Press Releases

Fairbanks, Alaska (AK) – The annual World Eskimo-Indian Olympic Games (WEIO) will take place at the Carlson Center in Fairbanks from July 18 through 21, 2018. A four-day series of traditional Alaska Native athletic competitions, WEIO draws Native athletes and dancers from around the state, the United States, Canada and Greenland, as well as visitors, fans and media from around the globe. In addition to athletic competitions, WEIO also offers indigenous dances, authentic arts and crafts for sale, beauty pageants and other cultural activities. The theme for the 2018 WEIO is “Celebrating Our Elders.”

A Medley of Food, Farms & Film, September 9^th – November 10^th, 2017

Friday Harbor, WA… Wines, wheat, and whales! Join us as the gourmet archipelago celebrates over a decade of great food, local farms, and independent filmmaking. Savor the San Juans has grown to encompass film festivals, farm tours, harvest dinners, workshops, a bike-and-brew and much more. Ease into a slower time of year while indulging in the culture, and natural beauty of Orcas, Lopez and San Juan Islands. Sample the artistry of chefs like Food & Wine Best New Chef Jay Blackinton on Orcas or Nick Coffey at Ursa Minor on Lopez.

July 9, 2018, Puerto Vallarta – The Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board welcomes the return of Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Miracle first call to Puerto Vallarta in seven years. Connecting San Diego and Puerto Vallarta, the ship is scheduled to make its call on December 2019.

Villa Premiere Boutique Hotel & Romantic Getaway located in Playa Camarones, one of the 8 Blue Flag beaches in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

June 21, 2108, New York, NY.-  Puerto Vallarta’sVilla Premiere Boutique Hotel & Romantic Getaway is renowned for its hospitality. From the moment guests arrive, they are welcomed with a glass of sparkling wine and a 5-minute relaxing massage before heading to their suite with spectacular views of the beautiful Banderas Bay but by staying at the property, guests are also helping the environment and local communities of Puerto Vallarta. Patagonia Camp is an innovative and original project designed and built to offer an intimate contact with nature and a unique nature experience under the “glamping” concept in one of the world most remote destinations: Torres del Paine. Now celebrating its 10th anniversary, Patagonia Camp is 20 fully equipped Mongolian style tents, or Yurts, and is located on the shore of Toro lake. The hotel is surrounded by local native “coihue” forest, transparent water lakes and lagoons. Local fauna such as condor and foxes can be found near the hotel as well.

Lake of the Ozarks, MO - Generations of families have been enjoying the various family-friendly activities available at Central Missouri's Lake of the Ozarks. There are plenty of things to keep even the hardest-to-please of children entertained and having fun on vacation at the "Best Recreational Lake" in the Nation. Below are just a few options that are sure to please.

Tubing at the Lake of the Ozarks is a favorite on-the-water activity for kids of all ages.

In the Water Fun

For on-the-Lake activities, the options are almost as numerous as the gallons of water at the Lake of the Ozarks.

With over 50 marinas dotting the shoreline, there's no shortage of opportunities for families looking to rent a boat and pull-behind tubes and rafts for several hours, or days, of fast-action fun on the water. Depending upon the marina, visitors also can rent water skis, wakeboards, kayaks as well as stand-up paddleboards.

Southwest Florida Destination Celebrates National Seashell Day and First Day of Summer with More Than 1,000 People

LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA – June 21, 2018 –Today on the shores of Fort Myers Beach, The Beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibel joined in a historic “shellebration” by shattering the world record for the largest human image of a seashell.