Archive for January, 2004

Tanzania’s first Orchid Park is Ready for Visitors

A unique tourist park, the only of its kind in Africa for its orchids and birds has been developed in Tanzania and is set for tourist opening few months to come. Kitulo National Park is the only and tourist park in Africa offering floristic visits than the traditional wildlife photographic holidays most tourists to Tanzania [...]

January 30, 2004   Posted in: Africa

Queen Mary 2 is the Grandest Ship of them All

Billed as the grandest vessel ever, Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 is the largest, longest, widest and tallest ocean liner in the world. Featuring 17 decks and towering 236 feet from keel to funnel (equal to the height of a 23-story building), this new Cunard Flagship is 135 feet wide, weighs 151,400 tons, and carries 2620 [...]

January 30, 2004   Posted in: Cruise Ships

Tourism Tops United Nations Agenda

Delegates to Tourcom, the first world conference on tourism and communications, are celebrating the designation of the World Tourism Organization as a full specialized agency of the United Nations. The Tourcom conference in Madrid was told that tourism would now be treated on a equal footing with other UN activities in industry, education, agriculture and [...]

January 30, 2004   Posted in: Spain

European Union Unveils Airplane “Blacklist” Deal

The European Union has reached a deal which will allow the creation of EU-wide ‘blacklists’ of unsafe airlines. The issue has been under scrutiny since a Flash Airlines plane banned in Switzerland crashed into the Red Sea on 3 January, killing 148 people. The EU deal was unveiled at a news conference in Brussels on [...]

January 29, 2004   Posted in: Airlines & Railways

Cook Islands Greet the Tahitian Princess Cruise Ship

Every ten days she regally sails past the reef encircling Rarotonga, children stop playing in the water and adults pause to watch the awesome sight of the Tahitian Princess making her way to anchor outside Avatiu port. Waiting to greet the 700 passengers that come ashore on average each visit are tours, souvenir and craft [...]

January 29, 2004   Posted in: Africa

Stratford is a Victorian City and Dramatic Getaway in Ontario

Plan a spring, summer or fall getaway to Stratford, home to the Stratford Festival of Canada. With more than 600,000 tickets sold annually over the Festival’s seven-month season from April to November, Stratford is a premier destination for those seeking a holiday combining the best of culture and cuisine in a charming, safe, park-filled setting.

January 29, 2004   Posted in: Canada

Cadenza Wines Acquires Maleta Vineyards and Winery, Niagara-on-the-Lake

Cadenza Wines Inc., which will focus on production of premium and ultra-premium wines, today announced the completion of its acquisition of Maleta Winery Ltd.’s vineyards and winery in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, and inventory of award-winning wines. Stan Maleta, who first launched the winery in 1998 with Marilyn Maleta, will stay on as viticultural and vinicultural manager. [...]

January 29, 2004   Posted in: Canada

Musical Events in Germany in 2004

Hundreds of musical events take place in Germany every year. The following is a list of some of the highlights to take place in 2004.

January 29, 2004   Posted in: Germany

Germany – Anniversaries in 2004

This year Germany celebrates many anniversaries: the 1300th anniversary of the baroque town of Wuerzburg, the 300th anniversary of the 17th century hunting palace and French gardens at Ludwigsburg, and the 815th anniversary of Hamburg’s harbor replete with tugboat dancing. The charming Castle Road, lined with over 70 castles and gardens, celebrates its 50th anniversary [...]

January 29, 2004   Posted in: Germany

Tremblant Super March Break Special

Visit Tremblant and your family will sure be busy from morning to night, skiing, snowboarding and making new friends! Enjoy an affordable inclusive package with hotel, lift tickets, breakfast, lunch, AND free parking. Kids will enjoy a wet and wild afternoon while parents dip in our indoor pools/hot tubs at La Source Aquaclub, all a [...]

January 29, 2004   Posted in: Canada