Barcelona’s Concert Hall
April 14, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
BARCELONA’S CONCERT HALL CELEBRATES 100th ANNIVERSARY
Palau de la Música Has Year-Long Program of Events, Concerts, Exhibitions
Barcelona’s Palau de la Música, the city’s striking Modernist concert hall (and UNESCO world heritage site) is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a year-long slate of events, art exhibitions, concerts and other cultural projects. More than 40 of the city’s... [Read more]
European River Cruises
April 10, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
Save $200 on 2009 CIE Tours
European River Cruises
Get a head start on travel savings for 2009. CIE Tours International is making a big splash by offering discounts of $200 per couple ($100 per person) on Europe’s popular river cruises, exploring the waters of the Danube, Rhine or Moselle rivers as well as the Black Sea.
Leading the list of over a dozen different cruises is The Legendary Danube,... [Read more]
Garden Shows Across Germany
April 10, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
Where ever you’re going to travel in Germany this year, the probability of there being some magnificent gardens on show is very high. All over the country, regional garden shows are more than just displays of flowers and plants. Their aim is to promote quality of life and the ecological climate of the towns and cities where they take place.
This year’s Rhineland-Palatinate State Garden Show in Bingen (18 April... [Read more]
Oceana Donation Packages
April 9, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
IN CELEBRATION OF ‘WORLD OCEAN DAY,’ THE TIDES BRAND
DONATES PORTION OF MARINE-INSPIRED
PACKAGES TO OCEANA
- Percentage of proceeds goes to ocean conservation group through ongoing partnership; packages pay tribute to ocean habitats -
The Tides, one of Kor Hotel Group’s elite hotel brands, will honor “World Ocean Day” on June 8, 2008 with vacation packages that will generate donations... [Read more]
Newfoundland Sailing Expedition
April 9, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
JOIN A SAILING EXPEDITION AND DISCOVER NEWFOUNDLAND 1,000 YEARS AFTER LEIF ERICKSON’S VIKINGS LANDED THERE
Newfoundland is the “ Far East ” of the western world. In fact, most Newfoundlanders live closer to Ireland than they do to, say, Manitoba or Minnesota .
Newfoundland and Labrador is a land of seafaring people who respect boat trips made under canvas. It was more than 1,000 years ago that the Vikings,... [Read more]
Wine Tours in Barcelona
April 3, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
PERSONAL WINE AND MARKET TOURS IN BARCELONA BY CASANOVA
New Culinary Experiences Expand Travelers’ Palate in 2008
Along with fusing Mexican, Catalan and Mediterranean ingredients to serve up “Mexiterranean” cuisine, the urban-chic Casanova Hotel in Barcelona, just blocks from the world-famous La Boqueria Market, tantalizes jetsetters with private, gourmet food and... [Read more]
Enjoy Bavaria
April 3, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
Spare the Bank Account this Summer and Enjoy Bavaria as a Family
Unspoiled natural surroundings, healthy air, a wealth of culture and a laid-back attitude to life. Bavaria is a family friendly vacation-destination. With special tips, deals and activities for young and old, families can enjoy a vacation without breaking the bank account. Bavaria’s medieval castles, small towns and of course its... [Read more]
Best Hawaiian Golf Courses
April 2, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
Kaua’i (Hawaii) Golf Courses Earn ‘Best-Of’ Acclaim from Golfweek Magazine
Hundreds of Panelists Rated Thousands of Courses in Order to Identify Excellence
The Kaua’i Visitors Bureau today announces that four of the courses in its 117-hole golf destination co-operative - Kaua’i: Discover Golf’s... [Read more]
Mexico Hotel Specials
April 2, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
EARLY BIRD TRAVELERS SAVE UP TO 25% WITH LAUNCH
SPECIALS AT TWO NEW AZUL HOTELS IN RIVIERA MAYA
WHAT:
Azul Hotels by Karisma, a premier collection of Gourmet Inclusive® properties located throughout the Riviera Maya, Mexico , today announced four exciting specials to celebrate the launches... [Read more]
Inside Portugal
April 2, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
THIS MONTH’S TRAVEL SECRET: A generous queen becomes a saint
The university city of Coimbra, in Portugal’s Centro Region, is the site of one of the greatest love stories of this country’s long history and where the remains of a woman now revered as Queen Saint Isabel are buried. The town celebrates this saint each year.
King... [Read more]
Madrid Museum Package
April 1, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
HOTEL RITZ OFFERS PACKAGE TO NEWLY-EXPANDED PRADO
A venerable turn-of-the-century dowager is celebrating its neighbor’s 21st-century addition. Last October the Museo del Prado opened its $208 million expansion to great fanfare. Now the luxurious Hotel Ritz is offering a “Cultural Experience in Madrid ” package which includes a visit to its expanded neighbor.
Opened in 1910, the Ritz... [Read more]
Sri Lanka by Balloon
April 1, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
Adventure Tourism taken to Greater Heights with Hot Air Balloons
The skies over Sri Lanka will light up from Saturday March 22nd for two weeks as the Sri Lanka Balloon Festival 2008 takes off the ‘ground’ with 72 international ballooning enthusiasts mainly from the UK, Ireland,... [Read more]
Explore Ireland’s Islands, Seacoasts
April 1, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
Venture Beyond the Usual Tourist Track -
Explore Ireland’s Islands, Seacoasts & Cliffs
Step out onto the edge and enjoy Ireland from a different perspective on the Atlantic Ireland & Islands vacation, a 12-day escorted tour from CIE Tours International, focusing on the offshore islands of Inis Mor, Achill, and Garinish as... [Read more]
Cruise Industry Gains Traction
March 31, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
AMERICAN EXPRESS TRAVEL REPORTS GROWTH IN CRUISING POPULARITY DUE TO VALUE AND “NEW GENERATION” OF CRUISE OFFERINGS
Exotic Ports-of-Call, Luxury Upgrades and Customized Excursions Help Broaden Cruise Appeal
According to American Express Travel’s Cruise Specialists, a group of travel agents almost exclusively dedicated to booking cruise travel, there is currently a growing popularity... [Read more]
New Vancouver Restaurants
March 31, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
NEW VANCOUVER RESTAURANTS ARE PALATE PLEASERS
Everyone knows Vancouver is a foodie city, so it’s no surprise that every month brings a cavalcade of new restaurants for visitors and locals to sample. Below are three recently opened restaurants tempting diners in three different Vancouver neighbourhoods.
* Gastown is gaining a reputation for being the hottest neighbourhood for dining... [Read more]
Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto
March 31, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
ENERGIZE YOUR SPRING BREAK WITH THE WESTIN HARBOUR CASTLE
The Westin Harbour Castle is pleased to offer an exclusive Spring Break special sure to delight families! For a limited time only, guests who book the Hockey Hall of Fame package will enjoy overnight accommodation for four (two adults and two children) in a spacious guest room featuring Westin’s signature Heavenly Bed®, a 3pm late check-out... [Read more]
Birdwatching in Thailand
March 30, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
FLYWAYS AND BYWAYS
Birdwatching in Thailand’s Golden Triangle and Upper Mekong River Basin
Story by Antony J. Lynam PhD
Birdwatchers spend billions of dollars on bird tours, chasing reports of rare and unusual birds. According to the US Bureau of Commerce and US Fish and Wildlife Service, in the late 1990s Americans alone spent over US$23 billion annually.
With Thailand... [Read more]
Flights to Switzerland
March 30, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
ANNOUNCING SPRING HOLIDAY
SWISS BUSINESS FARES FROM CONVENIENT
U.S. GATEWAYS TO SWITZERLAND & BEYOND
Hurry offer ends soon. Travel this spring in comfort to Rome, Tel
Aviv, Athens and more…book now on swiss.com.
Traveling for the upcoming spring holidays
just got easier with special roundtrip... [Read more]
A 1000 Dutch Delights
March 30, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
A “1000 DUTCH DELIGHTS”
Special website with tips on the most interesting “delights” in Holland
In 2008, travelers to Holland can expand their Dutch horizons with a visit to
the country’s best kept secrets. Under the title “A 1000 Dutch Delights,” the
Netherlands Board of Tourism &... [Read more]
Anguilla Hotel Package
March 29, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
CAP JULUCA OFFERS ADDED SUMMER VALUE: STAY 7 NIGHTS, PAY FOR 6
Valid May 1-August 31, 2008
Cap Juluca, the award-winning luxury hotel on Anguilla, is offering added value to already lower summer rates with a complimentary seventh night for guests paying for six nights. The offer is valid for new bookings only made now through August 31 for stays from May 1-August 31, 2008.
Savings... [Read more]
Dive into LaSource
March 29, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
Grenada luxury resort makes a splash with unique all-inclusive diving program
Travelers looking to explore the underwater wonders of Grenada are packing up their wetsuits and fins, heading to LaSource and diving right in. The resort’s all-inclusive program allows certified divers to enjoy a complimentary dive each day of their stay and introduces newbies to the sport through a one-day “Discover Scuba... [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]
Riviera Nayarit Activities 2008
March 28, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
RIVIERA NAYARIT CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES 2008
Part of the fun of a holiday is to enjoy local festivities and events. Others select their travel date to participate in specific activities. Following are activities scheduled in Riviera Nayarit in 2008.
March 30
Bucerías Art Walk: This monthly art walk in downtown Bucerías includes not only the art galleries but other... [Read more]
Spring Packages in Alberta
March 28, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
Spring Packages Have Sprung for Travelers Interested in Alberta, Canada
There’s no better place to escape this spring than to Alberta, Canada where travelers can pick from a plethora of activities sure to please both those hanging onto the cold days of winter, as well as those looking for warmer weather fun. Below please find some spring packages... [Read more]
Goya Exhibition in Madrid
March 28, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
PRADO MUSEUM PRESENTS MAJOR GOYA EXHIBITION
Madrid ’s Museo del Prado is mounting a major exhibition devoted to Goya to coincide with the 200th anniversary of Spain ’s War of Independence against Napoleon. Opening April 15 and running through July 13, “Goya in Times of War,” will present more than 200 works – paintings, drawings and... [Read more]








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