Head North to Norway's Northern Lights
Fantastic aerial display featured in tours sponsored by private, government agencies.

Breakfast in Beverly Hills
Bed-and-breakfast packages, exclusive VIP perks and a food drive to benefit communities in need brings breakfast back in style.

The Los Angeles Zoo Association Sponsors a Real Kenyan Safari
Wildlife and nature enthusiasts can embark on a 12-day excursion this summer that takes travelers on a safari through the African outdoors.

Spectacular, Luxury Train Travel Through Western Canada Offering Incentives To Book Early
Some of the most scenic train excursions in the world originate in Western Canada.

Amtrak Touting Fuel Efficient, Economical Train Travel As A "Green Experience"
Travelers looking to "go green" and see the country need look no further than a train vacation from Vacations by Rail.

Travelers To Europe Offered Online Europass Guide Matching Options With Itinerary
North American visitors to Europe have an opportunity to search for customized rail passes that fit their travel plans.

Free Eurail, International Phone Offered By Leading Rail Booking Site
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 per week to selected website users through June 30th.

By Foregoing Vacations, Small Business Leaders May Be Hurting Their Firms
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
Pueblo Bonito Oceanfront Resorts & Spas is known for having ideal properties that are perfect for couples, weddings and even girlfriend getaways. 

New Website Offers Low-Cost Travel Inside Europe With New Search Features
As the dollar has fallen against European currencies, Americans are increasingly using low cost inter-Europe airlines to move about the continent.

Railpass Offers Dad’s Day, Graduation Gift Packages For Limited Time
Railpass.com, the one-stop-shop for rail tickets and rail passes covering Europe, Australia, Asia and the Americas, now offers three exclusive Grad Gift Packs for anyone traveling abroad this year.

Online Service Offers Comparative Information On Maupintours
Many individuals utilize Maupintours for their vacations.   Invicta Group Inc. is now offering discounts for 13 destinations that are promoted at their website.

Seeing The World One Pedal Stroke At A Time Is Goal Of Tour Specialists, Trek Travel
Trek Travel, which provides worldwide bike trips across the Pacific Islands, Europe and North and Central America, now offers Spring and Summer trips.

Nationwide Half-Price Milage Charges On RV Reservations Through 2007
While travelers nationwide grumble about paying more at the pump, RV vacationers can breathe a sigh of relief. Now through March 31, Cruise America RV rental is offering half-priced mileage charges on all new reservations for RV travel through the end of 2007.

Free Website For Vacation Rental Properties Highlights Growth Of Sector
Many families are choosing to utilize vacation rental properties as an alternative to hotels and motels.  At the same time, property owners are increasingly using alternative media, especially the Internet, to market their properties.

New “RoadLogs” For Mexico Announced By American Couple, Car Insurance Provider
The sometimes hazardous decision to drive in Mexico is being made easier by two Americans in conjunction with Mexpro, a provider of auto insurance for US and Canadian vehicles.

Travel Insurance Gaining Importance As America’s Population Ages, Travels More
The jury is still out as to whether individuals and families should purchase travel insurance but it does offer a measure of security, particularly for older travelers.

Europass Getting Aggressive By Offering Discount, Credit On Purchases In Fall
Buy any railpass before November 10, and Rail Europe will credit 25% of the purchase price towards another European rail product—either a pass or ticket(s) —booked before the end of the year.

Fuel Efficient, Environmentally-Friendly Autos Available For Rental By Hertz
Hertz has a new collection of fuel-efficient, environmentally friendly cars that are both easy on the wallet and suitable for families and small groups traveling together. The Hertz Green Collection features Toyota Camry, Ford Fusion, Buick LaCrosse and Hyundai Sonata.

Vacation Rental Homes Facing Competitive Crunch, Rental Costs May Dip For Vacationers
Second homes and investment properties face a crunch in new competitors as interest rates rise and vacationers stay closer to home.  This could mean reduce rental charges in coming years.

Virgin Vacations Offers Package For Race Car Enthusiast Converging On Brazil For October Formula 1 Event
Brazil vacation packages including vacations to Sao Paulo have interested vacationers for many years. Recently announced vacation packages from Virgin Vacations’, Sao Paulo Special, has visions of Brazil becoming a reality.

Fishing Camp Vacations Growing In Popularity For Many Families, Business Groups
Many American families are turning to fishing camp vacations as another way of re-bonding. Fishing camp vacations are also used by company management to draw senior executives closer together.

Looking At Sex Seminars, Italy And Food Being Offered For Those Seeking Something Different
For a travel experience to italy that is completely different, a series of self-actualization seminars are being offered to professionals and others next year.
The Pronto Professional Seminars flagship offering  “will discuss what people say they want from intimate relationships, exactly how they prevent themselves from getting it—and why.”

Families Can Have DVD Entertainment, Other Features In Hertz Rentals During Summer
The Hertz Corporation has announced a family-friendly offer for the summer vacation season that promises to make family vacations even more entertaining: $30 off DVD-equipped vehicles from June 1 through September 15, 2006.

Aspen Resort Going All Out To Attract Summer Visitors
The famed ski resort now offers new services to attract summer visitors as airline service to Aspen improves.

Sixty-Seven Percent of Small Business Owners Planning Summer Break, But Many Will Continue Working While Vacationing
Two-thirds of small business owners (67%) are planning to take at least one full week of vacation this summer, according to the OPEN from American Express(SM) 2006 Semi-Annual Monitor.

Villa Vacations Available In Europe Via Website From Industry Leader
HomesAway, the pioneers of the villa vacation, is responding to the growing North American demand for authentic European travel experiences with the addition of several new properties in Spain, Italy and France.

Maine Rafting Adventures Proving Family, Company Affairs
In 1976, six hundred brave souls rafted the whitewater rapids of the upper Kennebec River to its confluence with the Dead River. Two hundred years earlier in 1775, another group of intrepid warriors under the leadership of Benedict Arnold, branched off the Kennebec and paddled up the Dead River in a fateful attempt to capture Quebec. The two parties had something in common.

Recent Survey Identifies “Hot” Spots For Business Executives On Vacation
Vacation travel will always be popular among work-weary Americans -- particularly affluent travelers who want to spend their well-deserved time off in the most desirable destinations.

Spa Treatments Often Helpful To Business Executives On Vacation
A growing trend in vacation offerings are spa treatments for both men and women who are depressurizing from their business activities.

New Web-Based Technology, "Mini Vacation System," Expected to Revolutionize Timeshare Marketing
(MiniVac) Tracker, a new, web-based leads and tracking system is expected to change the marketing functions for the timeshare industry, estimated at 10 billion, nationally.