Archive for May, 2009
Toronto on track to becoming Ontario’s Bike Train hub
TORONTO – The award-winning Bike Train Initiative is announcing ticket sales and new routes for the 2009 season. Get active, travel local and cycle Ontario this summer. Originally developed by Toronto cyclist Justin Lafontaine and launched in partnership with VIA Rail between Toronto and Niagara in 2007, the Bike Train has proven to be a fun, [...]
May 22, 2009
Posted in: Uncategorized
Foodies Gather in Tofino BC to Check Out the Finest of Tofino’s Local Food and Wine Scene
TOFINO, BC – On Friday, June 5th and Saturday. June 6th, 2009, foodies from all over the province will gather in the Tofino Botanical Gardens to taste the best bites of Tofino and wines from across BC.
May 22, 2009
Posted in: Uncategorized
Jamaica Offers Special Savings for Families this Summer
KINGSTON, JAMAICA – May, 2009 – Jamaica’s vast array of accommodations provide an idyllic setting for families looking to plan their perfect summer getaway full of fun, sun, and family-bonding in a uniquely Jamaican way. All-inclusive resorts offer the ultimate in entertainment, adventure and luxury, while private villas offer families the added benefit of true [...]
May 22, 2009
Posted in: Caribbean
Sophisticated Summer Travel in Orlando, Florida
Just in time for summer getaways, travelers find a new, sophisticated side of a leading U.S. destination. Orlando, Fla. offers travelers a world beyond theme parks, with upscale shopping, museums, art exhibits, world-class dining and more.
May 22, 2009
Posted in: United States SouthEast
Toronto’s Premier Urban Spa HealthWinds has now moved to a new location in the Chateau Royal at 650 Mount Pleasant Road
Healthwinds’ beautifully landscaped entrance affords privacy and convenience with a Green P parking lot right in the building. Once inside you’ll be impressed by the sunlit space, natural bamboo and stone floors. A beautiful sitting room with a fireplace and water wall provides the perfect oasis to rest before or after your services.
May 21, 2009
Posted in: Canada
Come to the 2009 Panguitch Valley Balloon Rally in Utah
This is the 10th annual Panguitch Valley Balloon Rally, Southern Utah’s premier hot air balloon event. This event is held in Panguitch, UT which is a designated National Historic District. This event will be held Friday, June 26 through Sunday June 28. Thirty five hot air balloons will be launching each morning at 6:30 a.m. [...]
May 21, 2009
Posted in: United States NorthWest
Cruise passport rules changing for Americans on June 1st
MIAMI – New passport rules taking effect June 1 won’t affect Americans cruising round-trip from a U.S. port and staying in the Western Hemisphere, travel experts say.
May 21, 2009
Posted in: United States
Senate committee in the U.S. passes Travel Promotion Act of 2009
Washington, D.C. – The United States Senate Committee on Commerce, Science & Transportation today approved S. 1023, the “Travel Promotion Act of 2009.” The bipartisan legislation, led by Senators Byron Dorgan (D-ND) and John Ensign (R-NV) creates a public-private partnership with a budget of up to $200 million annually to attract international travelers to the [...]
May 21, 2009
Posted in: United States
Air France-KLM, Delta form Trans-Atlantic joint venture
PARIS – The new transatlantic joint venture between Franco-Dutch carrier Air France-KLM and Delta Air Lines Inc. will boost each partner’s profits by $150 million, executives from the two airlines said Wednesday, expanding an alliance that the two companies have had before changes in ownership.
May 21, 2009
Posted in: Airlines & Railways
In Sweden, tourism withstands economic crisis
It’s not all bad for Sweden in the global recession-at least if you’re in the tourism business. New survey data shows that more than 80% of companies in the tourism industry are not laying anyone off, and many of them are even hiring. And half of the companies surveyed say they plan on making new investments [...]
May 21, 2009
Posted in: Scandinavia