China, one of the oldest nations in the world, has long been an attractive and exotic travel destination. Now travelers can experience all that China has to offer with a comprehensive, fully escorted, 15-day Best of China and Yangtze River Cruise tour, starting at $3,399, from Friendly Planet Travel. The package includes round-trip flights from …
It is dawn in Luang Prabang, and my Laotian silk shawl warms me. I am waiting on Setthathirat Road, a few blocks from where commerce will occur later at the Night Market and Laotian food will be served from carts. However, food for our spirit is what we …
Military Historical Tours is providing a chartered tour in May to Tawara Atoll for the best viewing of one of the longest total eclipses in a lifetime with more more than 6 minutes of total annularity. Dubbed “Operation Sunblock” the tour will provide a remarkable opportunity for those lucky enough to participate. These eclipses are …
The Guam Visitors Bureau is sponsoring a Chamorro Culture photo contest and invites Chamorros to enter it by sharing images of their favorite Chamorro musicians, Chamorro dancers or Chamorro artist and craftspeople. The winning entry will win a 0 Visa gift card. The contest is open for photo submission April 1 – April 26, 2013. …
Hawaiian Airlines has launched non-stop service to Auckland, New Zealand, the latest addition to its expanding International network. The departure of HA445 followed gate side festivities that included Hawaiian music and hula, a performance honoring the Maori culture and a traditional Hawaiian blessing. Hawaiian’s market research indicates that non-stop service will release pent-up demand in …
Ocean views on the South China Sea serve as a stunning backdrop for couples celebrating their love at Banyan Tree Bintan and Angsana Bintan located on Tanjung Said beach. The peaceful island Banyan Tree and Angsana retreats of Bintan, Indonesia, provide a relaxing setting for those looking for a unique wedding and are just a …
Cathay Pacific Airways, the home carrier of Hong Kong and a renowned purveyor of noodles in-flight and at select airport lounges worldwide, has announced its first-ever Noodles of Asia campaign in celebration of National Noodle Month. The airline and its guest judges, Mijune Pak, creator of Follow me Foodie, one of Canada’s most recognized food …
Air Pacific (soon to be Fiji Airways) has announced that it had successfully taken ownership and delivery of its first-ever brand-new wide body aircraft, the Airbus A330-200. The aircraft is the first of three ordered by the airline in October 2011. The other two are scheduled to be …
Club Med, the original all-inclusive resort company with more than 78 resorts worldwide, has launched a new global campaign surrounding “happiness,” a philosophy that’s been in the brand’s DNA for the past 60 years. The campaign is launching in 47 countries around the world in 22 languages, including the U. S. The campaign highlights the …
Air Pacific (soon to be Fiji Airways) has announced that it had successfully taken ownership and delivery of its first-ever brand-new wide body aircraft, the Airbus A330-200. The aircraft is the first of three ordered by the airline in October 2011. The other two are scheduled to be delivered in May and November, respectively. The transfer …