Archive for September, 2008
Explore the Virgin Islands now out in mprint
More and more North Americans are choosing to vacation in the Virgin Islands. Opportunities for sailing, SCUBA, snorkeling, watersports, hiking, and birdwatching abound. Explore the Virgin Islands, a 360-page travel guide, tells you how to navigate these gorgeous Caribbean islands and provides invaluable and candid advice on hotels, inns, resorts, camping, restaurants, sights, and tours. [...]
September 30, 2008
Posted in: Caribbean
Expanded Air Service & Great Ski Vacation Packages to Gunnison-Crested Butte, Colorado
This winter, skiers and snowboarders have several more choices when flying direct to the Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport to experience “Colorado’s Last Great Ski Townâ„¢.” Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR) ski area and the Gunnison Valley Rural Transportation Authority have teamed up to increase the number of direct flights and seats available.
September 29, 2008
Posted in: United States West
Pope says tourists must not harm the planet
By AP | Sep 28, 2008 ROME – Pope Benedict XVI has urged tourists to respect the environment and local cultures, touching again on a theme that has earned him a reputation as the “green pope.”
September 29, 2008
Posted in: Travel Industry Info
Russia woos Georgian territory with jobs, tourists
Psou, Abkhazia – At Psou, a town on the border between Russia and Abkhazia, elderly women wheel trolleys of vegetables and household goods from Russia to sell in Abkhazia. A few Russian tourists – incongruous in their bright clothes and bikinis – bob between the shuttle traders, headed for sunny holidays amid the palm trees [...]
September 29, 2008
Posted in: Russia
Tourism responding to the challenge of climate change
LIMA, Peru – World Tourism Day (September, 2008) – TOURpact.GC was launched by the UN Global Compact and UNWTO, on the occasion of the official World Tourism Day (WTD) celebrations in Lima, Peru. It was welcomed by UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon as a leadership initiative with a potential for other sectors.
September 29, 2008
Posted in: Travel Industry Info
Punjab to promote cinematic tourism
Sent in By M.M.Khanna, Travel Journalist, C/O “indianewscalling.com” "We are opening skill centers in the state to enable the youth to acquire those skills and traits which the prospective employers expect from them for giving them employment. The youth should change their attitude and not hanker after government jobs and rather start their own ventures.” [...]
September 28, 2008
Posted in: India
FANTASY FEST TO CELEBRATE POLITICAL PARTY ANIMALS OCT. 17-26 IN FLORIDA
KEY WEST, Florida Keys — Key West’s wildest party is to turn bipartisan when Fantasy Fest, the island city’s outrageous annual costuming and masking festival, takes aim at America’s upcoming presidential elections. Set for Friday, Oct. 17, through Sunday, Oct. 26, the rowdy revel is themed “Pirates, Pundits and Political Party Animals.”
September 28, 2008
Posted in: United States SouthEast
SCIENCE NORTH IMAX® THEATRE SET TO "SHINE A LIGHT" ON THE ROLLING STONES – MARTIN SCORSESE CONCERT DOCUMENTARY OPENS SEPTEMBER 27TH
SUDBURY, Ontario – Starting Saturday, September 27th Science North's IMAX® Theatre will put you in the front row of New York City's famed Beacon Theatre to experience the Rolling Stones and their 2006 A Bigger Bang Tour!
September 28, 2008
Posted in: Canada
Travel Updates from Kansas Autumn 2008
Butler County Celebrates 100th Anniversary of Butler County Courthouse, El Dorado, KS: One hundred years ago this December, the cornerstone for Butler County's new courthouse building was laid. A box containing copies of the city's newspapers, a Masonic Directory and other items was placed in the cornerstone. On October 2nd, the time capsule will be [...]
September 28, 2008
Posted in: United States Central
Virginia Leaf Report Points Fall Travelers to Peak Foliage
(RICHMOND, Va.) When is the best time to see the brightest autumn colors in Virginia? Just ask “Forester Tim,” Virginia’s fall foliage forecaster and one of the innovative resources on Virginia Tourism Corporation’s fall travel Web site, www.FallinVirginia.org, and toll-free Leaf Line, 1-800-424-LOVE.
September 28, 2008
Posted in: United States East