Archive for May, 2004

MOBS OF SOPRANOS FANS MAKE A PILGRIMAGE TO SITES IN NEW YORK AREA USED ON THE HIT SHOW

Sopranos fans from all over the world are now able to take a trip through Sopranoland, courtesy of On Location Tours. The four-hour bus tour is led by actors who have worked on the set of The Sopranos as either stand-ins or extras. Cast member Vito (Actor Joe Gannascoli) has an autograph-signing session at the [...]

May 24, 2004 Posted in: United States East

Amsterdam’s Grachtenfestival (Canal Festival)

The allure of Amsterdam beckons year-round, but during the city’s annual Grachtenfestival (Canal Festival), this tempting European destination becomes irresistible. And travelers on Music and Markets’ Amsterdam Canal Festival Tour experience the festival to its fullest, reveling in incredible musical moments as venues along the city’s renowned canals resound with more than 80 classical concerts.

May 24, 2004 Posted in: Holland

Florida – Famous for Family Fun Vacations in the Summer!

No dishes, no homework, no carpools – while on a summer vacation in Florida its just families enjoying themselves and playing past sunset on the beach. The Sunshine State is the ideal destination for a family vacation with a variety of adventurous and educational activities, tours, attractions and exhibits. Following is a sampling of what [...]

May 22, 2004 Posted in: United States SouthEast

Air Madrid Hits the Skies as new Spanish Airline

Air Madrid, the brand-new Spanish air carrier, got its license today to start operations as an airline. The announcement was made by Javier Castillo, director-general of Alada Travel Agency from the Air Madrid Group. Javier Taibo will be at the helm of the new air company. Air Madrid´s maiden flight is scheduled on May 30 [...]

May 22, 2004 Posted in: Airlines & Railways

VIA RAIL’S BRAS D’OR EXCURSION TRAIN IN NOVA SCOTIA BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND

Entering its fifth year, VIA Rail Canada’s seasonal service to Cape Breton Island attracts passengers from across Canada and around the globe. The Bras d’Or operates one round-trip per week between Halifax and Sydney from June to mid-October, offering tourists a 10-hour land cruise through the heart of Northern Nova Scotia and Cape Breton Island. [...]

May 21, 2004 Posted in: Airlines & Railways

RADIO CITY ROCKETTES TO DEBUT IN COLUMBUS, OHIO

The renowned Radio City Rockettes will help kick off the holiday season in Columbus this year with 37 dazzling performances of The Radio City Christmas Spectacular at the Ohio Theater. The Rockettes will perform from Nov. 8-Dec. 5, marking the first time that world-famous troupe will perform in Columbus. The Rockettes have performed The Christmas [...]

May 21, 2004 Posted in: United States NorthEast

31st Annual Governments Of The Caribbean State Ball Slated For June 4, 2004 At New York City’s Waldorf-Astoria

Fine food, decor and entertainment will highlight the 31st Annual Governments of the Caribbean State Ball, themed “The Romantic Caribbean.” The Waldorf=Astoria in New York City will play host to this black-tie celebration on Friday, June 4, 2004. The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Ball is held each year to raise proceeds for the CTO Foundation, [...]

May 21, 2004 Posted in: United States East

Albertsons To Sponsor Portland Motorock Trans-Am Series Race During Champ Car Grand Prix Weekend

Albertsons has been named title sponsor of Round 2 of the 2004 Motorock Trans-Am Series championship, scheduled for June 19, during the Champ Car Grand Prix weekend at Portland International Raceway. The race will be known as the Albertsons Trans-Am 100. The event marks a return of the Trans-Am Series to Portland after a two-year [...]

May 21, 2004 Posted in: United States NorthWest

Garden Walking Tours Through Tuscany With Garden Expert Alessandro Tombellini

Formal gardens, hidden floral gems and bloom-filled pastures await walkers on The Wayfarers’ luxuriant garden walks through Italy in September. At a time when the crowds to Europe have dissipated and the weather remains gloriously clear and sunny, the tours meander through verdant fields and around private gardens, providing an immersion into the history and [...]

May 21, 2004 Posted in: Italy

Floating Wwii Memorial Sails Into Alexandria Virginia To Celebrate US “Greatest Generation”

Visitors and veterans alike are invited to come aboard the LST-325 Ship Memorial when it makes a special stop in the City of Alexandria, June 26 – 30, 2004. The World War II-era vessel, staffed entirely by volunteers and LST (Landing Ship, Tank) veterans, will dock at Robinson Terminal on the Alexandria waterfront, near the [...]