Archive for November, 2009
St. Maarten Focuses On Feeling Of Experiences With New Branding Campaign That’s ‘Plaayful’
PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten (November, 2009) – St. Maarten, a diverse Caribbean destination, is focusing on the variety of experiences that vacationers enjoy with a new branding campaign that captures the “feeling of the experience” that visitors elicit during their stay on the island. When announcing the new branding campaign for the destination, St. Maarten Commissioner [...]
November 24, 2009
Posted in: Caribbean
Five iPhone Apps to Make Holiday Traveling More Enjoyable
BOSTON – Although traveling can be stressful, particularly around the holidays, there are a number of new iPhone apps that add a little cheer to the miles – either on the ground or in the air. Consumers are increasingly turning to mobile devices for nearly every aspect of their lives, and travel information is high [...]
November 24, 2009
Posted in: Travel Industry Info
Religious travel market shows resilience
By leisuregrouptravel.com | Nov 24, 2009 Religious travel industry leaders at the just-concluded World Religious Travel Expo and Educational Conference report better than expected figures and predict continued resilience in faith-based tourism because of the commitment among religious travel consumers.
November 24, 2009
Posted in: Uncategorized
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines – First passenger plane to use biofuel lifts off
AMSTERDAM – Air France unit KLM Royal Dutch Airlines was the first airline to make a passenger flight which partly used biokerosene on Monday. During the 1.5 hour flight above the Netherlands, one engines of the Boeing 747 ran on a mixture of 50 percent sustainable biofuel and 50 percent on traditional kerosene. The other [...]
November 24, 2009
Posted in: Airlines & Railways
St. Bart’s: Tiny Caribbean jewel for Francophiles, foodies and fashionistas
By SOFIA MANNOS | Nov 23, 2009 Wheels up at the island of St. Maarten and we skim across the waters of the French West Indies to St. Barthelemy – a tiny Caribbean jewel for Francophiles, foodies and fashionistas.
November 24, 2009
Posted in: Caribbean
Winnipeg Mints Olypic and Paralympic Winter Games Coins and Conducts Tours of the Facility
Winnipeg, Manitoba – November, 2009 – The Royal Canadian Mint is proud to showcase its latest circulation coin in its Vancouver 2010 collection – the 25-cent coin celebrating the men’s ice hockey gold at Salt Lake City in 2002, and the coins were made right here in Winnipeg.
November 23, 2009
Posted in: Canada
Scotland – Day Dreaming in the Land of Magic
Blairgowrie, Edinburgh, Stirling, beautiful nature and living history through the eyes of a first-time traveler to Scotland. Imagine you suddenly find yourself plunged into an idyllic atmosphere, where deep-green hills gently surround you in an endless embrace, and a swirling river flows, tirelessly letting the memories of the dreamlike sound of bagpipes vibrate in the [...]
November 23, 2009
Posted in: Scotland
Top Ten Attractions in Eastern Europe
Central and Eastern Europe although praised by many travelers still remains one of the least visited regions. Several landmarks have been already discovered though and every year they enjoy streams of tourists going through the gates. What were the most popular attractions in the Eastern Europe last year? Euromonitor International announces its ranking.
November 23, 2009
Posted in: Europe (General)
Mexicana Partners with Canada’s Air Miles Reward Program
Mexicana, the first airline established in Mexico and the country’s largest international airline, today announced a partnership with the AIR MILES Reward Program, Canada’s largest coalition loyalty program, as a travel rewards supplier. AIR MILES collectors can now redeem their reward miles for Mexicana flights anywhere the airline flies around the world.
November 23, 2009
Posted in: Airlines & Railways
Florida Keys Traditional Music Festival Premiers In Marathon Jan. 29-31
MARATHON, Florida Keys – Some of America’s most celebrated grass-roots musicians are to be featured at a new Middle Keys event, the Florida Keys Traditional Music Festival, set for Friday through Sunday, January 29-31.
November 23, 2009
Posted in: United States SouthEast