Month: July 2015

3 Unique Opportunities to Explore Raja Ampat

Posted by | Jul 31, 2015 | |

3 Unique Opportunities to Explore Raja Ampat by cruising on Salila Expeditions Bangkok, Thailand – July 29, 2015 – The 2016 Total Solar Eclipse will occur in Indonesia on 9 March 2016, at precisely 08.58.19 West Indonesia Time. Secret Retreats invites you aboard Salila Expeditions to participate in a private, luxury yacht cruise over 9 nights to the remote Raja Ampat Islands (in West Papua) during this magical moment. Experience a rare opportunity to witness, either from the deck or beneath the sea, how life reacts when the lights go out during the day.  Guest lecturer, Dr. Lawrence Blair, will accompany you on the magnificent, 10-cabin, 160 foot, luxury Salila yacht, where you can experience the freedom, lifestyle and scenery of your most spectacular dreams. With Blair, you will explore the Raja Ampat and the heart of the Coral Triangle – a region with more marine-species diversity than anywhere else on Earth. You will also travel to the fabled volcanic ‘spice island’ of Ternate, where the great 19th Century naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace had his malarial vision of the Evolution of Species. British-born Bali resident, Dr. Lawrence Blair has witnessed and documented three decades of Indonesia’s history and evolution, as he revels in the archipelago’s diversity. An expert on the culture, geography and zoology of Indonesia, he earned his Ph.D. at Lancaster University (UK) with a doctoral thesis exploring and defining the field of Psycho-anthropology....

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China on the Rhine – A Summer of Chinese Cultural Events in Duesseldorf

Posted by | Jul 29, 2015 | |

      Chinafest Düsseldorf Düsseldorf’s Old Town Rhine River Promenade Media Harbour   Images © Düsseldorf Marketing & Tourism GmbH   Contact: Düsseldorf Marketing & Tourism GmbH Benrather Str. 9 40213 Düsseldorf, Germany Phone: +49.211.17202.863 www.visitduesseldorf.de US PR Contact: Rainer Perry 934 8th Avenue, 2b New York, NY 10019 phone: 646.207.6406 email: perry.r@duesseldorf-tourismus.de   The North America Office of Duesseldorf Tourism and Duesseldorf Airport announce:     China on the Rhine – A Summer of Chinese Cultural Events in Duesseldorf The great presence of Chinese people and culture in Düsseldorf is a major influence on the city’s world-famous variety of top-notch art events and festivals.  This summer, four celebrations of Chinese culture are highlights in the 2015 cultural calendar, including the annual Chinafest on September 5, 2015.   Düsseldorf, Germany – It may be surprising, but Düsseldorf and China are closely connected, and the ties show up in many ways all around the city. Around 2,700 Chinese live and work in Düsseldorf and more than 300 Chinese companies are located here, with about 800 in the region.  Air China now has five weekly non-stop flights from Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) to Beijing, and in September Cathay Pacific starts operating four weekly non-stop flights to Hong Kong.  After the USA, China is the next biggest market for the region, with about 21 billion euro in exports last year alone. This summer, Düsseldorf will express its love for...

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Holland America Line Launches Exclusive ‘Incentive Choice’ Program for Groups

Posted by | Jul 26, 2015 | |

CONTACT: Sally Andrews PHONE: 800-637-5029 EMAIL: pr@hollandamerica.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Inclusive pricing, beverage package and savings create the ultimate reward  Seattle, Wash., July 21, 2015 — Holland America Line is launching an exciting new program exclusively for incentive groups called “Incentive Choice.”  Featuring a comprehensive package of valuable amenities and preferential pricing, Incentive Choice makes corporate group travel the ultimate reward for organizations seeking to motivate their teams. In addition to special group pricing with attractive savings in suites, verandahs and staterooms, Incentive Choice offers a selection of rich amenities that will enhance the cruise experience for the entire group. “In developing Incentive Choice, we responded to our trade partners who asked us for flexible policies and generous amenities for their incentive-focused groups,” said Eva Jenner, vice president of North America sales for Holland America Line. “We also employ a dedicated charter and incentive team that provides detailed attention to every group, resulting in a program packed with value that delivers a memorable experience.” Incentive Choice amenities feature a beverage package that includes unlimited fountain drinks, Explorations Café nonalcoholic coffees and a complimentary bottle of house wine with dinner each night. In addition, incentive groups can choose two of the following options: bon voyage sparkling wine, bon voyage canapés, bon voyage chocolate-dipped strawberries or a complimentary photo. Also included in the incentive package is a choice of one of the...

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#1 Ranked 1906 Lodge on Coronado Island Joins Four Sisters Inn Collection

Posted by | Jul 25, 2015 | |

FOUR SISTERS INNS Media Contact: Sharon J. Rooney Phone: 707-838-1637 Email: Sharon@foursisters.com   (CORONADO, CALIF.) — The 1906 Lodge on Coronado Island (San Diego County) has joined the Four Sisters Inns collection, it was announced today by company President Shelley Post. In June, the 1906 Lodge was named the 2015 Best Boutique Hotel in America — ranked first — by Hotels.com, based on guest review ratings. Just two blocks from the beach, the 1906 Lodge is also just one block from Coronado’s main street, an easy walk to the town’s shops, restaurants, galleries and cultural attractions. Each of the property’s 17 guest rooms is individually decorated, featuring private entrances, balconies or patios, spa tubs, wet bars and cozy fireplaces. Room rates range from $299 to $629 per night, and include breakfast, secure underground parking and use of the 1906 Lodge’s beach bikes, sand chairs and beach bags. Complete information is on the property’s web page: www.1906Lodge.com. “Four Sisters Inns celebrates its 40th anniversary this year,” said Post. “Adding the 1906 Lodge to our collection is a perfect way for us to toast that milestone, and we are tremendously excited to introduce it to our loyal guests.” Incorporated in 1975, the Four Sisters Inns collection is comprised of 17 properties in California. In addition to the 1906 Lodge, the group includes Blue Lantern Inn (Dana Point), Newport Beach Hotel (Newport Beach), Hotel Casa 425 (Claremont), Channel...

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The Magic of the European Christmas Markets: Cobbled Streets, Open-Stall Markets and a Cup of Spicy Glühwein

Posted by | Jul 24, 2015 | |

Cruises-N-More Discusses the Experience of Viking River Cruises Christmas Cruises ORLANDO, Fla. (July 24, 2015) – Considering a river cruise for 2015? Christmas cruises top the list of favorites, say the cruise experts at Cruises-N-More. These unique cruises are a perfect choice for those wanting to experience the magic of the holidays abroad, with the opportunity to shop for exotic treasures. Christmas market sailings on river cruise lines generally begin in mid-November and continue through the end of the year, and sailings are typically held on the Main, Rhine, Danube and Seine rivers. The history of the Christmas markets of Europe dates back to the late middle ages in the German-speaking parts of Europe, and often coincides with the beginning of Advent. Europe’s twinkling, fairy-tale villages provide the perfect setting for the holiday markets, which still have a medieval appearance, and are generally held in the town square, Envision wandering cobbled streets, a cup of spicy glühwein(German mulled wine) in hand, browsing stands filled with lovely hand-made toys, crafts and ornaments. Enjoy the magic of the scene, all while breathing the enticing aromas of baking potatoes and chestnuts, grilled sausages and baked treats. If this sounds like the perfect way to spend your holiday season, then the time has come to explore the offerings of Viking River Cruises. Viking River Cruises, which includes the Christmas Markets on their holiday cruises, has also perfected the magic...

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