Archive for January, 2008

Bluewater Adventures Promises a Quintessential BC Expedition in BC

Imagine spotting a majestic Orca as it breaches the ocean's surface, catching a glimpse of the famed Spirit bear amid a lush rainforest or trekking for a first-hand look at First Nations villages tucked into remote shorelines. A dream, perhaps? More like reality when you take the helm with BC's Bluewater Adventures. With over 30 [...]

January 24, 2008   Posted in: Canada

The 2010 Winter Olympics Strive to be Sustainable

The Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games aim to minimize the Games’ footprint and maintain the healthy ecosystems of British Columbia's rich coastal environment.

January 24, 2008   Posted in: Canada

JET AIRWAYS VOTED BEST AIRLINE

New York – January 24, 2008: Jet Airways has been voted the Best Airline in Central/South Asia & India in an annual Global Traveler magazine survey. The survey, conducted among readers of the magazine, identifies the best in business and luxury travel – and is one of the most respected of its kind. After the [...]

January 24, 2008   Posted in: Airlines & Railways

Big Savings on Norway and Antarctica Sailings

Toronto, January 24, 2008 – GLP Worldwide Expedition Travel and Tours is once again offering considerable early booking discounts on its perennially popular Norway and Antarctica sailings. Norway offers a unique opportunity to view the Northern Lights as well as some of the world's most magnificent scenery such as the world-famous fjords and beautiful snow-capped [...]

January 24, 2008   Posted in: Cruise Ships

Time's Running Out for Canada's Polar Bears… And For You to See Them

VANCOUVER, January 24, 2008 – Next fall could be your last chance to see polar bears, the Kings of the North, in their natural habitat. Canada's polar bears are facing never before seen threats, with global warming reducing their natural habitat. A few years ago travelers could easily spot these great creatures, but their numbers [...]

January 24, 2008   Posted in: Canada

Spa Eastman Delights the Boston Globe

Correspondant Kathy Shorr was so impressed with her stay at Spa Eastman that she wrote about it in the Boston Globe, one of the US's most prestigious newspapers.

January 24, 2008   Posted in: Spa Resorts

Air Canada further expands Ottawa service with a 19 per cent increase in seats for the capital region this summer

MONTREAL, Jan. 24 /CNW Telbec/ – Air Canada today announced it is further expanding its Ottawa service starting in May, adding four new markets with non-stop flights to and from the capital region and increasing the number of available seats by 19 per cent over last summer.

January 24, 2008   Posted in: Airlines & Railways

Winter Star Party To Bring 600 Astronomers To Lower Florida Keys

WEST SUMMERLAND KEY, Florida Keys — As many as 600 amateur astronomers from around the world are to gather in the Florida Keys Monday through Sunday, Feb. 4-10, attracted by the chance for 180-degree viewing of the Southern Cross and other constellations during the 24th annual Winter Star Party.

January 24, 2008   Posted in: United States SouthEast

Arts & Cultural Events Observe African-American Heritage in North Carolina

Wilmington & North Carolina's Cape Fear Coast is among the most historically significant African-American regions in the U.S. African-American ancestry is traced back to the 1700's, and although much important history left no visible landmark, several historical sites still exist, such as the Cape Fear Museum, Bellamy Mansion and Thalian Hall, as well as churches, [...]

January 24, 2008   Posted in: United States East

Coastal Chinese city offers respite for Olympic tourists

etn/By guardian.co.uk | Jan 23, 2008 XIAMEN, China – Dirty, polluted, and congested — China’s large cities have an unenviably poor reputation. But Xiamen, located on the southeast coast two-and-a-half hours by plane from Beijing, is so different from that image that you could be forgiven for thinking you are no longer in China.

January 24, 2008   Posted in: China