Sunwear Sale Right Now
September 4, 2008 on 1:28 pm | In Adventure Travel, Africa, Alaska, Alberta, Antigua Barbuda Anquilla, Aruba Bonaire Curacao, Bahamas, Barbados, Beachbooker, Belize, Bermuda, British Columbia, California, Canada, Caribbean, Cayman Islands, Central America, Chicago, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, East Coast, Florida, French West Indies, Great Lakes, Grenada, Haiti, Hawaiian Islands, Jamaica, Labrador, Los Angeles, Manitoba, Miami, Midwest, Montserrat, NWT, New Brunswick, New England, New York City, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Orlando, PEI, Pacific Northwest, Plains States, Puerto Rico, Quebec, Rockies, Sailing, San Diego, San Francisco, Saskatchewan, Scuba Diving, Southwest, Spa Resorts, Sports Travel, Spring Break, St. Kitts Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Maarten, Surfing Resorts, Tennis, Texas, The Keys, The South, Toronto, Trinidad Tobago, Turks Caicos, USA, Virgin Islands, Yukon | Comments Off
Snowboards On Sale Right now
September 4, 2008 on 12:43 pm | In , Adventure Travel, Alaska, Alberta, British Columbia, Cabinweb, California, Canada, Chicago, East Coast, Great Lakes, Labrador, Los Angeles, Manitoba, Midwest, NWT, New Brunswick, New England, New York City, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, PEI, Pacific Northwest, Plains States, Quebec, Rockies, San Diego, San Francisco, Saskatchewan, Skiing Snowboarding, Southwest, Texas, The South, Toronto, USA, Yukon | Comments Off
Outdoor Gear Autumn Garage Sale
September 4, 2008 on 12:04 pm | In Adventure Travel, Alaska, Alberta, Beachbooker, British Columbia, Cabinweb, California, Canada, Caribbean, Central America, Chicago, East Coast, Florida, Great Lakes, Hawaiian Islands, Labrador, Los Angeles, Manitoba, Miami, Midwest, NWT, New Brunswick, New England, New York City, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Orlando, Outdoors, PEI, Pacific Northwest, Plains States, Quebec, Road Trips, Rockies, Sailing, San Diego, San Francisco, Saskatchewan, Scuba Diving, Southwest, Sports Travel, Surfing Resorts, Texas, The Keys, The South, Toronto, USA, Yukon | Comments Off
Tourist Guide Booking Tool
September 4, 2008 on 9:40 am | In Adventure Travel, Afghanistan, Africa, Alaska, Albania, Alberta, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua Barbuda Anquilla, Argentina, Aruba Bonaire Curacao, Asia, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Baja, Barbados, Beachbooker, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Borneo, Bosnia, Botswana, Brazil, British Columbia, Brunei, Bulgaria, Cabinweb, Cabo, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Cancun Cozumel Yucatan, Caribbean, Cayman Islands, Central America, Chad, Chicago, Chile, China, Colombia, Comores, Congo, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Crete, Croatia, Cruise Boats, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Dubai, East Coast, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Ethiopia, Europe, Fiji Islands, Finland, Florida, France, French West Indies, Gabon, Gambia, Germany, Ghana, Great Lakes, Greece, Grenada, Guam, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Hawaiian Islands, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Korea, Kuwait, Labrador, Laos, Las Vegas, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Lichtenstein, Lithuania, London, Los Angeles, Luxwmbourg, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Manitoba, Marianas, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Melanesia, Mexico, Miami, Micronesia, Middle East, Midwest, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Montserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, NWT, Namibia, Nepal, Netherlands, New Brunswick, New Caledonia, New England, New South Wales, New York City, New Zealand, Newfoundland, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Northern, Norway, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Oman, Ontario, Orlando, Outdoors, PEI, Pacific Islands, Pacific Northwest, Pakistan, Palestine, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Paris, Peru, Philippines, Plains States, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Quebec, Queensland, Reunion, Road Trips, Rockies, Romania, Rome, Russia, Rwanda, Samoa, San Diego, San Francisco, Saskatchewan, Saudia Arabia, Scotland, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sharjah, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South America, South Australia, Southwest, Spain, Sri Lanka, St. Kitts Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Maarten, Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Sydney, Syria, Tahiti, Taiwan, Tanzania, Tasmania, Texas, Thailand, The Keys, The South, Togo, Tonga, Toronto, Trinidad Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turks Caicos, Uganda, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Victoria, Vietnam, Virgin Islands, Wales, Western, Yemen, Yugoslavia, Yukon, Zaire, Zambia, Zanzibar, Zimbabwe | Comments Off
Explore Egypt with a tourist guide
Hailed as “the travel service innovation of 2008″ by the Irish Times
OurExplorer facilitates with ease the on-line booking of professional tourist guides from all over the world. Save time and money while you explore your next destination with the wisdom and guidance of a local.
Have you ever thought whilst visiting a new destination, “I wonder where the locals eat, drink, fish, ski, shop or party?” OurExplorer suggests its time for us all to stop simply sight-seeing but rather start exploring with the local wisdom and knowledge of a professional tourist guide.
OurExplorer has launched a new travel concept in BETA, a user-rated tourist guide booking tool created exclusively for your personal travel needs.
As the global financial crisis still looms, OurExplorer can save travellers hassle and money by getting the maximum out of their overseas adventure with a private tourist guide.
Enjoy the insight of the best shopping and value for money dining experiences in a city, directly from a native. Some tourist guides are currently offering special discounted rates and free tour hours on OurExplorer.
OurExplorer promote professional tourist guides only. Pre booking, the traveller can view their experience, license, past client testimonials or even chat with the tourist guide.
OurExplorer launched in July 2008 with now over 400 private tourist guides covering more than 80 countries worldwide — making it the biggest professional tourist guide directory in the world and growing all the time!
Make your trip overseas unique and full of adventure.
You book your flight and accommodation on-line, why not your tourist guide?
Get a tourist guide for land (city guide, mountain guide) or sea (diving guide).
Purpose of OurExplorer:
1. To help tourist guides increase their income thereby benefiting the local community - especially those in poor countries e.g. Kenya, Mexico and Cambodia.
2. Increase cross cultural awareness and acceptance via direct connection with locals e.g. people in USA get the chance to understand those in Pakistan and Israel
“Perhaps travel cannot prevent bigotry but it can introduce the idea that if we try and understand each other, we may even become friends,” said Mahatma Gandhi.
“Less than 9.7% of overseas travelers interact in meaningful discussion with a local,” according to the Tourism 2020 Vision reported by WTO.
The IMF concluded in March 2007 that “direct support of independent local businesses when you travel has the most positive results on local economy”.
“Rather than just donating money, OurExplorer is a sustainable long term solution to help low income families globally,” said David Cunningham (Chief Exploring Officer).
Silversea 2009 Silver Sailings Savings
September 2, 2008 on 10:57 am | In Alaska, Antigua Barbuda Anquilla, Aruba Bonaire Curacao, Asia, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Beachbooker, Belize, Bermuda, Cabo, California, Canada, Cancun Cozumel Yucatan, Caribbean, Cayman Islands, Central America, Chicago, Costa Rica, Cruise Boats, Cuba, Denmark, Dominica, Dominican Republic, East Coast, Europe, Finland, Florida, France, French West Indies, Germany, Great Lakes, Greece, Grenada, Haiti, Hawaiian Islands, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, London, Los Angeles, Malta, Mexico, Middle East, Monaco, Montenegro, Montserrat, Netherlands, New South Wales, New York City, Norway, Paris, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Rome, Russia, San Diego, San Francisco, Saudia Arabia, Scotland, South America, Spain, St. Kitts Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Maarten, Sweden, Sydney, Tahiti, Texas, The Keys, The South, Toronto, Trinidad Tobago, Turks Caicos, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Virgin Islands, Wales | Comments Off
Ultra luxury Silversea Cruises has launched its Silver Sailings Savings programme for 2009, offering special savings of up to 50 per cent for a limited time on selected 7-18 day all-inclusive voyages including some sailings during Prince Albert II’s inaugural season in Polynesia.. From South America, Alaska, the South Pacific and the Caribbean to Northern Europe, the Mediterranean and the Far East, sailings onboard Silversea’s intimate, all-suite vessels offer the very best in ocean travel.
Cruise in pampered Silversea luxury aboard Silver Shadow on an 18 day voyage departing 11 April 2009 from Sydney to Singapore via Hayman Island, Komodo Island, Bali, Semarang and Karimunjawa Archipelago, enjoying a saving of 30 per cent. All-inclusive cruise-only fares start from US$$10,496* per person, double occupancy.
Be one of the first to experience a South Pacific sailing onboard world-class expedition ship Prince Albert II. Savings of up to 40 per cent are available across all accommodation categories on a series of 10-15 day Polynesian voyages between March and September 2009. All-inclusive cruise-only fares start from US$3537* per person, double occupancy, for ten day Papeete to Papeete sailings departing 31 March, 5 May, 3 August, 7 and 28 September, via Raiatea, Maupihaa and Huahine in the Society Islands and Tikihau, Rangiroa, Apataki, Arutua and Fakarava in the Tuamotu Archipelago.
Experience the best of the Mediterranean by taking advantage of a 50 per cent saving on a 7 day cruise on Silver Whisper departing Rome on 6 June 2009 for Monte Carlo, with calls in Portovenere, Barcelona and Cannes. All-inclusive cruise-only fares start from US$$3,247* per person, double occupancy. Alternatively combine three consecutive 7 days voyages departing from Barcelona to Athens on 20 June and enjoy a spectacular 21 day voyage through the Mediterranean US$13,339* per person, double occupancy.
On 1 March 2009, sail in a luxurious Vista Suite aboard Silver Cloud for 15 days from Rio de Janeiro to Barbados via Grenada and French Guiana and enjoy a saving of 50 per cent. All-inclusive cruise-only fares start from US$$5,497* per person, double occupancy.
Kick off 2009 in style with a 10 day cruise between Port Louis and Cape Town via Madagascar departing 3 January 2009 on Silver Wind. All-inclusive cruise-only fares start from US$$4,917* per person, double occupancy – a saving of 40 per cent.
The Silversea fleet offers the luxury and elegance of a private yacht and the services of a five-star hotel, with distinctive European styling and a convivial atmosphere amongst well-travelled, international guests. Fares are all inclusive with all ocean-view suite accommodation, complimentary wines, champagnes and spirits, and guests can dine at their leisure in a choice of four gourmet restaurants. The friendly Silversea service is renowned and all gratuities are included.
*Port charges, government fees and taxes are additional. All costs are based on per person, double occupancy. Subject to availability. Savings are available for a limited time only.
Silversea Cruises is recognized as an innovator in the luxury segment, offering guests large-ship amenities aboard four intimate vessels, Silver Cloud, Silver Wind, Silver Shadow, and Silver Whisper, all designed to offer an atmosphere of all inclusive conviviality and casual elegance. With the addition of the regal expedition ship Prince Albert II in 2008, the company’s itineraries encompass all seven continents.
Silversea Cruises has announced major dry-dock refurbishments are planned for its 296-guest sister ships Silver Cloud and Silver Wind to bring their interiors in line with the style of its newest ship, the 540-guest Silver Spirit (scheduled for delivery in December 2009). For Silver Wind , the month-long refurbishment will take place this November and Silver Cloud’s in May 2009.
Silversea has for the past four consecutive years been named Best Cruise Line by readers of Australia’s Luxury Travel and Style magazine. For nine consecutive years, Silversea has been named “Number One Small Ship Line” in the Readers’ Choice survey conducted by Conde Nast Traveler magazine in the USA and in 2007 was the only cruise line named in the UK edition of Condé Nast Traveller’s “Top 100 Luxury Travel Experiences” at the same time topping the Small Cruise Line award for the eighth time. Silversea has been selected as “World’s Best Small Ship Line” in the US Travel + Leisure readers’ poll for the past eight years, and “Best Luxury Cruise Operator” twice in the TravelWeekly Asia Industry Awards, 2007 and 2008.
Music Networking Initiative
September 2, 2008 on 9:52 am | In Alaska, California, Chicago, East Coast, Festivals, Florida, Great Lakes, Hawaiian Islands, Los Angeles, Miami, Midwest, New England, New York City, Orlando, Pacific Northwest, Performing Arts, Plains States, San Diego, San Francisco, Southwest, Texas, The Keys, The South, USA, Webbandstand, comedy | Comments Off
As an up and coming Record Producer, Matthews recognized the void in North Carolina’s developing music scene, of an exclusive and consistent networking medium for local artists, producers, dj’s, managers and entrepreneurs.
DURHAM, NC, - Calvin Matthews of The Industry Connect recently announced August 5th as the debut of Industry Tuesday, the first of many monthly networking opportunities for aspiring artists and entrepreneurs to interact with regional music industry professionals every first Tuesday of the month.
As an up and coming Record Producer, Matthews recognized the void in North Carolinaâ s developing music scene, of an exclusive and consistent networking medium for local artists, producers, djâ s, managers and entrepreneurs.
“Our goal is to create an atmosphere that allows individuals in the local music industry to forge solid business relationships and share information.
A well-informed music community that is well-connected can make a stronger impact on the local and mainstream industry, as felt most recently by the Atlanta music scene. I anticipate the Industry Connect effort to play a major role in establishing North Carolina as a solid force with the music business,” states Matthews.
As with any profession, networking is a key ingredient in the recipe for success. This monthâ s edition will be held at The 202 Lounge, on 6905 Fayetteville Rd., in Durham, North Carolina and is scheduled for 7p.m. to 9p.m..
This event has no cover and attendance is limited. RSVP at http://entertain.meetup.com/17
Hunting Gear on Sale for 2008 Season
September 1, 2008 on 11:27 am | In Alaska, Alberta, British Columbia, Cabinweb, California, Canada, Chicago, East Coast, Florida, Great Lakes, Labrador, Los Angeles, Manitoba, Miami, Midwest, NWT, New Brunswick, New England, New York City, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Orlando, PEI, Pacific Northwest, Plains States, Quebec, Rockies, San Diego, San Francisco, Saskatchewan, Southwest, Sports Travel, Texas, The Keys, The South, Toronto, USA, Yukon | Comments Off
Ski holiday prices rise by 7-8 per cent
September 1, 2008 on 10:10 am | In Adventure Travel, Alaska, Alberta, Austria, British Columbia, Cabinweb, Canada, Europe, Finland, France, Germany, Great Lakes, Italy, London, Midwest, New England, Pacific Northwest, Paris, Plains States, Rockies, Rome, San Francisco, Scotland, Skiing Snowboarding, Spain, Sports Travel, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Wales | Comments Off
The price of ski holidays for next year has risen by around 7-8 per cent compared with last season but bookings have not yet been affected, according to Crystal Ski.
Speaking at the launch of the operator’s annual ski report, managing director Mathew Prior said the increasing price of fuel and the poor sterling/euro exchange rate had left companies with no choice but to put prices up.
“Prices have gone up on average by 7-8 per cent and slightly more than that in peak season,” he said.
“But there are good early booking offers to temper the effects. However, you can’t get away from the fact that prices have had to rise. For US trips, the rises are slightly smaller.”
Prior said bookings for the 2008-09 season were strong, despite the uncertain economy.
“Demand for next year is pretty good,” he said. “There’s no evidence yet of people trading down. Skiing is not just a holiday, it’s a hobby, a pastime and we expect the ski holiday to remain an unavoidable fixture in the calendar.
“However, people may become more selective about who they travel with and what they buy.”
Crystal’s predictions of hot resorts for next season are Whistler in Canada, Formigal in Spain, Ischgl in Austria, Finnish resorts such as Levi, and Davos and Klosters in Switzerland.
Prior said his tip for families was to travel at Easter.
“It’s a great time for families. The weather can be warm with good snow. It’s easy to get obsessed by half term but there are other options.”
Westin Partners with Floral Designer Jane Packer
September 1, 2008 on 9:27 am | In Alaska, Baja, Cabo, California, Cancun Cozumel Yucatan, Chicago, East Coast, Florida, Gaming Resorts, Golf Resorts, Great Lakes, Hawaiian Islands, Hotels, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Mexico, Miami, Midwest, New England, New York City, Orlando, Pacific Northwest, Plains States, Rockies, San Diego, San Francisco, Southwest, Texas, The Keys, The South | Comments Off
Westin Hotels & Resorts announced a new partnership with floral designer Jane Packer. Starting this month, all Westin Hotels & Resorts worldwide will debut original arrangements designed by Packer. Packer has guided Westin by creating a style guide that will be used by each hotel’s florist and that illustrates the materials and techniques needed to create the new signature Westin Hotels botanicals.
