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India by Luxury Rail    indiarail_feature.jpg   By:   Meagan Drillinger

In India, rail travel hearkens back to the golden age of touring with luxury and style. Here are two top rail services to pitch to your India-bound elite clients: Maharajas’ Express and Royal Rajasthan on Wheels. View

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ITC's Raiputana Joins Luxury Collection

February 3, 2012 | News | By Meagan Drillinger

The 218-room property is Rajasthan's first LEED Platinum Certified hotel and combines old-world India luxury with modern amenities. more >>

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SITA Introduces Affordable India Program

January 27, 2012 | News | By George Dooley

SITA World Tours reports the introduction of Affordable India, a new tour product line designed to attract a growing budget oriented segment of the... more >>

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Nepal Launches Campaign to Lure Thousands of Tourists

January 24, 2012 | News | By Meagan Drillinger

According to the AP, Nepal's president is launching a campaign to bring hundreds of thousands of tourists to the country to visit the area where... more >>

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Delhi's Food Revolution: Forget the Bhaji, Bring on the Risotto

January 20, 2012 | News

Jason Burke examines the latest place to eat in Dehli: Megu, a cutting-edge "Modern Japanese" chain will start serving Delhi's richest from a brand... more >>

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New Edition Hotels Planned Across Three Continents

January 19, 2012 | News | By Jena Tesse Fox

New Edition hotels include projects in Bangkok, London, Miami Beach and Abu Dhabi, as well as contracts signed for hotels in Los Angeles and Gurgaon,... more >>

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Geringer Global Travel Offers 11-Day Journey to Bhutan

January 17, 2012 | News | By Meagan Drillinger

Titled "A Cultural Journey Through Western Bhutan," the experience gives travelers a look at ancient temples, old palaces, village homes and scenery. more >>

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FAM Trip to India

November 11, 2011 | Deal

Agents will depart on February 20 for a package price of $1,988. more >>

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Wildlife Adventures in India

September 23, 2011 | Deal

Geringer Global Travel has created a brand new wildlife journey to India, called "The Call of the Wild India Tour." more >>

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Unique Tour of India, Just for Women, Debuts

July 12, 2011 | Deal

Geringer Global Travel is debuting a 15-day women's journey through Northern India from February 24-March 9, 2012. more >>

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Save Up to 50 Percent in the Maldives

June 30, 2011 | Deal

Rates start at $243 per night for accommodation in beach or deluxe beach villas and will be available from August 1 through August 21 and also from... more >>

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Beauty and Buddhism in India

June 8, 2011 | Deal

Geringer Gobal Travel is offering a Beauty and Buddhism journey through northern India's rural villages and cities including Delhi, Leh, Alchi, Nubra... more >>

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Explore India With Himalayan Tours

June 6, 2011 | Deal

11-day FAM trip with optional expansion to Nepal departs September 14. more >>

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Our Incredible Shrinking World

January 25, 2012 | Article | By Jena Tesse Fox, Joe Pike, Meagan Drillinger

New jumbo jets let clients get from here to there faster and more easily. more >>

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India by Luxury Rail

November 24, 2011 | Article | By Meagan Drillinger

In India, rail travel hearkens back to the golden age of touring with luxury and style. Here are two top rail services to pitch to your India-bound... more >>

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Exotic Luxury Cruises for 2012

November 14, 2011 | Article | By Susan Young

Luxury-selling agents say “been there, done that” upscale clients love exotic itineraries. Travel Agent asked four mainstream oceangoing luxury... more >>

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Bhutan on the Rise

October 4, 2011 | Article | By Meagan Drillinger

If you are looking to sell the next frontier of travel, you ought to look at Bhutan, which is a remote and virtually untouched location, yet... more >>

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Emerging Destinations

September 20, 2011 | Article | By Jena Tesse Fox

Agents tell us what's hot now and where the "in" spots will be down the road. If your clients think they’ve traveled the globe, you may still have... more >>

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Inside Marriott

September 9, 2011 | Article | By Ruthanne Terrero

With 17 brands and 3,600 properties in 71 countries, it’s likely that Marriott International impacts your business. Travel Agent sat recently with... more >>

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Bhutan on the Rise    bhutanrising_feature.jpg   By:   Meagan Drillinger

If you are looking to sell the next frontier of travel, you ought to look at Bhutan, which is a remote and virtually untouched location, yet accessible to the U.S. market. The country will appeal to travelers looking to go off the beaten path. View

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South Asia Alerts

  • Pakistan

    1. RECENT UPDATES The level of Travel Warning in this report has not changed. Section 4 has been updated (additional documentation). BACK TO TOP 2. WARNINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Pakistan Exercise normal security precautions Exercise high degree of caution Avoid non-essential travel Avoid all travel OFFICIAL WARNING : Foreign Affairs and Inte [...]

  • Pakistan Travel Warning

    The State Department warns U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to Pakistan. This Travel Warning replaces the Travel Warning for Pakistan dated August 8, 2011, to update information on security incidents and remind U.S. citizens of ongoing security concerns in Pakistan.Following the deaths of twenty-four Pakistani military personnel on November 26, 2011, protests have taken place across Pakistan a [...]

  • Sri Lanka

    1. RECENT UPDATES Section 4 has been updated (visa). BACK TO TOP 2. WARNINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS There is no Official Warning for this country. Sri Lanka Exercise normal security precautions Exercise high degree of caution Avoid non-essential travel Avoid all travel Canadians travelling to Sri Lanka should be aware that the Sri La [...]

  • India

    1. RECENT UPDATES The level of Travel Warning in this report has not changed. Section 8 has been updated (satellite phone). BACK TO TOP 2. WARNINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS India Exercise normal security precautions Exercise high degree of caution Avoid non-essential travel Avoid all travel There is a continuing threat of terrorist attacks throug [...]

  • Bangladesh travel advice

    Latest travel advice for those travelling to Bangladesh. Includes information on entry requirements, security, local laws and health. FCO advises against all but essential travel to parts of this country. This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary and the Safety and Security - Local Travel section (deletion of reference to demonstrations in Ce [...]

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  • Use Avios to book your dream holiday

    Bianca Tait likes to travel independently. Using Avios Travel Rewards can work well as you can book flights and hotels separately, mixing and matching your choices. “That’s a tricky question,” says Bianca when asked what her dream destination would be. “I’m not sure I could name one place… I’d love to explore South Asia, particularly Bhutan. It has subtropical plains and Himalayan he [...]

  • Emerging holiday destinations: Anyone for Sudan, Greenland or Iran?

    Readers of a travel magazine have named the top ten places they think will be topping our wishlists including Pakistan, Mongolia and Tajikistan.

  • [VIDEO] Gandhi’s Delhi Small Group Adventure Tour

    To truly understand India , you have to understand Mahatma Gandhi--the man who has become known as the "Father of the Nation". The Gandhi's Delhi Small Group Adventure Tour will enrich your knowledge of the role Gandhi played in shaping modern India and give you a different feel for Delhi . [VIDEO] Gandhi’s Delhi Small Group Adventure Tour by Laura from Viator Travel Blog

  • Trek the Colombian Andes in El Cocuy National Park with Mountain Madness

    Filed under: Climbing , Arts and Culture , Hiking , History , Learning , Business , Asia , South America , Colombia , Camping , Ecotourism , News , Luxury Travel Acclaimed Seattle-based adventure travel company and guide service Mountain Madness debuts its newest trip on February 4th: an excursion to Colombia's El Cocuy National Park . Although Colombia is often characterized as b [...]

  • Pakistan

    1. RECENT UPDATES The level of Travel Warning in this report has not changed. Section 4 has been updated (additional documentation). BACK TO TOP 2. WARNINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Pakistan Exercise normal security precautions Exercise high degree of caution Avoid non-essential travel Avoid all travel OFFICIAL WARNING : Foreign Affairs and Inte [...]