Destination News - Destination, Rail, Road.Apr 14, 2008 Cuixmala is located within the Chamela-Cuixmala Biosphere biosphere, irregularly shaped envelope of the earth's air, water, and land encompassing the heights and depths at which living things exist. The biosphere is a closed and self-regulating system (see ecology), sustained by grand-scale cycles of energy and of Preserve, offering up-close encounters with coati coati or coatimundi Any of three species (genus Nasua, family Procyonidae) of raccoonlike omnivores, found in wooded regions from the southwestern U.S. through South America. mundis, wild boars, zebra and white tail deer among other inhabitants
The game is based loosely on the concepts from SameGame. . Families can wander through more than 25,000 acres uninhibited uninhibited /un·in·hib·it·ed/ (un?in-hib´i-ted) free from usual constraints; not subject to normal inhibitory mechanisms. by barriers, or tour with a local biologist who will not only provide the back story on each of the endemic, and often endangered, animals but also share details on their latest conservation projects, including the tracking of jaguars and pumas. Tell your clients to check out newly hatched sea turtles on the beaches of Cuixmala. Following the lead of on-property rangers, families become part of a team and spend the evening combing the beaches for new nests, relocating eggs to safe havens Safe Havens is a comic strip drawn by cartoonist Bill Holbrook and syndicated by King Features Syndicate. Started in 1988, the strip is currently published in more than 50 newspapers. , and then releasing hatchlings into the waves. Work becomes play as families take on the role of gauchos, or ranchers, for a day at the organic ranch at Hacienda de San Antonio San Antonio (săn ăntō`nēō, əntōn`), city (1990 pop. 935,933), seat of Bexar co., S central Tex., at the source of the San Antonio River; inc. 1837. . Your clients can experience the coffee-making process from start to finish by touring groves, viewing bean harvesting, drying and roasting facilities. Afterwards, they can taste the fruits of their labor. Clients can also watch master Mexican mask makers, carvers and more in the surrounding villages of both Hacienda de San Antonio and Cuixmala for a true taste of local life. The village of Comala, known as the Pueblo Magico, is 20 minutes from the hacienda and the perfect place to observe traditional art techniques that have been handed down through generations. Apr 11, 2008 As Mexico continues to rebrand rebrand Verb to change or update the image of (an organization or product) itself, the country continues to become a great sell for a diverse clientele. From zip-lining to cave-diving, Mexico has put an emphasis on the array of soft adventure it offers. The latest properties to plug are Cuixmala and Hacienda de San Antonio. Staff at both former private residences can arrange itineraries filled with stimulating and educational choices. Hereis a peek at some of the propertiesi adventure opportunities to pitch to clients looking to break a sweat somewhere other than on the beach. Apr 11, 2008 Felix Romuliana, today Gamzigrad, arose on a broad plain under Gaius Valerius. It is believed that the Roman city was also a bishop's seat after the empire's conversion to Christianity Conversion to Christianity is the religious conversion of a previously non-Christian person to some form of Christianity. The exact understanding of what it means to attain salvation varies somewhat among denominations. . Gamzigrad was entered on the UNESCO UNESCO: see United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization. UNESCO in full United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization list of world heritage sites in 2007. Naisus was the birthplace of Emperor Constantine the Great Constantine the Great: see Constantine I, Roman emperor. , who declared Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire. A comprehensive brochure including a map details in English and Serbian the various sites along the Itinerarium Romanum culture route in Serbia. For more information, visit www.serbia-tourism.org Apr 11, 2008 Serbia is promoting tourism along the Itinerarium Romanum culture route, which follows the trail of Roman emperors
This is a list of the Roman Emperors with the dates they ruled, or claimed to rule, all or part of the Roman Empire, until the final demise of the Western Empire in 476 or to the death of through eastern and southeastern Europe centering around Roman fortifications This is a list of fortifications past and present, a fortification being a major physical defensive structure often composed of a more or less wall-connected series of forts. , cities and forts. The Danube long marked Rome's northern frontier, and no fewer than 16 emperors were born in the region. The Itinerarium Romanum starts out from Aquincum, now within the city limits of Budapest, and runs along and near the Danube through southeast Europe to the Black Sea and Greece. In Serbia alone, seven ancient sites are located along the route of emperors. Sirmium, today Sremska Mitrovica Sremska Mitrovica (Сремска Митровица) is a town and municipality located in the Vojvodina province of Serbia at 44.98° North, 19.61° East, on the left bank of the Sava river. , was once capital of the Roman province of Pannonia and a refuge for early Christians. Singidunum, which was the predecessor of present-day Belgrade, was in fact built by the Romans on the location of a Celtic settlement and experienced its heyday under Emperor Flavius in the fourth century. Viminacium was famed not only as a city but as a military base. Parts of the once prosperous city have been excavated, giving visitors a vivid insight into Roman life along the Danube. Apr 11, 2008 The beach destination of Acapulco, once a booming honeymoon spot, is experiencing a renaissance like no other, led by private investments, new hotel openings, spas, restaurants, theaters and exhibit halls that have enhanced its offerings of luxury accommodations and attractions. The unveiling of the "new" Acapulco has been up until now a well-kept secret. And, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. tourism officials and an onslaught of young, chic visitors, Acapulco will soon regain the lead as Mexicois hottest getaway, mirroring global destinations such as South Beach, Miami; Mykonos, Greece; and Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro, city, Brazil Rio de Janeiro (rē`ō də zhänā`rō, Port. rē`  thĭ zhənĕē`r , Brazil. iIt is essential to
the destination that we embrace these developments and enhancements, but
also remain committed to preserving our traditions and authenticity that
led us into the tourism spotlight years ago,i said Mary Bertha Medina,
president of Acapulco Convention and Visitors Bureau & Acapulco
Hotel Association in a written release. iAcapulco offers the upscale
traveler an unrivaled playground highlighted by our glamorous tradition
that resonates in pulsating nightlife, luxury accommodations,
world-renowned dining and international appeal.i Visit
www.visitacapulco.com.mx Apr 11, 2008
The beach destination of Acapulco, once a booming honeymoon spot, is experiencing a renaissance like no other, led by private investments, new hotel openings, spas, restaurants, theaters and exhibit halls that have enhanced its offerings of luxury accommodations and attractions. The unveiling of the inewi Acapulco has been up until now a well-kept secret. And, according to tourism officials and an onslaught of young, chic visitors, Acapulco will soon regain the lead as Mexicois hottest getaway, mirroring global destinations such as South Beach, Miami; Mykonos, Greece; and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. iIt is essential to the destination that we embrace these developments and enhancements, but also remain committed to preserving our traditions and authenticity that led us into the tourism spotlight years ago,i said Mary Bertha Medina, president of Acapulco Convention and Visitors Bureau & Acapulco Hotel Association in a written release. Visit www.visitacapulco.com.mx. Apr 11, 2008 The contract for development of a canal linking Bucharest and the Danube will be offered in an auction scheduled for September, according to Romania's minister for transportation, Ludvic Orban. A feasibility study "A Feasibility Study" is an episode of the original The Outer Limits television show. It first aired on 13 April, 1964, during the first season. It was remade in 1997 as part of the revived The Outer Limits series with a minor title change. will be carried out prior to the contract being granted. According to Constanta Waterway Channels Administration, completion of the project will require investments in the amount of 450 million euros. The canal will connect the Romanian capital directly with the Danube. The latest editions of the Danube Tourist Commission's guides to cruises, excursions, yachting and special events on and along the Danube are now available. The guide to cruises on the Danube and Main-Danube Canal lists offers from 13 different tour operators in Austria, Germany and Switzerland. The excursion ship guide provides an overview of offerings from nine firms in Austria, Germany, Hungary and Slovakia. Apr 11, 2008 The Polynesian Cultural Center's "Passport to Polynesia" program has welcomed 7-Eleven as a new partner. The Passport to Polynesia program allows families to play together while learning about Polynesian culture Polynesian culture refers to the aboriginal culture of the Polynesian-speaking peoples of Polynesia and the Polynesian outliers. Polynesia. Chronologically, the development of Polynesian culture can be divided into four different historical eras: The company was co-founded in 1988 by Susan and Donald Sutherland (unrelated to actor Donald Sutherland), who sought ice cream that was neither hard-packed , a free upgrade to a dry snorkeling set from Snorkfin at Hanauma Bay Hanauma Bay (pronounced "ha-NOW-mah") is a marine embayment formed within a volcanic cone or crater and located along the southeast coast of the Island of Oʻahu (just east of Honolulu) in the Hawaiian Islands. , and free 12-ounce Slurpee at 7-Eleven. The Passport also includes facts about each island, games that they can play at each island and an illustration. The keepsake booklet is a reminder experience at the PCC. There is no additional cost to get a Passport to Polynesia. Booklets are available at the ticket counter or customer information booth. General admission packages start at $43 for adults and $33 for kids. Children under 3 are free. For more information, call 800-367-7060 or visit www.Polynesia.com. Apr 11, 2008 Tourism in the German city of Passau has grown steadily over the last 10 years. In 2007 tourism to the city chalked up a new record: 242,562 guests from Germany and abroad visited the city at the confluence of three rivers Three Rivers, Que., Canada: see Trois Rivières. ; the Danube, the Inn and the Ilz. This result represented an increase of 4.2 percent over the previous year. Overnights expanded by 5.3 percent, the highest rate in Bavaria. The figures for overnights are also influenced by the development of cruise traffic: in 2007 99 cruise ships This is a list of cruise ships, both those in service and those that have since ceased to operate. Both cruise ships and cruiseferries are included in this list. (Ocean liners are not included on this list, see List of ocean liners. docked in Passau 1,601 times bringing 196,148 passengers to the town. A total of 152,928 guests arrived in Passau as part of day excursions or group tours. The number of group tours for cruise passengers accounted for almost 23 percent of the total figure in 2007. For more information, email tourist-info@passau.de or visit www.passau.de. Apr 11, 2008 Visitors meet local coffee producers at Los Santos Los Santos could refer to:
Processing of coffee is the method converting the raw fruit of the coffee plant (cherry) into the commodity green coffee. The cherry has the fruit or pulp removed leaving the seed or bean which is then dried. plant and cooperative works. At the Tropical Agricultural Research and Education Centre, Central America Central America, narrow, southernmost region (c.202,200 sq mi/523,698 sq km) of North America, linked to South America at Colombia. It separates the Caribbean from the Pacific. [sup.1]s oldest and most respected research facility, they learn more about agricultural practices, planting techniques and shade-grown coffee. Travelers also tour Quetzal quetzal (kĕtsäl`) or quezal (kāsäl`), common name for a magnificent bird of the family Trogonidae (trogon family), found in the rain forests from S Mexico to Costa Rica at altitudes of up to 9,000 Education and Research Center, a living research laboratory supported and used by scientific institutions worldwide. For the active vacationer, Undiscovered Costa Rica Costa Rica (kŏs`tə rē`kə), officially Republic of Costa Rica, republic (2005 est. pop. 4,016,000), 19,575 sq mi (50,700 sq km), Central America. includes the Hacienda Baru National Wildlife Refuge's "Flight of the Toucan toucan (t  kăn`, t`kän), perching bird of the New World tropics, related to the woodpeckers. Canopy Tour."
This zip-line tour features eight separate cable rides that take
visitors from one ridge top to another, across valleys and streams.
Guests can kayak in the Pacific Ocean at Bahia Ballena National Park,
where they may encounter dolphins and whales, and hike the Savegre
Reserve, a popular place for bird watching Bird Watching is a British magazine for birders. The current editor is Kevin Wilmot. External Links
San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. , and more. For a complete itinerary, visit www.bigfive.com Apr 11, 2008 Big Five Tours Big Five Tours & Expeditions announced a new nine-day program, Undiscovered Costa Rica, which ventures into new territories. The tour journeys to Guayabo Archeological Site, a 3,000-year-old site considered the most important archaeological site in Costa Rica. It includes a network of causeways, aqueducts, cisterns, petroglyphs, monoliths, tombs and sculptures from an advanced pre-Colombian city, which was inhabited between 1000 B.C. and 1400 A.D. Apr 11, 2008 Nikki Beach Resort Phase One of Nikki Beach Resort Turks & Caicos Islands Caicos Islands: see Turks and Caicos Islands. includes a 48-room condo-hotel resort, Nikki Beach Club and VIP Ultra Lounge This article or section may contain original research or unverified claims. Please help Wikipedia by adding references. See the for details. This article has been tagged since August 2007. An ultra lounge is a type of nightclub developed in the early 2000s. , as well as the largest mega-yacht marina in Turks & Caicos. Phase Two, which will open in 2010, will add an additional 110-room condo-hotel resort, casino and spa. Nikki Beach Resort Turks & Caicos Islands is the first of the legendary entertainment and lifestyle brand's 15+ planned resorts. Nikki Beach is headquartered in Miami and operates 12 clubs throughout the world in locales like St. Tropez, St. Barths and Cabo San Lucas Cabo San Lucas (popularly known as just Cabo) is a small city at the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula at , in the municipality of Los Cabos in the state of Baja California Sur, Mexico. . For more information, visit www.nikkibeach.com Apr 11, 2008 Universal Orlando Resort Guests traveling to Universal Orlando Resort can take advantage of a new package that offers free dining at both Universal Studios Florida and Universal's Islands of Adventure theme parks for each night of their on-site hotel stay. Guests will receive free dining for two people to enjoy unlimited dining plus soft drink fountain beverages at select locations at both theme parks during their stay. Guests can take advantage of this offer when they book a minimum three-night stay or longer at a Universal Orlando on-site Loews hotel and purchase at least two two-park unlimited admission theme park tickets. This vacation package allows guests to enjoy Universal Orlando's two theme parks as well as get unlimited meals at participating dining locations at both theme parks. Guests must book their trip between now and June 22 for travel between Aug. 17 to Oct. 9 to redeem the offer. All additional travelers must book comparable ticket and meal media included in the 2-Park Free Dining package. As with all ticket and travel products, Universal Orlando may change details and availability at any time. Travel agents can book this 2-Park Free Dining offer and other Universal Orlando Resort package offerings by visiting www.universaltravelagents.com or by calling 800-331-3134. This offer is also available through select wholesaler partners. Apr 11, 2008 VisitBritain VisitBritain, the national tourist office tourist office n → oficina de turismo tourist office tourist n → syndicat m d'initiative tourist office tourist n for England, Scotland and Wales Wales, Welsh Cymru, western peninsula and political division (principality) of Great Britain (1991 pop. 2,798,200), 8,016 sq mi (20,761 sq km), west of England; politically united with England since 1536. The capital is Cardiff. , unveiled a "Made in Manchester" promotion together with New Balance and STA Travel STA Travel is the world's largest travel organization for students and young people. Founded in 1979 by acquiring assets from the bankruptcy of AUS Student Travel in Australia including their successful UK company (trading since 1976). to generate awareness for Manchester as a contemporary vacation spot. Visitors to www.madeinmanchester.us can find things to see and do in Manchester as well as download music from unsigned bands. The website also includes a Design Your Sneaker" competition with New Balance. By experimenting with color palates to create their signature New Balance sneaker, users submit their creation online (prior to May 21) to be judged by KT Tunstall, the Grammy nominated singer and songwriter. The owner of the winning sneaker design will receive a trip to Manchester to receive a custom designed shoe and see KT Tunstall perform live in England on June 17. "The Made in Manchester promotion is an excellent opportunity for individuals to gather an insider's view for the city. By highlighting our music and fashion scene, we will inspire individuals to explore some of the creative elements of this vibrant city," said Amanda Dempsey, consumer marketing director for VisitBritain in The Americas. Call 800-462- 2748, email travelinfo@visitbritain.org or visit www.madeinmanchester.us Apr 11, 2008 Balsams Resort The Balsams Resort in New Hampshire New Hampshire, one of the New England states of the NE United States. It is bordered by Massachusetts (S), Vermont, with the Connecticut R. forming the boundary (W), the Canadian province of Quebec (NW), and Maine and a short strip of the Atlantic Ocean (E). will undergo a comprehensive restoration under the leadership of general manager Uwe Roggenthien. The project is designed to retain the resort's historic charm while positioning it for future growth by upgrading accommodations and creating more flexible function space for meetings and weddings. The first phase of the restoration encompassed 16,200 square feet of space and was completed in December 2007. JCJ JCJ Japan Congress of Journalists Architecture was selected to lead the project, which saw the complete restoration and interior redesign The art of using what people have in their homes to transform their spaces, without the need to purchasing new furniture. This discipline recognizes the existing space and marries the architecture, the furnishings and the accessories to create an attractive, engaged home. of all common areas, social rooms and 7,200 square feet of meeting space -- including the Grand Ballroom and historic Ballot Room. The next phase of the project calls for the construction of a model guestroom later this year followed by the restoration of 110 guestrooms in the hotel's Hampshire House wing. The Balsams has chosen TMS TMS Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (alternative medicine for depression) TMS Test Match Special (sports - cricket) TMS Texas Motor Speedway TMS Transportation Management System TMS Toyota Motor Sales Architects and LDL LDL - ["LDL: A Logic-Based Data-Language", S. Tsur et al, Proc VLDB 1986, Kyoto Japan, Aug 1986, pp.33-41]. Architectural Design This article or section may contain original research or unverified claims. Please help Wikipedia by adding references. See the for details. This article has been tagged since September 2007. to oversee this phase of the restoration. Call 866-380-6798 or visit www.thebalsams.com Apr 11, 2008 Disneyland Resorts Clients have another year to take advantage of the biggest party in the history of Disneyland Resort Paris. The gala 15th anniversary celebration that launched in April 2007 has been extended to run through March 2009. The extended celebration will continue to premiere new entertainment and exciting new attractions. Travel agents can now offer clients even greater value by suggesting a meal plan. Several dining packages offer options throughout the resort: at Disney hotels, at the Disney Parks or at the Disney Village. The new premium half-board is valid in all resort table service or buffet restaurants including premium restaurants, Disney Character experiences and shows. Vouchers can be used for lunch or dinner. Also, the TGV TGV: see railroad. French rail service network has expanded service to Disneyland Resort Paris with direct links from Luxembourg, Frankfurt, Stuttgart and Munich in Germany; and Basel and Zurich in Switzerland. This expansion makes Marne-la-Vallee the largest platform of TGV hub connections in France, providing 30 minute service from Reims, one hour from Nancy or Metz and two hours, 15 minutes from Strasbourg. The new service will bring added convenience to meeting attendees traveling from these cities and throughout Eastern Europe Eastern Europe The countries of eastern Europe, especially those that were allied with the USSR in the Warsaw Pact, which was established in 1955 and dissolved in 1991. . And, the first full-service spa at the Disneyland Paris Resort opened in May at the Disneyland Hotel Disneyland Hotel may refer to:
Disneyland Resorts The Twilight Zone twilight zone - [IRC] Notionally, the area of cyberspace where IRC operators live. An op is said to have a "connection to the twilight zone". Tower of Terror The Tower of Terror may refer to: Amusement park rides
See also: Turtle for and plunge into the world of Nemo and his turtle friend Crush. Sophisticated show lighting, sound effects sound effects Noun, pl sounds artificially produced to make a play, esp. a radio play, more realistic sound effects npl → efectos mpl sonoros and imaging technology creating a whimsical whirl through the East Australian current The East Australian Current (or EAC) can reach speeds of up to 7 knots in some of the shallower waters along the Australian continental shelf, but is generally measured at 2 or 3 knots. The EAC results in a current vortex in the Tasman Sea between Australia and New Zealand. . Part of the expanding Toon Studio's lively studio backlot backlot Noun an area outside a film or television studio used for outdoor filming that playfully pays tribute to the art of animation. Additionally, Cars Race Rally will open in June at Walt Disney Studios. The first Disney Park attraction based on the Disney-Pixar film "Cars," guests climb aboard for a spinning ride on the famous Route 66, created with dimensional movie sets. At each corner of the track, famous faces from the film are waiting to cheer on drivers. Apr 11, 2008 Hilton Hotels
The Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf Resort has completed its renovation of the existing two-story, 6,000-square-foot spa. Under the direction of Alan Navarette, Spa Oasis now features a 7,000-square-foot facility that includes 13 treatment rooms and two VIP couples suites with bathtubs for two. A new salon offers manicures, pedicures, hair treatments and a shaving station. Before or after treatment, spa guests can relax in one of two lounge areas, each with access to the outdoor balconies. Visit www.hiltonloscabos.com Apr 11, 2008 Hilton Hotels The Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf Resort has completed its renovation of the existing two-story, 6,000-square-foot spa. Under the direction of Alan Navarette, Spa Oasis now features a 7,000-square-foot facility that includes 13 treatment rooms and two VIP couples suites with bathtubs for two. A new salon offers manicures, pedicures, hair treatments and a shaving station. Before or after treatment, spa guests can relax in one of two lounge areas, each with access to the outdoor balconies. Visit www.hiltonloscabos.com Apr 11, 2008 Hyatt Hotels The Hyatt Regency Trinidad hosted a formal Grand Opening gala on April 4, making it the first full-service hotel to open in the dual island nation of Trinidad & Tobago in 46 years. The 428-room Hyatt is situated in the Port of Spain Port of Spain, city (1990 pop. 50,878), capital of Trinidad and Tobago, on the Gulf of Paria. It is the industrial and commercial center of the country. From 1958 to 1962, Port of Spain was the capital of the dissolved Federation of the West Indies; in 2005 it became International Waterfront Development. While the hotel welcomed its first guests on Jan. 29, the Grand Opening marked a celebratory occasion to announce its upscale accommodations, dining, Spa Esencia and business services to the world. Attending dignitaries included Trinidad & Tobago Prime Minister Patrick Manning as well as President George Maxwell Richards George Maxwell Richards, T.C., CMT, Ph.D., (b. 1931, San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago) is the fourth President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. A chemical engineer by training, Richards was Principal of the St. , Jamaican Prime Minister Bruce Golding, Caricom Secretary General Dr Edwin Carrington, Prime Minister of the Bahamas Hugh Ingram, U.S. Ambassador Roy Austin and the heads of Government and of State of Antigua and Barbuda Antigua and Barbuda (ăntē`gə, –gwə, bärbu`də), independent Commonwealth nation (2005 est. pop. 68,700), 171 sq mi (442 sq km), West Indies, in the Leeward Islands. , Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Montserrat, St. Kitts and Nevis Noun 1. St. Kitts and Nevis - a country on several of the Leeward Islands; located to the east southeast of Puerto Rico; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1983 Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Christopher-Nevis, Saint Kitts and Nevis, St. , St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines Noun 1. St. Vincent and the Grenadines - an island country in the central Windward Islands; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1979 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines . Call 800-233-1234 or visit www.trinidad.hyatt.com Apr 11, 2008 Marriott Hotels The Hanover Marriott in Whippany, N.J., completed a $4 million ballroom and meeting space renovation. The renovation, which took approximately eight weeks to complete, involved the total overhaul of the hotel's function space to create the most recently renovated ballroom and meeting space in the area. The ballroom renovation encompassed new wall vinyl, carpeting, chandeliers, and lighting. Bathrooms on the first floor were also renovated. The overall decor and style of the ballroom is modern yet comfortable and includes new furnishings through the foyer. Additionally, the renovation involved the creation of coves outside the third floor meeting rooms to enable more convenient areas to display coffee breaks increasing the amount of space in the corridors. The Hanover Marriott offers a total of 19 meeting rooms and 18,850 square feet of meeting space. The newly renovated ballroom features 10,750 square feet of space with a total seating capacity of 1,000 people. For more information, visit www.marriott.com Apr 11, 2008 Nam Hai Resort Vietnam's Nam Hai Resort is attracting international carriers to Vietnam's Central Coast area. Korean-based Asiana Airlines will begin service between Seoul and Danang in July. Last week, the resort convened a meeting with officials of Vietnam Airlines, Pacific Airlines, Silkair and Cathay Pacific. Resorts are coming also. Over the next year, Raffles, Banyan Tree, Kor kor n. See homer2. [Hebrew kôr, from Akkadian kurru, from Sumerian gur, a unit of measurement.] Noun 1. and Hyatt, will be developing resorts in the region. Greg Norman and Colin Montgomerie are both building golf courses near China Beach. The Nam Hai Resort features 60 one-bedroom villas and 40 pool villas that border the sea around a horseshoe-shaped spit of sand. In addition to a private stretch of Ha My Beach, there are three pools available to guests, including a 50-meter-long Olympic swimming pool. For more information, visit www.ghmhotels.com Apr 11, 2008 Nikki Beach Nikki Beach Hotels & Resorts celebrated the grand opening of its first luxury resort with a star-studded party at Nikki Beach Resort Turks & Caicos Islands this past Saturday, April 5. The resort has extended grand opening rates, and those who book by June 30 can receive 30 percent off of nightly room rates on travel through Sept. 30. To book these rates, visit www.nikkibeachhotels.com Apr 11, 2008 Roco Ki Roco Ki, a luxury residential and resort community being developed in the Punta Cana region of the Dominican Republic, is welcoming the addition of Fairmont Hotels & Resorts. Fairmont Roco Ki, anticipated to open in 2010, will join beachfront beach·front n. A strip of land facing or running along a beach. adj. Situated along or having direct access to a beach: beachfront hotels; beachfront property. Noun 1. properties, tropical villas and The Faldo Legacy Golf Course. The resort will offer vistas of the Caribbean Sea and the Nick Faldo-designed 18-hole championship golf course, which winds along the beach through a dense mangrove mangrove, large tropical evergreen tree, genus Rhizophora, that grows on muddy tidal flats and along protected ocean shorelines. Mangroves are most abundant in tropical Asia, Africa, and the islands of the SW Pacific. forest and stretches across the property's headland with stunning cliff-top views of the sea. Upon completion, Fairmont Roco Ki will include a 255-room Fairmont Residences, a collection of condominiums, villas and estate homes, and Fairmont Heritage Place, a private residence club. The resort will also feature restaurants and bars, 17,500 square feet of meeting space, a 15,000-square-foot Willow Stream Spa and fitness area and pool and beach facilities. Call 800-441-1414 or visit Apr 11, 2008 St. Martin Annual Regional Trade Show returns for its seventh consecutive year May 20-22. The show is designed to highlight the islands of the Northeastern Caribbean, which include Anguilla, Antigua, Barbuda, Dominica, Guadeloupe, Montserrat, Saba, St. Barthelemy, St. Eustatius, St. Kitts & Nevis, Barbados and St. Maarten/St. Martin. The annual event provides buyers and sellers within the tourism industry a venue to network and negotiate future business opportunities. The SMART trade show will take place over the thee-day period at the Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino, which is located in Maho Bay and minutes from the Princess Juliana International Airport Coordinates: Princess Juliana International Airport (IATA: SXM, ICAO: TNCM) serves Sint Maarten, the Dutch part of the island of Saint Martin. . Visit www.shta.com. Apr 10, 2008 Cayman Islands The Cayman Islands Tourism Association (CITA CITA Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements CITA Canadian Institute for Theoretical Astrophysics CITA Center for Information Technology Accommodation (US; now the GSA IT Accommodation Division) ) Board of Directors announced the appointment of Trina Christian as its new executive director. Christian was promoted from her previous position as director of marketing for Cayman Traditional Arts, and replaces Ken Thompson, who has moved on to become the general manager for Comfort Suites in Grand Cayman. Christian first came to the Cayman Islands in 1989, and brings with her past experience in the restaurant industry, the resort industry and her most current experience with Cayman Traditional Arts, having assisted in developing it into an organization that contributes heavily to the development of culture in tourism and in the community, through events, educational programs and products. Apr 10, 2008 Sandals Resorts Effective immediately, Sandals Resorts International (SRI), parent company of Sandals Resorts, Beaches Resorts and the Royal Plantation Collection, has introduced Grand Pineapple Beach, a new, value-oriented brand. Two resorts, Grand Pineapple Beach Resort in Antigua and Negril Gardens in Jamaica, will be re-flagged with the new moniker (1) A name, title or alias. See alias. (2) A COM object that is used to create instances of other objects. Monikers save programmers time when coding various types of COM-based functions such as linking one document to another (OLE). See COM and OLE. to become Grand Pineapple Beach Antigua and Grand Pineapple Beach Negril, respectively. Grand Pineapple Beach Resorts will accept singles, couples, families and groups. All-inclusive rates include accommodations, all meals and snacks, unlimited premium-brand beverages, non-motorized watersports, and nightly entertainment. Visit www.sandals.com. Apr 10, 2008 The Justice Department has not prosecuted any cases involving sexual assaults against civilians who work for contractors in Iraq or Afghanistan, despite a law giving it that authority, according to written testimony submitted to a Senate subcommittee. The department has taken action in 12 cases under the Military Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act and five of those involved sex crimes, according to Sigal P. Mandelker, deputy attorney general of the Justice Department's criminal division. Her comments came in prepared testimony obtained by The Associated Press Tuesday. In the five sex cases, four were convictions. The convictions were for sexual abuse of a minor by a Defense Department civilian employee in Japan; child pornography Child pornography is the visual representation of minors under the age of 18 engaged in sexual activity or the visual representation of minors engaging in lewd or erotic behavior designed to arouse the viewer's sexual interest. crimes by DOD (1) (Dial On Demand) A feature that allows a device to automatically dial a telephone number. For example, an ISDN router with dial on demand will automatically dial up the ISP when it senses IP traffic destined for the Internet. contractors in Iraq and Qatar and abusive sexual contact by a Pentagon contractor against a soldier in Iraq. An indictment has been delivered in the fifth case, but Mandelker in her testimony did not provide details on that case, citing privacy, confidentiality and court ordered restrictions. The Pentagon declined comment until the hearing. Apr 8, 2008 Marriott Hotels Marriott International and the Brazilian state of Amazonas signed an agreement to support the first project of its kind to help protect 1.4 million acres of endangered rainforest. This partnership between government and the private sector is one of the first in the world to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from deforestation deforestation Process of clearing forests. Rates of deforestation are particularly high in the tropics, where the poor quality of the soil has led to the practice of routine clear-cutting to make new soil available for agricultural use. . Marriott has committed $2 million to fund an environmental management plan administered by the newly created Amazonas Sustainable Foundation. By year end, Marriott guests and group customers will also be able to offset the greenhouse gas emissions generated from their hotel stays by contributing to this rainforest fund. Apr 8, 2008 WorldHotels WorldHotels has partnered with The Imperial Palace Hotel - in the western suburbs of Mumbai, India - to make it part of is Deluxe Collection. The 417-room property will be part of the 240-acre Royal Palms Estate, which incorporates Royal Palms Golf and Country Club and is located 7km (4mi) from Mumbai[sup.1]s Sahar International Airport and close to the city[sup.1]s exhibition center. Included in the hotel is a state-of-the-art business centre and conference facilities for up to 300 delegates, plus a spa and restaurant. Businesses near to the hotel include Wipro, JCB JCB Noun trademark, Brit a large machine used in building, that has a shovel on the front and a digger arm on the back [initials of Joseph Cyril Bamford, its manufacturer] JCB® n abbr , Citibank, HSBC HSBC Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation HSBC Humane Society of Broward County (Florida) HSBC Humane Society of Bay County (Bay County, Michigan) and Sidel. The property is one of three in the Royal Palms Estate development, which also incorporates luxury serviced apartments, an IT park, offices, and a convention center. Apr 8, 2008 Amtrak Amtrak, the National Railroad Passenger Corp., authorized to operate virtually all intercity passenger railroad routes in the United States. Amtrak was created by Congress in 1970 in response to more than two decades of continuous operating deficits by privately run CRA's analysis focused on Amtrak's long- and medium-distance routes outside the Northeast Corridor. Amtrak considers a train to be on-time if it arrives at its destination less than a prescribed number of minutes after its scheduled arrival (the specific thresholds vary depending on the end-to-end route length). In fiscal year 2006, average on-time performance across Amtrak's long-distance and medium-distance routes (excluding the Northeast Corridor) was 30 percent and 67 percent, respectively. For these routes, CRA See Community Reinvestment Act. found that significant improvements in on-time performance could lead to substantial increases in ridership and revenue. For example, if Amtrak had attained on-time performance values of 75 percent, 85 percent, or 100 percent in fiscal 2006, it could have increased its actual annual revenues by $91 million (15.4 percent), $111 million (18.9 percent), or $143 million (24.3 percent), respectively. For more information on Amtrak, call 800-USA-RAIL of visit www.amtrak.com Apr 8, 2008 Travel agents can now issue e-tickets for the German Rail (DB) Rail & Fly product line on their GDS GDS Global Distribution System GDS Google Desktop Search (Google) GDS Goodie Domain Service (Vienna University of Technology, Austria) GDS Guards primary screen. The iRail & Flyi e-tickets facilitate travel between rail stations located in the main German airports of Frankfurt, Cologne, Leipzig and Dusseldorf and more than 100 cities. The new e-ticket capability means that the rail products can be sold in conjunction with air tickets on the same ticket. Oddbjorn Taraldsvik, senior director for AccesRail said that his company had worked closely with Amadeus, which hosts the AccesRail e-ticketing server, to become the first e-ticketing solution for railways on the GDS primary screens. Visit www.accesrail.com. Apr 8, 2008 CIE (Commission Internationale de l'Eclairage, International Commission on Illumination, Vienna, Austria, www.cie.co.at) An international organization that sets standards for all aspects of lighting and illumination, including colorimetry, photometry and the measurement of visible and Tours CIE Tours' new program included in the 2009 offerings is "The Legendary Danube," a nine-day/seven-night cruise priced from $1,899, land only. The itinerary includes Regensburg, Passau or Salzburg, Linz, Melk, Vienna; it ends in Budapest. All cruises provide deluxe accommodations, all meals on board ships, wine with dinner and sightseeing activities as outlined in itineraries. Contact CIE Tours at 800-CIE-TOUR or www.cietours.com. Apr 8, 2008 Casino Bars are great because they feature live music and are geared to the over-30 set. The more traditional approach still leaves lots of room for fun in an atmosphere that[sup.1]s pressure-free. On a recent trip to Las Vegas, we saw lots of people dancing the night away to familiar cover songs from the 1970s and 1980s. Take Bellagio for instance. Caramel is an intimate martini bar serving handcrafted hand·craft n. Variant of handicraft. tr.v. hand·craft·ed, hand·craft·ing, hand·crafts To fashion or make by hand. hand·craft drinks with music played at a level where conversations are still a possibility. Fontana Bar features live bands cranking out the hits people love to dance to. The night we were there, an eight-piece band including a horn section was belting out disco hits of the 1970s. By understanding what kind of after-dark fun your client is looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. , you[sup.1]ll be better prepared to steer them to just what[sup.1]s right for them. Apr 7, 2008 Unseasonal snow showers that covered much of the UK in white yesterday have turned to sleet sleet, precipitation of small, partially melted grains of ice. As raindrops fall from clouds, they pass through layers of air at different temperatures. If they pass through a layer with a temperature below the freezing point, they turn into sleet. and rain as temperatures rise across the country, forecasters said today. Sunday's snow showers caused chaos on roads and at airports and the knock-on effects are still being felt today. At Heathrow around 57 flights, 34 of them British Airways flights, have been cancelled, largely because of weather-related disruption on Sunday, the airport regulator BAA said. The weekend snow was in contrast to warm temperatures and sunny weather at the end of last week. Snow in Scotland hampered the search for a light aircraft that had gone missing in the Highlands. The aircraft disappeared from radar as it was crossing the Cairngorms in poor weather on Saturday morning. The coastguard had to rescue two yachts on the south coast and two motorboats lost in poor visibility in the Solent. A spokeswoman said sailors who were setting out in poor visibility needed to navigate without visual aids as "it's like flying blind". Snow in April is not uncommon, according to the Met Office, although heavy falls are unusual. Apr 7, 2008 Not all Las Vegas nightlife is created equal. And, yes, that is a good thing. After all, there is no prototypical Sin City consumer looking to do exactly the same thing when the sun drops. So understanding the different offerings is critical to providing the right recommendations. Aside from shows and concerts, there are three main categories to pay attention to when suggesting a nightlife experience: Mega Clubs, Ultra Lounges and Casino Bars. The Mega Clubs are typically reserved for the under-40 set looking to mix it up in a packed nightclub where a DJ spins the latest hits. Admission can run up to as much as $50 per person. A reserved table with two bottles of booze (the typical minimum) can be $1,000 or more. This is for those looking for a serious party. Ultra Lounges are usually scaled-down versions of Mega Clubs, which appeal to people looking for a similar experience without the crowds. Theyire also not as loud and people who go here are usually looking to sip martinis rather than do shots and drink vodkas mixed with Red Bulls. A small admission may be applied a weekend evening. Apr 7, 2008 Washington DC is launching a new $2 million brand campaign, which invites travelers to "Create Your Own Power Trip." The strategy, in partnership with Destination DC, the official convention and tourism corporation for the city, was outlined by Mayor Adrian Fenty. DC may be seen as a government town, but tourism is our industry. The city has invested billions of dollars in new museums, restaurants, neighborhood development and a baseball stadium in the past few years. The city's new campaign includes two 30-second TV commercials, designed to appeal to families and iurban explorer,i which will begin running this month, and in May in such markets as New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , Pittsburgh and Raleigh. Print ads will also be another component and will focus, too, on the theme of power. Fifteen million visitors visit the District each year, spending more than $5.2 billion. Visit www.destinationdc.com Apr 7, 2008 Travcoa Travcoa has a new 10-day "Taste of Slovenia" itinerary that itis created in partnership with Rok Kvaternik, the publisher of National Geographic Slovenia; Janez Bogataj, the author of National Geographic's "Taste Slovenia" cookbook; and Slovenian businessman Miha Rott. The group provided Travcoa with their respective connections, cultural insights and on-the-ground knowledge to create the program. Guests will take part in a private cooking demonstration with Bogataj; visit several wineries, such as Movia, for private tastings; dine at the former residence of Yugoslav president Josip Broz Tito; have dinner with the mayor of Bled at a restaurant dedicated to the art of "slow food"; and then have the option to extend their trip by three days to travel exclusively with Bogataj. "Taste of Slovenia" departs on September 19, 2008. The 10-day trip is priced from $7,995. Visit www.travcoa.com Apr 7, 2008 Pacific Palms Resort Pacific Palms Resort is emerging from a $60 million renovation comprising modernized rooms, a new restaurant and bar called RED opening in May and a new 11,000 square-foot full service luxury spa. The renovations also include a makeover to two championship golf courses, and revitalized conference and meeting spaces. Pacific Palms Resort bills itself as Los Angeles[sup.1] only destination golf, spa and conference resort. It has 292 guest rooms, each with a balcony and city or golf course views. Visit www.pacificpalmsresort.com Apr 7, 2008 Stora Hotel Stora Hotel in Nykoping south of Stockholm, From the May 1, will switch chains from park Inn to Scandic scan·di·um n. Symbol Sc A silvery-white metallic element found in various rare minerals and separated as a byproduct in the processing of certain uranium ores. , as part of a new franchise initiative. Scandic[sup.1]s new franchise will focus on growth and has started to develop in the Nordic region. The first property will be the Scandic Ostersund City in Sweden, which is to become part of the hotel chain at the end of the month. The second hotel will be the Stora Hotel, Nykoping, located just an hour south of Stockholm, Sweden. The Hotel has 98 rooms and is located in the centre of Nykoping, seven minutes from Stockholm Skavsta Airport. Facilities include a restaurant, bar, and meeting rooms. Apr 7, 2008 Trump International Hotel Trump International Hotel & Tower Las Vegas has officially opened. The hotelis 64 stories are wrapped in 24-karat gold glass, and rise 645 feet above the city. The tower features 1,282 ultra-luxury, non-smoking suites, each with custom-designed furnishings, fully equipped kitchens and floor-to-ceiling windows. Both hotel guests and residents will enjoy the services of Trump's signature Attach Guest Services. Upon opening, guests will have access to amenities such as world-class meeting-and-event facilities, the 10,000-square-foot Spa at Trump and a 1,500-square-foot health club. The hotelis signature restaurant, DJT DJT Dow Jones Transportation DJT Don Juan Triumphant (play supposedly written by the Phantom of the Opera) will open in May and will showcase the culinary talents of Joe Isidori. Visit www.trumplasvegashotel.com Apr 7, 2008 Wynn Las Vegas Resort Wynn Las Vegas Resort and Country Club has purchased eight 2008 Rolls-Royce Extended Wheelbase wheel·base n. The distance from the center of the front wheel to that of the rear wheel in a motor vehicle, usually expressed in inches. wheelbase Noun Phantoms. When combined with the two existing Wynn Phantoms, this is the largest fleet of the exclusive vehicles in North America. The automobiles are made with the highest level of craftsmanship, using the best quality materials and feature ibespokei items, including the Wynn logo on tread plates and the resortis signature crest embroidered em·broi·der v. em·broi·dered, em·broi·der·ing, em·broi·ders v.tr. 1. To ornament with needlework: embroider a pillow cover. 2. on the headrests. Since the cars feature a complex operating system and 6.75-litre V12 engines, Wynnis team of chauffeurs has attended training sessions to become familiar with the intricacies of the automobiles' operation. Visit www.wynnlasvegas.com Apr 7, 2008 ZZ Editorial eMail: edit@AirGuideOnline.com For Air Transport & Travel Business Experts contact our Director of Content Aram Gesar eMail: bizintel@AirGuideOnline.com To Advertise: advert@AirGuideOnline.com Copyright [c] 2008 Pyramid Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. |
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