Archive for November, 2009
The Yellowstone National Park Association Institute Offers Winter Programs Focusing on Wolves
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, November, 2009 – This winter the Yellowstone Association Institute (YAI) will offer nine Field Seminars, 10 Lodging & Learning programs and as many Private Tours as people want to take devoted to one of the park’s premier wildlife attractions – the wolf. Wolves were only recovered in Yellowstone 15 years ago after [...]
November 25, 2009
Posted in: United States NorthWest
FlyMontserrat Starts Scheduled Services from December
Montserrat-based FlyMontserrat will commence its first scheduled flight service between Montserrat and Antigua on December 1st, 2009. The airline will offer one (1) return flight per day from the 1st to the 15 December 2009, leaving Montserrat at 12:30 p.m. and returning from Antigua at 5:30 p.m.
November 25, 2009
Posted in: Caribbean
Ride the New Zealand Wave
While the weather has turned frigid here in Canada and parts of the USA, it is perfect surfing weather in New Zealand. Ever had the urge to learn how to surf? Try a surfing school! New Zealand is seen as one of the world’s most rewarding surfing spots with quality waves, plenty of choice and [...]
November 25, 2009
Posted in: New Zealand
Canadian Adventurer Meagan McGrath Set to begin 45 Day Solo Journey from the Coast of Antarctica to the South Pole
SUDBURY, ON – Canadian adventurer, Meagan McGrath (32) will begin her Antarctic Odyssey this weekend! The Antarctic Odyssey is a 45 day solo journey, over 1100 km on foot, unassisted and unsupported, from Hercules Inlet to the South Pole.В Since 1992, 71 adventurers (male and female) from around the world have journeyed from the coast of [...]
November 25, 2009
Posted in: Canada
Winter Wonderland Monterey County California Style
MONTEREY COUNTY, CALIF. -Migrate to Monterey County this winter for nature lovers escape and cool deals. Come find the destination that is bursting with scenery and adventure, the perfect place for a quick fly in getaway. Beat the crowds and beat the blues, Monterey’s winter season packs a secret punch.
November 25, 2009
Posted in: United States West
Outaouais Tourism – From One New Thing to Another!
Let the magic of winter charm you at the Auberge Couleurs de France. With its new relaxation area: hot water bath with waterfall, sauna, relaxation room and massage room, l’Auberge offers relaxation sessions for couples or individuals. To appeal to the group market, the team has also inaugurated a new 1,000 square foot meeting room [...]
November 25, 2009
Posted in: Canada
Turtuk in Ladakh now open to foreign tourists
Want to go where no foreigner has gone before? Visit Turtuk, in the Nubra Valley of Ladakh. In a move to boost tourism, the Indian government has relaxed the Protected Area Permit Regime to allow foreign tourists to travel to Turtuk. This area was previously off limits to foreigners, who can now visit there in [...]
November 25, 2009
Posted in: India
Petra is the gateway to many of Jordan’s treasures
By Juergen Thomas Steinmetz & Motaz Othman, eTN | Nov 24, 2009 During the World Travel Market (WTM) in London, eTurboNews met with Mr. Nayef Al Fayez, director general of the Jordan Tourism Board and had this exclusive interview.
November 25, 2009
Posted in: Jordan
The Caribbean Island of Montserrat Welcomes New Ferry Service and Additional Scheduled Flights
Brades, Montserrat – November, 2009 – The Montserrat Tourist Board is pleased to announce the return of permanent ferry service between Antigua and Montserrat beginning on Wednesday, December 2, 2009. Operated by Anguilla-based MV Deluxe, the initial schedule will offer roundtrip service on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, December 2 – 5. Additional service will be [...]
November 25, 2009
Posted in: Caribbean
Ski Canada this winter – A list of tops
Whistler-Blackcomb tops list of Canadian resort skiing in 2010. But there are plenty other gold-medal worthy spots, too. by Masa Takei – CTC Whistler-Blackcomb. There. Might as well get it over with, right off the lift. Just about every list of top Canadian-or North American, or international, for that matter-alpine ski resorts gets capped off [...]
November 24, 2009
Posted in: Canada