[captionpix imgsrc=”http://www.travelworldnews.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Capture-300×216.jpg” captiontext=”A celebration from last year’s Madagascar Carnival, which will return June 21-23, 2015.” align=”left”] The Madagascar destination – represented by the Madagascar National Tourism Board, Air Madagascar, Aloes Travel Tours, Authentic Madagascar, Island Continent Tours, Discover Madagascar and the Regional Tourism Board of Tulear – attended ITB in Berlin last month to present …
[captionpix imgsrc=”http://www.travelworldnews.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/from-falaj-300×199.jpg” captiontext=”The view of Fes from the hotel Palais Faraj. Photo credit: Peggy Hageman.” align=”left”] You haven’t seen an old city until you’ve visited the medina of Fes. Tiny alleys merge into markets that lead into gardens and courtyards. To walk its cobbled, winding streets is to step back into another time. Fes is …
[captionpix imgsrc=”http://www.travelworldnews.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/marrakech-souk-213×300.jpg” width=”199″ height=”300″ captiontext=”The Marrakech medina. Photo credit: Peggy Hageman.” align=”left”] Marrakech: the word alone conjures up images of hidden alleyways, colorful carpets and the smell of exotic spices wafting through the air. But Morocco is changing and while it still embraces its ancient roots, there’s a new, modern Marrakech emerging and it just …
[captionpix imgsrc=”http://www.travelworldnews.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Capture4-300×226.jpg” captiontext=”The Cheetah Outreach Center, one of the stops along the new Good Earth South Africa Safari itinerary.” align=”left”] Great Safaris, an award-winning luxury safari outfitter, has just debuted its first ever green tour for 2015 travel. If your client is an eco-conscious traveler, they will love the new Good Earth South Africa Safari …
[captionpix imgsrc=”http://www.travelworldnews.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/palais1-300×195.jpeg” captiontext=”Palais des Congrès, Marrakech. Photo credit: Peggy Hageman.” align=”left”] The American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) is well known for their hard work on behalf of travel agents plus their ability to host a conference that is both entertaining and educational. But they’ve outdone themselves with this year’s Destination Expo in Marrakech, Morocco. …
The Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel, an oasis in the heart of vibrant Cape Town, has recently re-opened the historic Helmsley Wing Suites and the Garden Cottages after being redesigned by interior design firm Champalimaud. The Helmsley suites at the top of Palm Avenue and the Garden Cottages with their attractive poolside setting have been designed …
South African Airways Vacations (SAA Vacations) launched its 2015 Collection brochure featuring new and a more diverse offering of air-inclusive vacation packages to a variety of destinations throughout Southern & East Africa. The 2015 brochure has been expanded to include SAA Vacations’ new group escorted tour series to South Africa, with optional extension to Victoria …
As the global demand for experiential travel starts to rise, travelers are increasingly looking for activities that are more personal than prescribed. They are looking for experiences that are authentic and in tune with the local culture, and its people, to create a genuine connection and some thought-provoking memories to take home. Meeting local shopkeepers, …
Park Hyatt Zanzibar is opening March 8 in the historic part of Zanzibar City known as Stone Town, a UNESCO Heritage site. The hotel will have 67 guestrooms and direct beach access. One of the hotel’s two buildings is a historic Zanzibari mansion, Mambo Msiingi. Dating back to the 17th century, it centers on a …
Rwanda tourism revenues increased from $293m in 2013, to $303m in 2014, representing a 3% increase, Rwanda Development Board (RDB) says. Between July 2013 and June 2014, Rwanda received 1.17 million visitors, compared to the previous year with 1. 14 million tourists. RDB targets hitting 0m mark by 2016. However, experts warn that the target …
