Ripley's Believe It or Not! Creates Custom Cartoons of Willie Brown, Astronaut Buzz Aldrin and Olympic Skier Ani Serebrakian SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.- (July 26, 2010) - One walked on the moon. One was the longest-running Speaker of the California State Assembly. One is a college junior who competed in the 2010 Winter Olympics. But none of the three - Aldrin, Brown or Serebrakian - has ever been immortalized in such a manner by Ripley's … [Read more...]
Shell Vacations Hospitality Presents the First Ever Travelers Photo Talent Contest
SUBMIT YOUR BEST SIGHTSEEING SNAPSHOT AND WIN 'Share Your Pic, Win a Trip' for a Grand Prize Valued at $1,140 and One Trip Giveaway Each Week to Napa Valley, Las Vegas, Anaheim and Phoenix PHOENIX, ARIZ. (July 21, 2010) - Each year, professional and amateur photographers take countless vacation photos to remember the beautiful and memorable places they have traveled. Mysterious pyramids, tropical rainforests, ancient volcanoes, scenic … [Read more...]
Unity and Help: The Lesson of the Tortoise
Chances are that you've heard the story of the tortoise and the hare before... at least you've heard ONE version of it. In this classic Aesop folktale, the speedy, cocky hare challenges the slow-poke tortoise to a race, and the tortoise shockingly agrees. The race begins! Halfway through the competition, the hare becomes so overconfident at his giant lead that he takes a nap, dreaming of his glorious and easy victory. When the hare … [Read more...]
LAX Officials Forecast Slight Increase in Passengers for Memorial Day and Summer
LOS ANGELES, May 27, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Air travelers passing through Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) over Memorial Day weekend and throughout the summer can expect busy passenger terminals and mostly full flights due to an increase in travel demand. During the upcoming four-day Memorial Day weekend, approximately 769,000 travelers are expected, an increase of 5.3 percent compared to 2009, with the busiest travel days on Friday, … [Read more...]
Tripadvisor names Turks and Caicos world’s top Beach and Sun Destination
Milestone Celebrated with Special Hotel Discounts and Service Offerings Through DiscoverTCI Central Reservation Service Providenciales, Turks And Caicos Isl. -- May 7, 2010 / -- To celebrate the island of Providenciales being named the 2010 World's Top Beach and Sun Destination by travel website Trip Advisor, DiscoverTCI, the Turks and Caicos only locally-based tourism reservation service, is offering great deals on the islands' top hotels and … [Read more...]
Huangshan Gems
"Since you are here in Huangshan, you must visit our two traditional villages, Xidi and Hongcun. They are little gems of elegance and tradition." A guide advised when I asked him his favourite attractions in the region. We had already made plans to visit these villages and his advice reinforced our decision. Both Xidi and Hongcun villages rest in the foothills of the Huangshan (Yellow) Mountain. They lay amid a landscape of greenery, … [Read more...]
Vote for the Perfect Summer Vacation Package – and win it! Shell Vacations
Shell Vacations Hospitality Hosts Its First Ultimate Summer Vacation Contest, Inviting Travelers to Create Their Perfect Getaway and Enjoy Their Favorite Resorts on Sale for Summer PHOENIX, ARIZ. (April 20, 2010) - The days grow longer, flowers spring plentiful and the sunshine smiles on travelers: all signs that summer is quickly approaching. And, for most families, this means that the time has come to plan the annual summer vacation. From … [Read more...]
Marquis Los Cabos Extends Deadline for ‘World’s Most Awesome Hotel Job’ Contest
One of the Next 500 Marquis Los Cabos Facebook Fans Will Win 2 Vacations Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico (April 5, 2010) - Coconut Keeper, Whale Spotter, Towel Fluffer - Oh My! The 237-suite beachfront Marquis Los Cabos Resort has extended the deadline to win a free-vacation by inventing the 'World's Most Awesome Hotel Job' in its debut Facebook contest. Now through April 30, the next 500 people to become Facebook Fans are … [Read more...]
No Lefty left Behind with Shell Vacations Hospitality’s New Left-Handed Accommodations
Shell Vacations Hospitality Offers Low Introductory Rates Starting at $49 Per Night On New, Groundbreaking Lefty-Friendly Rooms PHOENIX, ARIZ. (April 1, 2010) - Travelers come in all shapes and sizes but one group has been oft overlooked: the left-handed community. Shell Vacations Hospitality, the leader in family-friendly one-of-a-kind resorts throughout North America, will no longer ignore guests with 'lefty' needs as it announces a new … [Read more...]
1,000 Words About Malawi
We spent a couple of amazing days in Lilongwe, Malawi - although it was cut short because we took an emergency flight back to Canada for the funeral of Bernard's grandmother (by the time you are reading this, we are back in Africa). We arrived after a long journey that started in Kampala, Uganda -- and there's nothing better than arriving somewhere new and having a great place to crash (at only $30 a night for a double). What makes a good … [Read more...]
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