Friday, July 07, 2006
Lives entwine in a Portuguese village off the beaten path
M onica Ali's heady descriptions of a small area of Portugal in her latest novel, "Alentejo Blue," might inspire readers to book a European vacation: "The station at Garvao was three winding kilometers from the village, where it could sleep in peace, and it was a hall of dreams: a yellow-stone fantasy of fin de siecle Paris, broached through a Manueline porch, heightened with Italianate finials,
Source: www.oregonlive.com
Work up a sweat in Tahoe Forest
Retreat from civilization on a six-night Sierra Club volunteer vacation in the Tahoe National Forest.
Source: www.montereyherald.com
WEB STREET GOLF REPORT
WELCOME TO THE CLUB: Yellowstone Club World (YCW) said it has purchased approximately 265 acres in St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland. The site, which features an unobstructed view of the Bay of St. Andrews and the historic town of St. Andrews, will be the location for Yellowstone Club World St. Andrews.
Source: www.golfbiz.net
Producer Jim Parr Lays Down Tracks with Distinctive Sound All His Own
You would never know from the ordinary, shingled exterior of the house at 90 Dukes County avenue in the heart of the Oak Bluffs arts district that in its bowels hides the coolest basement on Martha's Vineyard.
Source: www.mvgazette.com
In Las Vegas, the Stars Are Out
Long before the term "foodie" was invented, gastronomes were planning trips around reservations at the world's top tables. In 1900, the Michelin tire company produced "Le Guide Michelin," adding its three-star rating system in 1926 to encourage readers to drive to dinner. While the guidebook has not yet reached Las Vegas - New York recently became the first American city rated, and a San
Source: www.nysun.com
Thursday, July 06, 2006
Rentals are a way to cut city vacation costs
Chicago Tribune, United States - Jun 11, 2006... In London, two are Coach House Vacation Rentals (www.chslondon.com/vr) and ... file includes a bunch of online agencies that specialize in Paris, including Chez ...
Source: www.chicagotribune.com
LXR Luxury Resorts Offers Sensational Summer Breaks; Special Rates ...
Hotels Magazine, IL - Jun 28, 2006... Lauderdale can extend their vacation with the hotel's affordable ($157 per night, year ... A 3,000 square-foot Edouard de Paris health spa and salon, beachfront ...
Source: www6.lexisnexis.com
VRX Helps Viator Showcase "The Things You Do When You Get There"
Canada NewsWire (press release), Canada - Jun 29, 2006... of Viator's top 10 destinations: New York, San Francisco, Paris, Las Vegas ... tours and activities before they travel, saving their valuable vacation time for fun ...
Source: www.newswire.ca
Women�s soccer team participates in Holland exchange
Paris Star, Canada - Jul 4, 2006... Outside of playing soccer, the Paris players had the opportunity to vacation in Holland and visit all the sites, courtesy of the Holland players who hosted ...
Source: www.parisstaronline.com
Cities see tourism increases after being featured in a film
Napa Valley Register, CA - Jul 5, 2006... Lord of the Rings" trilogy transformed New Zealand into a vacation hot spot. "The Da Vinci Code" has fueled attendance records at the Louvre in Paris and sent ...
Source: www.napavalleyregister.com
Monday, July 03, 2006
Ahli to play a friendly against Paris Saint Germain
Fil Balad, Egypt - Jun 14, 2006... playing three friendly games including a match against French giants Paris Saint Germain. ... Ahli's players will have a ten-day vacation after the team's Egyptian ...
Source: worldcup.filbalad.com
French youth urged to fight copyright law
Techworld.com, UK - Jun 28, 2006... is the last day of the parliamentary session before the long summer vacation. ... president of the Free Software Foundation, won over his Paris audience Monday ...
Source: www.techworld.com
Plan your close-to-home vacation
Miami Herald, FL - Jun 11, 2006... No, do a lot. Approach this vacation as if it was your first trip to Paris. Get a guidebook, some travel magazines, go online and contact the visitors bureaus. ...
Source: www.miami.com
On DVD: Charlie Chan is on the case
Minneapolis Star Tribune (subscription), MN - Jun 24, 2006... In addition to "Paris" (long believed lost) and "London," the set contains "Charlie Chan in Egypt" and "Charlie Chan in Shanghai ... Randy A. Salas is on vacation. ...
Source: www.startribune.com
