A Last Rave at the Bucket of Blood, part 1
July 31, 2006 | Written by Kent Black
“I built it in 1962 and called it ‘The Domino Bar’,”... [Read more]
Educational Help in Japan
July 28, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
The Japan National Tourist Organization (JNTO), by establishing a direct link to the National Council for Promoting Educational Trips to Japan, has introduced a new system to help American schools (or companies/organizations working on their behalf) find a matching school in Japan for educational visits or exchange programs. Statistically speaking, 6,385 students made educational trips to Japan in fiscal 2004. It is hoped... [Read more]
Record Breaking Strip Poker in London
July 28, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
Dublin (PRWEB) July 28, 2006 — Two hundred poker buffs will be baring all in an attempt to become the first ever to win the title of World Strip Poker Champion this August 19th in London’s swanky Café Royal.
The event is the brainchild of cheeky Irish bookmakers Paddy Power, who are attempting to set a brand new Guinness World Record for the biggest ever strip poker tournament.
Along with setting... [Read more]
The Reykjavik International Film Festival
July 28, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
Get Ready for Your Close-Up at the Reykjavik International Film Festival Sept. 28 – Oct. 8, 2006.
You can have your Sundance. We’re heading north. After all, how often are movie festival-goers given the chance to catch the best of recent festival films, see a myriad of amazing flicks from talented directors, meet foreign film pioneers, attend informative seminars and symposiums, enjoy Icelandic nature, experience... [Read more]
10 Tips on Thailand
July 28, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
Bangkok, Thailand (PRWEB) July 28, 2006 — eThaiGuide.com (http://www.ethaiguide.com) presents Top 10 Thailand Travel Tips to create new points of view concerning traveling to Thailand. The tips cover prominent tourist spots i.e. Phuket, Koh Samui, Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Krabi, Pattaya, Hua Hin, Koh Chang, Koh Samet and new tourist spots that are unknown paradise.
Thailand is considered a tourist spot that everyone... [Read more]
Island Outpost’s Summer Deals
July 28, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
Jamaica (July 27, 2006) Island Outpost’s simplistic yet stylish Caribbean getaways are the very definition of summer: no crowds, no alarm clocks, no ‘big resort’ style…just chic and sexy vibes to fulfill everyone’s summer dreams. Now, with the announcement of Island Outpost’s new summer rates, crowd-weary travelers can take a much-needed island escape featuring accommodations (and prices!)... [Read more]
Active Mexico
July 27, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
MEXICO CITY, July 24, 2006—The numbers and revenue show that sports enthusiasts are increasingly traveling to Mexico to get their hearts pumping and muscles moving. Both amateur and professional athletes are contributing to the ever-continuing expansion of Mexico’s sports tourism segment.
Many sports benefit from Mexico’s natural beauty and unique backdrops, a fact not gone unnoticed by professional sporting... [Read more]
Saga Sites in Iceland
July 27, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
The fly and drive “Saga Sites” package takes travelers along the serene southern coast of Iceland and presents a relaxing tour of spectacular proportions: majestic sea cliffs, cascadingwaterfalls, caves, black lava beaches, and ocean views that stretch almost forever. The package lasts for six days and is available for departures through Sep 30, 2006.
* For more details on any of these packages, or to learn... [Read more]
Submarines, Fish, and the Carribean
July 27, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
Ft. Lauderdale, FLA. (PRWEB) June 29, 2006 — Infrequent fishermen do not often have the opportunity to catch a glimpse of fierce-looking barracudas or monstrous groupers. But aboard Atlantis Adventures Submarine Expeditions, passengers can come face-to-face with some of the most exotic undersea creatures in the world—without ever going near a fishing pole.
Teeth. Among the most fascinating fish in the Caribbean... [Read more]
New Cooking and Walking Tours in Sicily
July 27, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
Vancouver, BC (PRWEB) July 12, 2006 — You’ve picked up your brochures and searched the Internet as you plan your next vacation, but nothing is beckoning you the way you’d like. Vegas is too noisy, Mexico is too crowded. You’re not one to sit around on your holiday – you want to meet the people, plunge your hands into the local cuisine, and learn about the wine you buy.
Take a vacation from the ordinary... [Read more]
Product Profile: Hammonds Scenic Tours
July 27, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
With 48 years in the business, developing new and unique tours remains a major focus for Hammonds Scenic Tours.
This year has been a busy one for Wellington’s original private sightseeing company as it relaunched its popular Palliser Bay and Lord of the Rings Sites Tour and developed a Kapiti Birdlife and Lagoon Tour.
These latest developments have come directly from customer feedback. “People... [Read more]
Italian Haute Cuisine at The Luxe Manor
July 27, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
(Hong Kong, July 27th, 2006) Poised to open its doors in October 2006, The Luxe Manor announces Aspasia, the first signature dining outlet to open at the glamorous boutique hotel this Autumn.
Directed by Master Chef Roland Schuller, the restaurant’s menu will highlight ‘innovations of the classics’ featuring fresh Italian produce and seafood from the Mediterranean.
Chef Schuller is well known amongst... [Read more]
Fatal Attraction Coming to British Columbia
July 26, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
Love is in the air at Victoria’s Royal BC Museum this fall, with Fatal Attraction, an interactive exhibition that reveals the sometimes sensual, often flashy - occasionally dangerous - courtship rituals of the animal kingdom.
Learn how the birds and the bees - and fish, amphibians, insects and mammals - meet and seduce potential mates; discover their private languages of love; and find out who lives happily... [Read more]
Kids Stay Free at Sunset Beach
July 26, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA (July 26, 2006) It’s this summer’s runaway success: “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest” has made away with hearts and imaginations everywhere, and Sunset Beach Resort & Spa knows just how you can have your own Jack Sparrow adventure. Patch and sword are optional, but bathing suits are a must! With slides and rides and twists and turns and a Caribbean Pirate’s... [Read more]
Drinking the Water and Traveling
July 26, 2006 | Written by elizabeth
On my first trip to Jamaica, I religiously avoided drinking the water. Instead, I overdosed on caffeine with Coca Colas at every meal. Nothing fought the heat like an ice cold Coke, sometimes two. On the morning of my second day, as I met with my boss to debrief before our meetings, he casually asked “Do you always drink soda for breakfast?” [Read... [Read more]
Caribbean Pirates Paradise Kid’s Package
July 26, 2006 | Written by Jesse
MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA (July 26, 2006) — It’s this summer’s runaway success: “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest” has made away with hearts and imaginations everywhere, and Sunset Beach Resort & Spa knows just how you can have your own Jack Sparrow adventure. Patch and sword are optional, but bathing suits... [Read more]
New Grizzly Cub at BC Wildlife Park
July 25, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
On May 24, 2006 Steve Carlson, District Officer for Edmonton Fish & Wildlife District contacted the BC Wildlife Park to ask if could provide a home for an orphan Grizzly Bear Cub. The dark brown cub weighing 4 kg had been brought in by a citizen who had seen the cub wondering alone in the Swan Hills Area located four hours by car north of Edmonton. The cub had likely been born in late February or early March.
The... [Read more]
Buon Compleanno: a Basque Road Trip
July 25, 2006 | Written by Steve Smith & Christine Johnson
This Italian expression, roughly translated as “Happy Birthday”,... [Read more]
Tread Lightly in British Columbia’s Wilderness
July 25, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
Whether its ancient forests or spirit bears, wild rivers or alpine meadows, visitors... [Read more]
Tokyo New from Japan Travel Updates
July 24, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
Tokyo Marathon 2007
The 1st Tokyo Marathon is scheduled to be held on February 18 (Sunday), 2007; registration has been open since June 18, 2006. The 2007 Tokyo Marathon expects to draw 25,000 athletes for the Marathon and 5,000 athlete entrants for the 10km Race.
For details, visit http://www.tokyo42195.org/outline_e.html
Multilingual... [Read more]
New Bike Map for Luxembourg
July 24, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
In collaboration with the ‘Tourismuszentrale Saarland’, the ‘Mosellandtouristik’ and the ‘Communauté d’Agglomération Sarreguemines Confluences’, the Luxembourg National Tourism Office has just drawn up a new edition of the cycle map ‘VeloRoute SaarLorLux’.
This practical map provides information in French and German on the different routes in the various areas, as well as the various tourist... [Read more]
Preserving History in Muskoka
July 24, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
(PRWEB) July 24, 2006 — In addition to the shear beauty of its nature landscape of forest, lakes and wetlands, the Lake of Bays region of North Muskoka Ontario has a rich and fascinating history. Two dedicated, local organizations understood the importance of preserving the area’s history. The Huntsville and Lake of Bays Railway Society and the Muskoka Pioneer Village joined forces to preserve a valuable piece of... [Read more]
Winter Dining in Wellington
July 22, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
A Winter Affair in Wellington:
Wellington during winter is a time to look inwards and focus on delicious food, good wine and great company. Sip a glass of smooth red wine in front of the roaring log fire at Matterhorn on Cuba Street, or indulge in an authentic hot chocolate at Schoc Chocolaterie and Espresso bar. For for those who enjoy a variety of food, try the multi-course “Degustation meal” at Citron,... [Read more]
Greece, What Most Guidebooks Miss
July 21, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
In May, ’06 I visited a portion of mainland Greece and some of its islands.... [Read more]
The Ice Hotel Returns in 2007
July 20, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
The Ice Hotel team is busily making ready for its seventh season, scheduled from January 5th till April 1st, 2007. We are pleased to confirm that Isabelle Boiteau will be your Tour & Travel consultant (FIT & Events with overnight stays), a position previously held by Vicky Jones.
Isabelle Boiteau
Hôtel de glace
(418) 875-4522, # 117
877 505-0423, # 117
iboiteau@hoteldeglace.qc.ca
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