North & Central America
'A very good year' for the Connecticut Wine Festival
With the increasing popularity of Connecticut wines, every year is “a very good year” for the Connecticut Wine Festival, say participating wineries, all of which are members of the Connecticut Vineyard and Winery Association (CVWA).
Experience Dive Fest in Dominica
This year’s Dive Fest takes place in Dominica next month and fans of the underwater world are invited to experience the Caribbean’s longest running diving festival!
'Shop Til You Drop' in NYC with Hilton
Renowned hotel brand, Hilton is inviting fashionistas everywhere the opportunity to ‘Shop Til You Drop’ with a special shopping package in New York City.
Air Europa takes off to Mexico
Air Europa’s new route to Mexico City will be up and flying from Saturday 2 July, ferrying holidaymakers and sunseekers to the Latino hot spot four times a week.
Pocono Mountains family fun packages released
With school out for summer and the Fourth of July fast approaching, the Pocono Mountains destination (800poconos.com) wants families to step outdoors and enjoy the region’s wealth of amenities.
Half-term family adventures around the world
Family adventure holiday specialist Families Worldwide reports that people are booking holidays later than ever, bucking the trend from the usual pattern.
Austin, Texas becomes US home of Formula 1
The Texan capital, Austin has been announced as the home city for Formula 1 in the US from 2012 to 2021.
Legoland Florida announces opening date
To the delight of youngsters everywhere, LEGOLAND Florida reveals its official opening date: Saturday, October 15, 2011.
Jamelia enjoys Orlando holiday makeover
From theme park thrills to nature adventures, music star Jamelia embraced the popular destination by planning a trip that was far from the typical family tour.
Recreational red snapper fishing underway in Alabama
Anglers seeking golf and Gulf Coast fishing – a popular buddy-trip combination in Gulf Shores of Alabama – can partake in recreational red snapper fishing this summer through July 19.
Air France puts on a show for Orlando!
As from 7 June, Air France is operating three weekly flights to Orlando (on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays on departure from Paris) by Boeing 777-300ER (472 seats).
Delta launches nonstop Atlanta-China service
Delta Air Lines launches nonstop service between Atlanta and Shanghai this weekend, connecting its largest hub and global gateway with one of the world's fastest-growing markets.
United Airlines begins service to Hilo, Hawai'i
United Airlines today launches new daily nonstop service between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Hilo, Hawai‘i (ITO).
Millennium Hotel-St. Louis to Sign Tourism Code of Conduct
The Millennium Hotel-St. Louis will soon become the latest hotel property to take a strong stand against the commercial sexual exploitation of children by signing the tourism Code of Conduct (The Code), ECPAT-USA announced today.
‘Glamping’ holidays in the UK and USA from HomeAway.co.uk
Get back to nature and swap your bucket and spade for the joys of camping and songs around the fire this summer. For those who love the outdoors but don’t want to compromise when it comes to comfort, ‘glamping’ provides the perfect mix of stunning scenery, fresh air, modern facilities and comfortable sleeping arrangements.