Archive for June, 2005

Jazz it up in Toronto!

Jazz Greats: Sperandei – trained by Ellis Marsalis along with Harry Connick Jr. Sidemen and Canada’s 2005 Jazz Juno Winning Pianist play Three Special Shows

June 30, 2005   Posted in: Canada

THE ROYAL SCOTSMAN WELCOMES GUEST MICHELIN STAR CHEF ON OCTOBER WESTERN JOURNEY

The Royal Scotsman has announced a partnership with Michelin Star Chef Martin Wishart, one of Scotland’s finest toques, on its October 8-11 Western Journey. The company is also offering complimentary one-night accommodations in a luxury Edinburgh hotel prior or following any October trip.

June 30, 2005   Posted in: Scotland

Emperor penguin safari in 2006 by Quark Expeditions

The opportunity to view an Emperor penguin up close and personal is a truly rare wildlife encounter. At close to 4 feet tall, these majestic birds thrive on Antarctica’s frozen ice and are so captivating they will soon be the subject of a motion picture documentary (The March of the Penguins opens June 24, 2005).

June 30, 2005   Posted in: Cruise Ships

Look forward to the holiday season with 12 luxury cruises on four Radisson Seven Seas vessels

If the thought of dashing through the snow leaves you cold, be warmed by a choice of 12 Radisson Seven Seas holiday sailings this November and December on Seven Seas Voyager , Seven Seas Mariner , Seven Seas Navigator , and Paul Gauguin.

June 30, 2005   Posted in: Cruise Ships

Holland America Line wraps up the holidays with 20 winter escapes to exotic and popular destinations

From the exotic – celebrating Christmas with penguins in Antarctica or toasting Hanukkah beneath the fiery Kilauea volcano in Hawaii – to a popular Caribbean or Mexico cruise, Holland America Line invites savvy travelers to celebrate the season this December on one of 20 winter escapes.

June 30, 2005   Posted in: Cruise Ships

Ithaca New York Website ReVamped

The Ithaca/ Tompkins County Convention & Visitors Bureau (I/TCCVB) has revamped the official tourism website for Ithaca and Tompkins County, New York. www.VisitIthaca.com now includes accommodation availability which is updated in real time by Tompkins County Accommodations. By logging on to VisitIthaca.com, visitors can view availability of accommodations including hotels, bed & breakfasts and inns [...]

June 30, 2005   Posted in: United States NorthEast

New Waterfront Business Lounge for Sydney Delegates

The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre has launched a new concept for Australian convention venues – a stunning waterfront business lounge for visitors.

June 30, 2005   Posted in: Australia

Wandrian Launches ItaliaRail.com for Easily Booking Rail Travel Across Italy

Wandrian, Inc , a leading global travel distributor for rail products and services, today announced a new web site, http://www.italiarail.com/, as a new source for consumers to find and book railroad tickets and passes in Italy. ItaliaRail.com is the first site in North America to offer a comprehensive, online selection to making reservations on the [...]

June 30, 2005   Posted in: Italy

Continental Airlines to Begin Daily Nonstop Service Between New York and Berlin, Germany

Continental Airlines (NYSE:CAL) , the world’s sixth largest airline and the OAG Airline of the Year for both 2005 and 2004, tomorrow will inaugurate nonstop flights from its New York hub at Newark Liberty International Airport to Berlin/Tegel, Germany. This latest route makes Continental the leading U.S. carrier in terms of cities served across the [...]

June 30, 2005   Posted in: Airlines & Railways

Korean Air saw 5.5 % Passenger Growth in May

Korean Air reported a 5.5 per cent growth in passenger traffic in May, thanks to increasing capacity to China, Europe and the US.

June 30, 2005   Posted in: Airlines & Railways