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Sport doesn't have to be competitive as Red Bull's Flugtag proves. 80,000 saw the weird and wacky take to the skies over Hyde Park last weekend.

Three national historic sites that were home to some of America's most famous figures are all within minutes of visitors to Hyde Park, in New York's Hudson River Valley.

A $35 Million grant from Salsa King, Kit Goldsbury is making it possible for the Culinary Institute of America to Develop a new Center for Foods of the Americas.

A luxury London hotel in a good location means business visitors and vacation travelers both still have lots of 5-star choices in places like Mayfair or the West End.

House prices in London may be crazy, but you don't have to go crazy with your money to stay here.

Visitors to BBC Promenade Concerts at the Royal Albert Hall, who require accommodation, might like to consider some 5-star hotels within walking distance of the venue.

Before booking a top London hotel, gourmets should check its restaurant. Some of London's top chefs cook in the city's best hotels, like Gordon Ramsay at Claridge's.

For the third year in a row, a festive paradise has been created in Hyde Park, so that Londoners can enjoy Christmas fun and frolics.

London is famed for its markets but when it comes to Christmas fairs, our European neighbours tend to have the edge. But they say imitation is the sincerest of flattery.

Families traveling to London will find a number of parks and gardens with exciting attractions and lots of room for children to roam.

London's Hyde Park is looking set to be the site for a huge World Cup fan park five months before FIFA decide on England's bid to host the tournament in 2018.

Petra Andalee and Calder Pillay get caught up in an international art theft and use a series of unrelated coincidences, puzzles and patterns of twelve to solve the crime.

The Hyde Park, NY estate of the U.S. president includes his Springwood home, research documents, the gravesite of Franklin and Eleanor, plus Depression and WW2 exhibits.

The accomplishments of the wife of President Franklin Roosevelt are celebrated in a film biography and displays at the Hyde Park cottage where she lived after his death.

Lancaster Gate is located opposite Kensington Gardens in London, a vast "playground" for children tired after visits to Museums, with some good hotels in the vicinity.

Enjoy an approximately four and a half-mile country stroll in one of the most walkable cities in the world - a walk that includes the previous home of Princess Diana.

18 years of success have brought Romero Britto fame and fortune but he remains a thoroughly nice guy.

The early years in the life and times of America's thirty-second President.

The working horses of London used to end their days at the local Knackers yard, their bodies rendered down to be made into soap or animal food. That's not the case today.

The European Christmas Market has a long tradition and London's Christmas Markets are typical. They are scattered around the city but are easy to reach.

Creature encounters in the Gondwana forest, Angelsea, Fraser Island, Hansen Bay Sanctuary, Kangaroo Island, Hyde Park, Tasmania, Victoria and Sydney.

Taking the bus is a cheap and enjoyable way to see London's famous landmarks.

Ice-skating is one of London's most popular Christmas outdoor activities. Open-air ice rinks at London landmarks provide exciting days out for children and adults alike.

London is home to many iconic historic sights. Come December, a few of them reveal another magical side offering a winter activity that appeals to kids and adults alike.

Traditional markets, outdoor ice rinks and bright lights are just some of the things that make visiting London in the winter months, unforgettable.

Royal Albert Hall Proms Concerts and Museums on Exhibition Road draw visitors from across the globe. Several hotels, hostels and apart'hotels offer accommodation nearby.

October 23, 2009 the legendary woman pilot, Amelia Earhart, is slated to have her life set to film in the major motion picture aptly titled Amelia.

The UK hasn't always been a destination for foodie vacations, but that's changing. London, England has many popular top-notch restaurants; these are some of the best.

Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band continued the European leg of the, 'Working on a Dream', tour when they played London's Hyde Park at Hard Rock Calling.

Sprawling lakeside Chicago is an ultra-modern metropolis with a down-home feel, combining the best of North America's most innovative and playful traditions.

The Culinary Institute's acclaimed Boot Camp attracts aspiring gourmet chefs to the Hudson Valley to improve their cooking skills.

Train travel times, music line-ups, screening venues and history information for the major annual events and festivals in Yorkshire's biggest city.

The life of James Roosevelt involved youthful indiscretion, business success and failure, politics, and the rearing of a future U.S. President.

The Archibald Prize and The Bulletin journal are just two of the legacies that J F Archibald left the Australian population.

London is always worth a stay even for the most frequent visitors, whether checking out the latest blockbuster exhibit at British Museum or theatre show.

Finding a park in London for a respite from the hectic city streets is not, you might think, too much to ask. But the capital's best green spots can be hard to discover.

This is the 3rd of a 6-part series talking about luxury residences and will focus on some of the global top-spots for second homes away from home.

The Speaker is a new twist on the talent show format by providing a platform for youngsters who want to be public speakers but the embarrassment is hard to watch at times

Chicago's Navy Pier will be rocking with celebrities and superstar DJs at a New Year's Eve Extravaganza. Go to Chicago's number one visited site to ring in the New Year.

In London, Diana, Princess of Wales is remembered by memorials in several locations. The government has made an outdoor response in contrast to Harrod's in-store shrines.

Best known for the iconic River Thames, London also boasts a fascinating history of hidden rivers beneath its streets. Find out more about the lost rivers of London.

Traveling to Sydney, Australia? Visiting the Opera House, Sydney Aquarium, Wildlife World, the Sydney Royal Botanic Garden? Great, but don't miss the Sydney BridgeClimb!

Gifts, gingerbread and gluhwein; just some of the treats on offer for those looking to tackle their Christmas shopping off London's busy highstreets this year.

From historic Frost Fair on the river Thames to high tech fun fair delights in Hyde Park - before Christmas London offers a great variety of seasonal outdoor events.

London, one of the world's most popular cities, is also one of its most expensive. Travel to London, however, doesn't have to deplete the contents of one's bank account.

The Spice Girls have brought out a new song, 'Headlines (Friendship Never Fades)', a month before their Reunion Tour. They have also rejoined their manager.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt, America's 32nd President, was born to a life of luxury and success in New York, which was aided by his personal charisma and intelligence.

U.S. Presidential Libraries and Museums, created to house former Presidents' official records, are overseen by the National Archives for research and public access.

Most often the North side of Chicago is recommended to prospective tourists. While it is a great part of the city, the South Side has a lot to offer, as well.

Camille Pissarro was unique amongst French Impressionists who lived in London. He painted London's suburbs, leaving an artistic record of England's growing capital city.