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Lake Lucerne, Central Switzerland's most elegant city, offers everything from lake cruising to hiking in the mountains, designer shopping to that famous Swiss chocolate.

From Elvis Costello to David Gray, this year's Blue Balls Festival promises to rock. For nine days, dozens of musicians will perform on the shores of Lake Lucerne.

Restaurants and cafes in Lucerne are plentiful and good and all serve excellent food from budget to very expensive - plus, fish fresh from the lake is a gourmet delight.

Like the English character 'Robin Hood', William Tell is a legend, a fable whose existence is a blur between reality and myth.

Almost every city and small town in Switzerland has its own Christmas market but some of the most popular markets take place in Zürich, Basel and Bern.

You can tour 70% of Switzerland by boat, train and bus in 15 days, covering majestic alpine peaks, crossing two large lakes by steamer and visiting Lucerne and Bern.

Geography has become the stepchild of Social Studies & History curriculum and in many cases is ignored altogether. Integrating geography competencies must be a priority.

Fondue trips on Swiss lakes are not usually about sightseeing, since they mostly take place in the evening and often after dark, but they are a fun way to have dinner.

The bargain Swiss Boat Pass gives savings and family discounts on sightseeing cruises and day trips on lakes and rivers such as Zurich, Lugano, and Geneva in Switzerland.

Mulch is important in the organic garden to preserve and develop soil structure, to create fertility and avoid problems of compaction and erosion. There are many choices

World-renowned symphony orchestra's New Year's Eve concert crowns medieval city's Christmas Markets and Nativity Trail celebrations and highlights busy international tour

The Greenest Vehicles of 2007.

A beloved fall treat in the Swiss canton of Valais is a glass of wine, cider, or must with a plate of meats, cheeses, rye bread, pickles, fruit - and chestnuts.

A no-dig, raised bed garden is easy to build following these straight-forward instructions. Such a garden will give years of maintenance free production.

Guillaume Tell (William Tell), a French opera, by Gioacchino Rossini: William Tell plot summary, William Tell character list, and other Rossini opera information.

Looking for a unique retreat when visiting the Alps? A night in an igloo with fondue, glühwein, and a whirlpool under the stars may be what you're looking for.

Some places have different names in German. Save yourself trouble (and ensure you're on the right train) when traveling through Germany, Switzerland, or Austria.

Lohengrin, a romantic German opera by Wagner in three acts. Lohengrin opera plot summary, character list, and other opera information.

Eschewing trendy flash in the pans for enduring tradition and quality is the goal of Swiss-Master Chocolatier. Decadent truffles just in time for the holidays.

The Northern Cape in South Africa is dominated by the erratic and beautiful Orange River which meanders through mountains and deserts and tumbles into a great gorge.

Right around the time that Martin Luther was posting his 95 Theses in Wittenberg Germany, another Protestant reformer was doing similar things in the Swiss city of Zurich

Along with cultural and natural heritage highlights, Switzerland also boasts two UNESCO biospheres.

Seeing an art work not only as one of many pieces in a personal art collection but in the context of its owner's living space adds a new dimension to its appreciation.

Premier German symphony orchestra continues a 60-year tradition with a classical, romantic and contemporary repertoire performed worldwide.

Sounds ghoulish, but cemeteries can be interesting for their beautiful landscaping and history of the people buried there. You don't even need a Halloween costume.

Once in a great while, the patrons of the classical music world will look away from the familiar in search of new ideas, music, composers and conductors.

Ludwig II, the so-called "Mad King" of Bavaria, created a legacy of fairy tale castles, notably the world's most photographed, Neuschwanstein.

A trip to Atlanta can be inexpensive if you pick free or low-priced attractions and activities, budget hotels and dining spots, and use a pass and public transportation.

Behind the door of number 221B Baker Street in north London, the Sherlock Holmes Museum recreates the home of Dr Watson, Holmes himself, and landlady Mrs Hudson.

Eleven teams set out on a race around the world in the season premiere of The Amazing Race. Which team arrived at the pit stop first and who was eliminated?

Buying a car picks Toyota/Lexus as the No. 1 voice-activated GPS navigation system. We tell you what to look for in graphics, features, voice commands and ease of use.