Nicuesa Lodge in Costa Rica Tegucigalpa, Oct 29 (EFE; additional reporting by The Costa Rica Star).- The main challenges facing small hotels in Latin America and the Caribbean are access to technology and the global market, industry representatives said at a gathering in the Honduran capital. The event, which is sponsored by the Inter-American and Caribbean Network of Small Hotels and has t...

Casa Sophia Colorado Springs, United States, October 27,2015/Free-Press-Release.com/ -- Costa Rica is the perfect place for any type of getaway for any reason, with its top-rated beaches to the adventure packed rainforests. Many are finding it an economical choice for even a large group, making it perfect for celebrations like weddings and reunions and providing the best memories ever. Beac...

Havana, Oct 25 (EFE).- Tourist arrivals in Cuba totaled more than 2.6 million as of Sept. 30, with the island hitting the figure two months earlier than in 2014, the National Statistics and Information Office, or ONEI, said. Tourist arrivals during the first nine months of this year totaled 2.62 million, up by some 400,000, or 18 percent, from the same period in 2014. Canada was the top sour...

Source: El Silencio NEW YORK, Oct. 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Relais & Châteaux is proud to announce that over 40 property members in North America have been recognized with Condé Nast Traveler's 28th annual Readers' Choice Awards.  The magazine revealed Relais & Châteaux properties, Triple Creek Ranch, The Lodge at Sea Island, Ocean House, Winvian, The Surrey, and Montpelier Plantation ...

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Astana, Oct 22 (EFE).- Kazakh Foreign Minister Erlan Idrissov said during a meeting Thursday with his Costa Rican counterpart, Manuel Gonzalez Sanz, that "Kazakhstan is interested in Costa Rica's experiences with renewable energy." "Kazakhstan wants to learn about Costa Rica's experiences with renewable energy, especially the process of transitioning from...

Source: Pandaho.com LAS VEGAS, NV--(Marketwired - Oct 21, 2015) - Star Century Pandaho Corp. (OTCQB: SCPD) is pleased to announce that the company entered a strategic partnership and joint sales agreement with Eastech Electronic Co., Ltd. on August 21, 2015. Based on the agreement, both companies agreed to jointly develop, produce, and market the Pandaho LED Smart Lamp Model PD502. Eastech ...

Sirena. Source: Oceania Cruises MIAMI, Fla. (Oct. 20, 2015) - Oceania Cruises announced the most palatial and prestigious accommodations on its newest ship, Sirena, will undergo a major transformation. As part of the ship's $40 million refurbishment, the Owner's and Vista Suites will debut with an elegant new design featuring a crisp and modern motif. Spacious and exceptionally luxurious, t...

DALLAS, Oct. 15, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Employees of Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) launched a new international chapter today in a 45-year history of serving Houston by joining with Houston Airport System and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, to open a new five-gate concourse, Federal Inspection Station for Customs and Border Protection, new concessions for travelers, and begin daily intern...

Source: Southwest DALLAS, Oct. 13, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) is launching a three-day domestic and international sale offering extra low fares for winter travel—hurry, this sale won't last long!  Customers may take advantage of low domestic fares starting at $49, $99, $129, and $149 one-way to select destinations today through Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015, 11:59 p.m. in th...

Dreams Las Mareas Guanacaste, Costa Rica Unlimited Vacation Club (UVC) by AMResorts is proud to announce that they have recently received a highly coveted Travel Weekly 2015 Silver Magellan Award for being the Best Overall Vacation Club. This is the first Magellan Award for UVC, and they are thrilled to be recognized among the best that the travel industry has to offer. Along with UVC, seve...

Baltimore, MD (PRWEB) October 05, 2015 -- The retire-overseas experts at InternationalLiving.com are looking for somebody interested in living abroad to spend a month or more in one of their top-rated retirement havens and report on the experience. The prize includes a round-trip flight plus $5,000 in spending money. “We ask that the winner spend a minimum of a month abroad…but a longer stay i...

Wikimedia Commons Seven years ago, Stephen Fry travelled through all fifty states of the USA in a black cab. But he’s always been fascinated by events south of the border, so now, in this brand new four-part series, he embarks on an adventure into America’s backyard. In episode four, Stephen’s journey continues through Costa Rica and Panama. In Costa Rica he discovers a country, which is a ...

Rincon de la Vieja, Costa Rica – September 29, 2015 – Zip Lining has become a top choice of tourists the world over. It provides an exhilarating experience like no other, filled with sights and memories that will last a lifetime. While Zipping along a carefully planned course is a fun experience wherever it may be, nothing compares to the experience of Zip Lining through the canopy of a Costa Rica...

PRFree.Org (Press Release) Sep 28, 2015 -- Global Concepts, a travel agency based in San Antonio, Texas, plans to offer all-inclusive travel packages to its customers for a week stay at the Ecoplaya Beach Resort in Costa Rica. The resort is situated in Salinas Bay, La Coyotera Beach, which is located in Guanacaste province in Costa Rica. This area is located near two national parks, as well as in ...

Source: Wikimedia Commons Since Costa Rica is blessed with a Caribbean coastline, many diving and snorkeling enthusiasts tend to pursue their passion on that side of the country, thereby missing out on the great opportunities located on the opposite side. The northern Pacific Coast of Costa Rica is home to an underwater paradise, but there are issues with visibility that can alleviated with th...

Wikimedia Commons With hundreds of miles of coastline, the Guanacaste region offers spectacular fishing options in Costa Rica. Although most of the competitive offshore fishing tournaments in Costa Rica are typically organized along the Southern Pacific coast, Guanacaste and the entire Northern Pacific region is a haven for deep sea anglers who wish to enjoy their fishing vacations. This artic...

Wikimedia Commons LOS ANGELES, Sept. 24, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- For luxury travelers seeking truly captivating and immersive global experiences, Crystal Cruises' 2017 World Cruise offers one of the line's most comprehensive itineraries to date featuring six abbreviated segments available to sail. The segments, ranging from 10-23 days and each featuring at least one overnight stay, will offer con...

Pixabay Commons Pixabay Commons San José, Costa Rica, September 24, 2015 --(PR.com)-- September 27-30, 2015, the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, will host the event of the year in The Medical Tourism Industry. The Medical Tourism Association will facilitate the World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress, alongside the Employee Healthcare & Benefits Congress. Th...

Mark Reardon, a popular radio broadcaster from News Radio 1120 KMOX, a CBS radio affiliate in the United States, is planning a special visit to Costa Rica. Mr. Reardon is putting together a “bucket list” vacation long before he is due to “kick the bucket,” and he is inviting listeners to join him on this trip to Costa Rica during his birthday. In a recent blog post, Mr. Reardon explained: I’ve...

Source: Apple Vacations A prestigious luxury hotel located in the province of Guanacaste has earned the 2015 Crystal Apple, a special recognition issued by Apple Vacations each year. The Riu Palace Costa Rica is this year's recipient of the Crystal Apple for Best Staff and Service in Central America. This is the second year in a row that the Riu Palace Costa Rica earns the coveted Crystal A...

Circle Yoga Press Release – Join Circle Yoga teachers Rebecca Bly and Mora Solano Lavin for six days in the Pacific Coast beach town of Santa Teresa, Costa Rica. This retreat is designed for students of all levels to practice yoga and movement in a beautiful and peaceful setting. Yoga practices with Rebecca will focus on working deeply into the body to let go of physical tension in order to res...

At noontime on Saturday, three tourists from the United States were struck by lighting during a powerful thunderstorm that continued until mid-afternoon. As of Saturday evening, two of the struck U.S. tourists were listed as being in delicate condition at the hospital. According to a news report filed by Shirley Vasquez of national newspaper La Nacion, the three victims in this meteorological i...

Source: Wikimedia Commons NEW YORK, NEW YORK (PRWEB) SEPTEMBER 18, 2015 -- Six months after going live, Project Expedition now offers more tours and activities in Central America than any other travel website worldwide. The discovery and booking tool provides access to more than 800 bookable tours and activities in the region, and it is expanding rapidly. Project Expedition is a comprehensive t...

Miami, FL (PRWEB) September 16, 2015 -- Spafinder Wellness 365™ today released part one of its annual State of Wellness Travel Report, revealing that the highest percentage of travel agents in the survey’s eight-year history expect growth in wellness travel for the current year (2015). Survey findings show the wellness travel sector, a global market estimated at $494 billion*, is expanding in dire...

1Vice NEW YORK - Sept. 14, 2015 - PRLog -- Online sports betting company, 1Vice.ag announced on Sunday the winner of their “All Inclusive Luxury Vacation to Costa Rica” which included over 500 entries in the drawing to win the vacation prize. All entries came from sports betting fans all around the world who had made a deposit in their 1Vice.ag betting account between June 1, 2015 and Augus...

Pixabay Commons Mexico City, Sep 14 (EFE).- Mexico's government said Monday that it presented Egypt with a diplomatic note protesting the killings of Mexican tourists by the security forces in an airstrike during a counterterrorism operation in the desert near Cairo and demanded an "expedited, exhaustive and far-ranging investigation" of the incident. The Egyptian government has confirmed t...

The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) wants to feature the creative work of it member states. On the occasion of the 21st Session of the UNWTO General Assembly, this UN-affiliated entity is launching its first ever UNWTO Tourism Video Competition. All UNWTO Member States have been invited to participate in this competition. Submission of videos has been closed. The public is now...

Source: Airbnb LAS VEGAS, Sept. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Pure Hospitality Solutions, Inc., (OTC: PNOW) announced today, that the Company has added another new property to the Oveedia database, while receiving a notable endorsement from the hotelier. The Playa Escondida Lodge, an Eco Refuge located in Puntarenas Costa Rica, has now joined the ranks of Tango Mar, Guarumo and Samasati, becoming...

Wikimedia Commons ITV Press Release - Seven years ago, Stephen Fry travelled through all fifty states of the USA in a black cab. But he’s always been fascinated by events south of the border, so now, in this brand new four-part series, he embarks on an adventure into America’s backyard. Travelling through Mexico and the entire Central American isthmus, to the Panamanian border with South Am...

Sea Bird Sailing Excursions, a renowned tour operator based in Costa Rica's Gold Coast, is currently offering its business assets for sale. This is an exciting business opportunity for anyone interested in profiting from the lucrative tourism industry in the province of Guanacaste. This well-established business is currently located in Playas del Coco, less than 30 minutes away from the Liberia...

Source: samasati.com LAS VEGAS, Aug. 31, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Pure Hospitality Solutions, Inc., (OTC: PNOW) announced today, that the Samasati Retreat & Rainforest Sanctuary, Costa Rica's first Eco Retreat Bio Reserve and Yoga Center, has been added to the Oveedia database. The addition of Samasati to the Oveedia database marks yet another major property listing exclusively on Pure's dual ...

Source: Wikimedia Commons 28 Aug 2015 – Sunwing Press Release – Special, limited-time offer by Sunwing: Whether it’s seeking out the perfect Caribbean beach escape, visiting friends and family across the country for the holiday season or making a trip to Florida’s theme parks, winter travel planning just got easier with the announcement of Sunwing’s BOGO seat sale. Available from now until ...

Source: Airbnb LAS VEGAS, Aug. 27, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Pure Hospitality Solutions, Inc., (OTC: PNOW) announced today, that the Guarumo, a rare Costa Rican amphitheater, cafe and chalet, has been added to the Oveedia database. Currently found only on Airbnb, Guarumo will opt to be exclusively listed on PURE's dual database OTA software – Oveedia. Located in historic and world-famous Monteve...

Source: Diamond Resorts LAS VEGAS, NV--(Marketwired - August 26, 2015) - Costa Rica, the "Rich Coast", lives up to its name with an abundant tropical experience for visitors, pristine beaches, diverse rain and cloud forests, and a handful of majestic, mostly dormant volcanoes dominating the center of the country. Diamond Resorts THE Club affiliated GeoHoliday at Pueblo Real welcomes guests to ...

ANAHEIM, CALIF., Aug. 21, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Discover a different pace of life ripe for exploring and relaxing in Panama, or be fascinated by Costa Rica's nearly half-million wildlife species making their home in one of the world's most biodiverse countries on a hassle-free vacation with Trafalgar. A brag-worthy trip is now even more affordable with savings of up to $350 per couple* on air-i...

Beach in Costa Rica TORONTO (PRWEB) August 18, 2015 -- Canadian Discount Network is a unique travel provider that offers a variety of discounts and deals to all of their clients. For all those who are hoping to plan a vacation this summer, but often feel as if the cost of taking the whole family on a trip will be too expensive to afford, will find that the savings they get while planning their...

TORONTO, ON--(Marketwired - August 17, 2015) - The ideal choice for the would-be adventurer not willing to compromise on comfort, Signature Vacations' new Off the Beaten Path program will offer the perfect balance between eco-adventures and all inclusive relaxation. Combining a stay in one of the tour operator's leading resorts with a series of full or half day excursions, the new vacation concept...

The 22nd anniversary of the World Travel Awards will be celebrated this year; as expected, Costa Rica received many nominations within the Mexico and Central American Region category. Of special note is the return of Jaco Beach as a Leading Beach Destination for international travelers.   Other nominations related to Costa Rica include: the Costa Rica Convention Bureau for its work in t...

LAS VEGAS, Aug. 17, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Pure Hospitality Solutions, Inc., (OTC: PNOW) announced today, that the Company is making arrangements for its Central American-Caribbean online travel hub, Oveedia (an OTA), to be a prime exhibitor at "Expotur 2016", one of Central America's largest travel and industry conventions. Oveedia's exhibiting at Expotur 2016 will afford management the ability to ...

The Moana. Wikimedia Commons BELLEVUE, Wash., Aug. 11, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Paul Gauguin Cruises (www.pgcruises.com), operator of the highest-rated and longest continually sailing luxury cruise ship in the South Pacific, the m/s Paul Gauguin,and the 88-guest m/v Tere Moana, announces savings of up to $1,450 per person off previously advertised prices on select cruises to the Caribbean and Lati...