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Castle Kanota is the set of the Viceroy Club in the film. (Photo Credit: Castle Kanota.)
Second Exotic Marigold Hotel Tour
Geringer Global Travel is offering a 14-day Second Exotic Marigold Hotel itinerary, perfect for movie buffs who can follow in the footsteps of the cast in "The Second Best Marigold Hotel."
The Buzz at the SMART Meeting
Here are a few takeaways from this year's SMART Tradeshow in the Caribbean.
Delta Vacations now offers trips to Cartagena.
Delta Vacations Expands to Colombia
Delta Vacations is expanding its presence in Latin America with the addition of packages in Bogota, Catagena, and Medellin, Colombia.
Fit in Paradise is a new exercise initiative developed by The Marriott Caribbean & Latin America Resorts and Sarah Fit.
Get Fit with Marriott’s Exercise Initiative
Marriott Caribbean & Latin America Resorts has partnered with YouTube personality, Sarah Fit (Sarah Dussault), to launch Fit in Paradise, a new year-round exercise initiative.
Insight Vacations is awarding the top selling agents of its new Luxury Gold journeys with an Apple Watch, a $10,000 cash prize, or a trip to France.
Insight Offers a Gold Apple Watch to Top Seller
Insight Vacations is offering its top selling agents the opportunity to win an 18-karat solid gold Apple Watch, a $10,000 prize, or one of 10 Luxury Gold France vacations for travel in 2016.
Art Safari in Kenya
Joy's Camp in Kenya is offering an Art Safari perfect for the art aficionado, or even the art rookie, interested in a lesson.
Guys Just Want to Have Fun, Too
We all know that "girls just want to have fun," but how about the guys? They want to have fun, too. The JW Marriott Marquis Miami is offering a first-class travel package for the sophisticated man traveling with his pals, or just his wingman, for some fun in Miami.
The Blue Mosque in Istanbul is part of the new educational FAMs with Isramworld.
Educational FAMs with IsramWorld
IsramWorld is offering a series of educational FAMs to Turkey, Russia, and South Africa.
Hawaii’s Culinary Scene
Recommend's Editor-in-Chief had a chance to check in with Karen Hughes, v.p. of Meet Hawaii and Travel Industry Partnerships, Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureau, to talk about how Hawaii's hotels are upping the ante when it comes to their culinary offerings.
Guests on South African Airways Vacations' Garden Route Splendor Luxury Self-Drive tour receive a free car rental with GPS.
South African Airways Vacations Offers Free Car Rental
South African Airways Vacations is offering a free car rental with GPS on its Garden Route Splendor Luxury Self-Drive package for a savings of $300 pp.
Down Under Endeavors' Family Vacation Adventure itinerary features daredevil activities in popular New Zealand destinations. 
Adventurous New Zealand Itineraries
Guests can experience the adventurous side of New Zealand with Down Under Endeavours' three new itineraries featuring daredevil activities and sightseeing experiences.
Windstar Cruises new Sail & Stay package includes up to 60 percent savings and complimentary hotel accommodations. 
Windstar Cruises’ Sail & Stay Package
Windstar Cruises' new Sail & Stay package, available on select 2016 sailings in Europe, features up to 60 percent savings and two complimentary hotel nights.
In the Heart of Tokyo
Tokyo is unimaginably vast, but for those who want to get to the very heart of this capital city filled to the brim with 30 million residents (and counting), recommend a visit to the Nihonbashi area.
Elementary, My Dear Watson
Follow the clues at The International Exhibition of Sherlock Holmes.
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Aventura World Enhances Croatia Itineraries
Croatia has once again reopened to U.S., prompting Aventura World to enhance their product line.
Uniworld Partners with Luxury Brand for Women-Only Cruise in France
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises is set to launch its first women-only cruise journey through Burgundy and Provence, departing Aug. 24, 2025.
Mongolia Trans Siberian Train route. (Photo credit: Melissa Chau.)
G Adventures Launches Rail Program
G Adventures is launching its new rail travel program with 25 itineraries ranging from 7- to 54-day trips in more than 20 countries within Africa, Asia, and Europe, as well as North America. G Adventures created this new program to meet the demand for affordable train-based trips.
Ready for a ziplining adventure, which is very popular in Costa Rica.
Parks & Recreation = Family Travel Highs in Costa Rica
“If any destination is tailormade for family travel, Costa Rica is it.” I wrote that sentence in Recommend’s Costa Rica Specialist Program based on just looking around during many years of traveling in this family-friendly nation. Last July was time to sample the product: The Hunt family traveled in an Adobe Rent a Car’s 4x4 to a trio of kid-friendly wild places: Tortuguero National Park (three nights), the Sarapiqui region (two nights), and Monteverde National Park (three nights). Perhaps a trip report on what worked (most things) and what didn’t (just a few) will be helpful in client trip planning.
Now Is The Reason To Book Egypt
Geoffrey Kent, CEO, Abercrombie & Kent, shares his positive views on why now is the time to book Egypt.
Peru's Sacred Valley Women's Weaving Co-op.
G Adventures’ 2015 FAMs
G Adventures' 2015 FAM lineup for U.S. agents has been released. Agents will have the opportunity to explore Egypt, Belize, Argentina, Chile and Peru.