Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Travel News – Newsletter for August 10, 2010

Tuesday, August 10, 2010


Israel complains about US travel advisory singling out Israel, not Jordan, for precautions

Israel complains about new US travel advisory

JERUSALEM – Israel is protesting what it says is a biased U.S. warning for American travelers to locate bomb shelters when visiting the Israeli resort of Eilat and not neighboring Jordan.
The travel advisory was issued after rockets hit Israel’s Eilat and Aqaba in Jordan, where one person was killed … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Israel complains about US travel advisory singling out Israel, not Jordan, for precautions.

Maine State Museum hosts exhibit about Maine’s last sardine cannery

Maine State Museum hosts sardine canning exhibit

AUGUSTA, Maine – The last three sardine cans packed at America’s last industrial sardine cannery are on display as part of a new exhibit on display at the Maine State Museum in Augusta.
The museum’s exhibit, “End of the Line…America’s Last Sardine Cannery,” is on view until Sept. 4.
The old …. Read the original article  : Maine State Museum hosts exhibit about Maine’s last sardine cannery.

Detroit Historical Society offers series of ‘Behind the Scenes’ tours this month

Detroit group offers ‘Behind the Scenes’ tours

DETROIT – The Detroit Historical Society is offering a series of “Behind the Scenes” tours this month.
Remaining tours scheduled for August include an Aug. 14 trip to Elmwood Cemetery, an Aug. 21 walking tour of Detroit’s Indian Village neighborhood and an Aug. 28 walking tour of the city’s Corktown …. Source  : Detroit Historical Society offers series of ‘Behind the Scenes’ tours this month.

Michelle Obama travels to Spanish resort island of Mallorca, meets King Juan Carlos

Michelle Obama meets Spain’s king
PALMA DE MALLORCA, Spain – U.S. first lady Michelle Obama and daughter Sasha had lunch with Spain’s king and queen on Sunday at the royal family’s holiday retreat on the resort island of Mallorca in the Mediterranean.

Mrs. Obama and her daughter arrived at Marivent palace shortly before 1 p.m. and were …. Source article  : Michelle Obama travels to Spanish resort island of Mallorca, meets King Juan Carlos.

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