posted by Charles H. Russo on Oct 18
Most parents will someday see Arthur Miller’s play “The Crucible,” about the infamous 1692 Salem Witch Trials, on their teen’s
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Oct 14
The Convention and Visitors Bureau of Greater Cleveland (CVB) announced today that it is changing its marketing moniker and adopting a more energetic icon-based logo. Positively Cleveland is designed to fit in with the region’s Cleveland Plus branding initiative, by shortening the organization’s name and expressing more of the city’s vitality and spirit.
“We are a marketing organization that sells the city to business and leisure travelers,” explains Dennis Roche, President of Positively Cleveland. “Our messaging is upbeat and it shares what is unique, genuine and authentic about our city . . . what makes Cleveland stand out from other destinations.”
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Oct 14
The 12th annual Travel Iowa Marketplace, held on September 27th at the Iowa State Center in Ames, IA. 95 tour planners, the majority of which represent the substantial bank travel club population in Iowa, visited 94 exhibitor booths during the 3 hour trade show. Exhibitors included large Cvb’s, tucked away destinations, casino resorts, wineries, group-friendly attractions and motorcoach companies/ group tour operators.
During the morning, group tour planners were treated to educational presentations, and following the show, interested participants embarked on area familiarization tours of the surrounding area.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Oct 10
Shops
Beauchamp Place
This exclusive area is characterised by its high-class fashion shops and a village street ambience. Nestled in the heart of City ofWestminster, home to fine jewellers, boutique and leather goods shops, this historic vicinity is a great place to shop yet a more exclusive experience.
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Underground: Knightsbridge
Jermyn Streetand St James???s
Jermyn Streethas the reputation to be one of the world???s most famous centres for gentlemen???s fashion, especially for tailored suits and bespoke shirts. Traditionally only a men???s haven, now a few shops are also tailoring for women. Great shirt makers, shoemakers, milliners, perfumiers and wineries.
posted by Charles H. Russo on Oct 8
Travel to Hawaii is ramping up after recent rains have slowed bookings. The weather has cleared and sunshine has returned to the Islands!
Recently John Monahan, President and CEO of the Hawai’i Visitors and Convention Bureau (HVCB) stated “We’re enjoying blue skies and the warm sunny climate that everyone expects when coming to Hawai’i.”[1]
Repeat travelers to Hawaii are on the rise, with more than 62% of visitors enjoying the sun and sand more than once. Today’s travelers are also more likely to be independent, and rely less on group and package tours. In 2000 just over 49% of travelers were independent explorers, while in 2005 that number rose to nearly 54%.[2]
posted by Charles H. Russo on Oct 6
Registration is now open for The educational travel conference, February 3-8 in Baltimore, MD. this is the only event of the year group travel suppliers can come face-to-face with more than 250 group travel planners from alumni associations, universities, art and natural history museums, zoos, aquariums, conservation and national nonprofit organizations and more! Plus - more than 200 group tour operators, suppliers and destinations that serve the growing educational travel market for lifelong learning and affinity travel.
For more information on this conference, and other group travel related events, visit http://www.leisuregrouptravel.com/events_calendar.php
posted by Charles H. Russo on Oct 6
As the site of many Civil War battlegrounds and the home to large portions of the Underground Railroad, the Mid-Atlantic region is saturated with intriguing and awe-inspiring stories of African-Americans from this turbulent period in America’s history.
But the Mid-Atlantic’s African-American connections certainly don’t start, or stop, there. Visitors coming to the region can discover African-American legends and lore from the inception of our country to present day at our many history museums and cultural sites. Explore archaeological sites, celebrate at cultural festivals, visit stops along the Underground Railroad and view twentieth century art.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Oct 4
Miami Beach is fast becoming one of the top vacation destinations for families andtravelersalike. Miami Beach offers sun, fun and a variety of activities to choose from. Now that you have decided to vacation in Miami Beach, it is time to choose the hotel that you will reside in for your vacation. With a plethora of hotel options how does one pick the perfect Miami Beach hotel? A good way to choose a hotel is by the amenities t
hat the hotel has to offer. One of the biggest disappointments that I have encountered is getting to a hotel and expecting a service that the hotel does not offer. With all the travel tools that are available on the web, you can do a little research before you go to make sure you get what you want. Listed below are what I feel are the top 5 amenities that a hotel can offer to you and your family to make your accommodation choice perfect for you.
posted by Charles H. Russo on Sep 29
Tim Kernutt recently discovered that there is a reason that Buenos Aires is renowned as one of the prime partying destinations in the world, much to the shock of his body clock. If you ask any well-traveled young person in the world what their favourite city in the world is to party until dawn, Buenos Aires more often than not rates a mention. And, as I discovered, more impressive than the clubs and bars of Buenos Aires is the staying power of the local Porte?os.
posted by Charles H. Russo on Sep 28
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