Tokyo Airport Loves Your Pet

February 27, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet

Tokyo-Narita International Airport (NRT) now has a 5-star pet hotel! The Pet Inn Royal has 170 wellequipped air-conditioned rooms (not kennels) that can accommodate up to 250 animals. The hotel also offers an exercise field and 24-hour veterinary & grooming services. Prices range from JPY 4,000/night for cage-type accommodation to JPY 20,000 for a luxurious suite. For details visit http://www.narita-airport.jp/en/whats_new/050930.html... [Read more]

Japan Hotel News

February 27, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet

Grand Opening - Hyatt Regency Kyoto
The Hyatt Regency Kyoto to be opened on March 15, 2006 in Kyoto, Japan’s ancient & cultural capitol. Hyatt Regency Kyoto (formerly Kyoto Park Hotel) has been completely renovated and blends contemporary Japanese style with traditional design elements. For more information & reservations, log on to http://kyoto.regency.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/... [Read more]

Gutsy Women Travel Tours to China

February 27, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet

Combination Land & Cruise Tour Priced From $3,469 Air Inclusive

Glenside, PA - February 27, 2006 — The State Department recently ranked China #6 on its list of top international destinations for travel by U.S. residents. In fact, 1.8 million Americans visited China in 2004. Since Gutsy Women Travel has been receiving an ever-increasing number of requests by women who want to visit China on a well-organized... [Read more]

Free Night at JW Marriott Cancun

February 27, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet

(Westlake Village, CA) To celebrate the return of Cancun as one of the world’s premier resort areas, its beaches and nightlife more beautiful than ever, the JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa is offering guests of Pleasant Holidays the 5th night free when they travel May 1 through December 16, 2006, and book their reservations no later than March 31, 2006.
Also included is a $100 food and beverage credit, per... [Read more]

The Pure Life, part 2

February 25, 2006 | Written by Amber Turnau

Officially known as La Fortuna de San Carlos, it is a small inland town in northern Costa Rica. Shadowed by the active volcano Arenal, the town is best known for its volcano-related tourism. However, tucked deep in its remote forests lay a hidden wonderland where the adventurous can come... [Read more]

The Voice of Singapore

February 24, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet

WK1.jpgAt the recent ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Nations) Tourism Forum held in Davao City in the Philippines, I had the opportunity to catch a glimpse of several of Singapore’s most popular entertainers. One in particular stood out.... [Read more]

Spain honors Picasso’s 125th

February 22, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet

MADRID, Spain, February 22, 2006 – Spain will commemorate one of the country’s legendary artists with a year-long program of exhibitions, operas, ballets, special lectures, workshops and activities for children and families. Marking the 125th anniversary of the birth of Pablo Picasso, Málaga’s most famous native son, the Museo Picasso Málaga will present three shows. Barcelona will host three exhibitions, three... [Read more]

Male Bonding at Marquis Los Cabos

February 21, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet

Los Cabos, Mexico (February 21, 2006) Women cannot have all the fun! For quality male bonding, Marquis Los Cabos Beach, Golf, Spa & Casitas Resort offers the Surf & Turf Getaway, which combines three favorite male activities poker, golf and surfing. As a follow up to the It Girl Getaway, introduced last year, the Surf & Turf Getaway includes three surfing lessons in the Sea of Cortez with an experienced instructor,... [Read more]

The Pure Life in Costa Rica

February 21, 2006 | Written by Amber Turnau

If ever there were a phrase that fully captured the true essence of a people and a land, it would be “pura vida.” To the people of Costa Rica, who call themselves Ticos, “pura vida” means many things. They use the phrase in most every aspect of their speech – as a greeting, reply,... [Read more]

Grand Italy Odyssey

February 19, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet

February 2006 (Newport Beach, California) - The United States leads the world in so many things, but when it comes vacationing, it’s at the back of the pack. Whereas the average American can count on only 13 days of vacation each year [Read more]

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Brunei’s Basics

February 19, 2006 | Written by ITKT Media Partner

BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
Passports: Required by all and must be valid for 6 months beyond date of stay and have blank pages.

Visas: German, Malaysian, Singaporean, British nationals with the right of abode in the UK, and New Zealand nationals are exempted from the requirement to obtain a visa for visits not exceeding 30 days. For nationals of Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Indonesia,... [Read more]

Peru Tourism Fact Sheet

February 17, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet

Location:
Peru is located in the central western portion of South America. It covers 1.285 million square kilometers and is South America’s third largest country, and the 20th largest nation in the world. Its total surface equals the combined areas of Portugal, Spain, France, Switzerland, Austria, Holland and Belgium. It borders to the north with... [Read more]

Bahamas’ First from Kamalame Cay

February 14, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet

KAMALAME CAY IN BAHAMAS ARCHIPELAGO
OPENS FIRST OVER-WATER SPA IN BAHAMAS

ANDROS ISLAND, BAHAMAS, February 2006 - The first over-water spa in the Bahamas opened recently at Kamalame Cay, a 19-room, 96-acre private island escape just off Andros Island in the Bahamas Archipelago.

The resort introduced its 2,000-square-foot Spa in early 2006. The two-story building is sited at the very end of the new 200-foot... [Read more]

Andrew Naymark

February 13, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet

Andrew Naymark is originally from the San Francisco Bay Area. He graduated from Brown University, and currently works as a freelance
writer and musician in New York City. He has articles forthcoming in 11211 and Block Magazine. More work can be found at ANaymarkWriting.blogspot.com and he can be contacted at ANaymark@Alumni.brown.edu

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Get in Gear for Germany 2006

February 12, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet

London, 06 February 2006 - Up to 100,000 English football fans are expected to head to Germany this summer in the hope of catching one of the games featuring their team - or simply to soak up what promises to be a very special atmosphere.

First stop will be Frankfurt where England take on Paraguay on 10 June in the brand new FIFA World Cup Stadium. Fans without tickets will be able to enjoy all the excitement of... [Read more]

Hiking in Scotland

February 11, 2006 | Written by Jesse

Scottish LochLast Spring I arrived at Heathrow with my fiancé early in the morning, bleary from a restless semi-sleep that is all too familiar to international airline passengers. Airline travel has its plusses, but at 6-5″ (2m) I have obvious... [Read more]

Mongolia Sizzles with 2006 Tours

February 10, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet

Monroe Township, NJ - In their pursuit of unspoiled beauty and less-traveled regions, cultural and adventure travelers have a globe full of options, but few as reliable as Mongolia. Bathed in ancient history, fascinating culture, jaw-dropping and widely varied scenic beauty—from the wind-swept, fossil-rich Gobi Desert to forested mountains and crystal blue waters—Mongolia is a soul-stirring experience from touch-down... [Read more]

The Chateaux and Gardens of France

February 10, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet

An inexhaustible variety of scenery is the backdrop for a unique tour where nature and the works of man are harmoniously combined in distinctive gardens when the roses are at the peak of their first flowering. The great châteaux of the Loire Valley with expansive gardens contrast with smaller, private gardens in the idyllic countryside of Normandy, including Claude Monet’s famous garden at Giverny. Departing June... [Read more]

Spring Break and Golf Combo’s Await

February 10, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet

Wimco, the international villa company, has suggestions for the perfect spring break. Combine a Wimco villa in the Caribbean with golf for a winning score. Here are some suggestions: [Read more]

Written by Devin Galaudet