Adjust your departure and return dates, if you want a better flight fare this season, Travelocity advised.
Who Wants To Be a “Merry Millionaire?”
Viejas Casino’s Million Dollar Madness has just been announced. Members of the casino’s V Club get a daily chance to win $1,000,000.
Thomas Cook to Cut 500 Positions in UK
Thomas Cook will cut 500 managerial and support jobs in the UK, in addition to renegotiating supplier costs and reducing its buying requirements, and upgrading its IT infrastructure.
On the Run: Back in Traben – Trarbach, Designer Shopping and a Less Exciting Meal
Still on the run in Germany, on the Mosel, back to Traben-Trarbach, a small city that has the potential to make any traveler fall in love with its charm. And it’s not only the city that makes one return. The people are as wonderful. Since you are already familiar with this must-see attraction within the […]
Ukraine Tourism Report Q4 2010 Forecasts Growth Of 7% Y-O-Y in Tourist Arrival Numbers
To meet the UEFA requirements for the 2012 championship, Ukraine needs to improve its infrastructure. In 2010, tourist entries grew 7% y-o-y compared to 2009, but the growth is not enough to guarantee Ukraine that it will co-host the 2012 UEFA championship with Poland.
Black Friday 2010 Deals for Travelers
Beginning with travel essentials from Amazon.com, to Black Friday 2010 specials from LuggageGuru.com, we got it all covered.
2010 Leading Hotels and Resorts in Eastern Europe
Which are the best hotels, spas and resorts in Eastern Europe? The following list shows all the venues awarded gold at the 17th World Travel Awards.
France Celebrates Its Beaujolais Nouveau
France is most inviting in November, when midnight on the third Thursday of the month, they open the first bottle of Beaujolais Nouveau.
Got a Crazy Travel Story? Then You Could Be a Winner in the “Mile High Text Club” Contest
Toktumi launched a contest (November 16 – December 3), rewarding the “craziest” flight stories with a shopping trip for two to New York City including airfare, luxury hotel, lunch with Steven Slater, and a $500 Gift Card.
Carnival Splendor Officially Out of Service Till January Next Year
Carnival Cruise Lines has canceled voyages of the Carnival Splendor through the departure of January 9, 2011, to allow time for repairs following an engine room fire last week.
Falconry, a Living Human Heritage Still Preserved in the Czech Republic
The Czech Republic joins the United Arab Emirates, Belgium, France, Republic of Korea, Mongolia, Morocco, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Spain and the Syrian Arab Republic in this year’s proposed nomination for falconry on the UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding.
Sutartinės, Lithuania’s Music Gems, UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Candidates
In an effort to preserve the essence, and the tradition, Lithuania has proposed the Sutartinės for inclusion on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity 2010.
Advaya Hospitality Wants to Be Second to None
U.S.-based hospitality entrepreneurs John Russell, Chris Jones, David Klein and David Young are teaming up with Auro Hospitality Group, LLC, the visionaries behind one of India’s top lodging companies, Chennai-based Auromatrix, to create a company that aims to bring the next generation of lifestyle hotels and related products to major cities worldwide: Advaya. The name […]
The Azerbaijani Rug, a Possible UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Candidate
Azerbaijan hopes to see the Azerbaijani carpet (Azərbaycan Xalçası) on the 2010 UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Armenia Wants Its Khachkar on the UNESCO List of Intangible Heritage 2010
Armenia hopes to preserve the symbolism and craftsmanship of Khachkars, Armenian cross-stones.
Turkey Eyes Three UNESCO Intangible Heritage Spots
These are: the Kırkpınar oil wrestling festival, the Semah, Alevi-Bektaşi ritual and the traditional Sohbet meetings.
Three Treasures from Croatia Proposed for the UNESCO List of Intangible Heritage 2010
These are ojkanje singing, the Sinjska Alka tournament and the gingerbread making craft from Northern Croatia.
Slovakia Calling: Christmas Market in Bratislava
In Bratislava, adults are children again, for one month, beginning November 19 to December 23, 2010. It’s the time of the Christmas Market.
Slovenia Presents the Gay and Lesbian Film Festival 2010
The Ljubljana Gay and Lesbian Film Festival begins November 27 to December 5. Films screened at the festival are meant to promote tolerance and awareness.
TomTom Launched HD Traffic in Eight More Countries
TomTom has doubled the number of countries where HD Traffic™ is available, adding Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, Norway, Spain and Sweden.