Articles Tagged With "North America"

New Destination To See Autumn Leaves, Right Here In Europe August 14, 2012 North America and Asia may be famous for their fall leaves, but there is somewhere much closer to home where the trees are equally striking in the autumn and that is Switzerland. Nothing – not the need to pull on a cashmere jumper, nor the smell of the first log fire – announces the arrival of the new season quite as dramatically as the striking red, glimmering gold and burnt orange leaves of the Engadine trees.

Oceania Cruises’ Newest Ship Debuts North America For Winter 2012 July 26, 2012 Riviera, Oceania Cruises’ newest ship in the upper-premium cruise segment, starts her winter 2012 season from her homeport of Miami on November 29th for her inaugural winter season. Riviera will sail five Caribbean voyages over 12 departure dates featuring ports of calls from the exotic Eastern to the deep Southern Caribbean.

	Scott Dunn Launches New Adventures To North America July 11, 2012 Scott Dunn is heading Stateside! Award-winning luxury travel specialist, Scott Dunn, has launched its first portfolio of unforgettable experiential adventures to the USA and Canada.

	Canada’s West Coast Culture April 30, 2012 Yeah, we’re laid-back in BC, but we’ve got glitz, glamour and mountains all mixed in with our bohemian soul.

ATTA Appoints new Public Relations Contact for North America April 11, 2012 The Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) announces its new public relations contact for North America, Jennifer Hobson, Principal of JLH Media. Hobson, whose company is based in Santa Fe, will serve as the main point of contact for all media relations in North America and will focus on consumer media outreach regarding the ATTA and the adventure industry on the whole.

	Natural Retreats Idaho Launches New Fly-Fishing Schools March 7, 2012 Experience some of the world’s finest fly-fishing on the legendary Snake River in Idaho, North America with the new fly-fishing schools launching this Spring at Natural Retreats South Fork Lodge.

Québec – New Developments, New Products – Quirky Ideas February 17, 2012 There is nowhere in North America as distinctive culturally or artistically as the French speaking eastern Canadian province of Québec. Just 6.5 hours flying time from the UK, its chic and historic cities (Montréal and Québec City) are within minutes of thousands of lakes, forests and accessible wilderness experiences… Here are a few new ideas and developments for 2012:

	Want To Work And Travel In North America? Help Is On Hand With BUNAC Scholarships January 18, 2012 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.

	Expedia 2011 Vacation Deprivation Study Reveals Wide Work-Life Disparity Across Five Continents December 1, 2011 Americans, Japanese and Koreans Take Fewest Vacation Days; French, Spanish, Dutch and Brazilian Workers Take Most.

	RCI Green Award Program Launches In North America June 30, 2011 World’s largest vacation exchange company sets out to recognize its affiliated resorts in North America that commit to environmentally-friendly practices.

	Around the World… May 19, 2011 Here’s just a sampling of some noteworthy – and sometimes offbeat – happenings across the globe over the next couple of months.

Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail March 10, 2011 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.

	Around the World March 9, 2011 Here’s just a sampling of some noteworthy – and sometimes offbeat – happenings across the globe over the next couple of months.

	Snow Place Like Home December 3, 2010 Cheaper flights and new routes are just two reasons the ski season’s becoming a permanent fixture on the family holiday calendar.

	Around the World… November 30, 2010 EUROPE – Starting November 22nd – December 23rd, the Cologne Christmas Market arrives in the city of Cologne and offers seven Christmas markets in total.

	Around the World October 18, 2010 Here’s just a sampling of some noteworthy – and sometimes offbeat – happenings across the globe over the next couple of months.

	For Travelers to Gulf of Mexico Region, Starwood Launches Summer Offers Including up to Half off Second Night and Beach Guarantee July 26, 2010 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.

Holiday Searches Up 25% July 15, 2010 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.

Alitalia Joins Air France-KLM Group, Delta Air Lines in Industry’s Leading Trans-Atlantic Joint Venture July 7, 2010 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.

Westin Hotels Introduces SuperFoods-Inspired Summer Cocktails July 7, 2010 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.