Prestigious Awards and Recognitions The September 2009 issue of DOG FANCY magazine recognized San Diego as 'America's best big city for dogs.' Based on reader nominations, San Diego was awarded this recognition for the presence of dog-friendly activities, restaurants, businesses, dog parks, medical specialists, pro-dog legislation and other criteria. Readers of Successful Meetings magazine recently awarded the San Diego Convention & Visitors … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2009
Global Scavenger Hunt
Los Angeles, CA (October 20, 2009) - The Global Scavenger Hunt is EXACTLY what it says it is: A treasure hunt that takes you around the world! The one catch is, you have no idea where you are going until you get there! But when you are done, you will have circumnavigated the globe and done more than in a lifetime of vacations. The media has compared The Global Scavenger Hunt to The Amazing Race. The big difference between The Global Scavenger … [Read more...]
Dapitan: A Living Legacy in the Philippines
Roused from sleep, I sat up. Something was excitingly moving at my seat that afternoon of April 14, 2007. It was 2.30 p.m., and the thrill in the voice of a woman beside me was unmistakable. "Wake up, we're about to arrive!" Over the years, I'm used to travelling to places alone: domestic and foreign. And an easy acquaintance with foreigners isn't new to me. "We must book accommodation to Dakak right away," Sandra, the German tourist … [Read more...]
AIRJAMAICA.COM LAUNCHES “TICKET-A-DAY GIVEAWAY” Share
Enter to Win Airline Tickets and More Prizes through November 7, 2009 Miami, FL - October 8, 2009 - Get Ready, Set, GO! Today, Air Jamaica kicks off its most exciting online promotion yet! Visitors to www.AirJamaica.com can enter each day for a chance to win airline tickets through Air Jamaica's Ticket-A-Day Giveaway now through November 7, 2009. Plus, Air Jamaica will also select five daily winners to receive Lovebird Executive Class … [Read more...]
Spending Taca in Bata in Dhaka
Bata shoe stores are everywhere in Dhaka! Most people assume Bata is from "their home" country based on the companies' large International distribution. Desher's told us Bata is their own company, others said it is Canadian. In actuality Bata is based in Switzerland having been founded in 1894 in what is now the Czech Republic. The founder said, "Work collectively, and live individually" We made it safely back and are now in Thailand. What a … [Read more...]
Loews Hollywood Hotel, Hollywood – October 2009
Loews Hollywood Hotel - Looking to be in the middle of the all the Hollywood action? The Loews Hollywood Hotel is our pick for staying right in the heart of Hollywood. You cannot get much more central than this; its location is ideal as it adjoins the famous Dolby Theatre shopping center and you can easily walk to most of the main attractions on this part of Hollywood Blvd. This hotel also boasts an excellent spa, a rooftop pool on the 5th floor … [Read more...]