Archive for June, 2006

DEBUT FOR ASTA'S JORDAN DESTINATION SPECIALIST COURSE

The American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) announced the release of its new Jordan Destination Specialist course. This course, written by noted industry author Sue Wilder, CTC, is designed to meet the educational needs of travel agents who want to expand their expertise to include selling travel to Jordan–now available on CD-ROM. For a limited [...]

June 28, 2006   Posted in: Jordan

This week in Latin America

By Travel@Latin America ARGENTINA Buenos Aires can become a five star hotel Mecca In a short term a dozen five star hotels could be added to the 10 already existent five star properties in the capital of Argentina. Hyatt, before the end of the month, will open the Palacio Duhau Park Hyatt Buenos Aires, and [...]

June 28, 2006   Posted in: Central America

Kuwait to issue quick visas for foreign residents in the GCC

By Aftab H. Kola  l eTN Middle East Foreign residents of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states will now be issued on-arrival visas at the Kuwait International Airport to visit the country for tourism and business purposes. "The new rule applies to foreigners who hold resident permits in GCC states," said Maj. Gen. Thabet Al-Muhanna, [...]

June 28, 2006   Posted in: Middle East General

Now, it's the turn of "slum tourism" in India

By Satish G. | eTN Asia  Some call it "slum tours." A section puts it as "poorism" for travel enthusiasts. Whatever term may be used for this new form of tourism, tourists roaming around streets of Delhi, experiencing the life of poor, especially underprivileged children, understanding their plight, how they earn their livelihood is all [...]

June 28, 2006   Posted in: India

From Heritage Malta: The Cards of Destiny: Gambling, Luck and Magic AND a display of TORTURE INSTRUMENTS From the Middle Ages to the 19th century

Heritage Malta will be exploring tarot cards and their mystical explanations of life and destiny in an exhibition at the Inquisitor's Palace in Vittoriosa. The exhibition will open on June 17th and the agency is expecting its magical and religiously-tabooed theme to attract a large number of visitors.

June 28, 2006   Posted in: Maldives

Plan A Getaway To The Outaouais in Quebec and Explore Plaisance National Park on your bike

Plaisance National Park- Cycle at your leisure through various habitats, without cars or traffic lights, and breathe in the sweet fragrances of the Outaouais thanks to the 26 km of trails in this park. Whether you choose the trails of the Petite Presqu’île and the Grande Presqu’île in Plaisance or the new sector of Thurso [...]

June 28, 2006   Posted in: Canada

Princess Cruises Offers Lucky Passengers Million Dollar Memories on Crown Princess Sailings

When Crown Princess set sail for the first time on June 14, she was dripping in more than one million dollars in diamonds specially commissioned to commemorate her inaugural. An exclusive collection of diamond jewelry is showcased on board, the highlight of which is a showpiece, 100-carat matching set of four pieces, appropriately dubbed the [...]

June 28, 2006   Posted in: Cruise Ships

Spain Named 2006 Destination Of The Year By World’s Leading Gay Media Group

Spain was named “destination of the year” at last month’s annual convention for the International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) by PlanetOut, the world’s leading media group serving the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community. In announcing the 13th annual PlanetOut Inc.

June 28, 2006   Posted in: Spain

Prices of TourCrafters’ Amalfi Coast Package Plummet in Fall

Summer weather lasts through fall on the Amalfi Coast, but prices plummet after September 1, which means smart travelers should plan their Italian vacation then.

June 28, 2006   Posted in: Cruise Ships

June Is An “Eventful” Month On Hawaii’s Big Island 

Travelers will find plenty to do on the Big Island during the month of June. Events ranging from Hawaiian music concerts to culinary extravaganzas and new restaurants, promise a relaxing getaway filled with fun, culture and adventure.

June 28, 2006   Posted in: Hawaii