" GayCrawler's gay and lesbian search engine launches its Virtual Travel Agency. More than 500 gay and "gayfriendly" destinations are available across the world; Mexico, Brazil, Thailand, the Caribbeans, Europe" in french, english and spanish. All of the available destinations offer interesting touristic information and numerous photos.
AlpineZone.com - http://www.alpinezone.com/ - a Connecticut-based provider of Internet resources for the New England mountain enthusiast, announces its 2002 Ski Getaway Contest. The official online entry form is located at:
Ever wonder what it takes to live past a hundred? Antonio Todde who died just last week at 112 may hold at least part of the answer. When asked last year how he had reached such a long age he attributed it, in part, to drinking a glass of local Sardinian red wine every day. Sardinia, in fact, seems to be cornering the market on some of the oldest people in the world, handily beating the western average of 75 per million making it past the century mark with a whopping 135 per million facing one hundred candles on their cakes.
The tourism industry has its sights set on a "green" 2002 in more ways than one. The United Nations has declared this the International Year of Ecotourism, and destinations and attractions around the globe are offering earth-friendly, environmentally responsible travel opportunities. Ecotravel is ideal for unique family vacations, according to FamilyTravelFiles.com, one of America's top-rated family travel websites. Comprised of an online magazine and a travel directory, the site refers readers to www.planeta.com for truthful accurate information about ecotourism practices worldwide. Though not specifically for families, the site features a 2002 Ecotourism Resource Guide to easily identify authentic vacation ideas.
WeBeenThere, an online network of specialized travel experts, today announced a new campaign to promote travel to Puerto Rico. As part of the campaign, WeBeenThere is giving away a five-night vacation package to Puerto Rico in conjunction with Spirit Airlines, Avis Rent a Car and the Candelero Resort at Palmas Del Mar. WeBeenThere has identified Puerto Rico as a top destination for travel this winter based on its warm climate, diverse attractions and exciting culture.
The web site, www.marriageminister.com features the project of five interfaith ministers who are collecting material for a book on the "how," "why" and "where" of weddings and other ceremonies in New Mexico.