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Offer ends June 30 on Tourcrafters' US$699 summer package to Italy
With air fare to Italy currently US$749, how can TourCrafters offer a Summer Special to Florence for only US$699 — and that includes round-trip air from New York, four nights in a 4-star hotel, and four buffet breakfasts? Well, that's TourCrafters' secret. But any Italy-lover can take advantage of this incredible deal by booking it before June 30.
In addition to the basics — air, hotel, breakfasts — the package includes entrance to Florence's Palazzo Vecchio and Palazzo Medici Riccardi, a 24-hour city bus pass, a 20 percent discount on admission to "Galileo, Images of the Universe" at the Strozzi Palace, a 10 percent discount on bike and scooter rentals, and a 10 percent discount on CAF Tour & Travel's city tours, excursions to other cities, outlet shopping tours, cooking classes, and horseback riding. Plus, TourCrafters is offering a special gift to those who book the Florence Summer Special: for every US$20 a couple spends, they will get a US$1 voucher to spend for a winter vacation in Italy.
Up and away in Udaipur, Jaipur, and Ranthambore
Sky Waltz, India’s first commercial hot-air balloon operation, is hard at work planning and preparing for a big upcoming tourist season that will help lift Indian tourism to new heights in 2009 and 2010.
After successfully launching their unique and adventurous balloon safaris, with the support of the Indian government, in Jaipur in January 2008, Sky Waltz has since expanded its operations to include Ranthambore and Pushkar. And in October 2009, they will again be taking their operations to more amazing destinations and festivals in Rajasthan, including Udaipur (to start in November), Neemrana Fort, and also the Pushkar Camel Fair.
Discounts on TourCrafters' hotels in Italy and Europe
Everyone knows by now that lower prices make this a great year to visit Europe. And certainly there's no better cure for stress than a trip to Italy. So, it's especially good news that TourCrafters' hotels are discounting as much as 25 percent — not just in Italy, but in Spain, France, Greece, and Turkey, too.
In Rome, the 4-star Hotel Cicerone in the exclusive Prati section close to the Vatican, shops, and restaurants, has reduced the price of a double room from US$406 to US$324 a night. The hotel's recently-refurbished rooms boast air conditioning, Wi-Fi, mini-bars and satellite TV. The 4-star Hotel Beverly Hills, in the prestigious Parioli neighborhood, close to the Villa Borghese park and just a short walk to the Via Veneto, has also lowered the price of its rooms from US$366 to US$304. In October, the 4-star Hotel River, close to the Piazza del Popolo, will cut its room rates from US$332 to US$266.
New direct flight connecting Armenia and Italy
Armenia’s efforts in targeting its tourism promotion at the Italian outbound market have paid off. MyAir company, in partnership with Festa Tour Avia will be commencing direct flights between Venice and Yerevan from June 5.
Although the flights will initially be only weekly, Festa Tour Avia has indicated that if all goes well, they will consider the possibility of opening the flights to other Italian cities, given the size of the outbound market and the level of interest in Armenia amongst Italian travelers.
5th Spa-Expo workshop in Moscow: for spa hotels and destinations interested in Russian clients
Spa-Expo, the first & only Russian workshop representing wellness tourism for Russian travel professionals, will take place for the 5th time on the 20th of October, 2009 in Moscow at Holiday Inn Sokolniki hotel. The workshop is organized by MITS travel coSmpany, one of the major Russian tour operators for individual and VIP tourism.
Fascinating Dinner on the Moskva River
The VODOHOD Cruise Company is happy to present you its exclusively new and tempting offer: an exciting guided boat ride along the most picturesque banks of the Moskva River combined with a delicious buffet dinner onboard our comfortable 2-deck river boats.
Festivals and events in Thailand from July to December 2009
JULY 2009
AMAZING THAILAND GRAND SALE 2009
Date: June 1 – August 31, 2009
Venue: Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Pattaya, Phuket, and Hat Yai
The Amazing Thailand Grand Sale, Thailand's annual three-month shopping extravaganza offers world-class shopping, a diverse selection of quality products and services, special discounts of 10 - 70 percent and promotional offers being extended by leading department stores, shopping complexes, King Power Duty Free shops, airlines, hotels, spas, golf courses, online travel agencies, hospitals, jewelry shops, and participating retail outlets along designated “Shopping Streets” in Bangkok and at special events held in the popular tourist destinations of Chiang Mai, Phuket, Pattaya, Hua Hin, and Hat Yai.
The “Shopping Streets” provide a convenient opportunity to spot great buys in an exotic range of unique crafts and cottage industry products, including exquisitely hand-crafted decorative items for home and living, as well as fashion accessories, available in the traditional, as well as contemporary design.
In addition to discount offers of up to 70 percent from participating establishments, check out the special promotions offered by retail and service outlets displaying the “Thailand Grand Sale” decal. These include free gifts, vouchers, and lucky draw prizes.
To take advantage of special discounts, promotional offers, and other privileges from June 1 through to August 31, simply look out for the "Amazing Thailand Grand Sale" decal on display at participating outlets.
Agoda to distribute The Ascott Group’s serviced residences
BANGKOK, Thailand – Agoda.com, an online travel company specializing in discount hotel bookings throughout Asia, today announced plans to distribute properties managed by The Ascott Group, the largest serviced residence brand in the Asia-Pacific region, Europe, and the Persian Gulf. And to celebrate their 25th anniversary, The Ascott Group has provided Agoda with inventory to be offered at 25 percent off their regular rate.
Agoda.com will distribute 54 properties managed by The Ascott Group throughout the Asia-Pacific region, under its three separate brands: Ascott, Somerset, and Citadines. The Ascott Group has focused on the needs of specific demographics when developing their brands, offering exclusivity and refinement at its Ascott properties, pampering touches for families at Somerset, or vibrancy and flexibility at Citadines. Agoda’s collaboration with some of the Asia-Pacific region’s best serviced residences extends its reach in some of the most competitive markets. Accordingly, The Ascott Group is now able to access Agoda’s advanced, user-friendly platform and tap into a larger group of travelers via Agoda’s rewards program, which consists of over 1,000,000 members.
Affordable Hawaii Weddings ALOHA Style
Sometimes the best things come in small packages…or are unknown to the masses. Both are true when it comes to having a truly unique and authentic cultural Hawaiian wedding. For several years, the cultural team of Kahu Kauila Clark and cultural specialist Ho’o Imi O Oia Io have joined forces offering brides and grooms an alternative to the traditional wedding ceremony.
FAMILIES BECOME OCEAN EXPLORERS AND PACIFIC ADVENTURERS THIS SUMMER AT HILTON WAIKOLOA VILLAGE ON HAWAII’S BIG ISLA
WAIKOLOA, HAWAII – Nestled among swaying palm trees and lush tropical gardens, overlooking the glistening blue waters off the sunny Kohala Coast on Hawaii’s Big Island, the award-winning HILTON WAIKOLOA VILLAGE is a 62-acre Pacific Playground packed with adventures for the whole family to enjoy this summer. Families transform into a team of explorers, with Pacific adventures and the discoveries of a lifetime beckoning them to book an OCEAN EXPLORER FAMILY ESCAPE package, available now through Dec. 20, 2009 starting at $294 per room, per night for a four-night stay for two adults and two children.
Oaseas Resorts gives families all they need for affordable, Gulf-front fun in the sun
Panama City Beach ¡V Oaseas Resorts is giving families all the ingredients they need for a sensational summer vacation: two nights¡¦ accommodations, two beach chairs and umbrella daily, a $50 gift card for a memorable meal at an area restaurant, and a decadent 6 p.m. checkout to catch that last sunset as it dips below the horizon¡Xand all at affordable package rates and in gorgeous Gulf-front resorts.
Meetings in Thailand
As one of the world's leading travel and leisure destinations, Thailand has extensive experience catering to the needs of world travellers. The service provided is unquestionably world-class.
Thailand's event service providers are highly proficient in the art of 'East Meets West' meetings. They demonstrate the highest international standards of professionalism, efficiency and unbridled creativity. However, this expertise is delivered with a distinctly Thai touch.
The incorporation of graceful Thai traditions lends exotic warmth to conventions held in Thailand. This hands-on approach coupled with extraordinary social programmes delights participants and sets a high benchmark for events held in other countries.
Avoid flight delays with online tracking
The US airlines are shrinking their services, and as a result, far too many passengers are being stranded at the airport or on board commercial flights in the United States in delays or flight cancellations.
A very good way to avoid waiting at the airport or sitting in an aircraft on the tarmac is by checking in advance the AirGuide Flight Tracker or Airport Tracker. These tools enable the passengers to choose the airline or airport in their area with the least delays and problems, plus select the best time of the day to fly to their destination.
Udaipur - The Lake City - to offer balloon safaris
In it's continued effort to provide more options of things to do and sight seeing, SkyWaltz announced the launch of Balloon Safaris in Udaipur (Rajasthan - India) with effect from November 2009.
It has been learned that the company has taken this decision after serious consultations and discussions with Shreeji Arvind Singh Ji Mewar (the Maharaja of Udaipur) and some stalwarts of the fraternity of tour operators.
Vietnam, Cambodia & the riches of the Mekong
CHATSWORTH, CA - The wonders of south east Asia hold a unique allure for travelers, and now, AMAWATERWAYS has combined the region’s most fabled sights into one spectacular new program. “Vietnam, Cambodia, and the Riches of the Mekong” launches in September 2009; an exclusive 15-day itinerary highlighting the region’s historical and cultural riches, ancient ways of life, and traditions. Of course, passengers can rely upon the same award-winning philosophy, service, and attention to detail that has made AMAWATERWAYS the premier river cruise operator in Europe.
A glossy new brochure, “Vietnam, Cambodia and the Riches of the Mekong 2009-2011” sets forth sailing dates, prices, and other details, and is available now. The brochure sets forth complete itineraries for the 15-day program, as well as an optional 8-day Central Vietnam pre-extension and an optional 4-day Hong Kong post-extension.
Live flight status and tracking now available at AirGuideOnline.com
NEW YORK, NY - AirGuideAirports features live flight status and tracking and airport information with terminal maps and live airport status with departures, arrivals, security wait times at terminals, weather conditions...
Friday is Freeday all summer long at Radisson Hotels & Resorts
Radisson(R) Hotels & Resorts is making summer getaways easy and more affordable with the launch of the Friday is Freeday offer. From May 15 through September 15, 2009, guests will receive a free Friday night stay when staying two or more consecutive nights (Thursday or Saturday night required). Friday is Freeday is available for booking starting May 8 at participating Radisson hotels and resorts properties in North, Central, and South America; Asia Pacific; and at Radisson Edwardian Hotels in the United Kingdom.
During their stay, guests will enjoy global Radisson hotels and resorts offerings such as free high-speed Internet access in the guest room and the brand's notable "Yes I Can!" service. In the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean, guests may also experience a Sleep Number(R) bed that enables them to adjust the firmness of the mattress. In addition, members of the goldpoints plus(SM) guest loyalty program will qualify for the 1,000 Bonus Points Every Night goldpoints plus promotion, effective June 1 through August 31, 2009, including the free Friday.
Salta.travel - your web portal to Northern Argentina
Located in Northwest Argentina at the foothills of the Andes Mountains, Salta’s pleasant climate combined with the region’s colonial architecture and gorgeous surrounding scenery have deemed it Salta la Linda (Salta the Beautiful). With such natural splendor, Salta has turned into one of Argentina’s major tourist destinations. Thus, the region was in need of a one-stop portal for its travel information, www.Salta.travel .
Salta.travel provides this portal with information regarding local hotels, hostels, restaurant, events, transportation, and more! In other words, Salta.travel is the tourism center of Northern Argentina. Only a few months old, Salta.travel is the brain child of the eArgentina.travel project. Salta.travel, along with its sister sites tucumán.travel, jujuy.travel, and norteargentino.travel, are all part of eArgentina.travel’s mission to enhance the promotion of the Argentinean tourism industry on the Internet.
TourCrafters offers discount on Greek Islands and Turkey cruise package
LIBERTYVILLE, IL - TourCrafters is offering almost a US$200 discount per couple on a package that includes two-night's accommodation and breakfast at the modern, air-conditioned, 3-star Hotel Kaningos 21 in Athens, a half-day Athens city tour (with entrance fee to the Acropolis and English-speaking guide), a seven-day Aegean cruise (inside cabin) on Louis Hellenic Cruises and transfers from the Athens airport to the hotel, from the hotel to the port of Piraeus, and from Piraeus to the airport. TourCrafters has reduced the price of the package, which starts on September 2, and does not include transatlantic air fare, from US$1,455 to US$1,359 per person, double occupancy. It is possible to upgrade to a 4- or 5-star hotel and an outside cabin and still get a discount.
The week-long cruise visits Istanbul, the exotic Turkish city of palaces and mosques that straddles Europe and Asia; the picturesque Greek island of Mykonos, with its whitewashed houses; Patmos, the island of St. John, dominated by a monastery; the Turkish resort of Kusadasi, which is close to several archaeological sites; the beautiful island of Rhodes and its medieval old town; Heraklion, the main town of Crete; and the island of Santorini and its dramatically-scenic caldera.
SkyWaltz Balloon Safaris announces flights at Pushkar Camel Fair
SkyWaltz announced its plans for operating Balloon Safaris over the world famous Pushkar Camel Fair in Rajasthan, India.
Mr.Jai Thakore, the founder director said in a press interview, that they would be operating 4 balloons in Pushkar between October 24 to November 2, 2009. The 4 balloons put together would have a capacity of 32 people in one shot. "Spread over the period of 9 days, we expect to fly at least 400 people," said Mr.Thakore.
The bookings for the said period have already started to pour in, and the travel industry at large is showing a huge amount of interest in this new addition of "things to do" in Pushkar during the Camel Fair.
Oaseas Resorts rolls out “May Day” deals - last-minute beach vacation getaway specials
FREE MASSAGE WITH EVERY STAY!
Book any 2-night stay in the month of May and buy one massage service and get one FREE! It's the perfect couples getaway for a romantic weekend or quick escape! Spa services are at Shores of Panama. Reservations are required.
GET 50 BUCKS TO SPEND AT SHORES OF PANAMA OR LOCAL RESTAURANTS!
Through May 20, book 4 nights at Shores of Panama and receive a US$50 resort credit or a US$50 gift card to your choice of two local favorites - Schooner's Beach Club or The Boatyard Restaurant. Due to the popularity of this offer, you must make your reservation by phone.
Air Canada suspends Cancun, Cozumel, and Puerto Vallarta operations due to swine flu
As a result of the outbreak of influenza in parts of Mexico, Air Canada and Air Canada Vacations are suspending all operations to Cancun, Cozumel, and Puerto Vallarta until June 1.
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) customers booked for travel to Cancun, Cozumel, and Puerto Vallarta with Air Canada Vacations between April 28 and June 1, inclusive, can rebook their holiday with no change fees. Travel can be to any destination or resort offered by Air Canada Vacations. Customers are responsible for any price differential resulting from the selection of a higher-priced alternative.
AMAWATERWAYS announces new itineraries for 2010
CHATSWORTH, CA - Award-winning, river-cruise line AMAWATERWAYS continues to lead the way in river cruising, with an exciting new lineup of itineraries for 2010. In addition to its recently-announced “Vietnam, Cambodia, and the Riches of the Mekong” program in southeast Asia, the line’s extensive array of European offerings has increased to 20.
The AMAWATERWAYS lineup for 2010 includes popular itineraries on the historic Danube, Main, Rhine, and Mosel rivers, as well as the Douro River in Portugal, the Rhône in France, and the Volga-Baltic waterways in Russia. New land programs will bring AMAWATERWAYS passengers to some of Europe’s most legendary, historic, and scenic locations.
SkyWaltz Balloon Safaris in India get a huge response at Travel Fairs
SkyWaltz is the first and the only company India that has been licensed by the Government to do ballooning on a commercial basis. The company started operations last year and has successfully flown over 1500 passengers since then.
The company operates with world class equipment imported from UK & Spain and all the pilots employed are from overseas, basically from the US and Europe with thousands of hours of commercial flying experience.
VacationsCanada.travel: your ticket to a unique Canadian vacation
Canada is a country so large, so healthy in climate, so beautiful in scenery, so abundantly supplied with magnificent lakes and rivers, so full of commercial resources, and so rich in minerals, that one needs to explore this vast landscape at least once in their lifetime.
VacationsCanada.travel offers group vacations, tours, and packages in Canada, as well as rail vacations, motorcoach tours, and self-driving packages to spend splendid holidays in the Canadian Rockies and Western Canada. Rob Hughes, e-strategies manager at Brewster Inc., had wonderful insights to share about Brewster Inc. and its origin. Hughes mentioned, “We adopted VacationsCanada.travel to generate greater exposure and sales of our Canada vacation packages on the web. This is a premium domain that consumers and travel agents can have confidence in and associate with Brewster Vacations Canada.”
Exclusive offer for travel industry partners on Bhaya Cruises
HANOI, Vietnam - Bhaya Cruises announces a new offer for travel professionals to discover the natural wonder of Halong Bay in Vietnam. Travel industry partners now can enjoy a 2-day cruise in the Bay at only US$60/person, a discount of 70 percent from public rate. The offer is valid from 1ay 1 to September 30, 2009.
Benefits:
- 2-day overnight cruise in Halong aboard Bhaya Classic in Deluxe Cabin (twin sharing)
- Three meals onboard
- On shore excursions to Vung Vieng fishing village and Cave of Surprise
- Vietnamese cooking demonstration
- Morning Tai Chi exercise
- Sightseeing fees and onboard insurance
Pics.travel added to GeoDomain auction
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – Pics.travel has been added to the DomainConsultant.com auction taking place now until April 25, 2009 at the GeoDomain Expo in San Diego, California. Pics.travel will be among another fifty geo-centric domain names to be auctioned, all selected for their strong keywords and investment value.
With a tough economy and traditional forms of communication becoming obsolete, it is clear that owning a piece of virtual real estate is a wise investment. With the changing Internet landscape, the major geo draw of .travel is a significant addition to any domain portfolio. Pics.travel is a clearly relevant and one of a kind domain name that is tuned to the extension.
Five premium .travel names to be auctioned
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - Two of the biggest domain conferences in the country will take place over the next two weeks. The GeoDomain Expo will be in San Diego, CA on April 23-25, and the T.R.A.F.F.I.C. Domain Conference and Expo will take place in Silicon Valley April 27-30. At three different auctions, five hand-selected .travel domain names will be sold. These names have all been chosen based on their inherent value, strong keywords, and significant performance in search engines. The five names up for auction will be:
Pics.travel - $1,500
jet.travel - $1,000
jets.travel - $1,000
spa.travel - $1,000
bargain.travel - $1,000-$5,000
Auction at GeoDomain Expo features two premium .travel names: cocoabeach.travel and fly.travel
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – Two premium .travel domain names, cocoabeach.travel and fly.travel, will be up for auction on April 25, 2009. DomainConsultant.com has announced the inventory for the GeoDomain auction and opened it up for bids at the same time.
Fifty geo-centric domain names are currently up for auction including cocoabeach.travel, a large tourist spot in Florida, and fly.travel, one of the best .travel names out there since the recent sale of fly.com for US$1.8 million. The two names will be auctioned with bids starting at US$1,000 for cocoabeach.travel and US$3,000 for fly.travel.
Aqua Hotels has festival deal
Aqua Hotels & Resorts, in a partnership with the Honolulu Gay & Lesbian Cultural Foundation, will offer a special travel package in celebration of the 20th Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival May 21 to 24.
Rates for Aqua's Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival package start at US$130 per night with a minimum four-night stay and are available at: Aqua Aloha Surf & Spa, Aqua Bamboo & Spa, Aqua Palms & Spa, Aqua Waikiki Wave, and Park Shore Waikiki.
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