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Weekly UpdatesPort Everglades
Port Everglades has updated its website to provide more information for cruise passengers sailing from Fort Lauderdale. The site allows travelers and agents to book a hotel room and plan pre- and post-cruise vacations at www.porteverglades.net and through the main Broward County web site at www.broward.org/port . OWithin a five-mile radius of Port Everglades, our cruise guests have access to beaches, upscale shopping, golf courses, fishing, waterside tours, fine dining and an international airport. It makes sense that we should be promoting all of Broward County through our web site and not just our seaport,O says Port Everglades Director Phillip C. Allen. OOur goal is to promote jobs and economic well-being to our community, and this is just one more step towards making that happen.O New sections are called OCruise and PlayO and OGet A Room.O OCruise and PlayO features special offers for cruise guests, sightseeing options near Port Everglades, upcoming special events and dining deals. OGet a RoomO is an online booking engine for hotels with connections to flights and car rentals. www.porteverglades.net. May 28, 2009
Privilege Aluxes Resort
The new Privilege Aluxes Resort is inviting travelers to experience the celebrated Whale Shark Festival on Isla Mujeres with an exclusive four-night OWelcome the Whale Sharks 2009O package. The annual festival, which takes place on Isla Mujeres July 1 to 5, 2009, is an eco-tourism event that calls attention to the endangered whale shark species as their migratory path brings them to the tropical waters surrounding the Yucatan Peninsula. Valid on reservations made for stays June 29 to July 5, 2009, the OWelcome the Whale SharksO package includes a four-night stay at USD 518.40 per person -- 20 percent off the standard rate. Accommodations include a superior-class room, a private terrace Jacuzzi, ocean and city views and modern amenities such as Wi-Fi, LCD TV and iPod capabilities. www.whalesharkfest.com, www.privilegehotels.com. May 30, 2009
San Diego
The Port of San Diego and the Port Tenants Association has launched a new marketing campaign to promote offers from waterfront restaurants, hotels and attractions. The 15 hotels on the tidelands are offering up to 30 percent off room rates, based on availability and restrictions, and other special offers. OThe effort to drive business to the waterfront is among the top priorities for the Board of Port Commissioners,O said Chairman Stephen P. Cushman. OThe tenants requested our assistance by investing in this program, and we are pleased to be the catalyst to stimulate business for them.O www.TheBigBay.com or www.portofsandiego.org. May 29, 2009
Space Adventures
Space Adventures, Ltd., the only company that provides human space missions to the world marketplace, will hold a special event in the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) in Montreal and the Press Hall of The Expocentre (International Exhibitions and Conventions Center) in Moscow to announce the identity of a Canadian entrepreneur who is slated to launch with Soyuz TMA-16 crew this September. The announcement will take place on June 4, at 9:30 a.m. EDT. Representatives from the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), Space Adventures, along with their spaceflight client, will appear together via live video link. For more information, see www.spaceadventures.com. May 28, 2009
Stamford Crest Suites
Not all rooms are equal even within the same category at this five-star, Swiss-owned hotel, with some of the "classic" rooms past their prime + in need of a facelift. However, a big standout is the hotel within the hotel concept of the 29 Stamford Crest Suites located on the top floor of the tallest hotel in Asia. Ideal for a quickie break away, these gorgeous suites pack plenty of fab factor, so much that you might not leave your room. The views are amazing + each Stamford Crest Suite is a substantial 70sq meters with iPod docking station, Bose theater sound system, plasma TV over the bath, which is built for two, complimentary in-room beverages, espresso maker, and complimentary breakfast + cocktails in the private lounge. Plus all the usual goodies associated with luxe Asian hotels. Rates tend to drop on weekends, so be sure to check for specials. So pack for a weekend of pampering with someone you like a lot! Tip: remember to load up on the toiletries/soaps as the Stamford Crest Suites are stocked with Bulgari products! www.Swissotel.com May 26, 2009
Texas
If you see a Texas cowboy in Manhattan... no, not the famous Naked Cowboy... it's because Texas On Tour has hit the Big Apple. Texas Tourism created Texas On Tour, an experiential tourism traveling road show, to take a little bit of the Lone Star State to markets nationwide. Texas On Tour will be in New York City for the first time from May 28 to May 31 at the city's South Street Seaport. May 28, 2009
The Strand
The Strand, a new 177-room hotel in ManhattanOs fashion district, will debut August 2009. Housed within a contemporary metal and glass structure on 37th Street off Fifth Avenue, the hotel is a new build designed by New York architect Gene Kaufman. Among the highlights are public spaces adorned with vintage fashion photography from the Cond Nast archives; a restaurant making its New York debut (A Fish Called Avalon, the South Beach dining fixture for 20 years); and an open-air rooftop bar that features a retractable roof and views of the Empire State Building. Rack rates for the hotel will start at USD 325. Other special features of the hotel will be a multi-use event/meeting space accommodating up to 350, a fitness center with massage services, and a well-stocked library and espresso lounge with a daily selection of international newspapers. www.thestrandnyc.com. May 30, 2009
Travcoa
Luxury travel provider Travcoa moved as of June 1. The companyOs new address is 100 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Suite 1700, El Segundo, Calif. 90245. The toll-free reservations line remains the same: 800-992-2003. For more information, contact Perry Lungmus, CTC, vice president of sales and marketing, at perryl@travcoa.com or www.travcoa.com. May 28, 2009
Travel Impressions
Travel Impressions is offering a four-day/three-night stay at the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa & Marina in San Diego from USD 599 per person double occupancy, including an Alamo car rental. The offer is valid on new bookings made for travel now through Sept. 7. The vacation package includes hotel accommodations for three nights, four-day compact Alamo car rental and hotel tax. Black-out, weekend and holiday peak season surcharges apply. Airfare is available from gateways nationwide and can be easily added to the cost of the hotel package. Travel agents earn a 1 percent bonus commission when booking Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa & Marina travel packages online with Quest for Agents via www.travelimpressions.com May 28, 2009
United Airlines, DialAFlight
This summer, DialAFlight have teamed up with United Airlines to offer free children's fares to a whole host of US destinations. Only taxes and surcharges will apply to the ticket. Until the end of August, the American carrier, in conjunction with DialAFlight, are offering free flights to any child accompanied by an adult. Destinations include Orlando, New York and San Francisco. The announcement comes in the midst of an offers-culture amongst airlines and travel agents, all desperate to outdo each other in the wake of the credit crunch and swine flu crises. Although passenger numbers are returning to normal seasonal levels for the summer, it hasn't stopped the major carriers angling for higher volumes. May 28, 2009
United Vacations
United Vacations is offering USD 200 savings on Mexico all-inclusive vacations, which include for one price flight, hotel stay, roundtrip airport/hotel transportation, all meals, beverages and gratuities. The offer is valid for bookings made by 6 p.m. CST on June 15 for travel through Feb. 28, 2010 (some black-out dates apply). Promotion code MEXCARGROW must be used at the time of booking to receive the savings. Save USD 200 on vacations of USD 4,000 or more; USD 100 on vacations of USD 2,200 to USD 3,999; or USD 50 on vacations of USD 1,300 to USD 2,199. www.vaxvacationaccess.com/uv. May 29, 2009
United Vacations
United Vacations is offering clients who purchase a three-night or longer air/hotel vacation package to Las VegasO best resorts up to two tickets for their choice of Cirque du Soleil shows or the all new Disney's OThe Lion King.O This offer is available for bookings made June 1 through 6 p.m. CST on June 22, for travel June 21 through Sept. 30 (excluding arrivals on July 3, July 4 and Sept. 5). Participating shows include: OOO by Cirque du Soleil; OZumanity, The Sensual Side of Cirque du SoleilO; OKEO by Cirque du Soleil; OLoveO by Cirque du Soleil; OCriss Angel BelieveO from Cirque du Soleil; and DisneyOs OThe Lion King.O Participating hotels include Bellagio, MGM Grand, The Signature at MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay, THEhotel, The Mirage, Monte Carlo, New York-New York and Luxor. Tickets are available on a first come, first serve basis so customers are encouraged to book early for best availability. www.vaxvacationaccess.com/uv. May 28, 2009
United Vacations, Sheraton Hotels
United Vacations is offering a vacation sale to Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, which includes special savings of up to USD 200 off as well as additional savings at select properties in destinations throughout the world. The offer is valid for bookings made by 6 p.m. CST on June 15 for travel through Feb. 28, 2010. Promotion code GROW must be used at the time of booking to receive the savings. The total discount will be based on the cost of the vacation package -- save USD 200 on vacations of USD 4,000 or more, USD 100 on vacations of USD 2,200 to USD 3,999, or USD 50 on vacations of USD 1,300 to USD 2,199. United Vacations offers over 30 Sheraton Hotels & Resorts in a dozen destinations from around the world, many of which are offering money-saving vacation specials. www.vaxvacationaccess.com/uv. May 28, 2009
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