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Santa Barbara Vacation Rentals Welcomes Film Festival by Revealing Famous Filming Locations

(PR-inside.com) Santa Barbara, CA, January 03, 2011 — The 26th Santa Barbara International Film Festival, which takes place from January 27 to February 6, will bring movie buffs and celebrities to experience a variety of premieres and panels – as well as all that Santa Barbara has to offer. “The Film Festival is a great time to take advantage of vacation rentals in Santa Barbara that offer great value and flexibility to better fit various travel lifestyles, needs and budgets said Graham Farrar, co-owner of Santa Barbara Luxury Rentals, a company that provides a variety of high-end Santa Barbara vacation rentals. “What many ..

Hotels-London.co.uk – Check out Sampled while staying in London

(PR-inside.com) This year’s edition of Sampled sees London hotel (http://www.hotels-london.co.uk/) guests offered the chance to check out five different dance acts and much more. Running on January 28th and 29th 2011, the occasion is put together to allow the public to discover a variety of talent for a low price, while at the same time giving dancers a stage to show their skills. This year’s event will involve the American Ballet Theatre’s principal performers Paloma Herrera and David Hallberg dancing to Tchaikovsky’s Pas de Deux. Among the other acts to grace various areas of Sadler’s Wells – the festival sees several areas of the ..

Delhi Duty Free and DIAGEO announce ‘Reward Yourself with Johnnie Walker’ Promotion

(PR-inside.com) Delhi Duty Free Services Pvt. Ltd (DDFS), India’s largest duty free retail space at T3 at IGI Airport in Delhi, in collaboration with DIAGEO today announced the ‘Reward Yourself with Johnnie Walker’ promotion. Under the promotion, international travelers shopping for Johnnie Walker products worth $60 and above, stand a chance to win exciting prizes during the festival season. The promotion which began from November 19, 2010 and will be on at the Delhi Duty Free till January 31, 2010, will give away several daily, weekly and other surprise prizes to the connoisseurs of Johnnie Walker products.

LateRooms.com – Gloucester Cajun and Zydeco Festival returns for 2011

(PR-inside.com) Cotswold hotel (http://www.laterooms.com/en/r252_hotels-in-the-cotswolds.aspx) guests can expect a memorable weekend of music, dancing and delicious cuisine if they head to next month’s Gloucester Cajun and Zydeco Festival. Returning for the 18th year in 2011, this annual extravaganza is a joyful celebration of Cajun music and culture that attracts performers and fans from around the world. Since it was founded in 1993, the festival has grown from a one-day event to the largest of its kind in the UK. Next year’s edition will run at the Gloucester Guildhall from Friday January 28th to Sunday January 30th, with an impressive line-up of top Cajun and zydeco ..

LateRooms.com – Curtain rises on Sydney Shakespeare Festival next month

(PR-inside.com) Anyone with a love for classic theatre should be sure not to miss the annual Sydney Shakespeare Festival. The event, which runs from January 6th to February 27th 2011, will see the organisers put on the Bard’s famous plays A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Romeo and Juliet. These will be performed on concurrent nights, with each set to take to the stage 16 times throughout the course of the festival. Describing the first of these two works, the team behind the occasion said audience members can expect to witness a romantic comedy that contains “whopping doses of whimsy, mischief, silliness, magic and misunderstandings”.

The eyes of the world are on upcoming Dubai shopping festival, 2011

If you are longing to get cheap flight fares to Dubai (http://www.searchcheapflights.co.uk/flights/dubai/), save a lot on tax free shopping and come back home with big bags in both hands and an even bigger smile on your face – Fly to Dubai during ‘Dubai Shopping Festival’. The Dubai Shopping Festival needs no introduction and is one the most anticipated international events in the country. The festival actually started in the year 1996 when its inaugural ceremony attracted about 1.6 million people from around the world. In a decade, the festival became a world event attracting 3.35 million in 2009

Agoda.com Celebrates Loy Krathong, Thailand’s Festival of Lights

Known as the Festival of Lights, Loy Krathong is traditionally a time when Thais give thanks, forgive grievances and pray for good luck. All around the country, rivers, canals, lakes and the night sky light up on the night of the 12th full moon, which this year falls on November 21. Agoda’s CEO Robert Rosenstein said the festival also marks the beginning of the cooler dry season which makes it one of the most memorable ways to start a holiday in Thailand. “Loy Krathong is a fantastic time to be in Thailand. Hotels offer special promotions and host activities that

LateRooms.com – Visit Equitana Melbourne to see beautiful horses

More than 1,000 horses will be on display at Equitana Melbourne, making it a must-see event for anyone with a love of such animals. Guests at Melbourne hotels (http://www.laterooms.com/au/k11494353_melbourne-hotels.aspx) can visit the festival between November 18th and 21st 2010, with all sorts of activities taking place throughout the course of the four days. As well as the exhibition of a huge number of horses, there will be competitions and a variety of entertainment to keep people amused. The organisers pointed out that the event has now been running twice a year since 1999, no doubt attracting thousands of people to the cheap hotels

LateRooms.com – Festival Alternativa coming to Prague venues

A major celebration of alternative and experimental music is set to take place in Prague next month. Organised by the Czech capital’s Unijazz organisation, the Festival Alternativa showcases the underground and avant-garde fringes of rock, jazz, classical and electronic sounds. The festival has been going since 1993 and this year’s event is due to run between November 20th and 27th.

Glitz and Glamour at the Prestigious Vienna International Film Festival

HolidayCity.com – The movie screens in Viennas’ historic centre would light up to celebrate Viennale, Vienna International Film Festival, from 21st October to 3rd November 2010. One of the oldest and respected festivals of its kind, Viennale 2010 once again would offer a carefully picked selection of films from Austria as well as the rest of the world, with many being screened for the first time to an international audience. About 130 feature films from different genres would be featured which includes documentaries, international short films and experimental and crossover films.

ISFFH Announces Selected Films for 2010 Competition

The 8th annual International Student Film Festival Hollywood (ISFFH) will take place November 13 – 14, 2010 at Beverly Garland’s Holiday Inn in the NoHo Arts District of North Hollywood. 65 films from 10 countries were accepted into this year’s festival. Films have come from South Africa, Sweden, New Zealand, Israel, Greece, Germany, France, Czech Republic, Colombia, Canada, Australia and the USA. Film students range from Junior High School to graduate school

LateRooms.com – Kendal Mountain Festival to attract Lake District visitors

The Kendal Mountain Festival is set to attract hordes of mountaineers and outdoor sports enthusiasts to Lake District accommodation (http://www.laterooms.com/en/k16843804_lake-district-hotels.aspx) next month. Running between November 18th and 21st, the event offers four days of film screenings, lectures, visual art displays and exhibitions amid some of the UK’s most dramatic landscapes. As the third largest festival of its kind in the world, the gathering traditionally attracts an audience of about 7,000 people and this year’s edition should be no exception. Confirmed speakers include professional climber Dave MacLeod, Blue Peter presenter Helen Skelton and Daily Telegraph journalist Tarquin Cooper, who recently completed a 500-mile cross-country

Nice Sings in Tune to the 14th Edition of Manca Festival 2010

HolidayCity.com – The 14th edition of the Manca Festival would be held from 13th – 21st November 2010 to the delight of music fans from the region, France and the neighboring countries. Organized by the Centre National de Création Musicale de Nice with the objective of introducing and enhancing the popularity of contemporary music, the festival brings together talented musicians from all corners of the world. Thousands of music fans are expected to crowd the venues and making last-minute booking for Nice hotels may prove to be a challenge. Manca, which stands for “Musiques Actuelles Nice Côte d’Azur”, offers an

LateRooms.com – Rome Jazz Festival poised to kick off

Music enthusiasts heading to the Rome Jazz Festival this year have a wealth of talent to enjoy during the event. The Eternal City is a beautiful place to visit at any time, but throw in a set of world class jazz concerts and it could mean the holiday of a lifetime for some people. Running from November 11th to 30th, this year’s edition features an impressive array of Italian and international talent that is sure to satisfy even the pickiest jazz lover. Among the artists confirmed to play at the festival are Stefano Bollani, Paolo Fresu, Chiara Civello and Gianluca Petrelia.

LateRooms.com – Feast festival coming to Adelaide in November

Adelaide is gearing up to host the Feast festival, an arts event put on by the local gay and lesbian community. Now in its 14th year, Feast is set to take place between November 13th and 28th 2010 at sites throughout the South Australian capital, with a wide array of entertainment planned. The organisers have described the festival as a “truly international event”, with performers booked from all over the world and visitors expected to travel from far and wide to attend. With such a high level of interest anticipated, anyone planning to attend would be wise to book Adelaide city hotels (http://www.laterooms.com/au/k17401381_adelaide-city-hotels.aspx)

AsiaRooms.com – Langkawi visitors to witness Eid al Adha celebrations

Visitors planning a trip to Langkawi next month may find their time in the Malaysian resort coincides with one of the most important Islamic religious celebrations, Eid al-Adha. Also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, the event is due to take place between November 16th and 19th 2010, which could encourage culture travellers to stay in Langkawi hotels (http://www.asiarooms.com/en/malaysia/langkawi.html) at the time. The occasion is typically marked by members of the Muslim community dressing in their finest clothing to perform Eid prayer, which is held in a large congregation in an open area or a mosque. One of the key elements of the

LateRooms.com – Naples hosts tenth edition of the Independent Film Show

Movie buffs have a treat in store for them if they are heading to Naples hotels (http://www.laterooms.com/en/k13653788_naples-hotels.aspx) in November, as the Independent Film Show is taking place. There will be plenty of emerging filmmakers showcasing their work at the occasion, which takes place at the Fondazione Morra. “What makes the Independent Film Show unique in its field is the detailed look it takes at one particular aspect of cinema – that of the independent and experimental,” noted a blogger on Fest21.com.

Luxury Resort in Corbett offering Special discount on Special Festival Packages

The most luxurious resort in Corbett – Corbett Leela Vilas http://www.corbettleelavilas.com/ have come up with the special festival packages to give you a complete blend of luxury and enjoyment from November 3 – November 7, 2010 at just 20,000/- per couple. The discount has been given so that you can enjoy this festival season in the beautiful surroundings of Corbett. Built inside the core of Jim Corbett National Park, this luxury forest resort has started accepting booking orders for this festival season from today.

LateRooms.com – Music lovers set to enjoy Tenby Blues Festival

The Tenby Blues Festival returns for a weekend of concerts, workshops and seaside entertainment next month. Due to take over the Pembrokeshire resort between Friday November 12th and Sunday November 14th, the event is now in its fifth year and has once more attracted a diverse line-up of artists from across the UK and US. People booking one of the many hotels Tenby (http://www.laterooms.com/en/k16305400_tenby-hotels.aspx) has to offer for the festival can get access to every single performance by purchasing a weekend ticket for £65. Alternatively, blues fans can choose which concerts they wish to attend and buy tickets on the door, while some

LateRooms.com – Cornwall Film Festival to take place in Falmouth

The ninth annual Cornwall Film Festival is set to bring hordes of movie-makers and film buffs to Falmouth next month. Holidaymakers may find that their stay in one of the luxury hotels Cornwall (http://www.laterooms.com/en/r11383_hotels-in-cornwall.aspx?q=1_luxury-hotels) has to offer coincides with the event, which will run from Friday November 5th to Sunday November 7th at the Phoenix Cinema. The full programme is set to be unveiled by festival director Donna Anton next week, but the organisers have already released enough details to get local film lovers excited. Several south-west premieres of new movies are scheduled to take place during the festival, including debut showings of

It’s a Celluloid Fest at the 54th BFI London Film Festival

HolidayCity.com – Avid moviegoers in London are in for a treat at the 54th BFI London Film Festival as some of the world’s best films would be showcased during the two-week duration from 13 – 28 October 2010. Fans can expect another exciting line-up of international and British films that includes a total of 197 features and 112 shorts, as well a chance for celebrity sightings at international premiers. London hotels are expecting high occupancy rates as visitors flock to the city for the festival. The London Film Festival has always been the chosen venue for the world’s best filmmakers

AsiaRooms.com – Experience Diwali celebrations in Langkawi

Langkawi is the perfect place for tourists to visit if they hope to witness Malaysia’s Diwali celebrations at first hand. The religious event, which is also known as Deepavali and the Festival of Lights, is set to take place on November 5th 2010 and is certainly not to be missed by holidaymakers during their time in the south-east Asian country. During the occasion, guests staying in Langkawi hotels (http://www.asiarooms.com/malaysia/langkawi.html) are sure to notice local Hindus lighting small clay lamps – known as diyas – with oil, an action which represents the victory of good over evil. Unlike some religious festivals, Diwali is celebrated

MillerCoors Captures 11 Medals at 2010 Great American Beer Festival Gold for Miller Lite and Blue Moon’s Large Brewer of ..

CHICAGO, IL — (Marketwire) — 09/20/10 — MillerCoors hauled in 11 medals this weekend at the Brewers Association’s annual Great American Beer Festival (GABF). Among the highlights of the competition, Miller Lite bested 52 other entries to take gold in the American-Style Lager or Light Lager category and Blue Moon Brewing Company and Dr. David Ryder were honored as Large Brewing Company and Brewer of the Year. The brewery honor was just the beginning for the Tenth and Blake Beer Company, the craft and import division of MillerCoors. Eight of the 11 MillerCoors medals went to Tenth and Blake brands

HotelTravel.com Celebrates ‘Mid-Autumn Festival Dream’ in Beijing

HotelTravel.com is preparing its Mid-Autumn Festival dream hotel promotions, celebrating the Chinese tradition with incredible deals on Beijing hotels. The Mid-Autumn festival is traditionally a time of family reunions, eating moon cakes and lighting red lanterns. And Beijing offers a colourful combination of culture, history and tradition this time of year before the first frost of winter sets in.

LateRooms.com – Bath Bach Festival could appeal to Cotswold visitors

A week-long programme of concerts dedicated to JS Bach is set to take place in Bath next month. The seventh Bach Festival, organised by leading local choir group the Chantry Singers, will feature musical events at the Abbey, the Guildhall and the Assembly Rooms. Classical music fans with Cotswold hotel (http://www.laterooms.com/en/r252_hotels-in-the-cotswolds.aspx) bookings can head to the Somerset city on October 16th to hear the St Matthew Passion. This rendition of one of the German composer’s most moving compositions is due to open the festival at Bath Abbey. Described by the organisers as “the final glory of one of the most productive periods of Bach’s

Auntie’s Fry Bread – Native American Fusion Eatery – Opens for Business.

While Los Angeles has a food establishment for just about every type of culture and people in the world, there is a surprising lack of any eateries serving common Native American foods. Auntie’s has been serving Fry Bread Tacos, also sometimes called “Navajo Tacos” or “Indian Tacos” for over 20 years in Eastern Montana at the Little Big Horn Days Festival in Hardin, MT through the Koyama family. Kate Koyama and Eric Evans saw an opportunity to spread Native American Culture through food to the Los Angeles area and have begun serving Fry Bread Tacos with their own twist at

Ed Calle to Headline 3rd Annual Sunny Isles Beach Jazz Fest

Sunny Isles Beach, FL – The Third Annual 2010 Sunny Isles Beach Jazz Fest is pleased to announce an artist line-up that will bring cool jazz sounds to the beautiful city on the weekend of October 15-17, 2010. The Sunny Isles Beach Jazz Fest will celebrate the extraordinary sounds of jazz music throughout the event weekend; featuring renowned jazz artists. Headlining the festival is one of the most recorded saxophonists in jazz history, Ed Calle. Calle is known for his extraordinary ability to play bebop, Latin jazz, contemporary jazz, and pop.

LateRooms.com – Rome sets the stage for Romics

Comic fans could be in for a treat if they are heading to 5 star hotels in Rome (http://www.laterooms.com/en/k13659368_rome-hotels.aspx?q=1_luxury-hotels) soon, as Romics is due to take place at the beginning of October. The hugely popular event attracted about 75,000 enthusiasts last year and the organisers will no doubt be hoping for just as many – if not more – in 2010, with the festival now in its tenth year. It takes place from September 30th to October 3rd at the Nuevo Fiera di Roma and celebrates games and animation, as well as comic books. Among the guests of honour confirmed for this edition

LateRooms.com – Cornwall visitors to enjoy Falmouth Oyster Festival

Falmouth is set to host one of the highlights of the year for lovers of Cornish seafood next month. The Falmouth Oyster Festival should attract plenty of gastronomes to the many luxury hotels Cornwall (http://www.laterooms.com/en/r11383_hotels-in-cornwall.aspx?q=1_luxury-hotels) is famous for, as it features a busy programme of free events, tastings and cookery demonstrations. Running between October 14th and 17th, the festival coincides with the start of the oyster harvesting season in Cornwall. Some of the region’s top chefs are set to appear, with food expert and BBC presenter Valentine Warner due to host the opening ceremony on the morning of October 14th.

LateRooms.com – Cheltenham Literature Festival could appeal to Cotswold visitors

One of the world’s oldest literature festivals returns next month, with book lovers from all over the country set to head to Gloucestershire for the occasion. Running from October 8th to 17th, the Times Cheltenham Literature Festival is likely to inspire many Cotswold hotel (http://www.laterooms.com/en/r252_hotels-in-the-cotswolds.aspx) bookings in the run-up to the opening day. With 450 events spread over the ten days and the likes of Sebastian Faulks, AS Byatt, Salman Rushdie and Hanif Kureishi set to appear, this year’s line-up is bound to thrill literature fans. Last month, the BBC reported that 40,000 tickets for the festival had been sold on the first

Labor Day Weekend was hot at the West Palm Beach Antiques Festival

(West Palm Beach, FL) West Palm Beach Antiques festival owners Kay and Bill Puchstein continue to be amazed and pleased that their creative scheduling of antique shows during the Florida summer has been so warmly received by customers and dealers. They reported that when the Labor Day edition of the Festival opened Saturday September 4 over 300 people were standing in line. They were especially pleased that some of their new and “out of the box” approaches have attracted a younger buying crowd. The Puchsteins said that dealer space for the October 2,3 show is almost sold out and dealers