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This Just In announcements for 2012. Read the
OffbeatTravel Press Releases - 2009 and 2010 and
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for 2011
Floriade 2012: Ode to flowers returns after 10 years
After an interval of ten years, the gates to the spectacular theatre of nature will be opening again.
Floriade will be taking place from April 5th to October 7th 2012 in a stunning parklike landscape in Venlo. Admire the most stunning gardens ever to be
seen. Miss it, and you'll have to wait until 2022! Read more about Floriade - 2012
City of the Green-Eyed Beauty: A Literary Guide to Istanbul by Inka Piegsa-Quischotte
There is a plethora of guides to help visitors explore Istanbul, but few offer a unique perspective. Even fewer are fascinating to read on their own
merits. Until world traveler Inka Piegsa-Quischotte wrote a unique and intriguing literary travel guide. Read about
City of the Green-Eyed Beauty
Ford's Theatre Complex in Washington DC
Over the years what had simply been Ford's Theatre, where Abraham Lincoln was fatally shot in 1865 and the Petersen House across the street where
Lincoln was taken for medical care, has expanded. And now, the last remaining piece of the $60 million transformation is open. The new Ford's Theatre Complex
is now a must-see-must-experience destination in Washington, DC. Read about
Expanded Ford's Theatre Museum Complex
Ready For Take-Off: Berlin's New Brandenburg Airport Opens June 3rd, 2012
Passengers at the new airport will find everything ranging from domestic and European to intercontinental flights under one roof in the
central terminal. The new airport is named after Willy Brandt, one of the most beloved and respected statesman of all time. A former mayor of West-Berlin and German
chancellor, Brandt was one of the leading voices on the political left calling for reunification of the two German states. He is considered to be the
perfect namesake for an airport that aims to re-establish Berlin's legacy as the portal between East and West. Read more about
Berlin's New Airport
Mulhouse, France: City of printed textiles, historic trains and automobiles
Mulhouse was a free town in the 12th century, an imperial town in the 15th century, then was a republic allied to the Swiss federation,
becaming part of France in 1798. It was a pioneer town in the French industrial revolution.
This past is reflected in the streets of the old town and in the Place de la Réunion, the true heart of the city, as well as in the elegant
19th century houses. But, you'll love the museums. Read about
Unusual Antiguqe Cars, Trains, and Textiles: Museum
of Mulhouse, France
Musée Toulouse-Lautrec: New Museum Opens in Albi, France
On April 2nd, 2012, a new-look Musée Toulouse-Lautrec opened to the
public, after a complete facelift. With nearly one thousand works, paintings, lithographs, drawings and posters,
the museum houses the world's largest public collection devoted to the celebrated
19th Century French painter, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. But if you're interested in the history, you'll also be impressed. Read more about
Toulouse-Lautrec and Historic Albi.
Disney's Newest: Art Of Animation Resort
Just in time for summer, Disney’s Art of Animation Resort opens with family suites themed with classic Disney and Disney-Pixar films.
Opening in phases, each of the four wings celebrates Disney characters showcasing Finding Nemo, Cars and The Lion King, with elaborate storytelling both
inside and out. Standard guest rooms make up The Little Mermaid wing, the final phase to open. Read more about
Disney's New Resort
Grands Chefs Dinner in New York City
Relais & Châteaux, a prestigious global network of more than 500 luxury hotels and gourmet restaurants, will host its annual
Grands Chefs Dinner on April 16, 2012 in New York City. More than 40 renowned Relais & Châteaux Grands Chefs will gather from all corners of the
world to participate in this unique event at New York's Gotham Hall. The chefs will work together in teams of three to showcase their most exceptional,
show-stopping dishes to be served at a decadent seated dinner. Read more about
Relais and Chateaux Chefs Dinner
New National Historic Landmarks: Which have you visited?
National Historic Landmarks in nine different states, including a site associated with the famed Apache scouts, the largest collection
of Frank Lloyd Wright buildings in the world, and an early 18th-century parish church. Read about these
new National Landmarks
Celebrate the Festival of Lemons in Menton, France
Amidst celebrating Nice Carnaval and the Mimosa Festival in the Cote D’Azur, the seaside city of Menton is celebrating its 79th annual
Fête du Citron - the Lemon Festival, to be held from February 17 to March 7, 2012.
Menton has gained an international fame due to this fest, and is often called
the City of Lemons. Enjoy more about
Festival of Lemons in Menton, France
Love Beyond the Grave in Portugal: Walking the steps of Ines de Castro and King Pedro I
The story of Inês de Castro (1325-1355) and King of Portugal D. Pedro I (1320-1367) is as haunting as it is unknown outside of Europe.
And unlike the story of Romeo and Juliet, this one is true (although equally a tragedy). Read the hauntingly romantic story of
Ines de Castro and King Pedro I
Steigenberger Hotel to Open at New Berlin Brandenburg International Airport
The third eagerly awaited international hub for international arrivals to Germany will open its doors in June 2012.
Steigenberger Hotel Group will launch the airport's first hotel adjacent to the airport. Elegant and serene complete with reflecting pool, the new four
star hotel will be the perfect complement to the airport's extensive facilities. Read about
Steigenberger Hotel at Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
Original Princess Diana Gowns and Dresses on Display in Philadelphia
There’s a fabulous royal flair to the Suburban Home and Garden Show this year with a private collection of original gowns and dress worn by Diana,
Princess of Wales will be on display February 23rd through 26th. Read more about
Princess Diana Gowns at Suburban Home and Garden Show
Celebrate President's Day Weekend in Gettysburg with Two of the Most Popular Presidents
On President's Day Weekend - February 18th through 20th, 2012 - Gettysburg is inviting Americans to
learn more about the short, but monumental visit by Lincoln in 1863 to deliver the
Gettysburg Address, and the retirement of Dwight Eisenhower and his wife, Mamie, in
the 1950s, 60s and 70s. Read about
Abraham Lincoln and Dwight Eisenhower in Gettysburg
National Pinball Museum Comes to Baltimore Inner Harbor
The collection includes more than 800 machines with several rooms
devoted to the history of pinball machines that can trace their
lineage back to 18th-century France. The Pinhead Gallery offers a changing array of games to play on vintage machines dating
back to the 1940s. The National Pinball Museum also offers a state-of-the-art restoration lab. Read more about the fascinating
National Pinball Museum
Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for $100 Million Home of Space Shuttle Atlantis
The future home of the space shuttle Atlantis will be located at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.
The $100 million, 65,000 square-foot Atlantis exhibit will be the marquee element of the Visitor Complex's 10-year master plan. The grand opening
of the showcase facility is slated for summer 2013. Read about
Atlantis Coming to
Kennedy Space Center
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