Last Rave at the Bucket of Blood, pt. 4

September 30, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet

It was three days later that some facts of the case began to emerge. A man named Ramiro Inestiosa had been living on the island for about a year and a half. He came from a well-known criminal family from Olancho on the mainland. He’d had some trouble with the law, but maintained to his acquaintances that he wanted to go straight and a life on the island was his best bet to stay beyond the reach of bad influences. He never... [Read more]

New Store!

September 30, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet

Okay, so I am jumping the gun a little here, but I could not help want to call out from the rooftops. We have finally have found some new, and working, technology that will allow us a much better online store.

Although we are still in the final testing phase ITKT fans can look forward to much better content, selection, and a user-friendly online store for all your travel needs. So we will be saying goodbye to our... [Read more]

The Hyatt Regency Holiday Festivities

September 29, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet

Ideally located at Embarcadero Center, across from the iconic Ferry Building and steps from the California Street Cable Car line, Hyatt Regency San Francisco has a host of holiday plans to entice revelers from near and far.

In addition to the Holiday Shopping Packages and festive holiday menus, Hyatt Regency San Francisco is also showcasing special entertainment options throughout the season, including the city’s... [Read more]

Kanagawa Japan for October

September 29, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet

Kanagawa Prefecture updates “The Latest Festival & Event News
at Kanagawa” every month. We will be happy if our information
would be able to help your travel around Kanagawa and Japan.

Isehara Tourist Attraction “Dokan” Festival

Date: Saturday September 30 - Sunday October 1
Location: Vehicle-free areas around Isehara station, Isehara City... [Read more]

Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds at the MGM

September 28, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet

LAS VEGAS – Superfly Productions and A.C. Entertainment announced today the Vegoose at Night Concert Series 2006 will include a special acoustic performance by Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds at the MGM Grand Garden Arena Friday, Oct. 27. The concert is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m.

Tickets priced at $58.50, not including applicable service charges or taxes, go on sale Monday, Sept. 25 at 10 a.m. at the MGM Grand... [Read more]

Romantic Cities in Germany at Christmas

September 28, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet

Koblenz/ Weinheim, 26 September 2006 - Romantic Cities: Sparkling Moments. This is promised by the Christmas markets of the six historical cities in the region of Rhine of Moselle. They belong to the most beautiful Christmas markets in Germany; with picturesque old towns, bright lights, flavour of mulled wine, arts and crafts, Christmas decoration as well as modern shopping facilities. The favourable location of the airport... [Read more]

The Great Wall with Eileen

September 28, 2006 | Written by Eileen Moran

The Great Wall by Eileen Moran for In The Know TravelerToday I went to the Great Wall with the Freshman class of Beijing... [Read more]

PanAsia Poker Tour set in Manila

September 28, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet

Manila, The Philippines (PRWEB) September 28, 2006 — PanAsia Poker Tour will debut its Pan-Asian Tour in Manila, The Philippines.

The PanAsia Poker Tour is ready to bring to the world’s best players a Tour dedicated to Pan-Asia. The PAPT will feature world wide competition fighting for cash, prizes and the right to be called tournament champion.

The PAGCOR sanctioned 2,500 USD No Limit Texas Hold’em... [Read more]

Autumn and Winter Events in Sweden

September 27, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet

The harvest festival on the island of Öland
Gothenburg cubed: Picasso, acrobatic and in love, on show for a limited period
From 7 August to 3 December, Pablo Picasso’s early work, looking at acrobats, families and love, will be shown at Gothenburg’s Museum of Art. The development of cubism and the colourful grace of the circus will be central themes of the exhibition, which comprises Picasso’s... [Read more]

Qantas Named for Entertainment

September 27, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet

LOS ANGELES - September 27, 2006 - For the fourth time in five years, Qantas Airways was named the world’s No. 1 airline for in-flight entertainment by the World Airline Entertainment Association (WAEA) at its 27th Annual Conference and Exhibition. Garnering the top award for the second year in a row, Qantas received top honors for Best Overall In-flight Entertainment. Also acknowledged were the airline’s robust... [Read more]

Camera Talk: Shadowing

September 26, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet

After doing some mild picture talking in the neighborhood, which mostly included parked cars, street signs and the like under normal conditions, I found my new Tamron AF28-300mm Lens fast and responsive. However, when I read the instructions, something I never want to do because I want to assume I know everything, I read about potential problems when using the built-in flash.

Although, I did not find any hint at... [Read more]

An Evening in Mostar, Bosnia

September 26, 2006 | Written by Bradley Fink

When a place lends itself to the leisure of other people it generally becomes a haven for the lewd and the superficial. I am now in the fifteenth month of a backpacking journey that has taken me to some of the less contemporary parts of the world. In speaking with people and seeing their ways I have found that culture, above all things, is what makes a country endearing, and that a culture exploited is something lamentable.... [Read more]

Japonais Comes to The Mirage

September 25, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet

LAS VEGAS September 2006 – This fall, Japonais, one of Chicago and New York City’s most adored and critically acclaimed restaurants, goes west. Renowned restaurateurs and partners in all three Japonais properties, Miae Lim, Rick Wahlstedt and Jeffrey Beers (also the restaurant’s designer) have joined forces with The Mirage to open a Japonais outpost in one the country’s most thriving culinary cities.

Las... [Read more]

Coming to the MGM Grand Garden Arena

September 25, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet

DELIRIUM
Cirque du Soleil presents DELIRIUM, the multi-faceted event of unprecedented proportion featuring Cirque du Soleil music remixed. Created and directed by Michel Lemieux and Victor Pilon, DELIRIUM is driven by an urban tribal beat and awe-inspiring visuals as musicians, singers and dancers transform the arena into a joyous frenzy. DELIRIUM is the quest for balance in a world that is increasingly out of sync... [Read more]

Finding Home in the Alps

September 25, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet

There are no “media events” or “mass happenings”, but special and intimate events for people with a sense for the beautiful. When planning the events, the Lech Zürs Tourism Office focuses on the demands of the guests: culture, sport and enjoyment quite clearly dominate the varied series of events from 1 December 2006 to 22 April 2007.

Lech and Zürs am Arlberg are among the top holiday destinations in the... [Read more]

Warm Weather Escapes to Aruba

September 25, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet

Oranjestad, Aruba – September 13, 2006 – With the dog days of summer long gone, winter is just an icy breath away for those living in chilly climates. Each year over 251 million Americans travel during winter months since cold weather is known to be a physiological stressor.* To combat winter woes, Aruba is offering stress-free vacations with a variety of winter packages from some of the island’s hottest properties.... [Read more]

Suvarnabhumi Airport Eases Bangkok’s Traffic

September 25, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet

BANGKOK, September 14, 2006 — Bangkok’s new Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) which begins handling all international flights on September 28th, has made getting between the new airport and Bangkok easier than ever before. Improved ground transportation options to and from the new airport makes traveling the approximately 15 miles into Bangkok as convenient as possible. This is very welcome news for business travelers,... [Read more]

Qantas Experiments with In-flight Cell Phone Technology

September 25, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet

LOS ANGELES - September 12, 2006 - Qantas Airways said it would introduce new technology early next year that will enable customers to send and receive e-mails, text messages and make calls on mobile phones or personal electronic devices. The evaluation will be conducted in the first quarter of 2007 during a three-month trial on Australian domestic routes operated with Boeing 767 aircraft.

“With an increase... [Read more]

Wet Opens at Treasure Island

September 25, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet

LAS VEGAS – Submerge yourself in the latest fitness, health and beauty services
at the newest spa on the Las Vegas Strip - WET – The Spa at TI.

A respite from the harsh, damaging elements of everyday life is found through WET’s exciting line of water-based signature services including the WET Signature Wrap, which uses warm seawater, and the WET Aromatic Seaweed Bath that is enriched with three types... [Read more]

Air Tahiti Nui Partners Mileage with AA

September 25, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet

LOS ANGELES, CA, September 18, 2006 – Air Tahiti Nui, the leading carrier to French Polynesia, announced today an enhanced partnership with American Airlines whereby its AAdvantage members may “earn and burn” miles on Air Tahiti Nui flights.

AAdvantage members can now accrue miles and redeem them for reward tickets on Air Tahiti Nui’s twice-daily nonstop service from Los Angeles International Airport to Papeete,... [Read more]

Luxury Stay in Malaysia, Hyatt Regency

September 25, 2006 | Written by Jesse

Night Shot from Room After a somewhat grueling flight from Los Angeles that included plane changes in Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur, we had arrived in Kuantan, Malaysia. Situated... [Read more]

Tips for a Japanese Business Meeting

September 24, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet

Tokyo by JNTO on In The Know TravelerOn a recent business dinner of 20 tourism professionals in Japan, I represented the lone American. We sat on the floor... [Read more]

From Yak to Beijing

September 22, 2006 | Written by Eileen Moran

I arrived back in Beijing at the Beijing Sports University exhausted after delayed flights and bad airline “food.” The true delay was that some of my classmates decided to bring much of Tibet back with them in their luggage and so the group had to wait and help with the lugging of luggage.

Classes started bright and early this morning, so the short breaks between sessions were filled with frantic errands... [Read more]

A Little History of Kamloops Railway Society

September 21, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet

2141 is one of a group of 25 engines (numbers 2130 to 2154) built by the Canadian Locomotive Company in Kingston, Ontario for the Canadian Northern Railway. Her classification is “Light Consolidation” because of her 2 8 0 wheel configuration. She is “light axle loading” — 114 tons in working order. Her official class is M 3 d and she is the only survivor of this type. She has 57″ drivers,... [Read more]

Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Packages

September 21, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet

August 1, 2006 – Le Centre Sheraton Montreal is pleased to offer a trio of fantastic packages to choose from this summer! The International Flora Package is the perfect way for travellers to plan their dream garden while staying in comfort! Available until October 9, 2006 the package includes overnight accommodation for two in a luxurious guest room featuring Sheraton’s signature Sweet Sleeper™ Bed. Admission for... [Read more]

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