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The Olympics of Travel, 2014s Competitve Travel Adventure

January 19, 2014 by DaveLeave a Comment

Travelers are a competitive bunch, from "How many countries have you been to?" and "We've been there, did you do...?", to watching TV's The Amazing Race and saying, "I could do that!" A 2014 travel adventure competition is set to finally allow travelers to test their travel savvy and compete with other great travelers mano-a-mano for "The World's Greatest Traveler™" trophy and a free trip around the world. One former participant calls it … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Amazing Race, America, Australia, Canada, Culture, Germany, Indiana, New Zealand, Scavenger Hunt

Peter Greenberg, The Travel Detective

January 16, 2014 by Dave2 Comments

Peter Greenberg is one of America's foremost travel correspondents and travel experts. It is admirable what he has accomplished and done for consumers (as well as his valuable contributions within the travel industry) during the past few decades. With someone who logs 400,000 airline miles a year, he maintains a rigorous schedule that would leave most people gasping for air! He has taken time out of this busy schedule to answer a few … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Airline, Airport, America, American Airlines, Art, Bahamas, Beijing, Cruising, Culture, Israel, Jamaica, Jet lag, Jordan, London, Mexico, Museum, New York City, New Zealand, Peace Corps, Traffic

gap-year guidebook 2014, editor Jonathan Barns

January 1, 2014 by DaveLeave a Comment

This is a must have guide for anyone considering a gap year - the largest group of gappers are in their late teens and early 20's but these days those taking a gap year are from all walks of life - and ages including those taking career breaks as well as those who are retired. This guidebook is resource rich and focuses on everything relating to taking a gap year from the preparation, how to fund it, working and volunteering abroad and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Guide Books · Tagged: Australia, Food and Wine, Gap Year, New Zealand, Ski Trip, Wine Tasting

Guide to Breckenridge, Colorado – There is Plenty to Do!

December 8, 2013 by Nicole SmithLeave a Comment

Breckenridge, Colorado is known for it’s quaint historic downtown and it’s epic 2,358 acres of skiing. Tucked away in the Rocky Mountains, it’s a small town that offers a lot. My husband’s family owns a small condo in Breckenridge, so we find ourselves up there quite often. It’s the perfect place to get away from the city life of Denver and relax. Over the years of visiting, we’ve discovered the best Breckenridge has to offer during both … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: America, Art, Bicycle, China, Coffee, Colorado, Festival, Fireworks, Fishing, Golf, Mexico, Mountain Climbing, Music, New Zealand, Restaurants, Rocky Mountains, Russia, Ski Trip, Volunteer, Walking tour

New Zealand Brings World’s Largest Pop-Up Book to Hollywood

December 4, 2013 by DaveLeave a Comment

BEVERLY HILLS -- As movie fans await the imminent release of the second film of The Hobbit Trilogy – and another epic dose of Middle-earth landscapes – New Zealand has taken a cue from Hollywood by unveiling a giant pop-up book of New Zealand in Los Angeles. The country that provided the epic scenery that backdrops The Hobbit Trilogy movies has installed the world's largest pop-up book - occupying an area roughly the size of two tennis courts … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Film, Hollywood, Journey, Los Angeles, New Zealand, Paradise

T Up: Thank God for the Oil Companies!

November 27, 2013 by John EdwardsLeave a Comment

JOHN M. EDWARDS, part owner of a privately held oil and natural gas concern based in Houston and New Orleans, gushes on about one of nature’s most valuable resources: petroleum! You can’t get to a rainforest without any transport to get you there. Luckily most major oil companies like Chevron and Shell have absolutely no interest in damaging the primary rainforests of the Amazon and Congo, although there is always some drilling on the edges … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: America, Animal Rescue, Art, Australia, Bus Travel, Canada, Dallas, Drinking, England, Europe, France, Hiking, Houston, Kuwait, Mexico, New Jersey, New Orleans, New York City, New Zealand, North America

Win a Chance to visit Antarctica

October 24, 2013 by DaveLeave a Comment

Air New Zealand and National Geographic have teamed up to give one lucky winner the chance to visit Antarctica Antarctica: No Ordinary Place, No Ordinary Assignment is a unique new project sponsored by Air New Zealand that gives one worthy winner the chance to explore Antarctica with National Geographic photographer Jason Edwards, in an effort to raise awareness about global environmental issues and the scientific research underway in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Antarctica, Art, National Geographic, New Zealand

Fiji Airways Partners with Outrigger for Fiji Getaway Giveaway

October 19, 2013 by DaveLeave a Comment

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - Fiji Airways, in partnership with Outrigger Hotels and Resorts and Tourism Fiji, is excited to announce an all-expenses paid, seven-night getaway to Fijian paradise at Outrigger on the Lagoon-Fiji. One lucky winner (plus one lucky companion) will jet to paradise with Fiji Airways for a week of ultimate relaxation at zero cost. The Fiji Getaway Giveaway ends on October 22, 2013, and a winner will be selected on October … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airline, Airport, Alaska, America, American Airlines, Australia, California, Culture, Fiji, Hawaii, History, Hong Kong, Los Angeles, New Zealand, North America, Paradise, Resort, South Pacific, Spa, Village

New Public Television Series, The Travel Detective with Peter Greenberg

September 24, 2013 by DaveLeave a Comment

New Public Television Series, The Travel Detective with Peter Greenberg, Premieres Fall 2013 (check local listings) Travel guru offers tips and tricks for traveling like an insider Tired of feeling like a helpless traveler? In the new series The Travel Detective with Peter Greenberg, premiering nationwide beginning Monday, September 30, 2013 on public television (check local listings), CBS News Travel Editor and The Royal Tour co-host Peter … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airline, Airport, American Airlines, Bus Travel, Coffee, Costa Rica, Cruising, Culture, Food and Wine, Israel, Jamaica, Jordan, Mexico, New York City, New Zealand, Paradise, Train Travel, Volunteer, Wildlife

Find the Ideal Holiday to Suit your Favourite Climate

September 3, 2013 by John Rooney1 Comment

Unless you're a fan of wind and drizzle it is unlikely that a UK holiday can fulfil your dreams in terms of climate - but that doesn't necessarily mean that you are desperate to find the hottest and sunniest locations. As well as a veritable cornucopia of cultures to enjoy there is also a wide range of climates to experience but, depending on what sort of holiday you're looking for, where is the best place to go and when? Discover your … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Other · Tagged: Australia, Britain, Canada, Culture, England, New Zealand, Seychelles, Ski Trip, Wildlife

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