As the 2011 cherry blossom season ends in many Japanese cities including Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Nagoya and Hiroshima, Blossom Japan, a Lucioles event, is preparing its second event next year. The City of Kyoto will welcome Blossom Japan 2012 February 13–16, allowing participants to discover the “real Japan” experience. Daisaku Kadokawa, Major of Kyoto says, …
The Turisme de Barcelona (Barcelona Tourism Office) recently presented last year’s statistics for the professional tourism industry at the annual assembly of its Barcelona Convention Bureau (BCB). The assembly was held at the meetings facility L’Acadèmia, and attended by 200 professionals from the sector. All in all, it was concluded that 2010 proved a fruitful …
American Marketing Group has announced it will hold two Business-Building Bootcamps this fall, September 23–24 at Lowes Pacific Resort in Orlando and October 14–15 at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas. The intensive hands-on workshops are open to Travelsavers licensees and NEST home-based agents in the US, and will help them “pump up their profits” and …
Finland is a unique blend of the East and West. Its capital, Helsinki, is a pocket-sized metropolis—fun and friendly and ideal to visit in any season. It is full of activities and interesting events. Finland is recognized around the world for its playful and practical designs with an intimate relationship to nature as well as …
In celebration of baby boomers turning 65 this year, grandparents stay for just $65 per night at the “Beyond All-Inclusive, Beyond All Compare” Velas Resorts in Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Maya and Riviera Nayarit. The Grandparents Packages also feature spa rituals, discounted golf, professional portrait, airport transportation, up to $500 in resort credits, and exclusive activities …
Discover France Adventures, specialists in France for cycling and hiking tours, has announced that groups of four or more can now enjoy group discounts on self-guided cycling tours that heretofore were only available to groups of 10 or more. The amount of savings increases with the group size. For example, on the Self Guided Provence Vineyards …
Luxurious and eco-friendly Parador Resort & Spa in Punta Quepos, Costa Rica, perched above the Pacific Ocean, awaits green honeymooners. This Costa Rican property is deeply committed to sustainability and green practices. Its new Just You and Me honeymoon package woos with a fourth night free, plus all the trimmings: ocean view suite, daily buffet breakfast, private …
Groups of eight or more who book a bespoke holiday in Burgundy with Frelon’s Fabulous France receive a 10-percent discount, saving up to $334 pp off the itinerary. Guests at the restored, 400-year-old ‘La Ferme de la Lochere’ are immersed in Burgundy, from professional culinary instruction onsite to private wine tastings and insider access to stimulating venues …
There is nothing like the 14th of July in France. European Waterways’ special all-inclusive cruise departing on July 10 will give passengers the chance to celebrate Bastille Day as they sip champagne while watching the world-renowned fireworks display from the deck of luxury eight-passsenger hotel barge Anjodi. During the week, the fully crewed Anjodi will …
TravelSpan Vacations along with its sister company Amral’s Travel is presenting their Annual Diwali Tour to India, October 15–28, 2011. Participants will visit Mumbai, Jaipur, Agra, Mathura, Vrindavan, Haridwar, Rishikesh and New Delhi. Departing New York, the group will be whisked away to the hustle and bustle of Mumbai, the home of Bollywood. Painted in …