Brian Major – TravelPulse Belize’s growing tourist arrival numbers are outpacing the wider Caribbean region, said Jose Manuel Heredia Jr., the country’s minister of tourism and culture, in an address at an annual tourism gathering held earlier this month. Belize hosted 263,065 overnight tourists between January and November of 2013 (the latest date for […]
READ MORERich Thomaselli – TravelPulse Delta Air Lines today did something no other U.S.-based carrier has done in a decade – win the 2014 Airline of the Year award from Air Transport World magazine. The ATW awards are among the most coveted and valued honors in the airline industry. In February 2014, ATW editors will present […]
READ MOREFrom TravelZoo Trying to plan your 2014 family vacation? Whether you’re a family of two or 20, a cruise offers a fun-filled and convenient vacation. Unpack once and explore several destinations, or never leave the ship and find something for everyone. Many of the newest and largest ships cater to families — virtually theme-parks-at-sea with […]
READ MOREEmily H. Bratcher – U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT To be honest, the world’s 10 largest cruise ships are more like small cities than little schooners. The various dining options are plentiful, the spas offer every treatment imaginable and the theatrical entertainment is world-class. Plus, there are zip lines, casinos, pool deck movie screens and more […]
READ MOREMark Johanson – International Business Times Despite several high-profile setbacks over the previous two years, the cruise industry continues to sail toward a brighter future with 2014 looking to be yet another record year for both the number of ships at sea and number of passengers on them. Cruise Lines International Association, or CLIA, the […]
READ MORECatey Hill, MarketWatch If you’ve got six figures to spare, you can now cruise the mighty Amazon, sip champagne in Monaco, meet the locals in Papua New Guinea and look for cheetahs in Kenya — without ever having to deal with airport security. The 1% now spend an average of $14,548 on […]
READ MORERob Lovitt – NBC News From new ships to new amenities to new ways to customize the cruise experience, cruisers are being offered more, more, more. And with wave season, the industry’s busiest booking time, now underway, the cruise lines are clearly hoping potential cruisers will accept the invitation. “The cruise lines are […]
READ MORECherese Weekes – TravelPulse Being stuck in an airport because of a delayed or missed flight or even a layover may not be a bad thing. Many airports in the U.S. and around the world are curing passenger layover blues by introducing world-class services designed to enhance the airport experience. So, before you get […]
READ MOREWinter blues be gone! Princess Cruises® invites you to thaw out with their Spring Savings Spectacular, a sale on over 100 warm-weather cruises sailing this March through May. From now until January 31, passengers can save up to 40% on a variety of itineraries, from new Princess® Getaways to recent offerings in Japan. Want convenient […]
READ MOREFor many people, chocolate and travel is a happy combo of two major passions. Chocolate events, festivals and attractions around the world attract thousands of visitors. “Chocolate tourism is a new niche that appeals to women and the boomer crowd in search of the finest taste sensations the world has to offer in particular,” says […]
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