Getting Aussie at Young and Jackson
January 30, 2008 | Written by Amanda Southall
“How do you get down from a kangaroo? You don’t get down from a kangaroo; you get down from a goose,” Kevin smiled nervously in front of his silent audience and futilely tapped the microphone in front of him. Yep, it was on, but the crowd wasn’t amused. By the end of the night Team USA finished the weekly joke Contest right where we started: last. Though Australian... [Read more]
The Exotic Adventure 2008
January 30, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
(January 30, 2008 - New York, NY) … USA Today, the national newspaper with a circulation of over 3,000,000, released its prestigious list of the Hottest Travel Trends for 2008 on January 11, 2008. Tanzania’s famed Mt. Kilimanjaro sweeps the newspaper’s “Exotic Adventures” category. This highly competitive list was compiled with extensive input from travel experts.
“I’m... [Read more]
Travel Bonanza for Europeans
January 29, 2008 | Written by Jesse
With the value of U.S. currency falling fast, now is a great time for Europeans to travel to the US. We have some friends living in London, and they say there are great deals to be had, both for airfare and shopping in easy-access cities like New York. There are people coming to NYC from Europe... [Read more]
The Context and the Kit
January 29, 2008 | Written by Steve Smith & Christine Johnson
The best way to develop your photos into art is adopt a Zen philosophy, and awaken to the context that surrounds you. For instance, you may focus on the waterfall but fail to see the icicles hanging off a conifer limb nearby. Or you may set your frame to capture the magnificent Roman pillars, while totally missing the Bedouin and his grazing camel in the foreground
While I consider myself to be neither an artist... [Read more]
Pouring Winter Ale
January 28, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
Local microbrewers in Victoria, BC have launched their annual offerings of winter ales. A departure from what mainstream breweries do, winter mircrobrews are bigger and richer beers which need a bit more time to age. Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub, well known for its forays into seasonal and special occasion beers, is offering Saison, a spiced Belgian beer; Belgian Abbey, a brown Belgian brew; and the return of Fog Fighter,... [Read more]
Golf Scotland’s Whisky Coast
January 28, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
WILMINGTON, N.C. (Jan. 7, 2008) – If you’re going to mix anything with the world’s finest single-malt whiskies, golf is not only acceptable, but preferred by many. And if you’re going to choose only one place to experience such a concoction, many would vote for the western coast of Scotland, where distilleries nearly as old as the game itself provide an inviting... [Read more]
Ballooning over Kenya
January 28, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
New York, NY - January 25, 2008: - “CC Africa has brought hot air ballooning to Tanzania’s Eastern Serengeti”, says Nicky Fitzgerald, Director of Marketing of Africa’s foremost purveyor of sustainable luxury safaris. “This will enable guests... [Read more]
No Surcharges with Brendan
January 27, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
Although some of their competitors have announced currency surcharges for 2008, Brendan Worldwide Vacations is very happy to announce they will NOT be implementing currency surcharges on any of our 2008 escorted Europe coach vacations.
Please be sure to take advantage of our great benefits and savings, including:
Free airport transfers - always
Up to... [Read more]
Sheraton Goes Smokeless
January 27, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
January 15, 2008 – The Sheraton Gateway Hotel in Toronto International Airport today announced that the hotel is a 100% smoke-free facility in all guestrooms, meeting space and public areas. The move reflects the hotel’s commitment to providing guest’s with a comfortable atmosphere that is clean, fresh and healthy.
In order to convert the hotel to a smoke-free... [Read more]
Family-Style Luxury on Oahu
January 23, 2008 | Written by Julee
On the North Shore of Oahu, the local motto is “keep it country.” During a recent visit with my family of four, that “county” spirit was present were we stayed at Turtle Bay Resort. The Resort has 880 acres and five miles of unspoiled coastline for its 375 rooms and 26 suites in its main hotel, 42 private beach cottages and 22 privately owned ocean villas. It’s about 45 minutes by car from Oahu International Airport... [Read more]
Authentic Mexico: Mazatlan
January 23, 2008 | Written by Jason Fitzpatrick
Mazatlan sits on the Pacific coast of Mexico just south of the tip of the... [Read more]
Discount Berlin
January 23, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
In Spite of the Strong Euro, Berlin Continues to Attract Americans with Competitive Hotel Rates, Free Admissions, Discounted Sightseeing, and All Around Value.
Los Angeles, January 22, 2008 – With the Euro reaching record heights against the Dollar, US-travelers are looking more than ever for value. From luxury to low-cost travel; compared to other European... [Read more]
bmi’s UK Sale
January 23, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
CHICAGO and LAS VEGAS, Jan. 23, 2008—bmi is offering its first UK transatlantic fare sale in 2008, starting at $370 roundtrip beginning today and ending Feb. 6 for travel from Jan. 30 through March 31, 2008.
Roundtrip sale fares in economy, premium economy and business class from bmi gateways of Chicago and Las Vegas and a sampling of its code-share cities throughout the US... [Read more]
Julee Binder-Shapiro
January 20, 2008 | Written by Julee
Julee Binder Shapiro is a Los Angeles-based writer. She specializes in family travel and has written for publications such as TravelAge West, LA Family... [Read more]
Cancun’s Hidden Jewel
January 20, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
TRANQUIL AREA OF CANCUN IS HOME TO LAID-BACK LUXURY, CULTURE, AND ECO-EXPLORATION
In an area just south of Cancun’s Hotel Zone, travelers find the Mexican town of Puerto Morelos to be a hidden jewel of the Caribbean
Vacationers to Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula can experience a recipe of relaxation and exploration in the quiet village... [Read more]
Marbella Hotel offers Andalucian Spa, Golf
January 20, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
The spa vacation is nothing new for the luxury set. For some travelers, though, it doesn’t make sense to fly half-way around the world only to hide out in a non-descript spa that could really be anywhere. Common trends in spa technology and even spa décor have made many facilities seem practically identical, whether they are found in New York City, Paris or the... [Read more]
¿Sabía Usted?
January 16, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
• Béisbol: Los nicaragüenses son muy apasionados con el béisbol, uno de los deportes principales de su país. La mayoría de las comunidades tienen un diamante de béisbol, y el estadio más grande del país, situado en Managua, alberga a 40.000 espectadores. Existen varios equipos de béisbol profesionales en el país, y los nicaragüenses también siguen a ligas principales en Norteamérica, en donde varios de sus... [Read more]
Old Town Lucerne (video podcast)
January 16, 2008 | Written by Wayfarer Digital
This year’s VEMEX (Visit Europe Media Exchange) was another great time for getting the low-down right from those who... [Read more]
Starting with Copenhagen (video podcast)
January 16, 2008 | Written by Wayfarer Digital
I met up with Anette Jensen of Wonderful Copenhagen — Yes, it is wonderful — to learn about beginning a cruise by starting in Copenhagen before exploring the Baltics. Starting from Denmark leads to up to ten countries throughout the region including Sweden, Greenland,... [Read more]
Mazatlan Memories (video podcast)
January 15, 2008 | Written by Wayfarer Digital
Jason has just returned from Mazatlan with some good insights and gorgeous video. Jason explores,... [Read more]
Croatia January/February
January 15, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
CROATIA – HOTTEST UP-AND-COMING COUNTRY
Croatia has been voted “hottest up-and-coming country for 2008 by top US Tour Operators. This prestigious title comes after December’s USTOA Conference held in Cancun Dec 2-4. Croatian National Tourist Board was also present at the conference, and hosted traditional Luncheon... [Read more]
St. Andrews Tee Times
January 15, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
Guaranteed St Andrews Old Course Tee Times
Best of Scotland Holidays is allocated a number of tee-times on the Old Course each year and this means we can offer golf packages to include a guaranteed time over the Old Course. We have sold all our allocated tee-times for 2007 but we can still put your name in the ballot and hopefully you will be... [Read more]
Crusing Northern Europe
January 15, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
ELEGANT CRUISES & TOURS ANNOUNCES NEW ITINERARY
FOR NORTHERN EUROPE FOR 2008 “WHITE NIGHTS OF FINLAND & SWEDEN”
Expedition-style Cruises through the Gulf Of Bothnia, Exploring above the Arctic Circle, Including Lapland and Remote Islands, then Visiting the Cultural Capitals of... [Read more]
S. Peer
January 14, 2008 | Written by S. Peer
S. Peer once braved the frozen tundra of northern Canada as a reporter and photographer. He now calls southern China home and enjoys the humid clime more... [Read more]
Tianhou Temple, Shenzhen’s Soul
January 14, 2008 | Written by S. Peer
Some people say Shenzhen has no soul.
The mega-city of 10 million sits on the Chinese mainland next to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Before Deng Xiaoping made Shenzhen a Special Economic Zone in 1979, the city was a mere fishing village of a 300,000. The People’s Liberation Army engineering core came to the site of what was to become a Chinese... [Read more]
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