Cycle tourism: a holiday in the open while discovering beautiful landscapes and panoramas, enjoying physical activity, culture and good food. “Road to Wellness” is a project begun with the aim of promoting the Mendrisio and Varese region, and offers all you need for a wellbeing break without having to worry over any of the details. Accomodation, electric bikes rental, free transport and some 80 hand-picked routes… you just need to bring along your enthusiasm!

Road to Wellness: Territorio per il Benessere

Suppose that your route and your tips could be shared with other cyclists…. Wouldn’

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Orbitz Announces New Facebook Send Button

CHICAGO, Ill. – Orbitz today announced the integration of the new Facebook Send button within its hotel property pages, now making it quick and easy to share hotel options with specific people or groups on Facebook or via email. Orbitz is among one of the first online travel companies to offer the new Facebook Send button to consumers.

“Orbitz is continuing its tradition of innovation by integrating with Facebook to make the search and book experience for travel more like the actual experience of travel – social, interactive and fun,” said Sam Fulton, Senior Vice President, Retail, Orbitz Worldwide.

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Artosphere is a great reason to visit Arkansas

handout Musicians of the group Plastic Musik uses nontraditional materials to create musical instruments for concert along the Trail Mix Bike Tour.

I just learned about this festival in Arkansas that would make a great day trip for St. Louisans and thought I’d pass it along.

It’s called Artosphere and runs through June 4. It celebrates artists influenced by nature, who inspire sustainable lifestyles. The festival features music, dance, children’s theater, visual arts and lectures. In its first season last year, more than 20,000 people attended.

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Sackets Harbor, NY – On Friday, May 6, 2011, the Great Lakes Seaway Trail Discovery Center in Sackets Harbor, NY, opens for the spring season with a special exhibit of New York’s Historic Military Maps from 1750 to 1820. At 6:30 pm that evening living history re-enactor Randy Patten will share his collection of historic maps, accoutrements and artifacts from the French and Indian War.

Patten says, “These maps provide a fascinating look into America’s history as it occurred in New York State. Several

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Stranded Tiger passengers to fly soon

TIGER Airways’ woes have continued for the second day in a row at one of the busiest times of the year.

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