On the flank of Ecuador’s Mojanda mountain range, overlooking often-snowcapped Cotacachi, is Las Palmeras Inn, sister hotel of Hacienda Cusin, and its new guest cottage, Casa Acacia. Casa Acacia’s four, double guest rooms, each with bathrooms, can be used as two, inter-linked, double-bedroom family suites. All four rooms have kiva-style, log-burning fireplaces and views of …
Goway Travel, specialist wholesaler for long-haul destinations, has announced a new promotion that offers free airfare to the Galapagos Islands. According to Don Forster, Product Manager for Goway’s Latin America Division, “2010 was another big year for the Galapagos and Goway, and 2011 has begun just as strongly, if not stronger. The ongoing awareness of …
VIPAC Peru, a leading tour organization in Peru, has recently launched its exclusive Insider Journeys, a collection of unique experiences for travelers that will make their trip to this amazing country even more enjoyable. These programs offer a wide range of possibilities combining specialized private guiding, accurate accommodation selection and a touch of particular interests. From …
The Grand Case Beach Club has just introduced a “new look” to its website, with a series of new photos, additional information about the oceanfront resort, the island, things to see and do, events, rates, and how to make a faster and easier reservation, according to General Manager Steve Wright. The new photos automatically change …
Bolongo Bay Beach Resort is celebrating a big birthday with big savings for travelers. The St. Thomas resort’s famous Iggies Beach Bar is turning 21, and invites adults 21 and up for fun in the sun all summer long with more than 40 percent savings. Available May 1 through August 31, 2011, Bolongo Bay’s Iggies …
Travelers are being given the opportunity to take advantage of 2010 rates prior to a July 1, 2011, price increase at Anguilla’s Bird of Paradise, with 2010 prices applied to reservations made now for travel now through 2012. The Caribbean islands are taking an economic hit like other countries around the world, and having to …
Due to the increased demand for an adults-only experience, Majestic Resorts in the Dominican Republic has added an additional 92 rooms in their Elegance Club as of May 1. The Elegance Club offers a wider selection of premium amenities and accommodations. At the Punta Cana resort, a choice of luxurious accommodations is available: Elegance Club …
Unicomm has announced the addition of the Atlanta Travel & Adventure Show to its consumer show series. The inaugural event will take place October 22–23 at Atlanta’s Cobb Galleria. The Atlanta Travel & Adventure Show will round out the six existing shows in the prominent series of consumer travel expos. “Being the nation’s seventh largest …
Governor Bill Richardson will be the closing keynote speaker at the Adventure Travel Trade Association’s (ATTA) Adventure Travel World Summit themed ‘Prosper with Purpose’ set for October 20 in San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico. Known for his work as a diplomat and special envoy on sensitive missions to win the release of hostages, …
The International Tourism Trade Fairs Association (ITTFA) has entered a partnership with MENATA, The Middle East & North Africa Travel Association, to encourage communication and build relationships between members of both associations. Launched in January, MENATA aims to raise the profile of the Arab tourism industry by providing a catalyst and platform for travel industry …