Archive for June, 2007
Keep your cool! Summertime is the best time to visit Clearwater in Florida US
Bottlenose dolphin at Clearwater Marine Aquarium Why? how about less traffic? Fewer crowds on the beach? Shorter waits at popular restaurants and watering holes? Lower rates at hotels and other lodging establishments?
June 28, 2007
Posted in: United States SouthEast
Birthday Celebration Set For USA’s Oldest City
St. Augustine, Fla. – Historical re-enactments and entertainment, educational presentations and a Thanksgiving Feast will be among the highlights of the City of St. Augustine's 442nd birthday party. Scheduled for August 28-September 1, this annual event celebrates St. Augustine's unique status as the Nation's oldest city and provides a colorful look at life when Florida [...]
June 28, 2007
Posted in: United States SouthEast
A New Reason to Ride the Rapids: Exhilarating Dam Releases for Lehigh in Pennsylvania USA
WHITE HAVEN, Pennsylvania–Dry summer months typically translate into a mellow river rafting season for enthusiasts nationwide. This summer, however, residents of the mid-Atlantic region will be privy to some of the most exciting whitewater rafting available thanks to a schedule of impressive 2007 dam releases along the Lehigh River in the stunning Pocono Mountains of [...]
June 28, 2007
Posted in: United States East
LAVAUX SWITZERLAND BECOMES PART OF THE UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE
Switzerland – Lausanne, 28.06.07 – After many months of work and waiting, the decision was handed down this morning. Meeting in Christchurch, New Zealand, to decide the fate of the Lavaux candidature, the UNESCO Committee recognized the exceptional and universal value of this region. It will thus become part of the list of registered World [...]
June 28, 2007
Posted in: Switzerland
FIFTH ANNUAL GREATER PORTLAND FESTIVAL OF NATIONS (FON)
THEME: Maine Awesome Smile-Promoting Oral Health for Maine's Children Portland, Maine: Heating up your summer! On July 28, 2007 at the Deering Oak Park, A feast for your eyes and ears will be displayed throughout the Fifth Annual Greater Portland Festival of Nations. The Fifth Annual Greater Portland Festival of Nations promotes understanding and appreciation [...]
June 28, 2007
Posted in: United States West
AIR FRANCE: SUMMER TRAFFIC LEVELS SET TO REACH NEW RECORDS!
… some advice for summer travellers: check in via internet or by mobile phone, choose your seat and print out your boarding pass at airfrance.fr! And don't forget to send an SMS to 6 36 54 for updates on your flight!
June 28, 2007
Posted in: Airlines & Railways
Rideau Canal designated UNESCO World Heritage Site
Ottawa, June 28, 2007 – The Rideau Canal has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The decision was announced at the 31st session of the World Heritage Committee of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, in Christchurch, New Zealand, and will be celebrated at a ceremony on Saturday, June 30 in Ottawa, [...]
June 28, 2007
Posted in: Canada
PREPARE FOR THE CLIMB OF YOUR LIFE INTHE ALPS, A NEW GIANT-SCREEN ADVENTURE AT THE SCIENCE NORTH IMAX® THEATRE
Sudbury, ON – Celebrated as one of the most magnificent mountain ranges on the planet, the Alps are a vital source of life and energy. Now, with the full force of the IMAX® theatre format, the dramatic mountaineering challenge and extraordinary beauty of the Alps are brought to life in the new giant screen adventure [...]
June 28, 2007
Posted in: Canada
Travel News from Florida, Summer 2007
Green Growth in Florida's Tourism Industry Fits Naturally Florida's tourism industry is doing its part in the movement to preserve the environment. With guidance from sources like the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), organizations and attractions throughout the state have begun efforts to conserve energy, cut waste and effectively use natural resources. Many additional [...]
June 27, 2007
Posted in: United States SouthEast
NEW HAMPSHIRE TO HAVE BEST SUMMER SEASON EVER
Shopping, outdoor recreation, and visiting friends and relatives are only some of the reasons visitors will flock to New Hampshire this summer. According to the forecast prepared for the New Hampshire Division of Travel and Tourism Development (DTTD) by the Institute for New Hampshire Studies, more than 13 million visitors will travel to New Hampshire [...]
June 27, 2007
Posted in: United States East