One of my pet travel projects is understanding "minority nations", the countries within countries. The UK has that in droves: Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and arguably, England itself. The thing is, I really could not find a distinction between Welsh culture and British culture at large. Sure, there's a language that they have that looks like anagrams or txtspk, but beyond that, what makes someone uniquely Welsh? Certainly not the pubs … [Read more...]
Need a Vacation – Why not Make it Two?
Book A Beach Vacation Rental, Receive A Complimentary Seven-Night Vacation To Resorts on One of Four Continents Travelers with Limited Time Can Get "Lucky" this Spring; Visit New Wyndham Vacation Rentals Portal for Complimentary Beach Lounger PARSIPPANY, N.J. (February 28, 2011) - Wyndham Vacation Rentalsˢ ͫ , the world's largest serviced vacation rental business offering quality and assurance, is declaring an end to unused vacation days by … [Read more...]
Stir Your Soul with a Stay at Calabash Cove Resort & Spa during 20th Annual St. Lucia Jazz Festival
Breathtakingly beautiful, beachfront boutique resort the ideal home base for Caribbean's premier music event St. Lucia, West Indies --- For music lovers, there's no better time to visit St. Lucia than during the island's world-renowned Jazz Festival, which this spring celebrates two decades of fusing the sensual sounds of live jazz, soul, calypso and other international music with sultry ocean breezes and stunning vistas to create a tropical, … [Read more...]
Cherokee Nation Salutes 150th Anniversary, Civil War
Cherokee Nation Cultural Tourism 2011 season to salute the American Civil War's 150-year anniversary Civil War History Tour highlights the award-winning cultural tourism program's new season TULSA, Okla., (January 25, 2011) --- The Cherokee Nation Cultural Tourism program is set to launch the 2011 season, which runs from March through October and features its four historically authentic cultural tours and a wide array of cultural … [Read more...]
More touring in Brunei
Finally after a week I got the chance to check out Brunei's well known water villages - these are just a short ride across the river from the main part of Bandar seri Begawan. I was touring with Adam Tan, the owner of Travel Hub.com (info@travelhub.com.bn ) a local agency that offers a number of personalized tours in Brunei. The homes are on stilts (parking is underneath for each family's personal boat, if they have one) and all the homes are … [Read more...]
Kauai: What’s Blooming on the Garden Isle
LIHUE, KAUAI = (January 18, 2011) While most of the country is enduring the chilliness of winter, Kauai is hot with a one-and-only American Girl of the Year, plenty of island movie buzz, and special savings. Winter is an ideal time of year to visit the Garden Island and reinvigorate the spirit with its warm weather, exciting outdoor adventures, lush natural beauty and breathtaking beaches, and perhaps a glimpse of the island's biggest seasonal … [Read more...]
Fun Under the Sun Just Got Much More Personal in The Bahamas
Eco-Hotel Openings, Major Resort Plans and Niche Excursions Heighten the Vacation Experience NASSAU, The Bahamas - December 16, 2010 - Sapphire waters, endless beaches and 'it's five o'clock somewhere' - you've heard it all before, right? Wrong. While beautiful beaches and Bahama Mamas are staples of any visit to The Islands Of The Bahamas, consumers looking for more personalized itineraries are in for a surprise as the destination transforms … [Read more...]
Christophe Harbour Announces Turtle Beach Bungalows
A New Boutique Caribbean Retreat on St Kitts ST KITTS, November 19, 2010 - The luxury lifestyle experts behind the exclusive Charleston-based Kiawah Island and Ireland's Lodge At Doonbeg are proud to announce the opening of Turtle Beach Bungalows, part of the emerging Christophe Harbour development on the Caribbean Leeward Island of St. Kitts. The island's most upscale property, Turtle Beach Bungalows is one of the first stages in … [Read more...]
Cherokee Hills Byway features five fall foliage spots to catch the colors of the season
From recreation to cultural, Cherokee Nation spotlights five scenic points along the 88-mile stretch of highway to take in the fall colors TAHLEQUAH, Okla., (November 18, 2010) --- A brilliant kaleidoscope of autumn colors are set to light up the Cherokee Hills Byway as illuminated by an 88-mile stretch of fall foliage running through Sequoyah, Cherokee, Delaware and Adair counties. The curtain of turning colors for the drive-thru theater … [Read more...]
New Iphone App, Golden Gate Park – San Francisco
New iPhone app and itineraries help tourists and locals explore the hidden gems of San Francisco's Golden Gate Park The California Academy of Sciences' first iPhone app, the Golden Gate Park Field Guide is now available. SAN FRANCISCO (November 10, 2010) -The California Academy of Sciences launches its first-ever iPhone app this week, the Golden Gate Park Field Guide, leveraging technology to help users explore the flora, fauna, and hidden … [Read more...]
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