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Today's Travel News
Monday, February 11, 2008
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Tips & Bits
Girls Just Want to Have Fun
According to a July 2007 survey by AAA, nearly one-quarter of American women have taken a females-only trip in the past three years and 40 percent plan to get away with “the girls” in the next three years. Still, it can be challenging for busy women to find the time to plan and organize a girlfriends’ retreat. The Rusty Parrot Lodge & Spa in Jackson Hole, Wyoming takes care of all the details with its luxurious Ultimate Girlfriends’ Getaway weekend. The $725 per person package (based on double occupancy) includes deluxe accommodations and a host of activities and spa treatments designed to indulge the body, mind and spirit. It’s available March 24 to April 30 and October 26 to December 18, 2008 (excluding November 26 to 29). For more info, visit www.rustyparrot.com.
Stay overnight in a jumbo jet Visitors to Sweden will soon have a new lodging option at the Stockholm airport -- a converted Boeing 747. The jumbo jet will serve as a 80-room youth hostel and is set to open in May at the Arlanda airport. Businessman Oscar Diös has been given permission by airport owner LFV and the Swedish National Roads Administration to operate the hostel. The plane will be located near the airport entrance on road 273. Other unusual places to stay in Stockholm include the fully rigged ship af Chapman and the old prison on Långholmen. Hartmann Goes Feminine Hartmann has just launched a nautical inspired luggage collection called Regatta. Designed for women, the seven pieces, available in your choice of Navy, Red or Cream., have a water-resistant creaming lining with navy polka dots. The Regatta pieces are made of soft pebble grain leather featuring nickel hardware and contrast stitching and include business cases, totes, cosmetic bags, a soft duffle and a 22” mobile traveler.
Recent Articles
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The ships of the Crystal Cruises fleet have once again been voted by the travel-savvy readers of Condé Nast Traveler as the best medium-sized ships in the world. Ultra-luxury Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony were ranked #1 and #2, respectively, in the magazine's eighth annual "Best Cruise Ships in the World" issue. ...More
Whether you prefer a cozy and quiet indoor retreat or a flirty and playful weekend of outdoor adventure, Connecticut has a variety of accommodations and attractions for the perfect romantic getaway this winter. Why should romance be limited to just one day in February? The chilly outside temperatures make for a great excuse to plan a “warm-up” getaway in Connecticut. So, grab your loved one and get ready to check out the top romantic spots in the state. ...More
A pastoral island in the Canadian Maritimes is celebrating a cherished heroine on her 100th “birthday.” Lucy Maud Montgomery’s red-haired orphan, Anne of Green Gables has charmed millions of readers all over the world for almost a century. In her honor, Prince Edward Island (PEI) is hosting a year-long series of ceilidhs and kitchen parties, country fairs and concerts, picnics, barn dances and firelight story-telling sessions. Come June this welcoming island in Atlantic Canada will be a non-stop open-air festival for the whole summer. ...More
Trinidad & Tobago in conjunction with Delta Airlines held a reception in New York City Thursday, February 7, 2008 to promote the new direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Port of Spain, Trinidad. The “Taste of Trinidad & Tobago in New York” event took place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Delta’s Sky 360 Lounge, a swank lounge that allowed distinguished guests to experience all of Delta’s premium amenities. ...More
With an unprecedented three-day exclusive offer, Vacation.com® – North America’s leading travel services marketing organization – is challenging their membership to join together and drive Holland America sales with a highly-rewarding Get More With Amore promotion benefiting both agents and their clients. ...More
United Vacations is encouraging travelers to take a vacation to the new Excellence Playa Mujeres in Mexico. Situated on two miles of powdery white sand beach, the Excellence Playa Mujeres is a romantic, adults-only resort where guests will find that luxury is more than a label, and excellence is more than a goal. ...More
Briefly
The Arizona Biltmore is now offering tours by Segway that combine the resort with attractions in the surrounding area. It starts with a lesson on how to operate the resort’s state-of-the-art Segways, followed by a one-hour tour that takes in highlights of the legendary 79-year-old Arizona Biltmore, the adjacent Wrigley Mansion, The Arizona Canal and the mansions of the Biltmore Estates. If you're looking for the "other" Europe this year, Gate 1 Travel is offering a selection of cruises on the Adriatic and Aegean, the Baltic and Western Mediterranean Seas. Depending on date of departure, prices begin at $979 per person cruise only ($1799 air inclusive) through October. To celebrate the first anniversary of its famed BlackBerry Check-In Program, Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers urges travelers to lock up their PDA’s and participate in the BlackBerry Detox Challenge. Hawaii Superferry announced it has moved up its annual drydock for maintenance and recertification by the U. S. Coast Guard, taking advantage of the off-peak travel season to make permanent repairs related to the vessel’s auxiliary rudders, which will enhance passenger comfort. |
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