Cruise industry stakeholders at Valletta, Malta teamed up to celebrate Costa Cruises’ 65th anniversary. For the arrival of the Costa Favolosa on the March 29, the Costa Fascinosa on April 2 and the Costa Favolosa on April 5, 2013 a special welcome was organised by Valletta Cruise Port and SMS International Shore Operations, local handling …
Two leading villa rental companies, Villas of Distinction and Island Hideaways, announced their partnership with Excursionist, a luxury experiential travel website, offering a selection of unique experiences worldwide for the busy discerning traveler and its travel industry partners. “Partnering with Excursionist allows us to use the expertise of a team that is not only deeply passionate …
Scandinavian Airline Systems (SAS) has added Malta to its growing list of marketing and sales representation with Discover the World Marketing. In addition to Malta, Discover the World Marketing develops sales and marketing for SAS in Brazil, Mexico, Portugal and South Africa. “Discover has helped us grow in the markets where they represent us so …
Austria’s GrandHotel Lienz has announced a special Anti-Aging package for 2013, ideal for both men and women who wish to enjoy nourishing luxury – from gourmet meals and a lavish suite to daily fitness programs and various body treatments. Built from scratch on the banks of the River Isel in a region surrounded by mountains, the …
More than one million people from the United States and Canada visited the island of Ireland in 2012 – a 3 percent increase on the previous year. This is according to figures recently released from Ireland’s Central Statistics Office. While the exact number, 1.017 million, is an achievement in of itself, it is the proportion …
The Azores: $1,039 The Azores are the closest and one of the more affordable destinations in Europe. The wild nature, mild climate and European culture of the Azores Islands are the perfect answer to a spring break, as SATA Airlines announced new packages. Starting at $1,039, the packages include round-trip airfare with taxes, hotel stay …
Travelsavers Worldwide Independent Network (TWIN) has expanded its European presence into Greece with the addition of TourGreece. This marks TWIN’s debut in Greece, increasing the brand’s global presence to 30 countries. “We’re delighted to welcome TourGreece into our network,” sayid Rick Mazza, President and CEO of TRAVELSAVERS Worldwide Independent Network. “TourGreece’s well-rounded suite of services …
Phoenicia Hotel is the recipient of TripAdvisor’s Traveler’s Choice Award, and the hotel earned a top five spot in each of the three award categories; Top 25 hotels in Malta, Top 25 hotels for service in Malta and Top 10 luxury hotels in Malta. “We are thrilled with this honour and would like to thank …
The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux was once again this year voted one of the world’s top 10 castle hotels by Fox News, underlining the leap that this Mediterranean hospitality icon has made as a must-visit destination. The hotel has been featured in the world’s leading style and glamour magazines such as Vogue and Vanity …
Three sides of the Istrian peninsula are surrounded by beautiful, clear and azure waters of the Adriatic. Numerous islands doted around present natural sanctuary and breading grounds for rich sea life creating an enormous base for the fishing industry. The daily fresh catch is brought to local markets, restaurants and hotels. For sea lovers this …