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The Unlimited Travel Knowledge
Fragments de la Bible,trouvés à Qumrân ( mer Morte )
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T AOURISTICI N T E R N A T I O N A L
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MUSÉe deS arTiSanS PaTriMOine cUlTUrel 46
WHO diScOVered THe aMericaS diScOVerY 62
THe HebreW lanGUaGe ancienT HebreW 66
SalZbUrG feSTiVal arT & MUSic 78
la bible ÉcriTe en PHÉnicien lanGUe PHÉnicienne 94
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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
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ShoreCliffLodgeinPismoBeachCalifornia Redefines"OceanView"withGorgeousRenovation
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The charming 66-seat space with views of
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the new raw bar features daily selections of new
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BIMCHospitalteamsupwithCourtyardbyMarriotttoofferthefirstmedicaltourismpackagesinBali
BIMCHospitalGrouphasannouncedapartnershipwith
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Inaugurated on May 5 by Indonesian Minister of
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as dental care.
located along a palm-lined boulevard neighboring
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“We value the partnership with the courtyard by mar-
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"VaMPire TOUriSTS" flOcK TO bUlGaria
Travel agencies have reported
a surge in interest in "vampire va-
cations" since news of the disco-
very 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 bri-
tain and Germany was especially
high, but they had also received en-
quiries 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 archaeolo-
gist who discovered the skeleton,
which dates back 700 years, said
the victim had been stabbed a num-
ber of times in the chest and sto-
mach 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 le-
gendary pirate called Krivich croo-
ked and speculated that his pirating
skills may have led to rumours that
he practised witchcraft, and that ac-
counted for the stake. the latest dis-
covery has prompted other towns
home to "vampire skeletons" to in-
vest in marketing their unusual at-
tractions in order to profit from
vampire tourists.
GreaT Wall Of cHina : MaKinG THe MOST Of
YOUr ViSiT
One of the oldest existing man-
made 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 bei-
jing: Juyongguan (closest to beijing
but less interesting than most other
sections); badaling (close but crow-
ded); mutianyu (farther away but less
crowded and set among gorgeous
mountains); and Jinshanling and si-
matai (farther away still, but perfect
for adventurers). note: simatai is cur-
rently 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 flavor of the centuries-old
structure.
DO go in the spring or fall, when
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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, suns-
creen 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 crow-
ded. remember, it's not just forei-
gners who tour the Great Wall.
chinese love to visit as well on their
days off.
DO visit either badaling or mutia-
nyu 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.
DO take a ride on the wild, mile-
long toboggan track that leads down
from the wall at mutianyu to the vil-
lage 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 cOMMeMOraTeSWOrld OceanS daY
In honor of World Oceans Day,
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dustry’s longstanding support of
measures to protect the world’s
oceans wherever its ships ope-
rate.
“the cruise line industry is fully
committed to the responsible, sus-
tainable stewardship of our oceans,
coastal areas and beaches,” said
clia President and ceo christine
duffy. “the world’s oceans are criti-
cal to the long-term success and
viability of our industry and our
member lines employ a number of
responsible practices and innova-
tions to protect the oceans for future
generations.”
World oceans day has been ce-
lebrated 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 Foun-
dation (cicF), which is funded by
clia’s member cruise lines, has
made a $5,000 donation to the
cousteau society, a non-profit orga-
nization 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 stimu-
late private investment through the
creation of specific tourism related
fiscal, financial and other incentives.
speaking at the launch of the re-
port titled 'a study on the chal-
lenges and opportunities for tourism
development', assistant minister of
Planning Peter Kenneth acknowled-
ged 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 UPOrder 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 Norwe-
gian 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 ope-
rations. 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 world-
leading aircraft manufacturer. this
order gives us an opportunity to se-
cure and invest in the company's fu-
ture,” said norwegian's ceo bjørn
Kjos. "brand new, fuel-efficient air-
craft are necessary for us to conti-
nue 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 envi-
ronment, our passengers and for us
as a company,” Kjos said.
fUTUre HOSPiTaliTY leaderS PreSenT
innOVaTiVe STraTeGieS fOrSilK rOad deSTinaTiOnS
at the ecole Hôtelière de lau-
sanne (eHl)-unWto silk road
think tank, 170 future hospitality
leaders presented innovative strate-
gies for how 10 unWto member
states can maximize their positio-
ning as silk road destinations (lau-
sanne, switzerland, June 4, 2012). a
panel of judges consisting of eHl
management, unWto officials, and
member states representatives se-
lected 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 feasi-
ble strategies for albania, armenia,
azerbaijan, china, Greece, the re-
public of Korea, iran, russia, turkey,
and ukraine. the strategies were de-
veloped 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 Secu-
rity 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 trus-
ted 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 nether-
lands 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 expedi-
ted clearance for pre-approved,
low-risk travelers. both programs
allow members to be processed
in a fraction of the time it takes tra-
velers using the traditional inspec-
tion 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 18-
22, 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: Part-
nering 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 develop-
ment. south african airways served
as Presenting sponsor and official
congress carrier, and arik air served
as official media carrier.
“our 37th congress has been a
real success with significant out-
comes that will have a positive im-
pact on the tourism industry in
Zimbabwe and across africa,” said
edward bergman, ata executive di-
rector, “now more than ever, the tou-
rism 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 deSTinaTiOnMeMber 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 interna-
tional 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 bene-
fits 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 show-
case malaysia's unique wonders, at-
tractions, and cultures, as well as
develop domestic tourism and en-
hance malaysia's share of the mar-
ket for meetings, incentives,
conventions, and exhibitions (mice).
the ultimate goal of tourism malay-
sia is to increase the number of fo-
reign tourists to the country and
extend the average length of their
stay, so as to increase malaysia's
tourism revenue.
ictP chairman Juergen t. stein-
metz said: “ictP is pleased to sup-
port tourism malaysia’s efforts to
market the country as a destination
of excellence and to make the tou-
rism 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 encou-
rage tourism and its related indus-
tries in malaysia. it is hoped that this
would help promote new invest-
ments in the country, as well as pro-
vide increased employment
opportunities. the growth of tourism
would also contribute positively to
the country's economic develop-
ment and quality of life.
there is a saying in the country:
to know malaysia is to love malay-
sia. it is a bubbling, bustling melting
pot of races and religions where ma-
lays, indians, chinese, and many
other ethnic groups live together in
peace and harmony. this multicultu-
ralism has not only made malaysia a
gastronomical paradise, it has also
made malaysia home to hundreds of
colorful festivals, perfect for the visi-
ting traveler.
http://www.tourism.gov.my/
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dUSiT inTernaTiOnal aPPOinTS aSSiSTanT Vice
PreSidenT - GlObal SaleS
Mr. James Ramage has been
appointed Assistant Vice Presi-
dent, Global Sales for Dusit Inter-
national. His primary responsibility
is to drive topline performance
among the groups hotels and
resorts, through the development
and execution of tactical and stra-
tegic sales initiatives, and streng-
then 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 develop-
ment and marketing teams in
europe, australia, china and thai-
land. in his most recent position as
regional director of sales and mar-
keting for starwood he was respon-
sible 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.
SaVOr 'a TaSTe Of MOnTrÉal aPP' frOM ediTOrS Of naTiOnal
GeOGraPHic TraVeler MaGaZine
Food is the key to unlocking
Montréal's rich history and culture
with "A Taste of Montréal"
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/a-
taste-of-montreal/id526949604, a free
app from the editors of National Geo-
graphic Traveler magazine. "A Taste
of Montréal" explores the diverse fla-
vors, savory foods and iconic dishes
that make the Canadian city a world-
class culinary destination.
montréal's foodways come to life
through great storytelling, stunning
photography, video, 360-degree pa-
noramic views and insider tips.
optimized for the new iPad, the pho-
tos 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: restau-
rants; markets; hangouts; iconic
food; and "my montréal," featuring
expert tips from locals on their
favorite city experiences.
in keeping with national Geogra-
phic'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 fOrneW OrleanS ecOnOMY
Improving traveler perceptions
and record-breaking visitor num-
bers confirm that Post-Katrina
and Post-oil spill tourism strate-
gies are working
a newly released survey*commis-
sioned by the new orleans conven-
tion & visitors bureau indicates that73
percent of travelers younger than 35
years old and 68 percent of traveler-
sages 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 come-
backstory, by all measures the city is
booming. new orleans currently has
morerestaurants than before Katrina
and between January 2012 and Fe-
bruary 2013 willhost the 2012 bcs
national championship, the 2012
ncaa men's Final Four, the
2012sec men's basketball tourna-
ment, the 2013 ncaa Women's
Final Four, super bowlXlvii and ex-
pects to welcome approximately 900
meetings and conventions. tt
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Redonnez à la bière seslettres de noblesse
19
feSTiViTÉS eT dÉGUSTaTiOnS
Redonnezàlabièreseslettresdenoblesse,telfutleslogande
la19eéditionduMondialdelabièrequiaeulieuàlaPlaceBonaventuredu6au10juin,etaétécoronnéedesuccès !
Premier grand festival de l’été à Montréal, le Mon-
dial 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’ail-
leurs. 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’événe-
ment attire chaque année plus de 80 000 visiteurs qui
fréquentent le site à la recherche de produits de qua-
lité, 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 dé-
passe maintenant les frontières du pays. Pendant euro-
péen 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/ tt
PlanetWildlifePromotes'MagnificentTiger'ToursInIndia
Endangeredspeciesdaymarkedonthe18thMayintheUSA
focusedinternationalattentiononthedwindlingnumbersofmanyanimalswhosehabitatisbecomingincreasinglythreatenedandinIndia,ofparticularconcern,isthefateoftheIndianTiger.PlanetWildlife.comiscurrentlypromotingthreeexcep-tionalitinerarieswhichallowvisitorstoobservethesemagnificentcreaturesinproximity.Itisnotwellknownthateachtigerhasitsowndistinctpattern,travelsalone,isagreatswimmer,canleapupto33feet,isexceedinglyterritorial,andhadbeenthrivingonearthformorethantwomillionyears.....todaythereareapproximately3,000leftinthewild.
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: Rajas-
than - http://www.planetwildlife.com/uk/travel/itine-
raries/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 incorpo-
rating 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/clas-
sic-explorer-kanha-and-bandhavgarh - with a decided
emphasis on luxury. india's most famous wildlife desti-
nations, Kanha and bandhavgarh, have the highest
concentration of tigers so offers the best chance of spot-
ting 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/ki-
plings-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 transfer-
red in a private car to their accommodation. PlanetWild-
life 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 tt
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LionWorldToursLaunchesAnAmazingAuctionCampaignWithAnUnbelievableDealToSouthAfrica
TheCountdownToSpecialAuctionIsOn !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!
"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 natio-
nal 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 popula-
tions 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
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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 Pro-
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2010 & 2011. in may lion World tours was also besto-
wed 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 collec-
tion and insight vacations. in its fifth decade, clients
continue to benefit from lion World tours' destination
knowledge, expertise, and emphasis on customer ser-
vice. 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. tt
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MarKeT Place
TheFiveGreatBazaarsofIndiaRevealed
PremierAsiaTravelCompanyOffersAdviceonNavigating
India’sBestMarketsAll 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 opera-
tor 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. tt
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WOrld HeriTaGe
YTLHotelsScaledMountKinabaluToMarkGayaIslandResort'sPresenceInBorneo
YTLHotelshasrecentlyimprinteditsfootprintsbyscalingthe
majesticMountKinabalu,SouthEastAsia’shighestpeaklocatedintheKinabaluNationalPark,aWorldHeritageSite.TheinitiativemarkedYTLHotels’inauguralpresenceinBorneo.
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.
Gaya Island Resort Villa View
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WOrld HeriTaGe
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 awa-
kening. 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 accom-
plish, Jeffery mong, with his team standing around him,
raised the Ytl Hotels' flag proudly with the sunrise as
his backdrop.
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
course that involved scaling down the side of the moun-
tain which pushed the inhibitions of the wary and enthu-
sed 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 car-
men 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 satis-
faction 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
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. tt
Savvylocalsdon't'cope'withsummerinPhoenix—theycapitalizeonit
SummersarehotintheValleyoftheSun.Everybodyknows
that.ButPhoenixlocalsknowsomethingmore:Theyknow,comeJune,whenthemercurycreepsupwardandresortratesfall,it'stheirtimetolivelikerockstars.
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 discoun-
ted accommodations with dining vouchers and spa
treatments.
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.
SO WHaT elSe dO lOcalS dO TO KeePcOOl 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 recom-
mends 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 exhi-
bits. 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
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DeScUbre oVieDo DeSDe SU mejor hotel
oviedo es centro de turismo cultural y cruce de cami-
nos, 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 tota-
lidad del patrimonio histórico-artístico asturiano. oviedo
es hoy una ciudad abierta y moderna de gran proyección
internacional a través de los Premios Príncipe de astu-
rias. 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 monumen-
tal 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.hotel-
delareconquista.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 aña-
dir 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 enamó-
rate” sugiere por ambientacion romántica en la habita-
ción, late check out hasta las 14:00 horas y bienvenida
romántica con cava y fruta por 54 euros y “viaja y sabo-
rea” 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 momen-
tos 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 profesio-
nales, 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 espectá-
culo, poderosos de la banca o gente de la nobleza inter-
nacional que buscan intimidad y confort, pero que
también recibe a anónimos huéspedes que saben apre-
ciar 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 precipi-
cios, donde dejarse sorprender por la naturaleza: el mar
esmeralda pincelado de blanco, el acantilado salvaje,
la naturaleza envolvente y unas puestas de sol inolvida-
bles. 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 panorá-
mico en la habitación, incluye desayuno buffet, un recor-
rido por persona en sus cascadas suspendidas, cena
romántica en el restaurante sueño Gastronómico cuesta
1.336 euros en total.
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lUjo y DeScAnSo en lA mejor zonA De teneriFe
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 ca-
tegoría en los destinos de vacaciones de cinco estrellas
en europa. está ubicado en una atractiva zona de tene-
rife 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 cual-
quier época del año. Para satisfacer el apetito se puede
elegir entre sus cuatro restaurantes : restaurante princi-
pal, restaurante español con música en directo, restau-
rante japonés, restaurante y parrilla en la piscina, bar del
vestíbulo con espectáculos y servicio de habitaciones 24
horas al día. todos los huéspedes pueden acceder a in-
ternet desde cualquier punto del complejo con sus orde-
nadores portátiles. el hotel también dispone de aparatos
de acceso a internet sin cable. Para quien busque rela-
jarse, el spa, basado en los 7 Pilares del bienestar de
starwood, dispone de salas de tratamientos multifuncio-
nales algunas de las cuales tienen terraza exterior pri-
vada. 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 juga-
dor) 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 natu-
rales, sus fiestas populares. Y, además, su impresio-
nante 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 equi-
pada, comedor y cuarto de baño con columna de hidro-
masaje. la decoración de los apartamentos ha sido
cuidadosamente seleccionada por los propios dueños,
que regentan su tienda de decoración en la misma loca-
lidad. todos los apartamentos están decorados de
forma diferente dando así un pequeño toque de exclusi-
vidad a cada uno de ellos. Para los meses de junio, julio
y agosto se propone un apartamento turístico en régi-
men 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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de la empresa Castilla Termal ( tel. : 902 330 015 )
www.castillatermal.com. son espacios diseñados para
relajarse y beneficiarse de las propiedades del agua mi-
neromedicinal en sus confortables e innovadoras instala-
ciones, atendidos por un equipo que trabaja en la
incorporación de las mejores técnicas, combinadas con
la aplicación de sus mágicas aguas y productos cosmé-
ticos de alta gama, para crear tratamientos únicos. ade-
más las dos ciudades ofrecen atractivas propuestas
culturales. Por ejemplo, en olmedo no hay que perderse
el Palacio del caballero de olmedo, una visita lúdica,
sensorial y emocional a través de castilla, olmedo, el
siglo de oro, el teatro y lope de vega. un auténtico
viaje en el tiempo, empleando modernas técnicas expo-
sitivas, escenografías de acabado realista y con el apoyo
de tecnologías de vanguardia que permiten al viajero ser
testigo de la historia. en burgo de osma hay que visitar
su calle mayor con sus bellos soportales con columnas
de madera, la Plaza mayor y la catedral de nuestra se-
ñora de la asunción, de estilo gótico, fue construida en
1232 sobre un inacabado templo románico y con un her-
moso claustro del gótico tardío con algunas capillas y
portadas platerescas y elementos renacentistas añadi-
dos en su fachada principal. su “escapada termal Plus”
válida de domingo a jueves, desde 87 euros por persona
y día, incluye alojamiento en habitación doble, desayuno
buffet, almuerzo o cena en el prestigioso restaurante
gastronómico “el Hointanar” o “argaela”, zapatillas, al-
bornoz y gorro de baño en la habitación, acceso diario al
claustro termal (piscinas de agua termal mineromedici-
nal con diferentes jacuzzis, camas y asientos indivi-
duales de masaje con burbujas, línea en serie de chorros
relajantes, cortinas y cañones de agua), así como am-
plias zonas de reposo, acceso al gimnasio, acceso a pis-
cina 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-
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mos botánicos y su particular eco-cultura. las posibili-
dades de disfrute en las alpujarras son infinitas: sende-
rismo, rutas a caballo o en bicicleta, parapente, paseos
en globo, rutas en quads y 4x4, descenso de barran-
cos... las propuestas de alojamientos rurales Bena-
rum ( 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, frigorí-
fico, microondas, tostador de pan, cafetera, batidora, tv
plana en color, dvd, chimenea, calefacción por suelo ra-
diante, agua caliente central, plancha y tabla de plan-
char, lavadora, ropa de cama. Para el verano, ofrece
siete noches por el precio de seis, a partir de 75 euros
por noche.
leAnA, bAlneArio trADicionAlcon 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 sorpre-
sas 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 pelí-
cula 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 exclusiva-
mente 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 instala-
ciones 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 hidra-
tante. 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 di-
seño, 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 pro-
longadas sin problemas. el paquete especial “ensueño
termal” que se ofrece a un precio de 150 euros por per-
sona 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 aromate-
rapia, acceso al circuito spa romano de sensaciones y
un parafango. como oferta “low cost” en el hotel es-
paña** 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 dis-
tintos tipos de habitaciones, desde las funcionales para
los más pequeños hasta las suites equipadas con lo
mejor. Princesa & diana Parc ofrece su espacio Well-
ness, donde además de disfrutar de todas las comodi-
dades 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 bel-
leza y salud, ahora le llega el turno a la sidra. la sidrotera-
pia, 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 contie-
nen 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 alo-
jamiento con encanto, una singular gastronomía, activi-
dades 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 disfru-
tar 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 pro-
grama “intimissimo” que incluye una noche de aloja-
miento en habitación doble, desayuno buffet, botella de
cava de bienvenida, baño romántico en jacuzzi, cena pri-
vada en la habitación, circuito spa les agües (1 por per-
sona 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 via-
jero. ubicado en un lugar de ensueño, la fortaleza alza
sus seis torres entre un bosque de álamos, chopos, en-
cinas 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 to-
davía 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 necesi-
dad 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 pe-
ríodo 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 mexi-
cana en españa, profundizando en los vínculos exis-
tentes 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 de-
portivas y culturales en la zona. el precio es a partir de
34 euros por persona y noche en habitación doble.
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 pis-
cina "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-
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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 es-
taciones 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 de-
gustación 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.skyscan-
ner.es ha encontrado vuelos a Gran canaria desde siete
ciudades españolas a partir de 78 euros ida y vuelta.
relAjo en Un Ambiente SeñoriAlen 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 habita-
ciones 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 en-
cuentra el balneario con unas de las aguas más minerali-
zadas de europa, indicadas sobre todo para afecciones
dermatológicas, del aparato locomotor y el estrés ur-
bano, que probablemente es una de las peores dolen-
cias 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 progra-
mado 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 es-
tética. sus tratamientos cubren también facetas relacio-
nadas con la belleza y la salud: estética, cuidados de la
piel, oxigenación corporal, terapias contra el stress, anti-
celulíticas... además, terapias exclusivas como cerezas
con nata, masaje de las mil y una noches, masaje me-
dieval, 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
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Le Musée des maîtres et artisans du québec
Patrimoineculturel
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LeMuséedesmaîtresetartisansduQuébecapourmissionlamiseenvaleurdupatrimoinecul-turelquébécois,àtraverslesartsetlestraditionsartisanalesduQuébecd'hieràaujourd'hui,auprèsdescollectivitéslocale,régionaleetnationale.
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 popula-
tion 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 carac-
tère éducatif qui rejoint particulièrement les clientèles
scolaires et étudiantes.
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PaTriMOine
Un PeU d’HiSTOire
lorsqu'en 1867, la nou-
velle église presbytérienne
st. Paul est inaugurée,
elle trône fièrement sur le
boulevard dorchester
( aujourd'hui rené-lé-
vesque ) 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 sau-
vée 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 ter-
rains du collège de saint-lau-
rent. 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 com-
pagnons de saint-laurent. devenue vacante suite à la
laïcisation de l'institution d'enseignement, elle est trans-
formée 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 visi-
teurs et redonner sa beauté au décor de l'édifice patrimo-
nial. Parallèlement, une nouvelle exposition permanente,
baptisée mains de maîtres, est inaugurée en mars 2003.
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cOllecTiOn PerManenTe
en 1962, Gérard lavallée professeur d'arts plastiques
au collège de saint-laurent fonde la galerie nova et ve-
tera (réalités nouvelles et anciennes) pour sensibiliser
les jeunes aux arts et aux savoir-faire d'antan. les oeu-
vres 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 collec-
tion de plus de 3000 objets.
aujourd'hui la collection du musée des maîtres et arti-
sans du Québec regroupe des objets reliés aux arts et
aux traditions populaires du Québec, datant principale-
ment des 18e et 19e siècles. ils documentent plusieurs
siècles d'histoire canadienne-française et rendent hom-
mage à ses maîtres et ses artisans.
les fiches de plus de 6000 objets de la collection
permanente sont disponibles sur Artefacts Canada
exPOSiTiOn PerManenTe
groS PlAn SUr noS mAîtreS et noSArtiSAnS : 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. sou-
vent 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 ori-
ginales, simples et belles.
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le musée des maîtres et artisans du Québec trans-
porte 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 mé-
tier 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 pers-
pective la force tranquille du temps.
le musée propose aussi un guide d'interprétation qui
permet d'explorer de près l'architecture du bâtiment.
Collectifs d’artistes
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arTS SanS frOnTiÈreS
le musée, en collaboration avec l’asso-
ciation des femmes arméniennes du ca-
nada et les Productions Kas Films, a
présenté récemment le travail récent de
trois artistes montréalais d’origine armé-
nienne : Kaspar derderian, sylva Khatche-
rian 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 ? com-
ment s’inclure dans celle-ci, tout en res-
arméniens de Montréal
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’au-
tre ( réciprocité ). ces artistes ont tous passé d'une dias-
pora 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-
niennes et dans leur nouveau patrimoine culturel québé-
cois 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. tt
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AncientCoinsMayMapNewUnderstandingsofAntiquity
by KeVin mccAFFrey
IFMOUNTHOLYOKEgeologistMarkMcMenaminisright,neitherColumbusnortheVikingswerethefirstnon-nativestosetfootontheAmericas.McMenamin'stheoryisbasedoncoinshebelievescontaintheoldestworldmapsinexistence.Theauthorofa1994book,Hypersea :LifeonLand( cowrittenwithhiswife,Dianna ),whichunveiledanewtheoryofthegenesisofterrestriallife,hemaynowhavemadeanotherimportantdiscovery-onethatshedsradicalnewlightonpresentconceptionsoftheclassicalworldandonthediscoveryoftheNewWorld.
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who discoveredthe Americas ?
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woRLd MAP
111. McMenamin, M. A. 2000.Phoenicians, Fakes and Barry Fell: Solving the Mystery of Carthaginian Coins Found in America. South Hadley,Massachusetts: Meanma Press. 43 p. ISBN 1-893882-01-2. Soft cover; color illustrations.,- $30.00 postpaid.
Working with computer-enhanced images of gold
coins minted in the North African city of Carthage
between 350 and 320 BC, McMenamin has interpre-
ted a series of designs appearing on these coins, the
meaning of which has long puzzled scholars. McMe-
namin 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.
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.
it was his interest in the Carthaginians and Phœni-
cians 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 sym-
bols 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 inter-
pret 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 geo-
logist believes is a depiction of the americas.
a number of classical texts bolster this theory. For exam-
ple, 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 ha-
ving 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
light," notes mcmenamin. "i have been interested in the
carthaginians as the greatest explorers in the history of
the world."
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 proba-
bly the first new work in that language in 1,500 years.
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 collec-
tions. 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 half-
kidding, "i'd be in north africa with my metal detector
trying to find carthaginian coins to further confirm my
hypothesis."
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 carthagi-
nian culture. tt
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Note : Phœnicians, Canaanites & Punic/Carthaginians are the same people :Eastern Canaanites calledPhœnicians by the Greeks &western Canaanites called Punic by the Romans. Both referred tothemselves as Canaanite.
Read more :Phoenician Encyclopedia : ABequest Unearthed, Phœnicia andthe Phœnicians, Punic, Canaanites -- ENCyCLoPEdIA PHoENICIANAhttp://phoenicia.org/#ixzz1y1Uhutfi
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The Phœnicians in Lebanon and the ancient Medi-
terranean are explored in rich detail in this deeply re-
searched and fascinating narrative. Rather than
seeing darkness in the years prior to classical
Greece, we now see lights shining on remarkable so-
cieties, great leaders and epic events. By pulling
back the curtains of secrecy around the Phœnicians
we see a clear view of the earliest days of Lebanon,
as well as of the Egyptians, Greeks, Romans and
people of other societies.
Did the Phœnicians come from Syria or Iraq ? New
information now shows with greater certainty that
the Phœnicians came only from Lebanon. Many other
mysteries are also resolved in this well written and
enjoyable narrative.
david Northrup, Ph.d. says:"thoroughly researched and clearly written…
a welcome addition to all libraries.
"Popular accounts of the Phœnicians are rarely coherent
and comprehensive. sanford Holst’s survey of the rise and
fall of the Phoenicians is a splendid exception. "i learned agreat deal from it and know that others will, too."
Henry Zeiter adds:this is an excellent book about a great civilization, the
ancestors of the alphabet and navigation, and of the
lebanese People. i could identify every nuance of the
lebanese character with Holst's description of the
Phoenicians.
Sanford holstis one of the leading authorities in the world on the
Phœnician people, and appears in the BBC series
Ancient Worlds. Elected a member of the prestigious
Royal Historical Society for his work in this field,
Holst has presented academic papers on the
Phœnicians at universities in the USA and around the
world. His degrees from MIT and UCLA enabled him
to expand on existing knowledge of the Phœnicians
by pursuing intensive field work in countries ranging
from Lebanon and Egypt to Greece and Morocco.
Working with respected experts, often on-site, he has
added photos, sources, and five years of additional
research to his previous work. He now shares those
insights in readily understandable documentaries,talks and books.
Phœnician coinThis is a reading experience you will always remember.
Phœnician Secrets :Exploring theAncientMediterranean
book oN ThE phœNiCiaNS of LEbaNoN Available now at Amazon
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Judge James Kaddo : "a well written, historically accurate book about a great
civilization which has been by-passed by the annals of
history. i have given many copies to my friends and they
have found it equally enjoyable."
dany Chalhoub :"there are few history books so compelling as to leave
you wanting to read more. i thoroughly enjoyed every
moment of it. mr. Holst has done a phenomenal job in
writing as well as researching the Phœnicians. i have
read other books about Phœnicians in the past and was
never really impressed. this one has a special way of
pulling everything together so that their accomplish-
ments make sense."
Rita G :the other fascinating thing about this book is that the
qualities that the Phœnicians demonstrated in the
ancient world are still instilled in the lebanese in the
modern world. even today, lebanese around the world
are committed to family, faith and relationships. they are
highly independent, resilient, determined, generous and
gracious. they value fairness, freedom and caring about
others. and, they pass on these qualities and practices
from one generation to another. i read one book a week,
and give this one 5 stars--which is the highest rating
i give any book. i highly recommend it !
Anthony K :"sanford Holst's book should be a "must read!" for all
those who want to learn the science and art of how a
social system not only survives but thrives in an environ-
ment of great political, military, cultural, religious, and
economic turbulence…."
George H :"i found the book excellent to read and comprehensive
with great photos. i especially enjoyed reading about the
legend of the Phœnix."
Lori M :"sanford Holst has created a fascinating, accessible and
intriguing narrative of the Phœnicians. it explains how
the success of trade and necessary inventions, including
the alphabet, developed in the civilizations of the
mediterranean." TT
Please read this note beforereading the following article :
It became evident to Salim GeorgeKhalaf during his research thatvarious forces impacted almost allPhœnician/Canaanite subjects. Inshort, he found that historians andarchaeologists were predominantlyinclined to Eurocentrism ( especiallyHellenistic supremacist who thinkthat the Greeks had exclusive accessto knowledge ) or Judeocentrism.Specifically, Phoenician thinkers wereignored and their work credited to theGreeks, Romans or Israelites.
N.B. The red-highlighted "formulae"are to be applied to all the paragraphsthat follow though they don't negateracial intermarriages. Comments orcorrespondence regarding thesepoints are regretfully not open for dis-cussion. ABUSE of open dialogue hasmade this measure necessary. Allother subjects are, of course, open fordiscussions.
Phœnicians are not Arabs, Israelis, orsub-Saharan ( black ) Africans ;Canaanites are Phœnician Canaanites,Punic ( North African & SpainPhœnicians )
on the other hand, minimalists/nihi-lists ( as referred to by BiblicalArchaeologists ) dismiss the 5 booksof Moses and with them the exile inEgypt of Israelites, Exodus... etc. asnothing but fiction written later than
1000 BC. with that they dismiss theexistence of Kings david andSolomon. Their position is consideredanti-Semitic by some ; and they claimthat the Israelites were actuallyCanaanites themselves. By doing thatthey confuse Phœnician Canaanitehistory with Israeli history ( see thepage entitled "Stealing" ). The sameis further aggravated by some funda-mentalist Christian's British Israelismand the confusion over equating dan,the lost tribe of Israel, with thePhoenicians, not to mention the pre-posterous fiction that is taught by theLdS Mormons or Anti-Semites.
Read more : Phœnician Encyclopedia :A Bequest Unearthed, Phœnicia andthe Phœnicians, Punic, Canaanites --Encyclopedia Phœniciana http://phoenicia.org/#ixzz1y1yMAaZp
Contact :Salim George Khalaf, ByzantinePhœnician descendentSalim is from Shalim, Phœnician godof dusk, whose place wasUrushalim/Jerusalem"A Bequest Unearthed, Phœnicia" —Encyclopedia PhœnicianaPhœnician International ResearchCenter ( PIRC )
Read more : Phœnician Encyclopedia :A Bequest Unearthed, Phœnicia andthe Phœnicians, Punic, Canaanites --Encyclopedia Phœniciana http://phoenicia.org/#ixzz1y1Z29Ruu
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ThefallofJerusalemand
thedestructionoftheFirstTemplein587BC,bytheforcesofkingofBabylon,Nabuchadnezzer,markthebegin-ningofwhatisknownastheBabylonianExileoftheJews.Uptothattime,andfromthemomentofitsappearanceinadocumentedwrittenform,theHebrewlanguagepresents,aclearevidencethatitbelongstotheCanaanitefamilyoflanguages.ThismeansthatwhentheIsraelitetribessettledinthelandofCanaan,fromthefourteenthtothirteenthcenturiesBC,theyadoptedthelanguageofthatcountry( Isa.19 :18 ).
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The Hebrew of the poe-
tic sections of the Bible, as
well as the oldest epigra-
phic material in inscrip-
tions dating from the tenth
to the sixth centuries BC,
is known as Archaic He-
brew. Among the biblical
passages that reflect Ar-
chaic Hebrew are the Song
of Moses ( Ex 15 ), the
Song of Deborah ( Jg 5 ),
the Blessings of Jacob
( Gen 49 ) and of Moses
( Dt 33 ), the Oracles of Ba-
laam ( Nm 23-24 ), and the
Poems of Moses ( Dt 32 ),
as well as Ps 68 and other
early psalms.
the language used in the
prose sections of the Penta-
teuch and in the prophets
and the writings before the
exile, are known as classical biblical Hebrew, or biblical
Hebrew ( bH ) proper.
Many Biblical scholars characterize BH as a
language which does not have the full sense of the
word, a merely "fragment of language".22 the approxi-
mately 8,000 lexical items preserved in the books of the
bible, are not enough to meet the needs of a living lan-
guage. there have also been claims by various scholars
that clear traces of aramaic can be found in the origins
of Hebrew.33
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"Aramaic influenced Classical
Hebrew ( Ancient Hebrew ) that
already had loanwords from
Ugaritic, Phœnician and the
Southern Semitic dialects."
Study by Gabriel M. Sawma
Read more :
A study in the Aramaic Language of Jesus
http://phoenicia.org/aramaicjesus.html#ixzz1y4IJxFri
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Phœnician alphabet is the origine of all alphabets ( Aleph - Beth )
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B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
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U
V
X
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Phœnician alphabet is the origine of all alphabets ( Aleph - Beth )
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Alphabet phénicien
Phœnician Alphabet
Alphabet grec VIIIe Siècle av. J.-C.
Greek alphabet eighth century BC. Ad
recently, various studies44 have emphasi-
zed 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, se-
mitic and non-semitic had their influence on
the Hebrew language, especially those who
had a significant cultural impact in the re-
gion such as the sumarian, akkadian,55 and
egyptian.66 those languages left their mark
on canaan before the Hebrew language
came into existence. ugarit and Phœnician
on one hand, and the southern semitic dia-
lects on the other, have also given rise to
many loanwords in biblical Hebrew. there is
also influence, to a lesser degree, from Per-
sian and Greek. some Hebrew words derive
from indo-european languages, such as Hit-
tite77 , and sanskrit.88 in the oracles of ba-
laam ( nm 23 : 7 ) we encounter, for
example ( roba ) ‘dust', attested in the ak-
kadian inscriptions ; ( surim ), which means
‘mountains'; ( nehalim ) 'palm.'99 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 ugari-
tic texts, wheras ( Yatannu ) ‘let them re-
count' ( Jg 5 : 11 ) and ( mahaqa )
‘destroyed' ( Jg 5 : 26 ) correspond phono-
logically to aramaic.
the babylonian exile of the Jews expo-
sed them to an aramaic cultural and linguis-
tic environment. the aramaic language
before that time had been widely spread
throughout the assyrian empire as the lan-
guage of administration, commerce and di-
plomacy, supplanting the akkadian as the
lingua Franca of the assyrian empire
( 1100-612 bc ).1010 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 ni-
neveh 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 ) be-
came 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 lan-
guage became influential in the region. the
Greek translation of the Hebrew old testa-
ment ( at alexandria ), known as the sep-
tuagint ( 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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the succeeding maccabean, Hasmonian, and roman
administration in Palestine did not witness fundamental
changes in the linguistic situation, although, with coming
of the romans to the east, latin was introduced into
many aspects of public life.
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.1111
in the new testament, various aramaic words or ex-
pressions 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 influence 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 "akel-
dama" ( field of blood ) acts 1 : 19 ; "Gesthsemane ( oil
press ) matt 26 : 36, mark 14 : 32 ; and "Golgotha"
( skull ) mark 15 : 22
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Bilingual ( Greek and Aramaic ) inscriptions byking Ashoka at Kandahar. Preserved at Kabul Museum. ( Perhaps disappeared )
araMaic inScriPTiOnS
We possess an abundant number of inscriptions writ-
ten in aramaic. they constitute an extremely important
source of information for our knowledge of biblical ara-
maic. With the earliest inscriptions dating as far back as
the ninth century bc, from Zinjirli in north syria ; from ni-
neveh, Kouyunjik, nimrud, Khorsabad ( 8th to 7th century
bc ; from babylonia (6th – 4th cent. bc ) ; from tello, bilin-
gual 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 inscrip-
tions belong to the first three centuries of the christian
era1212 ; from the sinaitic Peninsula ; from Pakistan ( 3rd
cent. bc ) ; from the former soviet union ( 2nd cent. bc ) ;
and from afghanistan ( 3rd cent. bc ).1313
THe araMaic lanGUaGe Of JeSUS
at the beginning of the christian era, aramaic, in va-
rious dialects was the dominant spoken language of
syria and mesopotamia. it developed a number of lite-
rary dialects, known as Palestinian Jewish aramaic, sa-
maritan aramaic, syro-Palestinian christian aramaic,
syriac, babylonian talmudic aramaic, and mandaic ara-
maic. in Galilee1414 and samaria1515 , aramaic dialects be-
came 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 geogra-
phical and chronological limits of each language. some
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Syriac Serta book script. Mount Sinai, Egypt, 11th Century
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 credner1616 in the nineteenth century. more recently,
a.W argyle argued that Jesus spoke Greek and that his au-
dience understood it as easily as they did in aramaic.1717
some welcomed this claim, but others were in opposition.1818
evidence of Hellenistic influence, is attested by nu-
merous 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.
others have stressed the role of latin, the language
of the roman administration1919 , 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 manifes-
ted in certain aspects of rabbinic Hebrew.
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 tes-
tament time, was not confined to rabbinical circles, but
appears to be a "normal vehicle of expression."2020 along
this, runs a similar view of H. birkeland2121 , who challen-
ged 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.2222
in an age of reason, one has to look at the facts surroun-
ding the spread of the aramaic language, especially the Ga-
lilean aramaic. in the synagogue, following the babylonian
exile, Palestinian Jews had their public reading of the scrip-
ture, rendered in vernacular aramaic. that tradition was ne-
cessary due to the growing number of Jews who were more
familiar with aramaic than with Hebrew ( neh. 8 : 8 ).2323 this
oral interpretation began as a simple paraphrase, but later, it
became more elaborate and the various explanations ten-
ded to become fixed and traditional, and finally, these ara-
maic interpretations were reduced to writing, which is
known as targums ( or targumim ).
aramaic targums exist for the Pentateuch.2424 the ol-
dest appears to be the Palestinian Pentateuch targum,
which is available in its entirety through the codex neo-
fiti i of the vatican library. it preserves the idiomatic ara-
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The Chaldeans of Beth Nahreen( Mesopotamia which is currentdays Iraq, east Syria, and southeast Turkey ) are a live continuationof all the indigenous people ofMesopotamia whether their tribalnames were Sumerians, Akkadians,Amorites, Babylonians, Assyrians,Chaldeans, and Aramaeans. Thelanguage of the Chaldean people isAramaic, a different dialect thanthat spoken by Jesus Christ.
maic used in Palestine perhaps as early as the first cen-
turies 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 bar-
uzziel. it had its origin in Palestine. aramaic translations are
available for the Hebrew cannon of the old testament,
known as Hagiographa ( Heb. Ketubim ).2525,2626
no one doubts the extent to which aramaic had spread
throughout the levant from the middle of the first millen-
nium bc, until arabic supplanted it, in the seventh century.
a more difficult question, which has led to a significant disa-
greement 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.
meyer2727 argued that Jesus' mother tongue was ara-
maic, and that most of the testament writings were origi-
nally written in aramaic and later translated into Greek.
dalman agrees with the fact that aramaic was the spo-
ken 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 unders-
tood by his disciples and the people.2828
more recently too, dupont-sommer argued that, ara-
maic was the only language current among ordinary peo-
ple at the time of Jesus, and that it was the language
spoken by Jesus and the apostles.2929 similarly, altheim
and stiehl3030 argued that from the beginning of the Helle-
nistic 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 onkelos3131 and the
aramaic translations from the dead sea scrolls as well as
insciptions from around Jerusalem, and aramaic expres-
sions in the new testament.3232 the later dialects, which be-
long 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
talmud3333 , the Palestinian targums3434 , numerous midrashim3535
, and various synagogue inscriptions.
the evidence of the aramaic language of Jesus is im-
possible to explain if aramaic was not His spoken lan-
guage. the scriptures were provided with targum for the
aramaic-speaking masses who could no longer unders-
tand Hebrew. in the synagogue, following the babylo-
nian 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 tar-
gums ( or targumim ).
targums exist for the Pentateuch.3636 the oldest ap-
pears 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 Jerusa-
lem 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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The Aramaic
The Ritual of the Holy Mass according to the Antiochene Maronite CatholicChurch that is today celebrated, has its origins in the ancient rites of theUniversal Apostolic Church established centuries ago by Jesus Christ and byhis Apostles. Since establishment of the Church by Christ, many diverseforms of Christian worship have developed. In the same period, the rites andcustoms observed by the Maronites have progressed and flowered into theform which can be seen on God's Altar today. Syriac ( Christian Aramaic )still remains the liturgical language of the Maronite Church.
sources:
1 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.22 - see ullendorff 1971.33 - see, for example, birkeland 1940; baumgartner 1959 ;
r. meyer (1966-72).44 - For example, beyer 1969.55 - see theis 1912 ; landersdorfer 1916; Zimmern 1917.66 - see Yahuda 1933 (originally published in German, 1929 ;
also lambdin 1953.77 - see rabin 1963.88 -see rabin 1962 ; see also ellenbogen 1962.99 - see morag 1980-81.1010 - it should be noted that the designation akkadu,
"( language ) of agade," which has been adopted by modern
assyriologists, was in ancient times used when referring to the
semitic versus the sumerian version of text, while the Hittites
referred to what we call akkadian as "babylonian," and the
assyrians themselves called their language "assyrian" when
contrasting it with aramaic.1111 - 3 vols. otto Harrassow ; Wiesbaden 1968, 1969, 1971.1212 - see s. cook, 1974.1313 - concordance of aramaic inscriptions, scholars Press,
university of montana.1414 - Galilee's most significant period was the thirty-year
span of the life of Jesus of nazareth, and especially the short
"active ministry" during which he proclaimed his gospel of
salvation.1515 - see G.a. smith, the Historical Geography of the Holy
land, 1894 ;1616 - see also d. baly, the Geography of the bible, 1957.1717 - see diez macho 1963 ; Fitzmyer 1970.1818 - see argyle 1955-56.1919 - see the responses of J.K.russel ( 1955-56 ) ; H.m.
draper ( 1955-56 ) ; and r.m. eilson ( 1956-57 ).2020 - Fitzmyer 1970.2121 - the semitisms of act.2222 - "the language of Jesus", 1954.2323 - 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.2424 - 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.2525 - 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 ) 1896.2626 - see dalman 1902 ( originally published in German,
1898 ; 2nd German edition, 1930 ).2727 - dupont-sommer 1949.2828 - 1966.2929 - see J.W. bowker, "the targums and rabbinic
literature, 1969.3030 - see also m. mcnamara "targum and testament, 1972.3131 - see e.Y. Kutscher, 1970.3232 - often referred to as the Yerushalmi. its dialect is that of
Western aramaic.3333 - the aramaic translation of scriptural books, especially
the Pentateuch, as delivered orally in the synagogue during the
period of the 2nd temple and later.3434 - its aim was to elucidate the meaning of the text of
the bible.3535 - see m. mielziner, introduction to the talmud, 1925.3636 - 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 ). tt
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Previewto
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Festival
July20–September2,2012
Opera,drama,concertsunderbaroquescenery
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 Hof-
mannsthal’s morality play “Jedermann” ( Everyman )
was premiered on the Domplatz ( Cathedral Square ),
directed by Max Reinhardt. Since that time, the Salz-
burg Festival has established itself as the most impor-
tant 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 villazón
and riccardo muti draw culture buffs and the high so-
ciety 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 artis-
tic director of the salzburg Festival, alexander Pereira
has made the commitment to only stage new opera pro-
ductions and he introduces a new concert series: the
ouverture spirituelle. this concert series focuses on spi-
ritual 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 de-
vote 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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Harnoncourt returns to salzburg as musical director for
the opera "the magic Flute" by Wolfgang amadeus mo-
zart 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", schi-
kandeder's suite to mozart's magic Flute or "ariadne" in
its original version by Hofmannsthal/strauss in an adap-
tation 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 en-
hanced with dramatic modern adaptations, Jedermann
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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 be-
fore he is lowered into his grave. the open-air perfor-
mances (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 em-
phasizes 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.
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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-cho-
sen concert series like salzburg contemporary or „Über
die Grenze“ (across the borders), which presents slavo-
nic music by antonín dvorák, Josef suk, bohuslav mar-
tinu, leoš Janácek and bedrich smetana.
feSTiVal ball 2012
the first Festival ball will take place in the Horse ri-
ding school on september 1, 2012. after a grand gala
dinner at the Palais residenz the opening ceremony will
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costumes. the festive concert with great stars and the
unique setting of the baroque arcades hewn into the
rock of the mönchsberg will create the atmosphere for
an unforgettable ball. the dress code "evening dirndl
and traditional evening suit" reflects the long tradition of
wearing traditional floor-length costumes among high
society ever since the era of emperor Franz Josef i. tt
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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 ta-
rentaise et maurienne, on appelle la montagnette ), avant
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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 le-
quel 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 pro-
duites à partir de lait 100 % naturel, selon des critères
très stricts et des procédés traditionnels. durant l’affi-
nage ( 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 al-
pages ( 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 gra-
tin, 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 ap-
pelait, 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 fro-
mages de montagne et des alpages. ceux qui sont pri-
més 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 schwarzen-
berg, das schiff de Hittisau, le Krone de langenegg...
on peut aussi les tester à la maison du fromage d’an-
delsbuch ( des dégustations gratuites y sont organisées
tous les dimanches à 16h, ) et le long d’une instructive
« route du fromage ». an Guata ! ( bon appétit ! ) tt
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Let´sjazzinVienna
Betweenthe25th ofJuneandthe9th ofJuly afabulousfestival
istakingplaceinViennaandjazz-musicisgoingtobeeverywhereinthecity!Theprogramoffers53concertson11stages :inthebestconcerthalls,trendyclubsaswellasonopenairstages.Thepromo-terswillexpectanaudienceofabout70000people.
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 attrac-
tive 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 Bona-
massa, Melody Gardot and Rufus Wainwright will per-
form 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
performance on the periphery of classical
music.
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 presen-
ting one of the top acts!
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.
the exceptional blues-rock guitarist
and singer Joe Bonamassa will be cele-
brating 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 attrac-
tive 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 pre-
sent a soulful night. they will perform
individually and then collectively slashing
out a program of super funk and soul.
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the arkadenhof at the vienna city Hall also
becomes a stage for the expressive vocalist Sharon
Jones and her Dap Kings.
another top highlight will be the concert of Keith
Jarret . He will perform as a trio with GARY PEA-
COCK and JACK DE JOHNETTE - presenting one of
only 6 concerts in europe in the Wiener Konzerthaus.
numerous other acts in jazz clubs or the open air
await jazz fans and newcomers. tt
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MonickLanzarevealsthesubtletiesofdetail.
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
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established in canada since decades, she managed
to have her artistic photos shown on both sides of the
atlantic.
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. tt
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Rabindranath Tagore
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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-
potamie, fut en usage dès le vie siècle avant notre ère et
supplanta progressivement mais définitivement la pre-
mière vers la fin du ier siècle de notre ère. elle est appe-
lée écriture judéenne ou communément hébreu carré.
c’est cette écriture que l’on utilise encore aujourd’hui.
OriGineS de l’ÉcriTUre
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FragmentsdelaBibleécritsenlanguephénicienne,trouvésàQumrân ( merMorte )
lÉViTiqUe eT liVreS de SaMUel
Les plus anciens supports de la Bible sont le parche-
min 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 Proche-
Orient dans une grotte surplombant la mer Morte. Cette
trouvaille devait entraîner la mise à jour de quelque sept
cents manuscrits et fragments dans onze grottes sup-
plémentaires. Les textes présentés ici sont des frag-
ments du Lévitique en écriture phénicienne et des
passages des deux livres de Samuel, sur parchemin,
support prescrit pour la copie des textes bibliques.
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l’alphabet hébreu est donc né dans la région de Phé-
nicie, vers le Xe siècle avant notre ère. il dérive de l’écri-
ture phénicienne,
tout comme le grec,
mais à la différence
de ce dernier, l’écri-
ture hébraïque à
l’instar des autres
systèmes d’écriture
qui se sont déve-
loppé dans la même
région, ne possède
pas de signes pour
transcrire toutes les
voyelles. seules les
consonnes sont
écrites, et la pro-
nonciation 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 calen-
drier 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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FrAgMentsBiBliQues delA Mer Morte( QuMrân )
Qumrân, début du Ier siècle après J.-C.
Écriture phéniciennesur parchemin
Ketubah ( Acte de mariage )Avignon, 1466Parchemin, 1 f.,273-293 x 565 mmBnF, Manuscrits,hébreu 1415 (11)© BnF
OriGineS de l’ÉcriTUre
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 bé-
douins 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.
OriGineS de l’ÉcriTUre
96
Rouleau de la TorahXVIIe siècle
BnF, départementdes Manuscrits
orientaux, Hebreu 58© BnF
Pentateuque samaritain : ExodeFragments bibliques de la mer Morte ( Qumrân )Qumrân, début du Ier siècle après J.-C.ParcheminBnF, département des Manuscrits orientaux, Samaritain I, Pentateuque samaritain, f. 125.© BnF
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. nabucho-
donosor déporte à babylone les élites du royaume de
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 Jérusa-
lem, 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.
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 paléo-
hébreu n’abandonnèrent l’antique écriture dérivée du phé-
nicien que vers la fin du ier siècle de notre ère.
OriGineS de l’ÉcriTUre
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Lévitique et Livres de SamuelFragments bibliques de la mer Morte ( Qumrân )Qumran, début du Ier siècle après J.-C.Écriture phénicienne sur parcheminBnF, département des Manuscrits orientaux, Hebreu 1427 pl. 7© BnF
OriGineS de l’ÉcriTUre
98Qumrân est un site archéologique en surplomb de la rive ouest de la merMorte en Cisjordanie, où se trouvent 11 grottes dans lesquelles on aretrouvé, entre 1947 et 1956, les plus anciens manuscrits hébraïques écritsen langue phénicienne actuellement répertoriés, connus sous le nom demanuscrits de la mer Morte, et d'un cimetière d'environ 1200 tombes.
OriGineS de l’ÉcriTUre
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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 méso-
potamie, 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 trans-
mission du texte biblique. or, l’hébreu ne comprend
pas de système de voyelles très développé. les let-
tres aleph et Hé peuvent transcrire le son "a", la let-
tre 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. tt
Adonisau-delàdumythe
Ilexiste,danslamythologiephéni-cienne,unelégendeparticulière-mentsignificativeetriched'enseignements,parcequ'elleillustrebienàlafoisl'importancedel'enracinementhistoriquedansla
formationdel'âmelibanaiseetlanécessitédelacompléterparlerecoursàuneautrenotion:ils'agitdumythed'Adonis.
La beauté de cette légende ne provient pas seule-
ment de l'émotion profondément humaine qui s'en
dégage et du cadre, d'une grandeur fascinante et fa-
rouche, qui en a perpétué jusqu'à nos jours le souve-
nir. 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 heu-
reuse, suscita les convoitises d'ennemis qui ne la va-
laient 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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Venus et Adonis par Pieter Pauwel Rubens
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 dis-
soudre. Mais le cycle d'Adonis recommence indéfini-
ment : 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 débor-
dante 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 recom-
mencements dans: l'aube printanière et le rebondis-
sement 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 tou-
jours, 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 mon-
tagne, 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 mon-
tagne 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. tt
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.
MYTHOlOGie
Afqa, la source du fleuve Adonis, parAnton Schrantz, école allemande, 1843.Valls Gallery, Londres
Le Liban, pays des Cèdres et du miel
EasilyaccessiblefromtheUSandCanada,PuertoVallartaisa
perfectsummerdestinationprovi-dingahostofactivitiesthatallcanenjoy.FromstrollingalongPuertoVallarta’slivelyMalecónwhileenjoyingfreeoutdoorentertainment,to
farnienTe
PuertoVallarta HotelsOfferSpecialRatesforTempting
SummerGetaways
ridingziplinesacrosstreetopsorswimmingwithdolphinsandsealions,childrenandadultsofallagescansharememorablemomentsinafun-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 consu-
mer-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 Val-
larta 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 para-
dise, 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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Corbeteña considered to be one of the best diving
sites in mexico. its remote location is a benefit 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 flora and fauna of
the rainforest surrounding Puerto vallarta. the adrena-
line mounts as one rides from treetop to treetop, hove-
ring over the canopy of the lush vegetation of the sierra
madre mountains.
Water Parks numerous water parks feature swim-
ming pools, slides, toboggans, tube and thrill rides.
some water parks also offer dolphin, seal and sea lion
shows as well. tt
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exploraPatagonialaunches12newexcursions
exploraisatravelpioneerwithinthefarlatitudesofSouthAmerica,
pushingtheboundariesoftraditionaltouringtomakewayforanewtypeoftravel.Offeringardenttravellersin-depthexplorations,explora'sthreeluxurylodges-inPatagonia,AtacamaandRapaNui-serveasgatewaystoexploreremoteareasinChileandbeyond,intoneighbouringregionsofArgentinaandBolivia.Brandnewfor2012,explorahasintroduced12newadventuresattheirPatagoniabase-HotelSaltoChico-theonlylodgeintheheartofTorresdelPaineNationalPark,Chile.
eScaPe
Bringing the number of explora Patagonia excur-
sions to 35, the new adventures take travellers with a
sense of adventure to explore the untouched land-
scapes of this mythical park, on horseback (think
'gaucho' style) and on foot. Declared a UNESCO bios-
phere reserve in 1978, the park's striking glaciers,
lakes and rivers cover 597,595 acres, the result of an-
cient 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 follo-
wing in the footsteps of charles darwin and Hernando
de magallanes, the first europeans to explore this mythi-
cal 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 be-
wildering 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.
opened in 1993, Hotel salto chico coexists with the
landscape in a feat of architectural design that puts visi-
tors 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 mas-
sage bath and the bed for deep recuperative sleep after
a day of exploration.
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 ex-
peditions to stay in areas of remarkable beauty. tt
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CommunityInvitedtoCelebrateSnootytheManatee's64thBirthdayBashwithFreeFestivalatSouthFloridaMuseum
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 Flo-
rida'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 na-
tural 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 Pla-
netarium.
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, car-
rots and fruit. tt
For more information on the Wildlife awareness Festi-
val and snooty's 64th birthday bash, call tara Poulton at
941.729.9177 ext 243 or via email at
Wildlife aWareneSS
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IyengarYogaInCanada Today
Withtoday'soverwhelmingchoiceofyogadisciplines,
anyonestartingapracticemightwonderwheretoturn.TheIyengarYogaAssociationofCanada/associationcanadiennedeyogaIyengar(IYAC/ACYI)isaresourceforstudentsandteachersinCanada:youcanfindateacherinyourarea,signupforaworkshopthatinterestsyou,readthelatestnewsfromIndia,orregisterfortheannualconferenceonline.
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 deser-
ved, 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 co-
pies 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 me-
ditation 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 cor-
rect alinment.
the teacher-training regime to become an iyen-
gar yoga teacher is rigorous and takes approximately
five years, with ongoing professional development requi-
red. 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 eve-
ryone, whatever the student's cultural or religious back-
ground or state of wellbeing. He calls yoga a "practical
method for making life purposeful, useful, and noble." tt
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WTM2012ToHostDedicatedIndiaRegionAfterWTM2011Generates£56mOfDealsForTheCountry
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 de-
dicated 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 vil-
lage 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 re-
mains unaffected.
india had a highly successful Wtm 2011 which will
lead to £56 million of deals generated, reveals indepen-
dent 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 in-
ternational, 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 re-
vamped 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 bu-
siness 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 £1,653m-
worth 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 oppor-
tunities 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 gene-
rate a greater amount of business for the country." tt
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Cavalaire-sur-Merancienne colonie phénicienne du nom
d'Héracléa Caccabaria
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de gueules au bateau phénicien d’or,habillé d’argent, voguant sur unemer d'azur, accompagné au cantonsenestre du chef d'une perdrix d'or,au soleil levant, rayonnant et flam-boyant du même.
Blason de Cavalaire-sur-Mer
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Cavalaire-sur-Merestunecom-munefrançaise,situéedansle
départementduVaretlarégionProvence-Alpes-Côted'Azur.
Cavalaire est situé sur la côte méditerranéenne,
entre Saint-Tropez et le Lavandou, dans le départe-
ment 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 Dat-
tier” (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 phéni-
cienne 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” ).
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.
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Les Phéniciens feront naviguer des bateaux deplus en plus grands aux charpentes et aux cargai-sons de plus en plus phénoménales.
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 pro-
duits furent des rosés.
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-
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 co-
existent 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'aéro-
port de toulon Hyères. À environ 120 kilomètres des aé-
roports 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 particula-
rité d'avoir une couleur différente : rouge grenat, diffé-
rents gris, d'ocres et d'or.
avec la douceur de son climat méditerranéen, un en-
vironnement 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 dau-
phins, vous accueille tout au long de l'année… tt
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