Archive for August, 2009
A Tequila Museum is Planned for Mexico City
by Jimm Budd A tequila and mescal museum is planned for Garibaldi Plaza, a once somewhat seedy nightlife center in Mexico City. Garibaldi is known as the place to hire a mariachi band or simply to hear mariachis while sipping a tequila or mescal.
August 27, 2009
Posted in: Mexico
What’s On in Whistler – September 2009
Soak up the last of the summer sun in Whistler during September and enjoy one of the many events taking place while also taking advantage of amazing accommodation packages and deals. Relax and rejuvenate during Whistler Spa Escapes, celebrate the written word during the Whistler Readers and Writers Festival or challenge yourself at one of [...]
August 27, 2009
Posted in: Canada
Award winning humanitarian based adventure travel company champions new region and develops new humanitarian program
Relief Riders International (RRI) the award winning adventure travel company that leads humanitarian expeditions on horseback through The Thar Desert of India is pleased to announce it is resuming its signature Relief Rides. RRI will expand into mystical Southern Rajasthan and incorporate a new humanitarian program in each of its Relief Rides scheduled for January [...]
August 27, 2009
Posted in: India
Berlin Offers Even More Reasons to Visit this Fall with Free Museums, Art and Lights
Los Angeles, Augus, 2009 – Even 20 years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, the German capital continues to redefine itself. A score of new attractions, off-beat hotels, as well as a thriving art and cultural scene, living history, and the best nightlife on the continent continue to draw visitors from around the world [...]
August 27, 2009
Posted in: Germany
Continental Airlines Announces New Checked Bag Policy for Transatlantic Travelers
HOUSTON – Continental Airlines today announced changes to its checked baggage policy for customers traveling between Europe and the United States, including U.S. territories such as Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
August 27, 2009
Posted in: Airlines & Railways
Exotic Philippine Islands Offer Culture, Fashion & Intrigue: A Colorful Escape From The Ordinary Artisan Culture Makes Visit To Tropical Archipelago Unique & Rewarding
Apart from its role as a pivotal U.S. ally in World War II, most North Americans are largely unaware of the truly unique 7,107 Southeast Asian islands known collectively as the Philippines. History buffs arriving on Philippine shores to visit the American WWII Cemetery and ruins of Corregidor often discover another side of the Philippines [...]
August 27, 2009
Posted in: Philippines
Luxury comes home to Solomon Islands
By Charles Kereau | Aug 27, 2009 HONIARA, Solomon Islands (eTN) – Final touches to Solomon Islands’ newest and most modern hotel, the Heritage Park Hotel, will complete within the next few weeks before its formal opening next month.
August 27, 2009
Posted in: Solomon Islands
Palau’s Jellyfish- Swimming with the Freaks of Nature
Palau is a diving paradise. The marine diversity is overwhelming and thousands of divers leave here in disbelief of what they had just seen; especially those who take a swim in the Jellyfish Lake. The Republic of Palau is a dazzling country located 500 km east of Philippines in Micronesia in the Pacific Ocean. It [...]
August 26, 2009
Posted in: Palau
The Oberammergau Passion Play to Attract Thousands of Visitors
The organizers of the Oberammergau Passion Play, a German reconstruction of the events around 2000 years ago in the Middle East, are getting ready for the 41st season. The event in the Bavarian village of Oberammergau has been in action yearly since 1633 and the 2010 play is likely to represent yet another crowd drawer.
August 26, 2009
Posted in: Uncategorized
Continental Airlines Begins New Nonstop Service From Houston and Cleveland Hubs to Washington Dulles
HOUSTON – Continental Airlines today announced new daily non-stop service from its hubs at Houston and Cleveland to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Beginning Nov. 1, 2009, Continental will offer three daily flights from Houston Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Dulles and two daily flights from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Dulles.
August 26, 2009
Posted in: Airlines & Railways