North & Central America
X-factor destinations to influence 2010 travel
The ABTA Travel Trends Report suggests that ‘x-factor' holidays for 2010 might include a once in a lifetime trip to South Africa's World Cup or be influenced by this year's hot films and books.
Travelguru.tv wins award for quality online video content
Travelguru.tv, the video based website featuring destination guides by travel industry experts, has been named winner of the fourth annual Costa Brava Girona G! Award for Best Audiovisual Communication 2009 for its report on Girona Province, presented by travel guru David Wickers.
Hyatt Regency Trinidad hosts Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting
Hyatt Regency Trinidad, for the second time this year, hosted a conference of world leaders and was honoured to welcome Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Commonwealth Heads of Government during their biennial meeting held from 27-29 November.
A restive festive
If the thought of cold, steely skies and being in a confined space with not-quite-distant-enough relatives this Christmas has you reaching for the panic button, let us guide you to a Christmas with a difference.
There’s snow place like Ontario for the ultimate winter holiday
For those looking for the ultimate winter holiday with a wide variety of experiences that stretch beyond the ski slopes and require little or no experience, Ontario in Eastern Canada won’t disappoint.
Delta announces new flights to Hawaii
Delta Air Lines has announced it will introduce nonstop flights connecting Honolulu with Detroit and San Diego, beginning in June.
Marriott Execustay unveils new website
Marriott ExecuStay, a leader in temporary housing, corporate housing and furnished apartments, has unveiled its newly re-designed ExecuStay.com site.
Montserrat holds first volcano half marathon
The first Montserrat volcano half marathon was held on December 5th 2009 with runners from around the world taking part.
Have a whale of a time in Hawaii this winter
View the humpback whale from the comfort of an ocean front room on the Hawaiian island of Maui this winter, courtesy of US specialist, Bon Voyage.
A day in Aruba: Top ten things to do
Aruba is fast becoming one of the Caribbean’s up and coming cruise destinations, with year-to-year visitors going up 32.9% in August and 51.2% in September 2009.
Affordable family magic at Disneyworld Florida
If you thought staying in an on-site Disneyworld Resort hotel in Florida was a bit beyond your budget, think again! Travel City Direct, the specialists in providing great value family holidays to Florida, has just made the magic even more affordable.
British Airways increases flights to Grenada and St Kitts
From this winter BA now operates more flights from Gatwick into the Caribbean than any other carrier, serving 14 destinations with 55 flights a week. British Airways’ commitment to the Caribbean continues to be reflected with increased services to both Grenada and St Kitts from the start of the summer schedule at the end of March 2010.
Young artists gather in New York to raise money for homeless children
Young artists from across the country are gathering in New York on December 19th at The East 13th Street Theatre to raise money to help feed homeless kids during the Holidays.
America on sale
Hotel rooms marked down to bargain basement levels, two-for-one restaurant meals and flights at low, low rates have between them helped to shield UK holidaymakers from the impact of the plummeting pound in 2009 and kept travel to America – particularly Florida - afloat, according to US specialist Jetsave.com.
Hyatt professionals gear up for launch of Curaçao’s newest luxury resort
Positioned to be the island’s premier resort for leisure retreats and business gatherings, Hyatt Regency Curaçao Golf Resort, Spa and Marina has assembled a team of top industry experts to lead the launch of the new resort.