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

Feb 11, 2012

(MIAMI, Fla., February 2012) – In an effort to meet travelers’ growing desire for authentic vacation experiences, a selection of Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, and Hilton Garden Inn hotels in the Caribbean and Latin America today announced the “Authentically Local” package – an exciting new program that introduces travelers to

Jan 31, 2012

(Montreal, January 25, 2012) - The Festival International de Jazz de Montréal team is especially proud to present James Taylor in a pre-opening concert to the 33rd edition of the Festival presented by TD in collaboration with Rio Tinto Alcan, on June 27, 2012 at 7:30 P.M., in the Salle Wilfrid‑Pelletier Place des Arts, as part of

Jan 13, 2012

(Cancun, Mexico January 5, 2012) — The Cancun Convention and Visitors Bureau is pleased to welcome some of the world’s most popular singers and musicians to the beautiful Mexican Caribbean. America’s favorite holiday getaway is even more exciting in 2012 as the beaches fill with the sounds of rock, pop, jazz, disco, and Latin rhythms. Oasis

Jan 11, 2012

Montréal, “the city of festivals,” known for its superb cuisine and vibrant nightlife, will light up the Canadian skies and warm the soul with outstanding culinary offerings and exciting cultural entertainment during the 13th edition of the MONTRÉAL EN LUMIÈRE festival.  This midwinter party, formerly known as The Montréal High Lights

Nov 23, 2011

(New York, NY, October 2011) – Guests can immerse themselves in Greenland, learning about the country’s Inuit culture through direct interaction and conversation on Hurtigruten’s 2012 “Heart of Greenland” explorer voyage.   Those travelers booking by December 31, 2011 save 10% off regular fares.  The core of the nine-day itinerary is built on the

Oct 11, 2011

(Los Cabos, Mexico, Oct. 10, 2011) – Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., today announced its award-winning Starwood Preferred Guest program is offering its members direct access to spend a day on the links with a pro at one of the top courses in Mexico and recharge at The Westin Resort & Spa, Los Cabos.  The once-in-a-lifetime experience is

Oct 11, 2011

(Anaheim, October 2011) – With family travel in high demand, Trafalgar has introduced four exciting new itineraries in the 2012 Family Experiences brochure. Now adding up to 18 itineraries, the Family Experiences guided vacations are activity-packed and designed specifically to meet family travel needs.   The four new itineraries invite guests to explore

Oct 8, 2011

Kitsilano, or ‘Kits’ as locals know it, used to be the Vancouver version of San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury district. Nowadays, it is still a fascinating area to visit and worth a day of anyone’s time. Defining the exact area of Kitsilano is not an easy thing to do. The boundaries are roughly from Blenheim Street in the west to Main Street north of 33rd

Sep 30, 2011

(Mexico City, September 28th 2011) – Aeromexico, Mexico’s global airline, announced that beginning September 27th, the airline will be operating ‘green’‘ flights from Mexico City to San Jose, Costa Rica with Next Generation Boeing 737s, as part of its Vuelos Verdes, Green Flights, program.  The flights use a mixture of biofuel and

Sep 17, 2011

On the edge of Kitsilano, near Vanier Park, is the Vancouver Museum, one of Canada’s largest civic museums, which houses collections in natural history, archaeology, ethnology and Asian Arts. The exhibits include re-creations of Edwardian rooms and some interesting toys from the same era. Visitors should be able to find this place quite easily if they walk

Sep 16, 2011

(Panama City, Panama, September 15, 2011) – Having already gained recognition as the main hub in Latin America, Panama continues to grow as an attractive and exciting tourist destination. More tourists from Central America, Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela and Ecuador will begin to go to Panama starting May 2012, when the companies Aventuras 2000 and International

Sep 13, 2011

The lively 16-block area of Commercial Drive (between Broadway and Venables) is an enormously popular district with locals, but is often overlooked by tourists. The main reason for visitors to come here is to discover the most diverse mix of people, dining, shopping, and entertainment that Vancouver has to offer; in fact Commercial Drive might just be the most

Sep 11, 2011

“¡Buenos dias, amigo!,” said Ernesto, grinning widely behind the desk of the Villa Colonial Hostel, “I am happy to run into you! I want to tell you: outside of town today, there will be a charreada. It is – a cowboy festival?” “A rodeo?” I suggested, seeing him grasp for the word. “Rodeo! Yes!” he said excitedly but, seeing my skepticism,

Sep 10, 2011

The Bard on the Beach Festival takes place under two tents in Vanier Park by the lovely English Bay with views over the North Shore mountains. This company performs four Shakespearean plays each summer, normally two comedies and two histories or tragedies. This year the company has introduced allocated seats bookable in advance. In previous years when I booked