Archive for July, 2010

New eBrochure Directs Visitors to Germany’s Top Locations for Visual and Commercial Art

Now up and running, the German National Tourist Board’s new eBrochure, www.creative-germany.travel, offers a virtual journey of discovery through the world of ideas emerging from Germany’s creative talent.

July 30, 2010 · admin · Comments Closed
Posted in: Germany

Oil Response Chief: Risk Now ‘Very, Very Low’ for Oil to Travel to Florida Keys Via Loop Current; Risk ‘Will Go to Zero Once Well is Killed’

The head of the U.S. Government’s response effort to mitigate the Transocean/BP oil spill said that with the oil leak capped there is now little chance of oil remnants reaching the Florida Keys and the South Florida mainland.

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Posted in: United States SouthEast

Air and Ferry Transportation Information for Travelers in Anguilla

ANGUILLA AIR SERVICES (AAS) Anguilla Air Services has three scheduled flights daily between Anguilla and St Maarten all connecting with the North American and European flights.

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Posted in: Airlines & Railways, Caribbean

British Airways to begin flying from London City to Copenhagen

CRAWLEY, England – British Airways has announced plans to start a new double daily weekday service from the Docklands Airport with flights to Copenhagen in Denmark, providing a direct air link between the two capital cities.

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Posted in: Airlines & Railways

United Nations says Galapagos Islands no longer in danger

The Galapagos, comprising 19 islands and a marine reserve, are situated some 1,000 kilometers from the South American continent. Deemed a World Heritage site in 1978, they have been described as a unique “living museum and showcase of evolution.”

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Posted in: Galapagos Islands

Largest ever gay marketing survey unveiled at WTM 2010

World Travel Market, the premier global event for the travel industry, will unveil results from the largest ever international survey into the travel and leisure patterns of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community at WTM 2010.

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Posted in: Travel Industry Info

Pay 6 nights, Get 5 nights Free on Hurtigruten’s 12-day Classic Roundtrip Voyage

TORONTO – Hurtigruten, represented in Canada by GLP Worldwide Expedition Travel & Tours, takes you on a breathtaking journey of discovery along Norway’s spectacular and rugged coastline and magnificent fjords. No wonder it is known as the “World’s Most Beautiful Voyage.” This fantastic voyage now comes with an incredible offer – pay only for 6 [...]

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Posted in: Cruise Ships

Strike Gold in Virginia City, Nevada

by Judy Zimmerman It’s been more than 30 years ago since I last visited Virginia City, Nevada for the day–not enough time to even begin to scratch the surface of the history of what was once the wealthiest gold and silver mine in the world. So, last month I returned for the weekend to continue [...]

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Posted in: United States NorthWest

Why wait to visit South Africa? Just do it!

by Judy M. Zimmerman “Haven’t you heard how dangerous it is? Aren’t you afraidto take off for South Africa alone?” asked several friends justbefore I left. Their concern was understandable. Someone who has never ventured forth on an independent journey would certainly havegood reasons to fear the unknown.

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Posted in: Africa

Vancouver’s Fringe Festival is BC’s Largest Film festival

September 9 to 19; September 23 to 26 (Pick of the Fringe) Most performances at the Vancouver International Fringe Festival are anything but mainstream. More than 80 groups from around the world present 600 shows over 11 days on a variety of indoor and outdoor stages (most of the venues are on Granville Island; however [...]

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Posted in: Canada