Archive for July, 2008

Ottawa's Festivals are a Culinary Delight – Festival Fun & Delectable Foods – The Tasty Summer Getaway

There are so many outstanding festivals in Canada's capital this summer, the hardest part will be choosing which ones to attend! While the festivals range from an environmentally friendly party thrown for the Rideau Canal to the laidback riverside vibe of the Ottawa Folk Festival to "living a day the Greek way" at Greekfest, there [...]

July 30, 2008 Posted in: Canada

ANTICIPATE AUTUMN WITH NEW FALL SPA PROMOTIONS FROM THE SPA AT TOPNOTCH IN STOWE, VERMONT

July, 2008 Stowe, Vermont – Why wait until the leaves starting turning to contemplate an autumn vacation? The Spa at Topnotch is giving serenity seekers so much to think about. The award-winning, 35,000 square-foot retreat at Topnotch Resort and Spa in Stowe, Vermont recently unveiled a panoply of pampering fall services, each one just right [...]

July 30, 2008 Posted in: United States NorthEast

South Korea proposes free tourism zone with North

By AFP | Jul 29, 2008 SEOUL – A South Korean province Tuesday proposed plans to turn a border area into a free tourism zone despite tension over North Korea’s fatal shooting of a Seoul tourist. Officials aim to build a tourism site stretching 220 kilometres (132 miles) from the South’s northeastern port of Gangneung [...]

July 30, 2008 Posted in: Korea

Universal Studios Dubailand conducts groundbreaking ceremony

DUBAI, UAE – Mohammed Al Habbai, CEO of Dubailand(R), a member of Tatweer, and Laurent Jeanjean, vice president of Universal Studios Dubailand(TM), a member of Tatweer, broke ground today for the seven million square foot Universal Studios Dubailand(TM).

July 30, 2008 Posted in: Dubai

Context London Partners with Thames 21, Launches Walk of the Thames

London – As part of its continued quest to give curious travelers new ways to learn and discover the great cities of the world, the scholars and specialists at Context Travel announce a collaboration with Thames 21, a charity dedicated to cleaning up the River Thames, on a new walking tour of London and its [...]

July 30, 2008 Posted in: England

Delta Responds to Record-High Fuel Prices by Increasing Some Domestic and International Baggage Fees

ATLANTA – Delta Air Lines today announced increases to some of its domestic and international baggage fees to help offset the 70-80 percent increase in jet fuel prices in the last year. These changes will apply to customers who purchase a ticket on or after July 31, 2008, for travel on or after Aug. 5, [...]

July 30, 2008 Posted in: Airlines & Railways

Disneyland in California Prepares to Open Sleeping Beauty Castle Walkthrough

Anaheim, CA – The interior of Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland will open in time for the December holiday season, offering guests a "reawakened" version of its classic walkthrough presentation kissed with vibrant scenes of Aurora, her charming prince, the evil Maleficent and other characters from the beloved fairy tale film.

July 30, 2008 Posted in: United States West

Delta Air Lines Adds Daytime Atlanta-SÃ£o Paulo Flight

ATLANTA – Delta Air Lines today announced a new seasonal nonstop flight between Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and SÃ£o Paulo's Guarulhos Airport in Brazil, starting Dec. 20, 2008. The new daytime frequency will operate three times weekly and will complement Delta's year-round, nightly nonstop service to SÃ£o Paulo from Atlanta and New York-JFK.

July 30, 2008 Posted in: Airlines & Railways

The Chinese Lanterns are back at Ontario Place in Toronto!

The master craftsmen of Zigong, China have returned to transform Ontario Place into a spectrum of wondrous illumination! Taking you on a whirlwind trip across the globe, the largest North American presentation of its kind will feature a bustling marketplace that serves international cuisine and offers one-of-a-kind merchandise. With nightly entertainment from local and international [...]

July 30, 2008 Posted in: Canada

Earthquake shakes Southern California

By ROBERT JABLON, Associated Press Writer | Jul 29, 2008 LOS ANGELES – A strong earthquake shook Southern California on Tuesday, causing buildings to sway and triggering some precautionary evacuations. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The jolt was felt from Los Angeles to San Diego, across the border in Tijuana, Mexico [...]