2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Global travel authority Lonely Planet has discovered that its book Not-for-Parents: How to Be a World Explorer has been directly responsible for saving three boys stuck in Queensland mud flats. As originally reported in the Port Douglas and Mossman Gazette last month, nine-year-old Port Douglas boy Vasco Gonsalves and two other boys… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Travel & Kids
Four Seasons Hotel Chicago Packs in Value and Fun this Spring Break with Special Offers and Family Activities
Third Night Free package, plus new Michigan Avenue Escape package featuring 20 percent off and a USD 100.00 Hotel credit. 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Families enjoy a “break” this Spring Break when staying two nights or three at Four Seasons Hotel Chicago with special offers.Four Seasons Hotel Chicago packs in value and fun for a family city escape this Spring Break…. Read the full press release
Woodland Park Zoo’s new roving animal cam goes LIVE behind the scenes
Animal cam now featuring the zoo’s baby tree kangaroo SEATTLE — 2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Woodland Park Zoo is giving animal lovers near and far a glimpse into the lives of various species living at the zoo with a new, live animal cam. The webcam will travel around the zoo in the coming months to capture… Read the full press release
Families Save at Logan During February Vacation
Families $ave At Boston Logan During February School Vacation Children 17 and under NOW ride free on popular Logan Express BOSTON – 2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) expects increased passenger travel at Boston Logan during February as schools in New England close for vacation. To help reduce vehicle trips to the airport,… Read the full press release
Helsinki Airport, Find the snowman!
2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — The winter holiday season is launched with a fun activity for children at Helsinki Airport. There is a path through the gate area, and there are 14 snowmen along it. Can you find all of them? The path, which reminds a treasure hunt, provides something fun to do for passengers travelling with… Read the full press release
Knott’s Berry Farm’s Spring Fling!
Knott’s Spring Fling! Knott’s Offers Family-Size Fun March 23 through April 7 Buena Park, CA – 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Knott’s Berry Farm, where fun is always growing, will be celebrating the coming of spring in a BIG way with live entertainment, interactive games and food and wine events starting March 23rd. From Ghost Town to… 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
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
VILLA SAN MICHELE LAUNCHES FLORENCE’S MOST EXTENSIVE FAMILY FACILITIES WITH INAUGURATION OF SMILE CLUB
2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Set to position Villa San Michele as one of the very best hotels for families in and around Florence, this May will see the launch of the ‘Smile Club’, a boutique and tailored facility for children at the property. The children’s club will be a first for the hotel, an already a… Read the full press release
Singapore Airlines First To Unveil Iconic Console Games On KrisWorld
2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — In keeping with its constant drive to enhance the entertainment offerings for its customers, Singapore Airlines debuts the brand new Red Eye Collection Games on KrisWorld, its award-winning in-flight entertainment (IFE) system. The introduction of these 15 iconic console games, which previously were available only on PlayStation, Windows and iPhone platforms, will now be offered… Read the full press release
Eurostar and the Young People’s Trust for the Environment launch national competition to recognise young environmental champions
2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Eurostar, the high-speed passenger rail service linking the UK with mainland Europe, today opens entries for its Have your say on sustainability competition, giving young people the chance to share their views with MEPs in Brussels. For the second year running, Eurostar and national charity ‘the Young People’s Trust for the Environment’ are inviting 11-18… Read the full press release
Bristol Airport helps raise a smile for local children’s hospice
2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Bristol Airport has got 2013 off to a flying start for a local charity by announcing that over the last year it has raised £20,000 for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW). Airport employees nominated CHSW as their charity of the year for 2012, with staff organising a variety of fundraising activities throughout the… Read the full press release
TownePlace Suites Brings Warmth and Smiles to Kids This Winter Season
Hotel brand continues annual blanket-making tradition for children’s hospitals. 2013-01-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — It may be cold outside this time of year, but TownePlace Suites by Marriott is spreading warmth and comfort to those who need it most – patients at Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. This season, TownePlace Suites service team members, owners, franchisees and guests… Read the full press release
New Exhibit Featuring Childhood in Early America to Open at The Hershey Story Museum
Hershey, Pa. – 2013-01-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — On Friday, January 18, The Hershey Story, The Museum on Chocolate Avenue will debut its newest special exhibit, “Sugar, Spice, Slugs & Snails: Childhood in Early America.” Guests will be invited to play with vintage toys and games of the 19th century, including checkers, dominoes, hopscotch and tops. Visitors can… Read the full press release
Record Number of Guests Visit Christmas at the Zoo Attendance for 2012 holiday event tops 105,000
INDIANAPOLIS – 2013-01-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Despite 17 days of below- reezing temperatures and a major snowstorm, a record number of guests visited the Indianapolis Zoo to be part of one of the region’s most beloved holiday traditions. Attendance for Christmas at the Zoo, presented by Donatos and Teachers Credit Union, reached 105,300 in 2012, setting a record for… Read the full press release
JOIN NATIONAL ZOO EXPERTS FOR A SPECIAL EVENING EXPLORING THE GAMBA COMPLEX IN AFRICA
2013-01-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — If you have visited the Cheetah Conservation Station at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo lately, you may have noticed new red river hog or sitatunga, and wondered: what are they? All your questions will be answered Jan. 11 at the special event, “Teeming with Life: Bringing Gabon to the National Zoo,” from 6:30… Read the full press release
KNOTT’S OFFERS DISCOUNTED ADMISSION FOR GUESTS BRINGING IN CANNED FOOD
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE KNOTT’S OFFERS DISCOUNTED ADMISSION FOR GUESTS BRINGING CANNED FOOD BUENA PARK, Calif. -2013-01-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — With an estimated 400,000 people at risk of facing hunger every month in Orange County, 42% of whom are children, Knott’s Berry Farm has once again partnered with the Orange County Food Bank to help… Read the full press release
New Year, New Adventures for the San Diego Zoo’s Panda Cub
New Year, New Adventures for the San Diego Zoo’s Panda Cub 2013-01-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — The San Diego Zoo’s panda cub, Xiao Liwu, started the New Year with a clean bill of health from his veterinarians. During his 20th exam this morning there was bamboo to snack on and various toys including a doughnut- shaped plastic ring… Read the full press release
Evergreens and wrapped boxes deck the zoo for the animals at Winter Celebration
2012-12-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Evergreens and wrapped boxes deck the zoo for the animals at Winter Celebration WHAT Woodland Park Zoo will be decked with fish- or fruit-trimmed wreaths, evergreen trees with ornamental fruit, or wrapped boxes containing favorite snacks for elephants, warthogs, tree kangaroos and more at Winter Celebration. Winter Celebration is part of the… Read the full press release
Colo, Queen of the Columbus Zoo, Celebrates 56th Birthday
2012-12-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Colo, Queen of the Columbus Zoo, Celebrates 56th Birthday WHAT: Colo’s 56th Birthday Celebration. WHO: Festivities are open to Zoo members and anyone who pays general Zoo admission on the day of the event. WHEN: Saturday, December 22, 2012 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. WHERE: Expedition Congo, African Forest region of… Read the full press release
Saint Louis Zoo Current Attendance Tops 3.4 million—Sets All-Time Record Free admission to Emerson Children’s Zoo this Saturday and Sunday
2012-12-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Saint Louis Zoo is urging its many fans to help the Zoo hit an amazing milestone: 3.5 million visitors in a single year! Attendance as of Dec. 24, 2012 stands at 3,492,120 visitors—well above 2011 attendance of 3,019,597 and the Zoo’s earlier record attendance of 3,101,830 set in 2009. As a… Read the full press release
Zoo Atlanta, WHAT’S A LESSER KUDU?
2012-12-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Find out when Sherlock and Watson debut at Zoo Atlanta WHO: Welcome Sherlock and Watson, two young male lesser kudus, to the Zoo Atlanta family. Sherlock and Watson are the first ambassadors for their species ever to be represented at the Zoo. WHAT: Both are a year old and hail from San Diego Zoo… Read the full press release
Meliá Hotels International raises more than €750,000 amongst guests and employees for UNICEF – Spain
A three year agreement was signed at the end of 2010 to help increase awareness and raise funds for projects focused on preventing child exploitation The hotel company has already exceeded the agreement’s €600,000 fundraising goal Palma de Mallorca, 2012-12-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — “Mission accomplished”. This is how Gabriel Escarrer, Vice Chairman and CEO of Meliá… Read the full press release
Paradise Playgrounds for Fun-Loving Families at Four Seasons Resorts Maldives
Marine Discovery Centres, diving and surfing, programs for kids and teens, spa and more await Maldives at Kuda Huraa, Republic of Maldives – 2012-12-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Embark on the ultimate family adventure with Four Seasons Resorts Maldives. Double the sense of discovery with two diverse paradise playgrounds, seamlessly linked by a thrilling seaplane ride* or, for those blessed… Read the full press release
Santa Claus arrived by helicopter at Sofia Airport
2012-12-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today Santa Claus arrived by helicopter at Sofia Airport. The white-bearded guest was welcomed at the airport by employees’ children who were waiting for him impatiently. The good-hearted old man brought in his big bag gifts for more than 700 children. The kids sang, danced and had their pictures taken with Santa Claus and… Read the full press release
London 2012 volunteers return for Heathrow’s Christmas getaway
Heathrow volunteers return for festive send-off Friday 21 December expected to see the most departures from Heathrow Secret Santa surprises for passengers reach luxury peak on Friday 2012-12-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Christmas season at Heathrow is in full swing with 123,000 passengers expected to depart on Friday 21 December – the most during the Christmas… Read the full press release
Zoo Atlanta, CHANGES TO GIRAFFE FEEDING TIMES
2012-12-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Zoo Atlanta, CHANGES TO GIRAFFE FEEDING TIMES WHAT: No more admiring from afar – now, you can feed the giraffes from the all-new Twiga Terrace! Stand eye-toeye with Earth’s tallest living land mammals, and hand-feed them part of their regular diet. Giraffe feedings are available daily at 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. Feedings… Read the full press release
San Diego Zoo’s Panda Cub, “All Mine and I’m Not Sharing!”
The San Diego Zoo’s panda cub, Xiao Liwu, was eager to play with a plastic ball during his 18th exam this morning and made it clear that he did not want to share his new toy by holding onto the ball tightly. Panda keepers gave the cub the new toy to test his coordination and… Read the full press release
Hilton Austin Carries On Annual Holiday Tradition
Hilton Austin & The Gingerbread House Project AUSTIN, Texas – 2012-12-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Austin believes there is no better way to spread holiday cheer than by bringing a special holiday event to the patients at Dell Children’s Medical Center. As part of the annual event, the pastry team will create 20 special gingerbread houses… Read the full press release
Hilton Pattaya Celebrates 2nd Year Anniversary With THB 66,930 Donation To Human Help Network Foundation Thailand
PATTAYA, Thailand – 2012-12-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Pattaya today marked its second birthday anniversary by donating THB 66,930 to Human Help Network Foundation Thailand in support of their efforts in assisting underprivileged children in Thailand. “In line with our commitment to be a dynamic hub for all travelers and give back to our local community,… Read the full press release