Archive for January, 2007

Tanzania gets promoted in the United States by various media

By Apolinari Tairo DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania (eTN) — World-renowned National Geographic has launched a program that will encourage its members to visit key tourist and conservation sites in Tanzania as part of tourism and wildlife conservation promotion to the American people.

January 11, 2007 Posted in: Africa

Antiquity News from Egypt January 2007

Night visits to Temple of Horus allowed as of New Year. The Temple of Horus at Edfu will be opened for night visits as of the New Year. The move has been decided by Culture Minister Farouq Hosni after the completion of renovation works at the temple.

January 11, 2007 Posted in: Egypt

The Nitty and Gritty Archaeology Opportunities this Summer – Dig They Must

New York, NY – January, 2007: Shake out your shovel, grab a hat with a big visor and consider joining one of the many major archaeological excavations scattered throughout the land of Israel this summer. The time is now to take advantage of the extraordinary opportunity to walk on and work in the very same [...]

January 11, 2007 Posted in: Israel

Grounds For Literary Giants: From Henry Miller’s Big Sur To Steinbeck’s “Long Valley,” Monterey County’s New Scenes For Your Senses Literary & Film Map Sets The Stage For An Award-Winning Adventure

MONTEREY COUNTY, CA. – From the seductive shores of Big Sur to the seamless sea of row crops stitching the Salinas Valley, Monterey County is rich in rewards for the cultured traveler, offering a wealth of sites that have inspired award-winning literature and film. The region’s world-class beauty – captured by Ansel Adams, romanticized by [...]

January 11, 2007 Posted in: United States West

Key West’s Boxing Heritage To Be Revived At Friday Night Fights

KEY WEST, Florida Keys – In the 1930s, when he wasn’t writing, fishing or indulging at Sloppy Joe’s Bar, Ernest Hemingway often officiated boxing matches outside a small bordello near his Spanish colonial home on Whitehead Street.

January 11, 2007 Posted in: United States SouthEast

Inaugural Season At New Grand Turk Cruise Center Exceeds Expectations – Caribbean’s Newest Cruise Destination Hosts 295,000 Passengers in 2006

GRAND TURK, B.W.I. (January, 2007) — Grand Turk, the newest Caribbean cruise destination, finished its inaugural season with 136 cruise ship calls and 295,000 passengers, far exceeding expectations for the number of visitors for its first year of operation (the port officially opened in Feb. 2006).

January 11, 2007 Posted in: Caribbean

25th anniversary of Vila Joya – exclusive events and happenings for the guests

Albufeira, january 11th, 2007 – Since 25 years Vila Joya stands for "home away from home" atmosphere, personalised service and the most stunning location at the Algarve. For this very special jubilee, Joy Jung, manager and daughter of the hotelÂ´s founder, had a brilliant idea. For the whole year Vila Joya will be celebrating. The [...]

January 11, 2007 Posted in: Portugal

QATAR AIRWAYS ANNOUNCES HUGE EXPANSION IN INDIA

Toronto – Qatar Airways recently announced a huge expansion of its operations across India with the launch of two new routes and the introduction of additional capacity on existing services. Beginning April 2007, Chennai in southern India, and Ahmedabad, in western India, will join Qatar Airways' burgeoning Indian network, which already includes non-stop services from [...]

January 11, 2007 Posted in: Airlines & Railways

itravelcanada partners with Quebec Ice Hotel

Canada's most comprehensive travel website is partnering with the Quebec Ice Hotel to encourage Canadians to experience a truly remarkable winter experience. Dedicated to promoting the best tourism product the country has to offer, www.itravelcanada.ca is an extensive website that offers everything from skiing, spa experiences and romantic getaways at rural country inns to family [...]

January 11, 2007 Posted in: Cambodia

Grand Canyon’s South Rim Offers Activities for All Ages, Abilities, and Budgets

Ever since American President Theodore Roosevelt declared in 1903 that the Grand Canyon is an attraction everyone should see in their lifetime, visitors have indeed made it a “must-view” vacation. The best experiences, however, occur when visitors take advantage of the wide variety of activities that appeal to visitors of every age and physical ability. [...]