Compagnie du Ponant has announced special travel agent rates on select cruises – up to 50% off the regular rate. Explore the Caribbean aboard the three-masted sailing vessel Le Ponant or South America on board either of the company’s newest 264-guest yachts, L’Austral or Le Boréal. Compagnie du Ponant relies on the agent market for …
Austin-Lehman Adventures has announced new additions to its 2013 tour schedule while coming off a record 2012 season with bookings up 21 percent over the previous year. The company is expanding its 2013 tour roster with 19 new trips home and abroad, and is freezing next year’s rates at 2012 prices for trips booked by …
Sandos Caracol Eco-Resort and Spa has announced the opening of their new Royal Elite Beach Club facility located directly on their white-sand beach in Sandos Caracol. The resort was completed in August 2012, and the beach club is the largest in the Riviera Maya, featuring an infinity pool, poolside bar with premium drink menu, and …
Rugged, gorgeous coastlines, unique historic cities, impressive architecture, charming villages, and decadent food and wine define Croatia, one of Europe’s hidden gems. As a country untouched by mass tourism, Croatia is a destination for travelers seeking a European vacation with a twist. Friendly Planet Travel is now offering travelers the chance to explore this majestic …
Andes Aerial Tours just added three new Peruvian helicopter tours to its line-up. Visitors can discover Cusco’s natural and archaeological wonders from the air and appreciate the amazing sites of the Sacred Valley, Choquequirao and the Southern Valley, all while enjoying the surrounding stunning snow peaks. Passengers can take in the sites of Cusco, from …
AmaWaterways has been honored with the 2012 Virtuoso® Supplier Award for “Best River Cruise Line.” The annual conference and gala, newly renamed Virtuoso Travel Week, was held on Aug. 16 in Las Vegas. The recipients of the annual awards were voted on by Virtuoso agents and recognized as the best suppliers in luxury travel for …
The new 2013 North America Deluxe Escorted Holidays as well as the 2013 River Cruising and World Holidays brochures were just released by Mayflower Tours, and 42 deluxe escorted holidays are featured. The North America brochure includes four new itineraries. Among them are Alaska Grand Tour, New Orleans and Cajun Country, California Coastal Holiday, High …
This year’s DEMA’s Awards Party is going to rock Las Vegas as they honor Reaching Out Award recipients Dan Orr and Dick Rutkowski. A networking cocktail hour followed by an array of food and desserts, an awards ceremony and a Las Vegas-style show performed by “The Bluzmen,” a Blues Brothers tribute band are all planned …
Though Tropical Storm Isaac may be bearing down on the Caribbean this week, guests at Breezes or Hedonism Resorts in Jamaica or the Bahamas can put their weather woes aside. SuperClubs offers “Guaranteed Getaways,” ensuring sun-seekers that their vacation plans will not go to waste come rain or clouds. If a hurricane strikes while on …
One of the most endangered habitats in our planet is the rainforest. Although organizations the world over are working hard to protect these rich, diverse and essential chunks of land, it often seems that there are just as many seeking to tear down acre after acre for development and raw materials. However, in Costa Rica …