Category Archives: Culture
Was the Belem Tower in the Tagus River?
Did you know that the Belem Tower used to be located in the middle of the Tagus River? It was built in the early 16th century in the Portuguese late Gothic style, the Manueline, to commemorate Vasco da Gama‘s expedition. … Continue reading
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When Martin Luther King Jr. visited Jamaica
On the 40th anniversary of his assassination, many are remembering and honoring Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The civil rights leader had a dream of equality that continues to resonate today. So, what does the small island nation of … Continue reading
Filed under Culture, Destinations, Jamaica, Making Headlines
Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in Montserrat
For those who cannot make it to Ireland to celebrate St. Patricks Day, Montserrat is an unlikely alternative. Yet, the island is the only other nation that recognizes St. Patrick’s Day on March 17 as a national holiday. With festivities … Continue reading
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Celebrating Leap Day
Today is February 29. So much has been written about the extra day added to the month of February every four years (in years evenly divisible by four), as well as the traditions around the world associated with leap day. … Continue reading
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Bob Marley Celebrated at Smile Jamaica
December 1976 marked the first ever Smile Jamaica concert as Bob Marley took to the stage in Kington, Jamaica to bring together a divided nation. Thirty-two years later, Smile Jamaica will reemerge and be combined with the Africa Unite concert … Continue reading
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The outlook for travel and the weakened buck
Despite the tumultuous market and worries over the economy, travel leaders forecast continued growth for 2008. According to the report posted under industry news on Meeting Professionals International’s (MPI) website, the slowdown is likely to have a limited impact due … Continue reading
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Giving Back
Here are some of the ways that our destination partners are engaging their clients and communities as we give back. Clients ECT, our DMC partner in the Dominican Republic, won an award for “Most Outstanding Event at an Incentive Program” … Continue reading
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