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Travel Beyond the Ordinary
Santa Fe, New Mexico—The Upaya Zen Center offers spectacular trips to the frontiers, monasteries, temples of Mongolia and Nepal throughout 2008. Upaya’s unique access to people and places in the Zen Buddhism practice guarantees travelers a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. The Upaya Zen Center has developed the following unique travel itineraries to Asia with Carroll Dunham, anthropologist, writer, documentary film maker and Thomas Kelly, renowned professional photographer and documentary filmmaker:
8 Program Calendar & Table of Contents
2008 Upaya Zen Center International Trips
Journey Across Borders
Santa Fe, N.M.—Michelle Vest’s upcoming Philadelphia and New York performances of Sole Survivors are Wednesday, September 10, 7 p.m. and Thursday, September 11, 9 p.m. at the Philadelphia Fringe Festival and Friday, October 17, 8 p.m. and Thursday, October 23, 8 p.m. at Stage Left Studio in New York City.
Written by Vest and directed by Tanya Taylor Rubinstein, Vest produces and acts in this ambitious solo performance tackling the tough issues of immigration. The play will challenge and entertain the audience.
14-Day Best of Greece with 7-Days Cruise with Istanbul(senior-friendly).
The Best of Greece Tour with Istanbul cruise is an ideal tour for baby-boomers,
silver and golden agers and families, combining a 7-day cruise by cruise liner
in the clear, blue Aegean archipelagos, visiting Istanbul, Mykonos, Patmos,
Kusadasi (Ephesus), Rhodes, Heraklion(Crete) and Santorini.
Cruise the Greek Islands by Yacht 2008/00
Wilmington,NC. Cruising the magnificent Greek Islands on a small ship allows
passengers to intimately discover the sights, learn the history, find the best beaches
and work with the local experts to plan every detail of the magical voyage.
The beauty of small ship Greek Islands cruises are kept alive today by
Viking Yacht Cruises. Viking's was initially founded by three brothers of Greek and
Swedish heritage 50 years ago, to serve the needs of travelers interested in a genuine experience of the world in which they live. Within a short time, word of the consistently,cost-conscious and fun-loving approach to travel spread among people of all ages worldwide.
Hotel search: more price transparency with trivago
The international travel portal trivago.com has launched a new feature: users of the hotel search can now compare the exact rate descriptions for hotel bookings on trivago. This allows the user to see immediately on what terms he books his stay.
In addition to the prices of different booking partners travellers can check the exact rate description for a hotel room on the search result page of trivago, and not only at the partner's site. The rate description states, whether breakfast is included, the booking can be cancelled short-term and whether a credit card is required. This information is unique in the area of meta search for hotels.
Now is the time to book your Greek Island Cruises!
Experience Greek Hospitality - Greek Food - Greek Music - Greek Islands
on the 7-Day Cruise on the luxurious cruise ship CRISTAL of Louis Cruises.
Departure every Friday from Pireaus from March thru October 2008 and 2009.
Visiting: Istanbul - Mykonos - Patmos - Kusadasi (Ephesus) - Rhodes - Heraklion
(Crete) - Santorini.
Amawaterways Celebrates Double Christening in Germany
(Chatsworth, CA) The charming, medieval town of Regensburg, Germany formed a festive backdrop for a unique double christening ceremony on Monday, July 7. AMAWATERWAYS’ two newest vessels, the MS Amacello and MS Amadante were christened before a crowd of specially-invited guests, travel executives and media. Guests were greeted by AMAWATERWAYS President, Rudi Schreiner and Vice President of Sales, Kristin Karst. The Lord Mayor of Regensburg gave a welcoming address, and as a special treat, the world-famous boys’ choir, the Regensburger Domspatzen performed, delighting invited guests and assembled townspeople. Located along the picturesque Danube River, Regensburg is a year-round highlight of several AMAWATERWAYS itineraries.
The 23 New Members of Hotels & Preference
The 23 New Members of Hotels & Preference
July 11, 2008 in Accommodation
(Forimmediaterelease.net) In Europe, Hotels&Preference—a Paris-based network of more than 122 independently owned luxury hotels, resorts, chateaus and villas—is synonymous with modernity combined with a French-style tradition of luxury.
Now the founders are bringing that H&P experience to North America and more of Europe and the Caribbean with the addition of 23 properties to its stable of 122 high-end establishments.
The St.Regis Bali Resort offers refinde and peerless service through its butler service
The first St. Regis resort in Asia is unveiling the first English-style butlers to the island’s hospitality industry when the The St. Regis Bali Resort opens in September.
The resort is also the first in the island to have an international Chief Butler, Tony Sharp and Assistant Chief Butler, Robert Johnson, winner of ‘Butler of the Year’ award, an international award conferred by the International Butler Association.
Tony Sharp has been butler to the US ambassador to Australia and tycoon Kerry Packer. His last assignment was Chief Concierge and Head Butler, training butlers at the exclusive The Nam Hai Hoi An resort in Vietnam. His assistant Robert Johnson, a graduate of Britain’s oldest and best butler school, Ivor Spensor, was personal butler for 10 years to Asia’s prominent Ong family, including four years as Head Butler and Assistant Estate Manager at Parrot Cay Resort in Turks & Caicos.
New directory Millésime 2008-2009 of HOTELS & PREFERENCE
Each year, HOTELS & PREFERENCE dedicates itself to showcasing its new and existing members in its remarkable hotel directory. HOTELS & PREFERENCE received, for two years in a row, the award for Best International Hotel Guide in 2003 and 2004 during the hotel industry’s Hospitality Awards.
This year, H&P’s new directory Millésime 2008-2009 becomes more internationally oriented. International destinations are presented in the beginning of the guide: North America, the Caribbean, North Africa, the Indian Ocean, Italy, Spain, Belgium, England and Switzerland. France is then presented by region. The directory is printed in English, followed by French.
The Polish Explorer
MIR Corporation makes it possible to uncover the Polish experience in Krakow, its medieval Old Market Square still prospering; massive Gothic Malbork Castle, keep of the Teutonic Knights; Gdansk, a working class city that made history; and Warsaw, Poland’s capital since 1596, with an Old Town entirely rebuilt after WWII.
Ride the new luxury Danube Express private train with MIR, beginning in regal Budapest and heading north through Poland to the Baltic Sea. The first and last two nights of each tour are spent in comfortable four star hotels.
Hike Renowned Trails, Scenic Mountains with Backroads
Walk the same Provençal environs that inspired Vincent van Gogh to paint “The Starry Night.” Or, if Italy is more your cup of tea, or cappuccino, consider a hike along the Amalfi Coast or high above the Italian Lakes.
Backroads Walking & Hiking trips venture off the beaten path, allowing sophisticated travelers to move at their own pace so they easily savor the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of some of the most evocative places on earth. With the guidance of the best leaders in the active travel industry, Backroads guests learn about a region from local experts and truly connect with the people who call it home
New Website facilitates rapidly expanding interest in Travel & Tourism development and investment globally
Destinations, investors, developers and operators around the world are increasingly realizing the economic benefits and growth potential of Travel & Tourism globally. The challenge lies in bringing together public and private sector entities looking to attract partners for development with investors, business operators and entrepreneurs seeking new business opportunities.
June 2008 saw the official launch of TourismROI, a website designed to address this challenge. The site www.TourismROI.com is the first centralized source of information for tourism operations, development and investment opportunities worldwide. Based on the principle of massive collaboration, the website organizes and presents the vast amounts of Travel & Tourism information and research online in one easily accessible and useable site.
Take a longer vacation on Captiva Island without taking an extra hit to the pocketbook
CAPTIVA ISLAND, Fla. (July 1, 2008) – Americans are certainly feeling the effects of record-high gas prices this summer and, as a result, many are cutting summer travels short, or canceling them altogether. But ’Tween Waters Inn, on beautiful Captiva Island, Fla. is offering guests an opportunity to actually extend their vacation during its “Half Crazy Summer Sale.”
From now through August 28, 2008, when guests make reservations to stay at ’Tween Waters Inn, they will be eligible to stay additional nights at an unheard of 50 percent off the guaranteed best rate of every room, a savings of potentially hundreds of dollars a night.
Travel Agents Partner with MIR Corporation
Travel agents looking for a niche to fill are finding that partnering with MIR Corporation gives them a leg up in the region where Europe and Asia meet – Russia, Central and East Europe, the Silk Road and Mongolia.
MIR Corporation – the Russia and Central Asia specialist – has 22 years of experience focused on travel to St. Petersburg, Siberia, the Silk Road and beyond. Specialists at the Seattle-based firm hand-craft enticing and efficient itineraries that take into consideration a client’s interests, budget, and capabilities as well as sharing the inside knowledge that comes from years of experience in exotic locales.
Kamchatka’s UNESCO-listed Valley of the Geysers Open for Business
In the spring of 2007, a massive landslide disrupted a key area of the Volcanoes of Kamchatka World Heritage Site in eastern Russia. The Valley of the Geysers, discovered in 1941, is located in a hidden canyon deep in the territory of the Kronotsky Biosphere Preserve on the volcanic Kamchatka Peninsula. Geysers, mud pots, thermal springs and steam vents erupt from the valley floor, and boardwalks thread their way through the heated landscape.
US Dollar Rate Guarantee for Luxury Hotels in Provence
Hotels & Preference (H&P) announces three travel packages in picturesque Provence, France, showcasing three properties and a two-star Michelin restaurant—all with a guaranteed rental rate in US dollars.
H&P is a Paris-based network of more than 120 independently owned luxury hotels, resorts, chateaus and villas in locations including France, U.S., England, Canada, Spain, Italy, North Africa, Indian Ocean, Caribbean, Switzerland and Belgium.
Offer valid on all reservations for April, May, October and November 2008 based on availability. Each package includes three nights’ accommodation; breakfast each day; lunch or dinner each day (exclusive of beverage); round trip airport transfers to and from Marseille or Avignon; tax and service.
Travel Agents can book via the GDS using the IW property codes indicated below or by calling 877-525-8700.
Calculate Great Value in the BVI Using “Peter Island Math!”
Peter Island, the largest private island in the British Virgin Islands, encourages guests looking for great value this summer or fall to try using "Peter Island Math" when calculating their vacation budgets. Couples who book now through July 31, 2008 for any stay through October 31, 2008, will receive 6 nights for the price of 5, in addition to one $120 spa credit per room. This represents a savings of 20% off the already reduced summer rates. Those needing a second room can receive even more savings - book a second room and receive an additional discount for the entire 6 nights totaling 30%, plus another $120 spa credit!! Combined this represents over a 25% savings!!
Experience the fabled Silk Route with the Experts
MIR Corporation, experts in destinations at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, are offering two more chances to join a modern caravan that traverses Uzbekistan from oasis to oasis, gathering treasures, enjoying the hospitality of local people and garnering unmatched experiences, including visits to four UNESCO World Heritage Sites. “Silk Road Odyssey: Caravan Across Uzbekistan” is collaborative journey and an in-depth survey of the arts and crafts, bazaars, desert landscapes and architecture of a fascinating and fabled realm.
Intelligent Leisure Solutions and the Discover Travel Group are Innovating Tourism with Three .travel Portals
As a completely web-based South and Central American luxury travel company, Intelligent Leisure Solutions and the Discover Travel Group have chosen to innovatively reach clients all over the world at a fraction of the cost with their .travel portals: www.Discover.travel, www.DiscoverCentralAmerica.travel, and www.DiscoverSouthAmerica.travel. Started by three corporate executives, the founders of Intelligent Leisure Solutions and the Discover Travel Group combined their business savvy to provide unique cultural and leisure learning experiences through travels organized by their own travel business. With a well-targeted demographic of the discerning traveler, Intelligent Leisure Solutions and the Discover Travel Group provide authentic discoveries of South and Central America to places such as Peru, Brazil, Costa Rica, Argentina, the Galapagos, and more.
In creating the new business, the three partners implemented a unique strategy to go against the grain and use no traditional marketing materials such as trade show participation or print advertising. Instead they launched their business with three .travel portals. With these portals, the company used and continues to use strictly web marketing. At that time, over three years ago, this decision was out of the box, but it has become quite successful. In fact, it has cost close to 90% less than marketing the old fashioned way. With web marketing as its platform, Intelligent Leisure Solutions and the Discover Travel Group adopted .travel because it provided a higher level of validity as a travel business on the Internet as well as a great branding opportunity.
WE WILL ROCK YOU the hotel package:
The sell out musical extravaganza that has smashed its way through Asia is coming to Bangkok this July!
Don’t miss your chance to see this extraordinary performance and make it a night out on the town to remember. Book the WE WILL ROCK YOU all-in-one package at the Chaophya Park Hotel to go first class all the way. Enjoy overnight accommodation, dinner (before or after the show) and full breakfast the following day. Tickets are limited so plan ahead, especially for that special birthday or happy celebration.
Peace through Tourism Course Launched
At the 4th IIPT African Conference, May 20th – 25th 2007, Kampala, Uganda, a course on Peace through Tourism was launched, discussed and enthusiastically received by the international community. WICE – World Leisure International Centre of Excellence at Wageningen University, The Netherlands – developed this course; course director is Drs Jan te Kloeze.
The course is an initiative aiming to consolidate the concept of Peace through Tourism. It is open to external participants, members of institutions interested in the subject, and tourism and peace policy makers.
TourCrafters' Italian Countryside Package is a Great Bargain
The bad news: the dollar's down, the euro's up and Europe is expensive. The good news: TourCrafters is offering a 5-day/4-night land-only Italian Countryside package in Le Marche that starts at $429 per person in a double room (it's even less—from $235 per person—in a one-bedroom apartment for four people). The package, valid until March 31, 2009, includes accommodations in the charming 3-star Casa Oliva, five days car rental, daily buffet breakfast, and service charges and taxes. From October 15 to November 15 and again from February 15 to March 15 a special relaxing spa course is free. There are also discounts for children.
Travel green this summer while staying at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel & Spa
Hollywood, California – With tourists and business travelers feeling the pinch of higher gas prices, seeing the city of Los Angeles is a snap while staying at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel & Spa, with LA’s highly efficient public transportation system right outside.
“We’re always looking for ways to improve the experience of our guests while also doing right by the environment,” says Chris Orr, Director of Marketing & Sales. “People should know that the public transportation system in Los Angeles can take you wherever you want to go, without all the stress or cost of renting a car and parking. Plus the metro can be considered eco-friendly because it takes cars off the streets, reducing green-house gases.”
Kerala Tourism offers 500 tour packages online
Kerala Tourism website www.keralatourism.org presents more than 500 tour packages online as part of its dream season campaign. Kerala, one of the most sought after destinations of India, is all set to offer value for money packages during the Monsoon Season.
Great value packages ranging from backwater houseboat cruises to hill station holidays and ayurvedic rejuvenation packages to monsoon honeymoon trips are being offered by hotels, resorts, homestays, houseboats, ayurveda centres and tour operators of Kerala, in response to the Dream Season Campaign, organized by Department of Tourism, Government of Kerala. More than 230 leading organisations of Kerala tourism industry came forward with packages. Packages start from Rs. 4444, approximately US $ 111. All packages are grouped under the ‘Dream Season in God’s Own Country’ banner.
Romance Travel Concierge launches new internet TV show showcasing luxury destination weddings around the world
With destination weddings increasing 400% in the last two years alone,
the US outbound romance market is a fast growing, highly specialized niche market segmentation.
To demystify the complex process of creating and holding a destination wedding, Romance Travel Concierge, the leading US provider of extraordinary romance travel products is launching a new internet TV series, “Off The Beaten Aisle”, with production commencing July 2008.
New All-Inclusive Web site Launches – Currently Looking for Travel Agents - Thousands of All-Inclusive Resort Leads Available
ResortCompete.com , developed by the travel experts behind the popular CruiseCompete Web site, is now available to travel agents, resorts and wholesalers looking to increase business.
DES MOINES, Iowa, June 18, 2008 – Compete Ventures, LLC, today announced the launch of ResortCompete.com, designed to provide travel agents, resorts and wholesalers with thousands of qualified leads for all-inclusive resort vacations.
THETRADESHOW Announces Hotel, Air and Car Rental Discounts for Delegates
Alexandria, VA- THE TRADESHOW (Travel Retailing and Destination Expo) announced today special hotel, air fare and car rental discounts for delegates attending this year's show. The 2008 THE TRADESHOW will take place in Orlando, Sept. 7-9, at the Orange County Convention Center.
"These discounts make it easier than ever for travel professionals to attend North America's largest travel trade show," said William Maloney, CTC, ASTA executive vice president and COO. "Attending THE TRADESHOW is a smart investment for any travel agent or supplier, one they will see a substantial return on."
Nobody Does Russia Like MIR
MIR Corporation, the Russia travel expert, is launching a new sales tool for Western Russia this week. Called a Custom Travel Planner, it is a summary for agents and independent clients of the must-see places in Moscow, St. Petersburg and the Golden Ring. More than just a laundry-list of destinations, the Custom Planner is like a mini guide book, complete with descriptions of each recommended site and a selection of representative photos. Its purpose is to assist agents and travelers to identify which of the region’s highlights they should insist on seeing on a custom-crafted private journey. Custom Travel Planners for other MIR destinations, like Siberia and Central Asia, are in the pipeline and will be coming soon.
Starwood Hotel and Resorts' Costa Smeralda - Sardinia's Emerald Coast Celebrates La Dolce Vita
Whether you choose to land in Sardinia by private jet or commercial airliner, your unforgettable journey to Costa Smeralda begins the moment you touch down in this magical island destination off Italy's coast. The breathtaking emerald-hued waters of the Mediterranean shores here simply demanded its Italian name, Costa Smeralda.
Punctuated by bright white, sugar sand and unique granite outcroppings, this family of four ultra-exclusive Starwood Luxury Collection resorts offers the complete range of getaway personalities. Upon your desire or whim, choose from complete and secure seclusion, private pools and beaches, and every imaginable amenities brought chair or bedside ... to the "see and be seen" excitement of haute couture, world-recognized entertainment, chic shopping and elite gastronomic adventures on the beach, by the pool or aboard the world class yachts that dot the harbor.
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