Archive for June, 2010

The UN Includes Zimbabwe and Ethiopia as it Sets Out to Increase Biosphere Reserves

Ethiopia and Zimbabwe has been recently added to the UN program World Network of Biosphere Reserves. They have joined the other 107 countries all over the world that are trying to stop the loss of biodiversity in the nature.

June 24, 2010 · admin · Comments Closed
Posted in: Africa

Ancient Artifacts Discovered During Excavations in Northern Israel

More than a hundred 3,500-year-old intact religious artifacts and other items were discovered last week during excavations led by the Israel Antiquities Authority in a natural hollow in the bedrock at Tel Qashish near Yokneam in northern Israel.

June 24, 2010 · admin · Comments Closed
Posted in: Israel

Top 10 Canadian Spas for Getting Away from it All

by Michele Sponagle June/July 2010 Sometimes, you just need to check out—and check in to the spa. Here are our favourite 10 in Canada. 1. Spa Eastman Health & Wellness Retreat, Eastman, QC: With no phones or televisions in the rooms, you can’t help but leave the technical world behind. To help you cope with [...]

June 24, 2010 · admin · Comments Closed
Posted in: Canada

Myanmar’s Renewed Interest for International Tourism

By Luc Citrinot, eTN | June, 2010 With Yangon served out of Kuala Lumpur, low-cost carrier AirAsia completes its presence in all ASEAN countries from its main gateway in Malaysia. Yangon was indeed the last metropolis not being served by the Malaysian carrier. Flights will start on July 20 with the destination being served on [...]

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Posted in: Burma

New Orleans Ranks First In Growth Among Top 25 U.S. Destinations in Hotel Performance for January – May 2010

NEW ORLEANS – June, 2010 – New Orleans ranked first in growth out of the Top 25 U.S. markets for January – May 2010, ahead of popular destinations such as New York, Boston and Chicago. According to May year-to-date data from Smith Travel Research (STR) the organization that measures and reports on hotel performance nationally [...]

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Posted in: United States South

Martinique launches new Summer Spectacular promo to pair with new AA Eagle flights creating exceptional summer travel options

NEW YORK, NY – The Martinique Promotion Bureau/CMT USA has launched a new island-wide Summer Spectacular promotion to coincide with new daily flights to the island via American Eagle, creating exceptional travel options for vacationers considering the Caribbean this summer.

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Posted in: Caribbean

Yellowstone Association Institute Offers 5 Night Fall Season Essential Yellowstone Lodging and Learning program

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK – June 23, 2010 – The non-profit Yellowstone Association Institute has teamed up with lodging operator Xanterra Parks & Resorts to offer “Essential Yellowstone,” a comprehensive Lodging & Learning program in Yellowstone National Park.

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Posted in: United States NorthWest

Entertainment Heats Up in July at Waikiki Beach Walk® Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival kicks off July’s Sunday Showcase

HONOLULU, OAHU, HAWAII — Summer is upon us which means outdoor fun and activities are happening everywhere, especially at Waikiki Beach Walk®. July’s weekly Sunday Showcase celebration heats up with the inaugural Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival on July 4, 2010. Part of Outrigger Enterprises Group’s ongoing Na Mele No Na Pua Music Heritage program, the [...]

June 24, 2010 · admin · Comments Closed
Posted in: Hawaii

Celebrating Culture and Heritage in Trinidad & Tobago and Cultural diversity during festive summer events in 2010

Port of Spain, Trinidad – June 23, 2010 – It is no surprise that to many, Trinidad & Tobago is considered the cultural capital of the Caribbean and has the distinction of being one of the few countries that highlights, in harmony, the influence that Asians, Europeans, Africans and indigenous Amerindians have on local traditions. [...]

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Posted in: Caribbean

Air Canada begins service to fourth new international destination from Toronto this year with Copenhagen launch – Route opens connections for customers and cargo flying to Scandinavia

TORONTO, June 24 /CNW Telbec/ – Air Canada today is launching non-stop service between Toronto and Copenhagen. It is the fourth new European city to be served from Air Canada’s Toronto hub this year as the carrier expands its international flying to offer customers a wider choice of routes and destinations.

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Posted in: Airlines & Railways