Tag: WWII
Solomon Islands dive operators to establish formal association
Chief Assignment Editor- April 18, 2019 01:01A major step forward for the future promotion and development of the Solomon Islands dive tourism sector, the destination’s main dive operators have agreed to combine resources to create a ... Read More
Czech Memorial Scrolls survived the Holocaust and travel to New York City
Dr. Elinor Garely - special to eTN- March 23, 2019 19:11The fact that a few of the 1,564 Czech Memorial Scrolls were all in one place at the same time, was almost a miracle. It took detailed planning and the ... Read More
NYC Winter Show: A treasure trove for hotel interior designers
Dr. Elinor Garely - special to eTN- January 31, 2019 23:56If you love beautiful things like jewelry, sculpture, lamps, art and antiques, there is no better place to get your “fix” of fabulous furnishings and jewels than at the annual ... Read More
What’s new in France for 2019?
Chief Assignment Editor- December 6, 2018 12:45France is always an exciting destination but the year ahead promises a buffet of intriguing events beyond the capitol. Here are the top reasons to pack your bags and book ... Read More
Guam holds seaside memorial for the SMS Cormoran II
eTN Managing Editor- April 29, 2017 01:19On Friday, April 7, 2017, the Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) was joined by local and international dignitaries to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the scuttling of the SMS Cormoran II. ... Read More
Guam commemorates the SMS Cormoran II
eTN Managing Editor- April 28, 2017 23:44The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) concluded a two-week series of commemoration to honor the 100th anniversary of the scuttling of the SMS Cormoran II. The German ship spent two and ... Read More
Guam’s local dive shops commemorate 100th anniversary of the Cormoran
editor- March 28, 2017 06:51During WWII, Guam was captured from the US by the Japanese Imperial Army and occupied for two and a half years. Read More
Traveling through Guam on a cultural ride
editor- March 24, 2017 06:49Many tourists today are looking for cultural experiences during their travels. They want to eat authentic foods, meet the locals, and step into their lives for a moment in time. Read More
Saipan: Could be another island in the Philippines, except it isn’t
editor- February 17, 2017 07:35Despite being only 12 miles long and 5 miles wide, Saipan has been hot property since it was colonized by the Spanish in the mid-1500’s. Read More
Guam Tourism with FestPac puts the Blue Continent in the global spotlight
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 22, 2016 06:31The blue continent is in the spotlight of the world today, and the center is the American island of Guam. It's a cultural and tourism event only happening every 4 ... Read More
Iwo Jima Association of America will honor veterans at Guam reunion
editor- January 30, 2012 04:42TUMON, Guam - Iwo Jima war veterans will meet on Guam for a Reunion of Honor on March 10-12, 2012. The reunion is being arranged and promoted by the Iwo ... Read More
Hitler’s Atlantic Wall heads to New Orleans
editor- June 6, 2011 04:25NEW ORLEANS - For The National WWII Museum, today is not only the Normandy D-Day landings anniversary, it is also the Museum's 11th birthday. Read More
Honor Flights finally give WWII veterans a chance to visit their memorial
editor- June 17, 2008 04:50Since the World War II Memorial was erected on Washington DC's national mall four years ago, few of the thousands flocking to the site daily are surviving servicemen. Volunteer-staffed and ... Read More