Life beneath the tracks

The construction work involved one of the largest archaeological projects ever undertaken in a major European city, when around 2.5 million objects from various epochs were uncovered. The finds included early Roman military implements, ancient temple walls, medieval fortifications and ruined cellars dating back to World War II. The exhibition runs until May 5. – DPA

 

Przemysl fortress to reopen

Renovation work on the Renaissance fortress in the Polish city of Przemysl is due to be completed by the end of the year. Work in the building’s interior included fitting the theatre out with a new lighting and sound system, while archaeological excavations have taken place around the hill on which the fortress is built. The remains of a medieval Orthodox Christian church are among the archaeological finds, according to the Polish tourist office.

 

Dancing with Disney

Disney fans should make a trip to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum in Simi Valley near Los Angeles. More than  500 Disney exhibits including props, costumes and artworks are on display in the 11,000-square-metre complex. Around half the exhibits are on show to the public for the first time, according to the Los Angeles tourist office.

 

Pata mart heads to Chengdu

Chengdu, China, is to host the Pacific Asia Travel Association (Pata) Travel Mart 2013 on September 25-27 at Century City New International Convention & Exhibition Centre. In parallel with the Mart, the Pata Board Meeting will be held September 27-29 at the Intercontinental Hotel in Chengdu. Chengdu is one of the fastest growing destinations and source markets in China, says Pata CEO, Martin J Craigs, and the Mart makes it easy for buyers and sellers to build their Asia Pacific travel businesses. Visit www.Pata.org.

 

All aboard with Captain Cook

Captain Cook Cruises puts the fun back into school holidays and weekends for parents, with kids cruising free, when accompanied by a paying adult, on selected dining and sightseeing cruises until March 31. The “Kids cruise for free” package applies to the Weekend Breakfast cruise, Buffet Lunch cruise, Sydney Harbour Coffee cruise and the Hop On Hop Off Harbour Explorer cruise. Visit www.CaptainCook.com.au.