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Foreign & Commonwealth Office Home Most popular sections... Careers with the FCO Country Profiles FCO Strategy Foreign Embassies in the UK Latest News Links Travel Advice UK Embassies Overseas UKVisas i-uk.com The purpose of the FCO is to work for UK interests in a safe, just and prosperous world. We do this with some 16,000 staff, based in the UK and our overseas network of over 200 diplomatic offices. ANNIVERSARY OF INDIAN OCEAN TSUNAMI – MESSAGE FROM JACK STRAW(26/12/05) 'I would like to express the government's, and my own, sympathy to those who have suffered bereavement, injury or trauma due to the terrible events of Boxing Day 2004', said Jack Straw, in a statement issued on the anniversary of the Indian Ocean tsunami. More... 'THE CENTRAL ROLE THAT MUSLIMS PLAY IN THIS COUNTRY' - STRAW, LAUNCH OF HAJJ 2006(20/12/05) 'I believe that there is a shared sense of community in Britain', said Jack Straw, at the launch of the seventh Hajj Delegation. Mr Straw said that the Hajj 'highlights the extent to which we in Britain live in a truly multi-cultural multi-religious society' and is 'a symbol of the central role which Muslims play in the life of this country.' More... Travel Advice: Read the latest updates by country. Photos: See the updated photo library of FCO Ministers. Video: Watch the latest 'Know Before You Go' TV advertisement. BOXING DAY 2004 TSUNAMI ANNIVERSARY Our tsunami section has a large amount of information regarding the Boxing Day 2004 tsunami, including help for bereaved families and assistance for people thinking of visiting the area. The Foreign Secretary made a statement on 26 December, marking the anniversary of the Tsunami . EU BUDGET PLANS IN DETAIL The UK Presidency has published revised proposals on the Financial Perspectives 2007 - 2013, which have been agreed following the European Council meeting on 15-16 December. For more information visit the UK Presidency of the EU 2005 website. UK Trade & Investment - The Government organisation helping international businesses realise their potential. UKvisas - Delivering a modern visa service. Number Ten website. - The website of the Prime Minister, Tony Blair. -- Main switchboard/ General enquiries: 020 7008 1500 Services for Britons Overseas: 020 7008 0210 (office hours only) Travel advice: 0845 850 2829 (BT-4p per min, other networks vary) Visa enquiries: 020 7008 8438

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Skiing In Canada, Canada Ski Vacation, Vacations for Winter Vacation Packages What's New! Travelling To & Around Free Vacation Guides Maps » Home » Skiing & Winter Fun » Skiing in Canada They told you that you couldn't have your cake it and eat it, too. In Alberta, you can. Skiing in Canada is affordable upper crust. Here, snow is the light, fluffy icing on the cake. So go ahead - take a slice of the high life in Alberta, with a Canada Ski Vacation . From high-speed six-seater lifts (known as "six packs") and luxurious lodges to rugged wilderness areas and backcountry huts, Alberta has everything under the sun to help you enjoy the ultimate Canada ski vacation. Alberta's Alpine Ski Resorts Offer Many Vacations for Winter Alberta may look like the land of a million Christmas trees but it's more than just a pretty visual. When planning your family winter vacation remember that winter in Alberta is about a season that offers unparalleled Canada ski vacations at diverse resorts all over the province. Deep in the south lies an unknown powder hound's heaven called Castle Mountain (with new terrain and new slopeside digs at cheap prices); just west of Calgary lies Nakiska (home of the XV Winter Olympics) and Fortress (also known for its dry, fluffy powder and inexpensive accommodation). Farther west is Mt. Norquay (legendary for its hang-on-tight steeps and proximity to Banff), Sunshine Village (brags of Canada's longest ski season and all-natural snow) and Lake Louise (Canada's single largest ski area) - and all offer great winter vacation packages. Veer north and you'll find the newly expanded, family-friendly resort of Marmot Basin, in Jasper National Park. And skiing in Canada is doubly attractive in Alberta, the only province without a provincial sales tax, which makes it a very affordable family winter vacation. For complete ski packages, mouse around here . Terrain Parks & Pipes Where there's a major ski resort, there's a terrain park. Spines, table tops, quarter pipes, jumps, berms and banks are standard fare in Alberta, as are weekend races. Riders, hungry for fresh terrain, should get their boards down to the new Eagle Ridge wilderness area at Marmot Basin, opening in the 2003/04 season - just another example of more skiing in Canada! Skiing in Canada Includes the Nordic Variety Despite Alberta's magnificent backdrop of the Rockies, the perfect terrain for downhill ski resorts, we don't stop at alpine skiing. Hosting the XV Olympic Winter Games blessed Alberta with the Canmore Nordic Centre, an exhilarating 60-km tumble of track-set trails. In nearby Kananaskis Country, the Ribbon Creek system also has 60 km of groomed trails as well as 75 km of additional trails in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park (check out the annual Ski Marathon a.k.a. as the Cookie Race, held every February), another terrific skiing in Canada event. Right next to this nordic area is Nakiska (and 15 minutes further is the downhill resort of Fortress), so combining nordic and alpine skiing is easy in Alberta, the ultimate in Canada ski vacations. In the southwest corner of Alberta you'll find Waterton Lakes National Park, also laced with family-friendly trails, that makes for a great choice when selecting a vacation for winter. Nordic racers from around the planet annually flock to the Canadian Birkebeiner Ski Festival, (every February), held in Edmonton and Strathcona County (two other areas loaded with track-set trails). Named for a Norwegian family renowned for saving the life of a crown prince by skiing 55 km over three mountain ranges, it's the biggest classic ski race in North America. For more Canada ski vacations, check out our winter packages page or for the ultimate Skiing in Canada road trip, mouse around here . In order to help you plan an idyllic Canada ski vacation, visit these sites for the most current sir reports and conditions at Alberta's individual resorts: » Lake Louise Ski Resort - Live Ski Cam » Sunshine Village Ski Resort - Live Ski Cam » Marmot Basin in Jasper National Park - Live Ski Cam » Ski Banff @ Norquay » Fortress Mountain » Nakiska » Castle Mountain Resort Back to Top Skiing In Canada | Canada Ski Vacation | Vacations For Winter focus pages built by anduro technologies

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Berlin Germany Travel Essentials - Berlin Profile  You are here: About > Travel > Europe for Visitors Travel Go Europe Essentials European Vacation Planning Map Europe Travel 101 - Before you Go European Distances The Best of Europe European Photo Gallery Articles & Resources Europe Travel Planning What to do In Europe Lodging - Hotels and More European Travel Maps Sex and Nudism Travel Photography Transportation Benelux Countries France Germany Austria Switzerland Greece Italy and Malta Travel Info Scandinavian Travel Spain and Portugal United Kingdom and Ireland Buyer's Guide Before You Buy Top Picks Italy Travel Guidebooks Europe Travel Guidebooks German Travel Guidebooks Product Reviews Forums Help FREE Newsletter Sign Up Now for the Europe for Visitors newsletter! See Online Courses   Search Europe for Visitors Berlin Location Map James Martin Stay up to date! Berlin Location Map James Martin Email to a friend Print this page Berlin Travel and Tourism Information Berlin Public Transportation Berlin - Current Weather and Forecast Day Trip from Berlin: Potsdam Berlin and Germany Travel Essentials Germany Travel Directory Berlin, Germany Travel Directory Recent Discussions Need Help Planning a Trip Accomodation in london Mediteranean Feries Most Popular Europe Map - Distances Between Cities in Western Europe Europe's Best Nudist Beaches Europe Picture Galleries Italy Pictures Europe Travel 101 - Before You Travel to Europe for the Firs... What's Hot Power Adapters Noord-Holland - Delights of North Holland Travel Visiting Pompeii Italy Guidebooks Naples - Getting There Related Topics France for Visitors Greece for Visitors United Kingdom / Ireland for Visitors Eastern Europe for Visitors Italy for Visitors Berlin, Germany, Travel Essentials Berlin, Germany From James Martin , Your Guide to Europe for Visitors . FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now! Berlin - Location:  Berlin is located in its own state in the North East section of Germany. Coordinates: Longitude 13:25 E, latitude 52:32 N. Berlin is 34 m above sea level. Berlin Population:  Berlin is the largest city in Germany, with around 3.5 million people. Berlin Airports:  Three airports serve Berlin: Berlin Brandenberg Airport in Schoenefeld, Berlin International Airport in Tegal, and Berlin Brandenberg International (BBI), the newest airport. Information on Berlin airports is found in our Berlin Transportation Resources . Berlin Tourist Offices:  There are three tourist offices in Berlin, the main one located in the Europa center (Zoo Station). Other locations are the south wing of the Brandenburg Gate and at the base of the TV tower at Alexanderplatz. There are also information posts at the airports. At the centers you can make hotel reservations, buy discount cards, get a map of Berlin, and arange tours of the city and environs. Web Site: Berlin Tourist Information Berlin Train Stations:  Berlin has two main train stations: Zoologischer Garten and Ostbahnhof (where most high-speed trains dock in Berlin), plus four other stations in Lichtenberg, Spandau, Wannsee and Schönefeld. All train-stations are connected to other forms of public transport. The Zoologischer Garten station is near the Europa Center, where you'll find the main tourist office referenced above. Train Resources: German Rail Passes . When to go to Berlin:  Summer temperatures are quite pleasant; daily temperatures range from 22-23 °C (72°F), but can go up to around 30°C (86°F). Winter highs are around 35°F. So, summer is the obvious choice, but Berlin is a cultural wonderland, so winter can be interesting as well. There are quite a few Christmas markets in Berlin, and New Years is a big deal at the Brandenburg Gate. Berlin Tourism has offers WinterMagic Berlin , a web site devoted to the enjoyment of the colder months. Berlin Discount Cards:  The Berlin Welcome Card provides travel on all buses and trains within the A, B and C fare zones in Berlin for one adult and up to three children below the age of fourteen for either 48 hours (16€) or 72 hours (22€). Other discount tickets are also provided in a ticket book. Available at Tourist Info Centers, many hotels, and the S-Bahn offices. Tourist Info Centers offer a 50% Ticket-Special for selected events on the day of the performance. Berlin Public Transportation:  Berlin has one of Europe's premier public transportation systems, featuring S-Bahn and U-Bahn train lines (S-Suburban, U-Urban), busses, and East Berlin Trams. You can buy tickets at vending machines at the station. You must validate the ticket before you use it in the red or yellow machines--the fine for unvalidated or no ticket is 40 Euros. A Tageskarte or Day Ticket costs 5.80 Euros and allows unlimited travel on all systems till 3 in the morning. Shopping in Berlin:  Look for bohemian style crafty items, rather than designer goods in Berlin. The Kurfürstendamm and Tauentzienstraße are highly touted shopping areas. Berlin Tourism Information lists a number of other shopping areas . Berlin's Top Attractions:  What do you think of first when you think of Berlin? The wall? Well, it's mosly gone. You can see a standing bit of the it on Niederkirchnerstrasse, next to the "Topography of Terror" exhibition center [ map ]. You'll also want to see the Berlin Wall Museum . Berlin is huge. Make sure you have a good map, available from the tourist office. Zoologischer Garten - Zoological Gardens were opened in 1844 and are germany's oldest and the world's largest. The Berlin Aquarium is adjacent. Hardenbergplatz 8, western downtown. Brandenburger Tor - The Brandenburg Gate is the symbol of Berlin and the last remaing big piece of the Berlin wall system. Museumsinsel - Museum Island fits between the rivers Spree and Kupfergraben. Museums on Museum Island include The National Gallery, The Old Museum (Altes Museum), The Pergamon Museum and The Bode Museum. The Pergamonmuseum is a must--and it's immense. You may need two days here. Mitte district. The Tiergarten - Berlin's green heart is good for a walk. The 630 acre urban park began as a royal hunting reserve but landscape architect Peter Joseph Lenne thankfully transfored it into a beautiful city park in 1742. The Reichstag - now home to Parliament once again after the torching of the building by a Dutch Communist in 1933 became the handy excuse that lead to handing Hitler dictatorial powers. The 1999 restoration added a glass dome that's become one of Berlin's main attractions as a view spot. Visit early in the morning to avoid the inevitable long lines, especially in summer. A Note about Museums: German State Museums are generally a bargain for world-class exhibitions, costing from 6-8 Euros, and free on the four hours before closing on Thursday. Of course, Berlin has a huge cultural scene. Modern art, caberet and variety shows, one of the world's best philharmonic orchestras are all part of the nightlife. And no closing hours means you can sit at your favorite watering hole for well into the morning. Enjoy Berlin!        Topic Index | Email to a Friend Our Story | Be a Guide | Advertising Info | Work at About | Site Map | Icons | Help User Agreement | Ethics Policy | Patent Info. | Privacy Policy | Kids' Privacy Policy ©2005 About, Inc., A part of the New York Times Company . All rights reserved. Around About New Video iPod - Review POLL: Must-Have Gadgets VIDEO: Portable Gaming VIDEO: Choosing a TV Hugh Hefner's Life What's Hot Power Adapters Noord-Holland - Delights of North Holland Travel Visiting Pompeii Italy Guidebooks Naples - Getting There

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Bus Travel in Europe Web TransitionsAbroad.com Home Work Study Travel Living As seen in Transitions Abroad Magazine September/October 2000 Related Topics Budget Travel Back Door Travel with Rick Steves Related Articles Bus Tours Can be Great Bargains Cheap Travel in Europe European Travel by Bus By Koke Miller-Thomas (Web editor's note: Updated to link to sites for current rates and information.) After working six months in Scotland and England, I realized that my initial financial forecast was too optimistic. I didnt want to leave without touring Europe, but I could not afford to travel by train. So I looked around for alternatives and found two bus passes that I could afford: Eurolines Europass and the Busabout pass . Eurolines Europass is less expensive than Busabout (and offers fewer perks), but both passes cost less than comparable rail passes. For example, here are the current rates for the Europass. The current rates for the Busabout pass are listed here . The main advantage of Busabout versus Europass and Eurail is additional convenience. Busabout will drop you off at hostels and help you book rooms in advance. Eurolines provides an external link for booking accommodations online via their site. Both bus passes let you travel to a few countries that a Eurail pass does not include. For example, with Europass you can visit the following countries . Busabout, does not offer quite as many country destinations, but it lets you visit more smaller destinations, as well as packages to Morocco, Croatia and the Greek Islands. Ultimately, comfort is the main factor to consider when deciding whether to travel more expensively by train or more cheaply by bus. Buses are often crowded and are about as comfortable as they are in the U.S. On the upside, European bus stations are far nicer than in the U.S., and buses are used by more people. Compared with the train travel Ive done in Europe, bus passengers seem to socialize more than rail travelers. Perhaps more importantly, most bus passengers are locals. All of our drivers were locals, and they generally provided interesting bits of information. You can buy a Busabout pass online. Their web site, www.busabout.com , also contains maps and stop information. The Eurolines pass can be bought online as well and a network map is available. An audio interview is available at www.eurolines.com - just click for the Podcast. KOKE MILLER-THOMAS has lived in several countries. Currently she is a social worker for the state of Texas. Web TransitionsAbroad.com Home Work Study Travel Living Disclaimer ©Transitions Abroad