DESTINATION NEWS

Brussels launches ‘Tram experience

Visit Brussels in collaboration with Electrolux is launching a ‘Tram Experience, where the trams in the city, which were made in the early 60s have been given a complete makeover and turned into a restaurant, which will carry 34 passengers every evening through the most popular spots in the city, while they enjoy a three-course indulgent meal prepared by the best chefs. The tram is available for two services on Fridays and Saturdays, and one service for the rest of the week. One trip costs 75 inclusive of the meal, two glasses of bubbly, and two glasses of white and red wine each, and soft drinks. Book in advance at www.brusselicious.be

horse racing in Mauritius is now 200 years old!

One of the most popular sports in Mauritius, this country takes horse racing very seriously. This year, the sport is celebrating 200 years of existance in the country. Mauritius is home to the oldest race track in the world built in the year 1812—Champ de Mars where some of the best races are held even today. The Mauritius Turf Club, the second oldest racing track in the world is also here. The Crown Lodge, is a private steward suite which allows visitors to enjoy the races in a safe environment with an optimum view.

Music in the Giant, austria

Head to Austria this month for Music in the Giant 2012, organised by Swarovski Kristallwelten. The music festival, on from May 11 to 16, will feature artists like Johann Sebastian Bach, Estonian Composer Helena Tulve, Matthew Barley, Alban Herhardt, Louis Lorte, Paul Mayer, Viktoria Mullova, and the Emerson and Tokyo Strong Quartets who will regale with different genres like classical, jazz and international music. For details and bookings contact: +430 5123 41034, or log on to www.kristallwelten.com/music

Golden Gate celebrates 75th anniversary

The iconic Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco will turn 75 on May 27 this year. A spectacular two-day festival has been organised to commemorate the same that includes a series of tributes, personally guided bridge tours, a new menu at the Bridge Café, a green screen for visitors to click some dramatic pictures with, and night tours among others. Log on to www.goldengatebridge75.org for details.