Archive for September, 2004

International Slavery and Emancipation Conference to Take Place in Turks and Caicos Islands

The Turks and Caicos National Museum has begun final preparations for an international conference on slavery and emancipation. The conference entitled “Slavery and Emancipation: The Birth of the Caribbean”, set to take place at Brayton Hall from October 25th to 28th in Providenciales, marks the United Nations “International Year to Commemorate the Struggle against Slavery [...]

September 28, 2004 Posted in: Caribbean

Boeing starts work on world’s longest-range jetliner

Boeing on Monday said its mechanics began assembling the first 777-200LR (Longer Range) passenger airplane, which will fly farther than any commercial jetliner. “The world’s longest-range passenger airplane, the 777-200LR can carry 301 passengers up to 9,420 nautical miles (17,446 kilometers), and is capable of serving routes such as London-Sydney and New York-Singapore with a [...]

September 28, 2004 Posted in: Airlines & Railways

Virgin boss set for space tourism

British billionaire Richard Branson has unveiled a plan to offer trips to the edge of space within the next three years. He launched his latest travel venture at the Royal Aeronautical Society in London. The new company in the Virgin empire is to be known as Virgin Galactic. It has made a deal with Mojave Aerospace [...]

September 28, 2004 Posted in: Outer Space

LAX plan gets nod from airlines

The Air Transport Association on Monday gave its not to a modernization plan for Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) that would expedite development of much needed airport improvements. “From the beginning, we shared Mayor Hahn’s dual objectives of creating a safer and more secure LAX while continuing to set a high standard for customer service,” [...]

September 28, 2004 Posted in: United States SouthWest

17 casualties in Dubai airport accident

Eight workers are dead and at least 45 injured when a massive steel structure collapsed at Dubai International Airport Terminal 3 on Monday. A section of the reinforcement cage fell during the preparation of a wall at around 10:45am, Dubai’s Department of Civil Aviation (DAC) confirmed. With workers trapped by the fallen cage, emergency personnel [...]

September 28, 2004 Posted in: Dubai

Venice In Context takes the Gold and Silver!

ForeWord Magazine’s Gold Medal for best new travel guide in 2003 was awarded at this year’s Book Expo America to “Venice In Context – The Independent Traveler’s Guide to Venice.” Published in March 2003, “Venice In Context” is the first in the cutting-edge Europe In Context travel series and focuses on the art and history [...]

September 28, 2004 Posted in: Italy

Head to Hawaiian Hot Spots and Receive A Free* Night Stay and 2,500 Bonus Miles with United Vacations

Looking to visit Hawaii this fall? Travelers can experience the Honolulu Marathon, the PGA Grand Slam of Golf, the Triple Crown of Surfing, the Aloha Festivals and the Taste of Lahaina on their next Hawaiian getaway with United Vacations. Additionally, travelers will receive a free* night stay at participating hotels.

September 28, 2004 Posted in: Hawaii

United Vacations Adds New Service From Chicago to Hawaii

Beginning on Dec. 16, 2004, travelers will be able to fly directly from Chicago to Hawaii’s Big Island with United Vacations. The outbound departure will take-off for Hawaii at 10 a.m., will make a stop in Maui, and then will arrive in Hawaii’s Big Island. The return is a non-stop flight from Hawaii’s Big Island [...]

September 28, 2004 Posted in: Hawaii

Tourism Booming in Trinidad and Tobago

According to the latest release of travel data, the number of tourists visiting Trinidad & Tobago during the period of January to May 2004, has increased by 17,139, or 10.2 percent, from the same period in 2003. “The largest number of visitors originated from the US,” said Warren Solomon, Vice President of Tourism.

September 28, 2004 Posted in: Caribbean

Rail Europe’s New Hogwart’s Express Tour Takes You To Magical Castle Of Harry Potter Films

A new tour available from Rail Europe takes you to the magical castle of Harry Potter fame. The one-day Alnwick Castle and Gardens unescorted tour visits filming sites used in both Harry Potter films, “The Sorcerer’s Stone” and “The Chamber of Secrets”. With its massive keep and curtain wall, Alnwick Castle was the ideal setting [...]