Archive for October, 2009
Snowfall on Austria‚s glaciers
Oct 20th
Around a meter of snow has fallen over Austria‚s glaciers which are already open for ski season 2009-10. One of Austria‚s resorts Obergurgl, reported four inches of powder in village areas.
With temperatures well below freezing, more snow is expected to fall in the next few days, enhancing ski conditions.
Obergurgl is a great place to ski no matter what ability; there are slopes to suit everyone whether, beginner, intermediate or advanced skier. Situated in the Oetz Valley, the Austrian resort has lengthy ski seasons and is also suitable for snowboarders.
Charitable initiative from Royal Caribbean
Oct 20th
As the UK cruise market has grown over the previous couple of years, Royal Caribbean Cruise line has brought in a new charitable initiative for the launch of the worlds largest cruise ship, Oasis of the Seas.
Royal Caribbean will hold an introductory fundraiser aboard the cruise liner, with all proceeds going to charity, along with the official naming ceremony of the 5,400 passenger vessel.
All proceeds will go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, to help children who suffer from a life-threatening medical illness and will be held on 30th November 2009.
Royal Caribbean is a charitable organisation who has contributed $2.8 million and helped children‚s dreams come true since the year 2000.