Archive for July, 2010
Klahowya Village – A New Aboriginal Attraction in BC
Until September 6! The Aboriginal Tourism Association of British Columbia has brought a new First Nations experience to downtown Vancouver’s Stanley Park, transforming a section of the park into Klahowya Village and the park’s miniature train into the “Spirit Catcher” train experience. “Klahowya” is a common and universal greeting that means ‘welcome,’ ‘how are you?’ or [...]
July 30, 2010
Posted in: Canada
Grenada, a Green Destination for the Eco-Conscious
For the environmentally conscious traveler, Grenada is the perfect vacation option, with many hiking trails, pristine beaches, rainforests, waterfalls and sustainable activities to take-part in. One of the gems of the Caribbean, Grenada is a part of the Windward Islands, located about 100 miles north of Venezuela. The temperature on the Island ranges from 80 [...]
July 30, 2010
Posted in: Caribbean
What do false teeth, a disco ball, and cigarette butts have in common?They are all items recovered from along Canada’s shorelines during the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup!
With over 750 cleanup sites registered across Canada, it is not too late to register for the 17th annual Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup as a Site Coordinator or Cleanup Participant. Most shoreline litter originates from land and land-based activities, so by stepping up and signing up, we are all taking action to stop one of [...]
July 29, 2010
Posted in: Canada
Ecotourism Conference Keynote Speaker Rick Ridgeway to Address Climate Change and Wildlife
Rick Ridgeway of Patagonia and Freedom to Roam Coalition will Present a Non-Profit Initiative to Protect North America’s Wildlife at This Year’s Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism Conference in Portland, Oregon, July 28, 2010.
July 29, 2010
Posted in: EcoTourism
The Society of American Travel Writers Makes Tracks to Germany and Saxony
Over 430 members of the Society of American Travel Writers will be on their way to Germany and Saxony this October. With exceptional interest and high participation, the 2010 convention of the Society of American Travel Writers (SATW) in Germany promises to be a spectacular success. From October 4 to October 17, 2010, the German [...]
July 29, 2010
Posted in: Germany, Travel Industry Info
Enchantingly melodious – Mendelssohn Music Week in Wengen, Switzerland
The sound of Mendelssohn‘s works, but also those of other composers such as Bach, Mozart or Beethoven will resound from the reformed church during the Mendelssohn Music Week in Wengen from 14-21 August 2010. Enjoy a melodious week in Wengen, the car-free resort at the foot of the Jungfrau.
July 29, 2010
Posted in: Switzerland
The Loch Ness Marathon & Festival of Running in Scotland is Scheduled for October 2010
A Monster Race…running alongside the shores of the world’s most famous loch. The Baxters Loch Ness Marathon & Festival of Running will take place on 3rd October 2010. MARATHON ENTRY IS AVAILABLE for charity assured places via our nominated or associated charities, and places for club and overseas runners. Guaranteed marathon entry closed on 1 May. [...]
July 29, 2010
Posted in: Scotland
Welcome to Blas 2010 in Scotland – Celebrating The Highlands – Cinn-là na Fèise: 3 gu 12 Sultain | Festival Dates: 3 to 12 September
The Blas Festival is an annual ten day pan-Highland programme of events which celebrate the culture of traditional music and Gaelic in the Highlands. Staged in some of Scotland’s most spectacular and iconic landscapes, the Blas Festival showcases the very best of Highlands music and culture whilst creating and widening opportunities for young musicians and [...]
July 29, 2010
Posted in: Scotland
Pigeon Forge Announces 2011 Dates for Wilderness Wildlife Week – Annual salute to Great Smoky Mountains National Park scheduled Jan. 8-15, 2011
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (July 2010) — Pigeon Forge, Tenn., has pegged Jan. 8-15, 2011, for Wilderness Wildlife Week, the resort community’s annual salute to Great Smoky Mountains National Park and many outdoor-oriented topics. New for 2011 is an all-day concentration on outdoor photography called “The Smokies Through the Lens” on Jan. 15. Several seminars aimed [...]
July 29, 2010
Posted in: United States South
Summer Fun Heats Up in Richmond, BC’s Stevenson Village
July, 2010 – Richmond, British Columbia: Float, peddle and paddle your way to the Historic Fishing Village of Steveston in southwest Richmond, British Columbia for hot summer fun this August as new dragon boat and cycling competitions join the Richmond Maritime Festival to fill your weekend calendar.
July 28, 2010
Posted in: Canada