North & Central America

Winter wellbeing in Ontario, Canada
Ontario, Canada is a year-round destination with award-winning wellness spas that offer visitors a varied menu of soothing and unique wellbeing experiences.

Pocono Mountains to host 20th Annual Ice Tee Golf Tournament
The golf season returns from winter hiatus in the Pocono Mountains (800poconos.com) on Sunday, January 30 when the 20th Annual Ice Tee Golf Tournament takes place on the frozen fairways of Lake Wallenpaupack in Hawley, Pennsylvania.

Rub shoulders with equestrian royalty in Kentucky
Head to Louisville and Lexington, Kentucky this April for two of the biggest weekends the state has to offer, the Kentucky Derby and Rolex Kentucky.
Dominican Republic celebrates travel acclaim
Dominican Republic east coast hotel resort Casa de Campo has recently been listed as a member of the exclusive “Leading Hotels of the World” organization.

Enjoy an affordable holiday in the Caribbean
‘Blue Monday’, the third 'working' Monday in January is said to be the most depressing day of the year*. To help banish the blues and offer guests a day filled with sunshine, rex resorts has launched a massive winter 2011 sale with nearly half price savings.

Luxurious Rainforest Spa launches at Sugar Beach, St Lucia
Those seeking the ultimate location for unwinding need look no further than the luxurious Sugar Beach in St Lucia, which has just opened a new five-star Rainforest Spa.

First Choice’s top five hot destinations for 2011
As Britain gets to grips with the big freeze, our thoughts turn to sunnier climes and where we can go in search of some much needed sunshine.

UK travellers seek exotic escapes for 2011
The beachside resort of Buzios in Brazil and the Lebanese capital of Beirut are top of the wish list for British travellers in 2011, according to research by Hotels.com.
Resolve to holiday in Antigua & Barbuda in 2011
Make 2011 the year you resolve to keep your holiday New Year’s resolutions and choose Antigua and Barbuda to make your travel dreams come true.

Nevis tourism offerings align with 2011 travel trends
After the success of recent media events in both New York and London, the staff at the Nevis Tourism Authority (NTA) has its finger on the pulse of current and emerging travel industry trends.

Terry Breen to lecture on board Oceania Cruises in Alaska
Author, lecturer and naturalist Terry Breen will lecture on board Oceania Cruises’ summer Alaska cruises on the elegant 684-passenger Regatta when the new itineraries debut in May 2011. Breen will give enrichment lectures and share personal insights with guests as they explore the Inside Passage and lesser-known Alaskan ports.

Mississippi Casino Courses honored by Golfweek
The Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) Division of Tourism today announces that seven courses in the state have been voted onto Golfweek's "50 Best Casino Courses" list.
Chocolate and chutney at Jade Mountain, St Lucia
Voted as one of the best luxury resorts in the world, Jade Mountain is located in the grounds of the old Anse Mamin Plantation, and just 20 minutes away from Nick Troubetzkoy's organic rain forest farm, the Emerald Estate.

Montserrat holds 2nd Volcano Half Marathon
Champion runner, Pamenos Ballantyne of St. Vincent made easy pickings of the half marathon race coming in at 1 hour 23 minutes and 43 seconds.

Poipu Bay in Kaua'i ready for grand re-opening
Tee times are now being accepted at Poipu Bay Golf Course, the former home of the PGA Grand Slam of Golf located adjacent to the Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i Resort & Spa that will re-open Thursday, Dec. 16 following a nine-month greens refurbishment project.