Archive for April, 2004
Orient-Express Peru Unveils Two Honeymoon Packages
Orient-Express Peru, operators of two of Perus finest luxury hotels and eco resort, as well as recently launched Hiram Bingham luxury train (a partnership between Orient-Express and PeruRail that travels between Cusco and Machu Picchu), has unveiled two alluring honeymoon packages designed for the growing number of celebrants seeking exotic yet pampering escapes. Attractively priced [...]
April 30, 2004
Posted in: Peru
Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee Praised On Photographers Top Nine List For Springtime Visits
A book designed to help amateur photographers take impressive photos in Americas national parks notes Great Smoky Mountains National Park as one of nine across the U.S. that are “perfect for a springtime getaway.” Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Everglades National Park in Florida are the only two on the list east of the [...]
April 30, 2004
Posted in: United States South
Make a Little “Maui Magic” and Save With Funjet Vacations
Funjet Vacations is offering travelers savings of $75 for vacations to the Hawaiian island of Maui from origins nationwide with its Maui Magic promotion. This offer is valid for air and hotel vacations booked now through May 31, 2004 for travel now through Dec. 15, 2004. Enhance a Maui vacation with various add-on tours. Choose [...]
April 30, 2004
Posted in: Hawaii
Metropolitan Touring Introduces Three- And Four-night Packages For Nature And Adventure Lovers In Galapagos
Metropolitan Touring has introduced three- and four-night packages for nature and soft-adventure lovers at Finch Bay Hotel in the GalГЎpagos Islands. The only beachfront hotel on Santa Cruz Island, the 21-room property was renovated and upgraded in 2003 to a first-class hotel with an array of nature-oriented activities providing an in-depth experience at GalГЎpagos National [...]
April 30, 2004
Posted in: Cruise Ships
Things are Heating Up in Berlin in Summer/Fall 2004!
The list of new highlights in the German Capital is growing rapidly with summer and fall 2004 featuring new outdoor tourist attractions and sites, significant art exhibitions, top rated restaurants, and a lively entertainment scene, all promising to intrigue locals and visitors alike.
April 29, 2004
Posted in: Germany
Italy’s Country Villas are a Perfect Venue
Summer is the perfect time to reunite with family and friends and more and more Americans are choosing to base these gatherings at a romantic villa in the Italian countryside. Country Manors by Cuendet offers more than 2000 villas, manors and castles for rental, and as Cuendet as a subsidiary of the multi-national Cendant Corporation, [...]
April 29, 2004
Posted in: Italy
Germany’s New Travel Guide
Just arrived from Germany and available free of charge, a new pocket-size travel guide, called Great Holidays on a Small Budget, makes exploring German cities and countryside that much more accessible for Canadian visitors. On close to 200 four-colour pages, it presents 52 cities and 16 regions, each complete with little reference maps and Web [...]
April 29, 2004
Posted in: Germany
Escape to Bermuda, host of the World Summit on Women in Public Life
Journey to a place where the water is bluer, the foliage is brighter, the history is richer and the people are warmer–and it’s only a short flight away. Bermuda. Whether you’re the adventurous type or are more easygoing, you’ll find enough activities, amenities, and attractions to make every part of your stay a fun and [...]
April 29, 2004
Posted in: Caribbean
Great Learning Vacations.com is Launched
Award-winning freelance travel journalist, Lucy Izon has launched www.greatlearningvacations.com (http://www.greatlearningvacations.com) – an ezine and directory of experiential learning opportunities for travellers of all ages. The information gateway, which features stories, news, helpful trip planning links and a worldwide 22-category directory of learning opportunities for travellers, is designed to stimulate readers with suggestions for experiential learning [...]
April 29, 2004
Posted in: Canada
American Eagle To Begin Regional Jet Service Between Boston And Halifax
American Eagle announced today that beginning July 3, the carrier will start new seasonal weekend regional jet service between Bostons Logan International Airport and Halifax International Airport, the largest airport in Atlantic Canada and the capital of Nova Scotia. The carrier will operate two flights each Saturday and Sunday with its popular, state-of-the-art 37-seat Embraer [...]
April 29, 2004
Posted in: Airlines & Railways