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Luxembourg for Toddlers

Luxembourg for Toddlers

Apr 22, 2012

Photo by Jpatokal Commonly overlooked as nothing more than a business destination, my two year old daughter Electra will now attest that Luxembourg City is a surprisingly perfect place to take young children. The two of us travelled there together and found a small scale, accessible, safe and friendly UNESCO world heritage site which packs in multiple

Explore Dubai

Explore Dubai

Apr 18, 2012

Burj Khalifa by Roman Emin With its vast indoor malls, man-made beaches and ‘seven-star’ hotels, Dubai is the perfect place for a luxurious city break. The city enjoys great weather, a reasonable cost of living, and is easy to access, thanks to companies such as DialAFlight offering regular and well-priced flights to Dubai. Here’s how to enjoy yourself on

Air Namibia Grows Intra-Africa Network

Air Namibia Grows Intra-Africa Network

Apr 17, 2012

On April 11, Air Namibia launched three new routes for regional destinations. The three new additional routes will add significant capacity to the regional operations, with more flexible connecting times. The Harare, Ondjiva and Gaborone, routes are the ninth additional to SW regional flights, serviced by Embraer ERJ-135 aircrafts, offering direct connection

Award-Winning Volunteer Travel Program Returns to Haiti

Award-Winning Volunteer Travel Program Returns to Haiti

Apr 16, 2012

(CAMBRIDGE, MA, April 16, 2012) – A leading responsible travel company, Elevate Destinations, for the third consecutive year will interface this summer between volunteers and a Haiti-based organization to assist rural Haitians as they move toward economic, environmental and social self sufficiency and sustainability. Elevate Destinations plans eight and15-day

Scotland in Photos

Scotland in Photos

Mar 25, 2012

Scotland in Photos It has been almost a year since I last visited Scotland . Fortunately, Scotland has not changed much. I supposed that is the beauty of it. When I visited, I could expect haggis, men in kilts and incredible scenery. I was not disappointed. Many of these shots were taken around the Isle of Arran, Glasgow and Alloway Ayr.

Bermuda’s Sizzling Summer Promotion

Bermuda’s Sizzling Summer Promotion

Mar 24, 2012

(NEW YORK, March 24, 2012) – The Bermuda Department of Tourism is offering hot savings with its new Sizzling Summer promotion, a destination-wide program offering up to $600 in resort credit based on room nights booked.  The deal, based on a minimum four-night stay, provides a $400 credit for four nights, $500 credit for five nights and $600 credit for six

Take the Train to See Canada’s Belugas This Summer

Take the Train to See Canada’s Belugas This Summer

Mar 23, 2012

(CHURCHILL, MANITOBA, CANADA) – A new five-day summer tour takes you by train to Canada’s far north and introduces you to the flora, fauna and history of one of North America’s most unique towns – Churchill, Manitoba – for less than $1000. The itinerary takes you on a 1,000-mile journey by rail from the modern city of Winnipeg through towering boreal

LAN Airlines Offers Spring Specials to South America

LAN Airlines Offers Spring Specials to South America

Mar 6, 2012

(MIAMI, FL, March 2012) – LAN Airlines, South America’s premier carrier, and its affiliates invite passengers to celebrate the arrival of springtime by booking a trip to South America. Savvy travelers can get a head start on planning a summer getaway this year by taking advantage of LAN Airlines and its affiliates’ low fares on travel taking place from

Delta Offers Nonstop Service to Nassau, Bahamas

Delta Offers Nonstop Service to Nassau, Bahamas

Mar 6, 2012

(NASSAU, The Bahamas, March 2012) – Starting today, Delta Airlines will restart daily direct flights from New York’s LaGuardia Airport to Nassau’s Lynden Pindling International Airport, and will be the only direct flight from LaGuardia to Nassau, Bahamas.   The new flight will depart LaGuardia at 9 a.m. and arrive in Nassau at 12:24 p.m. Return

Icelandair Resumes Seasonal Service from Washington-Dulles

Icelandair Resumes Seasonal Service from Washington-Dulles

Mar 5, 2012

(Quincy, MA, March 2012) – As part of Icelandair’s 2012 schedule, service from Washington-Dulles will resume starting March 29th. Flight # 644 will commence from the nation’s capital with four flights per week, increasing up to 5 flights per week starting May 23rd and 6 flights per week beginning June 11th. Service is scheduled to continue until

Hajj, an Experience of Mecca

Hajj, an Experience of Mecca

Mar 4, 2012

“Isn’t this a beautiful hotel?” she said her etched face spoke of pain and suffering she had endured, but her shiny eyes spoke of resilience and acceptance. “Yes, it is,” I said praying my voice did not reveal the truth that I and my privileged party coming from California were about ready to walk over and file a complaint with our travel agent for

Southern Africa Shines Through a Child’s Eyes

Southern Africa Shines Through a Child’s Eyes

Feb 22, 2012

Visiting Africa is a wonderful adventure, and seeing it through the eyes of a child adds an element of magic that will stay with your family forever. African Travel, Inc.’s remarkable journey Southern Africa Through a Child’s Eyes is a 12-day adventure that starts at Victoria Falls, where you and your family will witness the most awe-inspiring cascade of

Geringer Global Debuts 14-Day Trip During India’s Hemis Festival

Geringer Global Debuts 14-Day Trip During India’s Hemis Festival

Feb 21, 2012

(Westport, CT, February 2012) – Geringer Global Travel has debuted a 14-day itinerary to the mountainous region of Ladakh. Situated in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashimir, Ladakh is home to one of the last undisturbed Tantric Buddhist populations on earth. With stays in Delhi, Leh, Uletokpo/Alchi, Nubra, and Agra, guests will get a glimpse of Ladakh’s

Proboscis Monkeys in Brunei

Proboscis Monkeys in Brunei

Feb 17, 2012

“I can get you Manchester United, Chelsea or Liverpool. Come! We also have Super Man! What you want?” One overly enthusiastic boatman approaches us as we stand on the bank of Brunei Bay weighing up our touring options beyond the streets of the very small city centre. Kampong Ayer, the water villages, scatter right across the waters, and their water taxies

London’s Radisson Edwardian Hotels Announce Olympic Pricing

London’s Radisson Edwardian Hotels Announce Olympic Pricing

Feb 12, 2012

(LONDON, February 2012) – All eyes are on Great Britain as the country prepares to host The Olympics, July 27 to August 12. Whether guests have tickets to the event or not, the city will be full of spectators and luxury London hotel group, Radisson Edwardian, has released a series of last-minute offers available during the games. Radisson Edwardian’s