Archive for April, 2007

Iranians can now enjoy skydiving

By eTN Staff Writer A company is now offering skydiving in Iran.

April 30, 2007   Posted in: Iran

Ottawa Tourism bundles Renoir Landscapes and Treasures from China

Toronto, April 30, 2007 – Two world-renowned exhibits are making their way to Ottawa this summer and Ottawa Tourism has developed a package including admission to both. ‘Renoir Landscapes' and ‘Treasures from China' will prove to be a must-see for anyone visiting the Ottawa area during the summer months.

April 30, 2007   Posted in: Canada

KA……BLOOM WITH SPRING COLOURS – And Wildlife Viewing NORTH OF TORONTO, ONTARIO

Travel to Ontario Outdoors Resort Destinations for Getaway Weekends North of Toronto, Ontario, April, 2007. Ontario’s spring colours are blooming north of Toronto with shades of greens, yellows, reds and all the colours of the rainbow.

April 30, 2007   Posted in: Canada

Newlyweds Enjoy Romantic Retreats To The Island Of Cozumel With 2007 Hotel And Resort Honeymoon Packages

Newlyweds seeking a little adventure on their honeymoon may want to consider the Mexican Caribbean island of Cozumel Home of Ixchel, the Mayan Goddess of Fertility, Cozumel has long been viewed as a place of romance and love. With its intimate island setting, warm tropical climate, beautiful white-sand beaches and crystal clear aquamarine waters, Cozumel [...]

April 30, 2007   Posted in: Mexico

It's Stars Aboard as Cunard's Queen Mary 2 Presents “Stars For A Cause” – Pop-Art Portraits by Nicolosi Set Sail For Exhibit at 60th Cannes Film Festival

NEW YORK (April 30, 2007) – Today in Brooklyn, a collection of original one-of-a-kind portraits of Hollywood mega-stars painted for the charity fundraiser Stars For A Cause, will board Cunard's flagship Queen Mary 2 along with their creator, pop-artist Nicolosi to begin a European tour with exhibits planned at the 60th Cannes Film Festival and [...]

April 30, 2007   Posted in: Cruise Ships

Deadline Is May 1 for Entries in the Second Annual ‘Stueart Pennington Running Of The Tubs' Bathtub Race Scheduled May 12 on Bathhouse Row In Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas 

HOT SPRINGS NATIONAL PARK, Arkansas – Tuesday, May 1, is the deadline for entries in the Second Annual Stueart Pennington Running Of The Tubs (ROTT) bathtub race scheduled for 9 a.m. Saturday, May 12, on Bathhouse Row in downtown Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas.

April 30, 2007   Posted in: United States South

China Southern Offers "Charter Flight" For Pandas Presented To Hong Kong

GUANGZHOU, China – April 30, 2007 – China Southern Airlines, (NYSE: ZNH, HKSE: 1055, SHA 600029) – www.cs-air.com/en – with the largest and most technically advanced aircraft fleet in The People’s Republic of China is pleased to announce that it safely transported the two giant pandas from Sichuan to their second home – Hong Kong.

April 30, 2007   Posted in: Airlines & Railways

Miró Quartet in Concert at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, Texas

Special concert courtesy of the University of Texas at Austin, College of Fine Arts

April 27, 2007   Posted in: United States South

Single and Ready to Mingle in Ottawa

Toronto, April 27, 2007 – Canada's picturesque capital city has set out to woo singles with a sweet ‘singles getaway package'. From top-notch accommodation and restaurants to fascinating history and culture, Ottawa has it all mapped out for the single traveller. This package can be booked online at www.ottawatourism.ca or by calling 1-888-OTTAWA8.

April 27, 2007   Posted in: Canada

NHL SUPERSTAR CHRIS PRONGER TO ATTEND THE 2007 WORLD ICE HOCKEY 5's IN HONG KONG

Canadians have a special reason to look forward to Asia's largest ice hockey tournament this year. That's because Asiasports Limited has announced that Canadian Olympic Champion Chris Pronger will be this year's special guest at the 2007 World Ice Hockey 5's to be held in Hong Kong in June. Chris, in addition to being an [...]

April 27, 2007   Posted in: Hong Kong