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Travel News
last updated
03/07/2008 |
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Have you ever been
confused about how much you should tip while on your vacation?
Read this article for information about the
proper do's and don'ts of tipping. |
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Sandals Resorts - Unveils the new
Swim-Up Suites at Sandals Negril more.... |
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Palace Resorts - opened the 62-room Isla Mujeres Palace on Oct. 1.
The all-inclusive property is being marketed as a "luxurious, yet
affordable" resort with 24-hour room service, wireless Internet and
luxury Farouk bath amenities. Facilities include a pool with a swim-up
bar; a fitness center; a small spa; and the Azul restaurant. The resort
is offering rates from $346 to $522 a night, double. Guests who book a
seven-night stay by Dec. 23 will receive free admission for two to a
Swim With the Dolphins program. |
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Sandals Resorts'
officially opened its $70 million, 180-site Mediterranean Village
expansion to the Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa on October 7th. The
new complex, designed to complement the existing 193-room Caribbean
Village, marked the launch of Sandals' Luxury Included Vacation concept,
which will be followed by a collection of luxury suites now under
renovation and construction in five of the 12 Sandals' resorts in
Jamaica, St. Lucia and the Bahamas. Gordon "Butch" Stewart, chairman,
described the opening of the Mediterranean Village as "a defining moment
for Sandals. We have moved beyond the all-inclusive category and the
often maligned all-inclusive connotation. This opening signifies and
celebrates a new direction for our 26-year-old company. As our company
has evolved, so too has the Sandals Resort customer." Targeted at the
luxury leisure, honeymoon and bridal markets, the Mediterranean Village
combines the architectural styles and colors of the region with Sandals'
signature landmarks, including the Sandals pool tower, swim-up bar and
whirlpool (both the pool and whirlpool reportedly are the largest in the
eastern Caribbean); poolside cabanas with Wi-Fi access; six categories
of oceanview suites with the top two categories offering Sandals'
private butler service; four restaurants and three bars, including a
Cricketers' Pub; a 3,200-square-foot shopping village; more than 10,000
feet of meetings space; and a private wedding gazebo. |
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Princess will debut three new
cruisetour options for the 2008-09 season to add even more adventurous
opportunities for passengers on South America, Asia or Australia
cruises. These full land/sea vacations take passengers beyond ports of
call to explore some of the world's most fascinating destinations,
including new tours to the remote Galapagos Islands, home to unique
indigenous wildlife, and Hangzhou, one of China's most scenic cities.
more... |
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The Year of a Million Dreams
celebration will continue throughout 2008, highlighted by the 2008
Disney Dreams Giveaway in which Disney will award one million more
Disney dreams to eligible Guests and mail-in participants – and debut
new blockbuster attractions and entertainment.
More... |
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BARCELO HOTELS &
RESORTS is investing $7.2 million to renovate the all-suite,
304-room Barcelo La Jolla de Mismaloya in Puerto Vallarta. The
renovation was expected to be completed by December. A major component
of the renovation will be the creation of a European-style spa with
indoor-outdoor facilities. The resort's 179 one-bedroom suites will be
redesigned into two-room suites with separate sleeping and living areas,
each with sleeper couches to accommodate additional guests. The resort's
presidential suites will be redesigned with new decor and bathroom
upgrades; Presidential suites will add flat-screen TVs and high-speed
Internet access. |
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Carnival's New
Luggage Express - On the last night, just place your bags outside
your stateroom, and never touch them again until you arrive at your
destination. Available only on Port Canaveral and Alaska cruises.
more... |
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PUEBLO BONITO
OCEANFRONT RESORTS & SPAS has teamed with the Broomfield,
Colo.-based Wine Country Network to launch the Cabo San Lucas
International Wine & Cuisine Festival at the three Pueblo Bonito
properties in Cabo San Lucas. The four-day event, which will include
wine tastings, cooking demonstrations and wine and food seminars, will
be held Jan. 16 to 19 at Pueblo Bonito's Pacifica, Sunset Beach and Rose
resorts. In addition, participating vintners will host Vintners Wine
Pairing Dinners at several of the resort's restaurants. Pueblo Bonito is
offering four- to seven-night packages starting at $225 a night, double.
A four-day festival pass will cost $275 per person until Nov. 1 and $350
after Nov. 1. Purchases will include a one-year subscription to Wine
Country International magazine. For information or reservations, call
(800) 990-8250 or visit
www.pueblobonito.com. |
 First Major Muppet to be Introduced to Sesame Street in
More Than a Decade Makes Big Debut at Beaches Resorts Beginning This
Month! More.... |
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USA Today
reports that both American Airlines and
United Airlines have dropped
the points required for short-haul award tickets. On American, you’ll
only need 15,000 miles (not the usual 25,000) for roundtrip nonstop of
750 miles or less (booked for travel by Feb. 29, 2008). Meanwhile,
United will give award tickets for 15,000 points (not 25,000) for
flights of 700 miles or less booked by Dec. 12 for travel through Dec.
14. Check with the carriers directly for other restrictions. |
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LOS CABOS'
resorts and tourism partners are hoping to bring back tourists who might
have been scared away by last week's relatively weak Hurricane Henriette
by offering value-added packages and discounted rates. Alaska Airlines
Vacations, for example, reduced air-hotel packages to Los Cabos, La Paz
and Loreto by a minimum of $100 per person when customers book by Oct. 2
for travel through Dec. 15. Applicable departure cities are Los Angeles,
San Francisco and Seattle. US Airways Vacations is offering several
deals, including one free night with a four- to seven-night booking at
the Hotel Finisterra Los Cabos. This offer is available for stays
through Sept. 30. |
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sails the Greek Islands, Aegean Islands and Turkey and is designed
to appeal to younger customers.. Unlike traditional cruises,
easyCruise only sails for just a few hours each morning arriving at each
destination at around lunchtime so that you can enjoy the rest of the
day and evening (until the early hours) having fun ashore and enjoying
each destination to the full. easyCruise ships feature restaurants
and bars with a la carte dining offering fusion cuisine as well as a
spa. The cabins are minimalist in design and there is something
from everyone - from the most economical option which is four people
sharing a quad inside cabin to suites which are more than 20 square
meters and compare in comfort to any 4 star hotel on land. |
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