Archive for April, 2009

Mexico’s “Newest”Pyramids are in the State of Guanajuato

By Bea Broda: www.travelvideo.tv April 28, 2009: Tianguis Turistico, Acapulco Curious about Mexican pyramids and their origins, I sought out a representative of the area of Guanajuato, where two sets of pyramids were recently opened for tourists to visit. I spoke with Marketing Director Diego Carrillo Hackstaff, and discovered more about the area in general. [...]

April 28, 2009   Posted in: Mexico

Sooke Harbour House –Best Vancouver Island Restaurant –Vancouver Magazine, April, 2009

The Sooke Harbour House received the Gold Award for Best Restaurant on Vancouver Island at Vancouver Magazine’s 20th Annual Restaurant Awards.

April 28, 2009   Posted in: Canada

Sri Lanka Tourism gears up for post conflict strategies

The conflict with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), a separatist group also known as the Tamil Tigers, which has affected the north of the country for over two decades, is rapidly nearing its end.

April 28, 2009   Posted in: Sri Lanka

Swine flu: No cause for alarm, not considered a pandemic so far

BY NELSON ALCANTARA | APR 28, 2009 With increasing numbers of people contracting the deadly swine flu virus, various governments and organizations are swiftly reacting by putting in place precautionary measures.

April 28, 2009   Posted in: Travel Safety/Health

Swine Flu Cause for “a heightened state of alert, but it’s not a cause for alarm”

I have been in Mexico (with my convention co-chair Elliot Gillies) for several days now – the first few days to dot “i’s” and cross “t’s” for the SATW convention (of which I am President) in October.

April 28, 2009   Posted in: Travel Advisory

Time to Take Another Look at Tijuana

By Bea Broda: www.travelvideo.tv, Acapulco, Mexico I have spent the day today at Tianguis Turistico – an annual event that takes place in Acapulco, connecting Mexico’s tourism interests with media and travel suppliers such as airlines and resorts. In the midst of a tumultuous year for Mexico, what with news of drug-related violence, swine flu [...]

April 27, 2009   Posted in: Uncategorized

Change of Flight Plan for Mexicana’s Click

  April, 2009 : Click, which had been operating as the low-fare subsidiary of Mexicana Airlines, is now being referred to by its owners as a regional airline. The fleet of Fokker F-100 jets is gradually being replaced by Boeing 717s, and these will have a business class cabin.    

April 26, 2009   Posted in: Uncategorized

4,000-Year-Old Abraham’s Gate Reopened At Tel Dan Nature Reserve

New York – April, 2009: The 4,000-year-old Abraham’s Gate reopened to the public last month at the Tel Dan Nature Reserve in northern Israel after extensive restoration work by the Nature and National Parks Protection Authority.

April 26, 2009   Posted in: Israel

Life’s A Beach In Trinidad & Tobago – Two- island nation offers dozens of beaches–from big and broad to just tiny enough for two

In addition to a vibrant blend of cultures, eclectic cuisine and an assortment of eco-adventure activities, Trinidad & Tobago is also home to one of the Travel Channel’s best Caribbean beaches and one of the most photographed shorelines in the region. With approximately 225 miles of coastline that ranges from half-moon shaped bays to secluded [...]

April 26, 2009   Posted in: Caribbean

Virginia Debuts Limited Edition Wine In Celebration of the 40th Anniversary of “Virginia is for Lovers”

RICHMOND, Va. – In honor of the 40th Anniversary of “Virginia is for Lovers,” one of the most recognizable and enduring state tourism slogans, select Virginia wineries will bottle limited edition anniversary wines. Launching in May, these anniversary label bottles will be available for purchase at the wineries’ tasting rooms and range in price from [...]

April 26, 2009   Posted in: United States East