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BOOK HOTELS ON THE GO WITH THE NEW TRAVOLINE HOTEL BOOKING APP

xtratraveller — Sun, 15 Sep 2019 11:51:54 +0000

Travoline, one of the leading hotels booking websites, has launched its Android Mobile App to make it more convenient for customers to book hotels, flights and car rentals on the go. Travoline hotel booking app is available in Google Play Store for the customers to download.

With the advancement in technology its important to cater to the customers with the latest tech that would enable travelers book hotels, car rentals and flights much easier. Now most of the travel itinerary including flights, rental cars and hotel stay are booked via online reservation. This gives the convenience to go through the hotel pictures, reviews, check the proximity of the hotel from airport and many more attributes to choose the right hotels.

Now there are four different ways the customers book the hotels. One is via visiting the hotel directly, secondly using the online hotel booking websites, third is by opting for a travel agency and now fourthly using a mobile hotel booking app. With the advancement and cutting-edge technology, booking hotels online and via app is getting more popular day by day.

“To ease the process, Travoline has designed its web-based hotel booking app to serve the customers across the globe. It’s utmost important focus for us in providing a user-friendly design and fair market prices to our existing and new customers.” said Nishanthi, Managing Director of Travoline. “The app will benefit the travelers making it possible to book hotels available in real-time and providing instant hotel confirmation. Meanwhile, customers also can check and cancel the reservation with just few simple steps.” She added.

Travoline will make life easy for the travelers, who wish to travel to different places without prior booking. They can search hotels in the location they prefer in just few minutes and reserve the hotel.

Travoline hotel booking app is now available on Google Play Store for android OS. Soon a version will be launched for the iPhone users as well.

For more information visit www.travoline.com

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Saint Lucia Tourism Authority’s new website designed specially for the Caribbean market

xtratraveller — Sun, 12 May 2019 14:27:36 +0000

The Saint Lucia Tourism Authority (SLTA) has launched its new website designed especially for the Caribbean market, www.caribcation.org

The new site was officially unveiled to local and regional media partners on Friday, May 10, 2019 at Harbor Club – Curio Collection by Hilton.

The website features a fusion of video and images and captures iconic sites and properties around the island.

www.caribcation.org will ideally compliment the Caribcation brand, which was rolled out as a summer promotion in 2017 welcoming 76,349 visitors. By 2018, it quickly grew into a standalone brand with 77, 548 visitors.

Visitors to the site will be able to search for tourism operators, view upcoming events on the island via an interactive calendar, and benefit from special offers of hotels, restaurants and sites around the island.

Additionally, viewers will be able to stay up to date with @caribcation social media updates.

“With Saint Lucia touting its position as the fastest growing regional destination, the Caribbean market has played its part in attaining such success. Our aim is to continue offering Caribbean consumers the option to choose Saint Lucia as their favored retreat spot throughout the year.” Said SLTA’s Marketing Manager for Caribbean and Events, Christopher Gustave.

The Saint Lucia Tourism Authority anticipates that the new website will substantially improve internet visibility. The site will also assist the Authority with marketing and promotional efforts throughout the Caribbean region

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A WORLD OF ADVENTURE AWAITS: ROYAL CARIBBEAN BRINGS TOGETHER BOLD ITINERARIES AND UNRIVALED INNOVATIONS FOR 2019-2020 SEASON

xtratraveller — Thu, 16 Nov 2017 22:30:03 +0000

Royal Caribbean International’s expanding global footprint is evident in the 2019-2020 deployment plans, thanks to having unparalleled product offerings in the Caribbean, four new ports of call in Europe, and the first-ever Quantum Class ship to visit the Alaskan frontier. Combined with newly transformed ships designed to offer an unmatched short Caribbean vacation, Royal Caribbean is offering more adventures than ever for guests of all ages.

More Ways to See the Caribbean

Royal Caribbean is changing the game when it comes to short Caribbean cruise vacation offerings. Newly modernized and purposefully redesigned with families in mind, two of the cruise line’s Voyager Class ships – Mariner of the Seas and Navigator of the Seas – will sail 3- and 4-night itineraries to The Bahamas. Touting favorites unique to Royal Caribbean, and new features catering to emerging trends and traveler preferences, both ships will represent the best product in the industry offering short, weekend vacations to the Caribbean. Mariner will sail from Port Canaveral, Florida, while Navigator will be based in Miami where guests will be welcomed through Royal Caribbean’s new, state-of-the-art Terminal A in PortMiami. Voyager Class changed the industry by introducing unexpected activities and adventures, including the rock-climbing wall, ice-skating rink and Royal Promenade. Together with some exciting new features, they will be perfect introductions for first-time guests and families, who are short on time, to experience the best of the Caribbean in a weekend.

Travelers from the Southwest also seeking short Caribbean getaways can take advantage of 4- and 5-night sailings on Enchantment of the Seas from Galveston, Texas to various destinations in Mexico, year-round. Short Caribbean itineraries will be available to book the week of Nov. 20, 2017. All itineraries will be available to book by Crown & Anchor Society loyalty members one day prior to the general opening date.

All four of the world’s largest cruise ships – Oasis of the Seas, Allure of the Seas, Harmony of the Seas and Symphony of the Seas – will set sail from Florida in 2019 through April 2020. Oasis of the Seas, the first ship in its class, will undergo a bow-to-stern transformation before homeporting at Royal Caribbean’s custom-built Terminal A at PortMiami for the fall and winter seasons, alongside her newest record-setting sister ship, Symphony of the Seas, which will be a year-round Miami resident. After spending the previous year in Miami, Allure of the Seas will return to Fort Lauderdale’s Port Everglades, while Harmony of the Seas will make Port Canaveral her new home. This move to Central Florida brings first of its kind innovations like the Ultimate Abyss – the tallest slide at sea – within driving distance for markets throughout Florida, Georgia and the southeast region. All four Oasis Class ships will sail 7-night Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries, Liberty of the Seas will sail 7-night Western Caribbean from Galveston, Texas and Freedom of the Seas will sail 7-night Southern Caribbean itineraries from San Juan, Puerto Rico. The 7-night Caribbean itineraries are available to book the week of Nov. 13, 2017.

Royal Caribbean will continue to have a strong footprint in the Northeast with Anthem of the Seas, sailing from Cape Liberty Cruise Port in Bayonne, New Jersey. The smartship will sail 5- to 9-night summer itineraries to Bermuda, The Bahamas and the Caribbean. For the fall season, Anthem of the Seas will offer 9-night itineraries to Canada and New England. For the second consecutive year, Royal Caribbean is doubling up on fan favorites in the New York metro area. Anthem will be joined by the recently upgraded Adventure of the Seas, offering 6- to 8-night itineraries to The Bahamas and Caribbean. Adventure also will offer select 6-night itineraries to Canada and New England during the summer, and longer 10- to 11-night fall foliage cruises beginning in September. Northeast, Canada and Bermuda itineraries will be available to book the week of Dec. 4, 2017.

The Views of Alaska Just Got Wilder

Making her U.S. debut for the 2019 Alaska summer season, Ovation of the Seas will transition from Sydney, Australia to her new summer homeport in Seattle, Washington. Only on Ovation will guests glimpse the Northern Lights and other Alaskan wonders from the North Star, the ship’s signature glass observation capsule with panoramic views from 300 feet above sea level – the best views possible without taking flight. Ovation guests also will have the chance to skydive, surf and swim alongside glaciers from the comfort of the ship’s thrilling indoor SeaPlex sports complex, Solarium and indoor or outdoor pools.

Ovation will sail 7-night itineraries to destinations from Juneau to Victoria, British Columbia, showcasing Alaska’s natural treasures and luring adventure seekers with stately spruce forests, island-studded waters, native wildlife and awe-inspiring glaciers. Ovation will join Radiance of the Seas in the Alaska market, which sails 7- night open-jaw itineraries between Seward, Alaska and Vancouver, British Columbia. Alaska itineraries will be available to book the week of Dec. 11, 2017.

New Northern Europe and Mediterranean Adventures

Royal Caribbean will discover the untold stories of four new European ports of call. Travelers can now visit the world’s best preserved medieval city and UNESCO World Heritage site, Visby, Sweden; Zadar, Croatia, offering national parks, waterfalls and Roman-era history; the glamorous, picture-perfect fishing village of Portofino on the Italian Rivera; and Porto, Portugal, the country’s second largest city, famed for its charming, breathtaking scenery steeped in history.

For the first time since 2014, Oasis of the Seas will spend the summer season in Europe, sailing from the iconic port city of Barcelona, Spain, known for its world-class art, architecture, design and culinary scene. As the largest ship sailing in the Mediterranean, Oasis will bring together old world destinations and modern experiences only found on board Royal Caribbean’s Oasis Class ships – the distinct seven-neighborhood concept, imaginative and sophisticated dining, Broadway entertainment and the iconic waterfront AquaTheater. Oasis will sail 7-night itineraries, visiting Palma de Mallorca, Spain; Marseille, France; and Florence, Rome and Naples, Italy. Europe itineraries will be available to book the week of Dec. 11, 2017.

For additional information, itinerary details and a peek into the Royal Caribbean adventures coming in May 2019 through April 2020, visit royalcaribbean.com/cruise-itineraries-2019.

Royal Caribbean International is an award-winning global cruise brand with a 48-year legacy of innovation and introducing industry “firsts” never before seen at sea. The cruise line features an expansive and unmatched array of features and amenities only found on Royal Caribbean, including jaw-dropping, Broadway-style entertainment and industry-acclaimed programming that appeals to families and adventurous vacationers alike. On board, guests are catered to with the cruise line’s world-renowned friendly and engaging service by every staff and crew member. Royal Caribbean has been voted “Best Cruise Line Overall” for 14 consecutive years in the Travel Weekly Readers Choice Awards.

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Aruba Invites Brides to “Say I Do” With a View

xtratraveller — Thu, 24 Nov 2016 09:18:17 +0000

Beach Brides, Aruba’s official wedding blog launches an online forum for couples to use when planning their upcoming nuptials. Beach Brides incorporates each stage of planning, providing both practical and inspirational content for couples looking to wed in Aruba. The blog is uniquely Caribbean, and showcases Aruba’s vibrant wedding-scene and ideal destination. This digital outlet will be an incredible resource for couples, helping them customize their experience by offering an array of ideas and options to choose from that are unique to the island. In addition, Beach Brides will highlight local vendors, wedding planners, florists, photographers and wedding professionals to be featured on their site. The blog will be updated twice a week and feature island weddings, advice from local experts, testimonials from Aruba newly-weds and the latest bridal trends in destination weddings.

“Consistently ranked as one of the most romantic destinations in the world, Aruba attracts an increasing number of lovebirds annually,” said Sanju Luidens, CMO of Aruba Tourism Authority. “With the highly-anticipated launch of our Beach Brides blog, couples will receive unprecedented access to Aruba’s wedding offerings – enjoying both practical and inspirational content as they plan the perfect day to say ‘I Do’ in Aruba.”

As a driving force in promoting tourism to the island, the Beach Brides blog will bring an influx of online viewers looking to make Aruba their dream destination. By launching this bridal blog, Aruba will revolutionize the tourism and wedding industry, establishing an in-house partnership that benefits both local vendors and newly engaged couples.

“Wedding planning has evolved significantly over the years with the introduction of new technologies and social media sites – and so we are excited to explore how Beach Brides, ATA’s latest digital innovation, will add value to the already dynamic on-island wedding experience, ” elaborated Luidens.

The Beach Brides blog, which is linked to aruba.com, is an initiative of the Aruba Tourism Authority, and can be found online at beachbrides.com.

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