January 4th, 2012

Banff National Park, Alberta (January 5, 2011) – We’re waxing our skis, sharpening our skates and polishing our pucks as Banff National Park’s month-long celebration of winter is set to begin with a flurry of activities during the first-annual ‘SnowDays’ festival.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Developed as a destination-wide partnership, SnowDays seeks to build on the traditions of past winter carnivals whilst establishing new events with a fun-filled month of weekday activities and weekend festivals jam-packed with wintry adventures of all kinds.

 

From January 14 to February 12, 2012, visitors to Canada’s first national park will be able to enjoy an array of wonderful winter pursuits including ice climbing in downtown Banff, skating on the town’s new ice rink and marvelling at creative snow sculptures. Additional festival ac

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January 1st, 2012

We’re delighted to be giving away a three-night stay for four at the luxurious Chateau on the Lake Resort & Spa, a AAA Four Diamond resort in Branson, Missouri. The prize includes accommodations for four in an Ambassador Suite, plus daily breakfast buffet in the Chateau Grille and tickets for the family to the nearby Silver Dollar City theme park.

With its stunning lakefront location and all the amenities you would expect at a five-star resort, Chateau on the Lake is a fantastic family destination for spring break. Love nature? Your family can get outside to enjoy the unbelievable Ozark Mountains. The resort’s property features miles of beautiful trails with special views where you may see wildlife, including deer, wild turkeys, armadillos and rabbits.

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December 30th, 2011

  

PASADENA, Calif. - It’s 1922, and nothing much is up in Pasadena. Not among the orange groves, not along the leafy streets. Just as the little, old ladies like it.

But wait. Down in the Arroyo Seco, a crew has just started erecting some kind of stadium. On Pepper Street, Mallie Robinson’s 3-year-old son may already be showing signs of amazing athleticism. Over at Polytechnic School, a tall 10-year-old named Julia McWilliams is developing the taste and aplomb that will make her America’s best-known chef.

That’s right, the Rose Bowl, Jackie Robinson and Julia Child came up in supposedly sleepy Pasadena around the same time, and 90 years later, this remains a useful reminder: This western edge of the San Gabriel Valley and the area near it can fool you. Beyond th

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December 29th, 2011

Its the end of the year and my inspiration (something I was looking for a few months ago) has come and gone. So, for a little recap of my travels, enjoy this travel meme: The ABCs of travel. (Thank you to Cheryl and Nicole for tagging me)

Age you went on your first international trip.

I went to Mexico City for a day when I was in third grade. Ever since, Ive been fascinated with the city and cant wait to go back again. I went once a few years ago but didnt have enough time to explore much of it.

Best (foreign) beer you’ve had and where.

I like most beers, but the cheap beer in Berlin takes the cake.


Cuisine (favorite).

From my RTW travels, there are two countries that stand-out for their food: India and Vietnam. In India, I fell in love with Malia Kofta (get a recipe here). I

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December 16th, 2011

Burma is returning to the brochures of many UK operators after being off the tourism menu for decades. NIck Easen profiles the country.

Unspoilt is a word bandied around rather too regularly when describing tourist destinations.

The truth is, there really aren’t many places left that are untouched by globalisation, mass tourism and commercialisation. Burma, or as it is now officially known, Myanmar, is one of the few.

However, if your clients want to experience the country in this rare state, you’ll need to book their trip sooner rather than later. After years of isolation the country is rapidly emerging as an up-and-coming tourist destination.

You may have seen Burma’s pro-democracy leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, released from house arrest on the news last year. It’s

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