SAN FRANCISCO GATEWAY INAUGURATED LAN Airlines and its affiliates fourth US gateway offers the only nonstop service from San Francisco to South America Pablo Yunis of LAN Airlines and Michael McCarron, SFO Director of Community Affairs inaugurate the new San Francisco to Lima, Peru route with ribbon cutting ceremony at SFO. LAN is hosting the Golden Gateway Facebook Contest with a change to win two TR Premium Business Class tickets … [Read more...]
Ghana is ALIVE
The ENTIRE country is ALIVE! I'm sitting out on the darkened porch fighting mosquitoes like no tomorrow and Ghana just scored - major noise coming from all homes nearby - every type of noise imaginable, cheering, screaming, yelling, crying, chanting, horns, whistles and metal bells clanging! I'm in the country and I hear this sustained noise everywhere across the countryside! Now the music has started and people are singing! Uruguay has a long … [Read more...]
A Latin America Sailing sensation
A bi-centennial celebration in Cartagena Ten tall sailing ships arriving one at a time, greeted by marching bands, native dancers and thongs of Colombians on the pier at Cartagena, Colombia provided the spectacular setting for the 200th anniversary celebration of South America's independence from Spain that began in May, 2010. The Colombians love to celebrate and the festivities will continue throughout the year with much singing and dancing … [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...]
Jetsetter Emerges from Beta in Time to Cure Summer Vacations from a Case of the Ordinaries
Leading Private Sales Site Emerges From Beta with Site Redesign, New Features and New Consumer Spokesperson Jetset Farryn NEW YORK, NY (April 8, 2010) Jetsetter ( www.jetsetter.com ), the private sales site that helps leisure travelers discover and purchase the world's best vacations and most memorable experiences, launches after six months in Beta. Jetsetter has emerged as the leading private sales site thanks to its eclectic inventory, … [Read more...]
Ahora Hablo
Ahora Hablo by M.H. Graham When traveling to Mexico, the Caribbean or Spain, this phonetic, pocket-sized guide will be an indispensable navigation tool. The book is well laid out and geared to non speakers planning a trip to Spanish-speaking countries. The author has over 20 years experience teaching Spanish. … [Read more...]
High Fashion on the High Seas- Planning your Cruise Wardrobe
DETROIT (Jan. 15, 2010) - For those interested in high-end fashion, a cruise knows no real 'season.' Exploring different clothing looks to mesh with exotic ports of call and world-class cruise ships is just another exciting part of the anticipation and preparation for your escape from reality on a cruise. The notion of 'fashion-forward' wardrobe options loosely transitioned to acceptable everyday items is what the phrase 'ready to wear' is … [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...]
Paseo Restaurant, Seattle – June 2009
Paseo Restaurant Seattle as of the time of this review, currently operates two small shoebox sized sandwich shops in the Seattle area. With a reputation such as theirs, its a wonder they haven't opened additional locations! We visited their primary restaurant, located at 4225 Fremont Ave N (Fremont neighborhood), about 3.5 miles north of downtown Seattle just off of the 99 freeway. Their specialty is Caribbean food and Cuban Sandwiches. Our … [Read more...]
The Terracotta Urns of Cuba’s Camaguey
"Camaguey is known as the city of tinajones (huge terracotta or earthenware urns). You will find them everywhere as you walk around town. They are a symbol of our city." Our guide smiled, then continued, "However, wives, beware! Do not let your husband drink from them! There is a legend that if a man takes a drink offered by a woman from a tinajone, he will fall in love with her and remain in Camaguey the rest of his life." In the bygone … [Read more...]