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01-31-2008
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Wednesday, January 30, 2008 |
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What’s Hot This Year in Travel? Want to know which spots are the hottest destinations for 2008? SmarterTravel.com just revealed its list, announcing their top destinations picks. Beijing With the Beijing Olympics slated for August, the city is expecting three million spectators during the event. And, even if you're not going for the Olympics, you can benefit from the expanded infrastructure. You don't have to look far to find improvements geared toward making the city more visitor-friendly. Beijing's new airport terminal, slated to be among the world's largest, will open before the summer games. A profusion of new hotels, including openings from Best Western, Marriott, and Accor, give western visitors more familiar accommodation choices.
India If you've always thought of India as a destination reserved for backpackers, spiritual seekers, and guided tour-goers, 2008 is a good year to rethink that assumption. Tourism infrastructure growth is on par with China's rapid expansion, and is turning the country into a destination that's more accessible to a wider range of travelers. Liverpool The city once known primarily as the birthplace of the Beatles has come into its own as a European city packed with sophisticated cultural pursuits and rich history. Liverpool has been preparing for its time in the spotlight since it was named a European Capital of Culture for 2008 five years ago. The highly coveted Capital of Culture designation earns cities the chance to feature and expand their thriving art and cultural offerings, and gives visitors an entire year of special events and festivals to enjoy. Additionally, SmarterTravel notes a few other cities and countries to keep on the travel radar for the coming year: Quebec City; Queretaro, Mexico; St. Maarten; and Stavanger, Norway. Tomorrow: SmarterTravel’s top consumer tips for 2008 Recent Articles |
Carita is pleased to announce the partnership with The Willard InterContinental Washington, D.C. The hand-selected collection of Carita products and treatments in the state-of-the-art I Spa at the Willard will debut January 30. “This is an excellent good match for our spa,” comments Annie Gaye, Director at the I Spa. ...More
During the peak whale migration season in late February, when humpbacks travel through crystalline waters in front of the Amanyara resort in the Turks & Caicos Islands, guests will be able to take part in a once-in-a-lifetimeAmanyara underwater experience guided by expert freediver, Tanya Streeter. ...More
Sandos Hotels & Resorts (www.sandoshotels.com), currently with three properties on the Riviera Maya, Mexico, is expanding its portfolio in the region to four with the addition of the all-inclusive Sandos Playacar Riviera Hotel & Spa, set to welcome guests in spring 2008. ...More
Next to Cupid there’s no better person to get Valentine’s Day advice from than Chief Romance Officer Randy Russell from Couples Resorts – a place that prides itself on celebrating the spirit of love year round. With the most romantic day of the year just around the corner, below are ten gestures guaranteed to win the heart of the one you cherish. ...More
Mahua Kothi safari lodge this month became one of the first three hotels in India to become part of the prestigious Relais & Châteaux group. Mahua Kothi is a joint venture of South Africa's Conservation Corporation Africa (CC Africa) and India's Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces. ...More
Pacific Delight Tours is offering four June and July guaranteed departures of its “Giant Panda & Yangtze River Escapade,” program, designed from the company’s portfolio of “Off-The-Beaten-Path” itineraries and ideally suited for families by focusing on hands-on innovative activities in unusual and lesser-known destinations. ...More
Bicycling in Barcelona, cliff climbing in Croatia, and a self-driven off-road Jeep adventure in Mykonos, are among the new active outdoor excursions joining Crystal Cruises’ extensive line-up of 2008 European shore tours. From May through November the award-winning Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony will offer guests 28 unique voyages showcasing the best-loved cities of Europe and the Mediterranean, now with an expanded roster of Crystal Adventures shore excursions that allow guests to live the experience in a dynamic new way. ...More
From the spring through the fall of 2008, Peter Deilmann’s 96-passenger MV Casanova sails the Danube River, Europe’s second longest waterway, on seven-, 10- and 11-night itineraries, featuring a mix of storied cities combined with destinations rarely visited by Americans. ...More |
