The Wine of Santa Ynez (video)
April 30, 2007 | Written by Wayfarer Digital
Santa Ynez is fast becomming one of the premiere destinations in California for wine making — and tasting. In The Know Traveler recently... [Read more]
Skiing the Alps at Verbier
April 28, 2007 | Written by Aschi Haas
This winter saw little snow. Verbier, one of the most famous ski areas in Switzerland was no exception, until heavy... [Read more]
Tourists Get in Free at Hong Kong Horseracing
April 27, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
(Hong Kong, April 27, 2007) – Overseas visitors can enjoy free admission to Hong Kong’s world famous racecourses from May 1st until the end of the current horse-racing season on July 2nd 2007.
Visitors are admitted free-of-charge at the public stands at both Hong Kong tracks – Wednesday night neon... [Read more]
Food Events to Watch in Belize
April 27, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
BELIZE CITY, Belize, April 26, 2007 – Belize is transformed into a food lover’s paradise when the Central American country hosts its annual Lobsterfests. During the spring and summer months, food festivals abound in Belize and visitors who travel to this tropical vacation destination will want to take part in some of the most flavorful and fun-filled celebrations... [Read more]
“Grand Tour” of the Balkans
April 26, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
Los Angeles, April 2007 — Continental Journeys introduces the off-the-beaten-track countries of Albania, Montenegro and Macedonia, combined with Croatia, in its 13-day “Grand Tour of the Balkans” for experienced travelers seeking affordable new destinations. Tour prices of $1,859 to $1,929 per person, double occupancy, provide first-class and superior tourist-class hotels, breakfast daily, eight... [Read more]
Eventful Atlantic Canada
April 26, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
ATLANTIC CANADA, April 20, 2007 – The pipers will be piping and the clans will be gathering, the Tall Ships are sailing in and 100,000 francophones will be assembling. This summer Americans looking for history – not to mention traditional music and dance – don’t have to cross the pond to experience the culture of the British Isles or France. They can head up... [Read more]
Roco Ki Readies for 2008 Opening
April 25, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
ROCO KI, Dominican Republic - (April 19, 2007) - Now in count-down mode prior to opening of Phase I in Spring 2008, construction of the multi-billion-dollar Roco Ki resort and residential community is advancing rapidly, including The Westin Roco Ki Beach & Golf Resort (A Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. Hotel), the 18-hole, par-72 Nick... [Read more]
The 13th Okanagan Spring Wine Festival
April 24, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
The 13th Annual Okanagan Spring Wine Festival presented by American Express occurs May 2nd-6th throughout the Okanagan Valley in SuperNatural British Columbia. This year there are over 90 events to entice visitors to Okanagan Wine Country.
Heather Schroeter, President, The Okanagan Wine Festivals Society and General Manager, Manteo Resort Waterfront Hotel and Villas in Kelowna states “With a record 75 member wineries... [Read more]
Unusual Museums in Germany
April 24, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
From science and technology to Easter eggs and everyday life in the former GDR - Germany’s museums have it all. The exhibitions are fun, unique and simply not to be found anywhere else in the world in quite the same way.
In northern Germany, find out how a tornado starts, why soap bubbles shimmer in such a colorful way and why every human being is unique. In the Universum Science Center in Bremen museum which... [Read more]
Gourmet at EMBER Bangkok
April 24, 2007 | Written by Wayfarer Digital
(Bangkok, April 12, 2007) – Bangkok’s restaurant EMBER is showcasing the culinary art of chef Sebastian Ng with a new gourmet ‘Degustation Menu’ priced at 1,600 Baht.
The set seven-course dinner, which is changed fortnightly, can also be paired with wine for an additional 990 Baht.
The restaurant with an outdoor terrace at Bangkok’s chic Langsuan Balcony dining and entertainment plaza has gained... [Read more]
Getty Center Podcast
April 23, 2007 | Written by Wayfarer Digital
Last month Maryl and the ITKT crew had a chance to visit both the Getty Center and Getty Villa in the Los Angeles area. We brought along cameras and the desire to showcase two of the jewels of the Los Angeles art scene. Both locations offers some of the best collections of art available for viewing on the West Coast and is a must for art lovers, locals, and visitors of all ages. This is the first in a series of productions... [Read more]
The 25th Annual Angostura Tobago Sail Week
April 21, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
Scarborough, Tobago – Hoist the sails and cast off the anchor for the Annual Angostura Tobago Sail Week. With excellent sailing conditions, pristine beaches and a laid back island attitude, Tobago is the place to be for the competitive yet always convivial sailing challenge as well as the ‘limin’ spot for spectators and race enthusiasts from May 13th – 18th, 2007. In its 25th year, the event captures “The Spirit... [Read more]
Celebrate Native America Culture
April 21, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
Cortez, CO. (April 12, 2007) - The award-winning Seventh Annual Mesa
Verde Country® Indian Arts and Culture Festival scheduled from May 27
through June 3, 2007, celebrates the archaeology and Native American
culture of the Southwest. Festival highlights include a world-class juried
Indian Art Market, Indian Dances, Navajo rug auction, special archaeological
tours and exhibits, and a solo... [Read more]
Robin Garcia
April 21, 2007 | Written by Robin Garcia
Artist, writer, visionary, and activist Robin Garcia comes to In the Know Traveler shortly after she graduated from Antioch University... [Read more]
Coming Up in Ireland
April 21, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
A selection of new cottages at Sheen Falls Lodge in Kenmare, Co Kerry, are due for completion this June. Marianne’s Cottage and the Bay Villas will offer self catering accommodation in a tranquil environment and guests can also benefit from the Health and Spa facilities at the main five star Lodge. The first stage of the Sheen Falls Lodge Country Club will also be complete in August, offering a collection of self-catering... [Read more]
Why is India Incredible (video podcast)
April 18, 2007 | Written by Devin Galaudet
Maryl Celiz gets a ton of good information from Vikas of Incredible India! (read India Tourism). Of course, there is the basics about what travelers can expects from a trip to India, but the interviews also goes into the some of the spiritual aspects like... [Read more]
Greaves Adds the Taj and Himalayas
April 17, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
Chicago – March 2007 – The luxury travel experience with Greaves Tours reaches soaring heights with The Taj and The Himalayas itinerary, a new addition this season to the company’s fascinating portfolio of unforgettable vacations in India, Nepal, Bhutan and the Indian Ocean.
The 10-day / eight-night tour includes two nights at the Oberoi Hotel in Delhi, two at the Oberoi Amarvilas in Agra, and four in Shimla... [Read more]
Below the Surface of the Cayman Islands
April 17, 2007 | Written by Neftalie Williams
The Cayman Island’s tropical environment allows... [Read more]
Amazing Drumming from Korea (video)
April 17, 2007 | Written by Devin Galaudet
This one is simply amazing. We had the good opportunity to be in the right place at the right time at a recent tourism event held in Los Angeles. Sadly, it would have been a single performance, but one too many people just couldn’t help walking right in front of the camera. If I only had a gang of thugs! Still in all a great bit of talent. Enjoy! For more on South... [Read more]
3 New Tastes at the Vineyard
April 15, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
The Vineyard at Stockcross, a Relais & Chateaux property, is nestled in the English Berkshire countryside near Newbury and is a unique location from which to enjoy a diversity of cultural and leisure pursuits. Only an hour from London, The Vineyard at Stockcross offers the best of all worlds – a beautiful setting in a central location, easily reached by all forms of transport. To further tempt travellers from the... [Read more]
European Discovery, Sail Basel/Vienna
April 15, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
\Fourteen glorious days sailing onboard the Grand River Countess - one of the ships voted in the 2007 Conde Nast Poll for Best Small Ship. The Grand River Countess’s European Discovery itinerary sails the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers through Switzerland, France,... [Read more]
Summer Packages in Curacao
April 13, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
WILLEMSTAD, CURAÇAO - March 2, 2007 - When choosing a destination for your summer vacation, look no further than the Dutch Caribbean Island of Curaçao, here hoteliers are offering travel deals and packages made just for summer travel. The following hotels make it easy to find a package that fits your style and your budget:
Avila Hotel
To welcome the summer months and celebrate the opening... [Read more]
Art in Romania
April 12, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
The 18th annual George Enescu International Festival and Competition, scheduled for September 1 - 23, 2007, will pay special tribute to Romania’s most famous composer and musician on the 126th anniversary of his birth, in 1881.
Some of the world’s most famous orchestras and chamber ensembles will perform in Bucharest and other Romanian cities, some premiering new works. Juried competitions will be held... [Read more]
Oh Bahia!
April 12, 2007 | Written by Robin Garcia
I went to Salvador, Bahia, the home of Afro-Brazilian culture, in the summer,... [Read more]
New Luxury Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Manila
April 11, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
Hong Kong, April 10, 2007 — Mandarin Oriental, Manila introduces The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Manila, offering guests and spa-goers a holistic approach to enhance their well-being.
The Thai-themed luxury Mandarin Oriental spa, is located on the hotel’s topmost floors, and like all Spas at Mandarin Oriental, offers a sensory experience that touches the mind, body and spirit, merging ancient and contemporary... [Read more]
Israel Tourist Information Centers
April 11, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
Ben Gurion Airport
Entrance Hall
Telephone: 03-9754260
Fax: 03-9754264
E-mail: doritk@tourism.gov.il
Opening hours: Sun-Thu: 24 hours ; Fri: until 19:30
Sat. from 8:30am
Jerusalem
Address: Jaffa Gate inside the Old City
Telephone: 02-6280403 ; 02-6271422 ; 02-6276429
Fax: 02-6271362
E-mail: orenm@tourism.gov.il
Opening... [Read more]
The Basics on Israel
April 11, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
Climate
Israel enjoys long, warm, dry summers (April-October) and generally mild winters (November-March) with somewhat drier, cooler weather in hilly regions, such as Jerusalem and Safed. Rainfall is relatively heavy in the north and center of the country, with much less in the northern Negev and almost negligible
Regional conditions vary... [Read more]
Golfing in Macrihanish Made Easy
April 9, 2007 | Written by Devin Galaudet
When Old Tom Morris first laid eyes on the spectacular sand dunes of Macrihanish in the late 1800s, he’s said to have remarked that the site was “specifically designed by The Almighty for playing golf.” He then went out and designed one of the finest courses in the world, one revered by links purists. The course’s only shortcoming seemed to be the arduous journey required of golfers to reach the remote course on... [Read more]
Sandals Refurbishes Bay Roc in Montego Bay
April 7, 2007 | Written by Devin Galaudet
SANDALS MONTEGO BAY REVIVES JAMAICA 1950s GLAM
MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica (March 19, 2007) – This month, Sandals Resorts’ flagship property, Sandals Montego Bay, will unveil 59 newly refurbished rooms and suites, named the “Bay Roc Beachfront Villas,” to deliver a new level of luxury to the resort and more importantly, a feel for the glamour and glitz of bygone days.
It was at the height of glamorous travel... [Read more]
Barbados Sandy Lane’s Free Golf Offer
April 7, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
Sandy Lane Resort is offering and unprecedented, three rounds of golf, complimentary for bookings made and experienced in April 2007 (Minimum 3 nights stay required.) Guests are able to play the rounds of golf on The Country Club Course, which was the recent host for World Golf Championships-Barbados World Cup in December of 2006.
Set... [Read more]
Absolute Best: Chile
April 7, 2007 | Written by Devin Galaudet
ABSOLUTE TRAVEL’s experts share their 5 favorite things to do in South America’s skinniest country
Though Argentina seems to get all the press, we think neighboring Chile is equally deserving of attention! (Full disclosure: our South America division manager, Matt Flynt, is a former Santiago... [Read more]
Sol Meliá Opens in Berlin
April 7, 2007 | Written by Devin Galaudet
Miami, Florida – March 13, 2007 - The official inauguration of the Meliá Berlin, the first Meliá branded hotel in Germany, took place February 15. The event was attended by a number of business, political and cultural dignitaries, including the Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Sol Meliá Hotels & Resorts, Sebastián Escarrer; the Mayor of Berlin, Klaus Wowereit and the Spanish Ambassador of Berlin,... [Read more]
Vicarious Vanuatu
April 4, 2007 | Written by Devin Galaudet
Several months back, we added loads of new countries to the pages of In The Know Traveler. The good news was that we expanded our coverage of fantastic destinations from around the world that could easily be found through our destinations page.
The bad news was that some of the countries were added only because they sounded great to us, not because we had... [Read more]
Turkey to Host 2001 Winter Universiade
April 4, 2007 | Written by Devin Galaudet
ISTANBUL, Turkey, March 12, 2007 – The International University Sports Foundation (FISU) has announced that Erzurum, Turkey will host the 2011 Winter Universiade, placing Turkey top in the rankings as one of the most exceptional ski destinations in the world. Turkey’s ski resorts provide excellent conditions year-round for cross-country, downhill, heli-skiing and snowboarding, while modern facilities and equipment complemented... [Read more]
Historic Germany Highlights
April 4, 2007 | Written by Devin Galaudet
Heidelberg, Germany, February 2007 — Travelers to Germany can follow in the footsteps of famous figures in history at the special exhibition on Roman Emperor Constantine the Great and at the birthplace of socialist Karl Marx in Trier; the medieval Augustinian monastery in Erfurt, where the young Martin Luther lived before the German Reformation; Buddenbrooks House, the family home and setting for Thomas Mann’s... [Read more]
Élan Opens in Cancun
April 4, 2007 | Written by Devin Galaudet
Cancun, MEXICO, February 28, 2008 – This winter visitors to Cancun will be able to luxuriate in a sophisticated and authentically Mexican resort. Lying on its own peninsula overlooking Nichupté Lagoon, Élan Resort & Spa – Cancun was envisioned by Mexican architect Tomás Auñon as a private enclave in traditional Mexican colonial style. Set amid lush tropical gardens and flowing tiled fountains, the stylish... [Read more]
Deilmann Golf Around the World
April 4, 2007 | Written by Devin Galaudet
NEW YORK, Feb. 28, 2007 – Six ocean sailings on the MS Deutschland of Peter Deilmann Cruises feature golf theme cruises in 2007 with free air transportation and free transfers for golfers and non-golfers from the U.S. Golf courses played in these far-ranging cruises are in Scotland, England, Wales,... [Read more]
March at ITKT
April 3, 2007 | Written by Devin Galaudet
Hey Travelers, if you haven’t noticed yet ITKT has begun posting my recent foray into the Mayan ruins of the Yucatan... [Read more]
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