Japan National Tourism Organization’s (JNTO) monthly statistics announced on July 23 reveal that the number of U.S. travelers to Japan in June was 87,900, which is the highest monthly number ever recorded. The U.S. market has been sending a steady number of visitors to Japan in the past decade, including after the earthquake and tsunami …
Sun International will partner the City of Cape Town for the 14th Annual World Peace Summit taking place in the city of Cape Town for the first time in October 2014. The Table Bay Hotel will be the accommodation sponsor to the Nobel Peace Laureates during the summit. The announcement was made on July 18 …
Barceló Hotels & Resorts has completed construction of Deep Blue Spa, a new addition to its Los Cabos-based Barceló Grand Faro Los Cabos resort. As part of the resort’s $1.1 million renovation, additional features and additions include the VIP room for the Club Premium, enhanced restaurant improvements, upgrades to three of the resort’s bars, an …
Expedia announced that four hotels in Jamaica have been named to the Expedia Insiders’ Select list for 2014. The hotel properties include Round Hill Hotel & Villas, Secrets St. James, Rondel Village and IBEROSTAR Grand Hotel Rose Hall. “We’re thankful that visitors to Jamaica from around the world have taken the time to provide positive …
Aegean Mediterranean Cruises & Tours has been operating with 40 years of experience creating memorable vacations, weddings and honeymoons spread throughout the Mediterranean region. The company specializes in customized group and individual packages, incentive & special interest groups, yacht charters, pilgrimages and villa rentals. Currently the company is offering a FIT itinerary with weekly departures …
Celebrate Christmas like British aristocracy at Highclere Castle — the filming location of the PBS TV show Downton Abbey — on Friendly Planet Travel’s London with Downton Abbey Christmas Ball tour. The Earl and Countess of Carnarvon will open their Jacobethan castle to host the annual Christmas Ball at Highclere Castle for a private group …
La Compagnie will accept bookings for flights between New York City and Paris effective today. The past month has seen a flurry of activity for La Compagnie, with CEO and Founder Franz Yvelin and Co-Founder and CEO Deputy Peter Luethi unveiling the brand before a packed press conference in Midtown Manhattan on June 17. Since …
Earlier this month Norwegian celebrated its first ever flights between London Gatwick and the U.S. The first flight between London Gatwick and Los Angeles took off, while Norwegian’s first flight between London and New York took off July 3. On July 4, the airline celebrated its inaugural flight to Fort Lauderdale. Following its long-haul success …
Maduro Dive Fanta-Seas, a leader in dive travel, is offering dive packages to nearly 40 countries worldwide. Currently there are over 225 resorts and adventure operators along with 50 liveaboard dive vessels in their “Select Dive Destinations” program. Maduro has launched a special promotion on their Curacao package which includes a seventh night free stay, GHL …
[captionpix imgsrc=”http://i.imgur.com/NAX9UPU.jpg” captiontext=”SunBreeze Hotel in San Pedro” align=”left”] SunBreeze Hotel and SunBreeze Suites combined with Belize Dive Connection offers first class facilities and dive services – located on the beach a quarter mile from the 2nd largest Barrier Reef, offering easy access to entertainment and shopping, yet out of the hustle of the town. The …