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Hyatt in New Orleans    hyattneworleans_feature.jpg   By:   Susan Young

New Orleans has been steadily regaining tourism jobs, adding new restaurants and building back its overall room inventory since Hurricane Katrina blew through the town in 2005. In a highly symbolic, and yet substantive step, the 1,193-room Hyatt Regency New Orleans, adjacent to the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, reopened in October after a $275 million revitalization. View

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Grand Lady: Impressions of American Queen

May 8, 2012 | News | By Susan Young

Travel Agent was onboard the vessel on a four-night Kentucky Derby cruise roundtrip from Cincinnati. more >>

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American Cruise Lines Announces New Travel Agent Portal

April 26, 2012 | News | By News Wire

American Cruise Lines announced plans for an upcoming travel agent portal, the first of many new features to be added to the company’s new... more >>

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Boston Lodgings Most Expensive in the U.S.

April 20, 2012 | News | By Danielle Stepongzi

The Budget Hotel Report revealed Boston visitors will have to pay at least $194 per night to stay overnight in a hotel room. more >>

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Brand USA to Reveal Marketing Campaign at International Pow Wow

April 20, 2012 | News | By Danielle Stepongzi

Brand USA was established by the Travel Promotion Act in 2010 to launch the United States' first global marketing effort to promote itself as a... more >>

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ARC Network Provides Information Via the Bloomberg L.P. Financial News Terminal

April 18, 2012 | News | By Danielle Stepongzi

About 16,000 travel agencies and 190 airlines make up the ARC network. In 2011, ARC settled more than $82 billion worth of transactions between... more >>



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Cocoa Rehab Overnight Package at The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte

September 20, 2011 | Deal

To sweeten the September 30 opening of Bar Cocoa, The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte is indulging in a new Cocoa Rehab package. more >>

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Willard InterContinental Washington, D.C., Debuts Couples Package

April 5, 2011 | Deal

Available through Dec. 31, the package invites couples to its capital location off the White House and National Mall. more >>

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Spring Break in the U.S. and Mexico

April 1, 2011 | Deal

The longer the stay, the less you pay for a vacation at 26 Marriott, JW Marriott and Renaissance properties throughout the U.S. and Mexico. more >>

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Celebrate Spring and Cherry Blossom Season in D.C.

March 4, 2011 | Deal

From March 25 to April 10, the hotel is commemorating the 99th celebration of the original gift of 3,000 cherry blossom trees from Tokyo to... more >>

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Take a Family 'Playcation' at Newport's Point Plaza Suites

January 18, 2011 | Deal

Enjoy Point Plaza Suites’ Family ‘Playcation’ Package, starting at $108 per night, based on a two-night stay and a double occupancy. more >>



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Mississippi Bound

March 26, 2012 | Article | By Susan Young

Four sales hooks for cruises through America’s heartland. more >>

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Travel Agent Magazine's Top Travel Destinations of 2011

December 7, 2011 | Article | By Travel Agent Central Contributor

The Travel Agent team is on the road much of the year, and for our final issue of 2011, we decided to give you our best picks so you can add them to... more >>

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Hyatt in New Orleans

November 28, 2011 | Article | By Susan Young

New Orleans has been steadily regaining tourism jobs, adding new restaurants and building back its overall room inventory since Hurricane Katrina... more >>

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Nexion Initiatives

October 5, 2011 | Article | By Ruthanne Terrero

Host agency updates members on new developments at its annual conference. more >>

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Pirate Fun at Sea, in Port

October 5, 2011 | Article | By Susan Young

Cruising families can seek out swashbuckling adventures afloat and ashore. Travel Agent checks out pirate-themed options, including attractions in... more >>
Just Back: New Orleans    neworleans_feature.jpg   By:   Meagan Drillinger

We found ourselves in the Big Easy, and we can say with certainty that the city's French motto, "laissez les bons temps rouler," which translates to "let the good times roll," is nothing short of dead on. View

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USA-Southeast Alerts

  • News: Caribbean Airlines brings service to Orlando International Airport

    The day after America celebrated its liberty, Orlando International Airport celebrated the freedom of international travel with a water salute and the arrival of the first Caribbean Airlines flight to Central Florida. Last year the carrier was recognised by World Travel Awards as the Caribbean’s Leading Airline.{poll_summary}

  • News: Caribbean Airlines brings service to Orlando International Airport

    The day after America celebrated its liberty, Orlando International Airport celebrated the freedom of international travel with a water salute and the arrival of the first Caribbean Airlines flight to Central Florida. Last year the carrier was recognised by World Travel Awards as the Caribbean’s Leading Airline.{poll_summary}

  • Caribbean Airlines brings service to Orlando International Airport

    The day after America celebrated its liberty, Orlando International Airport celebrated the freedom of international travel with a water salute and the arrival of the first Caribbean Airlines flight to Central Florida. Last year the carrier was recognised by World Travel Awards as the Caribbean’s Leading Airline.

  • Cuba: New Airports Designated as Ports of Entry to Cuba

    Nine airports are now designated as ports of entry for approved travelers wishing to go to Cuba for “purposeful” travel. This includes educational and religious purposes as well as medical or agricultural business. Joining the ranks of Los Angeles, Miami and New York are the airports of Atlanta, Fort Lauderdale, Baltimore, Dallas, New Orleans, Chicago, [...]

USA-Southeast Articles

  • When Gavin MacLeod Met ... Gavin MacLeod

    Gavin MacLeod and Gavin MacLeod meet on the bridge of Island Princess Princess Cruises wondered, "What's in a name?" I have a simple anwer to that...one of my Facebook "friends" is Linda Coffman from Texas and I enjoy reading her posts about life in the Lone Star state. Less pleasant was when I met a travel agent from Florida who attempted to steal my Cruise Diva brand name with a bogus

  • Florida travel: Boat-Up Luxury in Fort Lauderdale

    With inland waterways of over 300 miles, as well as 50,000 yachts registered, the world’s Yachting Capital is considered to be Fort Lauderdale. Serving as a home port for two of the world’s biggest... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

  • Dali Museum + Tapas + Slow Travel = Weekly Love

    After working remotely from Hawaii in March, I was a little worried that following up with a month in Florida would be a bit anticlimactic. That’s the beautiful thing about expectations though… I loved living less than a mile from the beach, and just like anywhere I’ve ever been for more than three weeks… I started to see myself in how I would live there (… of course, once I did, I’m s [...]

  • Things To Do in Ft. Lauderdale Before or After A Cruise

    Fort Lauderdale is a very popular port city for travelers cruising to the Caribbean and other tropical destinations. Sometimes it’s more cost efficient to travel a day earlier or a day later than the embarkation date so in the meantime, what is there to do and see in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida? We’ve got a few [...] Related posts: Visit the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2009 – Oct [...]

  • Secret hotels of Florida’s Gulf Coast

    Budget Travel searched 800 miles of coastline to bring you the best hotel deals on Florida's Gulf Coast. Soak up the sun -- and the savings -- at one of these 10 charming hideaways. Related posts: Gulf Coast tourism officials ‘cautiously optimistic’ about prospects for 2011 Gulf Coast tourism officials ‘cautiously optimistic’ about prospects for 2011 Florida Travel Guide