posted by Charles H. Russo on Nov 12
You will ask yourself why you waited so long - one visit to this island paradise will convince you to come back again and again. Anna Maria Island - located just off the coast of Sarasota, FL is a laid back vacation getaway. Miles of sandy beaches and rejuvenating sunshine will maximize your vacation experience.
Where to stay:
Options are endless, if you’re interested in a vacation rental on Anna Maria Island you should try out Island Real Estate, the choices and selection are unmatched. If you’re an on the beach and pampered kind of traveler, a bed and breakfast might be just your speed.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Oct 27
Setting sail in early 2008, Scenic Tours River Cruising’s all new “space-ships” will be the highest standard river cruise ships ever built in Europe. Completely unrivaled on European waterways, the vessels feature large open-air balconies with over 25 sq. feet of space. Passengers can enjoy luxurious five-star accommodations while cruising along Europe’s magnificent Rhine and Danube rivers.
“We are very eager to launch the first of four brand new vessels. Working with Europe’s pre-eminent river ship designers and naval architects, we developed a totally new design in river cruise ships exclusive to Scenic Tours,” stated Vice President of Sales and Marketing, North America, Nicole De Wilde. “These unique ships will undoubtedly make Scenic Tours River Cruising the ultimate river cruising experience.”
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Oct 20
Majestic America Line, one of the world’s premier river cruise lines and the largest river and coastal cruising company in America, announced today that despite tremendous efforts by the company, many esteemed partners and thousands of previous guests, the U.S. Congress has decided that the Delta Queen should not continue operating on America’s rivers beyond 2008.
Majestic America Line is committed to providing this American treasure with a proper and well-deserved send-off, and it will spend the Delta Queen’s 2008 farewell season celebrating this historic landmark with the communities and people who hold her storied tradition of sailing the waterways of the United States so dear.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Oct 20
Southwest Airlines Vacations now offers one-night packages to several destinations, including Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Tampa Bay, San Diego, Seattle, New Orleans and Los Angeles, with plans to introduce one-night packages in all Southwest Airlines Vacations destinations by the end of this year.
Customers who will benefit from these great new package offerings are:
• Customers looking to fly in the day before a cruise and stay one night, or stay one night after their cruise returns to port
• Customers looking for a quick getaway
• Customers wanting to meet with friends and family in destination
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Oct 2
Just a two hour bus ride from Buenos Aires and a few centuries back in time, there is a bona fide gaucho pueblo. San Antonio de Areco, 112 km from the capital city, is by presidential decree a historical town of national interest, and with good reason. Dispersed amongst the beautiful period houses are authentic pulperias, almac?nes and the long-established workshops of craftsmen and artisans.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Sep 27
posted by Charles H. Russo on Sep 27
posted by Charles H. Russo on Sep 20
I’m up near Dallas tonight, ready to hop out of my hotel bed tomorrow and start working the finishing touches on a Texas drag racing story that I’m writing for Texas Highways magazine.
posted by Charles H. Russo on Sep 13
A letter faxed to U.S. and Canadian travel agents on Tuesday outlines Carnival Corp.’s necessary move to cut out the payment of commissions on the air portion of cruise bookings. The new policy will go into effect for all new bookings beginning October 15.
The letter, written by Carnival Corp.’s vice president of marketing, Jack Anderson, outlines the reason for the switch. “As you are aware,” he writes, “several years ago the airlines stopped paying commissions on airfare.
However, our cruise brands continued to pay commissions to agents for air bookings. During this period, airline prices to cruise lines have increased.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Sep 13
How do you trick your kid into admiring modern architects like Mies van der Rohe and the wedding-cake intricacies of the 1925 Chicago Tribune