Two Belizean eco resorts highlighted in a recent Fox News feature listing Belize’s most ecofriendly tourism destinations are partners in affordable all-inclusive “Rainforest to Reef” Belize vacation packages and this means that guests are able to experience Belize’s lush inland rainforests and the Caribbean coast with two of “Belize’s very best”, according to Larry Waight, …
Travelers can discover the wonders of Ecuador, known for its remarkable landscape, people, culture, animals and plants, with the latest deal from Friendly Planet Travel. The 8-day Exotic Ecuador tour is available for ,399 and takes travelers to the capital city of Quito, the colorful Otavalo market, the natural springs in Banos, the volcanic peaks …
The 5th edition of CULTOURFAIR, International Cultural Travel Fair, will take place in the city of Guadalajara, Mexico from June 5th – 7th 2013, sponsored by Guadalajara’s Convention Bureau. Guadalajara has already been twice the sponsoring venue of another GSAR Marketing’s event, since they hosted MITM Americas in 2000 and 2005, so they are aware …
Viaventure has announced that their company director Becky Harris has been named a Condé Nast Traveler 2012 Top Travel Specialist for Guatemala, Belize, and Honduras. It’s no small feat, as more than a thousand tour operators were considered. Harris, who is based in Guatemala, will help visitors unearth these three countries’ best-kept secrets – perhaps …
South African Airways (SAA) has been named “Best Airline to Africa” and “Best Airline in Africa” by Premier Traveler Magazine. The magazine recognized South African Airways as “the unrivaled choice for flying to Africa” after more than 10,000 voted for their favorites. South African Airways’ Executive Vice President for North America, Todd Neuman, accepted the …
The International Association for Travel to Africa (IAFTTA) has announced the completion of its first “virtual fam” telesummit. A series of eight webinars was presented to give travel consultants more detailed information when assisting their clients. Hundreds of travel consultants registered for the series and have provided positive feedback. Joining IAFTTA for gives access to …
For the second consecutive year, World Travel Awards has awarded Sonesta Posadas del Inca Sacred Valley – Yucay the winner in the category of Peru’s Leading Boutique Hotel. The award ceremony for the Americas and the Caribbean took place on September 14 in the Turks & Caicos. The 87-room Sonesta Posadas del Inca Yucay …
Prestigious writer Scott Elder paid a full week visit to the island of St. Eustatius for a Washington Post article he dubbed “St. Eustatius, a Caribbean Shangri-La”. While on the island Mr. Elder was extremely active fulfilling his one week itinerary. He explored the island and visited most of the main attractions such as the …
Expedition Cruises, which has operated tours to the North Pole since 2000, is the newest company to offer tours to Antarctica. The company has engaged the Sea Explorer, a vessel formerly known as the Corinthian II, to make crossings from Ushuaia, Argentina, beginning in November 2013. The Sea Explorer is one of the finest ships …
The big news from the Boutique Hotel Awards 2012 is that one of the world’s culinary capitals is closer than you might think. It’s in Mdina, Malta, where The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux scooped the runner-up award for “Best Dining Boutique Hotel in the World”. That’s the place to find Executive Chef Kevin Bonello …