Archive for October, 2009

Montserrat Carnival: A Celebration of Life and Culture

Brades, Montserrat – October 30, 2009 – Paying tribute to the destination’s culture, talent and creativity, the unique island of Montserrat will celebrate its annual carnival, known as Festival, from December 4, 2009 – January 1, 2010. The destination comes alive with music, revelry and a variety of events that highlight the resilient and exuberant [...]

October 30, 2009   Posted in: Caribbean

The Galle Film Festival Casts Tourism Spotlight on Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Tourism and the National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka will be presenting the second Galle Film Festival from December 2-6, 2009 in the historic coastal town of Galle. The festival will open with Sri Lankan director Vimukthi Jayasundera’s “Ahasin Wetei,” which was in competition at this year’s Venice Film Festival.

October 30, 2009   Posted in: Sri Lanka

Vienna – now or never!

The Vienna Tourist Board unveiled its new advertising line, “Vienna – now or never,” hoping to attract international visitors to Vienna right now, without delay. “We are not just saying to customers that they should come to Vienna,” explained Vienna’s director of tourism Norbert Kettner, “we’re telling them why they should come right now and [...]

October 30, 2009   Posted in: Austria

The Bachelor Proposes in Queenstown, New Zealand

It was a match made in Queenstown – and now wedding bells are in the air for United States reality TV stars Jason Mesnick and his partner Molly Malaney. The Bachelor’s Jason proposed to Molly last week in Queenstown, the very place they got together, at the romantic Kohara Lodge.

October 30, 2009   Posted in: New Zealand

oneworld airlines move at Stockholm Arlanda and London Heathrow

oneworldВ® member airlines serving Stockholm Arlanda are to transfer their operations to the airport’s newly improved and expanded Terminal 5 from Tuesday 24 November.

October 30, 2009   Posted in: Airlines & Railways

The Long Weekend of Celebrating Deceased Ancestors Begins in Mexico

Mexico City, 30 October by Jimm Budd “Bridge of Death” sounds grim, but “bridge” is what Mexicans call a long weekend such as this one when The Day of the Dead falls on Monday, November 2nd.

October 30, 2009   Posted in: Mexico

Spa-licious Retreats in Trinidad and Tobago

Port of Spain, Trinidad – October 30, 2009 – Travelers looking to shed lingering stress of 2009 and start 2010 anew can visit Trinidad & Tobago for a revitalizing and rejuvenating spa retreat. From the soothing fragrances of jasmine and lemon grass to the aromatic oils of neroli and eucalyptus, hotels and resort spas throughout [...]

October 30, 2009   Posted in: Caribbean

Nine GEMS of Colorado

With tens-of-thousands of acres of skiable terrain, high-speed lifts and a wide distribution of areas throughout the state, Colorado’s 26 ski resorts remain the top destination for in-the-know skiers and snowboarders. It’s well-known that Colorado’s resorts offer some of the best traditional downhills in the world, but did you know they also offer challenging bowls, [...]

October 30, 2009   Posted in: United States West

20 Vancouver Aquarium team members proudly bear the Olympic Torch on October 31st 20099

Vancouver, BC – Media are invited to join Vancouver Aquarium staff, board members and volunteers running in the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games Torch Relay at Cowichan Aquatic Center in Duncan on Saturday, October 31, 2009.

October 30, 2009   Posted in: Canada

The Colonial Mexican Town of Morelia lights up

by Jimm Budd, October 29, 2009: Lying about half way between Mexico City and Guadalajara, Morelia is moving ahead with its program of illuminating buildings and monuments in its historic center. Thus far, more than a dozen are lit up each evening. The city, which had become filthy and clogged with street peddlers, has cleaned [...]

October 29, 2009   Posted in: Mexico