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Top 10 Destinations This Fourth of July Weekend

Aleksandr Shatskih

Orlando, New York City, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, South Florida, Denver, Chicago, Washington DC, Seattle and San Francisco are the top 10 destinations this 4th of July, according to Travelocity.

15 Colossal Sculptures Made from Ocean Trash

Mihaela Lica Butler

The project was carried at the Artula Institute, and tool approximately 7,000 lbs. of trash from 20 miles of beaches along the Oregon coast to complete.

Summer Kicks-Off at the Crystal Mountain Resort

Aleksandr Shatskih

If you’re looking for somewhere to cool off this summer then you could do a whole lot worse than head on up to the Crystal Mountain Ski Resort near Seattle in Washington State for some summer skiing. The resort yesterday announced an action-packed summer program, while revealing that due to the addition of the Mount […]

Mammoth Mountain Resort Swings Into Summer

Aleksandr Shatskih

If you’re looking for an interesting way to entertain your dad this Father’s Day, look no further than a day of golfing and skiing action at the Mammoth Mountain resort in California – they’ve just announced a superb deal on a ski + golf package running from June 17 till July 4 for just $79! Visitors can […]

The Best of Norway: Real Places, People, and Things

Phil Butler

Are recent trip to Milan proved more fruitful than we could have imagined when to our surprise Italy was made much cooler by a Nordic blast. I am not referring to the arctic winds from crisp Scandinavia either, but of great people from a place not many will have heard of. What you are about to read will hopefully be as pleasant a surprise for you as Norwegians Frode and Yvonne Aass (image below) were for us.

Fund for Teachers – Connecting Teachers & Students This Summer

Aleksandr Shatskih

In rather uplifting news from the realm of education, some 430 teachers will be striking out on an expedition around the world this Summer. The teachers will embark on a 7 Continent odyssey with over $1.7M in Fund for Teachers grants.

The Czech Tourist Authority: Template for European Outreach

Phil Butler

In news from the Czech Republic, Tourist Authority Director Radka Neumannova is one Eastern European bureaucrat who knows how to engage and inform potential industry and tourists. Like many countries in the region, the Czech Republic is largely thought of as a travel destination for one city only. But there is a lot more to this vibrant destination than Prague.

Beerfest Asia 2011 Returns!

Aleksandr Shatskih

Beerfest Asia 2011 is back with a bang this weekend – get ready to celebrate the third installment of everybody’s favorite thirst-quenching festival at the Marian Promenade, Singapore, from June 16-19. Organized by Timbre Group and Sphere Exhibits, the four day festival promises to showcase in excess of 250 different types of beer from all […]

Argo Bordeaux Wine Cruise Pick

Aleksandr Shatskih

In news on the European river cruise scene, Gateway Destinations announced their upcoming collaboration with France Cruises for a once in a lifetime excursion into Bourdeaux wine country. The 11 day river cruise package begins in September, and highlights the wine of the region via sumptuous accommodations about the Mirabelle hotel barge.