The Westin Casuarina Resort & Spa, Grand Cayman, has teamed up with Red Sail Sports to offer the exclusive 'OMG' Dive Sale, making it more affordable than ever to get your thrills above and below the waterline. WHAT: OMG! Waterfront accommodations and daily tank dive for two?! Located on the renowned Seven Mile Beach, the Westin Grand Cayman has teamed up with Red Sail Sports to offer the most shocking deal this fall. With as … [Read more...]
Bridge of Life
This "bio" museum (Bridge of Life) at the time of our visit was under construction; it is located on the Amador Causeway (made from rocks excavated from the Panama Canal) that connects the island region of Amador to the mainland (about 20-25 minutes from Panama City. We drove past this museum a number of times during our stay here. The museum is the only Frank Gehry designed building in Latin America. It opened in late 2012. At the time of … [Read more...]
Strange Jaunt In Kidapawan: The City Of Highland Springs
Steering through the upland regions of Bukidnon to the highly elevated vicinity of North Cotabato can be the most tedious journey I've ever done in Southern Philippines. The vast land area, long and winding trail had taken us 7 hours to reach the intended destination. Such a wearisome travel was later exchanged with excitement, as we arrived in the city being warmly treated by intimates who, too, were part of the important visit. Situated off … [Read more...]
The “Faces” of Scandinavia
DENMARK, NORWAY AND SWEDEN LAUNCH 'FACES OF SCANDINAVIA' TO SPOTLIGHT INSPIRING TRAVEL DESTINATIONS -- Online Campaign Features Travel Testimonials from Prominent Scandinavians and a Chance to Win Travel -- -- Icelandair Offers Special Deals -- NEW YORK, November 9, 2010 - VisitDenmark, Innovation Norway, VisitSweden and Icelandair have created the joint campaign 'Faces of Scandinavia' in which famous Scandinavians are promoting their … [Read more...]
Tourism Queensland Introduces New Facebook Application
November, 9 2010 - From contests on Facebook and Twitter, to deals on Foursquare and Groupon, to who-knows-what's-next, the travel and hospitality industry has inundated prospective travelers with reasons to come to their particular property or location. Travel and technology are merging quickly, and Tourism Queensland (the home of the Great Barrier Reef) is using technology and social networking in a new and different way. This fall, Tourism … [Read more...]
Jamaica Tourist Board Reaches Facebook Mileston, 100,000 Fans
Destination Continues its Strong Focus on Social Media Efforts KINGSTON, JAMAICA - November 9, 2010 - Today the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) hit a Facebook milestone as it reached 100,000 fans of the destination's official Facebook page, www.facebook.com/visitjamaica. Jamaica is the first Caribbean destination to reach this social media milestone. "As the landscape of media changes, so must our efforts to market destination Jamaica," said … [Read more...]
The Malvern Experience, be inspired
Journeys of a Lifetime The strong winds that blow from the highest point of the Malvern Hills orchestrate their own music and as I stood on the Worcestershire Beacon, the words of Sir Edward Elgar who was born within sight and sound of these ancient limestone hills came to mind, "there is music in the air, music all around us and you simply take as much as you require." Then there are the magnificent views; to the east, the smooth curve of … [Read more...]
Boingo Adds New Hotspots Via China Telecom
Boingo's Network Expansion Aids Growing Demand for Wi-Fi in Asia Pacific LOS ANGELES, CA - November 7th, 2010 - Boingo Wireless, the Wi-Fi industry's leading worldwide provider of software and services, can now access hotspots in all Provinces, Municipalities, and Autonomous Regions in China through a network roaming agreement with China Telecommunications Corporation, the largest wireline telecommunications and broadband services provider … [Read more...]
Chillin’ in Panama
Arrived in Panama (my last North American country to visit) after a very quick break between the Egypt trip- looks like the main city is booming - cranes and towering skyscrapers (some in progress) are lined up all along the shoreline. We are staying in an upscale International chain hotel but with a twist. There is large color photo that spans the length of the wall of semi nude women. Ummm yea. Panama has their own currency, the Balboa - but … [Read more...]
The Other Side of Everest
The Other Side of Everest by Matt Dickinson This gripping tale is told by a fairly novice climber (at the time) who summits Mt. Everest from the north side during the infamous climbing season of 1996. He joins a team from the UK to film an Everest expedition. Ultimately he along with the UK's most famous high elevation climber, Alan Hinkes and three Sherpas are thrown together after a number of their group drops out. They all summit - … [Read more...]
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