Destinations
Silversea Offering ‘Exclusive All-Inclusive’ Packages
Silversea Cruises is now offering travellers the choice of either the most exclusive all-inclusive fares available, or cruise-only fares on featured Mediterranean and Africa voyages in 2016. From the monuments of ancient Rome to the golden beaches of Cape Town, Silversea guests can conveniently explore at their own pace with the following all-inclusive package amenities: Roundtrip economy air travel and transfers; two-night pre-cruise hotel stay (for Mediterranean sailings); three-night Safari (for Africa sailings); free Silver Shore Select excursions; free Wi-Fi (for all 2016 sailings...
Beatles Ashram in India Reopens to Tourists
What was once known as the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi’s Ashram, but now better known as the “Beatles Ashram,” is being reopened to tourists. The ashram, located in the serene foothills of the Himalayas in Rishikesh, on the banks of the holy river Ganges, has been closed for more than 40 years. In 1968, the Beatles went to India for a meditation training session conducted by the spiritual guru, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. The first encounter the fab four (George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr) had with India was when George, during filming of the movie “Help,”...
Hard Rock Heading to Hartford
Hard Rock International plans to open the Hard Rock Hotel Hartford, a new-build 170-room property, in fall 2018 in the Connecticut capital city’s fast evolving Downtown North (“DoNo”) district. Welcoming locals and visitors alike, Hard Rock Hotel Hartford will serve as a top regional attraction and complement the city’s new minor league stadium as part of Downtown North’s long-term redevelopment plan. Plans for the hotel call for an assortment of amenities, such as a rooftop pool and lounge inviting guests to enjoy the Downtown North and Hartford skylines, including the...
It’s Elementary Really
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's master sleuth, Sherlock Holmes, with his loyal friend Dr. John Watson, follow the clues in a baffling new mystery for 2016, “Sherlock Holmes and The Case of Melpomene's Mask,” during Cape May's Sherlock Holmes Weekend, March 18-20. For many years now, Dr. Watson has been telling his tales to the audience in the auditorium of the Horatio Theatre. Now the audience will have the chance to solve a case with this classic theatre as the setting. Stalk the gas-lit streets in search of clues and compete for the US$250 grand prize and a variety of other gifts as you...
Costa Rica Achieves Tourism Milestone
Costa Rica hit a milestone Dec. 18 when it welcomed its one millionth North American visitor. According to the Costa Rica Tourism Board (ICT), well over a million North Americans will have visited Costa Rica by the end of this year. On Dec. 18, Costa Rica welcomed its one millionth US visitor, a family of five from Washington. “We are very excited about this accomplishment and we hope to continue sharing with people from around the world Costa Rica’s pura vida lifestyle,” said Mauricio Ventura, Minister of Tourism. “This achievement reflects the quality and authentic...
Gala Vallarta Set For Jan. 27-29
The Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board and the Riviera Nayarit Convention & Visitors Bureau will host the 22nd edition of Gala Vallarta from Jan. 27-29. One of Mexico’s leading tourism industry events, Gala is designed to provide local hotels and DMCs the opportunity to do business with international buyers. More than 200 local providers will participate in the January event, while almost 130 international buyers representing 60 companies will be travelling to Puerto Vallarta. To date, the three-day event has reported almost 900 pre-established one-on-one business meetings. Set...
Sip and Savour, Niagara-Style!
Snow or no snow, the Niagara Icewine Festival returns to the Scotiabank Convention Centre in Niagara Falls Jan. 29-31. The largest Icewine Festival Event in Canada is expected to draw more than 10,000 visitors who will be able to sip, sample and savour seasonal vintages from Niagara vineyards surrounded by ice sculptures. “The Niagara Icewine Festival in Niagara Falls has become a must see event,” says festival organizer Anthony Annunziata. “This is an authentic Niagara wine and culinary event that we are very proud of.” More than 20 of Niagara’s best wineries will...
Frankfurt Airport Welcomes 60-Millionth Passenger
Dec. 22 was a record breaking day for Frankfurt Airport (FRA) – as Germany’s global aviation hub welcomed its 60-millionth passenger – the first time in the airport’s history that over 60 million passengers passed in a single year. Marking the milestone was 13-year old passenger Antonia Hein from the city of Fulda, who was heading to South Africa with her family. Upon entering FRA’s Terminal 1 at 2:30 p.m., she was awarded with a 1,000 euro travel voucher issued by Fraport AG’s Travel Service and a flight voucher from Condor for the leisure carrier’s entire European...