2013-07-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Bozie, a 37-year-old female Asian elephant, made her debut in the Elephant Community Center today. She arrived at the Zoo on May 22 and spent 30 days in quarantine per standard procedure. Introductions between Bozie and her two female companions—Ambika (65) and Shanthi (38)—continue to go well, according to Elephant Trails Curator… Read the full news article
Category Archives: Attractions
Historic Scotland: One of the North East’s most stunning locations is to bring a children’s classic to life next month
2013-06-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — One of the North East’s most stunning locations is to bring a children’s classic to life next month. Babe the Sheep Pig, Dick King-Smith’s heart-warming tale of an orphan piglet which was also made into a major Hollywood film, is to take centre stage at Duff House when touring company Illyria’s outdoor… Read the full news article
Historic Scotland publication highlights the broad variety of listed pubs in Edinburgh and Glasgow
2013-06-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — A new publication from Historic Scotland highlights the broad variety of listed pubs in Edinburgh and Glasgow. Pubs of Edinburgh and Glasgow is the first in a series of postcard books from Historic Scotland, and features images of some of the most iconic pubs in the country. The pubs featured were chosen… Read the full news article
Pop-Up Ice Cream Shop opened at Four Seasons Hotel Boston
Guests will enjoy a variety of delicious ice cream flavours from local Gifford’s Ice Cream. 2013-06-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Calling all ice cream lovers: Four Seasons Hotel Boston will be the “it” place to grab an ice cream scoop or five this summer! The luxurious Boston hotel will be serving delicious Gifford’s local ice cream all summer long… Read the full news article
Hershey Gardens list of events and activities for July 2013
Hershey, Pa., 2013-06-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — This July, visitors at Hershey Gardens will find more than 12,000 colorful annuals in bloom and events for the entire family to experience. Set among the 5,000 blooming rose bushes and seasonal displays, the Gardens hosts a variety of events in July: Marvelous Mondays (Monday, July 1, 8, 15, 22,… Read the full news article
UK City of Bath to celebrate National Spa Week 16 – 22 September with special promotions and packages
2013-06-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — The city of Bath has 2,000 years of experience in relaxation and boasts the only natural thermal springs in the country making it a wonderful place to recharge and find your inner calm. To celebrate Bath’s unique spa culture, the city will be holding special promotions and packages as part of National… Read the full news article
Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts to host “Cabineering Cook-off presented by Pepsi” contest July 17 in West Yellowstone, Montana
WEST YELLOWSTONE, Mont., 2013-06-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts will host the “Cabineering Cook-off presented by Pepsi” contest July 17 to celebrate the opening of its new Explorer Cabins (SM) in West Yellowstone, Mont. Contestants may submit an original recipe, which must be created using only the appliances offered at Explorer Cabins and… Read the full news article
Leading experiential travel company &Beyond to invest in its safari camps and lodges across Africa
2013-06-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Leading experiential travel company &Beyond is committed to delivering extraordinary guest experiences and in line with this, the company has planned a considerable investment in its safari camps and lodges across Africa. The initial phase aims to redefine the classic Kenyan safari at the iconic &Beyond Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp. An extensive… Read the full news article
Scottish Government agency Historic Scotland announced spectacular jousting returned to Linlithgow Palace Peel
2013-06-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Our daring knights are returning to the stunning setting of Linlithgow Palace Peel, the birthplace of Mary, Queen of Scots, to stage an unforgettable display of horsemanship and skill. They will be appearing on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th June and the following weekend, Saturday 6th July and Sunday 7th July 2013 from 12:30 – 4:30… Read the full news article
Cold War iconic aeroplane joins the Classic Air Force visitor centre at Newquay (Cornwall) Airport
2013-06-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Classic Air Force visitor centre – which is gearing up for its first summer season at Newquay (Cornwall) Airport – has taken delivery of one of the most instantly recognisable aeroplanes in the world. The Harrier ‘Jump Jet’ is an icon of the Cold War, the Falklands War and one of… Read the full news article
Hungarian professional strong man Sinka “Popeye” Zsolt pulled Airbus with his teeth at Budapest Airport
2013-06-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hungarian professional strong man Sinka “Popeye” Zsolt performed a stunt worthy of making it to the Guinness book of records: applying his bodily strength – more precisely, his teeth – he pulled a 180-seater Airbus A 320 aircraft of Hungarian carrier Wizz Air on the apron of Terminal 1 of Budapest Airport… Read the full news article
Living Wall at Christchurch Airport has become the backdrop for photos of visitors and staff alike
2013-06-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — A wall has come to life at Christchurch Airport. Christchurch Airport CEO Jim Boult says a Living Wall in the baggage reclaim hall is already very popular with visitors and has become the backdrop for photos of visitors and staff alike. “We’ve literally breathed life into our airport, by installing a huge… Read the full news article
Kings Island Ohio prepares one of the region’s largest and most impressive Independence Day fireworks displays on the Fourth of July
KINGS ISLAND, Ohio, 2013-06-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kings Island lights the fuse on one of the region’s largest and most impressive Independence Day fireworks displays on the Fourth of July. This colorful pageant in the sky set against the backdrop of the park will be 10 times the size and score of the traditional nightly fireworks at the… Read the full news article
Zoo Atlanta giraffe Lily left for its new home at Saint Louis Zoo
2013-06-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Long, tall cargo leaves Zoo Atlanta to join a herd in St. Louis WHO: Lily, a 1-year-old female giraffe, left Zoo Atlanta for a new home at the Saint Louis Zoo on June 24, 2013. Her move was recommended by the Giraffe Species Survival Plan. WHAT: The young traveler, who now weighs… Read the full news article
Orlando World Center Marriott completed Multi-Million Dollar Renovation
2013-06-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — One of the world’s coolest hotel pools* just got cooler as guests “Slide into Summer” with the highly anticipated completion of the multifaceted overhaul to the iconic Falls Pool Oasis at Orlando World Center Marriott. Sparing no expense to both thrill and chill, guests plunge into an entirely new experience with enticing… Read the full news article
Athens’ largest swimming pool in Hilton Athens launched new offers
ATHENS, Greece, 2013-06-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Athens‘ outdoor swimming pool, the largest in the city, has long been favoured by Athenians as an oasis in which to relax. This year, guests have more reasons to visit with complimentary Wi-Fi, special discounts for children and the brand new menu at the Oasis Pool Bar & Grill. Guests… Read the full news article
Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahment named Best International Heritage Hotel at Lonely Planet Magazine India Travel Awards 2013
2013-06-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahment Honoured in Lonely Planet Magazine India Travel Awards 2013. Hotel captures the prize as the Best International Heritage Hotel. Readers of Lonely Planet Magazine India (LPMI)have namedFour Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet as the Best Heritage Hotel in International Hotel category. For the second year running, Lonely Planet Magazine India invited the country’s travellers… Read the full news article
Tillman, The Famous Skateboarding Dog, To Compete At Loews Surf Dog Competition – Unleashed By Petco
San Diego, Calif., 2013-06-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tillman, the English bulldog made famous on YouTube for his amazing skateboarding skills will be catching waves and competing at this Saturday’s Loews Surf Dog Competition – Unleashed by Petco. Fast facts : Tillman is a 60-lb English Bull Dog sponsored by Natural Balance Dog Food and will compete for… Read the full news article
Agoda.com offers great deals on Southern Australian hotels for adventure-seeking scuba divers
2013-06-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq: PCLN), is offering great deals on hotels in southern Australia that will suit scuba divers who are seeking a bit of adventure. Both the city of Adelaide and the town of Port Lincoln in southern Australia are known for… Read the full news article
Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano offers a wide variety of options for Holy month to enjoy Ramadan by the sea
Ramadan by the Sea at Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano. 2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Hotel is decorated for the occasion with traditional fawanees lanterns, offering an exclusive outdoor Ramadan experience and fresh Mediterranean breezes during iftar, sohour or shisha time at Fish Restaurant. Indoor options are also available for iftar, whether a buffet or set-menu. Kala Restaurant with its Mediterranean ambiance overlooking the sea offers a daily iftar buffet,… Read the full news article
Summer activities at The Hershey Story Museum
2013-06-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — This summer, visitors to The Hershey Story, The Museum on Chocolate Avenue are invited to unlock chocolate’s ancient past, experiment in the Chocolate Lab and learn about chocolate magnate Milton S. Hershey’s journey from failures to fortunes. Maya Chocolate Adventure Beginning on Friday, June 28, visitors can trek through a simulated rainforest… Read the full news article
Locate The Park’s Rides, Shows, Food Locations And Restrooms With The Assistance Of Kings Island’s Mobile App
KINGS ISLAND, Ohio, 2013-06-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Visitors to Kings Island can leave the world of paper behind by downloading the 364-acre amusement and waterpark’s mobile phone app for iPhone and Android. Users can use the app to locate the park’s more than 100 rides, shows and attractions; food locations and restrooms with the assistance of… Read the full news article
Monroe, a western lowland Gorilla at San Diego Zoo Safari Park Celebrates Second Birthday
2013-06-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Monroe, a western lowland gorilla at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, celebrated his second birthday today, savoring a multicolored ice cake made of fruits and vegetables and adorned with yam and banana frosting, ginger leaves and jacaranda and hibiscus flowers. The young gorilla licked and picked blueberries off his cake before… Read the full news article
Lemur Triplets Induce Aahs At Saint Louis Zoo
Three black and white ruffed lemur infants were born May 14, 2013 Video: http://youtu.be/Ako14ZjuOIo and http://youtu.be/LFY2W0J1qnU 2013-06-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Three tiny black faces with big neon eyes and fuzzy white sideburns greet adoring visitors at the Saint Louis Zoo’s Primate House. Born May 14, 2013, the triplets are black and white ruffed lemurs, a critically endangered species unique to… Read the full news article
VisitEngland rounds up 10 of the country’s most scenic cycle routes
England Gears Up For National Bike Week 2013-06-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — This weekend sees the start of National Bike Week (15 – 21 June), which encourages everyone from novices to seasoned cyclists to dig out their bikes and get out on the saddle. In the wake of Wiggo’s Olympic glory in 2012 and with next year’s Tour de France starting… Read the full news article
Woodland Park Zoo’s jaguar Junior names his first-born son Kuwan
2013-06-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Woodland Park Zoo’s jaguar Junior names his first-born son Kuwan (koo-wahn), from the South American Hopi tribe meaning “butterfly showing beautiful wings.” The naming ceremony took place Friday, June 14 in celebration of Junior’s first Father’s Day. Three names—Cruz, Tlaloc (tlah-luke) and Kuwan—were individually paired with tasty, enticing piñatas molded into maracas… Read the full news article
The Social Tree — The Latest Enhancement To Singapore Changi Airport Experience
SINGAPORE, 2013-06-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Singapore Changi Airport unveiled today its latest attraction that blends avant-garde design with interactive technology, allowing travellers to share their photo and video memories instantly and to retrieve them on subsequent visits to the airport. At close to nine metres tall and taking pride of place at the heart of Terminal… Read the full news article
Premium Cuts of Dry-Aged Beef on the Menu of One-Ninety at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore
With Premium Cuts of Dry-Aged Beef on the Menu, Steak Lovers “Mad About Meat” Will Want to Steak Out at One-Ninety at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore. 2013-06-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Until June 30, 2013, premium cuts of dry-aged beef from Australia, Japan and the US make their debut on the dinner menu at One-Ninety at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore. With some cuts… Read the full news article
Tourism Authority of Thailand Invites Global Food-Lovers to Thai Food Festival 2013
2013-06-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) in its ongoing promotion, World Destination of Food in Thailand, invites both domestic and international tourists who love food to participate in the “Thai Food Festival” under the concept of “24/7 Everywhere…..Easy Tasty Street Food.” This campaign goes hand in hand with CNNGo’s naming Bangkok as the world’s best city for… Read the full news article
Bath gathers country’s top chefs for a month long food festival, The Great Bath Feast
Harvesting the nation’s top chefs for a Great Bath Feast 2013-06-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — The table is being set to welcome some of the country’s top chefs to the UNESCO World Heritage City of Bath this autumn, as it prepares for its month long food festival, The Great Bath Feast. Throughout October there will be a… Read the full news article