Cancun’s Restoration Complete
April 25, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
MEXICO CITY, April 21, 2006 — Cancun’s beach restoration is officially complete, and the result is a wider and more beautiful beachfront along the 7.5 mile stretch from Punta Cancun south to Punta Nizuc. [Read more]
Written by Devin GalaudetCoral by Hilton Golf Packages
April 25, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC (April 18, 2006) The Dominican Republic is any golfer’s dream come true: year round sunshine, challenging greens and plenty to do after stowing the clubs. Coral by Hilton All-Inclusive Resorts welcomes duffers to tee time in the Dominican Republic with all-inclusive packages that blend great accommodations with play at two of the island’s best courses.
Among the top few on the list... [Read more]
Golf Around the World with Le Méridien
April 24, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
LONDON (April 2006): Why stay in the U.S. to play golf? Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts offers golf resorts in some of the most exotic, exciting and uncommon destinations in the world with challenging courses suitable for both professionals and amateurs. Below, please find highlights of Le Méridien golf resorts in Bali, Nepal, Moscow, China, and the Algarve in Portugal.
Le Méridien Nirwana Golf &... [Read more]
Explorers Club starts in Tanzania
April 24, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
(April 24, 2006) Richard C. Wiese, President, The Explorers Club, New York City, announced that the organizations’ first ever chapter in Africa was inaugurated January 25, 2006, in Arusha, Tanzania. Peter Mwenguo, Managing Director, Tanzania Tourist Board was present in Arusha for the Ceremony. [Read more]
Written byNew Service Between Chengdu & Amsterdam
April 24, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
CHENGDU, China – April 20, 2006 - China Southern Airlines, (NYSE: ZNH, HKSE: 1055, SHA 600029) - www.cs-air.com/en - with the largest and most technically advanced aircraft fleet in The People’s Republic of China has expanded its code-share agreement with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines to include all-new Boeing 777 service between Chengdu, China and Amsterdam. ... [Read more]
Turkish Delights with FLO-USA, Part 4
April 23, 2006 | Written by Jesse
Day 8: Capadocia/Ankara
While we were all sad to leave Capadocia, it was time to travel on to the capitol city of Ankara. Ataturk made this city the capitol in the 1920’s, in an attempt to draw more focus to the poorer, rural Eastern part... [Read more]
Turkish Delights with FLO-USA, Part 3
April 23, 2006 | Written by Jesse
Day 5: Pamukkale/Antalya
Waking early, we piled in to the bus, now our second home. We were all getting accustomed to the schedule, time change and bus travel; our seats were now staked out and we had the routine down. The morning welcomed us to a quick stop atop the Necropolis, where we were able to see the sunrise behind the towering marble columns and stone archways perched atop a mountain overlooking... [Read more]
BC’s Aboriginal Journeys
April 21, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
Imagine paddling an ocean-going canoe to ancient village sites, joining a generations-old purification ceremony in the Rocky Mountains, or even seeking out the mysterious Spirit Bear in the Great Bear Rainforest. These are just some of the ways you can experience British Columbia... [Read more]
Cinco de Mayo
April 20, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
MEXICO CITY, April 20, 2006 — Raise your tequila and sing along with the mariachis as you celebrate Cinco de Mayo, the holiday that commemorates the state of Puebla’s victory over the French. [Read more]
Written by Devin GalaudetParatiho Farms offers new Master Class Cooking
April 5, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
The Lodge at Paratiho Farms is proud to announce that a Master Class is now available at the Paratiho ‘Art of Cooking’ cooking school.
‘The Art of Cooking’ classes have been running at the Lodge since early 2005, and have been a huge success to date. The classes take place twice weekly on Wednesdays and Saturdays, and themes include ‘Nelson’s finest fish’, ‘Decadent Desserts’, ‘Flavours from Morocco’,... [Read more]
Respecting Tradition in Dubai
April 4, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
The skyline shimmers with luxury hotels, the car showrooms along Sheikh Zayed Road are doing a roaring trade in Range Rovers and Porsches, but all of this sits comfortably with Dubai’s Islamic traditions.
The Muezzin calling the faithful to prayer from some 180 mosques is a firm reminder that in heart and soul the emirate is Islamic. Most Emiratis are Sunni Muslims, and many belong to... [Read more]
From the Auckland Newsletter
April 3, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
The latest “Things to do” in Auckland in April. [Read more]
Written by Devin GalaudetLord of the Rings Exhibition returns to Te Papa
April 3, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
Te Papa, New Line Cinema and principal sponsor Air New Zealand are delighted to announce the return of the most popular exhibition in New Zealand’s history [Read more]
Written by Devin GalaudetIkal Del Mar’s New Holistic Experience
April 3, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
Playa Xcalacoco, Mexico (April 3, 2006)- Ikal del Mar Villa Resort and Spa, a sanctuary for the senses located in Mexico’s Riviera Maya, offers guests a holistic experience in a tropical spa setting with its Mayan Awakening, Mayan Splendor and Royal Mayan Pampering spa packages. The 3, 5 and 7-night packages, available from now through December 20, 2006, include six to ten hours of spa treatments; accommodations in... [Read more]
Cherry Blossoms in Season
April 1, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
Beautiful in bloom, beautifully blown by the wind. Seasonal flowers and cherry blossoms tell the tale of Japan.
In the mountains, parks, along riverfronts and city streets, in school yards …
From late march through the entire month of April, it’s the season of the cherry that tinges the Japanese islands in delicate shades of pink. The blossoms that signal the end of winter and the arrival of spring... [Read more]
Durian Fruit, a Taste Sensation
April 1, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
For those who have ever wondered what feet-flavored cream cheese tastes like, durian—the Southeast Asian fruit—just might be right up your alley. This delicacy has been described by its admirers as “smelling like hell and tasting like heaven.” Well, this is at least half true.... [Read more]
New Dive Lodge in Montserrat
April 1, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
The diving options in Montserrat just got even better. Not only does the island boast 13 miles of coastline that is home to a plethora of unexplored, exotic marine life, it now features a new lodge, Diver’s Haven. In celebration of its grand opening in early March, Diver’s Haven is offering packages that start as low as $389 per person, based on double occupancy, and include accommodations for five nights with... [Read more]
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