As faithful Catholics and spectators await the Vatican’s announcement for the date the Papal Conclave to select the new Pope, travel agents are already seeing an increased demand for Rome rentals. Doorways Villa Vacations, an agency that specializes in travel throughout Italy, is offering an alternative to crowded hotels for the historic event and the …
The newly renamed Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival will welcome legends and modern megastars to celebrate the fusion of music and artistic culture beginning April 30 to May 12, 2013. Performances from headliners R. Kelly, The Jacksons, OJays and Tito Puente Jr., will take place during the 13-day festival staged at venues like Pointe …
Celebrity Chef Bob Blumer will host AmaWaterways’ Gourmet Cruise October 22-29, 2013. The seven-night cruise will travel through Portugal and Spain along the Douro River and will feature onboard cooking demonstrations, excursions to historic towns, private wine tastings and regionally inspired cuisine. Chef Blumer is a cookbook author and host of the Food Network’s The …
Friendly Planet Travel is offering travelers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to trace the family roots and heritage of the Fitzgerald Clan, one of Ireland’s oldest and most powerful families. The nine-day Fitzgerald Clan Gathering in Ireland tour starts at ,099 and includes a special opportunity to take part in The Gathering, a year-long celebration of Ireland …
One of the leading Catholic pilgrimage travel companies Regina Tours has announced five 2013 departure dates for its new tour, Catholic and Cultural Portugal. The tour offers travelers a seven night exploration of Portugal, including stays in Fatima, Lisbon and Oporto. Along the journey, travelers will visit the fishing center of Setúbal; the UNESCO World Heritage Site …
Bolongo Bay Beach Resort and the St. Thomas Diving Club have partnered together to offer scuba savings with a five-night package deal for spring and summer travel. The Stay & Dive package at Bolongo Bay Beach Resort represents savings of more than $550 per couple, and includes: 5 nights in an Oceanview room for two …
Many companies hold retreats and strategic planning meetings in venues outside the office in order to stimulate the team’s creativity. Verdanza Hotel has taken this concept a step further with the launch of the Muse Room, an unconventional meeting space designed to foster innovation in corporate management. “The idea behind Muse – the first of …
Quail Lodge Resort & Golf Club in Carmel Valley, California has announced the appointment of Max Schroeder as Director of Sales and Marketing. Schroeder will play a key role in re-launching the 93-room resort, which will reopen on March 26, 2013, following a $28-million-dollar top-to-bottom rejuvenation. “Max’s extensive background working with prestigious hotel companies makes …
Mandarin Oriental Miami, Azul restaurant and The Spa at Mandarin Oriental Miami are all recipients of the Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Award for 2013, making the hotel one of only six properties in the United States and the only hotel in Florida to earn the highly coveted triple Five Stars. The Spa has earned the Five-Star …
SilverLining Cruises and Tours has announced its special ‘Limited Edition’ Jane Austen tours for 2013, with three departure dates to choose from. The tours take participants through the historic landmarks that served as the backdrop for the novels written by the legendary British author. The tours will be led by Jacqueline Klaassen, a native of …