American Airlines and BlackAtlas.com Announce Laz Alonso as New Celebrity...
FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — American Airlines, through BlackAtlas.com, is excited to announce actor Laz Alonso as the new travel ambassador of BlackAtlas.com. Alonso will be...
View ArticleBritish Airways Launches New First Class flights from London Gatwick to the...
CRAWLEY, England, August 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ –British Airways has announced the introduction of its award-winning, new First class service on four of its popular Caribbean routes from Gatwick this...
View ArticleA Capitol Getaway
(BLACK PR WIRE) — If your only knowledge of the Washington, D.C. area comes from watching political news coverage, there’s more to learn. The D.C. area has much to offer travelers of all ages and...
View ArticleEyes on Trinidad & Tobago: “Together We Aspire, Together We Achieve”
TODAY is the National Day of Trinidad and Tobago which commemorates its independence from British rule on August 31, 1962, when the Union Jack of the United Kingdom was lowered and the Trinidad and...
View ArticleEyes on Brazil: Lindo Maravilhoso! (Slideshow)
Take a photo journey through Brazil: ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 21 [Show as slideshow] 12►
View ArticleCarnival Panorama Takes Queens
Revelers and masqueraders won’t have to wait until next February to experience Carnival and Caribbean culture at its finest. If you’re longing for a quick Carib fix, head to “Carnival Panorama:...
View ArticleCelebrating South Africa’s Heritage Day with a braai
A few things are sacred to a South African, and a braai is definitely near the top of that list. A braai (rhymes with fry) is the Saffas version of a barbecue – essentially cooking meat over an open...
View ArticleHistoric Treme in New Orleans celebrates 200 years
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A colorful and musical New Orleans neighborhood is marking the 200th anniversary of its origins as an early melting pot for the city and the nation. Treme is considered one of...
View ArticleAva DuVernay, Independent Filmmaker, Fires Up Black Cinema
LOS ANGELES — The rebirth of black independent film is taking place in a small office in the San Fernando Valley. This is where filmmaker Ava DuVernay and her staff of two operate AaFFRM, the...
View ArticleThe Best Deals Of The Season, Orlando’s Second Summer
If you’ve found yourself waiting until the very last minute to plan your summer vacation, consider yourself big time lucky. Second Summer, part of Orlando’s… Read more on: Hello Beautiful
View ArticleSummer Travel Guide: The Top 4 Places You Need To Be
Now that you have your duffel bags and travel kits out from Memorial Day weekend, it’s time to start planning your trips for the summer.… Read more on: Hello Beautiful
View ArticleSummer Packing Guide: How To Prepare Your Travel Bag
We know that traveling can be stressful with all of the pre-planning that’s necessary. Don’t let that empty duffel bag in the corner give you… Read more on: Hello Beautiful
View Article5 Vacation Hotspots To Put On Your Bucket List
Trudging through the snow and slush these last couple of months, all I could think about was how warm all the people in the Southern… Read more on: Hello Beautiful
View ArticleTravelistas Head To Antigua and Barbuda
Enjoying the Caribbean islands of Antigua and Barbuda! Read more on: Hello Beautiful
View ArticleHow To Look Fab While Traveling
All the beauty moves you’ll need to stay hot while you’re away from home on vacation. Read on before you head out, courtesy of shine.com:… Read more on: Hello Beautiful
View ArticleSummer Travel: Barbuda & Beyond
Teri heads to Antigua’s sister island, Barbuda, to discover the frigate bird sanctuary and the pink sand beaches. She then hits the town to party… Read more on: Hello Beautiful
View ArticleTravelistas Guide To Jet-Setting In Style
Instead of going through the motions during your next trip to the airport, treat it as an experience. Airplanes utilize a runway for take-off and… Read more on: Hello Beautiful
View ArticleHow To Prevent Health Hazards When Traveling
With the holiday season rapidly approaching, most of us are in the process of finalizing our travel plans. Trips are usually spoiled when people don’t… Read more on: Hello Beautiful
View ArticleHip-Hop and R&B Karaoke Nights
Hip-Hop Karaoke: Every Thursday at The Social. Legendary! Soulbrew Karaoke: Monthly r&b, soul and funk karaoke night. With live backing band. Read more on: Catch a Vibe
View ArticleSoulful Nights In London
Groove Lineage / Keep The Faith: Hosts of weekly and monthly neo-soul nights and live performances in Camden. Got Soul: Every Sunday at Juno Bar. With DJs on rotation. Amplified: Alternative soul...
View ArticleLive African Music in London
The venues and organisations to check for when looking for live African acts in London: Kemia Bar @ Momo resto: this basement bar plays hosts to intimate gigs by artists from Africa and beyond. Passing...
View ArticleLive Jazz & Soul Music in London
Check out these venues & promoters for the freshest soul and jazz music gigs in the city! Jazz Cafe: Legendary music venue in Camden with an impressive line-up: Eric Benet, Julie Dexter, Raheem De...
View ArticleBlack Theatre and Comedy in London
Check out these venues & organisations for the latest black theatre and comedy productions: Talawa: Founded 25 years ago, Talawa is one of the most successful black theatre companies in the UK....
View ArticleBlack Films Screenings in London
Mainstream studio and cinemas are more and more reluctant to produce and distribute black films in the UK. Thankfully, the organisations listed below are doing a great work of bringing Afro-American...
View ArticleMainstream Film Festivals Of Note
As a rule, film festivals have a programme that is quite inclusive, with productions from all over the world. Below are listed the festivals where you will find interesting movies from Africa and the...
View ArticleBlack Film Festivals in London
Film Festivals are a great opportunity to see independent films that you would never see otherwise. We’re quite lucky that London is home to quite a few, celebrating everything to African,...
View ArticleSpoken Word Events in London
For info on spoken word events in London, please refer to these organisations and venues: Apples and Snakes: Promote poets and spoken word events in London in the UK. This should be your first port of...
View ArticleLiterary Events in London
The following organisations and venues organise literary events around black writing all year long: African Writers evening: Writers from the African diaspora and beyond read excerpts from their books...
View ArticleBlack Community Organisations in London
The following organisations promote cohesion and learning within the black community through events and workshops. Check their websites and lend them your support. Black History Walks: Walking tours of...
View ArticleDance Venues and Theatre
Check out the programme of these venues for the latest and best dance shows: Sadler’s Wells: The #1 venue dedicated to international dance, from ballet and flamenco to jazz and street dance. They host...
View ArticleDance Companies
Ballet Black: A professional ballet company for international dancers of Black and Asian descent. Their shows (at the Royal Opera House, Bernie Grant Centre, or Arts Depot) always sell out. ADAD: The...
View ArticleMuseums
Black Cultural Archives: The BCA collects, preserves and celebrates the contributions of Black people to British culture. The BCA is currently working on relocating to a Black Heritage centre in...
View ArticleBlack Art in London
Artist Wendell McShine Read our article about where to buy African and Caribbean art in London Browse the Arts section in our archives for more features and interviews on Black Art: click here...
View ArticleYour Ultimate Travel Guide To New Orleans
New Orleans is one of those southern oases that people gravitate to when they want to vacate, but not travel too far. This city has… Read more on: Hello Beautiful
View ArticleYour Ultimate Travel Guide to Atlanta
With the success of “Love and Hip-Hop: Atlanta,” and a recent trailer popping up of the show “Real Mistresses of Atlanta” the city of Atlanta has been put on… Read more on: Hello Beautiful
View Article5 Ways To Prepare Yourself For A Stress-Free Vacation
It can be easy to get caught up in the stress of every day life, even in the summer. Maybe your family is driving you… Read more on: Hello Beautiful
View Article7 Relaxing Ways to Enjoy Carnival in Trinidad
Overheard on Facebook: – A 20-something girl telling her friends: “I was like, Dad, you’re like 50 years old! Why are you going to Mardi… Read more on: Hello Beautiful
View Article7 Ways to Enjoy Carnival in Trinidad When You’re a Chilled Out Boomer
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View ArticleThe Top 5 Resorts In Turkey You Need To Visit
Turkey has become a very popular destination for tourists over the last few decades and many of the resorts are now unrecognizable from their origins. Read more on: Hello Beautiful
View ArticleThe Kilimanjaro Comes Alive
Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into an agreement with ASB Tanzania Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Albwardly Investments, to manage Hyatt Regency Dar Es...
View ArticleCuraçao on Sale: Island Slashing Prices on Hotels
Sky-high travel price tags causing you to abandon your jet-setting plans? Curaçao to the rescue with a sizzling island-wide sale on accommodations, tours and activities! Read more on: Carib News
View ArticleWEST PALM BEACH: NEVER OUT OF SEASON
When people consider vacationing in Florida, they often think of Fort Lauderdale’s beaches, Miami’s vibrant nightlife or Orlando’s glut of theme parks. West Palm Beach and greater Palm Beach County –...
View ArticleWanderlusting: 4 ‘Great Gatsby’ Inspired Trips To Take This Summer!
While we’re all still obsessing over the opulence that is “The Great Gatsby,” we decided to inspire your summer travel plans! Must Read: 6 Gatsby-Inspired… Read more on: Hello Beautiful
View ArticleWanderlusting: 5 Ways To Make Your Vacations More Memorable
Turn your vacation into something you’ll cherish and remember long after you unpack with these simple tips to make your time away more memorable! Must… Read more on: Hello Beautiful
View ArticleWanderlusting: 4 Fun Suggestions For A Memorial Weekend Staycation
Not heading out of town for memorial weekend? No worries! Instead of longingly trolling your friends timelines, rolling your eyes at their pics, create a… Read more on: Hello Beautiful
View ArticleWanderlusting: 4 Ways To Fight Jet Lag On Your Next Trip
Jet lag. The dreaded two words that can wreck any vacation. I once spent two of the three days of my vacation in France in… Read more on: Hello Beautiful
View ArticleWANDERLUSTING: 5 Babymoon Getaways For Expecting Parents!
If you’re preggers and have been reading Wanderlusting and just can’t imagine yourself on vacation while those ankles are swollen and your hormones are raging,… Read more on: Hello Beautiful
View ArticleWANDERLUSTING: 7 Great Ways To Save On Travel Costs!
Traveling can get expensive fast. From the flights to the hotels, ground transportation, food, souvenirs to unforeseen emergencies, even the thriftiest traveler can find themselves… Read more on: Hello...
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