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
There are Many Wonderful Promotions for Travelers to Miami in Summer 2010
(Miami) July 2010 – In August 2010, Greater Miami and the Beaches, one of the world’s most sophisticated destinations is commencing its greatest season of savings to date! Organized by the Greater Miami Convention & Visitor’s Bureau (GMCVB), Miami Spice Restaurant Month will commence August 1, Miami Spa Month is extended through August 31, and Miami 4-4-3 promotion (4 for 3) continues through September 30, 2010!
July 28, 2010
Posted in: United States SouthEast
What’s New In Summer 2010 in Whistler BC
Whistler’s Ziptrek Eco Tours continues to be a world leader in the development and operation of zipline based eco tours. Ziptrek wowed the world with a 550 foot urban zipline above Robson Square, in downtown Vancouver, during the 2010 Winter Games (regular wait times were often in excess of eight hours!) and a 600 foot zipline above Embarcadero Square, San Francisco – a feature attraction of Tourism British Columbia’s ‘BC Experience’. Ziptrek’s new permanent operation in Queenstown, New Zealand has also been an instant success.
July 28, 2010
Posted in: Canada
East Coast Wahine Championship: A Wrightsville Beach Summer Tradition in North Carolina, USA
Move over boys of summer…surfer girls rule on August 15 when wahines of all ages ride the waves during the 14th Annual East Coast Wahine Championship at Wrightsville Beach. All eyes will be on the surf action just south of Crystal Pier (near the Oceanic Restaurant) when the East Coast’s largest all-female surfing competition gets underway. The competition begins at 8:00 AM and lasts until 5:00 PM on Sunday. Deadline for entry is August 1 or when all slots are filled.
July 28, 2010
Posted in: United States East
Summer and Harvest in Full Swing in Sonoma County, California
SONOMA COUNTY, CALIF – If you’re in Sonoma County and you’re bored, you only have yourself to blame. The summer and harvest calendar makes your choices a rich smorgasbord of activities.
July 28, 2010
Posted in: United States West
Top 10 US beaches to mix sun, surf and solitude
Seeking out sun, surf, and sand is an easy enough task, but is it possible to stir seclusion into the mix, too? Our editors say “shore”! We’ve dug deep into our arsenal of secret sands to present our top picks for secluded U.S. beaches, where quiet coasts invite in-the-know sunbathers to savor their relative solitude. Sure, some of these destinations are fairly remote (some even require off-the-path travel to offshore islets), but some of the most isolated shores are right under beachgoers’ noses, in popular stateside spots like Florida, California, and Hawaii. You’ll just have to plan a visit soon – while these semi-private sands remain undiscovered for the moment, the cat’s officially out of the bag.
July 28, 2010
Posted in: United States
African Union strengthens resolve on Somalia
KAMPALA, Uganda – Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Jean-Paul Adam, has welcomed the call by the African Union to strengthen its role in ensuring stability in the state of Somalia. Minister Adam is currently representing President Michel at the 15th Summit of the African Union presently concluding in Kampala, Uganda.
July 28, 2010
Posted in: Africa
The Top 20 Things to Do in Manitoba
Every summer, adventurers view, snorkel with or kayak alongside the thousands of beluga whales that fill the Churchill and Seal rivers in northern Manitoba. Come October (to early November), Churchill becomes the Polar Bear Capital of the World, the most accessible place in North America to see these magnificent creatures.
July 27, 2010
Posted in: Canada
Arrive in Celebrity Style in Los Angeles – Luxe VIP Package includes Airport Pickup and Transfer in Luxury Town Car
LOS ANGELES, CA (July, 2010) — Guests don’t have to be a celebrity to get the celebrity treatment at the Luxe Rodeo Drive Hotel, Beverly Hills and the Luxe Sunset Boulevard Hotel, Bel Air. For arriving in star style, both hotels offer a LUXE VIP Airport Transfer package with pick up at either LAX or Burbank Airport in a luxury private town car.
July 27, 2010
Posted in: United States West
Pyramids Are Found All Over the World – Not Just in Mexico and Egypt
Pyramids have always lured tourists because of their grandness. You can find the most popular ones in Egypt and in Mexico but there are more of them around the world. Greek peninsula has 16 pyramids and few of them are in Italy too. Yet others can be found in the Ukraine. Asia has its legendary ziggurats of the city of Ur but there are also pyramids in China and Japan. Mexico is the place to go if you are interested in pyramids, since it is well-know for them. Twice a year, during solstice, one can observe the statue of Mayan snake god Kukulkan moving in El Castillo, Chichen Itza. Shadows create such an illusion that people really believe the statue is moving.
July 27, 2010
Posted in: Travel Industry Info