The General Assembly of the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) has voted in favor of Hamburg as the official German nominee for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The northern German city of Hamburg prevailed over Berlin and aims to present games with short distances, on the water and in the heart of Europe’s second …
Travelers looking to cross experiences off their bucket lists this year will find pulse-raising adventures in the newly enhanced escapes offered by Adriatic Luxury Journeys, the premiere luxury tour operator for bespoke private guided journeys to Croatia, Italy, Slovenia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Albania. Fully customized to your client’s taste and risk comfort level, tours by …
Quark Expeditions launched an immersive 2015 Polar Photography program played out against the dramatic backdrops of the extraordinary Arctic Watch Wilderness Lodge. Limited to just eight guests, the daily workshops will be led by renowned polar photographer Nansen Weber, long-time Arctic Watch resident and recipient of the National Geographic Society’s Young Explorers Grant for photography. …
Delta Vacations, in partnership with Air France Holidays and Alitalia Vacations, is revealing that its bookings to Europe are growing during the traditional low season. “We’ve seen impressive growth in first-quarter travel to Europe over the past few years,” said MLT Vacations President John Caldwell. “Compared to Q1 2014, booked room nights in Europe through …
Germany’s ‘Traditions and Customs’ are the focus of the German National Tourism Board’s (GNTB) worldwide tourism campaign for 2015. The inclusion in a nationwide inventory, of 27 traditions or living expressions inherited from our ancestors and passed on to our descendants, reveals the importance and appreciation of this almost imperceptible aspect of Germany’s intangible cultural …
Spring sunshine and savings are just a few clicks away for those ready to thaw out from winter with a beach vacation at Bolongo Bay Beach Resort. The St. Thomas resort is offering a spring sale with savings up to 25 percent on stays of three nights or more April 1 through December 24, 2015. …
Classic Journeys has just announced two new tours: Chile & Patagonia Walking Tour and the Belize & Guatemala Eco-Adventure Tour for 2015. Chile is a gorgeous spectacle. Up to half of the country’s slim width is covered by the stratospheric Andes. Glaciers calve. Penguins mix with flamingos. Vineyards knit mild valleys into a neat green …
John Hall’s Alaska Cruises & Tours is thanking military members for their service by partnering with Freedom Alliance, an educational and charitable organization, to donate trips to the Last Frontier for veterans and their families. For every seat purchased through April 1 for John Hall’s Alaska 14-day Denali Explorer land and cruise tour, the organization …
Chabil Mar is a luxury boutique resort that appeals to the discerning traveler looking to combine adventure and cultural experience with stylish, upscale and guest exclusive accommodations in Placencia Village, Belize. The resort is comprised of 19 spacious villas and 1 honeymoon suite with personal verandahs, free Wi-Fi, a bar, al fresco dining options throughout …
Quark Expeditions will offer two diverse ways to explore the North Pole for 2015/16. For those seeking maximum adventure in a polar expedition, travelers can conquer 90° north from the remote base of Barneo Ice Camp, or from the bow of 50 Years of Victory, Quark’s legendary, mighty icebreaker. New to Quark, North Pole Express: …