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The news that the Malta tourist industry has been waiting for so long for has finally been confirmed - low cost flights to the island have been granted approval.

New Orleans, with its vast heritage of diverse cultures and ethnicities, is reemerging as a tourism destination, starting with the return of group tours.

Continuing their commitment to the best online photo tours MetroShots.net announces the addition of Scottsdale, Arizona to their list of featured cities. Visitors to the website can take a virtual tour of Scottsdale with over fifty exclusive photos.

Dine Originals, also known as the Council of Independent Restaurants of America (CIRA) expanded its ranks recently with the addition of the Greater Cincinnati Originals. What started as a grassroots effort just a few years ago now has over 700 member restaurants---about the size of the TGI Friday restaurant chain.

As the world is getting smaller, people are traveling more and more. The survival skills that any seasoned traveler must have are not as clear as they might seem. John Newman, webmaster of travellerpass.com comments: “There are many ways for a vacation or a business trip to go horribly wrong. Ensuring that these things will not happen is actually easier than you might think. It just takes a little practice”

The Bloomberg Property Group has been busily working away all winter to upgrade their luxury Cape Town holiday accommodation. Not only are these exquisite properties better than ever before but the Group has extended their services and facilities even more.

Spoiled beaches, poor roads and a bad infrastructure could be costing Malta's economy millions in lost revenue, according to a travel guide for the island.

The annual Pocono Garlic Festival will be held Saturday, September 2, 2006 in Stroudsburg from 10am-5pm. Admission is free, as are all events at the festival including live entertainment.

The Pocono Mountains, a long-time favorite driving destination for vacationers, anticipates a busy fall season despite high gas prices.

Figures just released show a fall in the number of visitors to Malta for the first six months of 2006 compared to the same period last year, adding pressure to the Malta government to secure a deal to allow low cost airlines to fly to the Mediterranean island to reverse the trend.

Vacations Inc. announces the launch of its Premier Properties Program in Winter Park, CO. This significant venture adds upscale condos, town homes, and private homes to its already impressive portfolio.

The Malta holiday industry has received the latest target set by the island's tourism authority with more than a little sceptism after an announcement that a target of a million and half visitors a year to the island could be achieved in three years time.

The pacific states of USA offer a cornucopia of destinations as myriad as the very tastes of human race.

Monaco is to build a new island in the Mediterranean, just off Monte Carlo, confirming rumours that have been circulating for a year of a major new development in the Principality.

FamilyVacationCritics.com, the first community travel website providing family specific ratings on hotels, airlines, cruise lines and adventure travel companies, guarantees that your opinion counts.

Deadwood, South Dakota’s Wild West history is brought to life with HBO’s acclaimed cable series, Deadwood. But Legends of America, along with millions of viewers, beg to know what are the facts and what is purely fiction.

Asia’s finest destination resort, Laguna Phuket, is set to join the upcoming PATA Travel Mart (PTM) at the Asia-World Expo in Hong Kong from 12-15 September 2006. This is the second time Laguna Phuket has participated at PTM under the destination banner.

With the record heat waves, how does one stay cool and comfortable on their summer vacation? Do as nudists do and join the fastest growing trend in the travel industry, vacationing at a clothing optional resort.

This summer the Pocono Mountains four-county region will again host annual fairs for Carbon, Monroe, Pike and Wayne counties. These fairs provide food, fun and entertainment for the whole family to enjoy.

With the summer travel season upon us, your planning could not come at a better time. Briggs & Riley Travelware announces an unprecedented clearance event on its innovative, classic Baseline Collection sold at luggage specialty stores nationwide and in Canada.

Families looking for an affordable, close-to-home summer vacation should look to the Pocono Mountains, where they can enjoy numerous fairs, festivals, attractions, exciting events and more! Plus, area lodging facilities offer affordable lodging packages perfect for a family stay.

The Pocono Mountains region is the perfect place for visitors to get pampered with a rejuvenating spa treatment or a relaxing “Girlfriend Getaway” shop, spa and stay package.

The Pocono Mountains is not only home to great shopping, dining, attractions and lodging, but also pristine natural surroundings found in the region’s national parks. The four-county Pocono Mountains region of Carbon, Monroe, Pike and Wayne is home to two national parks and several historic sites including: Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, National Park Service Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River and the Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor.

Today, 45 years later it lures wreck enthusiasts from all over the world to Grenada’s shores to have a glimpse into history and enjoy one of the largest wrecks within recreational dive limits becoming an artificial reef. There are many events planned to commemorate the 45th anniversary of the cruise liners sinking. Check with your travel agents for comprehensive packages.

With the tourist season in full swing, Malta has missed the opportunity to increase visitor numbers for this summer.