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16 May, 2012
Posted on May 16th, 2012
Travellers on holiday in Nice are migrating to nearby Cannes to rub elbows with the silver screen’s biggest stars.
The internationally renowned Cannes Film Festival is celebrating its 65th anniversary, and is set to wow audiences with its diverse range of thought-provoking films. The iconic festival is widely considered as among the most prestigious in the world, and film selections by the jury often set the standard for the year’s biggest Academy Award winners.
Posted on May 16th, 2012
A new exhibition at the Ulster Museum in Belfast is set to bring dinosaurs to life for visitors both young and old.
Age of the Dinosaur – run in partnership with London’s National History Museum – will bring 7 full-scale animatronic dinosaurs to the museum, along with 60 unique specimens that will complement objects from the Ulster Museum’s own collections.
Posted on May 16th, 2012
Sports fans in Dublin are gearing up to host the European rugby community after it was announced two major events will take place in the city in May 2013.
Next year, Ireland’s capital city will be at the epicentre of European rugby, and will play host to both the Heineken Cup and the Amlin Challenge Cup finals.
Posted on May 16th, 2012
Fashion lovers on holiday in Paris are travelling to Normandy’s coast for a new exhibition at the Christian Dior Museum.
“Stars in Dior” pays homage to the silver screen and the influence it had on the designer’s life and career, as well as the contribution the fashion house made to some of the best-loved films of all time.
Posted on May 11th, 2012
Picking up on trends such as molecular gastronomy, a new museum in Prague now offers guests a chance to take a trip through history to see the evolution of their favourite dishes.
The Gastronomy Museum could be of special benefit to international visitors, the proprietors said, as it offers some insight into local dishes prepared in the Czech Republic throughout the ages.
Posted on May 11th, 2012
Holidays in Europe may become more popular for Britons this year, as the pound has risen to its highest rate against the multinational currency in years.
“While the pound has been hovering around a 22-month high for the past fortnight, the latest boost means tourists will be getting over 1.20 euros for every pound for the first time since November 2008,” Travelex UK Regional Manager Elvin Eldic said of the rates.
Posted on May 9th, 2012
Just one of many events being held in the transcontinental city this summer, the Istanbul Shopping Festival kicks off on 9 June and will run for three weeks, highlighting the best shopping in Istanbul.
Organisers hope the festival will tempt visitors from all walks of life – and not just as a one-off, but for return visits as well.
Posted on May 9th, 2012
Cinephiles planning to descend upon Rome for its annual film festival may need to change the dates in their diaries, as reports suggest the events may be pushed back by several weeks this year.
While the 2011 edition ran from 27 October to 4 November, the addition of a new president and new artistic director may have resulted in the postponed start date. The Hollywood Reporter suggested that new dates for the festival would be from 9 to 17 November.
