Information Strategies, Inc.: Travel For Small Biz

'From King to Obama' Is on Display at Nobel Peace Center in Oslo, Norway

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:42:36 -0500

If you are heading to Northern Europe sometime during the next few months, you might want to include a visit to Oslo to view a historic exhibit on display in the Nobel Peace Center.

Amazing Places to Stay in Zambia's Luangwa Valley

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:41:43 -0500

Kafunta Safaris, owner/operator of Kafunta River Lodge and Island Bush Camp in Zambia's Luangwa National Park, recently announced a launch into the North American market.

Resort at Squaw Creek Offers Group Winter Tours and Team-Building Events

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:41:00 -0500

Squaw Valley, Calif., will host celebration to mark 50th anniversary of 1960 Winter Olympics.

Hyatt Offers 'Freebies' to Sweeten Hotel Deals

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:40:26 -0500

While Americans continue to travel in relatively large numbers, a recent survey by leading research and insight provider Mintel found that 56% of respondents are choosing shorter vacations.

Attention Oenophiles: This Is for You

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:39:53 -0500

Aficianados of the fruit of the vine flock to Northern California year-round will sample some of the finest wines in the nation.

Go to The Brando

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:37:44 -0500

Attention all Brando fans! Marlon Brando's private island - the Polynesin atoll of Tetiaroa - will become a new luxury resort upon completion in late 2011.

Where's My Seat?

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:37:05 -0500

Tired of waiting until you get to the airport to find out whether your seat is on an exit row or right next to the bathroom?

Airline Travelers Face New Security Requirements

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:36:35 -0500

Airline travelers boarding flights now—as of Aug. 15—face an added layer of security based on new federal guidelines.

Have Pet, Will Travel

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:35:58 -0500

Continental Airlines and PetRelocation.com are spreading the word about how to protect your pets from extreme heat during travel.

Flight Recorders and the Crash of Air France 447

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:35:13 -0500

The crash of Air France 447 is a reminder to all who fly of how air safety is often taken for granted.

FlightView Offers Traveling Details

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:34:50 -0500

FlightView is now supplying accurate details about your flight. Traveling continues to become more complicated with inflated costs of fuel, tickets and extra charging for luggage.

Offer From eCruises to Let Children Sail Free in April and May

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:13:52 -0500

Looking for a good deal on a family cruise to the Mediterranean in the spring?

Celebrity Adds New Mediterranean Cruises to 2010 Lineup

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:13:12 -0500

The allure of Europe combined with a cruise makes a potent combination, and in response to requests from past guests, Celebrity Cruises will deploy the Celebrity Century to the Mediterranean next summer.

ECruises Offers Deep Discounts for Carnival

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:12:30 -0500

Among the most affordable rates on upcoming Carnival cruises are available at the eCruises Web site starting at $169 for three-night cruises. All prices listed below are per-person, based on double occupancy.

It's Your Choice: Cruise Lines Team With ChoiceAir to Ease Flight Links

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:32:58 -0500

Guests of Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Cruises gain options and peace of mind with new ChoiceAir alliance.

Traveling on Business Regularly? Take Some Tips From a Super Frequent Flier

Mon, 2 Feb 2009 12:09:35 -0500

Paul Siddle, who trains business people about corporate etiquette, is constantly on the run, but he tries not be rushed.

Golf in Paradise

Mon, 2 Feb 2009 12:04:14 -0500

Some of the games’ greatest names have brought their experience and talent to the design of superb links found on the Riviera Maya in Cancun.

Cancun’s World Class Shopping

Mon, 2 Feb 2009 09:11:45 -0500

As Mexico ’s most visited destination, Cancun is famous for its world class shopping. Designed to be sensational, Cancun is home to a dozen malls, 250 hotels and over four hundred restaurants.

Find the Finest Mexican Cuisine in Cancun

Mon, 2 Feb 2009 09:11:07 -0500

Mexican cuisine is recognized as one of the three most popular food styles in the world-and where better to enjoy it than Cancun?

Holiday Fun for Kids in Atlanta

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 15:34:13 -0500

The Children’s Holiday Gala and the Children’s Christmas Parade, hosted by the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

Hilton Hospitality For Small Businesses

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 15:31:42 -0500

Hilton Meetings, a service offered by Hilton Hotels & Resorts that caters to small business owners and meeting planners.

Yuletide Belgian Adventure

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 15:30:31 -0500

The Christmas Package, an overnight stay in a recently renovated hotel that offers a breakfast buffet, afternoon tea, a weekday guided tour and a wrapped Christmas present in the room when you arrive.

Holiday Shopping Spree in California Wine Country

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 15:29:37 -0500

Shop, Sip and Celebrate is a gift package offered to customers who spend more than $100 in local stores in Healdsburg, Calif., a popular destination in Wine Country.

Winter Fishing in Guatemala

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 15:28:47 -0500

Customized fishing trips for corporate groups to the world’s best freshwater and saltwater destinations.

Red Carpet Christmas in Hollywood

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 15:26:21 -0500

Red Carpet Christmas gives clients the opportunity to receive a consultation, cut, deep-conditioning hair masque and style by celebrity stylist and beauty expert Billy Lowe.

"November Christmas" in Canada

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 15:22:17 -0500

Christmas in November at The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge.

Virgin Islands Holiday Getaway

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 15:21:16 -0500

Spending Christmas and New Year’s at the Biras Creek Resort, a retreat that can be accessed by air or sea only.

Hawaiian Holidays

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 15:19:54 -0500

The Hana Fall Special Getaway and the Explore Hana packages offer room discounts and extra amenities to guests visiting The Hotel Hana-Maui and Honua Spa between Oct. 19 and Dec. 23.

Spend Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year's at the Valencia in Texas

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 15:18:50 -0500

What it is?Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s packages at the Hotel Valencia in San Antonio, Texas.

Males Flock To Eastern Europe as Stag Offerings Grow

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:54:27 -0400

Eastern Europe is growing in popularity for many stags, with the help of professional stag weekend organizers such as Release Travel. In the last six months' demand has grown in places such as Brno, Krakow and Kiev, making them exciting additions to the possible stag weekend list.

Norway Offers Outdoor Adventures, Other Unique Diversions

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 12:59:00 -0400

Marking the 150th anniversary of the word in print, Norway offers Americans a "Passport to Friluftsliv," announcing custom itineraries through partner tour operators that allow travelers in Norway to personally experience friluftsliv.

Travelers Offered Service To Expedite Customs Clearance

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:16:35 -0400

In an attempt to speed customs clearance for frequent travelors and others, a new program is set to start June 1. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection is testing an expedited screening process for low-risk U.S. travelers entering the country from international destinations.

Borders Offers Travel Kiosks To Ease Research, Spur Sales

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:15:52 -0400

Travel-guidebook publisher Frommer’s and Whatsonwhen, a leading provider of online travel products and services—both John Wiley and Sons imprints—have created the Borders Trip Recommender for Borders’ new Travel Kiosk.

Lisbon -- Embracing the Past, Seizing the Future

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:13:55 -0400

When you visit Lisbon, if you don’t want to go outside the city, the best way to try wines from several areas is to go to the Sala Ogival da Viniportugal (Terreiro do Paco, open Tues-Sat from 11-7).

New Website Permits Tourists, Affecinados To Plan California Wine Tasting Adventure

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:13:19 -0400

California is famous for its wineries. Now there is an online tool to help wine afficinados and ordinary tourists to plan a visit or tour.

Test Helps Check For Simple Food Reactions That Could Be Harming You During Travel

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:41:01 -0400

When people are traveling regularly for business, they may be dining on foods not normally part of their diet. Ironically, travelers can feel unusually tired or suffer headaches and other stress, and not even connect it to the change in diet.

Facts About Exposure To TB During Airline Flights Released By WHO and CDCH

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:40:20 -0400

Two of the best informed agencies on TB released guidelines and facts about TB exposure on airlines. The joint release was sparked by an Atlanta lawyer's trips to Europe and Canada after being diagnosed with a virulent form of TB resistant to most drugs.

Being Safe and Secure While Traveling and What to Do If You Get Sick

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:40:09 -0400

In today’s global marketplace, more people are traveling to countries around the world for both business and leisure reasons. It is important to be aware of security and personal health issues while abroad.

New Website Automatically Creates Master Travel Itineraries and Provides Maps, Weather, Directions and Destination Information

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:15:10 -0400

Throw away that bulky manila folder with all the print-outs of flight, hotel and rental car details, maps, directions, weather forecasts, and notes for a trip. Now there's TripIt, a free online service that automatically organizes all of a person’s travel information into a master travel itinerary, no matter where the traveler booked.

Healthcare Professionals Offered Travel, Work Opportunities To Ease Career "Burn-Out"

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:39:35 -0400

One way nurses can travel and earn money at the same time is through programs that place them in other locations for varying lengths of time. This growing trend, accelerating as many nurses over age 50, is also an excellent way of avoiding burnout which is a recognized career issue.

Online Mental Health Communities Help Travelers With Addictions Stay Connected

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:38:58 -0400

Travelers in recovery from drug or alcohol addiction, or those living with depression and anxiety conditions, face the challenge of being away from their therapist or support community (AA). Now, online mental health communities dedicated to those issues offer frequent travelers away to belong to a community and share their daily issues.

"Wind Village" is the Newest Friuli Venezia Giulia Attraction In Northern Italy

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:37:39 -0400

The Wind Village of Lignano, a new destination dedicated to those who love wind and sea, deserves particular attention. Located at the two main seaside resorts of northern Italy, it is dedicated to aquatic sports from May to October.

Golfing Vacations In Scotland, Ireland Still Available

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:37:16 -0400

Adventures In Golf (AIG) are extending their registration period for their exclusive golf vacations in both Ireland and Scotland for their summer 2008 programs.

Website Offers Free Information On Hawaian Attractions

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:36:41 -0400

Visitors to Hawaii can plan ahead with free information on over 100 island destinations. At USATravelPal.com, visitors can find information and suggestions about many attractions on all of Hawaii's islands. USATravelPal provides information on beaches, hiking trails, hotels, and restaurants.

Listing Of Australian Facilities Available For Boating Enthusiasts

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:36:03 -0400

Australia's most comprehensive and customer focused boating industry resource is open to the public. The new website features the latest news and developments in the Australian marine industry, as well as the largest boating and marine directory in Australia.

Travelers To Europe Offered Online Europass Guide Matching Options With Itinerary

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:33:01 -0400

North American visitors to Europe have an opportunity to search for customized rail passes that fit their travel plans. Many travelers planning a vacation want to find a rail pass combination that matches their itinerary and avoid choosing an option that is longer and hence more expensive or one that is too short and forces them to buy additional tickets at higher prices.

Free Eurail, International Phone Offered By Leading Rail Booking Site

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:32:26 -0400

Railpass.com, the largest US provider of global rail passes, will be giving away one international Motorola phone per day, and one Eurail 15-day Flexi pass (valued at $1,000 for travel within 2 months) per week to selected website users through June 30th.

By Foregoing Vacations, Small Business Leaders May Be Hurting Their Firms

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:31:59 -0400

Americans take the fewest vacation days (14) on average than any other country. Entrepreneurs take even less time off. Just 5.5 days according to a recent survey by Information Strategies, Inc., the parent of this newsletter.

All-Inclusive Spa Resorts Now Offering Kids Programs To Encourage Family Visits

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:31:30 -0400

Pueblo Bonito Oceanfront Resorts & Spas is known for having ideal properties that are perfect for couples, weddings and even girlfriend getaways. Now, the Pueblo Bonito properties offer amenities and programs that specifically cater to children, parents and family travel.

New Website Offers Low-Cost Travel Inside Europe With New Search Features

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:26:02 -0400

As the dollar has fallen against European currencies, Americans are increasingly using low cost inter-Europe airlines to move about the continent.

Take a Ride on the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:10:56 -0400

The largest of New York's Finger Lakes, Cayuga, and the nearby Village of Skaneateles, appeal to wine lovers regardless of budget and experience.

Beachside Resort Celebrates Hemingway in Key West

Thu, 22 May 2008 11:54:30 +0000

Crystal blue waters, sunny skies and Key Wests unique carefree spirit are some of the elements that inspired Ernest Hemingway to make the island his home for more than ten years.

Airline Passengers Will Get More Compensation If They Are Bumped

Wed, 7 May 2008 13:39:11 +0000

Airlines will start paying more if they involuntarily bump passengers with confirmed reseravations. Starting May 21st, these rates will almost double.

Hyatt Regency Opens in Trinidad

Thu, 1 May 2008 22:20:33 +0000

Hyatt Regency Trinidad hosted a formal Grand Opening gala the evening of April 4, 2008, becoming the first full service hotel to open in the dual island nation of Trinidad & Tobago in 46 years. While the hotel welcomed its first guests on January 29, 2008, the elegant Grand Opening marked a celebratory occasion to announce its upscale accommodations, dining, Spa Esencia and business services to the world.

Navigation Tool Steers Visitors to Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:35:18 -0400

The Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, a 165-mile thread through a five-county region in eastern Pennsylvania, has launched a new online navigation tool to bridge together the people, places and experience of the Delaware, Lehigh and Wyoming Valleys.

Discover Argentina's Wine Route Treasure

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:12:43 -0400

Kids Get Spa Treatment In New Loews Hotel Offering

Thu, 1 May 2008 22:18:25 +0000

At participating Loews Hotels from Santa Monica to Lake Las Vegas, tweens and teens can now add 'spa' on their list of vacation to-dos through a customized collection of playful packages that include colorful manis, fruity pedis, princess-like up-dos, cleansing facials, aromatic massages, make-up lessons and more.

Mexican Resort Chain Offers Free Children's Accommodations, Activities

Thu, 1 May 2008 22:17:37 +0000

Free accommodations for kids, a daily kids' club, welcome gifts, and dining discounts make family travel easy at Marquis Los Cabos, which offers a "Marquis Kids Package" from now until October 10, 2008.

Bed-And-Breakfast Inns Offer Packages Aimed At Stimulus Check Holders

Thu, 1 May 2008 22:15:30 +0000

Many of the tax rebate checks coming soon to individuals and families across the country will likely be spent on summer and fall vacations, according to a study by the Tourism Institute at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Ritz-Carlton Offers Tour of New York City Waterfalls

Thu, 1 May 2008 22:14:50 +0000

From July 15 through Oct. 15, the Ritz-Carlton New York, Battery Park will offer the New York City Waterfalls Break package, which will take groups of up to 150 on a tour of the man-made waterfalls located in New York's East River.

Additional Discounts On Summer Cruises Available Through Summit Cruise Vacations

Thu, 1 May 2008 22:04:33 +0000

Vacations At SummitCruiseVacations.com, competitive cruise deals and 80 travel agents online are now available to travelers who want to get the most from their vacation dollars. Leading agency Summit Travel Group today announced the opening of a cruise vacation store that lets customers research, compare and purchase cruise packages.

Bed-And-Breakfast Inns Offer Packages Aimed At Stimulus Check Holders

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:56:59 +0000

Mexican Resort Chain Offers Free Children's Accommodations, Activities

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:56:03 +0000

New Maui Wedding Packages Available

Thu, 1 May 2008 22:19:25 +0000

Hotel Hana-Maui and Honua Spa, located on the eastern coast of Maui, an area known for its lush tropics and rich history, now offers new packages for Hawaiian destination weddings.

Japanese Visitors Can Purchase a Rail Pass Prior To Departure

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:35:17 +0000

RailPass.com has added Japan Rail Pass to its offering of international rail passes and tickets, joining Europe, Australia, North America and New Zealand. RailPass.com is offering the most complete selection of Japan Rail Passes available on the Internet to North American travelers.

All the Splendor of the Mayan World in Second Life

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:33:53 +0000

The Mexico Tourism Board has announced the opening of the "Mayan World", a "virtual site of Second Life" beginning on April 3rd, 2008. Visitors experience the magic, nature, culture, as well and many other wonders offered in the Mayan World.

Timeshare Exchange Program Offers Asian Cruises

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:31:39 +0000

The vacation exchange and timeshare exchange group, RCI®, has launched RCI Cruise, the first cruise vacation exchange in Asia. RCI entered into an agreement with ICE Gallery Asia Pacific (ICE) to offer RCI subscribing members in Asia a choice of 10,000 cruise itineraries from among the world's leading cruise liners.

Discover Argentina's Wine Route Treasure

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 19:54:03 +0000

Argentina's reputation as a world-class wine producer continues to grow as new wines and production regions emerge, and as state of the art wineries set in outstanding facilities complement traditional colonial mansions. Thousands of visitors are attracted each year to experience the Wine Route circuit where they visit wineries and learn from experts the secrets of wine production, which some sources date back to the 1500s.

Top Five Reasons to Have Your Business Meeting in Scotland

Sun, 24 Feb 2008 17:10:40 +0000

1. Accessible and Accommodating. 2. Savings. 3. Unique Venues. 4. Tradition of Innovation. 5. Scottish Hospitality.