Friendly Planet Travel is offering travelers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to trace the family roots and heritage of the Fitzgerald Clan, one of Ireland’s oldest and most powerful families. The nine-day Fitzgerald Clan Gathering in Ireland tour starts at ,099 and includes a special opportunity to take part in The Gathering, a year-long celebration of Ireland …
One of the leading Catholic pilgrimage travel companies Regina Tours has announced five 2013 departure dates for its new tour, Catholic and Cultural Portugal. The tour offers travelers a seven night exploration of Portugal, including stays in Fatima, Lisbon and Oporto. Along the journey, travelers will visit the fishing center of Setúbal; the UNESCO World Heritage Site …
All the way from the world-famous Beale Street in Memphis, TN, Holland America Line has launched the B.B. King’s Blues Club aboard ms Eurodam, with the ship’s Queen’s Lounge being transformed into a vibrant blues musical experience. Five nights each week on cruises through June 20, 2013 , world-class musicians from the B.B. King Blues …
SilverLining Cruises and Tours has announced its special ‘Limited Edition’ Jane Austen tours for 2013, with three departure dates to choose from. The tours take participants through the historic landmarks that served as the backdrop for the novels written by the legendary British author. The tours will be led by Jacqueline Klaassen, a native of …
Newly renamed as the Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival, the Caribbean’s premier cultural event is expected to attract thousands to the iconic and historic Pigeon Island National Landmark, where the 13 day festival will culminate. From April 30 to May 12, 2013, the festival will take center stage at scenic vistas across the island …
Henderson Travel Service’s 11-day package includes roundtrip air from Washington, DC to Dakar, Senegal, roundtrip ground transportation to Banjul, The Gambia, daily breakfast, first class hotels, English speaking guides, tours, other meals as noted in the itinerary, all entrance & Festival fees, air conditioned vehicles and all taxes. The itinerary is as follows: Wed, May …
It has been 500 years since Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon set foot in Florida. Whether one celebrates the quincentennial dancing the samba in Miami, visiting Mickey and friends in Orlando, or beachcombing all along the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico coasts, this is an exciting time to discover Florida’s enticing attractions. Perhaps a …
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Worldwide’s luxury brand of landmark hotels, along with Hilton HHonors, the loyalty program for Hilton Worldwide, announced their continued support for the Sundance Film Festival as the 2013 official hotel sponsor. The partnership coincides with the rollout of True Waldorf Service, the latest Waldorf Astoria service platform that extends …
To mark the 80th anniversary of the Nazis’ accession to power on January 30, 1933, and the 75th anniversary of the November Pogroms in 1938, the city of Berlin in 2013 is organizing cornerstone events to actively remember and acknowledge the painful past. From January 30 until November 9, 2013 – the actual dates of …
This December 21, 2012 marks the completion of the 13th b’ak’tun, the last b’ak’tun cycle in the long count Mayan calendar; a calendar that began around 3114 BC. In Mayan tradition, auspicious dates such as this one are marked by events and celebrations, which makes this year the perfect time to plan a visit to …