Sleep Well, Play Hard At DoubleTree Orlando at SeaWorld
- Heather Cassell
- March 25, 2018
Families Enjoy Easy Theme-Park Access at DoubleTree Orlando at SeaWorld by Nicole Clausing If you haven’t been to this property in a few years, you’re in for some surprises, as a lot has changed—starting with the name. The former DoubleTree Resort Orlando—International Drive solidified its partnership with a neighboring theme park by renaming itself a […]
Read MoreComfortable Rooms and Comfort Food at the DoubleTree Downtown Orlando
- Heather Cassell
- March 18, 2018
The Downtown DoubleTree isn’t trying to be the kind of hotel where you lounge by the pool all day without ever leaving the grounds. It’s also not a Disney property, and if you’re traveling with kids and planning on spending a lot of time at area theme parks, this may not be the best hotel for you.
Read MoreA Perfect Gift For Mother’s Day: The Gift Of Adventure
- Heather Cassell
- March 18, 2018
“I know the value of traveling with daughters from my own experience,” said AdventureWomen co-owner, mother and industry pioneer Judi in the company’s March 13 news release. “Many of the most valuable memories I have shared with my daughters have been through travel: supporting one another during challenging adventure activities, discovering a destination side-by-side or learning a new skill together can build lasting memories and serve as the building blocks for a strong, supportive relationship.”
Read MoreLost Money, Travel Missing Out On Lesbian Travelers
- Heather Cassell
- March 18, 2018
“Nothing against men, but it’s a matter of inclusion. Inclusion is always a bit better business strategy,” said Dawn. “To overlook one market that also has the ability to generate dollars through loyalty … is a missed opportunity.”
“As a lesbian, when you look at advertising and campaigns that are geared towards the LGBTQ market … it is frustrating when you don’t see yourself,” she added personally.
Read MoreCab Rides of India: Rules to Live By
- Heather Cassell
- February 25, 2018
A Solo Traveler Learns How Strong She Is By Cabbing Through India’s Cities by Reese Souza-Lovett “Kali Mandir, Temple, Madam?” “Haan ji, yes,” I said, grimacing slightly as I slid onto the scorching leather backseat. I turned to each back door, pressing the locks down and saying a silent prayer that they did indeed lock. […]
Read MoreBermuda’s Tourism Braces For Same-Sex Marriage Repeal Backlash
- Heather Cassell
- February 16, 2018
Bermuda’s Government Recently Became The First Country In The World To Revoke Marriage Equality, Travelers Are Calling A Boycott Of The Caribbean Island, Tourism Experts Are Asking For Support by Heather Cassell [UPDATE – June 6, 2018: Bermuda’s Supreme Court re-legalized marriage equality June 6, 2018] Travelers and the island’s tourism industry reacted swiftly to Bermuda’s […]
Read MoreA Retreat Of Their Own
- Heather Cassell
- February 14, 2018
Women Of Color Create A Place To Heal In Costa Rica by Heather Cassell Sometimes you just need a break. A break from work. A break from children. A break from school. A break from white people. Yes, a break from white people. If you’re a woman of color, you need a space that is […]
Read MoreMichelangelo’s Masterpiece David Pops Up All Over Florence
- Heather Cassell
- February 11, 2018
He’s magnificent. I’ve seen pictures, of course, and think I know what to expect, but I’m unprepared. In person, the sculpture is so life-like and so detailed that it’s almost impossible to believe that this work of art started as a chunk of rock.
Read MoreIn The Era Of Trump: Birthright Africa Emerges To Combat Negative Stereotypes
- Heather Cassell
- February 10, 2018
Chicago artist Ashley Johnson, 33, and former Goldman Sachs Associate Walla Elsheikh, 38, were inspired to launch Birthright Africa by their Jewish friends who raved about their birthright trips to Israel, they told the New Yorker.
Both women wondered why something like that didn’t exist for blacks in the African diaspora.
Read MoreA Fairytale Among The Vines At The Harvest Inn
- Heather Cassell
- January 31, 2018
There are few places in this world that inspire romance. Sleeping among the vines in Napa, California’s premier wine region, is one of those places. There is nowhere better than waking up in the Vineyard Collection rooms at the Harvest Inn in St. Helena.
Read MoreMarriott International Commits To End Human Trafficking
- Heather Cassell
- January 30, 2018
Marriott signed ECPAT-USA’s Tourism Child-Protection Code of Conduct, a peer-driven initiative to prevent the sexual exploitation of children by building awareness and providing tools and support to the travel and hospitality industry.
Read MoreSouth Lake Tahoe’s Luxury Resort Places A Woman At The Helm
- Heather Cassell
- January 29, 2018
“She also understands Tahoe’s unique market and that’s essential for developing a strategy for success. It was an easy decision and we have complete confidence in her ability to lead this team.”
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