2008 TRAVEL DESTINATIONS
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Travel occasions to enjoy with the whole family, friends and loved ones!


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National Brotherhood of Skiers - Breckenridge Mini-Summit
January 12 - 19, 2008
Breckenridge, Colorado

Join NBS in Breckenridge to celebrate their 35th anniversary and to enjoy a week of winter sports fun. You will have the opportunity to ski five of Colorado's premier mountains along with the excitement and camaraderie shared at all annual NBS events. In addition to all winter activities, you can party with NBS at a variety of evening parties and happy hours for all age groups.

http://www.nbs.org

15th Annual Barbados Jazz Festival
Barbados
January 14 - 20, 2008

There will be cool jazz on warm Caribbean shores when Barbados hosts the ninth annual Barbados Jazz Festival in January.

http://www.barbadosjazzfestival.com

Smooth Jazz Cruise
January 20 - 27, 2008
Sail from; Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

Past Lineup includes: Kirk Whalum, Jonathan Butler, Peter White, Warren Hill, Euge Groove,Jeff Golub, Marion Meadows, Chieli Minucci, Alexander Zonjic. Enjoy the beautiful beaches and island breezes of locations such as: Aruba, Curacao and Half Moon Cay by day, and some dynamite jazz performances into the wee hours of the night.

http://www.warrenhillcruise.com

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
April 25 - 27, May 1 - 4, 2008
New Orleans, LA

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, a/k/a Jazz Fest, is a cultural feast in which thousands of musicians, cooks and craftspeople welcome 500,000 visitors each year. There are two main components: the Louisiana Heritage Fair and the Evening Concert Series. The Louisiana Heritage Fair is the signature feature of the Festival, showcasing unforgettable music on 12 stages, delicious Louisiana cuisine in two large food areas, and crafts artisans from the region and around the world demonstrating and selling their work. The Louisiana Heritage Fair is held at the Fair Grounds Race Course over the course of 2 weekends.

http://www.nojazzfest.com/

Tom Joyner Fantastic Voyage
Royal Caribbean - The Freedom of the Seas
May 18 - May 25, 2008

When we tell you to get ready for seven days of fun, food and freedom we mean it. In fact, we strongly urge you take off work the Monday following the Saturday that we return. You're going to need the rest!

http://www.blackamericaweb.com/fv2008/

2007 Barbados Gospelfest
May 20 - 27, 2008
Barbados

The Caribbean's premier gospel festival celebrating twelve years of fulfilling music ministry. This annual showcase of the very best in international and regional Gospel artistes has become a most anticipated event on the Barbadian entertainment itinerary, attracting both locals and visitors alike.

http://www.barbadosgospelfest.com

Soul Beach Music Festival
May 21 - 26, 2008
Aruba

Aruba will host the annual Savoy Soul Beach Music Festival for Memorial Day Weekend. This festival will blend together musical and comedic performances. Performances by: Sinbad, Horace HB Sanders, India Arie, Charlie Wilson and the Gap Band, among others.

www.soulbeachmusicfest.com

Black Bike Week (A.K.A Tthe Atlantic Bike Festival)
May 23 - 28, 2008
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

The Largest Black Bike Festival in the world. Over 300,000 participate in what has become a super bike event for people of color.

www.blackbeachweek.com/blackbikeweek1.html

Urban Beach Week
May 23 - 25, 2008
Miami Beach, Florida

Over 250,000 people took part of last year's festival with clubs, beach parties, celebrities, athletes and more. It's a solid mixture of people from all ethnic backgrounds that come together for weekend full of celebration.

http://www.whatspoppincentral.com/Content_2430.html

Chocolate Cancun Getaway
May 23 - 25, Memorial Day Weekend, 2008
Cancun

It's PARTY TIME all weekend long at Play Cabana, the city's ultra lounge. The parties are non-stop, until the sun comes up so we recommend coming fully rested. Featuring NBA playoff dinners every night with hundreds of professionals worldwide.

www.chocolategetaways.com

St. Lucia Jazz Festival
May, 2008
St. Lucia

During the month of May, the Island of St. Lucia moves to the beat of jazz when music fills the air. This event continues to be one of the top music concerts in the Caribbean, with performances taking place all over the island. The line up is guaranteed to please. If you've been before, then you know that this is a premiere Music Festival and rooms will go fast! If this is your first time to the St. Lucia Jazz Festival, we'll be happy to answer your questions. But, regardless, rooms will go fast!

http://stluciajazz.org

7 Day Mexican Riviera Cruises
May, 2008

Join Lets Get Away Travel and Holland American Line for a 2008 cruise of the Mexican Riviera to be remembered. Enjoy the Holland American Line difference of spacious, elegant ships, five star dining, extensive onboard activities and award winning service.

Book now to reserve a special rate.
www.letsgetawaytravel.net

Set sail with Beautifully Me, LLC as we get "Sexy at Sea!"
Caribbean Cruise
May, 2008 (TBA)

This perfect "girlfriends" getaway is a fabulous opportunity to discover, explore and unleash your feminine powers!! This 5-day Western Caribbean Cruise sails out of the port of Miami on April 23rd, heading for the tropical paradise of Ocho Rios, Jamaica and the Grand Cayman Islands. This absolutely amazing getaway will empower your mind and rejuvenate your spirit! Events will include: The Savior-La Femme Pleasure Series, Strip & Strut workshop, SEXYROBICS®, shore excursions and much more! So grab your girlfriends, your bathing suits, your imagination, and leave the rest up to us!

Additional information to follow in January. For more information, please call 310-686-3785.

The National Professional Network Leadership Retreat at Sea
June 5 - June 9, 2008
Western Caribbean

Sail to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Key West, Florida and Gozumel, Mexico.

http://www.npncruise.com

Capital Jazz Fest
Washington, D.C.
June 6 - 8, 2008

The Capital Jazz Fest has become one of the hottest jazz fests on the East Coast, attracting enthusiasts from New York to South Carolina. Past performers include Earl Klugh, Roy Ayers, David Sanborn and Nancy Wilson. But truth be told, most folk come because this is the first big party of the summer.

http://www.capitaljazz.com

17th Annual Ocho Rios International Jazz Festival
June 8 - 15, 2008
Jamaica

The Caribbean's complete jazz vacation!! Featuring the greatest names in Jamaican Jazz as well as the very best of international fare. It boasts a Youth Programme, daily free concerts, a large-scale Photo Exhibition and events large and small going on simultaneously all over the Island, including: Kingston, Montego Bay, Negril, and Runaway Bay

http://www.ochoriosjazz.com/

4th Annual Big Bear Lake JazzTrax Summer Festival
June 20, 21 & 22, 2008
Snow Summit, CA

Not Just Any Lake...Not Just Any Jazz Festival, "This is one of the most extraordinary destinations in the world!" Including Friday night at Forest Service Discovery Amphitheater and all shows late afternoon/early evening.

http://www.jazztrax.com/jazz/events.html

Taste of Chicago
June 27 - July 6, 2008
Grand Park, Chicago, IL

It's the granddaddy of them all, but where oh where to start? Roasted corn dipped in Cajun butter, barbecue turkey legs, jerk chicken with red beans and callaloo, chocolate-dipped frozen bananas, grilled lobster tails, rainbow ice cream--and that just a sample from the first six food booths! Bring your appetite, as this favorite Chicago tradition offers cuisines from more than 70 restaurants! Click Here

Essence Music Festival
July 4 - 6, 2008
New Orleans, LA

Soulful music fills the air at the Louisiana Superdome on one main stage and four super lounges in the celebration of multi-cultural music and arts.

http://www.essence.com

Montreux Jazz Festival
July 4 - 19, 2008

Since it began in 1967 when it was a three-day event, the Montreux Jazz Festival has become a stupendous 16-day affair, headlined by jazz, blues, rock, world-music, rap, electro, pop and soul luminaries!

http://www.montreuxjazz.com  

Reggae Sumfest
July 13 - 19, 2008
Montego Bay, Jamaica

Celebrating the Red Stripe Reggae SumFest's 15th Anniversary! Past Line Up includes: Beres Hammond, Beenie Man, Sean Paul, Wayne Wonder, Buju Banton, Elephant Man, Lady Saw, Morgan Heritage, Third World, Tanto Metro & Devonte, VYBX Cartel, Assasin and Warrior King.

http://www.reggaesumfest.com/

U.S. Virgin Islands LifeStyle Festival
July 24 - 27, 2008
U.S Virgin Islands

We know a nice warm place for you to enjoy the sun, pleasant beaches, and relaxation under tall palm trees. That's right, the US Virgin Islands LifeStyle Festival is an amazing get away to the beautiful Islands of St. Thomas and St. Croix!

http://www.usvimf.com

PIP's Palm Springs Getaway
July 25- 27, 2008
Palm Springs, California

Join us for one of the largest urban, West Coast events. The 12th annual Party in Palm Springs is grown and all the way sexy this year. This extravaganza is for Single, Sexy, Classy Professionals and Networking Groups ages 27 and up. Are you ready for a fun and exciting weekend where you can be entertained and really get your groove on? Well this is the event for you!!

http://www.pip4fun.com/

The Toronto Caribana Festival
July - August, 2008
Toronto, Canada

Every summer, Toronto blazes with the excitement of calypso, steel pan and elaborate masquerade costumes during the annual Caribana Festival. It's the largest Caribbean festival in North America. The two-week festival attracts more than a million participants annually, including hundreds of thousands of American tourists.

www.caribana.com

Antigua Carnival
July - August, 2008
Antigua

The Caribbean's premier summer festival -- Antigua's Carnival -- is celebrated each year during the last week of July and culminates on the first Monday and Tuesday in August. Come see the beauty that are the Queen of Carnival contestants, listen to the majestic performances from our steelband men, see the awesome talent of the Mr. & Miss Teenage contestants, and of course, come see the calypsonians duke it out for supremacy during the "Mother of all Shows" (The Calypso Monarch Competition).

http://www.antiguacarnival.com

11th Annual Black Boaters Summit
US & British Virgin Islands
August 1 - 10, 2008

There is no better vacation than to discover The US and British Virgin Islands, cruising on your own-chartered yacht with a flotilla of like-minded souls. Novice and expert sailors, from around the world, have been coming to the Islands for years to explore it's pristine waters and palm tree lined beaches. Now there is a new group of sailors coming to the islands that are different in one obvious way, they are all African American, and the event is called Black Boaters' Summit (BBS). Sailing, sight seeing, and nightly parties are not the only benefits that come from attending the event. People make new friends and form lasting relationships. So whether you are a sailor or a landlubber, young or old, single or married, join the BBS for the vacation adventure of a lifetime!

Call Paul Mixon at (510) 222-6308 or visit http://www.honeyletstravel.com

13th Annual Black Comedy & Party Cruise
September 4 - 7, 2008
Paradise Island in Nassau, The Bahamas

Featuring Comedians seen on B.E.T. ComicView & Def Comedy Jam! A event packed full of comic talent and parties to be remembered. Join us for a "VOYAGE to ATLANTIS" in amazing Paradise Island. More details coming soon.

http://www.blackcomedycruise.com/index.html

Blacks Over 40 Family and Friends at Sea
September 6 - 13, 2008
Sailing from Miami, FL to Half Moon City, St Thomas,
San Juan and Grand Turk

Come join us as we celebrate the 6th Anniversary of Blacks Over 40 at Sea, the first and only cruise experience designed by us and just for us. A Black cruise for the Brothas and Sistahs near and over 40, for couples, singles, family and friends. Where else can you meet, make friends and have more fun than you could ever imagine with like minded folks from your home town and around the country? Get ready to relax your mind, body and soul with other mature men and women in an atmosphere where you feel comfortable and at ease.

http://www.blacksover40.org

51st Annual Monterey Jazz Festival
September 19 - 21, 2008
Monterey, CA

Nonstop jazz at the oldest continuous jazz festival in the world. Always features top performers, plus colorful gifts, food, jazz photo/art exhibits, jazz clinics/seminars and more.

http://www.montereyjazzfestival.org

Hedonism III: It's bound to happen. The primal urge to just, let everything go and unwind! You're not alone. Chocolate Cancun Getaway, Memorial Weekend, 2008! Details coming soon.

http://www.kinnairdenterprises.com

The 22nd Annual Catalina Island JazzTrax Festival
First 3 Weekends of October, 2008
Catalina Island

1st Festival Weekend - Oct. 3 - 5, 2008
2nd Festival Weekend - Oct.10 - 12, 2008
3rd Festival Weekend - Oct. 17 - 19, 2008

At the Avalon Casino Ballroom looking out to sea. Performance line-up to be announced early in the New Year. Bringing together 30 different stars of smooth jazz.

http://www.jazztrax.com/jazz/catalina.html

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