Category Archives: Vacations

Taste Talavera Returns for Spring Series at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North

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Four-course tasting menu highlights guest purveyor, spirit or wine.  2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Taste Talavera returns this spring with a series of specialty events atFour Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North, highlighting everything from spirits to fine Italian wines, as well as a famed California winemaker. “The Taste series is designed to stretch the boundaries of our regular Talavera… Read the full news article

BRITAIN SEEN AS A ROMANTIC LOCATION ACROSS THE WORLD

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2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — It seems us Brits aren’t the only hopeless romantics. VisitBritain’s post-2012 Games research(1) indicates that along with our world renowned culture and heritage, Britain is seen across the globe as a great place to wine and dine your loved ones. The findings come from a survey where fifteen countries were asked to choose… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotels in Texas Tie Summer Room Rates to High Temps

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Mild summer weather could mean “mercury rates” lower than USD 100.00. 2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Assuming Mother Nature cooperates, visitors to the Lone Star state could enjoy incredible savings at three Four Seasons hotels in Texas this summer. Starting May 31, 2013, travelers who book the Big Chill package atFour Seasons Hotel Austin, Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas and Four… Read the full news article

Visitors Go Green And Join RCI ‘Green Fingers’ Food Recycling Initiative

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Gold Coast, 2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), today announced that Gold Coast visitors can simultaneously help the environment and support local charities through a new creative green initiative introduced by RCI. The RCI program, branded Green Fingers, encourages visiting guests… Read the full news article

Half Term Ski Savings To Beat The Pound Slump

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2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Last week sterling crashed to its lowest level against the euro for more than a year, which might be seen as bad news for families looking forward to a European ski break this half term. But it’s not all bad… Leading travel extras provider Essential Travel have put together a number of ways that… Read the full news article

Families Save at Logan During February Vacation

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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 news article

Enjoy a Longer Summer Holiday and Unbeatable Value at Four Seasons Hotels Thailand with the Summer Compliments Package

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Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai

Stay three nights at Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle and receive a two-night complimentary stay at another Four Seasons Thailand Hotel Koh Samui, Thailand – 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Summers can never last long enough, so to give guests the opportunity to stay a couple of extra days in paradise, Four SeasonsHotels Thailand is bringing back the ever-popular Summer Compliments… Read the full news article

Rose pruning demonstration at Woodland Park Rose Garden

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2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Seattle Rose Society will host a free rose pruning demonstration at Woodland Park Rose Garden Saturday, March 2, noon-3 pm. WHAT For tips on pruning roses, using proper tools and more, come to Woodland Park Rose Garden for the annual rose pruning demonstration hosted by the Seattle Rose Society. Learn where… Read the full news article

VISITENGLAND PROMOTES COASTAL BREAKS IN NEW MARKETING CAMPAIGN

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2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — VisitEngland, the national tourist board, today launched a new multi-channel marketing campaign designed to boost domestic tourism in 2013 by promoting short breaks in some of England’s most spectacular coastal locations.  The campaign is the third of six launching from January to March, covering the four key themes of countryside, coast, heritage… Read the full news article

LAS VEGAS SETS RECORD FOR VISITATION IN 2012 WELCOMING NEARLY 40 MILLION VISITORS

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Increases in core indicators point to continued recovery for Las Vegas tourism  LAS VEGAS, 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Las Vegas welcomed a record 39.7 million visitors in 2012, approximately a half-million more visitors than the previous high of 39.2 million set in 2007. The record visitation generated more than $40 billion in economic impact for… Read the full news article

A Beautiful Way to Beat the Bulge

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2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Get ready to jet set your way to an A list body this spring because the fitness experts at Boot Camp Jersey have created the ultimate luxury workout break for getting into shape. Boot Camp Jersey has teamed up with a selection of luxurious four and five star hotels on the island… Read the full news article

Culinary Adventures Await At Hilton Lima Miraflores And Social Restaurant & Bar

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Hilton Lima Miraflores Guests Unleash their Inner Chef with “Master Peruvian Chef” Package LIMA, Peru, 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Discover. Create. Savor. From amateur to master chef, travelers are immersed in the Peruvian food revolution with a three-day culinary package at the new Hilton hotel in Lima. The recently-opened Hilton Lima Miraflores takes guests on a… Read the full news article

Latest News from Lonely Planet

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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 news article

Win a Holiday for 2 to Turkey direct from Shannon

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Win a Holiday for 2 to Turkey direct from Shannon

2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Win a holiday for 2 from Shannon to Bodrum with Wings Abroad. For your chance to win just click on the competition tab at the top of the Wings Abroad Facebook page www.facebook.com/WingsAbroad and share with you friends! Good Luck! ###

Enjoy Cuisine, Wine And Mountain Views During Phoenix Dinner Series At Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort

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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 news article

Discover “China’s Terracotta Warriors” At The Asian Art Museum With Mandarin Oriental, San Francisco

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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 news article

Elbow Beach, Bermuda Offers “Dive In” Travel Package

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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 news article

Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora Introduces the Romance Menu

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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 news article

Wyndham Vacation Rentals’® Spectacular Ski Sale Offers Steep Savings

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Parsippany, N.J. – 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — World’s largest professionally managed rental company offers up to 60 percent off on accommodations at popular vacation destinations From Buttermilk Mountain to Sun Valley, Wyndham Vacation Rentals’® Spectacular Ski Sale is offering savings of up to 60 percent on vacation rentals to travelers looking to carve out trails in the… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Resort Marrakech Invites Guests to Meet with Master Benchaâbane in His Private Gardens

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An exclusive tour with perfumer and gardener to Yves Saint Laurent. 2013-02-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resort Marrakech offers “Scents & Gardens,” an exclusive excursion with Master Benchaâbane, artisan-designer for Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé of the Jardin Majorelle, the mythical garden created in 1931 by the painter Jacques Majorelle. Benchaâbane is one of the most outstanding… Read the full news article

Celebrate National Elephant Day at Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle, Thailand

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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 news article

VILLA SAN MICHELE LAUNCHES FLORENCE’S MOST EXTENSIVE FAMILY FACILITIES WITH INAUGURATION OF SMILE CLUB

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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 news article

Tourism Minister of India meets President of Catalonia Province of Spain

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2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Union Tourism Minister Shri K Chiranjeevi called on Mr. Artur Mas, President of Catalonia province of Spain in Barcelona, Spain today. Both the leaders acknowledged that tourism sector has immense potential for cooperation and discussed the possibility of enhancing inter-alia trade, scientific, tourism, civil aviation and people to people contacts. When Mr. Artur… Read the full news article

Wyndham Vacation Rentals® Sponsors the 28th Annual Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival

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Hilton Head Island, S.C.,  2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Offering up to 15 percent off on lodging and two complimentary tickets to the festival’s main event on March 9 Wyndham Vacation Rentals®, part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), announced that it is a supporting sponsor to the Wine Fest Home Tour event at the… Read the full news article

VisitEngland and Cottageline partner to promote Countryside and Coastal Short Breaks

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2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — VisitEngland, the national tourist board, and holiday cottage group Cottageline have today launched a joint marketing campaign to inspire British holidaymakers to take a self-catering break in England this year. The campaign will run throughout February, with print, digital and social media activity all aimed at encouraging consumers to visit www.cottageline.co.uk/visitengland, and ‘Book with a local’…. Read the full news article

Unique Thai Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in the “Month of Love”

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Bangkok, Thailand, 2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — To mark the Valentine season in February 2013, the Tourism Authority of Thailand is proud to present a number of unique and memorable ways for wedding and honeymooning couples to either tie the knot or enjoy the honeymoon of a lifetime. In recent years, Thailand has become one of the world’s… Read the full news article

ROSEWOOD MAYAKOBA NAMED NUMBER ONE LUXURY RESORT IN MEXICO BY THE READERS OF TRIPADVISOR

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RIVIERA MAYA, MEXICO, 2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Rosewood Mayakoba continues to live up to its reputation as being among the top hotels in Mexico and the world. The property leads as the best luxury resort in Mexico while also placing second amongst all accommodation categories across the popular destination by the users of TripAdvisor in the 2013… Read the full news article

Jet Airways Group Operating profits (EBITDAR) up by 244% despite higher fuel prices and rupee depreciation

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Higher yields, cost & network initiatives help Jet Airways Group post PAT of INR 931 million for Q3FY13 vs. loss of INR 1,228 million in Q3FY 12. Editor’s Synopsis (Jet Airways and Jetlite combined): 2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jet Group reported Profit after tax of Rs. 931 million or US $ 16.9 million for Q3 FY13 versus… Read the full news article

Punxsutawney Phil Predicts an Early Spring

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Punxsutawney, 2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lieutenant Governor Jim Cawley was in attendance as thousands of fans watched as Phil made his highly anticipated weather prognostication, commemorating 127 years of Pennsylvania’s unique Groundhog Day tradition. Pennsylvania’s world-famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, predicted an early spring after emerging from his burrow without seeing his shadow this morning in the Pennsylvania… Read the full news article

Indulge in a Romantic Getaway This Valentine’s Day at Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake

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Continue an enduring love story on the shores of West Lake. 2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Love really does make the world go round, creating wondrous stories throughout centuries. Hangzhou is known as the “Capital of Love,” and since time immemorial, love has impassioned the very fabric of the city. Hangzhou’s Broken Bridge has its own famous love… Read the full news article