Archive for June, 2011

Seychelles Celebrates 35 years of Independence

Seychelles President James Michel has attended the Independence Day Flag Raising Ceremony yesterday morning at the Lavwa Lanasyon (the Voice of the Nation) monument in Victoria to mark the 35th anniversary of the independence of Seychelles. The event was attended by Former Seychelles President James Mancham, and dignitaries from the National Assembly, the judiciary, the [...]

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Posted in: Seychelles

Biking Around the Mekong and Beyond with SpiceRoads in Thailand

By Luc Citrinot, eTN | June, 2011 BANGKOK/UBON RATCHATHANI (eTN) – On the way from Ubon Ratchathani (Eastern Isan province in Thailand) to the Laotian border, farmers and shop owners along the way do not wonder anymore at caravans of Western bikers passing along paddy fields, villages as well as the Mekong River. Riding from [...]

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Posted in: Thailand

An All-female Tourist Police to Protect Visitors in Acapulco

A help-wanted ad in the Mexican Pacific state of Guerrero is drawing rebuke from some women’s rights groups. In effect, the ad says: Wanted: Women ages 18-26, who are at least 5-foot-5 and whose weight is proportional to that height. Must have good physical and mental health. Knowledge of English is a plus.

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Posted in: Mexico

A Jewish Community Grows On Nun’s Island, Quebec

by Levi Margolin – Montreal, Quebec In December 2010, Rabbi Levi and Mushkie Itkin arrived to Nun’s Island in Verdun, QC, where Jewish religious infrastructure was non-existent. Otherwise known as ÃŽle des SÅ“urs, it is a small island at the foot of the Champlain Bridge, famous for its beautiful scenery and parks overlooking the Saint [...]

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Posted in: Canada

Come and Cool Off at One of Toronto’s Two New Beaches: Echo Beach and Lakeside Beach at Ontario Place

Spend a day in the sun then dance the night away at Echo Beach, Ontario Place’s new fully-licensed outdoor beach concert venue. It features a real sand beach and offers a spectacular view of the downtown Toronto skyline. Or visit the new Lakeside Beach that opens on Canada Day with a refreshing spa pool, licensed [...]

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Posted in: Canada

Astronaut Autograph Show Brings Big Names to “The Space Coast” of Florida

Kennedy Space Center, FL – Escape to the Sunshine State this fall for a weekend getaway that is out-of-this-world and discover the stellar seaside paradise known as Florida’s Space Coast – the place where humankind’s boldest adventures began. This November 5-6, its brilliant beaches, tropical temperatures and rocket launching legacy will draw more than 30 [...]

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Posted in: United States SouthEast

The Seaway Trail Discovery Center in Sackets Harbor, New York, is now a Blue Star Museum

The Blue Star Museums program is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts with Blue Star Families, an organization that raises awareness of the challenges and strengths of military family life- and more than 1,300 participating museums across America. The museums, nature center, historic and cultural sites provide free admission spouses and families [...]

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Posted in: United States East

A Listing of Canada Day Weekend Events in Niagara Falls Area Includes Free Concerts and Fireworks

Niagara Falls, ON – The Niagara Parks Commission (NPC) is pleased to announce an exciting lineup of events for the upcoming Canada Day long weekend.

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Posted in: Canada

Francis Ford Coppola’s Award-Winning Belizean Resorts Blancaneaux Lodge and Turtle Inn Reinforce Their Commitment to Ecotourism and Sustainable Travel

NAPA, Calif. (June, 2011) – Francis Ford Coppola’s famed resorts in Belize, Blancaneaux Lodge and Turtle Inn, have formalized two strategic alliances that further the company’s commitment and dedication to fostering best practices in ecotourism and sustainable travel. Blancaneaux Lodge and Turtle Inn have joined the Sustainable Tourism Program led by the Rainforest Alliance, the [...]

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Posted in: Belize

Pioneer Valley Massachusetts is Open for Summer 2011 and Travelers are Invited to Experience All the Region has to Offer

BOSTON, June, 2011 — The Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism and the Greater Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau (GSCVB) are inviting travelers to explore the region’s summer attractions and events, which remain open for business despite tornado damage that impacted much of the region. The Pioneer Valley is a short 90-minute drive on the [...]

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Posted in: United States East