Archive for August, 2007

Beaches Turks & Caicos to Host Educational Event

Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort & Spa for five days this fall will host a "Learning is Everywhere" program presented by Jeanette Bentacourt Ed. D., vice president for outreach and educational practices at Sesame Workshop.

August 31, 2007 · travelvideo · Comments Closed
Posted in: Caribbean

L’Avion connects New York and Paris

First Exclusively Business-Class Airline To Connect New York Area and Paris. Ushering in a new level of individual comfort and personalized air service for Paris-bound travelers, L’Avion recently celebrated its inaugural flight between Paris and the New York area as the first exclusively business class carrier to serve these cities.

August 31, 2007 · travelvideo · Comments Closed
Posted in: Airlines & Railways

Air France and Aéroports de Paris implement new improvements at Charles-de-Gaulle Airport

Air France and Aéroports de Paris will be making improvements over the next two years at the Air France hub at Charles-de-Gaulle airport in Paris. Air France and its partners will benefit from an optimized infrastructure and a more efficient hub that will significantly improve the quality of service for their customers.

August 31, 2007 · travelvideo · Comments Closed
Posted in: France

Golf Challenge in the French Riviera

French Riviera-Cote-d’Azur region is pleased to announce the second International Amateur Golf Tournament by teams of two players. Cannes Golf Classic will take place from Wednesday 26th September to Sunday 30th September 2007.

August 31, 2007 · travelvideo · Comments Closed
Posted in: France

Rugby: The World Cup comes to France

In 2007, 10 major French cities will host the 6th World Cup of this favorite French sport. A festive spirit will reign in France in fall 2007 when this nation devoted to sports hosts the 6th World Cup of this favorite French sport. Millions of avid fans along with the merely curious will have the [...]

August 31, 2007 · travelvideo · Comments Closed
Posted in: France

Bordeaux France listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Bordeaux has been officially included on the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites as of June 28 2007. This distinction recognises the beauty and unity of style of Bordeaux’s architectural heritage, which has developed harmoniously over the centuries and remained remarkably well-preserved. The Bordeaux World Heritage site is the largest urban entity to be so [...]

August 31, 2007 · travelvideo · Comments Closed
Posted in: France

A Walk in Aix-en-Provence: In the Steps of Cezanne

By Judi Janofsky & Rich Steck “When I was in Aix, I thought I would be better off elsewhere. I miss Aix. When you’re born there, that’s it. Nothing else appeals.” – Letter by Paul Cezanne to Philippe Solari, July 23, 1896.

August 31, 2007 · travelvideo · Comments Closed
Posted in: France

YouTube Videos Feature Sea Turtle Hatchings At Carolina Beach, N Carolina

‘Tis the season for sea turtle nestings! Loggerhead sea turtles visit Wilmington & North Carolina’s Cape Fear Coast beaches between mid-May and September. This threatened species is protected by the Endangered Species Act. Each summer local citizens, such as the volunteers for the Pleasure Island Sea Turtle Project, work day and night to help hatchlings [...]

August 31, 2007 · travelvideo · Comments Closed
Posted in: United States East

Key Largo To Hold Coastal Clean-Up Sept. 15

KEY LARGO, Florida Keys — Environmentally minded organizations and individuals are to celebrate Florida Coastal Cleanup Day Saturday, Sept. 15, by beautifying the near-shore waters, shore and grounds of Harry Harris County Park, mile marker 93 oceanside in Key Largo. Activities are to begin at 9 a.m. and continue until noon.

August 31, 2007 · travelvideo · Comments Closed
Posted in: United States SouthEast

‘Air Uganda' settles for older aircraft

By Wolfgang H. Thome/etn To be or not to be Uganda’s national carrier. The Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development- sponsored airline project in Uganda now had to concede that their start up aircraft of choice – or necessity – will be two old DC9s, reportedly leased from a South African firm.

August 31, 2007 · travelvideo · Comments Closed
Posted in: Africa