The 2011 Rugby World Cup is being played in New Zealand. Matches take place on weekends and start the weekend of September 9th. And matches go through the weekend of October 23rd. Tournament games take place throughout New Zealand. If you are planning on traveling to New Zealand, here are the cities hosting the games for the Rugby World Cup 2011.
Auckland
Located on the North Island, this is the largest city in New Zealand. In Auckland, there are two stadiums hosting matches for the tournament. North Harbour Stadium and Eden Park are where you can catch games.
Invercargill
Find this city on the South Island. Here you can catch a match at the appropriately named Rugby Park.
Rotorua
Another North Island city, you can catch a rugby match here at Rotorua International Stadium. You’ll also want to check out the city’s hot springs.
New Plymouth
New Plymouth is a modern city on the North Island. See a Rugby World cup match at Stadium Taranaki.
Wellington
This large South Island plays home to Rugby World Cup matches. See a game at Wellington Regional Stadium.
Whangarei
Just north of Auckland is the city of Whangarei. Here tournament matches take place at Northland Events Centre.
Dunedin
This college town is hosting tournament matches. Take in a game at Carisbrook Stadium.
Palmerston North
This city is in the more rural area of New Zealand. But you can still see a Ruby World Cup match here. The Arena Manawatu plays host to the tournament.
Hamilton
This up and coming New Zealand city is hosting matches at Waikato Stadium.
Napier
This Art Deco city will play host to some of the matches. See a game at McLean Park during the Rugby World Cup 2011.
Nelson
If you’re on the South Island, you can find this city along the coast. Enjoy a rugby game at Arena Manawatu while you’re there.
London is an expensive city to visit, especially if you are dealing with an exchange rate that is not in your favor. Instead of spending all of your money on admission prices to various places or shows on the West End, you can check out some of the free attractions in London. Of course, you’ll still have to pay to ride the Tube to get there.
Here are 18 free things you can do in London. These are especially good if you are looking for things to do on rainy days in London.
1. British Museum – take in this collection of around 7 million items from various cultures around the world. Highlights include the Rosetta Stone and the Lindow Man.
2. Houses of Parliament – here’s where you can see Big Ben.
3. Museum of London – learn about this history of London.
4. National Gallery – see classic paintings by greats like da Vinci and Van Gogh.
5. National Maritime Museum – learn about the seafaring past of Britain.
6. National Portrait Gallery – this gallery is a who’s who of British history. You’ll also see other paintings and sculpture you may recognize.
7. Natural History Museum – see an awesome collection of history objects, including a T-rex skeleton.
8. Science Museum – seven floors of awesome exhibits.
If you’re visiting Key West, Florida, you’ll find a lot to do in this small area. To avoid overfilling your itinerary, you can see the top attractions in Key West.
Here are the top 5 must see attractions in Key West.
1. Ernest Hemingway Home & Museum
See where Hemingway lived and worked for part of his life. Admission $12. Open daily from 9am – 5pm.
2. Key West Lighthouse & Keeper’s Museum
The lighthouse was built in 1825 and is free to visit.
3. Southernmost Point
No visit to Key West is complete without seeing the southernmost point marker. It’s a great place for a photo and it’s free.
4. Duval Street
Duval Street is THE place to be for entertainment and dining. It is the main strip in Key West and has something to meet everyone’s needs.
5. Key West Aquarium
Get up close and personal with the inhabitants of the surrounding water here at the aquarium. It is open daily and admission is free.
Traveling to Italy and spending some time in Tuscany? If so, you may not know where to start when looking for things to do in Tuscany. Try these 5 things to make the most of your time in Tuscany.
1. See art in Florence.
This Italian Renaissance city is home to more than one famous piece of art. The must-see place to visit is the Uffizi Museum.
2. Enjoy Tuscan cuisine.
Florence, Siena and other Tuscan cities are well known for their wine and food. Particularly noteworthy is the Tuscan truffle. You’ll also find the Chianti wine region in Tuscany.
3. Visit medieval walled towns.
The Italian towns of Lucca and Cortona offer great opportunities for visiting a walled town.
4. See a famous horse race
Twice a year in Siena the famous Palio de Siena horse race takes place. While it’s usually over in 10 minutes, it’s a fun way to spend some time in Siena.
5. Take a cooking class
You can learn the secrets of Tuscan cooking so that you can make your own Italian food when you get back home.
After just finishing up in Kingston, The Chocolate Festival is making it’s way to London.
Regardless of what type of chocolate you prefer, you can find it here at The Chocolate Festival. You may even find some great Christmas gifts for friends and family.
The Chocolate Festival is only in London for one weekend in 2010. Attend it December 10-12, 2010. Admission is free.
