From the cold ice fields of Siberia, to stunning Moscow, Russia celebrates today the shortest day of the year – the Winter Solstice 2010.
Moscow Celebrates the Season with the Russian Winter Festival
The Russian Winter Festival in Moscow will open its gates this December 25, to last till January 9, 2011
Tallinn’s Open Air Museum Celebrates Christmas Tomorrow
With the Christmas Village at the Estonian Open Air Museum the organizers hope to revive some of the Christmas celebrations of Estonia’s ancestors.
Latvian Ethnographic Open-air Museum Celebrates Christmas
The Latvian Ethnographic Open-air Museum invites visitors who stop by on December 19th between 12:00 and 21:00 to celebrate an early Christmas, with folk group performances, acting workshops, and a horse-drawn sleigh ride.
Albania, Montenegro and Bosnia-Herzegovina Flooded
It is not the ideal time to travel to Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Serbia or Montenegro. The five Eastern European countries were hit by a natural disaster of unprecedented proportions.
goHow Airport Mobile App Helps You Make the Most of Your Flight
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) has launched two new technology-based services to help travelers make the most of their trip through Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP).
31st Edition of the Trier Christmas Market in Full Swing
Traditional Christmas markets are currently enchanting children and adults alike all over Europe. Among them, the one in Trier is one of the most popular.
Big Travel Savings This Winter, with Travelocity
Travelocity helps ease worry by giving cost-conscious travelers a head start with the “New Year’s Sale,” where shoppers can now get up to 45 percent savings on hotel and vacation packages.
It Pays to Visit Taiwan
On November 26th, the country welcomed its 5 millionth visitor at the Taoyuan International Airport, with a ceremony worthy of royalty.
Hotel Prices Fall in Eastern Europe
Good news for travelers to Eastern Europe: the hotel prices in the part of the continent are lower than elsewhere, even for premium accommodation.
Hyatt Place Pittsburgh-North Shore Opened Today
Hyatt Hotels & Resorts and LodgeWorks, L.P. today announce the opening of Hyatt Place Pittsburgh-North Shore, located just minutes from downtown Pittsburgh.
The Cheapest Days to Fly These Holidays
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.