2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — In February’s edition of Latest from Lonely Planet: Surprising Romantic Getaways Racking your brains for a gift other than roses or chocolates this Valentines Day? Lonely Planet’s US Travel Editor, Robert Reid, selects six romantic breaks to surprise your loved one. Sitting pretty at number one is Canterbury, made famous by literary… Read the full press release
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Fashion Festival gets underway
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
Wyndham Rewards Members Can Win One Million Aeroplan Miles
PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — One lucky winner will be able to take the vacation of a lifetime thanks to Wyndham Hotel Group’s Wyndham Rewards® guest loyalty program, which is offering members a chance to win one million Aeroplan® Miles. An earning partner in the Wyndham Rewards program, Aeroplan is known throughout Canada as the premier… Read the full press release
The Spa at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel, Announces the Addition of HydraFacial Treatments
2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Revolutionary HydraFacial technology will bring cutting edge skin therapy to Beverly Wilshire, the first spa in Beverly Hills to offer the procedures. The Spa at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel, announces the addition of HydraFacial treatments to its offerings beginning February 18, 2013 the first spa in Beverly Hills to do so. HydraFacial is a… Read the full press release
KQ joins war against wildlife poaching
Nairobi, 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kenya Airways has joined the war against wildlife poaching in a new partnership with Born Free Foundation, an international charity. The airline unveiled the deal today at the Nairobi National Park. Under the deal, the two organisations will not only contribute towards anti-poaching campaigns and conservation of wildlife in Africa, but… Read the full press release
Lonely Planet – Countries: Now Made for Kids
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
Afternoon Tea With Jimmy Choo At The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong
Hong Kong, 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — MO Bar at The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong is delighted to announce its latest fashion tea in collaboration with Jimmy Choo, one of the world’s most treasured luxury brands. Jimmy Choo shoes and handbags are often worn by style icons around the world, from celebrities to royalty, and from musicians to… Read the full press release
From the Boardroom to the Breakroom, Marriott Scores a Perfect 10
National Association for Female Executives (NAFE) Applauds Company Bethesda, Md., 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International, Inc., (NYSE:MAR) has been recognized by the National Association for Female Executives (NAFE) as one of the Top 50 Companies For Executive Women in 2013. Marriott was ranked in the top 10 on this prestigious list, which recognizes organizations whose policies… Read the full press release
Get Hollywood Glam in Las Vegas: The Spa at Four Seasons Offers “Red Carpet” Treatments and Services This Awards Season
Offerings include body bronzing, semi-permanent mascara, body treatments and more. 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Forbes Five Star Spa atFour Seasons Hotel Las Vegas is taking a cue from Hollywood, offering a variety of red carpet-worthy treatments and services this awards season, and year around. As Hollywood starlets go glam for the approaching Grammys and Academy Awards, visitors to… Read the full press release
Enjoy Cuisine, Wine And Mountain Views During Phoenix Dinner Series At Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort
Different Pointe of View Restaurant Brings California Winemakers to Exclusive Dinner Series PHOENIX, Ariz., 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spring in Phoenix is filled with perfect weather and a plethora of events, making it an ideal destination for a weekend getaway with luxury accommodations at Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort. To celebrate the season, the resort’s mountaintop… Read the full press release
Discover “China’s Terracotta Warriors” At The Asian Art Museum With Mandarin Oriental, San Francisco
Hong Kong, 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental, San Francisco is delighted to offer guests access to the prestigious new exhibition “China’s Terracotta Warriors: The First Emperor’s Legacy,” on view at San Francisco’s Asian Art Museum from February 22 through May 27, 2013. This rare U.S. exhibition, organized by the Asian Art Museum in partnership with the Minneapolis Institute… Read the full press release
Bearing Lavish Mezze Spreads and Entrees, the Easter Brunch at One-Ninety Creates an Exceptional Family Get Together at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore
Easter egg hunt in ballroom foyer heightens the celebration for the young ones. 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Designed to create a memorable dining experience for families as they celebrate Easter, Executive Chef Giovanni Speciale pulls out the stops with an expansive three-course Easter Brunch in One-Ninety restaurant. An extensive selection of appetizers, desserts and applewood grill entrées awaits brunch lovers… Read the full press release
Marriott Leads Industry in Diversity
2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott’s longstanding reputation for embracing differences was highlighted again this week as LATINA Style Magazine and the New York Chapter of the National Urban League honored the company for its diversity and inclusion efforts. Marriott was ranked fifth on the 2012 LATINA Style 50 list for career opportunities, and is the only… Read the full press release
Elbow Beach, Bermuda Offers “Dive In” Travel Package
Hong Kong, 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — If the world has a warm-water shipwreck capital, it has to be Bermuda. The shallow coral reefs that encircle this tiny island are studded with more than 500 shipwrecks dating from the 1500s to the 1990s, creating a fascinating underwater history. Elbow Beach, Bermuda is delighted to offer guests an opportunity to… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora Introduces the Romance Menu
Menu of romantic offerings now available to enhance couples’ holidays. 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Furthering its reputation as the most romantic resort in the world,Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora introduces the Romance Menu, offering guests additional opportunities to further enhance their romantic holiday. The menu is designed to provide a playful selection of romantic amenities, some of which… Read the full press release
FrogWatch USA™ is a long-term citizen science monitoring program of frogs and toads
2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — As a volunteer-based monitoring program, FrogWatch USA gives citizens across the country an opportunity to be directly involved in gathering information that can ultimately lead to practical and workable ways to stop amphibian decline. General information about FrogWatch can be found on the Association of Zoos and Aquarium web site. Follow @frogwatchstl on Twitter. Join… Read the full press release
Romance Your Valentine At Hilton San Francisco Financial District
SAN FRANCISCO – 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Guests are encouraged to find their heart on Valentine’s Day in San Francisco, one of the most romantic cities in the world. Hilton San Francisco Financial District invites guests to treat someone special on Valentine’s Day at 750 Restaurant & Bar. The prix-fixe menu includes Ahi Tuna Won Tons… Read the full press release
Hilton Pattaya Unveils ‘Journey Of Love’ Romantic Set Menu For Valentine’s Day At Flare
When Truly Unforgettable Moments Meet the Needs of Love-Struck Couples at This Intimate Restaurant PATTAYA, Thailand, 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Pattaya today announced its ‘Journey of Love’ Valentine’s special which will be available at Flare restaurant on February 14, 2013 for couples to celebrate their love for each other. The four-course romantic journey comprises of dishes… Read the full press release
Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook-Off Heats Up
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
Mom Plants a Kiss on Her Baby Black Duiker at the San Diego Zoo
Mom Plants a Kiss on Her Baby Black Duiker at the San Diego Zoo 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — The youngest member of the black duiker family, Rashidi, got a kiss from his mother this morning at the San Diego Zoo. The young duiker, Rashidi, whose name means “rightly guided” in Afrikaans, is 7 weeks old and… Read the full press release
Thailand Ranked Second Best Long-Haul Destination in Kuoni Travel Trends Report 2013
London – 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Thailand has been rated the second best long-haul destination in the 2013 Travel Trends Report issued by the UK tour operator Kuoni. It has also been rated amongst the Top Ten in other categories such as for Weddings, Honeymoons and for Singles. Listing the top three selling destinations for 2013… Read the full press release
Hospitality jobs campaign launched
2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — A new incentive and training scheme has been launched to get locally qualified unemployed people working in the hospitality industry. The Back to Work Hospitality Campaign offers a nine-step programme of training combined with incentives for both the employers and employees who maintain employment, either for the coming season or on a permanent… Read the full press release
TAT To Organize Huge Chinese New Year Festivals in Bangkok, 12 Provinces
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
MORE RUSSIANS TO VISIT BRITAIN THAN EVER BEFORE
2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — With new research revealing that two-thirds of Russians who saw the Olympic Games on their screens now want to visit the UK for their next holiday(1), a VisitBritain-led delegation of tourism businesses will be in Moscow and St Petersburg this week to showcase Britain and help secure a 75% increase in Russian visitors… Read the full press release
Lights, Camera, Fairmont!
Toronto, 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/— Luxury Hotel Company Celebrates the Oscars with Top Hotels for Film Buffs Bust out the bubbly and practice that acceptance speech – the Academy Awards are just around the corner and Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is getting in the spirit with an awards list of their own! Fairmont has a long history with… Read the full press release
Valentine’s Day Atop Four Seasons Hotel Baku, Azerbaijan
Kaspia restaurant presents two rules for a perfect Valentine’s celebration. 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/— On a Valentine’s Day the most important rule is to spend it with one’s loved one in the most romantic atmosphere possible, full of love and passion. Kaspia Bar and Restaurant atop Four Seasons Hotel Baku is just such a place. The second rule for this day… Read the full press release
8 Ways of Love
2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spend a romantic time at Manila Hotel as we give you eight ways to profess your love. From luxurious stays to heart-warming dinner under the stars, love is definitely in the air. 1. Dinner Buffet at Café Ilang-Ilang Take your special someone to a gastronomic journey around the world and say yes to… Read the full press release
June Boon: A Mid Year Gift from Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru
The Maldives has never looked so appealing. 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — June brings many blessings to the Maldives: from prime surf at Kuda Huraa to manta season at Landaa Giraavaru. In 2013, it’s also bringing Four Seasons Resorts Maldives June Boon – a mid-year gift of unbeatable value with the added boon of a romantic beach dinner for two, couple’s Spa treatment,… Read the full press release
Celebrate National Elephant Day at Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle, Thailand
A very special day for the gentle giants. 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Each year in Thailand, March 13 is designated National Elephant Day, a day to pay respect to this national symbol and to draw attention to the importance of elephants in Thai culture, as well as to the challenges that still exist in elephant conservation today. While… Read the full press release
Valentine’s Survey Finds Traveling Together Strengthens Relationships
Couples who take regular trips report increased satisfaction and romance Washington, D.C. – 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Instead of buying jewelry and chocolate this Valentine’s Day, consider planning a trip for you and your sweetheart. New research commissioned by the U.S. Travel Association, found at TravelEffect.com, reports couples who travel together are significantly more satisfied with… Read the full press release