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Travel Alert: Anti-U.S. Actions

Aleksandr Shatskih

The U.S. State Department issued a worldwide travel alert for U.S. citizens late on Tuesday. The alert can be found in full on the official U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Bureau of Consular Affairs website.

Best Days to Travel this Thanksgiving

Aleksandr Shatskih

According to Priceline.com reports, the best days to travel this Thanksgiving are 19 and 20 November, and 25 November, the very Thanksgiving Day 2011.

Singapore’s Tiger Spreads Wings

Aleksandr Shatskih

In news from Singapore based Tiger Airways, the airline has proposed the purchase of 33 % of PT Mandala Airlines of Indonesia. The latter is currently undergoing financial restructuring according to Indonesian law. The restructured airline also announced plans to adopt the highly successful Tiger business model for future operations.

Miss Universe 2011: Eastern European Candidates

Aleksandr Shatskih

Eastern Europe is cradle for some of the most beautiful women on earth, and in this case, in the Universe – or at least, they hope to be. If one of them is crowned Miss Universe this year, the people of Eastern Europe will have a lot to celebrate. These are the Eastern European ambassadors […]

Countdown Begins for Oktoberfest 2011

Aleksandr Shatskih

This year, the festival opens officially on September 17th, with the mayor of Munich tapping the first keg of Oktoberfest beer. The festival will last until October 3rd, 2011.

Egyptian Papyrus Making – Up Close

Aleksandr Shatskih

As part of any guided tour to the Pyramids of Giza, a stop at one of the many Papyrus vendors on the main strip leading up to the plateau, is simply a must. The art that is drawn on the papyrus paper is almost as valuable as the paper itself, and visitors can purchase anything from a classic cartouche with your name in hieroglyphics, to a depiction of the ancient Egyptian zodiac, or even one of my favorites, a more modern work of a Pharaoh’s bust. But what you take along in understanding, will be even more valuable weighed against the sands of time.

WTTC: Tourism for Tomorrow 2012 Kick Off

Aleksandr Shatskih

Every year the World Travel & Tourism Council invites tourism businesses, organizations, and even destinations to apply for the worldwide Tourism for Tomorrow Awards. The council just announced this year’s competition for gaining recognition via best practices in sustainable tourism.

TripAdvisor’s Fake Reviews Sickness Goes Critical

Phil Butler

TripAdvisor, the leading online travel reviews site in the world, is now under investigation by the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) over concerns reviews from travelers may be illegitimate. A formal investigation has reportedly been launched on the heels of complaints TripAdvisor’s reviews problems have reached monumental levels.

Eliza Dushku Promoting Albanian Tourism

Aleksandr Shatskih

Eliza Dushku, an American actress of Albanian and Danish descent, has visited her father’s country of origin, to film a documentary that will promote the tourism and culture of Albania.

12 Amazing 2012 Theme Voyages with Crystal Cruises Announced

Aleksandr Shatskih

These include Ocean Views, Big Band & Ballroom Dance, Emerging Artists, Wine & Food Festival, Film & Theater, Golf, Jazz, NFL Legends, Floral Design, Comprehensive Creative Learning Institute, President’s Cruise and Crystal Society.