Monaco’s Monte Carlo Opera for 2007

Monaco’s landmark Monte-Carlo Opera House has undergone a meticulous restoration.

Guided by its rich history and strong sense of place, an expert team of preservationists, architects and artisans adhered faithfully to legendary 19th century architect Charles Garnier’s original design.

It reopened on November 19, 2005, following two years of historical research and painstaking restoration at the hands of more than 35 highly specialized firms.

Its debut was the highlight of Monaco’s National Day festivities, celebrated with a jubilant performance of Rossini’s Le Voyage a Reims directed by Pier Luigi Pizza.

Calendar 2006-2007:

• La Rondine by Giacomo Puccini - November 22, 24, 2006
• Otello by Giuseppe Verdi - January 25, 28, 2007
• The Medium by Gian Carlo Menotti - February 19, 21, 2007
• Cavalleria Rusticana by Pietro Mascagni - February 10, 21, 2007
• Le Chevalier à La Rose by Richard Strauss - March 8, 11, 14, 2007

The Concerts

• 30/09/2006,- Grimaldi Forum - MAHLER
• 08/10/2006, Salle Garnier - BACH, HAYDN
• 15/10/2006, - Auditorium Rainier III - SIBELIUS, CHOSTAKOVITCH
• 18/10/2006, - Salle des Variétés - BRAHMS, CHOSTAKOVITCH
• 18/10/2006, - Auditorium Rainier III - STRAVINSKY
• 22/10/2006, - Auditorium Rainier III - ELGAR, BERLIOZ
• 29/10/2006, - Grimaldi Forum - PROKOFIEV, TCHAÏKOVSKY
• 05/11/2006, - Salle Garnier - Programme MOZART
• 17/11/2006, - Auditorium Rainier III - MESSIAEN (Dans le cadre du Festival MANCA)
• 17/11/2006, - Auditorium Rainier III - MESSIAEN (Dans le cadre du Festival MANCA)
• 22/11/2006, - Salle des Variétés - MOZART
• 25/11/2006, - Auditorium Rainier III - Teddy Bear Concer

The wesite

Win a 7 night charter luxury catamaran sailing

Elite Island Yachts has a monthly drawing for 2, for a 7 day luxury cruise in the Caribbean.

Register

Aruba for 2 Getaway Package

Win a 6 day Vacation for 2

Register before: February 16, 2007
Sponsored by: Meet Aruba

• 2 Round-Trip Airfares Provided by Meet Aruba
• 6 Nights at the Radisson Aruba Resort & Casino. Enjoy a luxurious Plaza Club room, including daily continental breakfast, tea and evening cocktails in the Plaza Club Lounge.
• 2 Spa Treatments at the Brand-New Larimar Spa at the Radisson Aruba
• Brunch for two at Le Dome, including non-alcoholic drinks and champagne, and round-trip transportation. Sponsored by EPIC Aruba
• 2 Island Jeep Tours with De Palm Destination Management
• Choice of Sunset Cruise for 2 or Discover Snorkeling Cruise for 2 with Pelican Adventures
• Round-Trip Airport Transfers with De Palm Destination Management

Register at Meet Aruba

Churchill Room on the Caribbean Princess

This is the Winston Churchill Room aboard the Caribbean Princess. And yes that is a pool table on the ceiling.

The Cayman Island Classic

The Cayman Islands and Food & Wine Magazine proudly present the 2007 Cayman Classic, an epicurean event in a tropical paradise. Partake in this savory event May 10-13, 2007.

Enjoy a weekend of cooking demonstrations, wine seminars, world-class chefs, sumptuous fare from all over the globe and Cayman’s legendary local cuisine.

Quiche Loraine at Gourmet Gourmet

 

Maybe one of the best Quiches I have every had.

Even after working on this photo after 2 years, I could still smell all the aromas.

Gourmet Gourmet is located in the middle of Amelia Island, next to the Fire Station, north of Jacksonville Florida.

Photography Workshop in Montserrat

February 24 - March 3, 2007

Digital Photographic Workshop

on the Caribbean Island of Montserrat

Do not miss this unique opportunity to learn more about digital photography with: Igor Kravtchenko, MBA, LPPO, Caribbean Travel Photographer of the Year 2004, and Carolyne Coleby, travel and landscape photographer Come to the beautiful island of Montserrat in the Caribbean for a week long workshop with expert photographers who can help you to develop a career as a photographer or to just improve your photographic skills and style.

Workshop Includes:

• Developing Style -We will look at individual’s pictures and help them identify styles, plus areas for improvement.
• Landscape Photography
• There are wonderful opportunities for landscape photography in Montserrat, ranging from the volcano to the rainforests.
• Portrait Photography- Techniques on making the best from portrait session in natural environment.
• Travel Photography and Travel Articles Learn more about what subjects would be of interest to buyers and how to sell your work as well as identifying outlets.
• Underwater photo techniques- Dive or snorkel with certified instructor and explore pristine Underwater World.
• Marketing Photography - Look at the different ways to market your material and what approach you should take.

Costs Participants are responsible for their own travel arrangements. The cost for workshop, including tuition, lunch and excursions is US$800 for the week.

More information

Caribbean Princess Balconies

It looks like there are 3 types of balconies on the Caribbean Princess. You can see there are 2 styles that are open and 2 more balcony levels that look out to sea.

Make sure you are getting the one you want. I understand some cruiseships will offer discounts with some balconies that have limited views.

Be sure to check all the properties of the cabin before you make your final decision.