Archive for March, 2008
Wisconsin Cheese – A Cookbook and Guide to the Cheeses of Wisconsin By Martin Hintz and Pam Percy
Breads, salads, pasta, fondue, quesadillas, pizza, and quiche are our favorite comfort foods. And all have something in common–they're better with cheese! From the well known cheddar, blue, and Swiss to little known artisanal cheeses, a breadth of flavors and varieties from our nation's largest cheesemaking center are included in Wisconsin Cheese: A Cookbook and [...]
March 31, 2008
Posted in: United States NorthWest
What’s Happening in Goa – Spring 2008
OLYMPIAN ROSA MOTA LED GOANS IN "RUN FOR EXCELLENCE" Rosa Mota, 1988 Seoul Olympics Portuguese Marathon Gold Medalist, World and European Champion, led Goans in a ‘run For Excellence' which was flagged off from the Old Secretariat in Panjim on February 8. The Run attracted over 500 participants from various walks of life including World [...]
March 31, 2008
Posted in: India
Nature does Matter in India
RAJASTHAN'S MOR VILLAGE HOME TO MORE THAN 1500 PEACOCKS: Living up to its name ‘Mor' meaning ‘Peacock'. Mor Village, 500 km from Jaipur, has more than 1500 peacocks living in harmony with the villagers, their colourful and rich plumage adding a special touch to this village.
March 31, 2008
Posted in: India
Aloha Airlines – to shut down passenger operation after 61 years of service to Hawaii
Aloha Airlines announced today that it will be shutting down its inter-island and transpacific passenger flight operations. Alohas last day of operations will be Monday, March 31, 2008.
March 31, 2008
Posted in: Airlines & Railways
India Airlines Update
MDLR INTRODUCES ADDITIONAL DELHI-CHANDIGARH MORNING FLIGHT: MDLR airlines launched an additional morning flight on the Delhi-Chandigarh-Delhi sector from February 15 (ETD/ETA 8.45/9.35 & 11.00/11.50).
March 31, 2008
Posted in: Airlines & Railways
Global Volunteers Offers New Volunteer Abroad Program in Vietnam
Global Volunteers, the nation’s longstanding “volunteer vacation” leader, will inaugurate a new international service program opportunity in Vietnam, beginning July, 2008. In its 25th year, Global Volunteers engages short-term volunteers to work on long-term human and economic development projects on five continents in 21 countries, including the USA.
March 31, 2008
Posted in: Vietnam
12th Annual ATHFEST To Be Held June 18-22, 2008 in Georgia USA
ATHFEST 2008 will be held June 18-22, 2008, in historic downtown Athens, GA, a town long renowned for its thriving music scene. For the past eleven years, this annual music and arts festival has showcased the best in local, regional, and nationally recognized Athens-based talent. Over 150 bands and artists will perform over the course [...]
March 31, 2008
Posted in: United States SouthEast
Strong 2008 Visitor Arrivals Reflect Jamaica's Continuing Growth
The Jamaica Tourist Board reports a strong start in tourism arrivals for 2008, with preliminary statistics for the period January 1 – March 21 showing an increase of 12.5 percent over the same period in 2007
March 31, 2008
Posted in: Caribbean
Bucuti Beach Resort named to National Geographic Traveler's first annual ‘Stay List' – Aruba resort recognized for exceptional sense of place and authenticity
EAGLE BEACH, Aruba – March 31, 2008 – Ready, set…stay! National Geographic Traveler recently recognized Bucuti Beach Resort for its exceptional sense of place on the magazine's first annual "Stay List." The compilation represents 150 properties that embody the true Traveler experience, going beyond just the hotel lobby. The list acknowledges resorts that incorporate and [...]
March 31, 2008
Posted in: Caribbean
Underscoring the Social and Economic Value of Tourism
The positive contribution of tourism to women empowerment can only be determined if poverty reduction and the enhancement of women?s dignity and role in the work place are addressed. These are among the issues in UNWTO?s Action Plan to Empower Women through Tourism, unveiled during ITB Berlin 2008 in early March. The Organization is committed [...]
March 31, 2008
Posted in: Travel Industry Info