Kill the Travel Press Release-Tweet it Instead

So I was sitting at a media lunch when I overheard someone from a Canadian tourism office say to her companion that they were thinking of no longer sending travel media releases out. They were going to tweet them instead.

I was taken aback because just an hour previously, I wrote  this article and thought somehow she was the  angel of affirmation.

But she’s right on.

I receive on average 35 travel press releases a day,  in one form or another.

And that’s

As I start packing for yet another intercontinental flight, I came to the happy realization that I am now quite good at this. I know not to take more than one pair of shoes, two pairs of jeans, and save the weight and space for a few extra pair of BVDs.

In the last year I have been in five continents and if you want to get technical,  I could claim two sub continents. India is known as a subcontinent, but the Indian people are fond of telling you that they are their own continent. It is hard to a

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Next time you’re in Russia’s capital and require an adventure fix without leaving the big city, go for an urban expedition at central Moscow’s Ekspeditsiya, whose roaring open fire, pine tree, canoe, running stream beneath the floor, and real rescue helicopter will whisk you on an eponymous expedition to the wilds of Siberia. And so should chef Leon Ek’s menu: disguised as a photograph album of all kinds of awe-inspiring al fresco adventures, it offers the traditional food of Russia’s Ar

For many New Yorkers, the classical chant sounds too true in a late August across Manhattan, and residents flee to their summer houses in the cooler latitude of Long Island. But whilst trampling the broad avenues of the Big Apple at the height of midsummer might not seem the obvious recreational choice, there’s no better time of year to enjoy the city glamour and Labor Day sales.

New York in the summer is bursting with sight-seeing buses, camera-clicking flocks and 'I Heart NYC' t-shirts: Times S

Tanzania
If you are longing on to experience the real safari experiences in wildlife safari, Tanzania is your destination. You will never such a spectacular sight on the planet. Where else will you find zebras and wildebeests roaming freely around you? You will also enjoy watching daring cheetahs springing from cover to welcome you on this beautiful land. In addition, the roaring of lions can be heard loud on your visit to the Serengeti or Ngorongoro Crater. animal kingdom tour

A True Classic

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A destination that has something for every traveler, Thailand offers an incredible stay and fascinating opportunities to enjoy world-class shopping, island hopping or explore the country’s national parks with the activities that has something different for every visitor that plans a visit to Thailand. Indulge yourself in the massive geographic and cultural diversity of Thailand by opting for Thailand tours. Explore unique areas along with beautiful bustling beaches, rich cultural experiences as

Travel to Cambodia – What to see

For decades off limits to all but the most intrepid tourists, today Southeast Asia's Cambodia is a popular destination for all kinds of travellers: from Independent backpackers who roam far off the beaten track to explore the stunning sugar-palm dotted hinterland to luxury tourists who stay in style and see Cambodia's main drawcard of Angkor Wat between massages and exquisite French meals.

The ancient temple complex of Angkor Wat is Cambodia's national treasure.

Goa in India, for travel and tourism is a very popular state and one of the most admired tourist destinations of India. Situated on the western region of India, it is a former Portuguese colony with an impressive historical past.

What makes the state of Goa impressive with perspective of tourism is the habitat and mutual sustenance of indigenous as well as Portuguese culture and architecture. Panaji, the state capital of Goa is among the most charming cities of India and a fitting jewel on a Goa

And The Best AirlineTravel Sites Are?

We’re suspicious when research shows this or that airline, web site or hotel was voted the best, because we know people and statistics don’t tell the truth.

On the other hand, when results jibe with what we know and have researched on our own, we believe.

Then there’s the all-important method the researchers use to get their results.

Keynote Competitive Research, which bills itself as “the internet’s performance authority,” conducted online interviews with 2,0

Spain must be Europe’s most exotic country. From passionate flamenco and finger-licking good cuisine, to cutting edge architecture and avand-garde cities, Spain is a fascinating  mix of stirring and often curious traditions, live-for-the-moment hedonism and a willingness to embrace the future with a relentlessly adventurous spirit. Here are the top 10 places a good time is almost guaranteed.

1. La Sagrada Família

The Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família inspires awe with its sheer verticality an

Now through May 15 – UCSD is offering The Campus Guide Architectural Tour in celebration of UC San Diego’s 50th Anniversary. These special edition tours featuring inspired architecture and The Stuart Collection of outdoor sculpture are offered the second Sunday of each month. Advanced registration is required.

May 5, 10:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. – Join Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography for a guided “grunion run.” Observe the mysterious grunion spawn on the beaches of La Jolla - hu

The wedding day of Will and Kate is over, but the occasion is still very much alive in London.  Everywhere I go, people are talking about it...where they watched it, how lovely the dress was, how sad it was that Diana wasn't there to see it, how poised the young couple was, how wonderful it is for the country.  The shop windows are full of their congratulations, and the street parties carry on for another day.  

The Royal Wedding was very much the theme in Harrods, the Knightsbridge department s

I had a wonderful opportunity of traveling in an airline that’s, well let’s just say different from the other leading airlines. I am talking about Sir Richard Branson’s well-thought out creation, Virgin America. So, what’s so different about Virgin America? Well, for one, the airplanes have a unique interior to them. It doesn’t feel like you’re entering into a regular airplane. The mood lighting throughout the airplane and the elegant seats add to the sleek interior.

Now, I am somewhat of a scare

Da Nang International fireworks Festival 2011

Duration: on 29th and 30th April 2011

Event: International Fireworks Festival thousands of Tourist In Danang City, Vietnam

With the permission of the Prime Minister, Danang has been honored as the host city to run the International Fireworks Competition every year.

This is an international cultural and tourism event which has been successfully organized by Da Nang. The events attract the wider participation of residents and visitors’ attention, contrib

A great place for short day trips,such as this one. 

Early morning departure from Hotel, for a full day tour visiting the beautiful royal “Taman Ayun Temple at Mengwi. Then drive up to the lovely Lake Beratan on the climbing and winding mountain road. At the picturesque mountain resort of Bedugul on the shores of the Lake Bratan with its cool and refreshing mountain atmosphere. Stop at the market of Bukit Muingsu, where villagers sell lovely roses, wild orchid and fresh vegetable grown in the fer