Monday, July 30, 2018

Hilton Introduces New "Philly Foodie" Package, Available Through November 10th

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Experience the City of Brotherly Love Through the Stomach

PHILADELPHIA, PA—Keeping up with its reputation for creating memorable guest experiences, Hilton has unveiled a new package perfect for those looking to discover Philadelphia through its culinary treasures—The Philly Foodie.

From cheesesteaks to beer, this limited time offer includes:
  • Enjoy one of Philadelphia’s most iconic dishes, with 10% off a Philly Cheesesteak Tour
  • Sip the best of Philly thanks to 10% off and a free pint glass at City Brew Tour
  • Stop by Top Chef alum Nick Elmi’s Royal Boucherie and receive 15% off charcuterie and bottled wine
  • New customers to food delivery service GrubHub will receive$10 off any order of $15 or more.
  • Grab a midnight snack with a $10 pantry credit at participating Hilton hotels
  • Free hotel parking at participating Hilton hotels

This limited time package is based on availability and bookable now through November 10, 2018. To learn more about participating hotels around the region and to start planning your Philadelphia adventure, visit the Philly Foodie Special Offer Page or call 1(800) 774-1500 and request the Philly Foodie Package.

Sunday, July 29, 2018

The 17 Best Museums In Amsterdam

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One of the world’s most underrated museum capitals, Amsterdam contains one of the highest concentrations of museums and other cultural institutions in the world. From the Dutch Masters of painting to the contemporary worlds of art, architecture, and design, not to mention the wild (and sometimes wacky!) natural world, here’s a quick guide to some of our favourites.

THE CLASSICS

Some of the world’s most beloved and popular museums are located right in Amsterdam. Here are just a few of the can’t-miss museums in the city, most of which need no introduction.
Art lovers the world over have dreamed of spending countless hours in this most important museum, reopened in 2013 after a ten-year renovation costing 375 million Euro. Some of the most significant artworks from the Dutch Masters are found here, from the Dutch Golden Age of Vermeer, Rembrandt, Frans Hals, Jan Steen, and more. You will also see a small Asian collection in its own special pavilion, along with distinctive blue-and-white Delftware, and a lovely landscaped garden (free for anyone to visit). With a collection of 1 million artworks, you’ll only see about 8,000 on display at any given time: all the better to return again and again.
The young Jewish girl and diarist lived here at Prinsengracht 263 during the Second World War, hiding in an attic with her family for over two years. Established as a museum in 1960, you will see historical documents, preserved rooms, original objects (including Anne’s original diary and other notebooks), photographs, and more tell the story of the persecution of the Jews during the Second World War.
One of the most-visited museums in the world, Van Gogh’s clout is indisputable, and it’s here where the largest collection of his works resides. With over 200 paintings, 500 drawings and 700 letters, you will likely see all your favourites here. From Sunflowers(one of the most expensive artworks to be sold at the auction house) to his famous landscapes, still-lifes and self-portraits, the recently expanded and refurbished museum is where you can immerse yourself in Van Gogh’s colour-saturated world.
One of the first European women to amass a major art collection, the wealthy collector Helene Kröller-Müller had an exacting eye and prescient taste in art, amassing one of the largest collections of Van Gogh’s work—second only to the Van Gogh Museum—with over 90 paintings and 185 drawings, along with the work of other artists including Picasso, Braque, Piet Mondrian and more. Transferring her entire collection of 20,000 artworks to the Dutch public in 1935, you can see her splendid collection on her country estate, located in the Hoge Veluwe National Park in Otterlo (about 1 hour west of Amsterdam by car). There is also a beautiful sculpture garden within the forest, one of the largest in Europe.
Jump into the contemporary art and design world at the largest Dutch museum dedicated to everything ‘new’ from the last 150 years. From Cezanne, Kandinsky, De Kooning, Koons, Matisse, Mondrian, Picasso, Pollock, Warhol and others, it’s a whirlwind of styles and colours. From the history of design and major movements like Bauhaus, the Amsterdam School, De Stijl and more, its 90,000-strong collection is sure to captivate.
An offshoot of the St. Petersburg museum in Russia, you will see differently themed exhibitions on display at the Dutch arm of the Hermitage. There is a focus on Russian history and culture, with rotating exhibitions from outsider art to Golden Age Dutch painting (of course!), and Italian sculpture—just check the website to see what’s on display during your visit.
The home studio of Rembrandt from 1639 to 1656, just up the street from city hall, its 17thC interior and furnishings have been reconstructed for visitors. Here you’ll see 260 sketches, a printmaking studio, as well as paintings by artists who worked in Amsterdam around the time of Rembrandt are shown, along with a few Rembrandt paintings.

TEXTILE AND DECORATIVE ARTS

Fashion lovers and textile fiends will find this museum a delight. Originally from a private collection and now a public museum, about 4,000 pieces in all make this comprehensive collection a standout, from 17thC bags to modern luxury designers (Chanel! Dior! Gucci! Hermès! Vuitton!). From embroidered, bejewelled, and intricate handmade designs from all eras of history, the blank canvas of the humble carryall (or the status bag) tell a detailed story about the wearer’s life.

FILM AND PHOTOGRAPHY

You won’t be able to miss this sleek white building on the northern waterfront’s edge. Indeed, you will also find a place to get your fix of cutting-edge cinematic exhibitions, retrospectives, and edgy contemporary movies here. The most important centre of cinema in the country, it’s worth the free ferry ride alone.
This well-regarded photography museum highlights works from major photographers such as Diane Arbus, Anton Corbijn, Cy Twombly, Helen Levitt, and more in a renovated canal house. Various exhibitions are rotating throughout the year, along with children’s workshops and activities.

GREAT FOR FAMILIES

Here are a few picks that are great if you’re travelling with the family, with interactive exhibits and plenty of entertainment and learning for the little ones.
Highlighting the story of Amsterdam through art, artifacts, household objects and archaeological discoveries, the rich history of Holland’s capital can be discovered here, housed in a former orphanage and convent. There are more than 70,000 artifacts to be found, with colourful interactive displays and multimedia exhibits that bring the city to life.
A major part of Dutch history, the maritime exploits of the country, are unfurled here. Housed in a former naval storehouse, paintings, scale models, weapons and world maps highlight the explorers, cartographers and more, from the worlds of shipping and sailing. You’ll find a life-sized replica of the Dutch East India Company’s ship, the Amsterdam, moored at the dock alongside the museum, along with interactive children’s exhibits.
A favourite with families, this science and technology museum will entertain the kids all day long, with all kinds of interactive and hands-on exhibits, videos, and activities. From discovering the furthest edges of the universe to an innovation gallery and a science lab where you can build, play, and learn, the museum is always changing things up to keep it fresh and new.
Tropenmuseum of World Culture
Within the greenery of the Oosterpark, you’ll find the grand building of the Tropenmuseum, with its beautiful light-filled hall, characterized by open balconies and a grand staircase. The museum specializes in the stories of collective humankind and universal themes, particularly from non-western cultures. An offshoot of the museum, the award-winning Tropenmuseum Junior was created for kids aged 6 to 13, with interactive exhibits designed to engage and educate.

THE NATURAL WORLD

Dive into the natural world with two of these intriguing places, also great for older kids.
Established in 1838 and the oldest zoo in the Netherlands (not to mention in continental Europe), there are 27 historic buildings on site to wander throughout. With an aquarium, a planetarium, an arboretum and even an art collection, there is surprisingly more here than one expects. (An odd fact: the world’s last quagga, a now-extinct subspecies of zebra, passed away at the zoo in 1883, although there are breeding programs now to recreate it).
One of the oldest botanical gardens in the world, it was first established in 1638 as a herb garden for doctors and pharmacists of the city in the days of the plague. Step into the world of exotic plants. With more than 4,000 species from all over the world, wander through its greenhouses, marvelling at Victoria, the garden’s 150-year-old water lily who opens her blooms daily at dusk, a delightful butterfly conservatory, and a centuries-old agave plant that dates back to the Roman era.
Weird and wonderful, look at the world through the tiniest lens of all at Micropia, a museum devoted entirely to microbes! It was Dutchman Antoni van Leeuwenhoek, an amateur microscope enthusiast (and draper by trade) who was the first person in the world to view bacteria. Dive into his world with some excellent interactive exhibits and a fascinating look at our everyday world, from the most diminutive perspective.
The Slow Road

 ANNIK BOULVA

Trip Designer Annik (pronounced “a knick”) Boulva caught the travel bug the old-fashioned way, when skiing brought her to training camps in France, Argentina, Chile and beyond. Since then, she’s spent the better part of a decade guiding and researching trips through France for B&R.

Wednesday, July 25, 2018

10 Fantastic All-Inclusive Offerings With Regent Seven Seas Cruises, The Most Inclusive Luxury Experience™ #Cruise

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Family-Owned Cruises-N-More Recommends Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ 6-Star, All-Suite, All-Balcony Ships, Le Cordon Bleu Menus and Superior Space and Service Ratios

 –Sophisticated ambiance, all-suite accommodations, superb cuisine, and the world's greatest destinations: excellence without limits. This is Regent Seven Seas Cruises.
If you are searching for the ultimate ultra-luxury experience, where even the most sought-after amenities are included, the cruise experts at Cruises-N-More recommend a voyage with Regent Seven Seas Cruises.
10 Outstanding all-inclusive elements of the Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ ultra-luxury experience:
  1. Roundtrip business class air on intercontinental flights
  2. Roundtrip air on domestic flights
  3. Unlimited shore excursions
  4. 1-night pre-cruise hotel package
  5. Unlimited beverages, including fine wines and premium spirits
  6. Open bars and lounges plus in-suite mini-bar replenished daily
  7. Pre-paid gratuities
  8. Specialty restaurants
  9. Transfers between airport and ship
  10. Unlimited wifi
The Regent Seven Seas Cruises experience also includes:
  • An extraordinary staff-to-guest ratio of at most 1 to 1.5
  • Intimate, luxurious ships that feature no more than 375 suites, resulting in stellar service, no lines and no waiting
  • All-suite accommodations, 98% with private balconies
  • World-famous canyon ranch® spa fitness center and steam and sauna rooms
  • Spectacular production shows, virtuoso musical performances, culinary demonstrations and wine tastings
  • A sophisticated ambiance and an elegant casual dress code
  • The comfort of smoke-free environments throughout almost the entirety of our ships
  • Enticing voyages to more than 450 destinations around the world, aboard perfectly-sized ships that can access the world’s most intimate ports that larger vessels cannot reach
You’ll also find:
  1. Serene suites, designed with you in mind
  2. Exquisite cuisine, savor fine wines, gourmet meals
  3. Onboard activities, a warm & friendly ambiance
  4. Concierge amenities, distinctive amenities -- luxury, service & privilege
  5. Personalized options, make your vacation your own
  6. Enrichment series, expand your horizons
Regent Seven Seas Cruises sets the standard for luxury by striving for the ultimate achievement – perfection – and their ships are an outstanding way to sail to the world’s most beautiful destinations. Guests really can have it all aboard Regent Seven Seas Cruises®.
Cruises-N-More offers select benefits for our clients and has over 19 years of dedicated service in the travel industry. To work with Cruises-N-More, a Travel Leaders Group President's Club and Inner Circle top agency, please contact a Cruises-N-More cruise specialist at 800-733-2048 (toll-free USA/Canada), 0-808-189-1292 (toll-free U.K.), 800-076-002 (toll-free Australia) or +1-407-771-4454.

Tuesday, July 24, 2018

WOW Air Will Get You To Iceland Fall 2018 With $99 Flights

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Low-cost one-way flights to Reykjavik are available from eight U.S. cities
- WOW air, Iceland's premiere economy airline, announced special $99 one-way fares today from eight U.S. cities to Reykjavik in August, September and October. The discounted flights will be available from Boston (BOS), New York (JFK), Chicago (ORD), Cleveland (CLE), Dallas – Fort Worth (DFW), St. Louis (STL), San Francisco (SFO) and Pittsburgh (PIT) to Iceland (KEF).
Fares are on sale now and will be offered on select flights between August 6, 2018 and October 26, 2018. Tickets can be purchased at www.wowair.us.
"We are excited to invite visitors from the United States to experience all that Iceland has to offer in the fall," said Skúli Mogensen, founder and CEO of WOW air. "We continue to see demand for our affordable transatlantic offerings and we hope that Americans can take advantage of these low prices and enjoy Iceland in the coming months."
September and October are considered the start of the Northern Lights season, and these low price flights give lucky travelers the opportunity to see the natural phenomenon among other cultural activities going on in the city.
On August 7th - 11th visitors can support and participate in Reykjavik Pride and then stay to cheer on thousands of runners the next weekend on August 18th for the Reykjavik Marathon before celebrating at Reykjavik Culture Night on the 19th.  Film buffs interested in attending one of the biggest and most diverse cultural events in Iceland can come to the Reykjavik International Film Festival from September 27th - October 7th.
Launched in November 2011, WOW air now connects 39 destinations across the U.S. and Europe with the Icelandic capital. WOW air transported 2.8 million passengers in 2017, an increase of 69% on the previous year.
* From Boston (BOS), New York (JFK), Chicago (ORD), Cleveland (CLE), Dallas – Fort Worth (DFW), St. Louis (STL), San Francisco (SFO) and Pittsburgh (PIT) to Iceland (KEF). Based on lowest one-way WOW basic fare when booking round trip flights online. Includes all taxes, fees and carrier charges. Available for travel August 6, 2018 – October 26, 2018. The offer applies for 800 seats on selected flights, during the travel period and is subject to availability. Restrictions and baggage fees apply. Lowest advertised fare is exclusive to MyWOW members.
About WOW air
WOW air offers the lowest fares, a modern fleet with the lowest emissions and the biggest smile; this is the WOW air promise to its valuable customers. As of spring 2018, the airline services 39 destinations across Europe and North America including Dublin, London, Paris, Berlin, and Copenhagen.
Established in November 2011 by Icelandic entrepreneur Skúli Mogensen, the purple airline flies with Airbus A320, Airbus A321 and Airbus A330 models. WOW air boasts one of the world's youngest fleet, with an average aircraft age of just 2 years.
WOW air was ranked as the 7th best low-cost airline in Europe at the 2013, 2014 and 2015 Skytrax World Airline Awards and was the youngest airline in the top ten.
For additional information and bookings please visit https://wowair.us/.

Cunard Announces 10-Day Sale, Up to 50% Off Launch Fares Plus Up To $800 Onboard Credit Per Stateroom Until August 3, 2018




Sale features up to 50% off Launch Fares plus up to $800 Onboard Credit per stateroom
Luxury cruise line company Cunard today announced a 10-Day Sale, which features up to 50% savings plus up to $800 Onboard Credit per stateroom on select voyages on Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth.
Guests can reserve a voyage under the 10-Day Sale now until August 3, 2018 under the promotion code RG5.
The 10-Day Sale applies to new bookings only. The offer features:
  • 7-night Transatlantic Crossings including Transatlantic Fashion Week, from $749
  • 7-night New England and Canada voyages from $899
  • 7-night Mediterranean Voyages from $899
  • 13-night Europe voyages from $1,299
Bookings are based on double-occupancy and taxes, fees and port expenses of $60 to $270 per person are additional and subject to change.
The 10-Day Sale features iconic Transatlantic Crossings on the world's only purpose-built ocean liner, Queen Mary 2. Onboard, guests have the opportunity to relax and enjoy unparalleled luxury at sea with boundless options to do as much or as little as they please. From ballroom dancing, fitness classes and award-winning enrichment programs to spacious pools and lounges, Queen Mary 2 continues to offer guests one of life's most unique travel experiences.
Cunard's 10-Day Sale applies to all stateroom categories including the signature Princess Grill and Queens Grill Suites. The epitome of the Cunard experience, the luxurious Princess and Queens Grill Suites offer the highest degree of personal service, attention to detail, stylish retreats and intimate dining settings featuring world-class cuisine. The Grills Lounge and Grills Terrace, a private concierge, deluxe accommodations and amenities, and single-seating dining in the Princess or Queens Grill restaurants are always enjoyed by the Grill Suites guests.
To view this offer and any restrictions, please click here.
For more information about the 10-Day Sale or to book a voyage, contact your Travel Agent at 1-800-728-6273 or visit www.cunard.com.
For travel agents interested in further information, please contact your Business Development Manager, visit OneSource or call Cunard toll free at 1-800-528-6273.
CunardCunard is the operator of luxury cruise ships Queen Mary 2®, Queen Victoria® and Queen Elizabeth®. Renowned for impeccable White Star Service, gourmet dining and world-class entertainment, all three Queens offer luxury accommodations in Britannia, Britannia Club, Princess Grill Suite and Queens Grill Suite staterooms. Cunard is the only line to offer regularly scheduled Transatlantic service between New York and London, and it continues to celebrate the freedom of travel on exciting World Voyage and Grand Voyage itineraries that visit Europe, North America, South America, Africa, Asia and Australia.
Awarded '#1 Mega-Ship Ocean Cruise Line' by Travel + Leisure's 2018, 2017 and 2016 World's Best Awards and 'Best World Cruise Itineraries' and 'Best Trans-Atlantic Itineraries' by Porthole Cruise Magazine's 2016 Readers Choice Awards, Cunard is a proud member of World's Leading Cruise Lines, a part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the largest cruise vacation company in the world. Together Cunard, Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Seabourn, AIDA Cruises, Costa Cruises, P&O Cruises (Australia) and P&O Cruises (UK) operate 102 ships visiting over 700 ports around the world and totaling 226,000 lower berths.

Friday, July 20, 2018

DFW Airport To Change Pick-Up And Drop-Off Rules At Terminals






Active loading and unloading designation to improve customer service and safety


DFW AIRPORT, Texas -- Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport is changing curbside areas at all five terminals to active loading and unloading zones, part of a comprehensive program designed to improve the flow of traffic and enhance safety and security for customers, employees and business partners. DFW has added nearly 1,200 one-hour parking spaces and will encourage customers to use the terminal parking garages at no extra cost when picking up or dropping off passengers. Full enforcement of active loading and unloading zones will begin Sept. 8.
"There are more vehicles than ever at the Airport, and we want to keep traffic moving, while providing safer access to our terminals," said Sean Donohue, CEO of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. "These necessary changes will improve the overall customer experience as it relates to traffic flow, efficiencies and ease of navigation."
Signs indicating the new policy will be posted at the terminal curbsides in July, designating the areas for active loading and unloading only. Previously, customers could idle in attended vehicles along the curbside, while waiting for arriving passengers. DFW Department of Public Safety and Parking teams will inform customers of the change throughout July and August, directing parked or standing vehicles to nearby terminal garages with 1-hour and 2-hour parking zones.
Comparing February 2015 to 2018, vehicle traffic for the month increased by more than 245,000 visits at DFW. At peak times, there can be congestion along the curbs at all terminals, impeding the flow of traffic. The changes reduce the number of vehicles on the upper level and will bring DFW in line with other large airports which have not allowed curbside parking since 2001, including Dallas Love Field.
In 2019, after active loading and unloading zones are implemented, the Airport will shift some transportation services to upper and lower concourses, based on customer demand.
To support the new parking policies, new signs and enforcement will be implemented in several phases. DFW Airport is committed to communicating those changes with customers, the community, and its stakeholders in a clear and timely manner.
About Dallas Fort Worth International Airport:
DFW Airport warmly welcomes more than 67 million customers along their journey every year, elevating DFW to a status as one of the most frequently visited superhub airports in the world. DFW Airport customers can choose among 176 domestic and 57 international nonstop destinations worldwide. DFW is elevating the customer experience with modernized facilities and updated amenities. Centered between its owner cities of Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas, DFW Airport also serves as a major economic generator for the North Texas region, producing over $37 billion in economic impact each year by connecting people through business and leisure travel. For more information, visit the DFW website or download the DFW Mobile App for iOS and Android devices.
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Wednesday, July 18, 2018

A Few Of Our New Wine Recommendations.. #Wine

The new Isabel Rose from the Michael Mondavi Family Estate is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Barbera grapes in the Provence style. Expect a lightweight mouth feel with  aromas of strawberry, cranberry and ripe pear. From the Napa Valley. Suggested retail of $20.














“The year 2016 represents a classic Bolgheri wine making year where summer warmth and dryness were eased by the sea breeze and the night time temperature change, allowing the wines to develop both richness and ripeness with a full and complex aromatic expression. Poggio Alle Gazze Dell'Ornellaia  is pale yellow and has a classic nose where the scents of a typical mature Sauvignon, grapefruit, passion fruit and white peach, all come through. The palate is rich and full-bodied with notes of ripe yellow fruits and honey, interwoven with a well-balanced acidity. The long finish lingers with flavours of white flowers and fresh almonds.”
Axel Heinz, Winemaker's notes. From Tuscany Italy. Suggested retail $89.
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