2012-12-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Santa comes early to the bachelor pad, and even more Zoo primates join a festive tradition WHO: No gift wrap department is a match for a 380-pound gorilla, but at Zoo Atlanta, half the fun is in the unwrapping. On Saturday, December 15 at 2:30 p.m., the western lowland gorillas get their annual… Read the full press release
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The Smithsonian’s National Zoo, TWO ANDEAN BEAR CUBS BORN AT SMITHSONIAN’S NATIONAL ZOO
2012-12-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Smithsonian’s National Zoo is celebrating the birth of two Andean bear cubs born overnight to 6-year-old Billie Jean. The first cub was born around 12:01 a.m. and the second at 2:02 a.m. These two cubs were sired by Nikki, who was humanely euthanized in August. This species has a high mortality rate,… Read the full press release
San Diego Zoo, Panda Cub Xiao Liwu, Barking Up a Tree
SAN DIEGO- 2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — San Diego Zoo keepers placed a small section of a tree branch and some fresh bamboo on the ground for the panda cub’s 17th exam this morning. Xiao Liwu was eager to explore and climbed over the branch while practicing his coordinated climbing skills for keepers. The 19-week-old panda weighed 14… Read the full press release
EASYJET PASSENGERS ARE TRUE SANTA CLAUSES THIS CHRISTMAS
easyJet and UNICEF celebrate over £1 million raised through passenger donations to help world’s children 2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today more than two hundred ‘Santa Clauses’ took up poll position to unveil an exclusively branded ‘Change for Good’ plane as easyJet, the UK’s largest airline and UNICEF, the world’s leading children’s organization, celebrate raising over £1… Read the full press release
ENJOY A RAIL-Y DIFFERENT DAY OUT IN 2013 ABOARD THE BRITISH PULLMAN AND NORTHERN BELLE UK DAY TRAINS
2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — In 2013, the British Pullman and Northern Belle, sister trains to the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express will be taking guests in style and comfort on a number of new exciting and interesting day trips across Great Britain, departing from a host of regional stations year-round. As leisure rail travel and the vintage era are… Read the full press release
THE DORCHESTER UNVEILS FESTIVE GINGERBREAD REPLICA HOTEL
2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Dorchester unveils Gingerbread Hotel and Sweet Emporium for children. The Dorchester has kicked off the festive season with the unveiling of a children’s Sweet Emporium and gingerbread replica of the hotel for Christmas, 1:100 the size of the actual building. A creation conceived by the hotel’s executive chef Henry Brosi and… Read the full press release
Family Moments with Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane
Thinking about a long weekend with the kids? Put the fun back in holiday planning with the Family Moments package at Four Seasons London at Park Lane, England – 2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Right in the heart of Mayfair, across from Hyde Park and just moments away from all the exciting sights and sounds that London has to… Read the full press release
Smithsonian’s National Zoo ULTRASOUND REVEALS TWO ANDEAN BEAR CUBS
STAFF “CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC” FOR A CONSERVATION SUCCESS 2012-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — As the world celebrated the pregnancy news from Buckingham Palace earlier in the week, staff at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo were making preparations for their own highly anticipated birth: Andean bear cubs. Zoo veterinarians have conducted weekly ultrasounds since Nov. 6 on 6-year-old Billie Jean…. Read the full press release
Seventh Annual Georgetown Jingle Takes Place on December 16 at Four Seasons Hotel Washington DC
Businesses and families gather for holiday events benefiting pediatric programs at Georgetown’s Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center Washington, DC, U.S.A. – 2012-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — The seventh-annual Georgetown Jingle will take place on December 16, 2012, at Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC. The family-friendly holiday extravaganza, hosted each year by Four Seasons and the design community, benefits Medstar Georgetown University… Read the full press release
Woodland Park Zoo, WildLights hosts Illuminated Stroller Parade
2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Woodland Park Zoo, WildLights hosts Illuminated Stroller Parade WHAT Woodland Park Zoo invites you to deck your strollers with holiday lights, ornaments and boughs of holly galore! Join the Illuminated Stroller Parade during WildLights presented by KeyBank Friday, December 14, 6:45 p.m. Participation is free and highly encouraged for all evening visitors…. Read the full press release
Loews Hollywood Hotel and the World’s Most Extravagant Candy Emporium Launch the Sweet! Suite Just in Time for the Holidays
LOS ANGELES, 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The sweetest dreams will come true this holiday season when families check-in to the handcrafted, candy-coated Sweet! Suite at the new Loews Hollywood Hotel. The world’s only Sweet! Suite was custom designed by the chocolate-making, lollipop-twirling candy-makers of Hollywood’s newest 30,000 square foot candy emporium, aptly named Sweet! Hollywood. A… Read the full press release
Help Those In Need and Have Fun Doing It – Free Admission to Six Flags Magic Mountain December 1st, 2nd, 8th and 9th with a $20 Toy!
Help Those In Need and Have Fun Doing It! Free Admission to Six Flags Magic Mountain December 1st, 2nd, 8th and 9th With a $20 Toy 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Get into the spirit of the season and help spread some holiday cheer! Six Flags Magic Mountain will offer free admission to anyone bringing a new, unwrapped toy… Read the full press release
Annual “Open Day” in Gherardesca Park at Four Seasons Hotel Firenze
5th annual Open Day on December 16 supports the Istituto degli Innocenti Florence, Italy – 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — It is one of the most longed-for events of the pre-Christmas period: the wonderful Gherardesca Park, an integral part of Four SeasonsHotel Firenze, will be open to the public and, in particular, to children of all ages. On December 16, 2012… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto Partners with “The Leukemia Slayer” to Deliver Holiday Message
Project supports children and their families at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Palo Alto, Silicon Valley, U.S.A. – 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto has partnered with “The Leukemia Slayer” to deliver a message of magic and wonder to patients at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospita this holiday season. Inspired by the hope and promise The Leukemia… Read the full press release
Cozy Up This Winter with the Kid-Kation Package at Four Seasons Hotel Boston
The best winter family getaway, with one-of-a-kind amenities for kids and teens – and added value for parents Boston, U.S.A. – 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Searching for that perfect winter family escape? Look no further than the Kid-Kation package atFour Seasons Hotel Boston. With added value for parents and exclusive amenities for kids and teens – including special winter offerings beginning… Read the full press release
Santa Claus arrives in Budapest with an Airbus
2012-12-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Joulupukki was the last passenger to disembark from the Finnair Airbus A 320, to be welcomed by an excited crowd of lucky children from a kindergarten in Vecsés. It was precisely 11:00 a.m. when Santa Claus, or Joulupukki to be more precise, arrived in Budapest on board a scheduled Finnair flight. The… Read the full press release
Woodland Park Zoo’s South African lion cubs continue to thrive
2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums, award-winning Woodland Park Zoo is famed for pioneering naturalistic exhibits and setting international standards for zoos in animal care, conservation and education programs. Woodland Park Zoo is helping to save animals and their habitats in the Pacific Northwest and around the world. By inspiring… Read the full press release
San Diego Zoo, Xiao Liwu Shows Off Growing Belly
San Diego Zoo’s Panda Cub, Wiggles and Crawls During Exam 2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Giant panda cub Xiao Liwu stretched out and showed his belly while animal care staff checked him over during his weekly exam at the San Diego Zoo. Nutritionist Jennifer Parsons took his measurements and noted that this panda cub is growing as… Read the full press release
Frontier Airlines Supports Toys for Tots
Carrier raises funds; Official toy-drop location DENVER, 2012-11-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines today announced it is launching a month-long fundraising campaign for the Toys for Tots Foundation. Throughout the month of December, the Denver-based carrier will raise funds to support Toys for Tots by donating all proceeds from onboard sales of Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory’s… Read the full press release
Wyndham Vacation Rentals in Keystone Offers Kids Free Ski Rentals for the 2012-2013 Ski Season
Breckenridge, Colo. – 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kids Can Upgrade to Snowboards for $4 Wyndham Vacation Rentals, the world’s largest professionally managed vacation rental business and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), is celebrating the start of the 2012-2013 ski season by offering free ski rentals for children 12 years and under staying… Read the full press release
Singapore Airlines’ Limited Edition Panda Toy Raises More Than $400,000 For Children With Special Needs
2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Singapore Airlines has raised $427,000 for Singapore’s Community Chest, a non-profit organisation that channels funds to assist the less advantaged in the community. A pair of limited edition female and male panda toy collectibles clad in the signature SIA batik motif was produced by the Airline for the initiative. Fundraising began with… Read the full press release
Thomas the Tank Engine Returns to the Boardwalk
Holiday Out with Thomas Starts December 8 SANTA CRUZ, CA – 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Roaring Camp Railroads and the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk announced the return of Thomas the Tank Engine for a special holiday event – Holiday Out With Thomas. The popular storybook engine, chugs into the Boardwalk on December 8, 2012. The Holiday Out… Read the full press release
Celebrate the Holidays at Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver With a Bounty of Festive Experiences
Family packages, holiday dinners, shopping ideas and more 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The festive season is one of the most joyful times to be atFour Seasons Hotel Vancouver and YEW restaurant + bar Stollen – Rethink Fruitcake Legendary baker and Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver alumni Gerhart Weitzel steps out of retirement to join Pastry Chef Bruno Feldeisen to bake nearly… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay Hosts Wyland Giving Tree This Holiday Season
Renowned marine life artist’s work to benefit the Wyland Foundation and Lanai Cancer Fund Hawaii, Lana’i at Manele Bay, U.S.A. – 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — This holiday season, good tidings at Four Seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay will run from the depths of the oceans into the hearts of the Lanai community. In the spirit of giving, Four… Read the full press release
Hilton Worldwide Completes more than 800 Volunteer Events during Inaugural Global Week of Service
Team Members served more than 660 local organizations in 401 cities across 51 countries MCLEAN, Va. – 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — During the week of November 11-18, Hilton Worldwide celebrated its first annual Global Week of Service and furthered the company’s Vision to “fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.” In just eight… Read the full press release
Third Night Free and Plan Ahead Savings at Chicago’s Two Four Seasons Hotels
Extend a holiday break with the Stay Longer – Third Night Free offer or plan ahead and save 20 percent at Four Seasons Hotel Chicago and The Ritz-Carlton Chicago, A Four Seasons Hotel Chicago (The Ritz-Carlton), U.S.A. – 2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Chicago’s two Four Seasons hotels offer savings this holiday season when staying three nights, or when planning ahead. Four Seasons Hotel… Read the full press release
FirstGroup’s Partnership with Save the Children Supports the Poorest Families in Greater Manchester
2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — FirstGroup, the UK’s largest bus and rail operator, has donated £41,000 to deprived families in Manchester through Save the Children’s ‘Eat, Sleep, Learn, Play!’ (ESLP) initiative. The ESLP project supports children living in the most severe poverty by providing their families with household essentials. Grants are used to purchase items ranging from… Read the full press release
Go behind the scenes at Woodland Park Zoo with Real Close tours this winter
2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Go behind the scenes at Woodland Park Zoo a 90-minute guided tour, including a visit to the back areas of eagles, Arctic foxes and the grizzly bears. Real Close tours are offered Fridays through Sundays, 10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m., from November 23, 2012 through April 28, 2013 WHAT See what goes on behind the scenes at… Read the full press release
Make A Wish Fun Day At Hilton Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI – 2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Abu Dhabi recently invited over 40 children from the Make A Wish Foundation UAE to the hotel for an afternoon filled with fun and games. The lively event took place in the Palm Garden and included interactive cooking classes with Hilton chefs, face painting, bouncy castle, magicians, arts… Read the full press release
Hilton Team Members Celebrate Week-Long Community Involvement Programme At Hilton Dubai Jumeirah Resort & Residences and Hilton Dubai Creek
Thousands of Children in Garhoud’s National Charity School Will Benefit From a Newly Renovated Auditorium & Library DUBAI, UAE – 2012-11-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — More than 100 team members from Hilton Dubai Jumeirah Resort, Residences, Hilton Dubai Creek and the Hilton Worldwide Regional (MEA) office took their passion for hospitality and service out into the local… Read the full press release