The Traveler's Journal  
Press Releases - The Traveler's Journal

Informative Press Releases for Travel

Press Release information you can use!

 

The following information is provided by the travel supplier or its public relations representative. The Traveler's Journal can accept no responsibility for the accuracy or validity of any material in this section.

TRO Travelgram: Dec 10

12-10-2012

 

Monday, December 10
Destinations
Swaziland: Africa's nutshell nation 
Change might be slow here, but it means that cultural traditions thrive ... The Independent

Head into the clouds in Ecuador's magical forests 
A forward-thinking forest lodge is giving visitors the opportunity to get up close to this South American nation’s extraordinary wildlife ... The Independent

In Austria, Saunas, Schnitzel and World Cup Skiing
"If it's legal, we'll do it for you," says Ray McNutt, a ski concierge in Aspen... New York Times

Tours and Activities
Rick Steves: Europe's best Christmas traditions
I hate tourist traps, but I couldn't resist the delightful German-style-painted wax and delicately carved ornaments from the Käthe Wohlfahrt Christmas shop in Rothenburg... USA Today

12 Months of Skiing, From Chile to China
Take out a globe and pick a spot: In any month, there is a slope worth tackling... New York Times

Cruise
Are Cruise Ships Environmentally Friendly? Depends on Who You Ask
Advocacy groups are going toe to toe over the cruise industry's environmental impact. While Friends of Earth, a nonprofit environmental organization, has released a report critical of the cruise industry, Cruise Lines International Association has responded by questioning the validity of the report, citing arbitrary and faulty measures... CruiseCritic.com

Boutiqe British cruise line launches revamped Voyager
The 540-passenger Voyager has embarked on its maiden voyage from the United Kingdom for the Caribbean... USA Today

Transportation
Three airlines compete for Washington, D.C. flights
The battle for the right to fly into and out of the nation's capital has begun... USA Today

American Airlines pilots approve new contract
Pilots at American Airlines have approved a new labor deal, paving the way for a possible merger with US Airways... USA Today

FCC calls for greater use of electronic devices in-flight
The Federal Communications Commission says travelers should be able to have greater use of portable electronic devices during flights... USA Today

Lodging
An opulent hotel where every polished corner tells a story
Claridges has a history that spans 200 years and for the first time, it has allowed a film crew inside to make a BBC documentary. John Walsh checks in for a behind-the-sce
[Back to Press Releases Main]