International Windsurfing Competition Comes to Tel Aviv

In conjunction with the Centennial celebrations in Tel Avis this year, Tel Aviv-Yafo will host one of the most prestigious sporting events of 2009 — the RS: X European Championships in Windsurfing. The International Olympic Federation and the Israeli Olympic Committee will organize the ten-day event from June 11 to 20, 2009, which will be the first international surfing competition following the Beijing Olympics. The championship is expected to attract hundreds of windsurfers from around the world, including new Olympic medalists. www.rsxclass.com

Antigua, Guatemala recognized as the top tourism city in 2009

The British magazine Wanderlust designated Antigua, Guatemala as ”the best city for 2009” in the Wanderlust Travel Awards 2009; announcing the awards at the end of the Destinations Travel Show, in London.

The colonial city took first place over cities such as Kyoto, Japan; Boston, MA; and 600 other worldwide destinations.

The travel event was held in London from 5th through the 8th of February, and Wanderlust took advantage of the venue to announce the winners its travel awards.

This specialized tourism publication also announced travel awards for the best country, travel agency, travel guidebook and airline; as determined by readership selection, in which they express their satisfaction with a specific destination.

For more info go to www.visitguatemala.com.