The President of Hungary, Pál Schmitt, is among the first European heads of state to join the ongoing World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Leaders for Tourism Campaign. In May, President Schmitt was presented an Open Letter stressing the importance of Travel and Tourism to global growth and development …
Mexitours always tries to discover and provide new and unique product in order to innovate, change and go beyond the passengers’ needs. And Mexico can offer a first-class product—therefore, Mexitours has created the “Platinum Collection.” “Hang Glide in Valle de Bravo.” During this unforgettable experience, guests enjoy a 30-minute flight as they hang-glide over Valle …
El Palmar Beach & Tennis Resort located in Melaque, Mexico on the Pacific coast, is announcing SUNsational Summer Savings. Those who book a weeklong vacation receive 40 percent off winter rates; if they stay for the month, they will save 60 percent. That represents rates as low as $40 a night. Travelers can enjoy these …
When the La Mansion Inn opened ten years ago, Wesley Leder-Bodaan joined his mother and father together with his brother Harry to help their uncle with the opening festivities of the hotel. Now, exactly ten years later, he and his brother have returned to Costa Rica to take the helm of the food and beverage …
Two big birthdays will be celebrated in the Caribbean/Central American region this year as Belize and its first eco-resort, The Lodge at Chaa Creek, both turn 30. Chaa Creek, which had previously been a small family farm, first opened its doors to paying customers the same year that Belize, the former British Honduras, gained independence …
Hotel Arenas Del Mar, Hotel Gaia, Hotel Si Como No and Hotel El Parador have joined the La Mansion Inn and Hotel Kamuk in the Travelers Aid Program initiated last year by Costa Rica’s Chamber of Commerce Security Committee. Being robbed or assaulted while on vacation is traumatic. Not knowing what to do in a …
Hidden Valley Inn, a luxury hotel with only 12 cottages, is located on a 7,200-acre private reserve in the Mountain Pine Ridge area of Belize. The flora, wildlife and birding here are like no place on earth. A Deluxe Honeymoon Package is currently being offered at this intimate eco resort, with 4 nights accommodation in …
For the adventurer and romantic, Anse Chastanet in St. Lucia offers the unique combination of physical challenge and total pampering. Guests enjoy two nights free on basis of their weekly Amazing Adventure package for travel through September 30, 2011, as long as there is availability. Booking must be made by July 15. Few places offer …
The Mango Bay Hotel Group, Barbados, has been honored with the 2011 Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence award at two properties—Mango Bay and Island Inn Hotel. The award is given to hotels that have received positive reviews on TripAdvisor.com from guests who deem the quality of their vacation and the property to be of high …
A growing number of married couples, especially baby boomers, are jetting off on romantic getaways to renew their wedding vows. To help celebrate, St. Thomas’ Bolongo Bay Beach Resort has a special anniversary gift—40% savings on a vow renewal hotel package. The relaxed beach resort, popular for destination weddings, has seen destination vow renewals double …