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NATAS Travel Fair Kicks Off Tomorrow in Singapore

Aleksandr Shatskih

The 2011 edition of the NATAS Travel Fair, Singapore’s largest travel fair organized by National Association of Travel Agents (NATAS), will take place at the Singapore Expo, Halls 4 & 5 from 25-27 February.

Tribute to A Sci-Fi Legend: Ion Hobana

Phil Butler

In honor of one of Romania’s and the world’s great writers, Ion Hobana, who made my lovely wife’s childhood that much more rich, I dedicate this short tribute.

Ion Hobana (lower left), 80, died of cancer on yesterday, February 22, 2011 in Bucharest. Hobana was Romania’s best most widely known Science Fiction writer, for Romanians and people around the world, a artist of the perhaps, even the inevitable.

New Zealand Earthquake Travel Update

Aleksandr Shatskih

Christchurch International Airport is open for domestic flights and international flights, the Lyttelton Port is operational, railways remain closed.

New Zealand Quake Unhinges Glacial Ice

Phil Butler

A deadly earthquake has stunned the people of New Zealand leaving in its wake at least 65 dead and many more injured or in a state of upheaval. The 6.3 magnitude quake caused the city of Christchurch to shudder violently, and even dislodged a massive chunk of glacial ice.

Karlo Damijanić – Croatia’s World Class Bartender

Phil Butler

Karlo Damijanić from Pula, Croatia took fourth place in the recent World Bartender Championships in Singapore. Taking part in the “flair category,” the 23 drink juggler extraordinary gave gave a superb stage performance, taking Croatia to the World Cup for the first time ever. Karlo is aiming even higher for next year’s competition.

Travelocity’s Roaming Gnome Travels to Brazil

Mihaela Lica Butler

The campaign is currently live on Travelocity. Elements include targeted banner ads to shoppers to South America, email placements and a custom micro-site featuring premier tourism destinations within Brazil

Langkawi Water Festival – A Thai Watersport Jewel

Aleksandr Shatskih

If you are an extreme sports fan, and just happen to be headed to Thailand, then the much anticipated Langkawi Water Festival should be right up your alley. Hosted by the Malaysian resort, this high octane event is an opportunity to be amazed and to cool off under the hot Thai sun.

Are UK Airlines Rip-Off Artists?

Phil Butler

According to a press release from the Air Travel Advisory Bureau, customers of some UK airlines may have been ripped off to the tune of millions of pounds in unreceived refunds, Air Passenger Duty (APD), and canceled airline purchases.