Destination News - Latin America / Caribbean.Oct 25, 2009 From quaint US cities to off-the-beaten-path international retreats, away.com has released its picks for the top 10 hidden gem culinary travel destinations around the world. For travelers hungry for a new kind of fall getaway, these 10 destinations may not be on a typical list of epicurean standouts but are sure to satisfy the taste buds taste buds taste npl → Geschmacksknospen pl of any traveler. 1 Bangkok, Thailand 2 Mumbai, India 3 Big Island, Hawaii 4 Buenos Aires Buenos Aires (bwā`nəs ī`rēz, âr`ēz, Span. bwā`nōs ī`rās), city and federal district (1991 pop. , Argentina 5 Carmel, California 6 Fes, Morocco 7 Walla Walla, Washington Walla Walla is both the county seat of Walla Walla County, Washington, and the county's largest city. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 29,686GR6. 8 Southwest London, UK 9 Wellfleet, Massachusetts Wellfleet is a town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States. Located halfway between the "tip" and "elbow" of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, the town had a year-round population of 2,749 according to the 2000 US Census, which swells nearly sixfold during the summer. 10 Providenciales, Turks & Caicos, British West Indies British West Indies: see West Indies; West Indies Federation. To access away.com's top ten culinary travel destinations article, or for more information on each destination listed with suggested activities, visit: www.away.com/culinarytravel. Oct 20, 2009 American Airlines American Airlines Major U.S. airline. American was created through a merger of several smaller U.S. airlines and incorporated in 1934. It continued to buy the routes of other airlines, becoming an international carrier in the 1970s; its routes include South America, the American Airlines will offer low fares to the U.S. Virgin Islands of St. Thomas and St. Croix. The airline has low fares available for travel through mid-December. Tickets must be purchased by Nov. 3 and travel must be completed by Dec. 17 and are subject to a two-night minimum and 30-day maximum stay. Fares from the U.S. Mainland start as low as $91 and are available Monday through Thursday, both to and from the U.S. Virgin Islands. So, make plans now to visit two of the most beautiful islands in the Caribbean This is a list of islands of the Caribbean. Anguilla
Anguilla Anguilla is seeing an uptick in bookings leading into the winter 2009/10 season, an indication that the challenging travel environment may be giving way to pent-up demand and cautiously-optimistic economic news. 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. the Anguilla Tourist Board (ATB ATB Antibiotic ATB All The Best ATB Ability to Benefit ATB André Tanneberger (musician) ATB Across the Board ATB Active Time Battle (roleplaying game) ATB All Terrain Bike ATB Alberta Treasury Branches ), some key tour operators are reporting brisk business for the last quarter of the year. The growth is also the result of aggressive marketing efforts on the part of both the public and private sectors. The ATB launched its prix fixe prix fixe n. pl. prix fixes 1. A complete meal of several courses, sometimes with choices permitted, offered by a restaurant at a fixed price. 2. A fixed price charged for such a meal. 3. summer promotion in conjunction with a number of hotel partners back in June, and individual properties such as Cap Juluca and Malliouhana Hotel & Spa have also implemented innovative campaigns to spur demand. Oct 19, 2009 Bolivia Eager to attract more tourists, the town of Tiwanaku in the Bolivian Andes has spruced-up the ancient Akapana pyramid with adobe instead of stone, in what some experts are calling a renovation fiasco. Now, the Akapana pyramid risks losing its designation as a U.N. World Heritage Site, and there is concern the makeover could even cause its collapse. The pyramid is one of the biggest pre-Columbian constructions in South America South America, fourth largest continent (1991 est. pop. 299,150,000), c.6,880,000 sq mi (17,819,000 sq km), the southern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. and a building of great spiritual significance for the Tiwanaku civilization, which spread throughout southwestern Bolivia and parts of neighboring Peru, Argentina and Chile from around 1500 BC to AD 1200. Jose Luis Paz, who was appointed in June to assess damage at the site, says the state National Archeology Union, UNAR UNAR Unable to Approve Altitude Requested , erred in choosing to rebuild the pyramid using adobe, when it is clear to the naked eye that the original was built of stone. Oct 19, 2009 Buenos Aires Collette Vacations unveiled a journey through Chile and Argentina for 2010 that features wine tastings at bodegas, a tango lesson and show in Buenos Aires, a home-hosted dinner, and a train ride aboard ChileOs famous wine train, the Tren del Vino, a 1913 coal-fired locomotive. In addition, Collette has selected a November departure of this tour to feature in an upcoming video blog See vlog. that visitors to the companyOs website will be able to access and view. Sights and attractions like the tango lesson and performance, a cable car ride in Santiago, wine tours and tastings on the Los Caminos del Vino wine route, and highlights from a Porteos tour of the Argentine capital, Buenos Aires, will be videotaped and photographed with accompanying commentary by Collette employees who will be on tour as special guest passengers. OThe genesis for launching what we have dubbed a Reality Tour is simply to give travel agents and their clients, who might be considering a first-time vacation to South America, a glimpse into what they can expect,O said Melissa Famiglietti Snape, executive vice president of product, Collette. As more and more travelers embrace video-based sites like YouTube and read travel blogs as a way to research a destination, ColletteOs Reality Tours will combine the components of video and photojournalism into one medium. Collette cites advantages like a favorable currency exchange, minimal jet lag jet lag Period of adjustment of biological rhythm after moving from one time zone to another, experienced as fatigue and lowered efficiency. It reflects a delay in the synchronization of changes in the level of blood cortisol, the major steroid produced by the adrenal cortex , and the diversity of natural and cultural attractions as reasons why travel to South America is up when more traditionally popular destinations are down or flat. In addition, a moderate climate means South America is an ideal getaway for North Americans looking to escape the winter cold. For more information, call 800-611-3361 or visit www.collettevacations.com. Oct 20, 2009 Chile Chile's tourism industry has considerable potential to grow off a smaller base than the more mature sectors in Brazil, Mexico, and Argentina. It is very much a work in progress. Factors in Chile's favor include a wealth of natural attractions, some of the highest levels of personal safety and security in Latin America Latin America, the Spanish-speaking, Portuguese-speaking, and French-speaking countries (except Canada) of North America, South America, Central America, and the West Indies. , a sound economy, and solid investments being made in the tourism infrastructure. In addition to its continental territory - a narrow strip of land approximately 4,200 kilometers long on the western coastline of South America - Chile also comprises an Antarctic territory, a number of offshore islands and the enigmatic Easter Island Easter Island, Span. Isla de Pascua, Polynesian Rapa Nui, remote island (1992 pop. 2,770), 66 sq mi (171 sq km), in the South Pacific, c.2,200 mi (3,540 km) W of Chile, to which it belongs. with its mysterious statues. Chile is well-placed to exploit the new strongly-emerging trend towards adventure holidays, eco-tourism, and the focus on sustainable development Sustainable development is a socio-ecological process characterized by the fulfilment of human needs while maintaining the quality of the natural environment indefinitely. The linkage between environment and development was globally recognized in 1980, when the International Union . The southern tip of Chile is, for instance, already the jumping-off point Noun 1. jumping-off point - a beginning from which an enterprise is launched; "he uses other people's ideas as a springboard for his own"; "reality provides the jumping-off point for his illusions"; "the point of departure of international comparison cannot be an for Antarctic tours. Oct 23, 2009 Galapagos Islands AdventuresIncorporated, GowayOs adventure division, is offering an opportunity in the Galapagos Islands to join biologist and award-winning wildlife photographer Pete Oxford on a week-long photography expedition. Teeming teem 1 v. teemed, teem·ing, teems v.intr. 1. To be full of things; abound or swarm: A drop of water teems with microorganisms. 2. with wildlife, much of it endemic to the islands, the Galapagos is truly a photographer's paradise. OOn this exclusive Goway expedition you will benefit from Pete's experience as a former naturalist guide and frequent visitor to the Galapagos for more than 20 years to ensure you are in the right place at the right time to get the best shotsO said Don Forster, product manager for AdventuresIncorporated. OTravelers will experience close encounters with the unique and famously tame wildlife and be ashore at the sites earlier than other Galapagos visitors to take advantage of the best morning light. The expedition has been scheduled for the best opportunity to capture a range of mating displays, including the elegant courtship dance of the Waved Albatross The Waved Albatross, Phoebastria irrorata - also known as Galapagos Albatross - is the only member of the Diomedeidae family located in the tropics. It breeds exclusively on Española Island in the Galápagos archipelago. , and to coincide with warm waters and the best visibility conditions for underwater photography Underwater photography is the process of taking photographs while underwater. It is usually done while scuba diving, but can be done while snorkeling or swimming. Overview .O For wildlife photography enthusiasts, this is a master-class run by a professional whose images have been featured 10 times in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Awards and who, with his long-time partner and wife, Rene Bish n. 1. Same as Bikh. , has published nine books, two of which focus entirely on the Galapagos. He is also published in many international magazines including National Geographic, BBC Wildlife, International Wildlife, GEO, Smithsonian, NatureOs Best, Airone and The Geographical. Spaces are strictly limited to 14 wildlife photography enthusiasts. The Wildlife Photography Expedition with Pete Oxford departs March 24 to April 2, 2010, and is priced at $5,950 per person double occupancy. Since 1970, Goway has been providing travel experiences to Africa, Asia, Australia and New Zealand New Zealand (zē`lənd), island country (2005 est. pop. 4,035,000), 104,454 sq mi (270,534 sq km), in the S Pacific Ocean, over 1,000 mi (1,600 km) SE of Australia. The capital is Wellington; the largest city and leading port is Auckland. and idyllic island destinations. For more information, call 888-469-2949 or visit www.AdventuresIncorporated.com or www.goway.com. Oct 22, 2009 Galapagos Islands Lindblad Expeditions is an expedition travel company providing voyages in the Galpagos, Antarctica, Baja California, Alaska and the Arctic. In 2004, Lindblad Expeditions joined in a mission-driven alliance with National Geographic to inspire people to explore and care about the planet. As pioneers of global exploration, the organizations work in tandem to produce innovative marine expedition programs and to promote conservation and sustainable tourism around the world. Lindblad Expeditions has been named ONo. 1 Small-Ship Cruise LineO and ONo. 1 Small Ship for FamiliesO (Travel + LeisureOs WorldOs Best Value Awards 2009); OThe Best Ships in the WorldO and OThe Best ItinerariesO (Cond Nast Traveler: Truth in Travel Awards 2008 and 2006). For more information, visit www.expedition.com. Oct 22, 2009 Los Cabos Island Destinations unveiled its Travelers Collection 2010, a four-color glossy portfolio featuring luxurious properties in warm-weather destinations across the globe. The new collection includes 127 hotels, resorts and villas, more than ever before, including a new resort in Oman and a handful of newly added Florida resorts. Also joining the ranks, and as featured on the brochure cover, is Capella Pedregal Los Cabos in Mexico. The Travelers Collection 2010 highlights perennial favorites such as Bali, Fiji, Costa Rica, Dubai, French Polynesia, HawaiOi, the Maldives, Mexico and the Caribbean. The collection was unveiled to more than 200 luxury travel professionals on Oct. 22, 2009, at an invitation-only event at The St. Regis 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 . Island DestinationsO team of destination specialists seeks out the newest hotspots and most exclusive hideaways throughout the world. Florida joins the elite collection for 2010, with five properties, including The Breakers in Palm Beach and The Setai, South Beach in Miami. In addition, the new Six Senses Hideaway Zighy Bay in Oman adds an indigenous flare to the collection. Island Destinations is also proud to be the exclusive tour operator in the U.S. for two new additions to the collection; The Setai, South Beach, and TuckerOs Point Hotel & Spa, Bermuda. Returning favorites include Cap Juluca, Anguilla; The Regent Palms, Turks and Caicos; Little Dix Bay, A Rosewood Resort, Virgin Gorda, BVI; and the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai The creator of this article, or someone who has substantially contributed to it, may have a conflict of interest regarding its subject matter. It may require cleanup to comply with Wikipedia's content policies, particularly neutral point of view. , Hawaii. All properties in the Travelers Collection 2010 are hand-picked, and personally toured by Island DestinationsO destination specialists, ensuring an unsurpassed level of excellence from cover to cover. For more information, call 877-903-2525 or visit www.islanddestinations.com. Oct 23, 2009 Los Cabos Tourists are scrambling to find flights out of Los Cabos on the Baja Peninsula as Tropical Storm Rick The name Rick has been used for two tropical cyclones in the Eastern Pacific Ocean and one tropical cyclone in the Western Pacific. It is used on the six-year lists in the Eastern Pacific:
n. 1. The act or an instance of sighting or reaching land after a voyage or flight. 2. The land sighted or reached after a voyage or flight. within the next 24 hours. Los Cabos authorities are expecting the storm to bring heavy downpours and possible flooding to the area. On Tuesday morning, Rick was downgraded to tropical storm status with sustained winds of 55 miles per hour. At 5:00 a.m. EDT EDT abbr. Eastern Daylight Time EDT Eastern Daylight Time EDT n abbr (US) (= Eastern Daylight Time) → hora de verano de Nueva York EDT , the storm was centered approximately 265 miles south southwest of 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. . Oct 20, 2009 Mexico Statements made by an official with MexicoOs National Migration Institute (INM INM Instituto Nacional de Migración (México) INM Integrated Noise Model (FAA) INM Institute of Naval Medicine (Royal Navy) INM Integrated Network Management ) this week confirmed the depth of his countryOs tourism crisis. According to Ernesto Rodriguez Chavez, director of the federal agencyOs migration studies center, the number of foreign visitors to Mexico registered an 18 percent drop between the months of January and August of this year. Rodriguez blamed the decline on the world economic crisis and the swine flu scare that peaked during the months of April and May, when the number of tourists fell in half compared with the same time frame in 2008. In 2008 an estimated 22.6 million foreign tourists visited Mexico, according to Amador Campos Aburto, an ex-mayor of Zihuatanejo who served as president of the lower house of the Mexican CongressO tourism commission during the 2006-09 legislature. Oct 21, 2009 Peru Adventure travel specialist Intrepid Travel is offering evening seminars for West Coast agents designed to promote Peru and IntrepidOs selection of touring options there, as well as a contest in which an Intrepid trip for two to Peru is being given away. The seminars, complete with drinks and appetizers, will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 18, at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco, and on Thursday, Nov. 19, at the Renaissance Hotel Seattle in Seattle. Additionally, all those attending the seminars will be eligible to win a trip for two on IntrepidOs Andes and the Amazon itinerary -- a 12-day trip from the heights of Peru to the Amazon lowlands (airfare and local payment not included). This prize has a value of approximately $4,000. One of IntrepidOs most popular destinations, Peru is featured on an impressive 48 itineraries, lasting from 4 to 113 days and ranging from Basix (Obackpacking with a guideO) to Comfort (Oadventure travel with a soft landing at nightO). Clients have the choice of itineraries dedicated to Peru or those which incorporate Peru with one or many other South American countries. To RSVP (ReSerVation Protocol) A communications protocol that signals a router to reserve bandwidth for real time transmission. RSVP is designed to clear a path for audio and video traffic, eliminating annoying skips and hesitations. for the seminars, e-mail Kate Rosen, IntrepidOs business development manager for Western USA, at krosen@intrepidtravel.com . For more information, visit www.intrepidtravel.com. Oct 23, 2009 ZZ AirGuide 091026 Editorial eMail: edit@AirGuideOnline.com For Air Transport & Travel Business Experts contact our Director of Content Aram Gesar eMail: bizintel@AirGuideOnline.com For Advertising and Marketing: advert@AirGuideOnline.com For Custom Content: content@AirGuideOnline.com ISSN ISSN abbr. International Standard Serial Number 1544-3760 - Copyright [c] 2009 AirGuide / Pyramid Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. |
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