-05-22 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Mandinga: Zaleilah

Seven out of the first ten semi-finalists at Eurovision 2012 are Eastern European: Romania, Moldova, Hungary, Albania, Cyprus, Greece, and Russia.

Tags: Eurovision 2012, Eurovision 2012 Semi-Final

Baku Hosts Eurovision 2012 Semi-Final [Live]

2012-05-22 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Eurovision Semi-Final

Tonight, May 22, Baku, Azerbaijan will host the first 2012 Eurovision Semi-Final. The foreseen song contest, broadcasted live from the Baku Crystal Hall starting with 21:00 to 23:00 will feature 18 countries competing for 10 coveted places in the grand finale.

Tags: European music, Eurovision, Eurovision 2012, Eurovision Live, Eurovision participants, Eurovision Semi, Eurovision semi-final, music events

Sanvincenti: July Mecca for Theater and Dance Fans

2012-05-21 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Scenes from the Dance & Non-verbal Theatre Festival 2011

Taking place between July 20-July 24 in Sanvincenti, Croatia, the Dance and Non-Verbal Theatre Festival features contemporary dance, theatre, mime, circus, street theatre, and more.

Tags: Croatia festivals, Dance and Non-Verbal Theatre Festival, dance festival, Istria, Sanvincenti

A Celebration of Tradition and Color: Korça’s Carnival

2012-05-20 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Korca Carnival

Korca will soon put on festive clothes, preparing for one of its cherished festivals – Korca’s Carnival, taking place here on June 2nd 2012.

Tags: Albanian culture, Albanian festivals, Albanian traditions, Karnevalet e Korçës, Korca, Korça's Carnival

Where to Go This Summer: June Festivals in Croatia

2012-05-19 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Urbanovo 2012

For travelers to Croatia, June is one of the most exciting months. With rich and divers festivals all over the country, there’s something in store for everyone: Croatia will always fascinate, with history, art, cuisine, as well as a joy of life you cannot find expressed the same anywhere else. Argophilia Travel News has selected […]

Tags: Cultural Summer, Days of Wine, Festival of Nakanat Songs, Pula Superiorvm, Summer at the Stross, Urbanovo, Wheel Dance of Brod, Zrinski

Radisson Blue Opens Resort in Tsinandali

2012-05-19 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Radisson Blu Resort

The Rezidor Hotel Group reveals its newfangled Radisson Blu Resort in one of Georgia’s most touristic areas –Tsinandali, Kakheti province.

Tags: Georgia hotels, Kakheti province, Radisson Blu Hotel, Radisson Blu Tsinandali, Rezidor Hotel Group, Tsinandali

We Love Palanga This Summer!

2012-05-18 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Lithuania’s top seaside resort Palanga has gone all-out in its efforts to draw in the crowds this summer, kicking off this year’s “I Love Palanga” festival with a wide range of contests and events amid a carnival-like atmosphere.

Tags: Baltic General Assembly, Baltic states, I Love Palanga, Lithuania, Lithuania Resort, Myliu Palanga, Palanga

Top 10 Things to See in and around Sinaia

2012-05-18 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Peles Complex Sinaia

Sinaia is a mountain resort situated in Prahova Valley, Romania, famous for its tumultuous history, winter sports, outdoor activities and lovely surroundings.

Tags: babele, Babele rock formations, Brasov, Bucegi Plateau, Caraiman Cross, Carpathian mountains, Omu Peak, Peles Castle, Pelisor Castle, Prahova Valley, Romanian mountain resort, Sinaia, Sinaia attractions, Sinaia Casino, Sinaia Monastery, Sinaia railway station, The Sphinx

Mr & Mrs Smith offer Limited Edition Discounts on Select Seven

2012-05-17 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Mr & Mrs Smith, the world’s leading boutique and luxury hotel collection, is offering a staggering limited edition discount this month on not one, not two, not even three… but an incredible seven of its select hotels.

Tags: Hotel J, Kapsaliana Village, limited edition discount, Mr & Mrs Smith, Mr & Mrs Smith's, Smith Hotels, Stockholm, The Costwolds, wheatsheaf inn

Las Vegas, a Top Choice for Memorial Day 2012

2012-05-16 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Las Vegas panorama

Celebrating 10 years of publishing its Top Ten Memorial Day Destinations report, Priceline.com announced the winners of 2012, with Las Vegas’s North Strip area atop, followed by Chicago’s tony North Michigan Avenue, which ranks second. Based exclusively on booking requests, Priceline’s annual survey is considered to be one of the most accurate predictors of holiday […]

Tags: Las Vegas, Priceline annual survey, Priceline.com, Top 50 Destinations List For Memorial Day 2012

Wizz Air Announces 2 New Ljubljana Routes

2012-05-16 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Wizz Air

In airline news from the Balkans, low cost airline Wizz Air is set to launch will launch their flights between London Luton Airport and Brussels South Charleroi to the Slovenia’s capital this Winter.

Tags: air to Slovenia, airline fares, Balkans air, Balkans airlines, East Europe, Europe airfares, Slovenia travel

Back to the Middle Ages: Dubovac Nobility Fair 2012

2012-05-16 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Dubovac Knights

Dubovac Nobility Fair 2012 (Dubovac Sajam vlastelinstva) is an ideal opportunity to learn more about the medieval history of Karlovac, while enjoying live entertainment and local flavors. And since fairs are made to sell crafts, there’s no better opportunity to find authentic Croatian souvenirs that this.

Tags: Dubovac Nobility Fair 2012, Karlovac

Euro – Greece Futures: Are They Parallel?

2012-05-15 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Eurozone

As Greece slides further into the unknown, many European travel companies are reportedly preparing for the country to exit the eurozone. Yesterday the government announced new elections to be held in June after efforts to hammer out a new government failed this week. Thomas Cook, and other major travel players, are preparing for the eventuality of a Greek withdrawal.

Tags: ABTA, EU, Euro, Eurozone, Greece, Greece hotels, Greece tourism, Greece travel, Greek economy, Greek holiday, Greek tourism, Kuoni, Monemvasia, thomas cook

New Reason to Visit San Francisco: The Space Station Museum

2012-05-15 by Aleksandr Shatskih

San Francisco museum

The Space Station is a new type of museum in San Francisco, containing various space artifacts and astronauts’ testimonies from their space adventures.

Tags: museums, Pacheco Plaza Shopping Center, San Francisco museums, Space, space artifacts, The Space Station, The Space Station museum

Top 10 Reasons Why Denver Is USA’s Bike City

2012-05-15 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Denver cycling event

With its bike-sharing program, several cyclist races and 850 miles of bike rails, Denver will become one of the best bike cities in United States.

Tags: Bike cities, cycling events, Denver, Denver B-cycle, Denver Bike Tours, Denver Century Ride, Denver Cruiser Ride, Incredible Pedal IPA, Moonlight Classic, mountain biking adventures, National Bike Month, Tour de Fat, Urban Assault Ride, USA Pro Challenge

Donetsk Gets Ready for Euro 2012 With a New Airport

2012-05-15 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Donetsk new airport

Ukraine has prepared for the EURO 2012 with a brand new terminal at Donetsk international airport, as well as renovations on airports in Kiev, Boryspil and Zhuliany.

Tags: Donetsk, Donetsk airport, Euro 2012, Ukraine airports

Gordon Ramsay Steak Opened at Paris Las Vegas

2012-05-15 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Gordon Ramsay Steak

On May 11, award-winning Chef Gordon Ramsay has opened his first restaurant in Las Vegas – Gordon Ramsay Steak, bringing his culinary flair in the city.

Tags: Caesars Entertainment Resort, Gordon Ramsay, Gordon Ramsay Steak, Las Vegas, Las Vegas restaurants, Paris Las Vegas

Tune Hotels’ Thrilla in Manila

2012-05-14 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Manila value hotel

The rapid expansion of Tune Hotels, the world’s leading value hotel brand, continues apace with the announcement of yet another new hotel opening, this time in the Makati district of Manila, in the Philippines.

Tags: hotel brand, Makati, Manila, Pay-As-You-Use, Philippines, Tune Hotel Makati, Tune Hotels, value hotel

Where to Go This Summer: 5 Eastern European Beaches Steeped in History

2012-05-13 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Nin, Croatia

In recent years, Eastern Europe has gained popularity among the most fashionable summer destinations, becoming an elegant fusion of history, culture and sexy beaches.

Tags: Aphrodite's Beach, Aphrodite's Rock, Becici Beach, Curonian Spit, Eastern Europe beaches, Petra Tou Romiou, Queen's Beach Croatia, Voidokilia Beach

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