Foreign Independent Tours (FIT) provides travelers with the experience of a lifetime – one filled with excitement, comfort, luxury, and great memories. For your Asia-bound clientele, FIT is offering a special 8-day India Golden Triangle package, a classic escorted India tour from $1,029.00. The tour begins in Dehli, with stops in Chomo, Jaipur and Agra. …
When you see the phrase “world’s greatest shark dive”, you have to ask yourself what does it really mean? The people at Maduro Dive Fanta-Seas have some answers. Does Fiji have great whites like the frothy waters around the seal colony off South Africa or the clear waters off Guadalupe Island, Mexico? No, because 15ft/5m …
South African Airways Vacations (SAAV) just announced free additional nights on its three most popular vacation packages to Southern Africa. The free nights are being offered on the 9-day Affordable South Africa Package, priced starting at $2,999; the 9-day “Best of South Africa” starting at $3,550; and the 10-day South Africa & Beyond, starting at …
Ethiopian Airlines, the fastest growing and most profitable African airline, will take delivery of the first of four Boeing 777-300ERs on November 7, 2013. The B777-300ER is the largest aircraft in the airline’s fleet with a nearly 400-passenger seating capacity. The Ethiopian B777-300 ER will operate in the airline’s dense routes such as Guangzhou; Washington, …
Winning both South Africa’s Leading Luxury Lodge and Africa’s Leading Luxury Lodge categories at the 2013 Africa ceremony of the World Travel Awards, Thanda Private Game Reserve has again been distinguished for its accommodation offerings and guest service. Situated in the heart of Zululand, Thanda is the essence of the ultimate luxury safari experience comprising …
Big Five Tours & Expeditions has launched two new safari adventures into Botswana and Zambia that perfectly fit the outfitter’s guiding principle. The seven-day Botswana & Zambia- Three Rivers and the nine-day Botswana & Zambia delve into iconic locations in southern Africa, beginning with Victoria Falls, a two-mile wide curtain of water that is the …
Los Angeles Times Travel Show officials announced today that Alyssa Milano, Adam Richman, Henry Rollins and Arthur Frommer will headline the 16th annual festival on January 18th and 19th, 2014 at the L.A. Convention Center. “Travel provides endless opportunities to collect experiences and develop a deeper connection to the world,” said Catharine Hamm, Editor of …
Incorporating modern web standards and a contemporary design using colorful icons and more impactful imagery, Cruise Shipping Event Portfolio’s completely redesigned website is now live at www.cruiseshippingevents.com. New features such as slideshows, accordions, and rollovers create a more interactive online environment, while clear, concise messaging enhances the site’s effectiveness as a communications platform. Implementing unified …
A new boutique, luxury hotel on Barbados’ vibrant south coast is finding its niche and enjoying success in an area typically known for its mid-market properties. Caribbean hotelier Ralph Taylor is reporting positive results since The SoCo Hotel opened in June. Taylor, the entrepreneur who helped transform the face of the local visitor industry by …
The Africa Travel Association, the leader in tourism promotion to Africa, held its 38th Annual Congress in Buea, Cameroon from October 16-20, 2013. Under the banner of “Re-Discovering Cameroon,” nearly 200 international and local delegates, including tourism ministers from Cameroon, Uganda and Zimbabwe and representatives from the public and private sectors, gathered at the newly-opened …