Archive for December, 2007

California Visitor’s Guide Features Inspiration Section

Take a fresh, new look at the beauty and diversity of the Golden State – and the California lifestyle – in the newly redesigned 2008 California Official State Visitor’s Guide and Travel Planner. The annual guide includes an expanded "inspiration” section, which incorporates large, compelling photos to illustrate more than a dozen feature articles showcasing [...]

December 28, 2007 · travelvideo · Comments Closed
Posted in: United States West

The Freedom Trail® Foundation Will Offer Historic Holiday Stroll

BOSTON – One of the best times to stroll the Freedom Trail is during the holidays, when the streets are sparkling and the window displays are enticing. Visitors can enjoy this festive atmosphere once again on The Freedom Trail Foundation's Historic Holiday Stroll. This merry 90-minute tour will be offered Thursday through Sunday at 3:30pm [...]

December 28, 2007 · travelvideo · Comments Closed
Posted in: United States East

British Muslims say: Put Christ back in Christmas

LONDON (Reuters) – Muslim leaders joined Britain’s equality watchdog Monday in urging Britons to enjoy Christmas without worrying about offending non-Christians. “It’s time to stop being daft about Christmas. It’s fine to celebrate and it’s fine for Christ to be star of the show,” said Trevor Phillips, chairman of the Equality and Human Rights Commission.

December 28, 2007 · travelvideo · Comments Closed
Posted in: England

Tourism this week in Latin America – December 5, 2007

By travelatlatinamerica.com | Dec 28, 2007 ARGENTINA 5-star hotels fully booked until March 2008 Due to the increasing demand from tourism, the five-star hotels in Buenos Aires have all their reservations complete until March 2008. The city has become one of the preferred destinations for international high-level tourism, especially from Europe and the United States. [...]

December 28, 2007 · travelvideo · Comments Closed
Posted in: Latin America

Earthquakes, torrential rains, landslides greet Southeast Asian year-end festivities

By Yusof Sulaiman | Dec 28, 2007 Just as the West greets the year-end holiday season with snowflakes and gale winds, Southeast Asia is becoming used to greeting the year end with reminders of the 2004 year-end deadly tsunami that killed an estimated 180,000 people across the region.

December 28, 2007 · travelvideo · Comments Closed
Posted in: Asia General

Thailand election result: Good news for tourism?

By Andrew J. Wood l eTN Ambassador | Dec 28, 2007 BANGKOK, Thailand (eTN) – Almost 70 percent of eligible voters turned out to exercise their rights in the country's first general election following the September 19, 2006 military coup that ousted former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.

December 28, 2007 · travelvideo · Comments Closed
Posted in: Thailand

US: Turning a blind eyed to Pakistan's dictator?

By Nelson Alcantara | Dec 28, 2007 (eTN) – Finding who is involved in yesterday's murder of Pakistan's Benazir Bhutto may as well be called a game of connect the dots, albeit a very dangerous and obviously deadly one. Who would want her dead, right? Well, she was after all only hoping to recapture the [...]

December 28, 2007 · travelvideo · Comments Closed
Posted in: Pakistan

Folk celebrations and festivals in the Czech Republic

Prague, December 2007 Folk traditions in the Czech Republic are alive and kicking. And what's more, this is not only true of so-called skansens and museums but also among everyday people. Proof of this are the tens of folk festivals and traditional celebrations which take place and the popularity of these events among Czech and [...]

December 28, 2007 · travelvideo · Comments Closed
Posted in: Czech Republic

San Francisco Neighborhoods Claim Their Cocktails

"Drink any kind of wine you like. Loaf around in the high-toned bars, or in the honky-tonks. It is a city in which the spirit can know refreshment every day." – William Saroyan

December 27, 2007 · travelvideo · Comments Closed
Posted in: United States West

LAKE LOUISE MOUNTAIN RESORT PRESENTS SITZ ‘N' SUDS – A Unique Rocky Mountain Après Ski Party and Feast

Calgary, AB – December, 2007 – Get ready to experience the Bow Valley's next great après ski experience. Lake Louise Mountain Resort presents the "Sitz ‘n' Suds" Après Ski Party and Dinner – A dining experience not to be missed! Sitz ‘n' Suds includes an après ski party in The Sitzmark Lounge with appetizers, a [...]

December 27, 2007 · travelvideo · Comments Closed
Posted in: Canada