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Madonna to Kick Off World Tour in Israel this May

Madonna to Kick Off World Tour in Israel this May

Feb 11, 2012

(New York, February 2012) – International pop superstar Madonna has announced plans to kick off her upcoming world tour at Tel Aviv’s Ramat Gan Stadium, May 31st.   Making her fourth concert appearance in Israel, Madonna, who first performed in Israel in 1993 and twice in 2010, will present songs from her upcoming album, MDNA, as well as

Hilton Hotels Launch “Authentically Local” Vacation Experience

Hilton Hotels Launch “Authentically Local” Vacation Experience

Feb 11, 2012

(MIAMI, Fla., February 2012) – In an effort to meet travelers’ growing desire for authentic vacation experiences, a selection of Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, and Hilton Garden Inn hotels in the Caribbean and Latin America today announced the “Authentically Local” package – an exciting new program that introduces travelers to

Vienna/Budapest Easter Package from $621

Vienna/Budapest Easter Package from $621

Feb 10, 2012

(Libertyville, IL, February 2012)—The best deal around is TourCrafters’ one-week Vienna and Budapest Easter Package  valid from March 23 to April 12.  The price is $621 from March 23 to 31, $793 from April 1 to 12, including airport transfers; six nights hotel accommodation; daily breakfast; a train ticket; and a sightseeing tour, snack and dinner in each

Visit the Islands of the Vikings this Summer

Visit the Islands of the Vikings this Summer

Feb 7, 2012

(GJOGV, FAROE ISLANDS) — Most travelers know about Iceland, with its scenery that varies from stark lunar mountains to hot springs and geysers. In a country roughly the size of Ohio you discover dazzling landscapes — and a vibrant cultural and nightlife. But a little farther east, in the North Atlantic Gulf Stream, lies a remote cluster of Nordic

Bermuda Invites Visitors to “Tee for Free”

Bermuda Invites Visitors to “Tee for Free”

Feb 6, 2012

(NEW YORK, February 6, 2012) – The Bermuda Department of Tourism is inviting visitors to enjoy two free rounds of golf plus a $100 spa credit when booking a minimum of four-nights at participating properties with the new “Tee for Free” package. This promotion is available for booking now through February 17, 2012, with travel dates through April 30,

James Taylor at Festival International de Jazz de Montréal

James Taylor at Festival International de Jazz de Montréal

Jan 31, 2012

(Montreal, January 25, 2012) - The Festival International de Jazz de Montréal team is especially proud to present James Taylor in a pre-opening concert to the 33rd edition of the Festival presented by TD in collaboration with Rio Tinto Alcan, on June 27, 2012 at 7:30 P.M., in the Salle Wilfrid‑Pelletier Place des Arts, as part of

Copa Airlines Announces Service to Four New Destinations

Copa Airlines Announces Service to Four New Destinations

Jan 30, 2012

(PANAMA CITY, Jan. 25, 2012) – Copa Airlines, subsidiary of Copa Holdings, S.A., announced that it will begin non-stop service in June 2012 from Panama to four new destinations: Recife, Brazil; Liberia, (Guanacaste), Costa Rica; Las Vegas, Nevada and the island of Curacao. Passengers who depart or connect to these new flights through Copa’s Hub of

Biking Italy’s Wine Routes for Foodies

Biking Italy’s Wine Routes for Foodies

Jan 30, 2012

(Newburyport, MA, January 2012) – Italiaoutdoors introduces three innovative tours to its 2012 “Bike the Wine Roads” line-up: the “Primavera del Prosecco” tour, April 1-8; the “Grape Harvest Bike the Wine Roads of the Veneto” tour, September 15-24; and the “Bike the Wine Roads Tours of Trentino-Alto Adige,” September 29-October 8. Designed

Bungee Jumping in Zambia: 365 Feet of Fun

Bungee Jumping in Zambia: 365 Feet of Fun

Jan 23, 2012

Victoria Falls is inexplicably impressive. At one mile wide and 360 feet high, it’s the largest waterfall in the world. The winding walkways through the viewing area feature 360 degree rainbows and the occasional sauntering baboon. If you’re able to schedule your visit during a full moon you can see a lunar rainbow (or moonbow) in the mist of the moonlit

Lina’la’ Park Recreates Life on Guam 500 Years Ago

Lina’la’ Park Recreates Life on Guam 500 Years Ago

Jan 23, 2012

(January 13, 2012, GUAM) – Guam’s first and original Chamorro cultural theme park recreates Chamorro life 500 years ago. Chamorros are Guam’s first inhabitants. Lina’la’ Park rests on an actual Chamorro village, dating over 1,000 years ago. Latte stones, pottery, and other artifacts reveal that villagers lived there until the beginning of the Spanish

Bolivian Mountain: Huayna Potosi

Bolivian Mountain: Huayna Potosi

Jan 22, 2012

The wind is whipping at my face. My nose has frozen; I can’t feel my toes. The crunch of crampons on the snow is the only sound above the howling wind; the suffocating darkness around me is broken only by the tiny glimmering lights of the group up ahead and the red shimmering cloud of La Paz’s streetlights far away to the left. I feel my foot step through

“Kenya On Sale” Package Starting at $2,499

“Kenya On Sale” Package Starting at $2,499

Jan 19, 2012

Lion World Tours is offering a special package to Kenya from just USD $2,499* per person including international airfare, taxes and fuel surcharges! This USD $2,499 “Kenya On Sale” package is valid for March 29 th and March 31st departures, and USD $2,699 for all other departures in March, April and May 1-14, 2012. Fly from New York (JFK) or Washington,

2012 San Fermin Fiestas & Feria del Toro

2012 San Fermin Fiestas & Feria del Toro

Jan 18, 2012

(PAMPLONA, SPAIN) – This year marks the 40th anniversary of Peña Seattle de Sanfermines, one of only 16 officially recognized foreign Peñas in Pamplona. Join us, and a few thousand others, this July for another special celebration of one of the world’s most popular festivals. The festivities begin at noon on the 6th of July with the opening ceremony (el

Introducing B&R Bistro: A New Take on Classic Trips

Introducing B&R Bistro: A New Take on Classic Trips

Jan 14, 2012

(Toronto, ON, January 10, 2012)—Bistro, by Butterfield & Robinson introduces a new chapter in the evolution of active travel. Since 1966 Butterfield & Robinson has been on the cutting edge of innovation. Bistro trips have been designed to reflect current tastes for simple luxury and local authenticity at a lower price. Like a Michelin-star restaurant

2012 Brings Rhythm to the Beaches of Cancun

2012 Brings Rhythm to the Beaches of Cancun

Jan 13, 2012

(Cancun, Mexico January 5, 2012) — The Cancun Convention and Visitors Bureau is pleased to welcome some of the world’s most popular singers and musicians to the beautiful Mexican Caribbean. America’s favorite holiday getaway is even more exciting in 2012 as the beaches fill with the sounds of rock, pop, jazz, disco, and Latin rhythms. Oasis