Ideas by Month - June
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London, England: Royal Ascot Ladies Day
Founded by Queen Anne in 1711, Royal Ascot is now one of the world's most famous racecourses. Dress to impress for this fun day out - it's all about glamour and royalty, with a full day of great horse racing and fashion, highlighted by the Royal Procession which is held at 2pm.
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Queenstown, New Zealand: Lindauer Queenstown Winter Festival
- 22 June to 1 July 2008
First held in 1975, the Queenstown Winter Festival celebrates the arrival of winter, and has become known as the southern hemisphere's 'Ultimate Winter Party'. The festival offes a 10-day non-stop program of more than 60 events encompassing sport, art, music, comedy, food, wine and the wacky. Enjoy anything from street parties, fireworks, live concerts, theatre shows and glitzy balls to snowman-making competitions. A fabulous party not to be missed!
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Hong Kong, China: International Dragon Boat Races
Witness the incredible spectacle of the Dragon Boat Races from the shores of the fabulous Hong Kong Harbour. The exciting event is held to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival (Tuen Ng). With crews of about 20 men straining on their paddles, these 15-metre-plus craft slice through the water at incredible speeds to the rhythmic beat thumped out by a drummer seated at the front of the boat. Teams from all over Asia travel to Hong Kong for the event.
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Spitsbergen Island, Norway: Arctic Animals - June to October
Bond with big polar bears - or at least get close to them - on Norway's arctic heaven of Spitsbergen, near the North Pole. A trip to Spitsbergen will appeal to all who have a spirit of adventure and love wild, remote and peaceful places. Cruise under the midnight sun exploring Spitsbergen's Arctic landscapes and abundant wildlife: massive glaciers, fjords lined with steep cliffs and rugged mountains dotted with polar bears, wild reindeer, Arctic foxes, walruses, whales, seals and many species of migratory birds.
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Prague, Czech Republic: The Czech Shakespeare Festival - June to September
Each year, the supreme Burgrave's House at the Prague Castle plays host to a summer celebration of the work of William Shakespeare. The Czech Shakespeare Festival was first held in 1994, and also visits Brno and Bratislava. Enjoy Shakespeare's work with a unique atmosphere provided by a stunning backdrop of ancient castles.
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London, England: Wimbledon Tennis Championships - June to July
The legendary Lawn Tennis Championships at Wimbledon is one of the top tournaments on the international circuit, attracting the best players from around the world. The first championship in 1877 was witnessed by a just a few hundred enthusiasts. Wimbledon is now attended by more than 500,000 visitors and enjoys a worldwide television audience of millions. Highly recommended: a spot of people watching on the lawn, with a bowl of Wimbledon's famous strawberries and cream in hand!
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