2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — San Antonio’s Institute of Texan Cultures celebrates the year of the snake with the 26th annual Asian Festival this Saturday, February 16, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Celebrating the many Asian cultures that have settled this region, this family friendly event features music, cultural performances, food, fashion, crafts and more. Some 15… Read the full press release
Alastair Bruce, historical advisor for ‘Downton Abbey,’ to share royal insights 2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Recognising the importance of mind-enriching experiences for luxury cruise guests, Silversea Cruises has again signed up an impressive array of renowned authors, historians, diplomats, political analysts and other cultural experts to host the line’s popular Silver Perspectives® enrichment programme this year. Fans of… Read the full press release
Marrakech, Morocco – 2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Guests can discover the works of artist painter Sibylle Baltzer at Four Seasons Resort Marrakech until April 15, 2013. “These are works where things appear – they enter the field, they come out, they accept the constraint edges and escape, they play with the limits of the canvas, and so, despite… Read the full press release
2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — The city is vibrant with festive joy as the Year of the Snake arrives. Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) sincerely wishes Macau citizens and visitors a new year flowing with vitality and bliss. MGTO also hopes that Macau tourism industry will thrive with its diversified and sound development, sparing no efforts in… Read the full press release
2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — The winter holiday season is launched with a fun activity for children at Helsinki Airport. There is a path through the gate area, and there are 14 snowmen along it. Can you find all of them? The path, which reminds a treasure hunt, provides something fun to do for passengers travelling with… Read the full press release
Apres Extravaganza At Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa WHISTLER, B.C. – 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — A new event is set to launch the spring season in Whistler with a tasty après experience. The Whistler Film Festival Society presents Spring Fling – A Taste of Whistler on Saturday, March 30 at Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa. Prepare… Read the full press release
Metrolink will pass out a limited edition paper train in celebration of Lunar New Year LOS ANGELES – 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Metrolink passengers will have the opportunity to travel to the 114th annual Golden Dragon Parade this Saturday. After arriving at Los Angeles Union Station, riders can transfer with no additional charge to the Metro… Read the full press release
2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Seattle Rose Society will host a free rose pruning demonstration at Woodland Park Rose Garden Saturday, March 2, noon-3 pm. WHAT For tips on pruning roses, using proper tools and more, come to Woodland Park Rose Garden for the annual rose pruning demonstration hosted by the Seattle Rose Society. Learn where… Read the full press release
Bangkok, 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — The title of Grand Champion has again been bestowed on Thailand’s master ice craftsmen as they produced the winning entry in the 40th International Snow Sculpture at the 64th Sapporo Snow Festival, Japan, held during February 5-11, 2013. For this year, there were 11 international teams participating in the completion. The Tourism… Read the full press release
2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Easter Sunday dining at Quattro Restaurant, with Brunch served throughout the day. This Easter Sunday, Quattro Restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley welcomes families with brunch offered throughout the day. A three-course Brunch will be served, with choices offered within each course, for USD 75.00 per person. For younger diners, selections will include favourites from… Read the full press release
Tickets on sale for Bath in Fashion 2013 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Throughout the years, Bath has always attracted the most fashion conscious amongst society, but from Tuesday 12th February, visitors can see why this city continues to play its part in today’s fashion by snapping up tickets for this year’s Bath in Fashion event (13-21 April… Read the full press release
2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lonely Planet is adding four brand new titles to its popular Not for Parents series this February, with the release of Great Britain, China, Australia and USA. The books, designed for children aged 8-12, take a fun and informative look at these iconic destinations from a kid’s eye view. Exciting details about… Read the full press release
ATHENS, Greece – 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Athens is pleased to welcome guests and local residents to view the latest exhibition to be held in the hotel lobby, titled Think – Walk, featuring stunning sculptures by award winning Dimitra Giannakakou-Razelou. Dimitra Giannakakou – Razelou was born in Athens, where she lives and works as a… Read the full press release
2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — British Airways moved into Terminal 5, its new home at London Heathrow airport, on March 27, 2008. In celebration of the move, the airline commissioned artworks through art curating company, Artwise, with whom they have worked for the last 12 years, for their new ‘Galleries’ lounges. Under the direction of Susie Allen,… Read the full press release
Bangkok – 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — The title of Grand Champion has again been bestowed on Thailand’s master ice craftsmen as they produced the winning entry in the 40th International Snow Sculpture at the 64th Sapporo Snow Festival, Japan, held during February 5-11, 2013. For this year, there were 11 international teams participating in the completion…. Read the full press release
Encounter the real Abraham Lincoln and Steven Spielberg’s LINCOLN only in Virginia RICHMOND, Va. – 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Since its release in November the Steven Spielberg movie LINCOLN, starring Daniel Day-Lewis and filmed entirely in Virginia, has generated a buzz unlike almost any other history-based movie in recent memory. With 12 Academy Award nominations and… Read the full press release
32nd Annual Event Gets Underway February 23, 2013 SANTA CRUZ, CA, 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — The 32nd Annual Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook-Off will be heating things up at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk on Saturday, February 23, 2013. More than 70 chowders will be prepared by a combination of professional and amateur chefs.Admission to… Read the full press release
An exclusive tour with perfumer and gardener to Yves Saint Laurent. 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resort Marrakech offers “Scents & Gardens,” an exclusive excursion with Master Benchaâbane, artisan-designer for Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé of the Jardin Majorelle, the mythical garden created in 1931 by the painter Jacques Majorelle. Benchaâbane is one of the most outstanding… Read the full press release
Bangkok, Thailand, 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand has lined up several celebrations to mark the Chinese New Year holiday in 2013. Between Feb 6-14, Bangkok’s famed Yaowarat Road will host the Chinese New Year Festival in China Town, and the Regional Chinese New Year Festival 2013 will take place in 12 major provinces across… Read the full press release
Decadent Chocolate, Cool Veuve Clicquot Champagne and Hot Jazz. WASHINGTON, D.C. – 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C. will host an unforgettable Valentine’s evening featuring a live performance by renowned #1 Billboard jazz artist and 5 time Grammy considered artist, Ski Johnson. Hosted in one of the hotel’s elegant private rooms the location will set… Read the full press release
Chefs, artists and taste makers come together for major collaborative effort HOUSTON, 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ —How do you tell the story of a city? Five years ago, the Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau (GHCVB) launched the My Houston campaign. The city’s celebrity sons and daughters touted what they love about Houston, and the unscripted results ran in a… Read the full press release
Hotel’s Popular Special-Occasion Brunch Offers Crowd-Pleasing Elegance for Easter CHICAGO, 2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Drake Hotel is now accepting reservations for its annual Easter Brunch, held in the Gold Coast Ballroom. The traditional brunch, presented in the “grand hotel” style of decades past, will be offered from 9:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. on Easter Sunday, March 31,… Read the full press release
2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — This Valentine’s Day, the Smithsonian’s National Zoo is offering valentines a unique way to show their love for their family and friends. For less than a card and a box of chocolates ($10), anyone can send an electronic Critter Cupid to someone special in his or her life—a friend, child, parent, sibling and… Read the full press release
New “I’d LOVE to Go There” Sweepstakes Offers Four Fantastic Prize Trips RICHMOND, Va. 2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — For anyone who has ever said “Oh, I’d love to go there”, now’s the chance to get there, with the family, for free. Virginia has just launched the “I’d LOVE to Go There” Vacation Sweepstakes, offering families the chance to… Read the full press release
Guests Receive 20 Percent Off Leisure Rates and $200 Bonus Bucks Per Stay. 2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott Caribbean & Mexico Resorts is encouraging travelers to leave winter behind and get spring off to a warmer start with the new Lose the Blues, Find Some Green Event. Sun seekers can book now and receive 20 percent off… Read the full press release
Astonishing growth in Brazilian visitor numbers kept total international arrivals to Canada on the up in November 2012, says CTC Tourism Snapshot 2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travellers from around the world reached for the skies again in November 2012. According to the Tourism Snapshot hot off the presses from the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC)’s Research department, more than… Read the full press release
Tickets go on sale for the Lufthansa Festival of Baroque Music 2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Each day the Lufthansa Group provides countless connections between cities, countries, continents and people. And day in, day out, the company’s employees devote themselves to this task with joy and passion. Connecting people and places also means promoting the exchange of ideas between cultures and sharing… Read the full press release
New LINCOLN Movie Trail, travel packages and special events make for a great weekend getaway RICHMOND, Va., 2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Home to eight U.S. Presidents (including the first!) – more than any other state – and long-hailed the “Mother of Presidents,” Virginia is the ideal destination for a Presidents’ Day weekend getaway. With historic hot spots… Read the full press release
Hong Kong, 2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — In celebration of Chinese New Year, triple Five-Star Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas rings in the Year of the Water Snake with the following festive offerings, from February 8 – 11, 2013. Chinese New Year Feast at MOzen MOzen Bistro, Las Vegas’ favorite restaurant for fine Asian cuisine, will offer a “Year of the… Read the full press release
Hong Kong, 2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Calling all fashionistas…Mandarin Oriental, Paris is delighted to announce a new fashion offer J’aime Chloé, inviting guests to celebrate the opening of the first Maison Chloé on 253 rue Saint-Honoré. The new space on Rue Saint-Honoré is the label’s first Maison with a new architectural and client experience concept, with a team of… Read the full press release