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Sicily Seven

Posted by Rosie DeQuattro on November 30, 2009 at 8:00pm

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

And we're off! Leaving for Sicily in two days! It's a trip that we've been planning for a year. We're all going: Joyce, Rosie, Susan, Debbie, Donna, Cathy and Mummy! Someone will be bringing a laptop so I'm hoping to be blogging from beautiful downtown Taormina, Sicily. We are planning to visit the birthplace of Mom's mother and father, Trecastagni, too, a town not too far from smoldering Mt. Etna. Assuming we survive the next eruption, there'll be more next week.

Share the passion with White Shark Projects For proud residents and discerning visitors, up-close viewing of great white sharks is one of the Western Cape’s ultimate offerings. Where else can you exp

Posted by charmaine on November 30, 2009 at 2:21pm

Share the passion with White Shark ProjectsFor proud residents and discerning visitors, up-close viewing of great white sharks is one of the Western Cape’s ultimate offerings. Where else can you experience face-to-face encounters with this dramatic yet vulnerable species?White Shark Projects has all the necessary experience to ensure a satisfactory trip. They are highly regarded for their research and commercial ventures, and log more contact with great whites than anyone else worldwide.White Sh

2010 Media Invitations to PrivateIslandsofGeorgia.com

Posted by Leigh Cort on November 29, 2009 at 10:53pm

We have (6) small media trips planned for 2010 in February, March, April, October, November and December. They are all 'themed' for 4-6 journalists exclusively, joining me for a glimpse into the miraculous eco-wonderlands of the Georgia coast while we relax, unwind and enjoy a 5-moon getaway on Eagle Island. Let me know if you're interested in joining us for any of the following: (boating, fishing and camping stories), (adventure, kayaking and remote beaches), (all girls trips).

All Istanbul Tours & One Nation Travel

Posted by One Nation Travel Turkey on November 29, 2009 at 7:44pm

ALL ISTANBUL TOURS is a leading travel agency and tour operator in Turkey with more than seven years of professional travel service. Because of our dedication and commitment to your needs, we are able to offer you better quality of service at lower prices than other operators. We provide hundreds of elaborately pre-designed Turkey And Greece Tours & Turkey Cultural Tour, Istanbul Tour Guide Services, Turkey tour packages, Turkey tours discounted, Guided Turkey Tours, Planning Your Trip to Turkey

An Alternative Take on Royal Caribbean's "Oasis of the Seas"

Posted by Max Pesling on November 29, 2009 at 2:00am

by Max Pesling

When I spent several hours visiting Oasis of the Seas last week, I certainly shared the sense of being overwhelmed, described by fellow Tripatini member Marcia Levin in her recent post here. Yep, I do have to hand it to the designers — in spite of this 20-story behemoth’s mammoth size and complexity, it’s indeed surprisingly easy to navigate and classier in many of its features than I expected — the crushed-velvet furnishings in the Dazzles nightclub, the elegant design of the peac

Meet the Owner: Marc Lindskog – Casa de Mita (Punta de Mita)

Posted by Sylvie Laitre on November 25, 2009 at 8:00pm

Q. Profession (previous or additional to hotelier):A. Architect, General Contractor and Professional DreamerQ. A Favorite quote:A. ”So much have my eyes gazed on beauty that my vision is alive with it …”Q. Origins:A. Originally from the southern part of the US (South Carolina and Georgia) but most of my professional life was spent in the Pacific Northwest (Portland and Seattle) as well as Colorado.Q. How would you define a boutique hotel?A. A boutique hotel should be the interpretation of ”hospi

A Dispatch From "Oasis of the Seas," the World's Biggest Cruise Ship

Posted by David Paul Appell on November 23, 2009 at 10:30pm

by Marcia R. Levin

O…M…G…

Words almost fail. I’ve been covering the cruise industry for many years, but I can tell you right now that experiencing the beauty, sophisticated design, and of course sheer size of Royal Caribbean’s newest, largest and definitely most impressive cruise ship will forever be one of my bigger “wow” travel moments.

Yesterday I got off a two-day introductory cruise on the Oasis of the Seas, blown away not just by bells and whistles not long ago undreamed of, but also impr

Does The Desk Make The Concierge?

Posted by Sylvie Laitre on November 23, 2009 at 2:00pm

A little less than a year ago, Rocio Martinez Quintal—the Mexico Boutique Hotels’ concierge—lost her hard-earned Clefs d’Ors (Golden Keys) because her job description no longer fit the traditional association’s definition of what it means to be a concierge.She was told that because she does not actually sit at a desk inside a hotel and face travelers, she is not a true concierge. This was a blow to Rocio: she had spent two years preparing for this prestigious recognition and felt she had not cha

Win a set of Michelin guides from TheCityTraveler

Posted by Robert DiGiacomo on November 21, 2009 at 11:49pm

TheCityTraveler is running a new giveaway tied to our New York Rocks piece about the Big Apple annex of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.Anyone who posts a comment about the article or about why New York is special, is eligible to receive a package ofNYC Michelin guidebooks and maps, valued at $60.The most creative entry, as determined by the editors, will win the package.The deadline to enter is Nov. 30.

It's in the Details: Villa Ganz, Guadalajara

Posted by Sylvie Laitre on November 21, 2009 at 8:59pm

I always love hearing about how hotels impress their clients and oftentimes its with something very simple. I'm posting a photo that a guest took the time to MAIL me (as in regular post..with a stamp!) from the US. On the back of the photo he wrote:Just asked for a Tonic and this is what I received

Congratulations to the dedicated team at Villa Ganz!

Friendly Planet Travel Unveils Six Lion-Sized Deals to Africa

Posted by Peggy Goldman on November 19, 2009 at 6:25pm

JENKINTOWN, Pa.—November 19, 2009—Friendly Planet Travel has just made all of Africa’s splendors affordable for vacationers in six incredible packages that are as expansive as the continent itself, starting at just $1,699. The deals are:• Discover Morocco – Eight days for $1,899. One of Africa’s most popular travel destinations, Morocco is a dazzling mosaic of Arab and Berber cultures, with a dash of African and European influence thrown in for good measure.• Kenya Wildlife Safari – Ten days for

More Bangkok for Your Buck: See Borneo and Bangkok with Friendly Planet

Posted by Peggy Goldman on November 17, 2009 at 5:50pm

Exotic Borneo and Bangkok Tour Includes 11 Days Through Malaysian Borneo’s Awe-Inspiring Rainforests and Bangkok, Thailand’s Most Exciting CityJENKINTOWN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Southeast Asia’s dazzling rainforests, dynamic cities, and exotic culture has made it an alluring destination for travelers from around the globe. And when combining sites within this vast region, most western travelers have found the distance has made it too expensive for the average vacationer. Now, Friendly Planet Trav

London Calling, With Turkey Day in a Glass

Posted by David Paul Appell on November 16, 2009 at 9:00pm

I rediscovered just last week how lousy with Yanks is Britain's capital; at a Chinese joint in Earl's Court (a nabe of particularly high infestation) called Dragon's Palace, I felt like getting up and shouting, "OK, is anyone here not from the States?" No matter -- especially post-Bush, the Brits seem to fancy us over there more than ever, and a few establishments like St. James' venerable Stafford Hotel, just a hop and a skip from Picadilly Circus -- have quite the history with Americans, dat

MSC Poesia

Posted by Marcia Raffel Levin on November 15, 2009 at 11:00pm

MSC Poesia just completed its first Caribbean cruise from Port Everglades. The family-owned Italian cruise line -- officially called Mediterranean Shipping Co.and one of the world's largest container firms -- has 10 ships in in its fleet and this one, only about 18 months old, is a great mix of Italian cutting edge design and old world European-style gracious hospitality.Poesa is offering wonderful rates and a series of five and 10-day sailings before returning to Europe in late April.The ship h

Tripatini Does World Travel Market in London

Posted by David Paul Appell on November 14, 2009 at 3:00am

We're pleased to report our team had a very successful 30th annual World Travel Market this week, meeting with lots of current and prospective members and cementing partnerships that you'll see come to fruition on the site soon. The show, held an hour's Tube ride from central London in the Docklands' massive ExCeL complex, was the usual crowded, 4,000-ring circus (unlike last weekend's more consumer-oriented Condé Nast Luxury Travel Fair, which we also attended), and whether it's reality-based o

New member of Tripatini is professional traveler ( journalist)

Posted by Michelle M. Winner on November 13, 2009 at 8:00pm

Going to send this out to my colleagues: "Hi all, found this great new site, Check it out at Tripatini.com" Me

E-Tourism Africa Summit 2009

Posted by Johan Knols on November 12, 2009 at 4:28pm

PlanYourSafari.com received an invite recently to give a lecture on blogging and what blogging could mean for the tourism and safari industry in Africa.Of course I am very honored with this invitation and it would be nice to see some of you there. The summit is on the 1st and 2nd of December 2009 in Johannesburg.To get an idea about the summit you can watch this video that was made last year: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9OSNeUbF6gWebsite: http://www.e-tourismafrica.com/eta/events/etourismafr

Jalisco - Tapalpa, Mexicans' Mountain getaway

Posted by Judy Wells on November 10, 2009 at 10:00pm

Continuing my series of posts about travel through the state of Jalisco in Mexico for anyone who prefers their traveling with less strenuous walking and fewer stairs.Previous posts on Tonala and Tlaquepaque, Hacienda el Carmen and Guadalajara. You can find all in www.travelonthelevel.blogspot.com.I welcome your input.

Friendly Planet’s 11-day Incredible Argentina Tour that’s Simply … Incredible

Posted by Peggy Goldman on November 9, 2009 at 11:38pm

Argentina is known as a wonderland of beauty, tango, food, wine, and (of course) soccer. Once an exotic playground for backpackers, adventure seekers, and high-rolling wine connoisseurs, Argentina seemed out of limits for the average traveler. But now, thanks to Friendly Planet Travel, more vacationers than ever before can experience one of South America’s most resplendent countries. The company’s 11-day Incredible Argentina tour for $1,599 includes all the majesty of Argentina’s natural attract

Access Rwanda Safaris en Aisha Primate Safaris joined forces on Mountain Gorilla trekking and other safaris.

Posted by Evert Jakobs on November 6, 2009 at 3:35pm

Since the 1th of September 2009 Aisha Primate Safaris was taken over by Access Rwanda Safaris.already for some time ARS was looking for a good partner to improve quality of their service even further.The most suited company in our eyes was Aisha Primate Safaris.Ars will be in the lead after the two companies have joined their forces.For the time being the web site will stay under the name Aisha Primate Safaris. The main reason for this is not to loose the customer base, who used to travel with A

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Sicily Seven

Share the passion with White Shark Projects For proud residents and discerning visitors, up-close viewing of great white sharks is one of the Western Cape’s ultimate offerings. Where else can you exp

2010 Media Invitations to PrivateIslandsofGeorgia.com

All Istanbul Tours & One Nation Travel

An Alternative Take on Royal Caribbean's "Oasis of the Seas"

Meet the Owner: Marc Lindskog – Casa de Mita (Punta de Mita)

A Dispatch From "Oasis of the Seas," the World's Biggest Cruise Ship

Does The Desk Make The Concierge?

Win a set of Michelin guides from TheCityTraveler

It's in the Details: Villa Ganz, Guadalajara

Friendly Planet Travel Unveils Six Lion-Sized Deals to Africa

More Bangkok for Your Buck: See Borneo and Bangkok with Friendly Planet

London Calling, With Turkey Day in a Glass

MSC Poesia

Tripatini Does World Travel Market in London

New member of Tripatini is professional traveler ( journalist)

E-Tourism Africa Summit 2009

Jalisco - Tapalpa, Mexicans' Mountain getaway

Friendly Planet’s 11-day Incredible Argentina Tour that’s Simply … Incredible

Access Rwanda Safaris en Aisha Primate Safaris joined forces on Mountain Gorilla trekking and other safaris.

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