Articles Tagged With "North America"

BUNAC is offering young British and Irish people who would like to take part in one of its North American working holiday programmes in 2012 the chance to win up to £1000 towards their costs, courtesy of the Howard Crew Scholarships.

January 18, 2012 in Promo by Kerry McCormack

Americans, Japanese and Koreans Take Fewest Vacation Days; French, Spanish, Dutch and Brazilian Workers Take Most.

December 1, 2011 in Lifestyle, News, Travel News by Steve Luba

World’s largest vacation exchange company sets out to recognize its affiliated resorts in North America that commit to environmentally-friendly practices.

June 30, 2011 in News, RCI, Timeshare News by Steve Luba

Here’s just a sampling of some noteworthy – and sometimes offbeat – happenings across the globe over the next couple of months.

May 19, 2011 in Featured, Travel by Susan Knox

Nestled within one of Colorado’s most storied and well-known mountain retreats, Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail, brings a new standard of living to the Vail Valley. Unveiled in December 2010, the grandeur of Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail mimics the region’s mountain luxe atmosphere with sophisticated décor and a spacious layout.

March 10, 2011 in Featured, Fractional Property Ownership by Susan Knox

Here’s just a sampling of some noteworthy – and sometimes offbeat – happenings across the globe over the next couple of months.

March 9, 2011 in Featured, Travel by Susan Knox

Cheaper flights and new routes are just two reasons the ski season’s becoming a permanent fixture on the family holiday calendar.

December 3, 2010 in Featured, Fractional Property Ownership, Timeshare by Susan Knox

EUROPE – Starting November 22nd – December 23rd, the Cologne Christmas Market arrives in the city of Cologne and offers seven Christmas markets in total.

November 30, 2010 in Featured, Travel by Susan Knox

Here’s just a sampling of some noteworthy – and sometimes offbeat – happenings across the globe over the next couple of months.

October 18, 2010 in Featured, Travel by Susan Knox

A pair of offers from Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) is making the Gulf of Mexico’s natural beauty and historic sites more accessible for leisure and business travelers this summer.

July 26, 2010 in News, Travel News by Susan Knox

Figures out from the ONS show the number of Brits travelling abroad last year dropped 15%. However, neither strikes nor volcanic ash appear to have dented their appetite for holidays, shows the latest research from Greenlight. According to the independent specialist search and social marketing consulting and technology firm, UK consumers made 10.8 million online searches for holidays in May. This was an increase of 25% since April, when 8.6 million searches were made. Greenlight’s report, ‘Holiday Sector Report May 2010’, also reveals the most popular short and long haul destinations, the 60 most visible holiday websites and advertisers online and a ranking of the 15 most proactive holiday brands and aggregators in social media.

July 15, 2010 in News, Travel News by Susan Knox

Alitalia, Italy’s leading airline, today joined the Air France-KLM Group (OTC: AFLYY) and Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) as a member of the airline industry’s leading trans-Atlantic joint venture. Launched in April 2009, the multi-party agreement created a single, coordinated network for customers flying across the Atlantic, allowing the member airlines to share revenues and costs on their trans-Atlantic routes.

July 7, 2010 in News, Travel News by Susan Knox

Just in time for summer Westin Hotels & Resorts is introducing a selection of SuperFoods-inspired Mojito cocktails at more than 70 properties across North America. Created exclusively for Westin Hotels by Francesco Lafranconi, Director of Mixology forSouthern Wine & Spirits of America, Inc., each handcrafted cocktail is made with key SuperFoods ingredients including blueberries, ginger, green tea and honey. The brand’s new SuperFoods Mojito offering joins a host of other signature Westin offerings specially designed to help preserve wellness on the road.

July 7, 2010 in Lifestyle News, News by Susan Knox

EUROPE An annual pilgrimage for many, Summer Solstice at Stonehenge is a celebration of light and all things natural! Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument in the English county of Wiltshire. One of the most famous sites in the world, it is composed of earthworks surrounding a circular setting of large standing stones.

July 6, 2010 in Featured, Travel by Susan Knox

Marriott Vacation Club, the premier timeshare brand of Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR – News), proudly announces the opening of Marriott’s Lakeshore Reserve at Grande Lakes in Orlando, Fla. Located on the pristine grounds of Grande Lakes Orlando, at 11248 Lakeshore Reserve Drive, the resort is the first-ever Marriott Vacation Club property to be co-located with a JW Marriott and The Ritz-Carlton. The resort will officially welcome its first Owners and guests on Friday, June 4.

June 7, 2010 in News, Timeshare News by Susan Knox

Most people stop exercising when they travel away from home, only to put on pounds and feel sluggish when they return. Now business travelers and vacationers can maintain their fitness with The Bar Method workout, which is offered in many cities across the country including New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego.

May 26, 2010 in Lifestyle News, News by Susan Knox

RCI and Branson’s Nantucket, LLC today announced that Branson’s Nantucket Resort in Branson, Mo., has affiliated
with RCI, the worldwide leader in vacation exchange. As part of this affiliation, Branson’s Nantucket plans to offer its owners RCI Points PlatinumSM membership, a new premium membership and enhancement to the RCI Points® program, currently under development, that will offer exclusive exchange and lifestyle benefits to subscribing members.

May 19, 2010 in News, Timeshare News by Susan Knox

Alamo Rent A Car, the largest car rental provider for international travelers visiting North America, is now the preferred car rental supplier to Virgin Holidays, the United Kingdom’s leading worldwide holiday company and the world’s largest transatlantic tour operator and market leader for inbound travel to the U.S. and the Caribbean.

May 9, 2010 in News, Travel News by admin

The students have taken over the cafeteria. But this is not Animal House.

Okay, so we’re not really talking about a college cafeteria. California Culinary Academy (www.chefs.edu/san-francisco), located in San Francisco, offers culinary students a hands-on education with experienced faculty dedicated to providing the necessary skills, knowledge, support and guidance to pursue fulfilling career opportunities.

April 28, 2010 in Featured, Lifestyle by Susan Knox

EUROPE The Munich Spring Festival, lovingly called “Octoberfest’s little sister,” is leading off the funfairs in Munich April 16 – May 2, 2010. The enjoyment for the whole family runs 17 days and will fill Munich’s Theresienwiese with fairground rides, beer tents and live music.

March 28, 2010 in Featured, Travel by Susan Knox