Fifty years ago, the Century 21 Exposition, also known as the Seattle World’s Fair, opened on April 21 in Seattle, Wash. Visitors were instantly drawn to the futuristic look of the Space Needle, a slender tower that soars over the city to a height of 605 feet. Since then, the Space Needle has become an […]
One hundred years after it struck a massive iceberg on its maiden voyage from Southampton, England, to New York, the cruise ship Titanic evokes as much fascination as ever. The mighty ship was thought to be unsinkable, but it sank less than three hours after striking the iceberg off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada, with […]
By mid-February, the excitement of the holiday season has faded into memory and the winter can begin to seem long. Fortunately, a bit of mid-winter woe makes Valentine’s Day a perfect excuse to plan a getaway vacation with someone you love. Wherever you live, there are likely to be dozens of nearby places where you […]
Americans are ready for more adventurous travel that takes them further from home than in recent years, according to a just-released Travel Trends Survey by Travel Leaders. Eleven of the top 20 international destinations – up from nine last year – are in Europe, Asia andAustralia. “We are very encouraged to see the rise in […]
Most travelers have no plans to cut back on their vacations in the new year, according to a 2012 Travel Trends Survey released by Travel Leaders. More than 91 percent of Travel Leaders owners, managers and frontline travel experts throughout the U.S.said that their clients plan to spend as much or more on vacation travel […]
Travel Leaders, a full-service travel agency, will host an exclusive Aussie event from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18 in Dallas. Everyone is welcome to come discover the vibrant culture of the Land Down Under, and register for a chance to win free round-trip airfare for two to Australia. Registration will be from 6 […]
A recent Columbia University research study found that people who travel extensively for business are at higher risk for health problems, including obesity and high cholesterol. According to the study, extensive travelers were 260 percent more likely than light travelers to rate their health as either fair or poor. Extensive travelers were also more likely […]
After announcing the “New 7 Wonders of the World” in 2007, the New 7 Wonders Foundation began worldwide voting to select the “New 7 Wonders of Nature,” a list of the seven most incredible natural wonders of the modern world. Voting ended on Nov. 11, when the following preliminary winners were announced: Amazon Rainforest (South […]
If you’re flying this holiday season – whether to visit family, spend time with friends or just to get away – it’s possible you might be traveling with gifts for loved ones. However, taking gifts with you may not be as easy as you think. The good news is that you have some options. If […]
Aussie Robbert van Bloemendaal of Rowlett shares his latest Tips on Travel Of all the international destinations being booked for the remainder of 2011 by clients of Travel Leaders, one – London, England – has had a big resurgence in popularity. Rising to number three in Travel Leaders’ 2011 Fall Travel Trends Survey, London is […]