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Spirit Airlines Announces Service Between Atlantic City and Atlanta


 
--$28.79 Introductory Fares (each way based on round trip purchase)* Available at Spirit.com--
Based on $9.00 base fare plus taxes and fees*
 
 
Spirit Airlines (Nasdaq: SAVE) today announced that it will begin daily non-stop seasonal service between Atlantic City and Atlanta on May 17, 2012. 
 
The new service from Atlantic City will also offer one-stop same aircraft continuing service to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (via Atlanta).
 
In addition, Spirit is resuming daily seasonal service between Atlantic City and Boston on March 1, 2012, and daily seasonal service from Atlantic City to Detroit and Chicago O’Hare on May 3, 2012.

Mesa del Sol Vineyards and Retreat Offers Weekly Vacation Getaways


 
 Ann Hougham, owner of Mesa del Sol Vineyards and Retreat, announced a special offer available from now until May 31, 2012.  Mesa Del Sol is offering 20% weekly rate reduction and 20% off of estate wines
 
Mesa del Sol Vineyards Retreat offers adventure in wine and eco-tourism on a weekly rental program.  The spectacular setting is a haven from the stress of the everyday world, with historic buildings dating back to the late 19th century that once served as a healing center.

ENGLAND’S ROYALLY IMPORTANT YEAR--Jubilee celebrations scheduled over coming months



As details of the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant – one of the largest public events ever held in London – are today announced, VisitEngland looks at other Jubilee celebrations scheduled across the country


Marking 60 years of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign, the Diamond Jubilee celebrations will centre around an extended weekend in England from June 2 – 5, 2012. Officially unveiled this morning, the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant on Sunday, June 3 will see a procession of 1,000 boats travel down the River Thames, from Battersea to Tower Bridge, flanking the Royal Barge which will transport the Queen.

Telluride Gets Hit with 20 Inches


Powder Smiles from Skiers and Riders All Over the Mountain
 
TELLURIDE, Colorado (January 22, 2012) – Mother Nature smiled on Telluride last night with 20 inches of new snow, and the mountain was buzzing with powder smiles this morning. Already boasting some of the best conditions in the country this season, skiers and riders raced to old secret stashes and new glades. Revelation Bowl was so deep that it will take Patrol until tomorrow to control and open it, setting up for another powder day.

BAR COCOA AT THE RITZ-CARLTON, CHARLOTTE TO HONOR VALENTINE’S DAY WITH FOUR DAYS OF CHAMPAGNE AND CHOCOLATE FIVE-COURSE ALL-DESSERT DINNERS

 
BAR COCOA AT THE RITZ-CARLTON, CHARLOTTE TO HONOR VALENTINE’S DAY WITH
FOUR DAYS OF CHAMPAGNE AND CHOCOLATE FIVE-COURSE ALL-DESSERT DINNERS, NEW VALENTINE’S CONFECTIONS FROM NORMAN LOVE, AND TWO CHAMPAGNE & CHOCOLATE LOVERS’ WORKSHOPS IN COCOA LAB
 
Residents and visitors to Charlotte can celebrate the Valentine’s month of February with special gifts of love,  as Bar Cocoa at The Ritz-Carlton introduces six new Valentine’s retail specialties from celebrity chocolatier Norman Love.

ITALYVACATIONS.COM’S OFFERS 6-NIGHT ‘BELLA ITALIA’ VISITING ROME, FLORENCE AND POMPEII


This hosted group tour, starting at $1,199 per person, double, has weekly guaranteed departures from January - October 2012 and includesfour-star hotel accommodations, guided sightseeing and more*
 
Perillo Tours’ItalyVacations.comis offering a six-night hosted vacation to Rome with full day excursions to Florence, one of the world’s most artistic cities, and the historic, preserved city of Pompeii.ItlayVacations.com’s hosted tours, with a maximum of 15 participants, offer participants all the benefits of an organized group tour, with transportation and guides at great locations, but there is no risk of the tour being cancelled.

The Gay Vacation Matures: Boom in LGBT Riverboat Cruises Satisfies a Culture-Seeking Crowd

New Gay Tour Operator Caters to Evolving LGBT Segment
In 1986, the first all-gay cruise set sail out of New Orleans with 750 guests thanks to Kevin Mossier, founder of RSVP Vacations. Because of the social climate of the time, during the height of the AIDS epidemic and socialized homophobia, Mossier saw a need to create a safe place for gays and lesbians to vacation.
According to Charlie Rounds, who was one of Minneapolis-based RSVP’s early employees and later became part owner, the gay and lesbian travel market has evolved significantly since the 1980s.

Hofsas House Hotel Gets Crafty!


Meeting the Needs of Sewing and Quilting Groups, The Hofsas House Hotel Rings in the New Year with a Special Crafting Offer
 
In Carmel-by-the- Sea , the Theis family is celebrating six decades of European hospitality at its beautiful Bavarian-inspired Hofsas House Hotel, which is as charming as the town itself. With firm roots in the past, the family is looking toward the future by keeping abreast of guests’ every need.
 
The hotel offers its “Get Crafty” package available from January 15 – May 31, 2012.

ITALYVACATIONS.COM’S NEW FLY & DRIVE CULINARY VACATIONS FOCUS ON SLOW FOOD


Independent vacations for the ultimate Italian culinary experience, complete with accommodations, a private car, guided tastings,and more
 
Woodcliff Lake, NJ, December 1, 2011– Perillo Tours’ItalyVacations.comhas introduced new Fly & Drive vacation packages dedicated to exploring the culinary culture of eight regions in Italy: Campania, Lazio, Piedmont, Puglia, Sicily, Tuscany, Umbria, and Veneto. These independent vacations with specially planned itineraries allow guests to choose their starting dates, tour independently by car and enjoy Italy at their own pace.

Telluride Receives 14” in the Last 2 Days


The Natural Snowfall Assists in Preparations for World Cup
 
Telluride, Colorado (December 5, 2011) – Telluride has come out of this last storm cycle with 14 inches of new snow and gives the ski resort a 34 inch base with a total snowfall of 53 inches for the year. This fresh snow allows the ski resort to open more terrain on the mountain each day.
 
All the natural snow accumulation is also helping with the preparations for the 2011 Snowboardcross World Cup event being held Dec. 14-17.