Archive for March, 2008
AUSTRIAN AIRLINES MARKS ITS FIRST HALF-CENTURY
Toronto – March 31, 2008: Austrian Airlines today marks the 50th anniversary of its inaugural flight from Vienna to London, which took off on March 31, 1958 aboard a jet-prop Viscount.
March 31, 2008
Posted in: Airlines & Railways
Concentration Camp “survivor” to welcome Canadian "Keeping the Memory Alive" tour group in camp Westerbork, The Netherlands on May 2, 2008
The "Keeping the Memory Alive" tour, April 29 – May 10, 2008, led by local Georgetown residents Martin and Helen Boomsma, will be welcomed in Holland on May 2nd by a "survivor" of the Dutch concentration camp "Westerbork."
March 31, 2008
Posted in: Holland
Hawaii tourism agencies respond to Aloha Airlines shutdown
Aloha Airlines announced today it will be shutting down its interisland and transpacific passenger flight operations on Monday, March 31, 2008. Only momentary disruption is expected as other interisland and transpacific airlines have the capacity to accommodate Aloha ticket holders. The Hawaii Tourism Authority has issued the following press release in response to the situation [...]
March 30, 2008
Posted in: Airlines & Railways
Family holidays in Bavaria in Germany – Looking for a good place to stop
Unspoiled natural surroundings, clean air, a wealth of culture and a laid back attitude to life–Bavaria is a family-friendly holiday destination. Canadian families travelling to Germany can enjoy a vacation and not break the bank by taking advantage of special deals and activities for young and old. Bavaria’s medieval castles and small towns with their [...]
March 28, 2008
Posted in: Germany
Protective Wetlands, a Value Added for Cancun
A recent decision to protect more than 98,84 acres of wetlands in Cancun expands the scope of tourist options at this popular destination for Mexicans and Americans, providing a special attraction for nature lovers and extra protection against the hurricanes that threaten the city's beaches year after year.
March 28, 2008
Posted in: Mexico
Tucson is a Pooch’s Paradise Too – Bring your dog with you to Arizona!
The rumors are true! Tucson, Arizona has great weather year-round (today’s high will be 84° F). Easy access to outdoors activities allow visitors and residents alike to get out and about with their pets and enjoy the Old Pueblo’s 350 annual days of sunshine. Tucson is home to a variety of parks, trails and play [...]
March 28, 2008
Posted in: United States SouthWest
Forever Houseboating Experience –in the USA is Simple and Easy on the Pocket
Forever Resorts announced an Introduction to Houseboating Special allowing visitors new to the vacation experience of houseboating, with personalized planning and an introductory price for a 5 day luxury houseboat rental at one of their marinas in California, Nevada, Arizona or Missouri.
March 28, 2008
Posted in: United States SouthWest
New Hampshire's 10,000 Moose Ready for Spotting
When it comes to Moose Spotting it sometimes hard to distinguish who's spotting who – the moose or the tourists armed with their binoculars and digital cameras. New Hampshire's estimated 10,000 moose are pursued by thousands of avid animal watchers wanting to these gentle giants. There are a number of tour companies which get you [...]
March 28, 2008
Posted in: United States East
SUMMER SEASON AT THE GRAND CANYON RAILWAY ARRIVES WHEN STEAM LOCOMOTIVES BLOW THEIR WHISTLES
At the Grand Canyon Railway, summer means that "Steam Season" has arrived. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, the Grand Canyon Railway operates two round-trip excursions daily to Grand Canyon Village. The rest of the year, with the exception of periods in the spring, October, Thanksgiving and New Year's, the Railway sends a single diesel-pulled [...]
March 28, 2008
Posted in: United States West
Happy and Healthy in Denmark
In the past month, both CBS’s 60 Minutes and ABC’s 20/20 focused on the Danes’ consistently strong world rankings in terms of happiness, life satisfaction and contentment. It all has to do with managing your expectations and taking pleasure in what’s truly important – family, health and leisure. One way to enjoy all three is [...]
March 28, 2008
Posted in: Denmark/Greenland