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Could Tourism Help Save Haiti?

The brouhaha that’s erupted in the past several days about the “questionable taste” of Royal Caribbean bringing its passengers to a leased beach at Labadee (aka Labadie), onHaiti‘s north coast, is a good example of the inevitable awkwardness in…

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Added by David Paul Appell on January 23, 2010 at 11:30am — No Comments

Why I fell in love with New York

By Samuel P.N. Cook

When I tell people that I own a tour company in New York City, the first question I get is, “So you are from New York?” I have to then explain to them that no, I actually just moved to New York a year and a half ago, and I started my business shortly after that. How is that someone who barely knows New York City can open a tour company dedicated to New York City tourism? Well, it is for the simple reason that I never liked New York City, until I actually spent… Continue

Added by Uncle Sam's New York on January 22, 2010 at 4:18pm — No Comments

Africa Cup of Nations: The story so far

When writing my last blog I was anticipating the start of the Cup. Sadly the terrorist attack on the Togo team bus has overshadowed the competition; my thoughts go out to the family and friends of those who were attacked. Whilst I do not want to get too political in this blog I feel the need to question the negative comments towards Africa, especially comments from certain… Continue

Added by Harry Bunnell on January 22, 2010 at 4:00pm — No Comments

Travel Tips for Road Warriors--and Hoteliers

I had a dream that it was already the end of 2010 and I was looking back at my year of travel. What I saw in my dream was a year where the travel industry really focused on female travelers.

I can feel the thick shampoo in my hair, the luxurious towels, a scent of lavender emanating from my plush pillow. I am healthier and fitter than I’ve ever been thanks to the Pilates and Yoga classes offered by hotels and the nutritional food enjoyed from hotel restaurants and mini-bars. I… Continue

Added by Carol Margolis on January 7, 2010 at 3:23pm — 1 Comment

African Cup of Nations: Kicking off a great year for African football

Happy New Year and welcome to the first WAD blog of 2010! As Tom mentioned…

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Added by West Africa Discovery on January 6, 2010 at 7:35am — No Comments

Now is the time to buy cheap luxury holiday packages

Luxury holidays can break the monotony, and refresh your mind and soul. Cheap luxury holidays will provide comfort and relaxation from an active lifestyle or a hard working environment. In The current climate everyone wants to save their hard income and enjoy cheap luxury holidays at every possibility.

Many tour operators offer cheap luxury holidays to multiple destinations. It is possible to find…

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Added by Carl Littlechild on January 4, 2010 at 2:48am — No Comments

Cambodia Overview

We've trusted our eyes our whole life, but once visiting Cambodia, we may start doubting them.

In front of Angkor Wat, one of the world's greatest achievements, we seem to be so tiny. Drops of the sunlight piece the ancient walls and bring people from the modern life back to the Empire of Kingdom Champa as well.Emerging from a violent past of human rights… Continue

Added by Cao Thi Van on January 3, 2010 at 11:11pm — No Comments

The death of Thomas Paine 1737-1809. The most remarkable odyssey of this famous writer and his body

Thomas Paine died 200 years ago this year on Grove Street in New York City. He was a famous author, speaker, revolutionary. He made a lot of friends and enemies on his journey of life. His writing of Common Sense made such an impact on the 13 colonies during the early days of the American revolution.

His was a life of great of ups and downs. His life was one of great unrest where ever he seemed to be.

His thoughts on religion brought great attacks on him. Even Theodore Roosevelt… Continue

Added by Uncle Sam's New York on January 3, 2010 at 12:00pm — 1 Comment

Should Economy class be re badged?

On the basis that First and Business class are the minority of the passengers on an airpline, I am fed up with the rest categorised as 'economy' or 'coach'. A more acceptable label for me is 'Standard class'. Airlines seem to be the only mode of transport where this type of segmentation occurs. Sorry about the rant.

Added by andy mossack on January 2, 2010 at 11:22am — 4 Comments

Travel Quiz

Hi Folks:

My first annual travel quiz is up.

Test your travel knowledge and feel free to share it with others.

http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-4791-SF-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m12d29-Travel-Quiz-test-your-geo-knowledge

Happy Holidays!

Cheers,

Bob Ecker

Added by Bob Ecker on January 1, 2010 at 3:24pm — No Comments

How Social Travel has defined my life

I was born in Belfast Northern Ireland, but my earliest memories as a child are from a lake cabin in Minnesota. When I was younger, my father insisted that my family take a month long vacation every year. When we were living in Ireland, this meant a trip to see our family in Minnesota. When we moved to Louisiana, it meant we would pack up our family Ford Econoline van with suitcases, and drive across the country. Looking back on my childhood, most of my family stories came not from my home, but… Continue

Added by Uncle Sam's New York on December 31, 2009 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Cruises in Vietnam

Welcome to Vietnam.

Have you ever traveled around Vietnam by boat?

I suggest you travel "must-see" destination when you want to travel by boat

Ha long bay - The world natural heritage site - With its 3000 islands rising from the clear, emerald waters of the Gulf of Tonkin, is one of Vietnam's natural marvels. The islands are dotted with innumerable beaches and grottoes created by the wind and waves.

Nha Trang Island is the most famous seaside resort-town of Vietnam and is… Continue

Added by Cao Thi Van on December 22, 2009 at 2:44am — No Comments

New step towards internet marketing opportunites for tourism in West Africa

Last month a Nigerian Telecoms company announced that it will expand their top of the range fibre optic network to include Benin and Togo thus giving more opportunities for Internet based marketing to a wider number of businesses and individuals.

Phase3 Telecom, Nigeria’s leading communications network provider plans this move to bring the total of network connected West African countries to six, enabling faster and more efficient communication for the region and linking them to the… Continue

Added by West Africa Discovery on December 21, 2009 at 6:09am — No Comments

New Gambia Responsible Tourism educational trips on West Africa Discovery

We are pleased to announce a new listing on our 'Tours' page! Introducing three sustainability and responsible tourism educational tours from the Gambia, West Africa. They are the following:

Gambia ethical lodge holiday:

Our first… Continue

Added by West Africa Discovery on December 20, 2009 at 10:59am — No Comments

How climate change is affecting West Africa

The Copenhagen talks on climate change were suspended on Tuesday due to a walk out by the African union. Tensions rose because the African delegates feel that the Kyoto Protocol is being undermined by the richest developed countries. The Kyoto Protocol gives poorer countries different goals to richer countries in terms of carbon emission reduction, allowing them a better chance to develop. The proposed ‘all on the same level’ stance risks undermining… Continue

Added by West Africa Discovery on December 19, 2009 at 10:39am — No Comments

Kerala Tourism - Beaches

Kerala has a 600 km long shoreline dotted with some of the finest, most charming beaches of the world, coconut groves, natural harbors, lagoons and sheltered coves. All of it as peaceful as the rest of the land, washed by the pleasant tropical sun and as pristine as ever. Kerala tourism is blessed with these natural occurances. These places are excellent spots to spend your… Continue

Added by Anirudh on December 18, 2009 at 5:30am — No Comments

Kerala Tourism

The forests of Western ghats are punctuated with large and small waterfalls that gurgle and splash down the mountain side. The wooded forests forests of Western ghats are hidden with cascading showers

Kerala tourism is a heaven for nature lovers. Abundant greenery ensures a continuing freshness for weary heart and soul. Along with the vast stretches of sea and river water, mountains and forests, the lakes and waterfalls of Kerala… Continue

Added by Anirudh on December 18, 2009 at 5:26am — No Comments

Get paid while travelling thru China!

Our web-based learning program is designed for student s who are new to the TESOL industry.

It includes self-paced eLearning modules, live webinars, learning support, software demonstrations, video and advice from our TESOL industry experts which we have working right here at QAT.

This course can take you 9 weeks or 9 months, do it at your own pace!

After you complete your course we will help you every step with arranging a position in China. This is your… Continue

Added by qat tesol on December 14, 2009 at 5:59pm — No Comments

Traveling Your Conscience

I promise not to step up on a soapbox here, but, if you're a traveler or travel professional, I've been wondering how you handle traveling to places that have political or policy environments that go against your conscience. Brutal political regimes where human rights are a rare commodity are perhaps the most obvious examples, but what about states, provinces, etc. in your own country that have enacted laws or policies that go against your values.

For example, I suspect many of you… Continue

Added by Allen Cox on December 10, 2009 at 12:00pm — 2 Comments