Top resolution: plan a quality travel journey that you deserve.
BY ROSALIND HORNE
#5
There’s always something for the sports fans
While some fanatics are already looking forward to the 2008 Eurocup, 2007 is the year for rugby. France is hosting this year’s Rugby World Cup, but the match will also cross the channel with the capitals of both Wales and Scotland hosting a handful of the 48 matches. It’s an easy environment to get hooked on a game you previously thought you had no interest in. The games officially start Friday, September 7, 2007.
www.rugbyworldcup.com
#4
Do you want to beat a record?
France could be popular this year. While you’re there to catch a few rugby matches, why not help beat the record for most visitors to the Eiffel Tower that was recently established in 2006. Last year 6.7 million people visited the attraction that was built in 1889 for the World’s Fair. A total of 230 million people have gone to the top to admire the views from the 1,063 foot high structure. Early last year, tourism officials feared student protests in the city center and the 2005 riots in the suburbs of the French capital and other cities would deter visitors, but the fears were not borne out. See if you can help top last years numbers by making an appearance.
http://www.tour-eiffel.fr/
#3
The great outdoors
The Fort William Mountain Festival 2007 in Scotland is “a celebration of mountain culture” from February 16th to March 3rd. A good pick for the outdoorsy type, the festival includes indoor rock and ice climbing workshops as well as art and photography exhibits featuring local and national artists. The festival is also acting as a stop for The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour, with mountain films from around the world. This is all a part of something bigger, Highland 2007, a huge movement summed up as “the year Scotland celebrates Highland culture”.
#2
Beat the price increase
Croatia (along with other Eastern European countries) is still cheaper to travel than most Western European countries, but has become increasingly popular with tourists and prices are steadily increasing. Because it’s not yet overcome with tourists you will see a true picture of what the country is about. The line between tourist and local is so thin you will hardly be able to see it. For example, instead of staying in a hotel, you can rent rooms from people in their own homes. With a combination of both recent and distant history, the people you will be closely connected to have stories to share that you will remember for the rest of your life. Island hopping and riding the ferries to picturesque towns along the Adriatic coast is one of the highlights of travelling this part of Europe.
Check your Lonely Planet Travel Guide.
#1
Become a part of history
If you’ve never been to Lisbon, Portugal this is the year to make the trip. On Saturday July 7, 2007 the New 7 Wonders of the World will be announced there during the Official Declaration ceremony. The competition pits the likes of the Stonehenge of the United Kingdom, Roman Coliseum of Italy, Pyramids of Giza and many other man made wonders of the world against each other for the title. People can vote by phoning in or visiting the website below. During your stay take the train to the beach, visit world class museums and take in the sights.
www.new7wonders.com. iT!
Rosalind Horne is a Canadian journalist working in the print and broadcast fields.
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