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TourCrafters' Italian lakes symphony starts at $1,289
Libertyville, IL - There's a good reason why George Clooney and Richard Branson own vacation homes on Lake Como. Ringed with photogenic villas and villages, it is arguably the world's most beautiful lake. TourCrafters has put it together with another knockout city and lake — Verona and Lake Garda — and the world's most beautiful city — Venice — in a one-week package for the non-celebrity traveler that costs only $1,289.
The 8-day/7-night package includes round-trip air on Alitalia from New York to either Milan or Venice, three nights at the Hotel Malibran in Venice, two nights at Agriturismo Delo outside Verona, and two nights at the Grand Hotel Como on Lake Como, plus six days car rental, daily breakfast, a wine tasting at Delo, hotel service and taxes, and fuel surcharges.
Mom Tri’s restaurants favorite with Phuket King’s Cup winners!
Mom Tri’s Boathouse, directly on Kata Beach Phuket and a sponsor of the Phuket King’s Cup Regatta for more than a decade, was honored to be chosen as the venue of choice for many yachtsmen.
As in past years, the German sailing team helmed by Jacob Handte returned to the Boathouse to compete in the King’s Cup, this time sailing on Sunsail yacht Princess Isabella. As one crew member mentioned, “Friends since many years, we always thoroughly enjoy our yearly sailing trip and like to spend time together relaxing on the Boathouse’s beach.” This year’s excellent wind conditions and the crew’s considerable success were an added bonus.
Mekong memories: a two-night boutique cruise on the new RV Indochina Pandaw
Pandaw is delighted to announce that from July 2009 the brand new RV Indochina Pandaw will make up to three weekly two-night cruises between Saigon in Vietnam and Phnom Penh in Cambodia.
Pandaw already operates seven- and ten-night cruises from Saigon to Siem Reap. These go further up the Mekong into the heart of Cambodia. There is, though, a real need to offer a city-to-city only link that will include extensive explorations of the delta creeks and fascinating ashore in the delta towns and villages.
It is intended that this product will be integrated into Vietnam and Cambodia land tours and offer a tranquil yet very picturesque interlude in the midst of an otherwise busy vacation. Traveling in the pampered luxury of a Pandaw certainly rivals flying or going overland!
SolomonIslands-Hotels.travel geared towards responsible travelers
SolomonIslands-Hotels.travel is a new web portal that is opening the door to independent travelers wishing to book services with local tour operators and accommodations.
“The portal is an important addition to our country’s tourism promotion channels,” said the Solomon Islands Minister for Tourism, Mr. Seth Gukuna. “It will not only enhance Solomon Islands appeal, but also enable business to be conducted in this important sector.”
The website is owned and operated by Kerrie and Danny Kennedy of Dive Gizo. Founded in 1985, Dive Gizo is the oldest owner-operated tourism facility in the Solomon Islands specializing in diverse and exciting dives in the town of Gizo. While also operating snorkeling, bush walking, birding, village visits, and WWII tours, Dive Gizo places primary importance on serving social, cultural, and environmental goals.
Vacationroost.com introduces new deal finder page to help travelers locate best savings on vacation rentals
PARK CITY, UT - www.VacationRoost.com , the most comprehensive online marketplace for professionally-managed vacation rental properties, today announced its new VacationRoost Deal Finder page. This section will help travelers save money on trusted vacation rentals from more than 100,000 rental properties in 84 of the most popular vacation destinations across the Rockies, Eastern beach markets, Caribbean, and Mexico.
With more than 850 travel deals available this winter, VacationRoost.com has set a new company record for the number of deals offered at one time. For example, in Breckenridge, a thriving family-friendly ski destination, VacationRoost.com has more than 300 deals available with “free nights” included. Since the average stay of most ski trips is four nights, travelers who book a three-night stay will get the fourth night completely free. This type of offer is ideal for travelers who want to save money without altering their desired length of stay.
New 2009 cruise to Greek Islands, Turkey, and Athens
NEW FOR 2009!
Extremely Budget-Friendly 7-Day Cruise
visiting 5 Greek Islands and Turkey
for only $ 995 plus taxes.
Plus one hotel night in Athens!
Agoda cheers Hong Kong’s WinterFest
BANGKOK, Thailand – Hong Kong holidays are great anytime of the year, but it’s during ‘WinterFest’ that Hong Kong really lights up. Great food, fantastic shopping, amazing sights and sounds, and a moderate climate make this city an ideal destination for travelers. Agoda.com, an online hotel booking company, has confirmed that ‘WinterFest’ is the perfect time of year to experience Hong Kong and get into that festive spirit.
Hong Kong’s ‘WinterFest’ starts on November 28 and runs until January 4, 2009. A magnificent festival of sights and sounds encapsulates Victoria Harbor in a stunning Christmas-light spectacular next to the Avenue of Stars Wishing Parade of Tsim Sha Tsui’s waterfront promenade. Hong Kong gets into the spirit by decorating the entire city in full Christmas regalia, including an antique Christmas Tram, themed trucks with carol singers, a multimedia Christmas tree display at Ocean Park’s ice skating extravaganza, and the huge Christmas Tree of Statue Square.
Le Meridien Angkor offers exclusive "travel industry rate" of US$135++ per room, per night for travel industry employees
SIEM REAP, Cambodia – Le Méridien Angkor is offering an exclusive “Travel Industry Rate” of only US$135++ per room, per night for a Superior room from now until December 31, 2008.
For reservations and further information, please e-mail: reservations.angkor@lemeridien.com
or call +855 63 963 900
or visit lemeridien.com/angkor
TourCrafters introduces Barcelona "Hot Deal" for $599
Since TourCrafters has been offering good-deal packages for some 28 years, it should come as no surprise that the best bargains in European travel in this time of economic uncertainty are those offered by TourCrafters.
Example: TourCrafters' 5-day/4-night Barcelona Hot Deal, which starts at $599 and includes round-trip air fare from New York; accommodation at the convenient, modern HCC Covadonga Hotel; daily breakfast; service charges; and taxes.
Anyone who saw the gorgeous scenery in the film, Vicky Christina Barcelona, will be glad to know about a bargain-priced package to this mucho-hot city that overlooks the sea, teems with trend-setting restaurants, boasts the spectacular works of Gaudi, has wonderful museums, and enjoys an exciting nightlife.
Times Square Suites - Vancouver's hybrid hotel offers live/work lifestyle
Nestled in the residential community of Vancouver’s West End, below the iconic clock tower at Denman and Robson Street, is Times Square Suites. This elusive apartment-style hotel has been pleasing business travelers, couples, and families for many years and perhaps its unique qualities have never been so appreciated as now.
“Small companies with limited budgets can justify travel expenses when they see that their employee is able to save a few dollars by having home-style conveniences such as a fully-equipped kitchen and an in-suite washer/dryer. We often learn that our business guests are submitting their grocery store receipts as part of their meal expenses and using the rooftop barbeque to have informal dinner meetings,” said general manager Irene Roy.
“We feel that we are poised to help business people save on expenses while continuing to maintain a mobile lifestyle. This is especially important for those working on long-term projects. We include free local telephone calls, in suite CD/DVD player, air conditioning, gas fireplace, complimentary fitness passes, and reduced rates for our secure underground parking,” Ms. Roy added.
Thailand to the World FIT fam trips FREE for the travel professional
The Chaophya Park is launching its Thailand to the World FIT agents familiarization trip.
Based on a self-learning concept, the hotel is offering all bona fide travel professionals the opportunity to stay at the hotel from now until January 31, 2009 FREE of charge for a DIY fam trip.
A total of 10 rooms per day, per night has been set aside for 2 months. Agents wishing to book may stay up to a maximum of 2 nights FREE during the promotion period. Rooms are room only and are on a first-come, first-served basis.
Agoda and American Express make traveling in Asia even easier
BANGKOK, Thailand - Agoda.com, an online travel company specializing in discount hotel bookings in Asia, announced a marketing partnership with American Express Singapore, which offers a special promotion on hotel bookings for American Express cardholders in Singapore. American Express Cardmembers can find this new hot promotion today at www.amex.agoda.com , in which Agoda’s already low hotel rates dropped even lower for a limited time period.
Mr. Robert Rosenstein, chief operating officer of Agoda.com commented, “Booking hotels online has always been a great way to save time and money. The deals that Amex’s Singapore customers will find should provide even more reason to forget any bad news from your stock investments and make that trip to Bangkok, Bali, Hong Kong, or Singapore. Even without the savings, Agoda makes it easy to book in 20 languages with detailed reviews and photos, and customers earn rewards points, which save money on future bookings.”
Into the heart of Borneo - a journey on the mighty Rajang River
Pandaw Cruises are excited to announce that they will inaugurate a new expedition cruise on the Rajang River in Sarawak from July 2009.
Following in the footsteps of the British explorer and travel writer Redmon O'Hanlon, the brand new ORIENT PANDAW will make an eight-night cruise three times a month from Sibu to the Pelagus Rapids and beyond, up the Baleh River.
The Rajang River is rarely visited by travelers on account of its inaccessibility and lack of tourist facilities. It is, though, the longest river in Malaysia. Cruising in the extreme comfort of a Pandaw, passengers will be able to visit Iban longhouses, make boat trips up tributary rivers, and see the vestiges of the colonial Brooke Raja.
TourCrafters' Venice Supersaver starts at only $699
LIBERTYVILLE, IL - Now that a euro costs only $1.25 (down from $1.60 as recently as July), it's time to think Europe again. And many people consider wintertime — with lower prices, no crowds, a slower pace, and maybe the excitement of an acqua alta (high water) — the best time of year to visit Venice. Riding a vaporetto up the Grand Canal without the tourist hordes means really enjoying the world's most beautiful city.
From now until March 31 — with the exception of the Christmas/New Year period and Carnival — TourCrafters is offering a midweek Venice Supersaver package starting at only $699 for round-trip airfare from New York and Boston, four nights at the small Hotel Hesperia (which overlooks the Canareggio Canal), daily buffet breakfast, service charges, taxes, and fuel surcharges. Upgrades are available at several hotels, including the Carlton & Grand Canal ($788), the elegant Palazzo Stern ($1,001) and the grand Luna Baglioni ($1,397), but the Hesperia is perfectly acceptable and comfortable for those on a budget.
Royal for a day in the kingdom of Thailand
BANGKOK, Thailand – Discover Plaza Athénée Bangkok, A Royal Méridien, located on the site where Princess Valaya Alongkorn, 47th daughter of King Rama V called home. A stay in one of our four celebrated Royal Theme Suites combines unforgettable experiences and luxurious extras to create memories that will last a lifetime.
Pacific Pleasures Running Tour in Santa Monica
Big waves, historical homes, and upscale shops beckon you to join us!
Imagine soft sunlight on your face, the scent of the ocean, the squawk of seagulls, and the soothing sound of waves lapping against the sand. Our tour begins at the Pier in panoramic Santa Monica. Our course runs along Palisades Park with views of the ocean, past a residential street considered one of Santa Monica’s prettiest places and one of our favorites. The graceful vintage homes on large lots overlook the ocean and canyons. Homes on this street were built as early as 1907.
Off ‘N Running Tours - Marvelous Mansion Running Tour through Beverly Hills
If you love a challenge while you take in fantastic scenery, you'll enjoy this 4.3-mile running tour. Highlighted by colorful flowers, leafy trees, and spectacular homes, this tour offers a midway stop at The Greystone Mansion, completed in 1929 for US$3.1 million. Greystone is a 55-room, Tudor-style mansion famous for the 1929 murder of oil heir Edward Lawrence "Ned" Doheny, Jr.
Our tour walks you through the beautiful courtyard, gardens, and Koi pond. Being Hollywood, many films shot here include “Ghostbusters,” “Batman and Robin,” “What Women Want,” “The Bodyguard,” “Spiderman III,” and most recently, the 2007 film “There Will Be Blood” with Daniel Day Lewis. On TV's “Gilmore Girls,” Greystone Mansion is seen as the exterior of the Chilton Preparatory Academy.
Running from the paparazzi
Put on Your Shades, and Get Going With Off ‘N Running Tours
“Running from the Paparazzi” invites you to experience an exciting 4-mile run from Wilshire Boulevard to glamorous Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, through Hollywood and past eclectic shops on Robertson Boulevard. Grace the streets of Beverly Hills in record time, doing some quick window-shopping and celeb watching, while avoiding the forever-flashing paparazzi! This popular tour is becoming famous, so book your time and date. Don't be left out of the headlines!
Carlson Hotels joins EventBidder.com, boosting the online B-to-B travel services’ offerings in Asia Pacific
Carlson Hotels Worldwide – Asia Pacific, one of the world’s largest, privately-owned, hotel companies, is now represented on EventBidder.com, a global Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) service used by agency buyers in more than 120 countries. The hotel group has several leading brands in Asia Pacific including Regent® Hotels & Resorts, one of the most respected brands in the luxury segment; Radisson® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading, upscale, full-service, hotel brands; Park Plaza® Hotels & Resorts, positioned in the mid-scale segment of the full-service, hotel category; Country Inns & Suites By Carlson (SM), a mid-scale, hotel brand; and Park Inn®, a growing, global brand offering fresh and affordable accommodation.
La Palm wins award again
La Palm Royal Beach Hotel, one of the Golden Beach Hotels (GBH) in Ghana, has for the second year running been adjudged the best Conference Hotel in West Africa. The award was presented to the hotel at this year’s Akwaaba Travel Market, which was held in Lagos Nigeria.
In Lagos, to receive the award and to participate in the fair on behalf of Golden Beach Hotels were Jeanne Donkoh, chief marketing officer of GBH and Rachel Bruce, Ag. sales and marketing manager of La Palm.
Letarte opens flagship store on Maui, Hawaii
MAUI, Hawaii - Letarte, the bohemian, luxury swim and cover-up brand, is opening their premiere flagship store on November 15 in the hip North Shore town of Paia, Maui.
The white-washed, beach house, located in the center of town on Baldwin Avenue, is the new home of Letarte’s signature, luxe, bathing suits; tunics; and Petite Letarte line.
The sun-drenched space is decorated with a rich combination of light and dark woods, trademark zebra rug, and fresh island flowers. A local artist’s painting hangs behind the white counter, adorned with locally-handcrafted jewelry. A whimsical, hand-painted, Letarte surfboard leans against the wall; a perfect complement to the boutique’s coral and turquoise accents.
City break at Plaza Athénée Bangkok
Bangkok, Thailand – Plaza Athénée Bangkok, a Royal Méridien, invites you to take a short break in Asia's shopping, dining, and pampering paradise where memorable experiences are part of everyday life. Bangkok's chic, shopping malls and vibrant, weekend markets are renowned the world over.
Deluxe room rates start from 5,600 baht++ per room, per night, inclusive of daily buffet breakfast and is valid until January 31, 2009.
TourCrafters introduces good-deal Florence and Rome special
LIBERTYVILLE, IL - Wintertime is always the time to get good-deal packages to Europe. But with very special fares from the recently-rescued Alitalia, TourCrafters is offering the best deal of this or any other winter.
The new 7-day/6-night Florence and Rome Special starts at US$999 from January 7 to February 10 and includes round-trip air fare from New York, three nights accommodation at the 4-star Hotel Carolus in Florence, three nights at the 4-star Hotel Oxford in Rome, daily buffet breakfast, a Eurostar train ticket, a 20 percent discount coupon for Rome sightseeing tours, service charges, taxes and fuel surcharges. Air fare add-ons are US$30 for Chicago, US$60 for Miami, and US$189 for Los Angeles.
CC Africa has new name and new luxury lodges in Africa and India
Luxury safari group CC Africa (Conservation Corporation Africa) and joint venture partners, Taj Hotels Palaces and Resorts and Cigen, are to open two new lodges in India in December. The opening of Banjaar Tola, adjacent to Kahna National Park and Pashan Garh near Panna National Park, both in the central state of Madhya Pradesh, will bring to four the number of lodges owned and operated by the company in India. The other two are Mahua Kothi in Bandhavgarh National Park and Baghavan in Pench National Park in the same region. The group is considering other sites as well for further developments.
CC Africa has also simultaneously changed its name to &BEYOND to more accurately reflect where and how they operate.
Maui’s newest luxury beach resort, Honua Kai Resort & Spa, accepting reservations November 1, 2008
WHAT
Honua Kai Resort & Spa is accepting reservations commissionable to travel agents.
WHO
Situated on 38 oceanfront acres of pristine North Beach Kaanapali, Honua Kai Resort & Spa is Maui’s newest beach resort. A total of 618 one-, two- and three-bedroom guest suites with full kitchens and living areas enhanced with expansive, covered lanai are housed in two, U-shaped buildings. Developed by Intrawest, the company’s first Hawaiian Resort project design allows for 70 percent ocean views spanning the islands of Lanai and Molokai. Lush gardens, water-rich landscaping, a beach walking path, resort amenities and services, and convenient access to championship golf courses, epicurean and sporting attractions, and Maui’s unique culture round out the new resort experience.
New for 2009! Vikings Yoga Cruises to the Greek Islands!
We are glad to offer you our new YOGA Cruises! A new concept, combining vacations and yoga for your students. Visit the vibrant Mediterranean destinations and discover new places where energy, mind, and body can come close to balance.
The day-to-day activities on the ships can be worked out according to your requirements.
Pacific Pleasures Running Tour in Santa Monica
Big waves, historical homes, and upscale shops beckon you
Imagine soft sunlight on your face, the scent of the ocean, the squawk of seagulls, and the soothing sound of waves lapping against the sand. Our tour begins at the Pier in panoramic Santa Monica. Our course runs along Palisades Park with views of the ocean, past a residential street considered one of Santa Monica’s prettiest places and one of our favorites. The graceful vintage homes on large lots overlook the ocean and canyons. Homes on this street were built as early as 1907.
Job.travel, a new tool for the hospitality and travel industry, at just a fraction of the price of .com competitors
Are you ready to fill a position at your hotel, restaurant, or tourist office? Or are you looking for a job in travel and hospitality? Job.travel is a new tool created by travel industry professionals to match employers and job seekers in “the Biz.”
Knowing how little time business owners and managers have to read e-mail, find qualified employees, and run their businesses, the job.travel team wanted to find a solution and fill this niche. With the ability to quickly search candidates and job opportunities from handheld, mobile devices or desktop computers, job.travel is easy to use and simple for even the non-tech savvy individual.
TourCrafters offers 10 percent discount on packages, tours, hotels
LIBERTYVILLE, IL — Now that the dollar is gaining against the euro, unlike other tour operators, TourCrafters is offering a 10 percent discount on all packages, hotels, tours, and excursions until October 31, 2009. To get this special discount on TourCrafters' already bargain-priced products, travelers must book and pay by November 15, 2008.
Agoda.com offers Halloween roundup of haunted hotels from around the world
BANGKOK, Thailand - Just in time for Halloween, Agoda.com, the Asian online hotel service that is part of priceline.com (Nasdaq: PCLN) today released its list of the most-celebrated, haunted hotels around the world. Halloween falls on a Friday this year, making it possible to take a long and exotic scary weekend. Many haunted hotels in the US and abroad are still available for booking through Priceline.com and Priceline’s network, e.g. Agoda.com for hotels in Asia and Booking.com for hotels in Europe.
So darken the lights and pull up a chair. It’s time to introduce Agoda’s haunted favorites:
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