Volunteer work? Earth Day? Coastal preservation? The coinage of a new word (voluntourism!) – Sign me up now! Although a volunteer vacation is not a new concept, the travel industry has recently seen a growing interest in getaways that combine philanthropic work with leisurely activity. The feel-good, do-good vacation, also known as “voluntourism,” is a…
Are you a writer? Does travel writer, freelancer, or editor fit your title? Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism invites you to participate in a Travel Writer Competition to win a three-night Media Tour to the Bellingham-Mt. Baker Region in 2009. Three categories: 1) Adventure Travel in June 2) Culinary Travel in July 3) Cultural Travel in…
Need a reason to visit London? The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, called on the world to come to London for the experience of a lifetime, as he announced a new international marketing campaign to boost overseas visitors to the capital. The Mayor launched the campaign on The London Eye, one of the capital’s most…
The Red Mountain Resort and Spa in St. George, Utah is offering several different life-enrichment retreats designed to help you relax, renew, and find new direction and inspiration. One package is the Life Compass Retreat, which starts at $429 for six days and five nights. It’s led by Cindy Clemens, Red Mountain’s life coach and…
Spring is coming to California’s beautiful central coast, and what better way to celebrate than with a stay at the luxurious El Capitan Canyon? Located just miles from Santa Barbara, CA, this resort offers the finest in luxury camping. El Capitan is offering three new seasonal packages just for spring. The first is the Canyon…
While some of us are curled up by a warm fire this winter, others of us are frost-bitten hand clamped to a team of dogs rushing through the Arctic wilderness in temperatures that can reach 40 or 50 below zero! It is Day 7 of the 9 – 12 day race, and champion Lance Mackey…
Hey Divas, what can be better than fashion and fund raising? How about all that and a chance to win a set visit with the hottie James Kyson Lee from NBC’s “Heroes.” This Saturday, in San Francisco, the wonderful organization Junior League is hosting their incredible fashion at the iconic The Fairmont Hotel. You know…