Air Jamaica and JTB continue to work together to promote annual music Festival slated for January 22 - 24, 2009! Jamaica: The Jamaica Tourist Board and Air Jamaica have once again partnered with Turnkey Productions to be major sponsorsof the annual jazz and blues festival held each January in Montego Bay. A strategic decision was taken to rename the festival to give the Jamaica Brand prime positioning. To facilitate this move the JTB agreed to add their official JAMAICA branding to the name... Read Full Story
Plaza De Espana, Guam O ne of the remnants of Spanish colonial rule on Guam is located in the center of the capital city, Hagatna, near the Catholic Basilica called the Plaza de Espana. These restful looking ruins that are typically landscape are the remains of what used to be the seat and home of the Spanish Governor of Guam. As a young boy, this was a park that I would go play in and enjoy, especially when the flame trees were in bloom. I remember the quietness of the place and the... Read Full Story
The eighth annual International Luxury Travel Market has announced the ultra.travel awards that were presented in the ILTM UltraTravel Forum. The award winners were: Red Travel, Italia in Ferrari; Jumeirah Bab Al Shams, Dubai; Singita Game Reserves, Southern Africa; Amanresorts - Aman at Summer Palace, Beijing, and Explora - Atacama Desert, Chile. Read Full Story
Pontins is experiencing a Renaissance with UK travellers staying at home this year. Following announcement of a £50million investment plan, the traditional UK holiday company are advertising for 2000 new workers to meet the demand of new bookings coming in. Why is this? Two reasons as far as I can see: 1) The upsurge in UK holidays is due in part to caution over spending in these harsh economic times. 2) The drop in pound sterling against the Euro has meant that European travel is far too... Read Full Story
One of my favourite Welsh haunts is Tenby and it's surrounding area. There is so much to do, it makes for a perfect family holiday - even if you don't get beach weather every day. Tenby itself has plenty of facilities for the traveller and plenty of room on it's beaches. There is an array of places to eat with fresh fish being the speciality along with a variety of Welsh lamb dishes. Venture into the surrounding countryside for attractions such as Folly Farm (for the kids), Pembertons... Read Full Story
I have spent many a long hour driving through France enjoying the rural outlook and visiting local 'caves' (vendors of the local wines). Even though I am a New World wine drinker in the main, there is something appealing about sampling local wines in the country most famous for it's vineyards . I have twice travelled down from Calais to the South via Lyon, Dijon, Orange and Avignon. The first time I went back the way I came, the second time I headed over to the West Coast for the return leg... Read Full Story
So good they named it twice, and who could argue? I am a great fan of New York and all that it stands for. There is so much to see and do that it's impossible to talk about this city in just a few lines. Here is all life from the grandeur of the big stores and enormous buildings, to bums, entertainers and 'ladies of the night' in the streets, you never know quite what you will see around the next corner. Central Park pictured below is an oasis of green and (mostly) genteel tranquility... Read Full Story
Jersey is the southernmost part of the British Isles, actually placed someway further south than many French towns, and having a distinctly Anglo-French atmosphere. The weather here is naturally better then mainland UK and is the perfect getaway if you don't want to go anywhere too foreign! You can fly or get the ferry, I have done both but the last time I flew back from Jersey, the plane was so old it actually had genuine leather seats... There is plenty to see and lots to get involved in... Read Full Story
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, Asia Pacific's leading luxury hotel group, celebrates the grand opening of Shangri-La Hotel, Wenzhou with an opening rate of RMB 888 ($130) per night for a deluxe room. Valid until 28 February 2010, the opening rate includes daily breakfast and marks the completion of all facilities at the hotel, which is one of three Shangri-La properties in China's southern Zhejiang province. Read Full Story
Lacking the self-importance of Monte Carlo, yet just as impressive a destination is the picturesque town of Menton. For us an unexpected delight after a slightly disappointing visit to Monaco. I had been to Monte Carlo before so I was keen to visit again, but somehow, the tiny province with it's larger than life personality is not a place that invites you to stay for long. We had spent a disappointing night in a very cheap hostel in Cannes and were looking for some relaxation. Moving further... Read Full Story
