Newest Posts in Tourism Atom Feed from Searchles Thu Jul 24 18:45:55 -0400 2008 en-us Australia to lure tourists with film epic maybelline An epic Australian outback movie starring Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman will spearhead a new tourism campaign designed to recapture the country's "mojo" and lure more visitors Down Under. Gothenburg hotels nancy123 A1 Sweden Hotels provides comprehensive information on Malmo and hotels in Stockholm. We also offer online hotel reservation facility for discount hotels, Gothenburg Sweden hotels, Gothenburg cheap hotels and luxury hotels in Stockholm Caribbean nations plan marine parks to aid economy diane_court Caribbean islands will create new protected areas for fish and coral reefs under a $70 million plan announced on Tuesday that will help safeguard tourism-backed economies. New Mexico Moves Ahead on Spaceport Kimberley McKee 2010 Opening Appears to Be Within Reach, Even With Remaining Hurdles Cuba embraces golf to boost tourism maybelline The only time Cuba's Fidel Castro is known to have played golf was in 1961, in a stunt thumbing his nose at the United States. 5 Ways to Cheat Death in New Zealand Kimberley McKee New Zealand boasts a tourist economy based in large part on assisted near-suicide. Liverpool, European Capital of Culture 2008 digitalizes Blog recording what the internet is saying about Liverpool's year as the European Capital of Culture for 2008. News, reviews and information about the events taking place in Liverpool. U.S. says foreign visitors set record in 2007 Kimberley McKee The number of foreign visitors to the United States set a record in 2007 for the first time since before the September 11 attacks on the United States, the U.S. Commerce Department said on Monday. When Adventure Tourism Kills - TIME Kimberley McKee No one goes on an adventure tour with the thought that he won't make it back alive. The whole point is to push the envelope and live to tell the tale. It's unclear what Markus Groh thought when he signed up for a late February dive that could put him face-to-face with killer sharks spanning 18 feet in length — without a cage to separate him from the man-eaters. The value of voluntourism Kimberley McKee Msnbc.com-Condé Nast survey explores emerging travel trend Aussie Town thrown by boomerang return driftabit "Peter" from Vermont caved in to his conscience and this week mailed the boomerang back to Mt Isa, Queensland, with a cheque and a sheepish apology. Artist to build four giant waterfalls in New York diane_court Four giant waterfalls will be erected in New York for three months this summer in a public art project city officials hope will create $55 million in extra tourism revenue for the Big Apple. Glendalough roadtoireland When you are in Dublin you should make an effort to see Glendalough, early Christian monastic site founded by St. Kevin in the 6th century. Set in a glaciated valley with two lakes, the monastic remains include a superb round tower, stone churches and decorated crosses. The present remains in Glendalough tell only a small part of its story. The monastery in its heyday would have included workshops, areas for manuscript writing and copying, guest houses, an infirmary, farm buildings and dwellings for both the monks and a large lay population. The buildings which survive probably date from between the 10th and 12th centuries. Travel Picks: The top 10 IT places to visit in 2008 the_wako_kid Looking for a new vacation spot this year? Try Mozambique, Oman, or even revisit Paris, all of which feature on a list of the top 10 must-visit destinations for 2008 from online travel site Concierge.com. Dollars no longer accepted at Taj Mahal maybelline In yet another troubling sign for the greenback, at least one of the seven wonders of the world is now off limits if you have only U.S. currency in your pocket. A Quiet Retreat in the Heart of London! imbutterfly This elegant hotel in central London nestles in a quiet garden square, a short walk from Hyde Park and Paddington, only 15 minutes from Heathrow by Heathrow Express. Up Designer style Hotel in central London, 15 minutes from London Heathrow imbutterfly Designer style London hotel, adjacent to Paddington Station and a short walking distance to Hyde Park, Park Lane and Oxford Street. 15 minutes by Heathrow Express to Paddington. Air conditioning, Wi-Fi and high speed Internet, Fitness Centre, Executive Lounge and Conference Rooms. Contemporary hotel in Kensington imbutterfly An exciting, contemporary London hotel, fully air conditioned with up to the moment amenities. Knightsbridge and Kensington shopping is nearby as is Gloucester Road and Earls Court tubes. A popular choice for Earls Court and Olympia exhibitions, and a great West End base for ExCeL exhibitions. Car Hire Ireland roadtoireland We have introduced CarTrawler technology enabling our visitors to access pricing, availability and bookings from over 450 car hire suppliers in 134 Countries globally in real-time. Visit roadtoireland.eu and check out our unbeatable prices! Misgivings Rise Along With Antarctican Tourism driftabit From its beginning until its demise, the Explorer was an Antarctic pioneer. Launched in 1969 under the name Lindblad Explorer, it was the first ship built specifically to ferry tourists to Antarctica. When it disappeared beneath the polar region’s waters last week, it became the first commercial passenger ship to sink there.