Passport cards recommended for US travelers who drive to Canada … - The Eureka Reporter

August 12, 2008 - Posted in Cheap travel, Cruises, Expedia Travel, Information, Mexico packages, Photos

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. State Department’s new passport cards, which are wallet-sized identification cards designed to speed border crossings by U.S. citizens to Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean, are proving popular already.
More than 350,000 Americans have pre-ordered the passport cards, according to the State Department.
The card is not valid for any type of air travel. It can only be used for land and sea crossings between the U.S. and Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: , , , , , , ,

11 Comments »

Name change: Carlson Wagonlit Travel now Travel Leaders - Bizjournals.com

August 11, 2008 - Posted in Agency, Cruises, Hotels, Information, Shows, Travel business, Videos

as of today.
There are more than 500 Carlson Wagonlit Travel Associates franchises in the U.S., including agencies in Clifton Park and Schenectady.
The process for creating a brand name started earlier this year when Carlson Wagonlit Travel Associates, a division of Minnesota-based
, became independent from Carlson, an international hotel, marketing, restaurant and travel company, and from Carlson Wagonlit Travel, which specializes in business Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: , , , , , ,

19 Comments »

Virgin Vacations Offers United Kingdom and Europe Winter Travel Deals - PR Web (press release)

July 20, 2008 - Posted in Deals, Destinations, Hotels, Information, Shows, Vacation packages, Vacations

Virgin Vacations offers extensive winter vacation deals to the UK and Europe with 6 Night London packages from $749 per person.
Norwalk, CT (
) August 21, 2008 -- Now is the time to keep an eye out for "shoulder season" and off-season travel steals. To that end, Virgin Vacations is offering amazing
to the UK, France, Czech Republic, Italy and many cities in Europe. As fuel costs continue to skyrocket these international six-night vacations Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,

1 Comment »

Tour operators tie up with Mexico - Business Standard

June 21, 2008 - Posted in Agency, Information, Mexico packages, Travel business

Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO), the apex body of tour operators in India, has planned to enter into a tie-up with the tour operators association of Mexico with a view to promote tourism in both countries.
According to the proposed agreement, the tour association of India as well as Mexico will strengthen cooperation so as to promote the development of international tourism and specifically develop tourism traffic from and to their respective Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: , , , , ,

8 Comments »

UTEP Juarez travel advisory - El Paso Times

June 2, 2008 - Posted in Articles, Car Rental, Deals, Expedia Travel, Information, Mexico packages, Reviews, Shows, Travel News, Travel business, Videos

The University of Texas at El Paso has enjoyed a long and multi-faceted set of relationships with institutions and individuals in Mexico, particularly in Ciudad JuГЎrez and the State of Chihuahua. It has been enormously satisfying to see these relationships grow successfully in both breadth and depth during the past several years, as they have involved an increasing number of UTEP students, faculty and staff in a widening range of collaborative Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: , , , , ,

13 Comments »

Carlson Wagonlit Travel Associates unveils new brand - Bizjournals.com

April 4, 2008 - Posted in Agency, Cruises, Hotels, Information, Shows, Travel business, Videos

is changing its name to Travel Leaders.
There are more than 500 Carlson Wagonlit Travel Associates franchises in the U.S., including one in Albuquerque at 4710 Tramway Blvd. NE.
The process for creating a brand name started earlier this year when Carlson Wagonlit Travel Associates, a division of Minnesota-based
, became independent from Carlson Cos., an international hotel, marketing, restaurant and travel company, and from Carlson Wagonlit Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: , , , , , ,

48 Comments »

Expedia Half-Off Hotel Sale and Europe Vacation Packages - SmarterTravel.com

March 15, 2008 - Posted in Articles, Car Rental, Cheap travel, City Guides, Deals, Destinations, Discover Travel, Expedia Travel, Flight Tracker, Guides, Hotels, Information, Las Vegas vacations, Reviews, Shows, Travel News, Vacation packages, Vacations, Videos

The Deal Detective is now sleuthing out bargains every week. Look for a new case each Thursday in SmarterTravel.com's Deal Alert newsletter.
As I mentioned in last week's column, I'm now exposing and dissecting "good" deals along with solving your travel conundrums. This week, I've chosen to shine my magnifying glass on
. The discount is available at more than 125 participating hotels for stays of four or more nights. Plus, you'll receive a
Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: , , , , , , ,

No Comments »

Increase in US travel to Mexico; VisitMexico.com partners with … - Los Angeles Times

January 20, 2008 - Posted in Car Rental, Cheap travel, Destinations, Expedia Travel, Flight Tracker, Hotels, Information, Mexico packages, Shows, Tickets, Vacation packages, Vacations

Increase in U.S. travel to Mexico; VisitMexico.com partners with Travelocity
Are U.S. travelers skipping
these days for cheaper destinations closer to home, such as  
? Yes, according to reports by Travelocity, which stated that bookings to Mexico by U.S. travelers has increased 31.4% this summer from summer 2007, while travel to Western Europe declined by 14.5%.
The Mexico Tourism Board is banking on that trend continuing. It has partnered with Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: , , , , , , ,

9 Comments »

Branson Missouri Vacation packages offers $30.00 gas cards - BigNews.biz (press release)

December 29, 2007 - Posted in Car Rental, Deals, Discover Travel, Hotels, Information, Reviews, Shows, Tickets, Vacation packages, Vacations, Videos

Chicago, IL, August 21, 2008 -- Staysavers is a Branson MO based company that provides its customers with travel incentives. Branson, Missouri has become the live entertainment capital of the Midwest with over 50 theaters and more than 100 shows each week. Branson MO has everybody from Andy Williams to Yakov Smirnov plus something to please everybody. Staysavers offers 3 day packages from $67.00 and 4 day Branson MO packages from only $97.00 including Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: , , , , , , , ,

5 Comments »

Two New Secrets Resorts & Spas Open in Mexico’s Riviera Maya Region - Hotel Interactive, Inc.

December 18, 2007 - Posted in Agency, Expedia Travel, Hotels, Information, Mexico packages, Shows

Secrets Resorts & Spas, the luxury resort chain offering Unlimited-LuxuryВ® to adults, recently celebrated the opening of its second and third property in Mexico’s Riviera Maya region: Secrets Silversands Riviera Cancun and Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun. 
 вЂњThis is an exceptional time for all of us at Secrets Resorts & Spas; it’s a thrill to celebrate the brand’s expansion and the strong industry and guest support Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: , , , , , , , , ,

No Comments »

Princess Cruises "Heart of Alaska" Video Wins "Best Cinematography … - Focus on Travel News

November 20, 2007 - Posted in Agency, Cruises, Destinations, Expedia Travel, Information, Photos, Vacation packages, Vacations, Videos

In addition to the widespread praise already received from the film and travel communities, Princess Cruises' "The Heart of Alaska" video has earned a special level of recognition by winning the "Best Cinematography" award at
the New York Independent Film & Video Festival, one of the largest independent film festivals in the world.  
beat out nearly 100 Best Film entries for the prestigious award at the festival's recent Los Angeles competition.
Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: , , , , , , , , , , ,

1 Comment »

« Previous Entries