New Luxury Passenger Train - American Railway Explorer - To Offer Western and Transcontinental Excursions
Beginning in summer, 2011, the Denver-based American Railway Explorer (ARE) will offer a luxury train experience showcasing much of the country and several national parks.

Significant Upgrades to England's Famed Royal Shakespeare Theater Are Worth a Look
The theatre will have a new thrust stage auditorium at its heart. It is one of just a handful of theaters around the world with this sophisticated technology.

The Ultimate Splurge: Chocolate High Tea at South Africa's Table Bay
Chocoholics can bask in their favorite food as well as taste it.

England's Tourist Chiefs Implement 10-Year Strategy To Grow Business Tourism
England’s tourism chiefs recently teamed up to form a dedicated action group focused exclusively on growing business-related  tourism. This new marketing strategy is supported by MeetEngland - the official body responsible for promoting England as the destination of choice for meetings and events.

England's Quirkiest Festivals Are on Tap for 2010
From the charmingly quirky to absolute eccentric, England offers an abundance of one-of-a-kind events every year.

Cancun Partners With Surrounding Islands As Diverse Destination
Mexican resort launches unified marketing campaign highlighting attraction diversity.

Palau Offers Value Packages To World Travelers
Polynesian resort sets rates for dive enthusiasts and others.

'From King to Obama' Is on Display at Nobel Peace Center in Oslo, Norway
Exhibition features photos, music, films and texts from the U.S. civil-rights movement.

Amazing Places to Stay in Zambia's Luangwa Valley
Kafunta Safaris launches outreach to North American market.

Join Millions at Sacred Annual Kumbh Mela Festival on the Ganges
'Treasures of India' cultural tour by Asia Transpacific Journeys includes world's largest gathering.

Food (and Drink) for Thought: Philadelphia and Vicinity Targets Foodies With Plenty of Goodies This Summer and Fall
Celebrating tomatoes, pears, mushrooms, apples and cider, with a hayride, crafts, music and contests to boot.

Fun and Universal Studios in Orlando Can Peak in the Off-Peak
An old standard has added some new upgrades. And there is great appeal when the lines are not so doggone destinations-long. Our travel writer, Erin Semple, takes a firsthand look.

El Capitan Canyon Celebrates Spring
Popular California canyon and Wine-country package gets an upgrade.

Cape May, Jersey's Ocean Jewel and Year-Round Get-Away
At the southern tip of New Jersey, east of Washington on Delaware Bay, is Cape May - the "Queen of the Seaside Resorts"

Find the Finest Mexican Cuisine in Cancun
Mexican cuisine is recognized as one of the three most popular food styles in the world-and where better to enjoy it than Cancun?

Cancun’s World Class Shopping
As Mexico ’s most visited destination, Cancun is famous for its world class shopping. Designed to be sensational, Cancun is home to a dozen malls, 250 hotels and over four hundred restaurants.

Tropical Bliss in Cancun
Carefully crafted, this southeast Mexican site was specifically designed to be one of the world ’s most vibrant tourism destinations; offering an endless variety of activities and amenities.

Honua Kai Resort & Spa Opens in Maui in January
A new Hawaiian resort will offer special promotional programs as it launches its first season with an ocean front facility.

Golf in Paradise
Play an unforgettable round of golf on the incomparable Mexican Caribbean Golf circuit.

Iguazu, the Next Hot Destination
Historical, exuberant natural wonders and eco-luxury accommodations make Iguazu the next place to visit.

Micato destinations Safaris in West Africa
Micato Safaris ’ invites travelers to enjoy a one-of-a-kind trip to the wild side of Africa.

Win A Trip To China
Experience the wonder of China on somebody else’s dollar by winning Cathay Pacific’s “Discover China” sweepstakes.

Cancun Opens A ‘Green Door’ For Sustainable Tourism
Cancun’s has created a new community-based alternative tourism network called ‘Puerta Verde’ (‘Green Door’).

Bulgaria Offers Visitors Black Sea Resorts, Other Attractions At Attractive Prices
Once the haunt of communist Russia leaders, Bulgaria offers exciting attractions at moderate prices. With a good exchange rate for American dollars, Bulgaria is an off-the-beaten-track tourist mecca.

Topic Specific Tours To Ecuador Offered
From the friendliness of the natives to the warmth of blended Indian/Spanish culture, Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands beckon with a variety of options for every traveler.

Monarch Butterfly Site Added To World Heritage Listing
The town of San Miguel El Grande and the Sanctuary of Jes ús de Nazareno de Atotonilco and the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve were named Mexico’s 28th and 29th World Heritage Sites by UNESCO during the 32nd annual World Heritage Committee in Canada.

ResortQuest Colorado Offers Free Gas Package For Vacationers
ResortQuest Colorado - part of the nation's largest resort vacation home and condominium rental company - has nearly 3,000 condos and homes in the state's most popular resort destinations.

ETTubac Golf Resort & Spa Launches Destination Wellness Program
The Tubac Golf Resort & Spa announced its new Wellness Program describing it as both novel and exhilarating.

Despite Rheumatoid Arthritis, Entrepreneur Focuses On Building Golf Vacation Destination
Retired Manitou Springs, Colo. Police Sgt. Michael Herst was told he would never walk again after being injured in the line of duty while apprehending a dangerous criminal. Doctors told him he would spend the rest of his life in a wheel chair.

Fall Travel To Asia Made Cheaper By Cathay Pacific Airways
During July, Cathay Pacific Airways offers reoundtrip flights from Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO) or New York (JFK) to Bangkok or Singapore, including unlimited free stopovers in Hong Kong, starting at $926.

Wind Village is the Newest Friuli Venezia Giulia Attraction In Northern Italy
Adventures In Golf (AIG) are extending their registration period for their exclusive golf vacations in both Ireland and Scotland for their summer 2008 programs.

Golfing Vacations In Scotland, Ireland Still Available
Adventures In Golf (AIG) are extending their registration period for their exclusive golf vacations in both Ireland and Scotland for their summer 2008 programs.

Website Offers Free Information On Hawaian Attractions
Visitors to Hawaii can plan ahead with free information on over 100 island destinations. At USATravelPal.com, visitors can find information and suggestions about many attractions on all of Hawaii's islands.

Listing Of Australian Facilities Available For Boating Enthusiasts
Australia's most comprehensive and customer focused boating industry resource is open to the public. The new website features the latest news and developments in the Australian marine industry, as well as the largest boating and marine directory in Australia.

Navigation Tool Steers Visitors to Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor
The Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, a 165-mile thread through a five-county region in eastern Pennsylvania, launches a new online navigation tool.

Webinar Series Offers Tips On Long-Distance American Train Travel
The Internet meets train travel with a series of webinars for would-be Amtrak long-distance travelers.

All the Splendor of the Mayan World in Second Life
The Mexico Tourism Board has announced the opening of the "Mayan World", a "virtual site of Second Life" (www.secondlife.com) beginning on April 3rd, 2008.

Japanese Visitors Can Purchase a Rail Pass Prior To Departure
RailPass.com has added Japan Rail Pass to its offering of international rail passes and tickets, joining Europe, Australia, North America and New Zealand.

Top Five Reasons to Have Your Business Meeting in Scotland
With many major US airports offering direct flights to Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Glasgow, getting to Scotland has never been easier!

Unique, High-Tech Water Park Opening Near Chigaco For Travelers, Families
The brainchild of Dave Anderson, founder of the Famous Dave ’s Legendary Pit Bar-B-Que and Rainforest Cafe restaurant chains – will make its big splash when the resort officially opens its doors to the public and welcomes guests to a one-of-a-kind tropical “cruise-ship-on-land” experience.

Seven Unusual Travel Attractions You May Never Have Heard Of
Move over Madame Tussauds - Watch out Ripley's Believe It or Not. We've compiled a list of wacky travel attractions. From classic American roadside travel stops, to offbeat museums and individually run venues - coast to coast there's a quirky place to add to your next vacation travel itinerary.

Phoenix Art Museum to Showcase Two Influential American Legends: Richard Avedon, Chado Ralph Rucci
The two monumental upcoming exhibitions featuring two artistic greats renowned in their respective industries.

Travelers Can Experience "The Route Of Coffee" In Mexico
As in centuries past, it remains possible to experience and be part of the culture of coffee, to have close encounters with magnificent landscapes, colors and aromas, to follow the harvest and production involved in the creation of one of the world's favorite beverages. Chiapas invites you to a unique trip to the world of coffee in the spectacular highlands of this enchanting Mexican destination.

Bimini: a Near and Exotic Choice for Vacationers
Discovered in the 1500's by Ponce de Leon in his quest for the Fountain of Youth, the island of North Bimini is situated just 48 miles off the coast of South Florida. This colorful island's abundance of white-sand beaches and crystal clear waters continues to attract yachting and watersport enthusiasts searching for a relaxing haven that offers something for the whole family.

Little Known Italian Province Becomes A New European Destination
One of the most popular cooking shows on television features Lidia Bastanich who hails from the region of Italy known as the Frilili Venezia Giulia, a region once ruled by the Austrian-Hungarian empire and influenced by the Yugoslavian and Italian people who have also migrated to this area just north and east of Venice.

Take a Ride on the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail
The largest of New York's Finger Lakes, Cayuga, and the nearby Village of Skaneateles, appeal to wine lovers regardless of budget and experience. This charming village overlooks a crystal clear lake, and features innovative restaurants and unique shops.  

Tahiti Tourist Board Upgrades Website, Offers More Networking Possibilities
To make it easier for visitors, the Tahiti Tourism bureau has launched a new website with improved functionality for its award-winning website.

Maui Rebuilds From Recent Storm Damage, As Tourists Return
While the storm briefly interrupted Hawaii travel, Maui is already seeing increased bookings now that officials have announced the reopening of almost all Maui county parks to the public.

Connoisseurs, Celebrities and Fans Converge at the Foxwoods Food and Wine Festival
The Second Annual Foxwoods Food & Wine Festival delighted wine connoisseurs, foodies, home cooks and entrepreneurs alike. 

What To Do And Where To Go On That First Trip With A Romance Partner
For many individuals getting back into the dating and romance game, that first trip with a new partner can be difficult and fraught with many obstacles.

Kids Will Flip for the El Cajon Mother Goose Parade
On November 18, 2007 some of television's biggest teen stars will be descending on the City of El Cajon, California; a 20 minute drive from San Diego and only 90 minutes from Los Angeles, for the Mother Goose Parade.

An East African Adventure: Maniago Safaris
For the business or personal traveler that is looking for an adventure, Maniago is a Kenyan company that was founded in 1993 and offers luxury safari adventures, as well as incentive programs, special interest tours, meeting and conference arrangements, and corporate event management.

10 Top US Beaches Listed By Professor
Each year since 1991, Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman, Director of Florida International University's Laboratory for Coastal Research, has chosen the top ten beaches in the United States.

Locals Name The 10 Most Romantic Spots In Hawaii
Hawaii has long been known as a romantic place to visit.  Now a group of local experts lists the 10 most romantic spots to visit during a Hawaiian vacation.

Travel Designer Specializes In Luxury Travel to Asia
Remote Lands is a luxury travel designer focused exclusively on Asia and on to highly discerning individuals who enjoy a lifestyle of adventure and discriminating luxury. 

Booking Small Meetings Online
In the coming years, the small meetings market is expected to shift toward online automated transactions, in much the same way that the transient travel market has over the past decade.

Alabama State Parks Seeking Small Business Gatherings At Its Facilities
As the dollar has fallen against European currencies, Americans are increasingly using low cost inter-Europe airlines to move about the continent.

What Happens In Las Vegas May Not Need To Stay There, Insider Reports
Many business people visiting Las Vegas think of it as a nightspot. But Steven Striker, AKA "The Ultimate Vegas Insider" who is founder and CEO of Striker VIP, Inc., offers a whole range of daytime activities that can be brought home and talked about.

Tri-Valley California: An Out of the Ordinary Spot for Meetings
With over 45 hotels, and several unique meeting venues nestled in the vineyards, Tri-Valley is a great spot for mid-sized groups looking for something out of the ordinary and budget friendly.

Celebrity Chef Lineup For 2nd Annual Food & Wine Festival September 14-16, 2007
Foxwoods Resort Casino, the world ’s largest casino, is once again teaming up with some of the world’s most prestigious chefs for the second annual Foxwoods Food & Wine Festival.

Queen Elizabeth Tours Jamestown, VA As Part Of 400th Anniversary Events
Americans have observed Jamestown anniversaries every 50 years since 1807. America's 400th Anniversary continues the tradition of grand commemorations, offering 10 signature events during an 18-month period.

Virgin Islands Celebrate 90 Years As US Protectorate With Special Packages
To celebrate 90 years as a US protectorate, the Virgin Islands are offering special packages to visitors between May 1 and August 31st.

Jamestown, VA Celebrates 400th Anniversary Year In Spectacular Fashion
After a decade of planning, hundreds of millions of investment dollars and research that has reshaped history, the world will be re-introduced to our nation's earliest days when international attention turns to Jamestown, Va., May 11-13 for America's Anniversary Weekend.

Whale Watching Comes With Marriott Room In Santa Barbara
Marriott Ventura hotel is now offering an opportunity to experience true California spirit with their Southern California Whale Watching excursion package.

VirtualTourist Announces 10 Wackiest Spring and Summer Festivals
VirtualTourist, the popular travel research and social-networking site has released its members' and editors' top picks for wacky and otherwise memorable festivals in the United States. These events offer travelers many types of options for their spring and summer vacations, from fun and silly to just plain strange.

Washington’s Annual Cherry Blossom Festival Set
The 2007 Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington DC, held from April 1st - April 14th, marks the 95th year of celebrating the gift of 3,000 Cherry Blossoms given to Washington from the City of Tokyo.

Rail Europe Expands Services, Offerings For European Train Travel
Rail Europe is introducing several new railpasses and thousands of new point-to-point train tickets in 2007. Rail Europe is the leading North American distributor of European train travel, serving more than 1 million travelers annually.

Christmas In New York With A Dickens Twist Available From Lowell Hotel
Bustling destinations city streets, as immortalized in Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol," inspire Christmas Present at New York City's stylish Lowell Hotel. Listed among the National Register of Historic Places, Lowell guests become part of a Victorian Christmas card come to life with the hotel's "Christmas Carol at the Lowell's" destinations package.

Thanksgiving In Florida Looks Like New England At Gaylord Palms Resort
While New Englanders boast about their ancestor ’s role in the first American Thanksgiving, visitors to Gaylord Palms Resort in Florida are tossing out this traditional story in favor of a new version of history.

In Sign Of Cancun Rebuilding, Ritz-Carlton Reopens With Restored Beach
The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun opens to guests late September, following an extensive renovation after Hurricane Wilma.

Save Significant Dollars On Deluxe Vacation Travel To London Offered By Online Service
Go-today.com offers super savings on a deluxe air and hotel inclusive vacation package to London. Fly to London on British Airways in World Traveler Plus.

Georgia Colonial Coast Birding, Nature Festival Planned For October With Special Family Events
Now in its fourth year, Georgia’s Colonial Coast Birding & Nature Festival will feature an exciting weekend of field trips, seminars and evening programs, October 13-15.

Getaway to Nantucket
For a long weekend, the summer colony of Nantucket is a great getaway.   Located thirty miles off the coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, the well-heeled island is not the easiest place to reach, but well worth the effort. 

A California Coastal Drive
The Big Sur Coast is intoxicating, offering endless cliffside panoramic views. Scenic Highway1, the Cabrillo Highway, is California’s crown jewel. Big Sur is a small village, but it generally refers to the famous stretch of coast between Carmel and San Simeon.

Hotel Offers Special Program Coinciding With Amsterdam’s Rembrandt 400th Anniversary
Coinciding with Amsterdam's commemoration of Rembrandt's 400th Anniversary, The Dylan Amsterdam offers a celebration of its own, with a special "Discovering Rembrandt" package featuring accommodations, and tickets to the Rembrandt House Museum, where he lived and worked from 1639 and 1658.

A Hawaiian Gem That Won’t Break the Bank!
Hotel Accommodations on Maui can break the bank. However, the Plantation Inn will spare your wallet. Nestled in the center of Lahaina -- a historic whaling town, the inn offers the charm and solitude of an old southern plantation.

New Caribbean Rental Site Provides Data On 20 Countries, Plans To Expand
Caribbean Rental Ltd, has launched its Caribbean information and rental portal, http://www.caribbeanrental.com. The site provides information for travelers to over 20 Caribbean countries and islands, helping them to choose the right destination.

Whale Watching, Kayaking In Comfort Offered By Washington State Program
For those who like outdoor adventure by day and a comfortable bed at night, Outdoor Odysseys announces its three-day bed and breakfast sea kayaking and hiking trip.

“Million Dreams” Being Given Away By Disney Resorts Starting This Fall
From an overnight stay inside Cinderella Castle to a Golden FASTPASS, dreams big and small will come true at Disneyland and Walt Disney World resorts during Disney's "Year of a Million Dreams," a first-of-its-kind celebration of the individual dreams of Disney Parks guests.

Short Duration European Railpass Now Available At Steep Price Reduction
For those visiting only two or three destinations in France, Rail Europe has just introduced a new 3-day France Railpass, priced at $238 US/$286 CAD (1st class) or $202 US/$243 CAD (2nd).

Baja California Travel and Tourism Web Portal Launched
WorldTradeShow.com, Inc., a Nevada corporation, specializes in producing and marketing online tradeshows for the travel/tourism, import/export and meeting/convention industries, announced it has launched MyBajaGuide.com www.MyBajaGuide.com, Baja California's travel and tourism web portal.

Texas RV Rewards Program to Create Opportunity For Vacationers To Earn Rewards While In Texas RV Parks
A new card-based program will be launched in May for the 430-member Texas Association of Campground Owners (TACO) to replace a popular paper-based discount programs.

Australia, New Zealand Growing As Destination Choices
Affluent Americans are opting for vacations that focus on adventure travel and exotic destinations—and Australia is the destination that currently tops the list.

Exotic Places Now Offer Villas, Homes To Busy Small Business Managers On Vacation
Some business executives, particularly small business owners with families, are finding trading houses or renting a place in such exotic places as Italy and France is one way of beating the vacation doldrums.

August First is Switzerland’s Independence Day!
The Matterhorn with it’s crooked peak is a spectacular sight to see from the resort village of Zermatt. The car-free enclave has international flare, friendly people, petite size restaurants, shops filled with Swiss-made products, and, of course, year-round skiing.