Ceremony to Kick-off at Daley Plaza on Saturday, May 25 2013-05-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events are proud to announce that Leon Panetta, former Secretary of Defense and Director of the Central Intelligence Agency will lead this year’s Memorial Day Parade as its Grand… Read the full news article
Category Archives: Attractions
Las Vegas Unveils Extensive Celebrity Line-up and Show Dates for Summer Concerts
Multi-Platinum Artists And One-Of-A-Kind Music Festivals Create Las Vegas’ 2013 Summer Soundtrack LAS VEGAS, 2013-05-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Summer is quickly approaching, and Las Vegas, the world’s top destination for entertainment, offers nothing short of the best concerts and shows. With performances from country superstar Brad Paisley and multi-platinum rock band Journey to hosting one of… Read the full news article
jersey.com: Bouley Bay Pontoon Back for Summer
2013-05-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Pontoon at Bouley Bay has been returned to the water in time for the summer season. The pontoon was removed in November last year for its annual winter storage as well as usual maintenance checks and repair works, which have now been completed. At the time, ownership and future responsibility for… Read the full news article
Meet the PEANUTS characters at Kings Island
KINGS ISLAND, Ohio, 2013-05-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — A visit to Kings Island isn’t complete without a face-to-face meeting with the world’s most famous beagle, Snoopy. The park offers you not only the opportunity to meet Snoopy, but other PEANUTS characters as well. Look for Charlie Brown, Linus, Lucy, Sally, Schroeder, Franklin and Woodstock during your visit… Read the full news article
Hershey Highmeadow Campground Celebrates 50th Anniversary with New Name, Logo and Deluxe Log Cabins
Just in time for summer, new accommodations available for upcoming travel season Hershey, PA, 2013-05-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — In celebration of its 50th anniversary, Hershey Highmeadow Campground is now Hersheypark Camping Resort. Guests visiting the Camping Resort will now be fully immersed in the Hershey experience, including renaming camping areas to reflect areas of the Park and the main… Read the full news article
Soak City Waterpark at Kings Island Opens May 25
KINGS ISLAND, Ohio, 2013-05-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Splashing, sliding, sunning – all spell summer fun at the coolest place around – Soak City Waterpark at Kings Island. The region’s premier waterpark opens for the 2013 season Saturday, May 25. Soak City features more than 50 water activities that can be shared by the whole family, including 30 water… Read the full news article
Oklahoma’s tourism industry celebrated national tourism and travel week May 4-12
OKLAHOMA CITY, 2013-05-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Oklahoma’s tourism industry celebrated national tourism and travel week May 4-12 with a variety of activities across the state. Travel and tourism is a $6.2 billion industry for Oklahoma, providing 75,000 jobs and generating $349.5 million in tax revenue for the state treasury (U.S. Travel, based on 2010 figures). Travel employs… Read the full news article
An Epicurean Celebration of “the sweet life” at Four Seasons Resort Hualalai
Four Seasons Resort Hualalai Presents La Dolce Vita. An epicurean celebration of “the sweet life” featuring Palmina and Brewer-Clifton wines. 2013-05-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Ka‘upulehu, the first and only Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five Diamond resort on Hawaii Island, announces La Dolce Vita, an epicurean celebration of the “sweet life” featuring Palmina and Brewer-Clifton wines. The series of… Read the full news article
Sample Cooked and Raw Oysters Grown in Jersey Waters at 16 New Street, 23-25th May 2013
“The man sure had a palate covered o’er with brass or steel, that on the rocky shore first broke the oozy oyster’s pearly coat, and risked the living morsel down his throat.” (John Gay, 18th century English playwright) 2013-05-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — As part of the Jersey Food Festival, the National Trust for Jersey is encouraging… Read the full news article
VisitEngland to treat visitors to a futuristic experience at IMEX 2013
2013-05-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — VisitEngland, the national tourist board, will be treating visitors to a futuristic experience at IMEX 2013, with a ‘Science and Innovation’ themed cocktail event and fantastic competition prizes up for grabs. Running from 21-23 May at Messe Frankfurt, Germany, IMEX is the world’s largest meetings and events trade show, attracting thousands of… Read the full news article
The Excelsior, Hong Kong’s “Summer Family Fun” package
Hong Kong, 2013-05-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — The summer holiday is always a great occasion for children and the whole family to take a break together. The Excelsior, Hong Kong has prepared the perfect package to allow the entire family to enjoy a summer shopping spree at Italy’s fashion brand Stefanel, renowned Rimowa luggage, long established Chen’s Jewellery and… Read the full news article
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts expands 100 Mile Cocktail program worldwide, adding new locally sourced cocktails to drink menus across six continents
2013-05-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — This year Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts expands its 100 Mile Cocktail program worldwide, adding new locally sourced cocktails to drink menus across six continents. Following a successful run in the Americas last summer, this year’s 100 Mile Cocktail initiative once again challenged mixologists to craft libations using only ingredients and spirits found within a 100-mile… Read the full news article
San Antonio’s SAVE program offers fun for the whole family this summer
2013-05-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — San Antonio is the perfect destination for travelers looking to fill summer’s longer days with a variety of experiences to create long-lasting family vacation memories – for a price that won’t break the bank. With the San Antonio Vacation Experience (SAVE), visitors can save up to $1,600 in deals to over 70… Read the full news article
Four Seasons Hotel Boston Launches Picnic in the Park Program
Guests can enjoy gourmet meals packaged “to go,” in easy-to-carry Picnic Packs. 2013-05-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — The popular Picnic in the Park program at Four Seasons Hotel Boston is back: beginning on Friday, May 31, 2013, guests of the Hotel will have the opportunity to order a Picnic in the Park – a gourmet meal packaged in an… Read the full news article
The Jersey Biodiversity Centre was officially opened today
2013-05-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Jersey Biodiversity Centre was officially opened today and will become a key provider of records and other information about Jersey’s natural environment. Environment Guernsey, the Société Jersiaise and the States of Jersey Department of the Environment have worked together to establish the Jersey Biodiversity Centre (JBC). For more than two centuries… Read the full news article
VIRTUOSO TRAVELER Magazine Highlights “29 Experiences of a Lifetime”
Leading Luxury Network Offers Inspiration for Travel Must-Dos NEW YORK, 2013-05-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spanning land, sea, sky, and even space, luxury travel network Virtuoso® offers memorable experiences no matter what the destination. The April/May issue of its VIRTUOSO TRAVELER magazine highlights “29 Experiences of a Lifetime,” which can be brought to life by Virtuoso travel advisors together with… Read the full news article
Taste of Chicago once again features the Mazda6 Celebrity Chef du Jour
Noted Chefs Prepare Three-Course Dining Experience 2013-05-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — As the City of Chicago continues to demonstrate a robust culinary community of noted chefs, the city’s premier food festival continues its efforts to highlight these food masters as Taste of Chicago once again features the Mazda6 Celebrity Chef du Jour. This year’s menu of celebrity… Read the full news article
New water play experience will open this summer at Zoo Atlanta
2013-05-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Coming Soon: Splash Fountain At Zoo Atlanta WHO: Summer 2013 will bring an exciting new reason for guests to stay and play in the home of more than 1,500 animals from around the world. Preliminary construction has begun on an all-new Splash Fountain sponsored by the Atlanta Fulton County Recreation Authority on… Read the full news article
This summer, Four Seasons Hotel Prague offers the Experience More package
Experience More with Four Seasons Hotel Prague This Summer. Hotel credit, art tours, private visit of Karlstejn Castle and more await at Four Seasons this summer holiday. 2013-05-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — For this summer season, Four Seasons Hotel Prague offers the Experience More package, applicable for Deluxe rooms and categories above. The package includes a Hotel Credit of EUR 75.00 once per room per stay of a minimum… Read the full news article
Celebrate Summer with Gaylord Hotels’ SummerFest
SummerFest Activities Include The DreamWorks Experience and More. NASHVILLE, TENN., 2013-05-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — There’s no better way to get away this summer than with Gaylord Hotels’ SummerFest, an exciting line-up of special events and activities available all summer long – from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend at Gaylord Hotels. Located in or near Washington,… Read the full news article
Discover the works of Noureddine Chater at Four Seasons Resort Marrakech
2013-05-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Guests can discover the works of artist painter Noureddine Chater at Four Seasons Resort Marrakech until June 30, 2013. The work of Noureddine Chater is rooted in the tradition of Arabic calligraphy, and further transcends and stands out as art that highlights the interaction between the text and the figural, the idea and form. Alphabet,… Read the full news article
Early Summer Deals at Hershey Lodge
Rates from $199, Packages from $295 on Select Dates in May and June Hershey, Pa., 2013-05-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — As Hersheypark prepares to open Shoreline Sprayground and two new water slides in The Boardwalk at Hersheypark, Hershey Lodge is also gearing up for a fun-filled summer. Visitors are invited to take an early summer getaway and receive exclusive pricing on packages and… Read the full news article
Premier Holidays: Visit the world’s most spectacular gardens from £285 per person
2013-05-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — In celebration of the Chelsea Flower Show, leading independent tour operator Premier Holidays is offering a range of bespoke holiday packages to some of the world’s most stunning gardens from just £285 per person. The RHS Chelsea Flower Show, held between 21 – 25 May 2013 by the Royal Horticultural Society, is… Read the full news article
Day and nightlife venues debut at Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas This Summer
Hot Day and Nightlife Venues Debut at Four SeasonsHotel Las Vegas and Adjacent Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino This Summer. PRESS, Daylight, LIGHT and Michael Jackson ONE highlight exciting new lineup. 2013-05-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — This summer, Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas guests don’t have to leave the property to experience the newest venues in the entertainment and nightlife capital of the… Read the full news article
Canadian Tourism Commission merges its three consumer websites
New website fuelled by inspiration and information for travellers from around the world. 2013-05-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Simplicity is just bliss. The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) has brought together its three consumer websites (Canada.travel, keepexploring.ca and explorecanadalikealocal.com) to create a single inspiring and user-friendly site for travellers of every stripe. The new merged website will help travellers to the what,… Read the full news article
Celebrate National Endangered Species Day at ZooAmerica
Hershey, Pa., 2013-05-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park invites visitors recognize the importance of endangered species on Saturday, May 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. In honor of the eighth annual national Endangered Species Day, Zoo staff will have interactive table displays showcasing conservation efforts and why extinction matters. Guests can participate in… Read the full news article
Agoda.com: Great Deals on Sydney Hotels for the Annual Vivid Sydney Light, Music & Idea Festival
2013-05-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), is illuminating great deals on hotels in Sydney, Australia for the annual Vivid Sydney Light, Music & Idea Festival, which takes place this year from May 24 – June 10. For the past 5 years, the festival has been… Read the full news article
San Antonio launches new visitsanantonio.com
Latest Technology Innovations Allow Intuitive Trip-Planning Experience SAN ANTONIO, Texas, 2013-05-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau (SACVB) is debuting the new visitsanantonio.com. This website launch makes the SACVB the first among convention and visitors bureaus to integrate content changes based on user-customization technologies along with social data. This creates a customized… Read the full news article
City of Chicago: Millennium Park’s Downtown Sound Launch Memorial Day Weekend
2013-05-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The first of three Millennium Park summer concert series launches on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27 at 6:30 p.m. with the cutting edge, indie rock and pop music series Downtown Sound, beginning with headliner, Lee Renaldo Band. The ten-week series continues through July 29, beginning at 6:30 p.m. each Monday night and includes… Read the full news article
ANDEAN BEAR CUBS MAKE DEBUT AT THE SMITHSONIAN’S NATIONAL ZOO IN TIME FOR MOTHER’S DAY
2013-05-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Andean Bear exhibit at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo will be double the fun when twin cubs make their debut Saturday, May 11. The male and female cubs, named Curt and Nicole, were born at the Zoo Dec. 14, 2012, and are significant births for the population of Andean bears in… Read the full news article