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Armenia: Where Sandaramet Made Her Wines

2011-01-16 by Mihaela Lica Butler

The winery consists of fermentation vats, a wine press, storage jars, pottery shards, drinking cups and bowls.

The Areni-1 winery is a 6,100-year-old winery that discovered in a cave in the village of Areni in the Vayots Dzor province of the Republic of Armenia.

Tags: areni wine festival, Armenia, winery

Albania and Bulgaria Top Destinations for 2011

2011-01-15 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Main Square of Tirana, Albania

Albania and Bulgaria are considered among the best travel destinations in the world this year. Two publications ranked these Eastern European countries among the world’s top 10 destinations: CNN and Lonely Planet.

Tags: albania, Bulgaria, top travel 2011

Frontier Airlines Expands to Omaha

2011-01-15 by Mihaela Lica Butler

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Frontier Airlines announced the beginning of Omaha expansion this weekend with the return of seasonal non-stop service to Orlando and St. Petersburg/Clearwater.

Hyatt Spas Begin 2011 with Exciting Spa Packages

2011-01-06 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Blue Marble Spa at the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina

Blue Marble Spa, named one of the “Top 10 Green Spas and Resorts” in the world by Organic Spa, will be offering two special treatments through the month of January to help guests renew their mind, body and spirit.

Tags: blue marble spa, Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina

Macedonian Tradition at Its Finest: The Vevčani Carnival January 13, 2011

2011-01-06 by Mihaela Lica Butler

vevcani carnival

One of the oldest Macedonian traditions is the Vevčani Carnival, which is estimated to be over 1,400 years old. The carnival is celebrated January 13 and 14 every year, and is dedicated to Saint Basil the Great.

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