Sandwiching in History tours make statewide move
Virtual tours have become a go-to avenue for tourism entities across Arkansas to carry on with programming during COVID-19. The Sandwiching in History tours offered by the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program, AHPP, has not only continued via virtual means, it has also shown an increase in popularity due to doing so. “While our staff truly […]
Aggressor Adventures Consumer Travel Index Highlights Warm Weather and Blue Mind Science
AUGUSTA, Ga. (March 4, 2021) – Aggressor Adventures® announced today the results of its latest Consumer Travel Index which tracks consumer sentiments on a bi-monthly basis. Everyone Wants Sunshine The first survey question asks respondents for their travel preferences in 2021. Given the snow storms that swept the country in February, results show travelers are clamoring for […]
Great Outdoor, Coaster-Riding, Fun-Loving Family Spring Break; Silver Dollar City’s Spring Ride Days Open March 17
(Branson, Missouri, March 4, 2021) With adventure-loving travelers seeking great outdoor activities, Silver Dollar City kicks off the 2021 season revving up 40 themed rides & attractions and tuning up live entertainment on stages throughout the “City.” Silver Dollar City Spring Ride Days run select days March 17-April 11. Notable rides with world footprints include […]
North American Travel Journalists Association Announces 29th Annual Award Winners For Excellence In Travel Journalism
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 3, 2021 PASADENA, CALIF. – The North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA) announced the winners of the 29th Annual NATJA Travel Media Awards Competition. Awards were made to publications, travel journalists and photographers, and destination marketing organizations. Winning entries from major publications included The New York Times, Condé Nast Traveler, Bloomberg Businessweek, […]
March 1: A Letter NATJA’s CEO
Greetings! As we slowly begin to open up nationally and our citizens are being vaccinated, there does seem to be a light at the end of the tunnel. Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said yesterday on one of the Sunday morning shows that we may even […]
2021 March Featured Journalist of the Month: Ursula Maxwell-Lewis
Scottish-born, South African-trained newspaper journalist and photographer. Also has an extensive background in aviation. Retired Managing Editor. Currently based in Western Canada with monthly travel columns in various online and print publications. Even after decades of travel faraway places and people continue to fascinate me. Always ready to explore more of this old globe. 1. […]
Arkansas State Parks Announce Return to Regular Hours for Park Visitor Centers
(LITTLE ROCK, Ark.) – Due to the health emergency brought on by COVID-19, many facilities at Arkansas State Parks have had reduced hours and limited occupancy for the past year. Beginning Monday, March 1, 2021, park visitor centers and museums will again have regular hours for visitors. Visitor centers will be open 7 days a week […]
2021 March Featured Journalist of the Month: Jon Gorey
Jon Gorey has been a regular freelance contributor to the Boston Globe and Boston Globe Magazine since 2014, writing everything from real estate cover stories to travel features (which, of course, are the most fun!). He’s also written for Apartment Therapy, The Culture Trip, Mommy Poppins, and Boston Magazine, among other outlets. In the past […]
Explore Fairbanks Spotlights New Aurora Tracker Video
Fairbanks, Alaska (AK) –Under the veil of darkness, the aurora borealis, like magic, appears and dances across the sky. This mesmerizing and compelling natural phenomenon lures travelers to the Fairbanks region where the northern lights are commonplace. Because this awe-inspiring natural phenomenon frequents the skies above Fairbanks there is a growing alliance of Aurora Trackers, […]
The COVID “blues:” King Biscuit Blues Festival
In March 2020, life changed in Arkansas. Events were cancelled. Social distancing became the norm. Yet plans for the annual King Biscuit Blues Festival continued, as organizers hoped life would return to normal by October. Historic Helena’s King Biscuit Blues Festival, held annually in October, welcomes thousands of visitors to the banks of the Mississippi […]
