Getting to Know Authentic Melbourne
May 31, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
LOS ANGELES, CA, May 31, 2007 – Travelers who seek authentic cultural immersion when visiting foreign lands will have the opportunity to experience Melbourne, the food, wine, culture, and events capital of Australia, through the eyes of its locals.
From its sublime dining to its unique shopping, fabulous arts scene and great old-meets-new architecture, visitors will come to know and love Melbourne like its residents... [Read more]
Getty Villa Art Bite (video podcast)
May 31, 2007 | Written by Wayfarer Digital
Not only did we have the good fortune to visit the Getty Center, ITKT cameras had a chance to visit the newly opened Getty Villa in Malibu. Malibu is Located... [Read more]
GVI Volunteer Travel Packages
May 30, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
(BOSTON, Mass. – May 30, 2007) - Global Vision International is a recognized leader in volunteer travel and promotes sustainable development by supplying international volunteers, equipment, funding and training to governmental groups, charities, NGOs and communities in more than 30 countries to assist in conservation and development projects. Below are three examples of the more than 150 distinct volunteer travel packages... [Read more]
Sol Melia Golf
May 29, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
For those looking to break away from the cliché Father’s Day gifts and get dad something truly memorable this year, Sol Meliá Resorts in Puna Cana, Dominican Republic offers a luxury all-inclusive resort experience with exclusive privileges and unlimited greens fees at Cocotal Golf & Country Club. Located on Bavaro Beach just minutes from the Paradisus... [Read more]
Camera Talk: A New Perspecitve When in a Hurry
May 29, 2007 | Written by Devin Galaudet
One of the tricky problems with most travel photography is creating a unique photo of attractions that have been photographed millions of times. The problem is not the attraction. It is the angle. Like most of us, when we travel we don’t always have time or the wherewithal to stop and consider all of our options. The sun isn’t right, the bus is leaving, the kids have to use the bathroom, and a host of others. We are... [Read more]
Belgium Beer Weekend
May 28, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
Belgian Beer Weekend: The Belgian Brewers’ association and the ‘Chevalerie du Fourquet des Brasseurs’, in collaboration with the City of Brussels organizes the annual Belgian Beer Weekend on the Grand’Place. Don’t miss the 2007 edition to be held August 31st through September 2, 2007. Many small, medium-sized and large Belgian breweries will present their best selections of beers. Beer afficionados should... [Read more]
Family Vacations in Belize
May 28, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
BRING THE KIDS ALONG TO BELIZE FOR A VACATION
BELIZE CITY, Belize, May 17, 2007 – Family vacations need not be typical and mundane. In fact, there is no better way to bond as a family unit than by sharing unique experiences in an extraordinary place. That is just what happens on a vacation to Belize — where fun, exhilarating and... [Read more]
Yun Fu Opens in Hong Kong
May 28, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
(Hong Kong, May 17, 2007) - A mystical journey to a basement on Wyndham Street, Yun Fu, which means “Residence on Wyndham” in Chinese, is the latest venture by Aqua Restaurant Group’s Calvin Yeung.
Designed to recall an ancient Chinese mansion house with discreet heavy oak doors which open onto the street, Yun Fu takes diners on a culinary adventure of China’s northern ethnic minorities, with strong Tibetan... [Read more]
Celebrate Matariki In Tai Tokerau, New Zealand
May 28, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
Tai Tokerau/Northland invites you to celebrate Matariki in our region. Excitement is building as the region gets set to enjoy over 50 confirmed Matariki events.
‘Matariki’ is the Maori name for a cluster of stars that is visible with the naked eye in June/July each year. Traditionally, the first new moon following the sighting of ‘Matariki’ in the pre-dawn sky heralds the beginning of the New Year.
Matariki... [Read more]
“Blessed Are the Merciful…” Voluntourism in Jordan
May 25, 2007 | Written by Steve Smith & Christine Johnson
A relatively recent development in tourism, socially conscious “voluntourism” is quickly gaining... [Read more]
‘Ultimate Escapes’ in Brunei
May 25, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
(Brunei, May 25, 2007) — Brunei’s palatial Empire Hotel & Country Club is now offering an inclusive package entitled ‘Ultimate Escapes’ which includes daily breakfast, dinner-for-two and a whole range of executive floor privileges for regular room rates.
The ‘Ultimate Escape’ special offer for two adults is priced at B$565 (US$374) a night for... [Read more]
Japan and China Joint Promotion
May 25, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
NEW YORK, NY – May 24, 2007 – China National Tourist Office (CNTO) and Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) today announced the launch of a new joint online campaign, “Visit China and Japan,”... [Read more]
Summer Deals for Tahiti
May 24, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
NEW YORK, NY, May 16, 2007 – Avoid crowded local beaches this summer and head to the peaceful islands of Tahiti for an idyllic summer escape. Air Tahiti Nui today announced six new “Sweet Summer in Tahiti” vacations for... [Read more]
Seat Sale to Addis Ababa
May 24, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
May 24, 2007 - Ethiopian Airlines today launched a “Last Minute Seat Sale to Addis Ababa” with roundtrip airfares from the United States to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from $1,274.00. These incredible airfares are available June 1 through 15, 2007 from New York, Boston, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. Travelers from all across the U.S. can take advantage of these great fares. Fares from Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas,... [Read more]
Istanbul Hosts 35th International Music Festival
May 24, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
ISTANBUL, Turkey, May 22, 2007 – The Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts will hold its 35th Annual International Istanbul Music Festival in venues throughout Istanbul from June 2–30, 2007. Showcasing the finest in Turkish and International music, dance, art, and folklore, the festival seeks to promote the sharing of artistic inspiration... [Read more]
Agua Resprt and Spa Opens
May 23, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
Luxury-seekers will revel in the new Agua Resort & Spa opening today as one of the Caribbean’s most exclusive resorts.
Agua Resort & Spa is an oasis of seclusion and serenity in Uvero Alto, Dominican Republic. Situated 25 miles from Punta Cana International Airport,... [Read more]
The Orient Express Through Eastern Europe
May 23, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
New York- May 10, 2007:- Ever since its creation 125 years ago next year, the Orient-Express train has been a symbol both of luxury and of pioneering routes to distant parts. In 2007, it still is. This year, the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express will make its first foray into Poland, on an elegant 8-day, 7-night journey from Venice to Vienna, Krakow, Warsaw and Prague. “This will be a real voyage of adventure and discovery... [Read more]
Golf in Atlantic Canada
May 23, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
ATLANTIC CANADA, May 23, 2007 – Spring has finally sprung, flowers are blooming the grass is growing greener and a golfer’s fancy turns to, well, golf, of course. What do golfers look for in an ideal golf world? With more than 140 championship courses only a two-hour flight from most East Coast gateways, greens fees 50% lower than U.S. courses,... [Read more]
Fleming Hong Kong Escape Packages
May 23, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
(Hong Kong, 18 May 2007) The Fleming, Hong Kong’s chic Urban Lifestyle hotel, offers a sensational Hong Kong city escape this summer with packages at only HK$1,088++ per night. It’s a great chance for visitors to fully enjoy Hong Kong’s exciting world of cuisine and shopping, without the usual high costs.
With Superior room accommodation and Continental breakfast, the package also offers a refreshing local... [Read more]
Hotel Iguaza Opens in Argentina
May 23, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
Misiones, Argentina - May 22, 2007: Only 15 minutes from Iguazu Falls in Argentina, one of the greatest natural wonders of the world, the new Panoramic Hotel Iguazu is set magnificently on a hill where the Paraná and Iguazu Rivers meet, offering panoramic views... [Read more]
GPO Milestones in E-Passports
May 23, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
WASHINGTON—The U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO) reached major
milestones this week in the production of the Nation’s passports by both fully
adopting technological advances and reaching new production volumes.
First, with the successful integration of those technological advancements
and increased production... [Read more]
Mandarin Oriental to Open in Beijing
May 23, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
Hong Kong, May 21, 2007 – At an official signing ceremony that took place today at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group announced that it will manage a luxury hotel in the new, landmark headquarters of China Central Television... [Read more]
Meditating with Monks
May 22, 2007 | Written by Amber Turnau
Phra Saneh Dhammavaro, one of the Buddhist masters at the Wat Suan Dok... [Read more]
Gypsy Accommodations in Wales
May 20, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
WALES, May 2, 2007 – An authentic Gypsy caravan set in its own acre of riverside meadow, a restored Edwardian railway carriage built as a sleeper coach for the Great Western Railway and a fabulously secluded farmhouse on a 12-acre working sheep farm are among the offerings of Under the Thatch, a Welsh sustainable tourism business with one-of-a-kind,... [Read more]
What’s Happening in Korea
May 19, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
Hi Seoul Festival 2007
This annual spring festival fills the streets of Seoul with fun and excitement. The event kicks off April 27 and runs through May 6. The festival has expanded this year running longer and covering a wide range of areas in Seoul for everyone to see, feel and enjoy its lively energy. Call Tourism Information at (82) 2 - 1330 or visit www.hiseoul.org
R-16 Korea... [Read more]
Inkaterra Goes Carbon Nuetral
May 19, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
Lima, Peru- May 4, 2007:- In honor of Earth Day 2007, INKATERRA, Peru’s foremost ecotourism company, has become the first carbon-neutral travel provider in Peru. “Inkaterra has made the decision to offset permanently all hotel guest stays as well as our own business operations, including transportation, electricity... [Read more]
See Real Time Cancun
May 19, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
CANCUN, Mexico (May 2, 2007) - Prospective visitors to Cancun, travel planners, students and media will now have a vibrant resource for discovering everything that Cancun has to offer, from live web cams and photo tours to a versatile interactive map. With just a few clicks of a mouse on www.cancun.info, users can easily navigate the site’s newly tailored functions,... [Read more]
Faster Trains in France
May 19, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
One week after the French broke the new world speed record for steel-wheel-on-steel-rails (357 mph) and 60 days before the start of commercial service, tickets and schedules for the newest high-speed TGV* rail line, TGV East, are available from Rail Europe. Rail Europe is a subsidiary of the French National Railroads (SNCF) and largest North American supplier of European... [Read more]
Millions of Colors in Malaysia
May 17, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
KUALA LUMPUR His Majesty the King of Malaysia will officially launch Visit Malaysia
Year’s Colors of Malaysia celebration this May 26 at Dataran Putrajaya. This year’s
theme Millions of Colors, Millions of Smiles reflects the joy and... [Read more]
Luminato, Toronto’s Festival of Arts and Creativity
May 17, 2007 | Written by Devin Galaudet
Toronto’s inaugural Luminato Festival will be an explosion of culture, creativity and celebration. For ten days commencing on June 1, 2007 hundreds of renowned local, regional and international artists will descend upon the world’s most multicultural city for a spectacular line-up of global premieres, unprecedented collaborations and unique events.
The brainchild of David Pecaut who has been instrumental in... [Read more]
Getty Center Art Bite (video podcast)
May 16, 2007 | Written by Jesse
Recently, the Wayfarer team (who produces all of ITKT’s podcasts) ventured up to the Getty Center in Los Angeles, where we were given a personal tour of... [Read more]
A New Star on Italian TV
May 12, 2007 | Written by Kimberli Waack
Think of Italy and one of the first things that comes to mind is rich tradition... [Read more]
Family Golf at Grand Velas
May 12, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit, Mexico (May 2, 2007) - Adults and their children can now share a passion for golf at Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort, the only family friendly all-inclusive resort in North America and the only luxury all-inclusive resort in Nuevo Vallarta and Puerto Vallarta to receive the AAA Five-Diamond... [Read more]
The Israel Festival
May 12, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
New York - May 1, 2007: A snapshot of this year’s 46th annual Israel Festival of music and performing arts reveals a multicultural banquet of dance, opera, classical, contemporary, jazz and world music and theater in Jerusalem, Holon, Haifa, and Tel Aviv.
Israeli actors, dancers and musicians will perform, joined by exciting artists from Australia,... [Read more]
“Wine and Bike” Through Hungary
May 11, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
Chattanooga, TN, April 2007 — Culture, history, great food and wine, stunning scenery, and interaction with local residents are all highlights of the new “Wine and Bike in Balaton Uplands” tour, where cyclists set off on an eight-day exploration of one of Europe’s oldest wine regions, the most picturesque areas of Balaton Uplands National Park and many... [Read more]
Air Bagan Launches New Flights
May 11, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
Air Bagan announced the launching of its international route between Yangon and Bangkok effective from the 15th of May 2007 with the capacity of 228 seats onboard Airbus A310.
Further information and details, please contact Air Bagan Head Office at Tel: +951 504 278 Fax: +951 513 266
E-mail: market@airbagan.com.mm Website: www.airbagan.com.
For on Myanmar... [Read more]
Food and Wine Tours in Spain
May 11, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
Libertyville, IL, April 24, 2007 – With culinary tourism gaining in popularity and Spain the current culinary hot spot, what could be more natural than for TourCrafters to offer a series of short food and wine tours for visitors to Barcelona.
A 4-day/3-night “Taste of Barcelona and Penedés” costs $709 per person in a 3-star hotel or $839 in a 4-star hotel, and... [Read more]
Single Parents Promotion
May 11, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
HOLLYWOOD, FL, April 23, 2007 – As the countdown to summer recess accelerates, parents can once again turn to SuperClubs for affordable and exhilarating family getaways at three tropical Caribbean locales. In each “classroom in the sun,” the fun-o-meter is turned on high, making a family escape the perfect reward for deserving report cards and stellar grades that... [Read more]
Sharks, Sea Turtles, and Sunburns
May 9, 2007 | Written by Thembeka
I rode in a small motorized boat, trying to take in everything that surrounded me. Occasionally an old man rowed by in a tiny wooden canoe big enough for only himself. We slowed each time we passed one of these men so they would not get caught in our waves. Water lilies grew everywhere – along the edge of the river and all around us. Other plants grew too, plants I did not recognize. We turned down a tiny side river that... [Read more]
The Basic on Turks and Caicos
May 8, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
LOCATION
The Turks & Caicos Islands lie approximately 575 miles, or a 90 minute flight southeast of Miami, and about a 3 ½ hour flight from New York. The Bahamas are located about 30 miles to the northwest and the Dominican Republic 100 miles to the southeast. The country consists of two island groups separated by the 22 mile wide Columbus Passage. To the... [Read more]
King Kong Returns to Wellington
May 5, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
Look out - one of the giants of Hollywood cinema is about to return to Wellington.
New Zealand’s capital city was home-base for the production of Peter Jackson’s King Kong in 2004. Now it’s gearing up to host an exhibition that takes people behind-the-scenes of the epic blockbuster.
Learn filming secrets, be wowed by the visual effects... [Read more]
“Explorations” to the Norwegian Fjords
May 5, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
New York, NY, April 2007 — Two new tours, the six-day “St. Petersburg Express” and seven-day “Scandinavian Capitals,” have been added to Norwegian Coastal Voyage’s new “Explorations” program of short vacations. Whether combined with a cruise along the fjord-indented west coast of Norway or booked separately, these six two- to... [Read more]
A Little Song and Dance in Mexico
May 2, 2007 | Written by Devin Galaudet
It was late. It was dark. It was Mexico.... [Read more]
Rocco Forte in August
May 1, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF EUROPE IN AUGUST WITH ROCCO FORTE HOTELS
(London, April 2007) August is one of the best times of year to experience Rocco Forte Hotels in Europe’s most exciting cities. August offers great weather, fewer crowds and shorter lines and less traffic, leaving visitors free to explore the city at leisurely pace.
Rocco Forte Hotels is currently offering luxurious European city packages and experiences... [Read more]
Penang
May 1, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
Penang, often referred to as the Pearl of the Orient, is one of the most picturesque and romantic cities in all of Asia. This tropical island lies in the Indian Ocean, just off the north-west coast of Peninsular Malaysia.
Penang received its name from the Pinang, or Betel Nut tree, once commonly found on the island. Established as the first British trading post... [Read more]
Trafalgar’s Best of Egypt
May 1, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
Egypt is a land of starkly beautiful contrast. There’s the deep blue of the Nile River and lush green of the waterside oasis’s juxtaposed against the brilliant yellow of the desert sands, and the modern day city of Cairo with its skyscrapers and apartment blocks next to the ancient temples and the Pyramids in one of the world’s oldest civilizations.
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