Haimark, the luxury river expedition company based in Denver, Colorado, is expanding into new waters. Started in 2012, its current fleet includes eight all-suite luxury river ships, two of which will set sail for the first time next month and four more to launch in 2015. As if there’s not enough excitement in Haimark’s shipyards, …
During a two-day fact finding mission organized by Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi), 15 destination management companies and cruise excursion operators operating within the United Arab Emirates singled out opportunities to develop tours and experiences which would create a ‘sense of place’ reflecting Al Ain’s natural landscape, historic significance and cultural …
This fall, find a coastal escape with “legs” when you book Blue Dolphin Inn’s Coastal Wine Package – a seasonal offering that brings guests full-bodied fun with premier oceanfront accommodations in Cambria, CA, and the palate pleasures in the Paso Robles wine region. Available September 1 through November 30, 2014 (some blackout dates apply), the package lets …
In partnership with the Oklahoma Historical Society, OKPOP Museum, Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame and BancFirst, the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department have launched Rhythm & Routes, an interactive music trail on August 15. Through the new, interactive website, music fans will now be able to explore the careers and accomplishments of their favorite Oklahoma …
Aquanauts is inviting divers to explore the new possibilities technical diving has to offer. Within the week of September 21-28, 2014 for TEC-Wreck-Jamboree, divers may try side mount diving, dive with doubles and experience a decompression dive on open circuit. Also available are trial dives on closed circuit rebreather units, enjoying the silent world of …
The new ecotourism destination in the Mexican Caribbean, Maya Ka’an, offers travelers the opportunity to perform sightseeing activities in valuable natural environments through local tours operated by Mayan communities, promoting conservation and sustainable development in the Mayan Area through tourism. Among the attractions of Maya Ka’an, you will find the Biosphere Reserve of Sian Ka’an, …
The Rincón de la Vieja Challenge 2014 100-mile mountain bike race is again on track for next week in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Set for August 23, 2014, the competition is a unique adventure race – the only 100-mile mountain bike race in Latin America, and the only race in the world to circumnavigate an active …
International luxury travel network, Virtuoso, celebrated the close of its annual Virtuoso Travel Week event with its festive gala and Virtuoso Awards, where Big Five Tours & Expeditions was recognized as the winner of 2014 Sustainable Tourism Leadership. Held at Bellagio Resort & Casino, the gala attracted a record turnout of 2,668 attendees, which included …
AmaWaterways has been recognized as the only river cruise company based in the U.S. to receive an overall 4-Star Plus rating – the highest level found in the book – in the first edition of the Berlitz: River Cruising In Europe travel guide. AmaWaterways’ European fleet secured the top eleven spots in the guide’s ranking …
For those planning a vacation this fall or winter, the island of Jamaica is an exciting escape filled with diverse events and festivals. Pulsating with reggae music and live entertainment, Jamaica’s festivals offer travelers insight into the island’s culture, music, sports, and culinary scene. “Jamaica has a yearlong calendar of events,” said Jamaica’s Director of …