Off Season at Élan
August 31, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
CANCUN, Mexico, August 29, 2007 – Christmas in October? How ‘bout November? This fall when you book a deluxe room at the Élan Resort and Spa – Cancun, it will be like getting an early Christmas present. You’ll save between 40% and 33% off the Christmas/New Year’s and 2008 high season rates. From now through December 20, a deluxe room for two at this luxurious... [Read more]
Tuscany by H in Hong Long
August 31, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
(Hong Kong, August 31, 2007) – Focusing on natural rustico Italian cuisine where Chef Alberto goes back to his roots, Tuscany by H is a Tuscan farmhouse inspired restaurant that embraces traditional style cooking using the best Italian ingredients available. From freshly baked breads and handcrafted pastas to delicious... [Read more]
New Hotel in Paris
August 30, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
With an ideal location between the Louvre, Opéra, Rue St. Honoré and the Place Vendôme, the Hotel Lumen Paris Louvre is a design boutique hotel in the heart of the 1st arrondissement. With 32 rooms and suites, the hotel features interior design by the architect Alain Daronian and the designer Claudio Colucci. The decor combines to create a quaint and contemporary style, perfectly reflecting this deluxe hotel’s... [Read more]
Air Berlin Acquires LTU
August 30, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
In March of this year Air Berlin announced to acquire 100% of LTU International
Airlines, one of Germany’s leading leisure carriers. The agreement was
pending final review and approval of the German Federal Cartel office. The
merger has now been approved making the Air Berlin Group the largest airline
in the North Rhine-Westphalia region of Germany... [Read more]
A Safer El Salvador Brings in US Travelers
August 29, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
SAN SALVADOR – The government’s heightened security efforts have substantially contributed to boost U.S. travel to this Central American nation, asserted El Salvador’s Minister of Tourism, Ruben Rochi.
A study conducted by the World Tourism Organization shows that the number of visitors to El... [Read more]
Yoga at Gamboa Rainforest Resort
August 29, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
PANAMA CITY, Panama – August 29, 2007 – Vacation is a time to escape the stress and demands of everyday life. To further guests’ relaxation and connection to nature while staying at the Gamboa Rainforest Resort at the Panama Canal, the resort has recently expanded its range of activities to include yoga and tai chi classes. Both are offered for all levels and are designed... [Read more]
Willy Lopez
August 29, 2007 | Written by Willy Lopez
William Lopez is a Senior at the University of Miami, majoring in English Literature and Minoring in Psychology. He has studied abroad at Queen Mary University of London in the Spring of 2007, which is how he knows London so well.
Read an article by Willy Lopez
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Essential Stops: Buckingham Palace
August 29, 2007 | Written by Willy Lopez
Studying abroad in London for six months really means living there with little responsibility... [Read more]
Express Yourself
August 28, 2007 | Written by Devin Galaudet
With a trip to Italy and Greece coming up and $14.95 burning a hole in my pocket, I recently checked out a new book called, “Express Yourself” by Michael Powell. My immediate reaction was that... [Read more]
Peru After the Earthquake in Ica
August 28, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
August 28, 2007 (Minneapolis, MN) – As citizens slowly pick up the pieces after being hit by a 7.9 earthquake on August 15, 2007, Peruvian officials and local authorities are hard at work regaining access to roads, clearing rubble from the affected areas and assisting the many citizens who remain homeless. While work is underway to help those most affected by the earthquake, tourism officials are hard at work ensuring... [Read more]
Garden Hotel Suzhou Re-opens
August 28, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
(Suzhou, August 28, 2007) — The historic Garden Hotel Suzhou, a former State guest house and private residence of Kuomingtang leader Chiang Kai-shek which has emerged from a 260 million RMB makeover as a premier 5-star business hotel in the ‘Venice of the East’, is officially open today.
The elegant revamp by Guotai International Group has transformed the... [Read more]
Turks and Caicos and Conch
August 27, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
TURKS AND CAICOS, BWI (Aug. 21, 2007) – The Turks and Caicos Islands, a burgeoning luxury destination of choice, is preparing to celebrate the islands’ culinary specialty at the Fourth Annual Turks & Caicos Conch Festival, Nov. 23-25, 2007, on Providenciales. The event honors conch with a competition featuring the best Caribbean food and music.
“The... [Read more]
The Crazy Horse Paris, Vegas
August 27, 2007 | Written by Neftalie Williams
These nights bring only restless sleep. They’re still in my dreams. It shouldn’t be this way, but I’m not sure anyone... [Read more]
Isram Ultra-Luxury Tours
August 27, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
New York, NY - August 21, 2007: IsramWorld and its subsidiary companies, Orient Flexi-Pax and Latour, has added an entirely new concept in overseas travel to its extensive product line.
“The Elite Series” is geared to the ultra-sophisticated traveler. “Designed to fill a gap in the luxury travel market,” says A. Ady Gelber, President and CEO of IsramWorld, “the Elite Series combines... [Read more]
Where’s the “Real” Pizza?
August 27, 2007 | Written by Steve Smith & Christine Johnson
Frankly, I never tire of pizza. Different crusts. Different toppings. It’s all good. However where can you find true pizza?
Pizza is just one food legacy handed down from the Greeks over two milennia years ago. The early version was called plankuntos, a flatbread more like today’s focaccia bread and used like an edible plate to sop up juicy foods. We need to fast-forward into the late 19th century and Naples... [Read more]
Sentosa Island Getaway
August 25, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
Singapore, August 2, 2007: Amara Sanctuary Resort Sentosa, the stylish new lifestyle resort on Singapore’s Sentosa Island is celebrating its soft opening with introductory rates starting from just S$285++ per night, valid until the end of August.
Amara Sanctuary Resort marks the first phase of the transformation... [Read more]
Mt. Everest and Nepal
August 25, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
TAMPA, FL (August 2, 2007)—Tour operator Cox & Kings USA announces a Signature Travel Extension titled “Mt. Everest & Nepal.” The private four day, three night tour includes a two-hour round trip helicopter tour to Mt. Everest, the highest peak in the Himalayan Mountain Range at 29,035 feet.
Accompanied by expert Mt. Everest summiteers, the... [Read more]
Kid-Friendly Beau-Rivage Palace
August 25, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
Lausanne, Switzerland - August 1, 2007: Experienced travelers might not normally associate child-friendliness with one of Switzerland’s very finest hotels - Lausanne’s elegant, lakeside Beau-Rivage Palace, renowned for its exquisite taste, cuisine and refinement, and currently celebrating its 150th anniversary.... [Read more]
Baden Baden, Germany
August 24, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
Beautifully located in the sun drenched southwest corner of Germany at the foothills of the Black Forest, Baden-Baden is an elegant thermal spa resort and international cultural metropolis.
The Caracalla Spa and the Roman-Iris Bath as well as the exquisite spa-hotels are conducive to unique wellness and various spa treatments. In the picturesque streets of the historical “Old Town” elegant fashion boutiques... [Read more]
Culture in Mallorca
August 24, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
MALLORCA, Spain, July, 2007 – The sun-drenched Balearic Island of Mallorca, renowned for its Gothic architecture, hilltop villages and olive groves and made famous by its beaches and non-stop parties, will host an extravaganza of cultural events throughout August and September– and many are free. Classical music and dance performances and more than 40 free concerts and... [Read more]
Caneel Bay’s Art Workshops
August 24, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
July, 2007 (St. John, U.S.V.I.) – There’s nothing like checking out sun worshipers in the Caribbean, except maybe capturing them on canvas. Travelers with an artistic bent can put their brush strokes through the paces during special workshop getaways featuring renowned artist Michelle Torrez at Caneel Bay, A Rosewood Resort on St. John, U.S.V.I. A talented painter... [Read more]
Flipping Off the Intensity Switch
August 24, 2007 | Written by Steve Smith & Christine Johnson
Having recently taken my first trip into New York City, I fell in love. I’d always blown through New York with a quick connection, hurriedly moving on to another destinations. This time my itinerary gave me a full day and night layover. So I caught the train into the crowded canyons of Manhattan — it’s actually very simple to do — and experienced first-hand the things that make the material-life full.... [Read more]
New Hours at the Vines of Mendoza
August 23, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
(Mendoza, Argentina)—The Vines of Mendoza announces new operating hours at its Mendoza, Argentina- based Tasting Room and Information Center.
Effective immediately, the Tasting Room will be open daily from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. The Information Center will be open Monday through Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Information Center will be closed on Sundays.
The Vines of Mendoza is located... [Read more]
Wellington’s Cuisine Awards
August 23, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
Wellington has just won a flurry of culinary awards, cementing its reputation as New Zealand’s gourmet capital.
Top restaurant Martin Bosley’s won the Best Fine Dining category, and was the Supreme Winner at this year’s Cuisine Restaurant of the Year Awards.
Martin Bosley’s is located on Wellington’s stunning waterfront, and offers an exquisite, fish-focused menu. Cuisine food... [Read more]
Lasource Set to Re-open
August 23, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
GRENADA, WEST INDIES – August 20, 2007 – After three years of extensive renovations and revitalization, LaSource, a luxury spa resort, is set to open its doors to the world on December 15, 2007. Nestled along Pink Gin Beach and surrounded by 40 acres of lush tropical garden on the Spice Island of Grenada, LaSource offers a first-class, all-inclusive holiday experience that seamlessly combines the best of an active... [Read more]
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