Buying an island can prove a riches to rags investment
EVER since Robert Louis Stevenson penned Treasure Island, fortune hunters and developers have dreamt of their own tropical palm-fringed paradise where X marks the spot. In the 1980s, Queensland even...
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12 Fishing boats on the beach at Tofo, Inhambane, a vast arc of silver sand, lined with dunes and coconut palms, as well as diving and snorkelling facilities. Photographs: getty imagesA fish market in...
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Martinique: Chef Guy Ferdinand cooks it up on the Caribbean Island's west coast Ann Yungmeyer Guy Ferdinand relies on on simple, innovative French-Creole cuisine, as well as good legs, to pull this...
View ArticleMegaworld considers renaming city’s convention center
MEGAWORLD Corp. is considering the idea of permanently naming the proposed convention center as the Iloilo City International Convention Center comparable to other international convention centers in...
View ArticleTourists chill out in the Valley of snow
Sub-zero temperatures fail to dampen spirits Tourists complain about jacked-up fares and rates but return home with wonderful experiences from this beautiful place. When Deepak Kumar planned to visit...
View ArticleSun, sand and root canal: Medical tourism booms in Costa Rica
SAN JOSE (Reuters) - When Canadian house cleaner Marlene Trithardt needed a tooth replaced, she drove past her local dentist's office in Alberta and flew to the beach paradise of Costa Rica - to save...
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In more tropical locales of the world, the holiday season is the beginning of the tourism season. From my two years in the Caribbean as a Peace Corps volunteer and interacting with countless tourists...
View ArticleCosta Rica's Medical Tourism Boom
SAN JOSE - When Canadian house cleaner Marlene Trithardt needed a tooth replaced, she drove past her local dentist's office in Alberta and flew to the beach paradise of Costa Rica - to save money....
View Article10 best budget destinations for 2013
Top 2013 destinations include Bratislava, Boracay Island and closer to home --Nashville.iStock We did the homework, now all you have to do is pack your bags. Here, next year's affordable...
View ArticleSun, sand and a root canal
San Jose - When Canadian house cleaner Marlene Trithardt needed a tooth replaced, she drove past her local dentist's office in Alberta and flew to the beach paradise of Costa Rica - to save money....
View ArticleEurope 2013-2014: Transat Offer Unveiled (Transat AT Inc)
Montreal, November 28, 2012 Transat, one of the world's largest international tour operators and Canada's leader in holiday travel, launches its 2013-2014 Europe season with a renewed offer promoting...
View ArticleFive affordable travel spots in the Caribbean
Yeah, sure, the economy is bouncing back and weâre all feeling flush, primed for a five-star tropical escape. Or maybe the swelling stock market hasnât trickled up to your pocketbook quite yet?...
View Article04-12-2012 - USTOA Members Offer Vacation Packages That Give Back.pdf (USTOA...
USTOA MEMBERS OFFER VACATION PACKAGES THAT "GIVE BACK" NEW YORK - April 12, 2012 - For travelers seeking greater fulfillment, combining traditional travel with volunteer work often provides...
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Hotel rates in Ko Phi Phi, Thailand, have dropped by 27 percent. (Photo: Steve Allen / Dreamstime.com) Year after year, friends and family of the Budget Travel staff inevitably ask us the same...
View ArticleSeniors encouraged to try backpacking
Instead of predictable package tours, try backpacking. And go solo if youre game for unexpected adventures. SENIORS who love to travel usually stick to package tours. Its a painless form of travel...
View ArticleThe 10 Best All-Inclusive Hotels On The Planet
Whether you love them or hate them, there's no denying that all-inclusive hotels make travel easier. These hotels are one-stop destinations with food, entertainment, activities and accommodations all...
View ArticleTop Cruise Ships Of 2012: Cruise Critic Picks, Right Or Wrong
Cruise Critic is a major resource for many cruise travelers who visit the interactive web site frequently for a variety of reasons. Some visit Cruise Critic to chat/learn/fight with other cruise...
View Article12 12 12 Is Coming, Like It Or Not
12 12 12 is more than just next Wednesday and an unusual calendar date. The Mayan calendar has it as a time of transformation and evolution. Basically the end of time as we know it, Mayan's believed...
View ArticleBohol’s newest pride launched
It was a sunny weekend in late November when The Bellevue Resort, the newest venture of The Bellevue Hotels & Resorts (BH&R) led by its brilliant chairman Johnny Chan, formally its doors as...
View ArticleConscious Consumption In Cuba: How To Have A More Authentic Trip While...
Flower stand in Old Havana Until very recently, nearly every entity in Cuba was owned and operated by the government. But in the past few years, the Cuban government has tried to promote private...
View ArticleLargest Online Travel Agency in St. Maarten / St. Martin Announces New...
SXM Deals takes on the big increase in tourism on island by adding a bigger selection of tours to its excursion list and partners with SXM Privilege, a membership system that grants members a big...
View ArticleTaking the kids -- and planning ahead to de-stress weather travel woes
Hunter Crosby, left, 9, and Scout Crosby, 8, play video games as they wait while their parents try to make alternative travel arrangements at San Francisco International Airport. Many flights to the...
View ArticleHot to Globe Trot for 2013… (IAG - International Consolidated Airlines Group...
From the far-flung to the unsung, British Airways has compiled its top 13 destinations to visit in 2013. If 2012 was about East London, then 2013 is about the Far East - as holidaymakers seek the...
View ArticleIndustry celebrated at 2012 NSW Tourism Awards (State Government of New...
The achievements of the State's Tourism industry were celebrated overnight during a gala ceremony to mark the 2012 NSW Tourism Awards. Minister for Tourism and Major Events, George Souris,...
View ArticleReligious congregation set to boost hospitality business
The Maha Kumbh starting next month will not only be one of the biggest religious congregations of the world for over a month, but also give a fillip to the local tourism industry. The hotel industry...
View ArticleA Maldives Holiday Will Allow Your Cares To Float Away
‘Always Natural’ But Not Here Forever. Holiday In The Maldives While You Can. Maldives – Always Natural’ is the brand-new slogan which this archipelago of 1200 coral islands has adopted. It underscores...
View ArticleZackariya: Travel Is Key To Growth
By The United States of America – which has the world's biggest economy with a GDP of about $15 trillion - is now showing tentative signs of a turnaround. This is reflected in the growth of the labor...
View ArticleVisitors Celebrate Nationally-Recognized Annual Festivals and Events on The...
(Source: Lee County, FL) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 2012 CONTACTS: Nancy Hamilton, Lee Rose, Francesca Donlan (239) 338-3500 Visitors celebrate nationally-recognized annual festivals and events on...
View ArticleWater festival gets a splashy start
SHARJAH – The Sharjah Water Festival once again boasts an array of world-renowned entertainers in its sixth edition, adding more diamonds to its crown as the Capital of Arab Tourism. The festival...
View ArticleThe Many Faces of Winter Holidays: Christmas by New York City example
It's almost Christmas time and you know what that means? It means that the Christmas markets and the Christmas tree tents have been popping up across the cities around the world. While in Europe, one...
View ArticleThis week’s best travel bargains
What’s the Deal? This week’s best travel bargains around the globe. Loading... Comments Weigh In Corrections? Recommend Personal Post Land ●Save 25 percent on last-minute fishing trips in Belize....
View ArticleOUR VIEW: One budget deal won't fix it (poll)
As we careen toward the fiscal cliff, a new socioeconomic meme surges through the culture disguised as cheerful, brilliant insight. Expect to hear this at holiday cocktail parties, even from friends...
View ArticleTickle Your Taste Buds with a Thomas Cook Holiday
LONDON, November 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Whether you've enjoyed some fantastic sun dried tomatoes on holiday in Greece or tried tagines in Morocco, food is often one of the most memorable experiences...
View ArticleThe Woodlands, TX Hotel Heralds the Holidays with Weekend Deal
PRWeb | November 26, 2012 Comments (0) E-mail Print Tweet Page 1 of 1 Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center invites guests to stay for breakfast throughout the winter holiday season...
View ArticleInaugural Tropic Air Service Boosts Belize Travel Says Chaa Creek
Travellers to Belize will find it easier to combine a Caribbean beach vacation with a rainforest and Maya temple experience, thanks to today’s launch of a new air service linking Belize’s San Ignacio...
View ArticleCOVER STORY: ‘Staying @ home’ while on holiday
HOME COMFORTS: Staying in holiday homes in lieu of more traditional accommodations like hotels is a fast-growing trend when it comes to holidays Imagine the following: a week-long school break is...
View ArticlePositive trend in overnight stays but revenue declines (Instituto Nacional...
(Source: Instituto Nacional de Estatística) Tourism Activity October 2012 13 December 2012 Positive trend in overnight stays but revenue declines The tourism accommodation activity accounted for 3.5...
View ArticleTransat introduces new holiday packages to "live the Haiti experience"
Transat and the Haitian Ministry of Tourism join forces to stimulate tourism development in Haiti, a country with an abundance of culture, history and natural beauty MONTREAL, Dec. 13, 2012 /CNW...
View ArticleCanadian travel agents visit Antigua (Antigua and Barbuda Government)
Canadian travel agents visit Antigua Posted On: November 26, 2012 The most recent addition to airlift into Antigua & Barbuda, WestJet Airlines through its subsidiary WestJet Vacations recently...
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