Number of People Booking Foreign Holidays on the High St up 10% in Three Years 2012-10-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — The ABTA 2012 Consumer Travel Trends Survey has found that in the last three years there has been a 10% increase in people booking an overseas holiday through their high street travel agent, with 27% of people… Read the full news article
Category Archives: Holidays
TRUMP INTERNATIONAL HOTEL & TOWER® CHICAGO KICKS OFF THE HOLIDAY SEASON WITH REINDEER ON THE RIVER, THE GINGERBREAD EXPRESS, AND RUDOLPH’S GREAT ESCAPE
This November, Trump International Hotel & Tower® Chicago invites Chicagoans and visitors to the city to celebrate the launch of the holiday season with an array of family-friendly activities CHICAGO – 2012-10-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — This November, Trump International Hotel & Tower® Chicago invites Chicagoans and visitors to the city to celebrate the launch of the holiday season… Read the full news article
Ring In The New Year With Hilton Waikoloa Village On Hawaii – The Big Island
WAIKOLOA, Hawaii – 2012-10-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Waikoloa Village counts down to the new year with friends, family and the best food and entertainment on The Big Island for the exclusive New Hawaii 2013 New Year’s Eve Party from 7 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. on Dec. 31, 2012. Featuring entertainment from the Johnny Shot Band,… Read the full news article
Whoa Nelly! Residents of American South Are Nation’s Most Passionate College Football Fans, According to Expedia Study
American South Narrowly Edges Midwest in Fan Passion; More and More Fans Willing to Travel to Away Games Bellevue, Wash., 2012-10-25 — /travelprnews.com/ – Expedia®, the world’s leading online travel agency, today revealed the results of a study of American attitudes towards college football. The survey was conducted online by Harris Interactive on behalf of Expedia.com®,… Read the full news article
NORTH AMERICANS: TRAVEL ABROAD THIS FALL AND SAVE WITH AVIS
PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2012-10-25 — /travelprnews.com/ – Traveling internationally this fall? If you’re planning or longing to visit Africa, Asia, Australia, the Caribbean, Europe, Latin America, Mexico, the Middle East or New Zealand, Avis Car Rental has a special offer for you. Avis is offering residents of the United States and Canada a way to save up to… Read the full news article
Dickey’s First Location in West Virginia Opens on Thursday
Beckley, WV, 2012-10-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dickey’s Barbecue is excited to be opening its first location in West Virginia. The new restaurant in Beckley will open its doors on Thursday, October 25 at 11 a.m. and the first 100 customers will receive a free Pulled Pork Big Barbecue sandwich. “The Beckley community is very excited and can’t… Read the full news article
CHRISTMAS WITH ALL THE TRIMMINGS: ALL INCLUSIVE FAMILY HOLIDAY PACKAGE WITH THE RESORT AT PAWS UP IN MONTANA
Greenough, Montana, 2012-10-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ho-Ho-Home is where the heart is this Christmas season. The Resort at Paws Up in Montana is bringing families together for an old-fashioned storybook Christmas in spacious luxury homes with fireplaces roaring, snow falling, and the jingle of sleigh bells and even (your own personal) Santa Claus. 5 nights of accommodations… Read the full news article
SFO Announces Halloween-Inspired Photo Contest on Twitter & Pinterest
SFO Hosts Contests on Twitter and Pinterest for chance to win Sol Republic Headphones or iPod Shuffles SAN FRANCISCO — 2012-10-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — In the “spirit” of Halloween, San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is hosting a unique social media contest where participants can share Halloween-themed photos on Twitter and Pinterest for a chance to win prizes… Read the full news article
Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto Glows with the Warmth of the Holiday Season
Annual tree lighting to take place on Monday, November 26 Palo Alto, Silicon Valley, U.S.A. – 2012-10-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — The lights of Silicon Valley will shine brightly as Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto rings in the 2012 holiday season with its annual Tree Lighting Celebration. The Tree Lighting will be held on… Read the full news article
Turkey Delight for Shannon Airport
2012-10-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Shannon Airport’s summer sun services have received a welcome boost for 2013 with the announcement that Turkey holiday specialists WingsAbroad are to double their flights from the end of May next year. The charter flights to Turkey will now operate for the full summer season, starting one month earlier than last year… Read the full news article
Vermont State Calendar of Events: November Crafts, Cuisine, Hikes and Live Entertainment
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 news article
ABTA Launches Winter Sports Marketing Push
2012-10-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — ABTA – the Travel Association is launching a winter sports marketing campaign to tap into the growing winter sports market and encourage consumers to book their skiing or snowboarding holiday with an ABTA Member. The campaign will include events, PR and social media activities. The activities will centre on the Ski and… Read the full news article
agoda.com recommends top hotels for ski holidays in Korea
2012-10-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq: PCLN), is offering recommendations on fantastic hotels to take advantage of the crisp and popular ski season in South Korea. When people think of the world’s top ski locations, they usually think of Colorado or Switzerland or Canada –… Read the full news article
Celebrate Thanksgiving One of Three Ways with Four Seasons Hotel Denver
Options include a three-course dinner served in EDGE, a Thanksgiving buffet feast served in the Cottonwood Ballroom, and Thanksgiving To-Go Denver, U.S.A. – 2012-10-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — This Thanksgiving, EDGE Restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Denver is offering guests and local residents three different ways to celebrate. From a three-course meal in EDGE to a mouthwatering buffet, and even the… Read the full news article
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 news article
SHOP FOR THE HOLIDAYS AND SUPPORT THE SMITHSONIAN’S NATIONAL ZOO
2012-10-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — This holiday season, shop at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo for gifts your loved ones will give a hoot, whoop and roar about! Spot a great find for the animal person in your life during your next visit to the Zoo, or shop the online catalogue. By giving a Zoo gift, you become a… Read the full news article
Spa Goers Vote Spa & Hammam at Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus Their Favourite Spa in Turkey for Three Consecutive Years in SpaFinder Wellness 2012 Readers’ Choice Awards
Prestigious tenth annual awards honour spa-goers’ favourite spas across the globe Istanbul at the Bosphorus, Turkey – 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — SpaFinder Wellness, the global spa and wellness resource, has named the Spa & Hammam at Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus as winner of the prestigious 2012 Country Award for Turkey. This recognition is given annually to the top spa in… Read the full news article
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 news article
Festive Celebrations and New Year’s Eve Party at Four Seasons Hotel Prague
It’s snowing crystals atFour Seasons this holiday season in Prague Prague, Czech Republic – 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — The holidays are a special time in Prague as the entire city celebrates the festive season. Christmas markets, mulled wine, roasted chestnuts, Christmas cookies and special sweets, choirs and concerts create a magical atmosphere in this cultural heart of… Read the full news article
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 news article
Spice Up The Holidays With Festive Culinary Offerings at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills
Executive Chef Ashley James has added modern twists such as a Mozzarella Mixologist station to the brunch menus Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, U.S.A. – 2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Celebrate the holidays with family and friends at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills for an elegant and unforgettable Thanksgiving and Christmas brunch or dinner, prepared by Executive… Read the full news article
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 news article
Get ready, get set—snow!
CTC entices consumers in emerging markets of South Korea, Mexico and Brazil with Canadian winter adventures 2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Winter is coming, and the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC)’s emerging markets are already dusting off the snow boots to get ready with new campaigns. High-yield travellers are the focus in each of the three markets, especially… Read the full news article
Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon Invites Guests to Enjoy Brasil Portugal Agora 2012-2013
Join in the celebrations as the best of Brazil comes to Portugal Lisbon, Portugal – 2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon invites guests to celebrate the historic and cultural ties between two countries during Brasil Portugal Agora 2012-2013. A series of events in Portugal and Brazil began in September, and continues through June 2013. This eclectic… Read the full news article
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 news article
Hilton Sedona Resort & Spa Announces Away For The Holiday Package
Suite Accommodations, Meals and Added Savings Create a Perfect Holiday Escape SEDONA, Ariz. – 2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Guests looking to spend Thanksgiving or Christmas in “the most beautiful place in America,” according to USA Today will enjoy the Away for the Holiday Package from Hilton Sedona Resort & Spa. The package is available for a… Read the full news article
Book early for Christmas train travel
2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Virgin Trains is urging passengers to book their tickets for travel over the Christmas period as soon as possible to secure the best prices and to ensure they have reserved seats during this very busy travel time. Full details of most train times and fares together with booking facilities are now available on… Read the full news article
Give Thanks This Season at the New Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe
First-time celebration highlights holiday favourites with new executive chef at helm Santa Fe, U.S.A. – 2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Forge new holiday traditions with a Thanksgiving to remember at the new Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe. The Resort will feature a celebratory meal in Terra with all the trimmings, as well as special room rates and… Read the full news article
Estonian Air’s aircraft carrying “Welcome to Estonia” brand elements attracts neighbours to visit Estonia
2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — In the framework of an ongoing co-operation between Estonian Air and EAS (Enterprise Estonia), one of the Saab SF340 aircraft in Estonian Air fleet was given a special livery to attract tourists from the regional destinations of Estonian Air to spend winter holidays in Estonia. This is a continuation of the marketing… Read the full news article
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 news article