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Kew Gardens, is a World Heritage Site located in 121 hectares of stunning vistas with six magnificent glasshouses set in a beautiful landscape beside the River Thames between Richmond and KEW in south-west London. Kew Gardens represents more than 250 years of historical gardens. It is home to a remarkable collection of over 30,000 types of plants from all over the world that range from the decorative to the peculiar. Kew Gardens provide opportunities for public enjoyment and enrichment and the behind-the-scenes scientific work helps ensure a sustainable future for plants and people. In the summer of 2004, Kew's determination to make serious botany great fun for children was demonstrated with the opening of 'Climbers and Creepers'. Bringing a new use to an old cycad house by White Peaks, Climbers and Creepers engages children from around 3-9 years in the pleasures of learning more about plants and their relationships with animals and people. Apart from the sheer beauty and tranquillity of the garden's landscapes Kew offers a wonderful day out for all, whether horticulturally, historically or botanically inclined. Botanical Highlights The dates below are approximate, and flowering can vary by three to four weeks, depending on the weather. Spring: Mid-February - early March: A million-and-a-half crocuses below the Temple of Bellona between Victoria Gate and King William's Temple - one of Kew's most spectacular displays (typically late Feb - early March). Camellias between Victoria Gate and the Shirley Sherwood Gallery of Botanic Art. Spring bedding and spring flowers in the open woodland around the Azalea Garden. Daffodils, forsythia and cherry blossom. Orchids, bromeliads and anthuriums in Kew’s Tropical Extravaganza, an annual display of exotic blooms in the Princess of Wales Conservatory. April - May: Lilacs near Kew Palace and White Peaks. Spring bedding in front of the Palm House. Scillas in the Woodland Garden. Flowering cherries, crab apples, magnolias and tulips throughout the gardens. May - June: Bluebells in the Queen's Cottage Grounds. Lilacs, azaleas, rhododendrons and magnolias, Brentford Gate area. The tiny but beautiful alpine flowers in the Davies Alpine House and the Rock Garden. Himalayan blue poppies and rhododendrons in the Woodland Garden. Native plants in long grass areas. Horse chestnut blossom. Summer: June - July: Summer flowers in the walled Duke's Garden and in the Woodland Garden. Giant water lilies growing rapidly in the Princess of Wales Conservatory and the Waterlily House. The Mediterranean Garden near King William's Temple. The Rose Pergola, the Rose Garden and the Order Beds. The Rock Garden. Tulip trees, opposite the Palm House, Philadelphus near the Pagoda. July - September: Themed summer bedding in front of the Palm House. The Order Beds. Giant water lilies flowering in the Princess of Wales Conservatory. Water lilies flowering in the Aquatic Garden and Waterlily House. The herbasceous borders of the Duke's Garden, fascinating medincinal herbs in the Queen's Garden, Grass Garden, Rose Garden. Hibiscus, hydrangeas and Indian bean trees. Autumn: September - October: Autumn crocus in September in the Woodland Glade - Kew's first burst of autumn colour. Belladonna lilies. Trees in autumn colour. October - November: Last of the autumn colours. Grass Garden. Autumn-flowering crocuses, colchicums and hardy cyclamen. Strawberry trees west of King William's Temple and between the Princess of Wales Conservatory and Rock Garden. Winter: November - December: Fruiting trees and shrubs, winter bark. Winter-flowering cherry. January - February: Snowdrops in the Rock Garden and Conservation Area, crocuses along the Princess Walk. Witch hazels by King William's Temple. Cornelian cherry in the winter border in the Duke's Garden. Duchess border along wall outside the Duke's Garden. Camellias between Victoria Gate and the Shirley Sherwood Gallery of Botanic Art. Clematis cirrhosa on the Rock Garden Wall. Rhododendrons in the Rhododendron Dell and, if the winter is mild, the carmine blooms of Magnolia campbellii might appear early. Shrubs in the Winter Border near the Ice House. The Davies Alpine House. Heathers, hellebores, viburnums and cornelian cherry.
A trip on one of Barcelona's iconic pleasure boats, the 'Golondrinas', is one of the most authentic visitor experiences. You'll have a lot of fun as you sail out of the old harbour, the Port Vell and along the Barcelona coastline, and enjoy unusual, attractive views with a Mediterranean flavour with the sea breeze in your hair. Climb aboard this iconic boat! The Golondrinas offer you two unique trips from the Port Vell. The first, Barcelona Port, is a 40-minute tour which will take you to Barcelona harbour where you'll see its facilities and enjoy views of the north of the city. Soak up the sun's rays and let the breeze caress you as you watch the World Trade Center, the Porta d'Europa bridge, the International Cruise Terminal, the Llevant and Ponent quays, the leisure marina Nova Bocana, the fishing port and clock tower pass by.
How to find out if your flight is proceeding: Each passenger MUST follow the steps below to receive the flight information from 18.00 the night prior to their flight. At this time, the details below will be confirmed: If the flight is proceeding or not based on weather conditions Hotel pickup times (If applicable) Exact meeting time Download the guest experience APP by searching Global Ballooning Australia, enter the Flight Code to receive flight update notifications via their mobile. Details provided on the supplier flight confirmation. OR Check the Melbourne Check-In Page (English & Chinese). Read the update. Click here OR Call 0488 686 555 to listen to a voicemail. Pre-Flight Info On arrival at the meeting point passengers will be required to: Notify our team of their arrival Complete a waiver and medical information form Board our buses and transfer to the launch site where they may help with the launch, or stand back and take pictures Join a short safety and instruction briefing at the launch site After we complete our pre-flight routine, we will float up and away for a spectacular one-hour hot air balloon flight. Please note the exact time and flight direction will vary depending on weather conditions. The flight will either be over the city or around the surrounds of the city. We cannot guarantee a flight directly over the city due to the change of wind direction. Post-Flight After we land, passengers can assist our staff to pack up the balloon before boarding our buses and returning to the initial meeting place (this is not compulsory, so passengers should tell staff if they do not wish to help). After the balloon is packed away, we head back to Pullman on the Park hotel for a sparkling buffet breakfast (optional). The Melbourne transfer service is one-way only, so guests will need to make their own way back to their hotel from the Pullman Hotel. There are train, tram and taxi services available at the front of the Pullman on the Park. Alternatively, it is a 20 min walk back to the centre of the CBD. Winery Tour Includes: After the balloon flight, GBA will provide a transfer to meet the wine tour at St Paul's Cathedral Full day wine tour to 4 premium Yarra Valley wineries All tastings and lunch Transfers between the wineries Designated, informative wine tour guide Return transfer to Melbourne City drop-off points (no later than 18.00) NOTE: If your balloon flight is cancelled due to inclement weather, your winery tour will PROCEED as scheduled. On the morning of the wine tour you MUST ring the Australian Winery Tour Co. (AWTC) office on 1800 996 414 from 08.00 to confirm which pick up point you will be using. You will have to make your own way to 1 of the 4 x AWTC pick up points in Melbourne (as below), or to the Yarra Valley meeting point at Punt Road Wines: 10 St Hubert’s Road, Coldstream. Passengers are required to make own arrangements to meet the service at Punt Road Wines in the event of balloon flight cancellation. AWTC are unable to provide door to door hotel pickup or drop off within the Yarra Valley or Melbourne CBD. You will be picked up & dropped off at a central location within Melbourne CBD before/after the winery tour ends. 09.20 Seven Eleven - Corner Flinders St & Spencer St, City (wait at front) 09.30 St Paul’s Cathedral - Corner Flinders St & Swanston St, City (wait at front) 09.35 Her Majesty's Theatre - Corner cnr Lt Bourke and Exhibition St, City (wait at front) 09.40 97 Franklin St, City (wait at front) For a full itinerary - please click here
Glide over the fairy chimneys and rock-cut houses of Cappadocia on a 1-hour hot air balloon flight, and get spectacular views of the unique landscape from the air. Watch the sun rise over the valleys, and enjoy a Champagne toast upon your safe landing. You will be picked up from your accommodation in Cappadocia at approximately 04:00 for the transfer to the launch site. Warm up from the early morning chill with complimentary coffee and tea. While you enjoy breakfast, watch the balloons as they are prepared and inflated.
Rijksmuseum - Entrada Express Un viaje a través del tiempo. De la Edad Media a Mondriaan. La colección del Rijksmuseum es un viaje a través del arte y la historia neerlandesa, desde la Edad Media hasta el siglo XX. La historia de los Países Bajos se sitúa en el contexto internacional y está distribuida en cuatro plantas, esta se visita en orden cronológico. Encontrará pinturas, grabados, dibujos, fotografías, plata, porcelana, delftware, muebles, joyas, trajes y objetos de la historia neerlandesa. Más de 30 galerías están dedicadas a la Edad de Oro, cuando la joven república mercantil lideró el mundo en el comercio, la ciencia, el transporte marítimo y las artes. La Galería de Honor conforma el corazón del museo, allí se exhiben obras maestras de Vermeer, Rembrandt, Frans Hals y Jan Steen. La Galería de Honor lleva a los visitantes al espléndido espacio decorado que el arquitecto Cuypers creó para el Reloj Nocturno de Rembrandt Van Rijn a finales del siglo XIX, donde esta magnífica obra maestra puede ser admirada. Como novedad en la Rijksmuseum encontrará la colección del siglo XX. Pinturas, muebles, fotografías, películas y objetos históricos que cuentan la historia cultural de los Países Bajos en el siglo pasado. La galería al aire libre está basada en un plano de 1901 de Pierre Cuypers, los jardines del Rijksmuseum fueron diseñados por la firma neerlandesa de jardines y arquitectura paisajista Copijn. Los jardines aún cuentan con algunos de los diseños del jardín original, así como fragmentos y adornos de edificios históricos y estatuas clásicas. Pronto se añadirán a este "museo al aire libre" una fuente, una obra de arte con agua diseñada por Jeppe Hein, un invernadero del siglo XIX con verduras "olvidadas" y un jardín para niños con zona de recreo de Aldo van Eyck. City Sightseeing Amsterdam - 24 Horas Descubra la ciudad con las 9 paradas situadas alrededor de la ciudad. Sorpréndase con las obras originales del famoso artista holandés en el renombrado Museo Van Gogh y contemple la historia estremecedora de la comunidad judía con una visita a la casa de la diarista Ana Frank. Hay un montón de museos para descubrir, incluyendo el Museo Histórico de Ámsterdam, la Casa-Museo de Rembrandt, Madame Tussauds, el Museo del Diamante y el Museo Histórico Judío. Otras atracciones imprescindibles son la Mazmorra de Amsterdam y el Palacio Real. No le faltarán cosas que hacer en Amsterdam. Haga una apuesta en el Casino, relájese en el Hard Rock Café, pasee por el Barrio Rojo o descubra la Heineken Experience. Si busca souvenirs y otros regalos, pasee por las numerosas tiendas y boutiques, y descubra también el espíritu multiétnico de Ámsterdam en el Mercado de las Flores y en el Mercado de las Pulgas. Los buses de City Sightseeing Amsterdam son accesibles para sillas de ruedas.
