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 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
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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.
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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.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Sep 28
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Sep 14
Dalaguete: Pueblo Antigo
As the music of the wind plays, passing by the scenic coastal road and lush vegetation of southern Cebu, we passed by the siloy (a black bird endemic to Cebu) town of Alcoy on our way to Dalaguete. The town
posted by Charles H. Russo on Sep 14
Pictrure: Oslob Church (by Arnold Sancover)
posted by Charles H. Russo on Sep 14
I am still a block away from my destination when the balls of my feet and my belly start to vibrate, but the neighborhood offers no other suggestion as to the nearby hippiefest. Finally, I see a small crowd of dreadlocked, smiling people in brightly woven hats and sweaters, offering delectable whole wheat pan relleno, several smokers, a pretentious student or two, and a man with a small baby strapped across his chest and a gourd in each hand. It is Monday evening in Buenos Aires, and I have arrived at Ciudad Cultural Konex, which hosts a weekly percussion extravaganza called La Bomba de Tiempo.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Sep 12
Kansas City in the past was known for its barbeque and its 200 fountains, perhaps more than any city in the world. But $7 billion in building has made destination-goers take notice of this formerly sleepy Midwestern city.
It may not have the theme parks of Orlando, but the city often referred to as “The Heart of America” is drawing a lot of visitors. There were 16.5 million of them last year.
One major reason: location.
“It is situated within 250 miles of both the population and geographic centers of the United States,” says one travel writer who says it appeals both to business and leisure travelers also because of its affordability.
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