Tasteful Journeys Blog- Avalon Waterways Ramps Up Traveler OptionsAvalon Waterways is a leading player in European river cruising with ships showcasing features and amenities that were thoughtfully designed with the traveler in mind. Everything from the introduction of floor-to-ceiling windows to hotel-style amenities in every stateroom has raised … Continue reading → […]
- Scenic Cruises Christens New River Ship Crystal in GermanyAnd she is stunning! My husband and I were among other travel agents and media onboard to preview Scenic Cruises® sixth “Space-Ship,” the Scenic Crystal, sailing from Amsterdam to Rüdesheim, Germany where she was christened on April 25, 2012. Glen … Continue reading → […]
- Napa Valley Unveils Spring, Summer 2012 Calendar of EventsNapa Valley is a fabulous stand-alone vacation destination or the perfect extension to a San Francisco holiday. Travel Pulse® Daily Newsletter, an up-to-the-minute publication for travel agents, recently posted the following to help in planning a Napa Valley itinerary. “Napa … Continue reading → […]
- Travel TipsCheck out the latest airline travel tips from The Wall Street Journal. (A shoe in your in-room safe? Really?) Planning a vacation? Please feel free to send me an email or call me so we can discuss your vacation plans … Continue reading → […]
- Culinary Delights of Parma ItalyItaly is a destination magnet for lovers of history, art, food and wine. When planning your itinerary, be sure to include Parma which is world famous for its culinary contributions to world cuisine. Avanti Destinations® has created a package with … Continue reading → […]
- Fine Dining on the Mississippi RiverCelebrated chef Regina Charboneau has joined the executive team of the American Queen as Chef de Cuisine. When Great American Steamboat Company begins operating the paddlewheeler on April 13, 2012, it will serve the Southern cuisine often served at Twin … Continue reading → […]
- Enjoy the Magic of the SeasonTastefuljourneys.com wishes everyone Fair Winds and Following Seas in 2012. It is a nautical blessing that means “may the wind fill your sails favorably for the duration of your voyage and may the seas be calm.” May peace be your … Continue reading → […]
- National Cruise Vacation WeekThroughout October 2011 Scooter Tessari, MCC, of The Cruise Center, Inc. will participate in National Cruise Vacation Week, an enlivening event designed to showcase the astonishing choice, diversity and value of cruise vacations. Travel agencies from around North America will … Continue reading → […]
- SANDALS RESORTS’ CULINARY AMBASSADOR WINS A THIRD EMMY AWARDA recent press release from Sandals Resorts International proudly announced that its very own Culinary Ambassador, Chef Walter Staib, received a third Emmy Award for his television cooking series A Taste of History® during the prestigious 29th Annual Emmy® Awards … Continue reading → […]
- Preparing For A Hurricane TipsFor vacationers to the Caribbean, fall is an ideal time for fewer crowds and, typically, great prices. Another plus for couples traveling is the fact that children have gone back to school. But wait! It’s also hurricane season. June 1 … Continue reading → […]
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Category Archives: Vacation Trends
Benefits Of Using A Travel Agent
Planning a river cruise vacation? Demand for the comfort, convenience, and cultural diversity that can only be found along the world’s most famous waterways is growing exponentially. But which one? Mark Murphy talks to Steve Sanders of WGN Chicago about … Continue reading
6 Emerging Vacation Trends for 2011
The results are in. Surveys and market reports conducted at the end of 2010 reveals some interesting trends for vacationers this year. 1. Travelocity®’s annual “Traveler Confidence Report” finds that an overwhelming majority of travelers (89 percent) will spend as … Continue reading