Archive for May, 2004

“Never Before” Star Clippers Cruises between Athens and Venice

This summer, Star Clippers will offer three select sailings aboard the 170-passenger Tall Ship, Star Flyer, which will capture the hearts and minds of seafaring souls with wanderlust for truly unique ocean adventures. Whats more, these special sailings on August 7, 18 and 25th can be reserved now with up to $900 off a combined [...]

May 21, 2004   Posted in: Cruise Ships

Continental Airlines New Air Service From Houston To Trinidad Takes Off This Summer

Houston we have no problems! Traveling from the Lone Star State and home of barbeque and big oil, to the cultural capital of the Caribbean and industrial epicenter of the West Indies, is now easier than ever. On June 10, Continental Airlines will launch new direct service from Houston, Texas to Port of Spain, Trinidad.

May 21, 2004   Posted in: Airlines & Railways

China Southern Launches New Nanchang – Singapore International Service

China Southern Airlines (NYSE: ZNH) (HKSE: 1055), www.cs-air.com/en, the largest airline in The People’s Republic of China is pleased to announce that it is operating new service between Nanchang and Singapore. Operating every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from Nanchang, China Southern Airlines will operate this service with a Boeing 757 aircraft which makes one stop [...]

May 21, 2004   Posted in: Airlines & Railways

Bollywood, Beaches and Buddhist Temples from on the go tours

In brief: Mumbai – home of Bollywood, beautiful Goan beaches and an unforgettable sojourn on the Deccan Odyssey (5-star luxury train) through Western India – makes for a luxurious holiday to remember! Price: £1,699 per adult / single supplement of £699. The price excludes flights. On the go can arrange flights for you so ring [...]

May 21, 2004   Posted in: India

SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK IN VIRGINIA HOSTS A VARIETY OF CLASSIC EVENTS THIS SUMMER AND FALL 2004

Authorized by Congress in 1926, Shenandoah National Park in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia contains nearly 197,000 acres with over 500 miles of trails, including 101 miles of the famous Appalachian Trail. During the late 1920s and 30s, Shenandoah served as the summer vacation destination for President Herbert Hoover. Today, approximately 1.5 million visitors [...]

May 21, 2004   Posted in: United States East

African states riding on the back of South Africa’s developed tourism

Africa, which has been depending mostly on the European and American tourist market sources, is now going through a new path to an integrated and full-fledged destination for regional tourists banking on South Africa’s highly developed tourist infrastructure and products.

May 21, 2004   Posted in: Africa

British Airways ends Malawi flights

BRITISH Airways has ceased its Malawi operation, ending 60-years of scheduled  flights. Malawi, a once most favored British colony in Africa, has been a key destination for BA in the very early 1940’s until late March this year when the airline made its last, historical flight between London Heathrow and Lilongwe in Malawi.

May 21, 2004   Posted in: Airlines & Railways

Turks and Caicos reports increase in occupancy rates

The Turks and Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association (TCHTA) has released preliminary figures showing a 4 percent increase in occupancy rates in the first quarter of 2004. The growth in occupancy is being attributed primarily to the significant enhancements in airlift that has continued to ease access to the destination and increased awareness of the [...]

May 21, 2004   Posted in: Caribbean

National Herb Conference June 17-19 in Ohio

Thousands of herb enthusiasts are expected to visit Ohio and tour some of the United States’ finest herb gardens, visit notable herb festivals, and attend the national convention of The Herb Society of America.

May 21, 2004   Posted in: United States NorthEast

Experience the ultimate summer rafting trip in Canada

The Stein river is REO’s most challenging rafting adventure, and is the steepest commercially rafted river in Canada (150 feet per mile drop). REO conducted the first-ever raft descent on the Stein in 1992 and is the only rafting company in Canada with operating and Park permits to raft this incredible river.

May 20, 2004   Posted in: Canada