French Country Waterways
May 9, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
FRENCH COUNTRY WATERWAYS OFFERS A MENU OF SAVINGS TO GO ALONG WITH ITS
GRAND CRU WINES, FABULOUS LOCAL CHEESES AND HIGHLY RATED DINING EXPERIENCES
Barging the canals of France has just gotten up to 40% less expensive for future guests of French Country Waterways who book select departures during the July-August summer season. The 18-passenger luxury barge Esprit makes its way through Burgundy’s fabled Côte... [Read more]
Discover France in Less Time
May 7, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
THINK FAST, THINK FRANCE IN 2008; SEE MORE OF FRANCE IN LESS TIME
French trains, particularly the sleek TGVs*, have been a convenient and comfortable way to travel in France for over 25 years and are a “must- have” experience for the often air-centric, yet eco- friendly North American traveler. Independent research for Eurostar shows that on the Paris to London route a train emits 10 times less CO2 than a plane.
With... [Read more]
Town & Country France Package
March 29, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
GUTSY WOMEN TRAVEL OFFERS $300 SAVINGS ON EXCLUSIVE “TOWN AND COUNTRY” EXPERIENCE IN FRANCE
Explore the Chic City Style of Paris, the Country Estates of the Loire Valley and Stay in a Chateau
Gutsy Women Travel’s 8-Day Parisian Dream and Loire Valley trip offers an unforgettable journey where ladies get to stay in a 16th-century chateau, complete with moat, turrets,... [Read more]
Wine Courses in Burgundy
March 14, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
Sensation Vin is the only tasting space in Beaune where it is possible to take wine tasting classes without an appointment.
Former participants say the classes are both fun and informative. “Fun” because each tasting is a real pleasure and “informative” because you learn so much about Burgundy during the course.
The “Essential 6 wines” are adapted to each person who wants to know more about Burgundy... [Read more]
New Hotel in Paris
August 30, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
With an ideal location between the Louvre, Opéra, Rue St. Honoré and the Place Vendôme, the Hotel Lumen Paris Louvre is a design boutique hotel in the heart of the 1st arrondissement. With 32 rooms and suites, the hotel features interior design by the architect Alain Daronian and the designer Claudio Colucci. The decor combines to create a quaint and contemporary style, perfectly reflecting this deluxe hotel’s... [Read more]
BKWine: Truffles, Wine, Foie Gras and Duck
August 17, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
Truffles, wine, foie gras and duck is the theme for BKWine’s first tour in 2008. The company has just released the details for the program of this unusual wine and food tour. The tour is open to a small number of gastronomy enthusiasts and will take place on February 13-17, 2008.
The tour includes accommodation at a luxury chateau in the Bordeaux region, a morning with truffle, followed by a sumptuous truffle lunch,... [Read more]
The New Hotel Fouquet’s Barriére
August 12, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
New York- July 17, 2007: When thinking of Paris, “romance” often comes to mind before “family vacation,” yet the French capital has a myriad of attractions and activities for all ages, including the world-famous Euro Disney - just 30 miles from the Eiffel Tower. To cater to the demand of deluxe family... [Read more]
Hilton New Tours in Paris
July 29, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
PARIS – July 12, 2007 – This summer, travelers to the City of Light can explore world-famous monuments and discover unknown local treasures in an eco-friendly way with Hilton Hotels’ new “Paris en Bicyclette” package. With the recent “Paris Breathes” initiative, cycling around France’s capital has taken off... [Read more]
Bordeaux Getaway
July 8, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
Fall into the ultimate French getaway – luxuriating in Bordeaux’s renowned wine country and imbibing inimitable wine, food, music and guests on this, their most splendid tour, a sumptuous autumn escape to Bordeaux. This week-long getaway includes a rejuvenating grape-treatment spa, delectable haute cuisine, world-class wines (of course!), and best of all, mingling with... [Read more]
The LPGA in France
July 2, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
The Evian Masters, in Evian-les-Bains, which will take place July 25 to 29, started in 1994 and became part of the LPGA in 2000. Always considered a premier tournament, just behind the US Open, the Evian Masters offers a $3 million purse and is one of the ten winner events of the LPGA 2007 Playoffs.
The tournament will kick off this year with the first Evian Masters Juniors Cup. Players under age 14 from 12 countries... [Read more]
Thanksgiving in Paris
June 17, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
Libertyville, IL, June 11, 2007 – If a gourmet dinner in Paris sounds more appealing than turkey with the extended family, why not escape to Paris for Thanksgiving weekend. TourCrafters is offering a 4-day/3-night package for the amazingly low price of $389 and that includes round-trip air fare from New York to Paris, accommodations at the Holiday Inn Bibliothéque de... [Read more]
Summer Discounts at Sofital
June 13, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
PARIS, June 1, 2007 – Sofitel sizzles this season with the “Summer Experience” package. The seasonal offer provides travelers the opportunity to experience Sofitel’s passion for French art de vivre with premium accommodations and celebratory incentives.
Valid from June 15 through August 15 for a minimum two-night stay, the “Summer Experience” includes an upgrade to a Superior Category room (upon availability)... [Read more]
Normandy American Cemetery Visitor Center Now Open
June 9, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
On June 6, 2007, on the occasion of the 63rd anniversary of the D-Day landings, the American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) will dedicate its new visitor center at the Normandy American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer, France. Attending the 10:30am ceremony will be the American Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates and the French Minister of Defense, Hervé Morin.
Also... [Read more]
Faster Trains in France
May 19, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
One week after the French broke the new world speed record for steel-wheel-on-steel-rails (357 mph) and 60 days before the start of commercial service, tickets and schedules for the newest high-speed TGV* rail line, TGV East, are available from Rail Europe. Rail Europe is a subsidiary of the French National Railroads (SNCF) and largest North American supplier of European... [Read more]
European Discovery, Sail Basel/Vienna
April 15, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
\Fourteen glorious days sailing onboard the Grand River Countess - one of the ships voted in the 2007 Conde Nast Poll for Best Small Ship. The Grand River Countess’s European Discovery itinerary sails the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers through Switzerland, France,... [Read more]
Smithsonian European Immersion
March 29, 2007 | Written by Devin Galaudet
Washington, DC, February 21, 2007 – Smithsonian Journeys casts new light on the Old World this year with unusual itineraries that venture beyond Europe’s urbane capitals to delve deep into the heartland of Austria, England, France, Russia... [Read more]
Family Grand River Cruises
February 17, 2007 | Written by Devin Galaudet
Uniworld - the pioneer in river cruising - brings another first to the river cruise experience with its new “Grand River Family Program” designed specifically to appeal to grandparents and parents who wish to share the gift of Europe with the special young people in their family. With the demand for family travel growing at an exponential rate, Uniworld -... [Read more]
Shorter Travel Times London-Paris and London Brussels
February 8, 2007 | Written by Devin Galaudet
• Journey times will be cut by an average 23-25 minutes
• Eurostar’s 100% high-speed track delivers faster, more reliable, less environmentally damaging alternative to flying
• Stunning new station with connections throughout UK
• Rail Europe reports 3rd quarter YTD North American sales up 25%
White Plains, NY, November 14, 2006 – Eurostar, the high-speed passenger train operator between... [Read more]
Masterpieces from the Vollard collection
February 1, 2007 | Written by Steve Smith & Christine Johnson
Later this year you’ll have the opportunity to see some of the best in late 19th century masterpieces, all in one place. This collection, ‘Cézanne to Picasso’, acquired by Ambroise Vollard (1866-1939) throughout an extraordinary lifetime spent as a pioneering art dealer, will be displayed at museums in both Chicago and Paris. Working tirelessly to advance the small world of Parisian art and give it an international... [Read more]
Epicurean Expeditions
January 25, 2007 | Written by Devin Galaudet
Toronto, Ontario (Jan 7, 2006) - Horizon & Co., one of Canada’s leading boutique travel companies, has launched its new 2007 Epicurean Adventures, a series of culinary journeys built around some of the hottest food destinations and emerging culinary trends for 2007.
“Now that the excesses of Christmas are over, meals featuring creative uses of turkey leftovers are a thing of the past, and New Year... [Read more]
Uniworld’s Grand River Cruises
January 25, 2007 | Written by Devin Galaudet
Save . . . Save . . . Save
“January Sale” has taken on a whole new meaning. Uniworld Grand River Cruises - the premiere river cruise company - is making their Grand River Cruises even grander!! Book an Air-Inclusive Uniworld Grand River Cruise Package to Europe and deposit by January 31, 2007 and save up to $1,000 per couple.
Choose from 15 expertly planned Europe Grand River Cruise Air-Inclusive... [Read more]
Cruise Romantic Europe
January 18, 2007 | Written by Devin Galaudet
ST. LOUIS, MO, December 21, 2006 – A leading operator of worldwide river cruises, INTRAV has announced six departures of its “Classic Rhine” voyage in 2007 aboard the intimate, exclusively chartered 78-guest Rembrandt. Flowing through some of Europe’s most storied landscapes, the Rhine has bound the Netherlands, Germany, France and Switzerland in a common heritage and history. Amid fairytale scenes of vineyard-clad... [Read more]
New Bike Tour Packages for 2007
January 9, 2007 | Written by Devin Galaudet
Chattanooga, TN, December 2006 — BikeToursDirect, the one-stop resource for bicycle tours in Europe, has announced its 2007 roster of more than 200 guided and self-guided cycling programs in 30 countries. The line-up includes expanded programs in popular regions such as the Danube, Tuscany and Provence and up-and-coming bike tour destinations such as Slovenia and Croatia. New family-friendly tours, multi-sport... [Read more]
Deilmann European River Cruises
December 31, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
GARDENS, GOLF, MUSIC AND WELLNESS THEME CRUISES
HIGHLIGHT DEILMANN EUROPEAN RIVER SAILINGS IN 2007
“Great Rivers of Europe” Presents New Selection of Theme Cruises
And Independent Cruise Tours on 250 Sailings, March 24-November10
NEW YORK, Nov. 30, 2006 – “Great Rivers of Europe 2007”, Peter Deilmann’s 120-page river cruise catalogue now available by mail or online, features... [Read more]
Luxury Barging and Gastronomical France
December 4, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
NEW YORK, NY November 6, 2006 The memorable experience of a Go
Barging vacation is as much about cruising through striking and majestic
countryside as it is about the cuisine and nowhere are discriminating
palates more pampered than on Go Barging excursions through the top
gourmet regions of France.
Go Barging, Europe’s largest luxury barging company, offers all-inclusive
excursions... [Read more]
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