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The Swiss Tuning Show, which will take place at GENEVA PALEXPO on 16th and 17th June 2007 stands out from numerous events that have already been dedicated to automobile tuning in Switzerland and Europe by virtue of its concept and infrastructure providing an indoor venue: the 36,000 m2 of halls 5 and 6 at GENEVA PALEXPO. Geneva is now well among the leading European expo cities. Though Frankfort and Paris have a larger surface area available, GENEVA PALEXPO offers contiguous construction of all seven halls meaning visitors do not have to go between pavillions in the open as in Paris. A Committee made up of well-known figures from the world of tuning and professional event organisers will make sure that it is a success.

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The Jungfraujoch is the lowest point on the mountain ridge between Munch and Jungfrau, at 3471 m. It is just above this location that the mountain station of Jungfraujoch is located, which at an elevation of 3,454 metres is the highest railway station in Europe. Whether you just want to enjoy the unique alpine scenery or make the Jungfraujoch the base for your climbing tours, you will find the dining opportunity that suits you best.

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The Panama Canal is the 8th Man made wonder of the world and the focus of many of our travelers on our tour packages. Panama City is home to the second largest international banking center in the world next to Switzerland. Panama canal, canal across the Isthmus of Panama, in Central America, that allows vessels to travel between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. The waterway measures 64km, including dredged approach channels at each end. The Panama Canal handles a large volume of world shipping and enables vessels to avoid traveling around South America, reducing their voyages by thousands of miles and many days.

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Verbier is a resort town in the east central part of the Switzerland. It is dominated by chalet-style houses and mid-size hotels, giving it a traditional Swiss feel that is at odds with the multi-story hotel blocks and modern atmosphere typical of many major French resorts. This is the French-speaking region of Switzerland, but thanks to its standing as one of the most popular Alpine destinations for British tourists, Verbier also hangs out an “English is spoken” plaque for its visitors.

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Lucerne may be Switzerland’s most popular tourist destination. It’s an essential stop on European bus tours that spend a day or two in Switzerland. The scenerys are breathtaking, the town is with medieval structures, shopping opportunities abound, mountain and lake excursions are nearby, and attractions like the Swiss Transportation Museum, make Lucerne a magnet for Swiss day trippers and foreign visitors. The center of Lucerne is a pedestrian area of cobbled streets bordered by houses, shops and hotels painted in medieval style or decorated with displays of flowers.

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With its first show in 1905, the Geneva Auto Show has more than 100 years of history. Its location in Switzerland represents neutral ground for automakers from around the world to show off new models and concepts. Almost all motor combustion models have been featured in the show – ranging from benzene to steam, with many exotic and super cars stealing the spotlights throughout the 20th century. Prototypes, new equipment, technical breakthroughs, and international partnerships as well as political and social debates are all landmarks of this international exhibition. The Geneva show isn’t focused on any one particular area but covers the entire automotive industry, with production cars, design previews, and accessories.

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The mountain village of Zermatt is one of the great ski and climbing centres of the world. Nestled in a deep valley enclosed between steeply scarped mountains, it is dominated by the huge and gracefully curved pyramid of the Matterhorn. Despite Zermatt’s popularity, despite it’s growth – more than 13000 visitors’ beds – it is still only a village, open and friendly, where people mix happily in the main street, mercifully free of cars, and dance the night away in the many rendezvous at hand. There are bars, restaurants and night-spots to suit every taste and pocket.

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For skiers and boarders who can’t wait a minute longer to slide on the white stuff, winter never ends on Austria‘s Hintertux Glacier in Tirol
In Tignes, France , a funicular train lifts skiers through the mountain to La Grande Motte glacier, sitting at a lofty and snow-sure 3,500m (11,480ft).
Alternatively, beat the crowds and sneak in some early turns in Switzerland. Saas Fee has a solid base and the Swiss national team have been spotted race training.Across the Atlantic, the gods have been smiling on Colorado, which has seen huge dumps of powder. Copper Mountain and Breckenridge , which boasts the highest lift in North America, promise fantastic early season conditions.

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The snow transforms the Adelboden-Frutigen holiday and leisure resort region into a spectacular winter arena. In this big resort you just need to follow your pleasure and ski or enjoy magical winter walks in Adelboden’s sunshine.

This year will be full of adrenaline for those of you who love winter sports and will visit this great Switzerland ski resort. Adelboden celebrates the official arrival of winter with its traditional Winterylute festival and Christmas Market at the Dorfplatz on Saturday 16 December 2006.
For sports fans, the real highlight must be the FIS Ski World Cup for Men: on Saturday 6 January 2007 there’s the Giant Slalom event and on Sunday 7 January 2007 the Slalom. On both days there will be an attractive supporting programme.

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Forget city spas – head to Therme Spa in Switzerland for the real thing. The thermal spring is a national Swiss landmark built from 60,000 stone slabs of Valser quarzite.

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