Travel Guides & Brochures
Over the years, Ketchikan has metamorphosed into a tourist-friendly frontier that typifies adventure and discovery through its many attractions and colorful history. As Alaska's First City, it is accessible only by plane or boat, yet travelers eagerly seek out its inner soul.
When it comes to Asia, most of us have only scratched the surface. Because Asia is so vast and so rich in cultures and landscapes, it offers clients innumerable opportunities to make a great escape, whether that involves trying new foods, reconnecting with nature, finding your inner peace or living in luxury.
This year's edition of Great Escapes to Asia explores types of getaways that are fulfilling -- both on a spiritual and cultural level. At a time when more and more travelers seek unique and memorable travel experiences, Asia's rich culture and landscapes form a thrilling backdrop for travel that is both one-of-a-kind and unforgettable.
Winter in Japan is a largely untouched market – and a great selling opportunity. Now is the perfect time to bring together romance and irresistible offers for clients interested in experiencing an exotic destination like Japan. This special guide provides you details on the winter visitor season, from ski slopes to city shops and from healing hot springs and day spas to special festivals and events, Japan is vibrant and welcoming in winter.
If we had to name the biggest trend taking hold of the cruise industry in recent years, we’d say it’s the increased demand for a luxury product. But what exactly constitutes luxury these days when even contemporary lines boast Michelin-starred chefs and onboard villas? In our first-ever guide to luxury cruising, we’ll show you how to navigate the waters in this era when luxury means different things to different people.
Luxury clients are changing and cruise lines are changing with them in order to satisfy the market’s demand for the choices that come with large ships, combined with the ambience and service of smaller ones.
The luxury market is changing so rapidly that keeping up with its buying patterns and values can be difficult, and financial concerns aren’t the only issues driving the changes. While still expecting and valuing the finest in products and design, the affluent sector is moving toward a new trend of post-materialism, according to recent studies.
The beaches of the Mexican Caribbean have long been a draw for vacationers. Every fall and spring, tourists flock to see Chichen Itza’s serpent reveal itself in the shadows of the setting sun, but as you will find in "Mexico’s Ancient Sites," Chichen Itza only scratches the surface of the history that awaits clients in this region.
As travelers and travel agencies look ahead to their holiday travel plans, we feel that this year is a good one for families to get away. After all, not only are there plenty of deals available for families this winter, but – with all due respect to our nation’s retailers – in the new economic reality, does anyone really need to spend more money on stuff?
TravelAge West is proud to introduce its readers to a new publication, Family Getaways. Created by the same editorial team that brings you TravelAge West, this new quarterly publication is dedicated to the family-travel market. It is the belief at TAW that, as more multigenerational families travel together, agents will be called upon for fresh ideas that fit a wider variety of client.
This is our final issue of 2009, and what a year it has been. Certainly, as we worked on the launch of Family Getaways, we never imagined it would debut at such a tumultuous time in our industry, and in our country in general.
Research indicates that family travel has risen consistently for the last several years. As the family market expands, so do the numbers of tour operators, resorts and cruise lines that cater to this growing segment. In our Family Travel supplement, we’ve calculated the numbers of this growing niche market and also offer tips on how to profit from this expanding sector of the travel industry.
Our love affair with Europe is nowhere near ending, despite the declining dollar, and in our latest "Gems of Europe" guide, we’ve taken a closer look at four fascinating European countries — Belgium, Croatia, Germany and Finland — to uncover some of their most famous attractions, as well as their hidden gems.
Europe continues to be one of the top destinations for U.S. travelers and, with improved exchange rates, there has never been a better time to encourage your clients to go. In our latest "Gems of Europe" guide, we take a closer look at three fascinating European countries -- Croatia, Germany and Ireland -- to uncover some of their most famous attractions.
For this special fall guide, we’ve talked to some of Hawaii’s top hotel and resort executives, various wholesalers and tour operators, the island’s tourism bureaus and experts on airlift to Hawaii in order to bring our readers up to speed with the latest travel trends and packages.
Hawaii is one of the few destinations that remains temperate and unchangingly beautiful all year long. Therefore, the fall season, with its more affordable rates on hotels, tours and packages, might just be the best time for clients to book their dream vacations.
Everyone loves Hawaii in the springtime — and even more so when the savings start to pile up. Clients can take advantage of added values with budget-friendly hotel packages, free events and a variety of promotions.
Spring is Mother Nature’s way of signaling a fresh start. And the islands of Hawaii are following suit this year, giving travelers unprecedented opportunities for the season.
Although Los Cabos and its environs are well-known for stunning five-star properties and pristine beaches, beyond the white sand and Egyptian-cotton sheets await a bevy of entertainment options. For the active adventurer, new activities are enhancing the appeal of Baja’s beauty, and, when it comes to relaxation, Cabo’s spas are on top of their game.
When it comes to travel, what’s old, it seems, is becoming the new trend. Tour operators and experts alike say that ancient ruins — particularly those in India, Egypt, Israel, Turkey, Jordan and Guatemala — are drawing travelers from around the world.
The age-old saying "Everything old is new again" certainly applies to today’s hottest travel destinations. Travelers’ desires for exotic destinations and emotional connections are the driving force behind a renewed interest in some of the ancient world’s most dazzling structures and artifacts. It’s clear that travelers of all interests are finding appeal in these ancient treasures of civilization.
This once quiet industry has become a force to be reckoned with. This year’s river cruising manual provides all pertinent information on the more than 20 different river cruise companies and tour operators with boats plying rivers from Africa and Asia to Europe and Russia.
River cruising is growing up, and its trends are following those of its ocean-going counterparts, with a few unique touches of its own. With the river vessels' alternative dining, balconies, all-suite vessels, elevators, gyms, spas and sliding glass doors, clients are in for a suprise if they haven't looked at this form of travel recently.