MONTPELIER, Vt., 2012-10-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — The month of November is a time when Vermont’s downtowns and mountain villages become unassuming hosts to theatre, indoor craft bazaars and community “chicken pie” suppers. It’s also a time to explore the wilderness; peaceful day-hikes are ideal before those first few snowfalls’ accumulation add up. Here’s a sampler of… Read the full press release
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Virginia is for Lovers of Decadent Thanksgiving Feasts
RICHMOND, Va., 2012-10-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Family-friendly events including extravagant feasts and ravishing celebrations are fruitful in Virginia this season. From a festival dedicated to the first 1619 Thanksgiving in America at Berkley Plantation, to a feast that even Santa would enjoy, Virginia has wonderful and exciting experiences that the whole family can enjoy this Thanksgiving… Read the full press release
Win a Complimentary Stay at Four Seasons Hotel Boston on the Road the Romance Package
The most unforgettable way to #IgniteTheSpark Boston, U.S.A. – 2012-10-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Announcing the @FSBoston #IgniteTheSpark Haiku Contest,spanning from noon ET on October 24, 2012 through midnight ET on October 31, 2012. Followers of Four Seasons Hotel Boston on Twitter@FSBoston will be challenged to #IgniteTheSpark by tweeting a romantic haiku for the chance to win an overnight stay to remember… Read the full press release
Maldives Tourism Industry & MMPRC Held Successful Eastern Europe Road Show 2012
2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Maldives Tourism Industry together MMPRC held series of roads shows in Prague on 8th October 2012, Warsaw 9th October 2012 and 11th October 2012 to promote Maldives in Emerging Market. Prague, 8th October 2012 The event in Prague was held in Obcanska Restaurant from 1700hrs to 2200hrs and was attended by 80… Read the full press release
900,000 FOOTBALL-WATCHING VISITORS SPEND £706 MILLION WHILE IN BRITAIN
2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — As the Barclays Premier League kicks off again this week after a high-profile international break, new figures released by national tourism agency VisitBritain show that nearly one million overseas visitors watched a game of football here last year. These 900,000 foreign football tourists spent a substantial £706 million, the equivalent of £785… Read the full press release
Loi Krathong Festival ~ 2012
2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Held annually, Loi Krathong is one of the most beautiful Thai festivals, and it is a time to give thanks to the goddess of waters and to seek forgiveness for past misdeeds. It occurs at night during the full moon of the 12th Thai lunar month (this year, November 28th). Loi literally… Read the full press release
The Hershey Story and ZooAmerica to Host Scout Days
Hershey, Pa. –2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Hershey Story, The Museum on Chocolate Avenue and ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park invite Scouts to participate in workshops and activities this November. On Saturday, November 3, The Hershey Story will offer the Indian Lore Boy Scout Merit Badge Workshop from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Scouts can explore the museum’s… Read the full press release
Shock Treatment from Jersey Heritage at Mont Orgueil
2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Prepare yourselves for a night of ghosts, ghouls, creepy characters and spine tingling stories this Halloween as Mont Orgueil Castle in Jersey is transformed into a living, breathing ‘House of Horrors’! Jersey Heritage is throwing open the doors of this historic landmark on Sunday 28th October for its annual ‘spirited’ evening, a… Read the full press release
Screenings of Spielberg’s LINCOLN Scheduled for November 8 in Richmond and Petersburg
-Movie was filmed entirely in Richmond and Petersburg areas – RICHMOND, Va., 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Legendary producer/director Steven Spielberg’s major motion picture LINCOLN, filmed entirely in the Richmond/Petersburg area in 2011, will be shown in a pair of special by-invitation-only advance screenings in Richmond and Petersburg on November 8th. The screenplay was adapted from the… Read the full press release
Baby Steps for San Diego Zoo’s Giant Panda Cub
2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — The San Diego Zoo’s 11-week-old giant panda cub raised one front paw, followed clumsily by the other, lurched forward, and came to a stop. The cub was taking baby steps during a Thursday morning veterinary examination while zookeepers looked on. PK Robbins, DVM, San Diego Zoo senior veterinarian, describes the attempt to… Read the full press release
Liberation Group are Beer Champions
2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Liberation Group, the Channel Islands leading pub, bars and drinks business, has scooped another major industry award. Last night, at the British Beer and Pub Association dinner, the company was crowned Beer Champions in front of industry peers and influential journalists. It is the first time the accolade has been awarded and… Read the full press release
ED MCHALE NAMED TO KINGS ISLAND HALL OF FAME
KINGS ISLAND, Ohio – 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Former Kings Island executive Ed McHale will be inducted as the newest member of the 364-acre amusement and waterpark’s Hall of Fame. McHale will be inducted as the lone member of the 2012 Hall of Fame class Saturday, October 27 at Kings Island during a 10:45am ceremony on… Read the full press release
Hilton Pattaya Unveils Special Packages For Pattaya International Fireworks Festival 2012
PATTAYA, Thailand – 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Pattaya today announced fabulous food and beverage offers in line with Pattaya International Fireworks Festival 2012, one of Pattaya’s famous festivals, which will take place from November 30, 2012 to December 1, 2012 at Pattaya Beach. The skies above Pattaya are once again set to erupt in a… Read the full press release
Halloween investit l’hôtel Hilton Evian-les-Bains pour s’amuser et se régaler an famille !
Menu à thème, brunch et découpe de citrouille, un programme riche en partage et complicité pour fêter la tradition la plus effrayante de l’année ! EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France – 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Avec le 31 octobre, viennent les frissons et les friandises ! Comment ne pas résister à Halloween, fête tant aimée par nos chères têtes… Read the full press release
Hilton Pattaya Announces 2012 Seasons Festivities By The Sea
PATTAYA, Thailand – 2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Pattaya today announced 2012 seasons festivities offers highlighting its perfect destination, a choice of tempting cuisine and sparkling entertainment by providing a selection of packages, variety of fabulous venues where guests can relax in comfort and enjoy all the best the festive season has to offer. With a… Read the full press release
Augustin Teboul announced winner of the 2012 Dorchester Collection
Fashion Prize Paris,2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Augustin Teboul is the winner of the 2012 Dorchester Collection Fashion Prize. The award was bestowed to the designer last night at Dorchester Collection’s Hôtel Plaza Athénée, after a catwalk show featuring the five shortlisted designers of the prize. Annelie Augustin and Odély Teboul were presented with €30,000 from Dorchester… Read the full press release
COBWEBS AND COCKTAILS PRESENTED BY GROUPON AT ZOO ATLANTA
Brave the wildest outbreak of the year on October 27 WHAT: 2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tickets are on sale now for Cobwebs and Cocktails presented by Groupon at Zoo Atlanta, Saturday, October 27 at 7 p.m. The event will be the first adult Halloween celebration hosted at the Zoo in more than 10 years. Adventurous costumed guests are… Read the full press release
SPECIAL TICKET PACKAGES ON SALE FOR 100TH GREY CUP CHAMPIONSHIP
TORONTO, 2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — A special block of tickets is now available for the sold-out Grey Cup game in Toronto. Although the game has been sold out for months, these new ticket-hotel packages are available through Tourism Toronto for visitors who want to catch the game and make it a weekend in Toronto. The 100th edition of… Read the full press release
AER LINGUS IS ON THE LOOKOUT FOR GEORGE BEST LOOK-A-LIKES
2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — To celebrate Aer Lingus’ move to George Best Belfast City Airport on 28th October 2012, the airline is launching a competition to find the ‘best’ George Best look-alike in Northern Ireland. Terms and Conditions PRIZES: 10 runners-up will receive a return flight to London courtesy of Aer Lingus and the overall winner will… Read the full press release
Holidays in Houston 2012
2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — The holidays season in the nation’s fourth-largest city brings stunning light displays, world-renowned performances and much more. Check out all that Houston has to offer in the coming months. Performing Arts A Christmas Carol – A Ghost Story of Christmas Nov. 18-Dec. 24 A Christmas Carol – A Ghost Story of Christmas… Read the full press release
Jersey’s Young Musical Talent to Perform in Sophisticated Surroundings
2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Five of the Jersey Academy of Music’s most promising students are getting together to perform a showcase of their favourite pieces. The mini-concert will take place in Grand Jersey’s dedicated business centre ‘Park Suites’, on Sunday 21st October at 12 noon before the start of Sunday Brunch service. The event launches a… Read the full press release
Thailand to Hold Majestic Royal Barge Procession on 9 November 2012
Bangkok, 2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Global travellers seeking to add another masterpiece event their list of lifetime experiences should pencil 9 November 2012 into their calendars and be in Bangkok to watch the majestic Royal Barge Procession along the Chao Phraya river, The River of Kings. One of the grandest spectacles in Thailand and indeed, the… Read the full press release
agoda.com rolls out red carpet deals for the Rome Film Festival
2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq: PCLN), has announced hotel deals in Italy’s ancient capital city of Rome in preparation for the annual Rome Film Festival. Although it hasn’t been around as long as some of its bigger cousins like Cannes or Sundance, the Rome… Read the full press release
Lincoln Park Zoo Presents the 26 th Annual Spooky Zoo Spectacular
Chicago – 2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Calling all mini monsters and grownup goblins! Things are starting to get a little spooky around Lincoln Park Zoo. Join the zoo’s Auxiliary Board on Saturday, October 20, for Spooky Zoo Spectacular, a FREE and fabulous fall event that serves up enough wholesome family fun to satisfy the spookiest cravings. Compare costumes with… Read the full press release
LAS VEGAS WELCOME SIGN AND STRIP MARQUEES TO TURN PURPLE FOR SPIRIT DAY ON OCTOBER 19
RESORT CORRIDOR AND FREMONT STREET EXPERIENCE UNITE IN STAND AGAINST BULLYING LAS VEGAS – 2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Las Vegas Strip – including the ‘Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas’ sign – will go purple for Spirit Day on Oct. 19, joining other iconic landmarks, celebrities, corporate and government entities and millions of Americans in a… Read the full press release
Branchage Presents a Gala Screening of This Year’s Most Extraordinary Documentary:
2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tickets are now on sale for a very special gala screening event to be held at the Hotel De France’s Great Hall on 8 November 2012. Kindly sponsored by Spearpoint and JTC Group, the event features a screening of SEARCHING FOR SUGARMAN, as well as a Q&A with the producer, a live… Read the full press release
Howard Johnson Hotels Offer Harlem Globetrotters Tickets with Two Night Stay
PARSIPPANY, N.J. – 2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Happiness and fun are part of the package thanks to the latest promotion from iconic hotel brand Howard Johnson®, through which guests can receive two tickets to a Harlem Globetrotters show of their choice just by staying two consecutive nights at a participating hotel throughout the U.S. and Canada. The promotion,… Read the full press release
Admission discount for the rainy day blues is back!
WHAT 2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hey, puddle jumpers! The dreary, rainy days are headed our way, but don’t let them get you down. Get ready to venture outdoors to Woodland Park Zoo for the Rainy Day Building Hop and a Rainy Day Discount to go along with your adventure. Get half off zoo admission for up… Read the full press release
Phuket’s Amazing Vegetarian Festival October 2012
2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Every year Phuket plays host to numerous festivals and celebrations – both national and international – but the Phuket Vegetarian Festival is arguably the most interesting, unusual, cultural, and delicious of them all. Held over a nine-day period in September or October, this festival celebrates the Chinese community’s belief that abstinence from… Read the full press release
The Sweetest Place On Earth Plans Ninth Annual Chocolate-Covered February
Hershey, PA welcomes chocolate devotees to celebrate all things decadent Hershey, Pa. -2012-10-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hershey, the sweetest place on earth, welcomes “Chocolate-Covered February,” a month-long, town-wide celebration of everything chocolate featuring unique events and activities for all ages and tastes. As has become a ‘sweet’ tradition, the Chocolate Dinner Extraordinaire at The Hotel Hershey will kick… Read the full press release