Effective immediately, Super Value Tours Inc. based in South El Monte, CA, has resigned its membership in USTOA and as such no longer participates in the USTOA $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program. Terry Dale, president of USTOA advised travelers and travel agents that deposits or payments made prior to September 30, 2011 for purchases of …
OpenSkies, the premium transatlantic airline operating flights from New York and Washington, D.C. to Paris-Orly, is now offering iPads® to travelers. Beginning in October, OpenSkies will be the first French flag carrier to offer the iPad as a part of its inflight entertainment offering. The new devices will be introduced on the OpenSkies Newark to …
This program features a new and exciting soft adventure program to Belize. “The Best of Belize” will give the traveler the opportunity to experience the best of Belize—its archeological sites, coral reefs, caves, rivers and its people for 8 days and 7 nights from $2,680 ppdo featuring the superb deluxe Ka’ana Boutique Resort. International airfares …
Hotel Punta Islita and El Silencio Lodge & Spa now have Costa Rican hospitality and sustainability expert Gustavo Segura as Director and CEO. Formerly managed as related but separate, the hotels will now operate under the umbrella of their parent company, Grupo Islita. Segura’s leadership will allow Grupo Islita to effectively combine Hotel Punta …
With no military, Costa Rica has long been known as the most peaceful nation in Central America. Its citizens fight mainly for the environment. As the second most sought-after eco-destination next to the Amazon, the relatively small country in Central America treasures its prized and plentiful diversity—from rainforests and volcanic mountains, to plains and …
Every couple wants their honeymoon to be perfect, but unlike the wedding, the pressure and responsibility of making that dream come true is best turned over to someone else. At La Mansion Inn, Manuel Antonio, a specialty is providing luxury honeymoon suites and packages designed to relax, inspire and awe. Upon arrival, honeymooners find …
As a leader in sustainable tourism, Parador Resort & Spa on Punta Quepos in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica, is announcing a new “Meet and Green” incentive package designed for groups and meetings. Valid through December 15, 2011, the “Meet and Green” special offers one suite free for every 10 suites booked, a 20% Pacifica …
The Costa Rica Tourism Board has announced that Manuel Antonio was named one of the world’s most beautiful national parks by Forbes magazine. The ranking was developed with the input of Matt Villaro, Outdoors Expert for DiscoverAmerica.com, and Jack Ezon, a national parks expert and president of Ovation Vacations, a luxury travel company. Of …
Rancho La Puerta, the original fitness resort and spa in North America, has recently been named “World’s Best Destination Spa” by readers of Travel + Leisure magazine for the second year in a row. Travel + Leisure magazine’s 16th annual World’s Best Awards readers’ survey ranked Rancho La Puerta as “World’s Best Destination Spa.” Destination …
Latin Trails’ Galapagos Islands kayaking is one of most exciting and adventurous experiences offered in the company’s cruise itineraries. From extending to more islands and locations to offering brand new kayaks to fit all passengers, Latin Trails has enhanced kayaking for visits to the Enchanted Islands. Besides hiking, snorkeling, beachcombing, and even optional diving, …