Archive for June, 2008

BCÂ’s CORTES ISLAND Celebrates 50

Cortes Island, British Columbia – World famous Desolation Sound, Canada's most beautiful boating destination, is also the home of Cortes Day Festival, one of the summer events that have been drawing visitors here for 50 years.

June 26, 2008   Posted in: Canada

Supporting arts and culture pays off for Newfoundland Inn

Like all hoteliers, the Fisher family care about occupancy rates and food costs. But more than most, they also care about the arts.

June 26, 2008   Posted in: Canada

Don't be Left out in the Cold — Book Your 2008/09 Antarctica Voyage

Toronto, June 26, 2008 – Antarctica expeditions for the 2008/09 sailing season are selling out quickly and GLP Worldwide Expedition Travel and Tours advises those interested in this coming season to book now as most of the regular cabins are already sold out. GLP Worldwide Expedition is the Canadian representative for Hurtigruten (formerly Norwegian Coastal [...]

June 26, 2008   Posted in: Antarctica

R Family Vacations Recognizes Halifax, Nova Scotia as “Perfect” Gay Travel Destination

Halifax, NS – Halifax’s reputation for gay friendly travel will be reaffirmed with the return of R Family Vacations’ cruise with Rosie O’Donnell and guests this July. O’Donnell, along with more than 2000 gays, lesbians, their families and friends will disembark from the Norwegian Dawn in Halifax’s historic port to enjoy the welcoming gay travel [...]

June 26, 2008   Posted in: Canada

Copenhagen Takes Pride

August 9-17 marks Copenhagen Pride week (nine days if you’re counting!), a celebration of all things gay and fabulous. The celebration kicks off with the Tivoli Goes Gay festival at the world-famous Tivoli Gardens, where the schedule will include outdoor concerts, competitions and the nighttime fireworks for Tivoli is renowned. Other events include an open-air [...]

June 26, 2008   Posted in: Denmark/Greenland

Swimming with Whale Sharks, A Reality Near Cancun

CANCUN, JUNE 26-.Swimming with the Whale Shark, the largest fish in the world is a dream that can only become a reality in few places throughout the world, such as Australia and Belize. Closely and conveniently situated near the U.S., Cancun located in the Mexican Caribbean, is particularly privileged due to the fact that the [...]

June 26, 2008   Posted in: Mexico

India bags World Travel Awards as Asia's leading destination

Reporting By M.M.Khanna, Travel Journalist C/O “indianewscalling.com” New Delhi, 26.06.08:World Travel Awards – 2008 "Asia and Indian Ocean" Ceremony was organized at Shanghai China on 19 June 2008. India received the award for the leading destination in Asia.

June 26, 2008   Posted in: India

ANDY WARHOL: OTHER VOICES, OTHER ROOMS HITS U.S. IN SEPTEMBER IN OHIO

Columbus, OH–The Wexner Center's forthcoming presentation of Andy Warhol: Other Voices, Other Rooms–the only U.S. installation of this show–will feature dynamic, multimedia, environments that immerse the viewer and offer a fresh look at the persona and practice of the celebrated Pop Art master.

June 26, 2008   Posted in: United States NorthEast

What's New in Tucson Arizona in June/July 2008

Freedompalooza: Rock the 4th Downtown. This Independence Day, head downtown to Hotel Congress for Freedompalooza – downtown Tucson's 4th of July rock party and fireworks celebration. Starting at 6 p.m. at Club Congress, enjoy beer, barbeque and loads of live local music.

June 26, 2008   Posted in: United States SouthWest

CANADA DAY FAMILY CELEBRATIONS JULY 1 AT SCIENCE NORTH IN SUDBURY ONTARIO

Sudbury, ON – Come and celebrate our nation's 141st Birthday with the whole family! We have a full day and evening of family activities and entertainment, topped off by a spectacular fireworks display! This alcohol-free family day will also include many new and exciting water-themed events as we wrap up a four-day Water Science Festival!

June 26, 2008   Posted in: Canada