Europe's biggest open-air sculpture exhibition

The larger-than-life snails on the promenades and in the parks in Bad Ragaz are difficult to miss – they are lemon yellow. And it is no coincidence that they can be found throughout the whole municipality – these snails are the trademark of the seventh Swiss Triennial Festival of Sculpture, also known as Bad RagARTz, which is being held this year. The sculpture event, which has now become the largest open-air exhibition of its kind in Europe – opens this Saturday, 5 May 2018, in Bad Ragaz. The Grand Resort Bad Ragaz will also have all kinds of curiosities and creations on display. For example, hotel room number 155 was quickly transformed into an art room by three young graphic artists, and an oversized nest was created by artist Lukas Hofkunst in front of IGNIV by Andreas Caminada. Sports enthusiasts will also find something to suit them. They can take a run around the works of art at Bad RagARTz Walk & Run by skinfit® at the Tamina Therme.

A Sculpture made by the artist Riccardo Cordero

CityPASS New Partner Destination: Denver, Colorado

It was announced today that the newest North American destination to offer the popular CityPASS® formula of discounted, bundled admission to the most popular visitor attractions is Denver, Colorado. Today's launch increases the number of destinations for which travelers can purchase CityPASS tickets to 13.

“We've had our eye on Denver for several years now,” said Megan Allen, CityPASS president and CEO. “The city offers that perfect blend of family-friendly and cultural attractions that makes it ideal for our customers. Combine that with Colorado's striking scenic beauty and Denver's nearly 300 days of sunshine per year, and you've got a pretty compelling draw for travelers.”

The new Denver CityPASS C3/C4/C5

The new Denver CityPASS C3/C4/C5 ticket is a mobile ticketing concept that allows users to select any three, four or five attractions from a list of eight top sights. The ticket is delivered directly to the purchaser's email, which can be saved to their smartphone and easily scanned at each attraction. Designed to be both flexible and customizable, the tickets do not require the buyer to pre-select the attractions that will be visited; travelers are free to choose as they go.

Depending on the attractions chosen, Denver CityPASS ticket holders can save up to 31 percent off the cost of purchasing the included tickets individually (savings increases to 34 percent on June 1, 2018). The list of attraction options includes:

• Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus
• Denver Art Museum
• Denver Botanic Gardens
• Denver Museum of Nature & Science 
• Denver Zoo
• Downtown Aquarium—Denver
• History Colorado Center
• Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum

“Depending on their length of stay and personal interests, Denver CityPASS ticket holders can customize an itinerary that best fits their schedule,” Allen added. “CityPASS has always been guided by the tenets of making travel easier, more affordable and more accessible. Our development team made sure the new Denver program directly hits all those goals.”

Denver CityPASS mobile tickets are valid for seven consecutive days, including the first day of use. Available for sale exclusively on CityPASS.com, the tickets are available in the purchaser's choice of seven languages: Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese or Spanish.

Pricing for Denver CityPASS tickets starts at $39 for adults; $29 for children, age 3-11:

• C3 (visit any three attractions): $39, adults; $29, children
• C4 (visit any four attractions): $48, adults; $38, children
• C5 (visit any five attractions): $57, adults; $47, children

About CityPASS: For more than 20 years, CityPASS tickets have been premier products for travelers who want to visit a destination's top attractions while enjoying significant savings. CityPASS tickets, which have a 97 percent customer recommendation rating, are currently available in 13 North American destinations: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, New York City, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle, Southern California, Tampa Bay and Toronto. For more information, visit CityPASS.com.

Prices and programs subject to change. CityPASS® is a registered trademark of City Pass, Inc., and the exclusive property of City Pass, Inc.

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Seattle's Downtown and Waterfront See Exciting Changes and Upgrades

Seattle's downtown and waterfront cores have seen incredible changes in the past two years alone. From new and updated attractions to improved and cutting-edge transportation solutions, Seattle is consistently creating fresh and innovative ways to invite both visitors and locals alike to experience Seattle. Just a few of the new and upcoming improvements include Pike Place Market's new MarketFront, a 360'degree “spacelift” of the Space Needle, and improved public and air transportation in and around the city.

What's New in San Antonio

As the seventh-largest city in the nation and one of the fastest growing, San Antonio always has something new and exciting to explore. Here are a few of San Antonio's newest offerings as well as developments on the horizon.

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SAN ANTONIO CELEBRATES 300 YEARS (2018)

2018 marks San Antonio's 300th anniversary, and the city is planning on celebrating all year long with events, activities and initiatives that will carry San Antonio into the next 300 years. Originally a remote settlement next to a serpentine river, San Antonio has been a pinnacle of Texas, U.S. and world history. It is now the seventh-largest city in the United States, attracting more than 34.4 million visitors a year. That quiet river has evolved into the River Walk, one of the country's top tourism destinations, while the area's first Spanish colonial mission, has become the legendary Alamo. San Antonio will host events throughout the year to honor its history, culture and cuisine, with a big focus on Commemorative Week to be held the first week of May 2018. The joy and pride of the city will be harnessed into a week filled with distinctive events to showcase the collective essence of San Antonio. 

Silversea appoints Adam Armstrong as MD Australia & New Zealand

Adam Armstrong

Adam Armstrong will join Silversea Cruises as Managing Director Australia & New Zealand.  Currently Associate Vice President & Managing Director Australia & New Zealand for Royal Caribbean, Adam joins Silversea at an exciting time of growth and a period of significant investment in Australia and New Zealand for the ultra-luxury cruise line.  This announcement follows the resignation of Amber Wilson, Managing Director Australia & New Zealand, from Silversea to pursue other opportunities.

Having started his career at the Carnival Corporation, Adam has spent the last decade driving the growth and success of the Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Club Cruises brands in Australia and New Zealand.  He is well placed to lead the future growth and development of Silversea in the region.

Roberto Martinoli, CEO Silversea comments: "Adam is a terrific addition to Silversea. His experience and achievements in the Australian and New Zealand cruise markets will support our ambitious plans for growth and develop closer relationships with our travel agent partners.  On behalf of Silversea, I would also like to take the opportunity to thank Amber Wilson for her great contribution to our cruise line over the past two years and wish her well in the future."

Australia and New Zealand is now Silversea's third largest market and continues to lead the way as the fastest growing cruise market in the world.  Silversea has ambitious growth plans, with its new flagship Silver Muse to sail to Australian and New Zealand waters for the first time in early 2019.  Additionally, an unprecedented deployment of 10 cruises has just been announced between November 2019 until March 2020, featuring Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.

Adam Armstrong comments: "I am delighted to be joining Silversea at such an exciting time in its long history as a leading luxury brand.  I look forward to working with the local team and our valued agent partners to grow the business and take Silversea to the next level."

Adam will join Silversea on Monday 13 August 2018, based in the Sydney office and reporting directly to Roberto Martinoli.

Peter Shanks, Managing Director United Kingdom, Ireland, Middle East & Africa will oversee the Silversea team in Sydney on an interim basis until Adam joins in August.

(Editor notes: Armstrong replaces Amber Wilson who took up the position in August 2016 after 12 years with Cruiseco.)

The Whitsundays is a Winter Wonderland for Cruising

#queensland

The Whitsundays has always been known as a boating mecca but now the region is also home to not one, but two, award-winning Aquila44 power catamarans – just in time for the winter cruising season!

The charter boat industry in the Whitsundays is thriving and the region has the largest bareboating (crew-yourself) fleet in the Southern Hemisphere, with 1,133 beds available out on the water every night.

Now, with the arrival of Cumberland Charter Yachts' second Aquila44 power catamaran last month – following their first acquisition last year - the area boasts the only two luxury Aquila44's in the country available for charter.

Tourism Whitsundays General Manager Tash Wheeler said the Whitsundays was one of the best cruising grounds in the world and the region's bareboat operators were continually innovating and introducing new boats to their fleets.

"With calm waters, thanks to the protection of the Great Barrier Reef, and 74 islands to sail around with line-of-sight navigation, the Whitsundays is known as one of the best cruising grounds anywhere in the world," she said.

"It is fantastic to see Cumberland Charter Yachts extending their fleet into luxury power catamarans, which are becoming very popular with families and groups of friends.

"With five bareboating companies in the region, all united through the shared GoBareboating brand, the Whitsundays can offer a boating option for every kind of holiday as we head into the peak period, when sailors down south are searching out warmer waters. The Whitsundays really is a cruising winter wonderland."

Cumberland Charter Yachts General Manager Sharon McNally said demand for the Aquila44 – which won the Active Interest Media (AIM) Editor's Choice Award for 'Best Multihull' in 2014 - was strong as it offered customers a whole new level of luxury, space and comfort.

"The two Aquila44's are a brilliant addition to our fleet and give customers more choice under our Luxury Yachts Whitsundays brand," she said.

"The design lends itself perfectly to the cruising waters of the Whitsundays, with three large entertaining areas and very spacious accommodation, something you would normally only see on a 60-foot motor cruiser, but with more stability."

For more information about bareboating in the Whitsundays visit www.gobareboating.com

#Gobareboating #lovewhitsundays

AMANOI Vietnam launch new wellness retreats for 2018

Stepping away from everyday life to relax and return restored is no longer seen as an indulgence – it is a necessity in this fast-paced world. The chance to learn something new – breaking free from known routines and providing an enriching growth experience is also being increasingly recognised as key to renewed focus and stress release. With this in mind, Amanoi has expanded its wellness offering with the introduction of three new holistic retreats, which follow the successful unveiling of two new Spa Houses and Wellness Immersions in 2017. The only resort set in the starkly beautiful Nui Chua National Park on Vietnam's dramatic Vinh Hy Bay coastline, Amanoi is an ideal destination for reflection, recalibration and reconnection. Cocooned in a pristine natural environment, its remote location encompassing a secluded white-sand beach, a lotus-strewn lake and cliffs plunging into the East Sea, the resort provides a host of settings in which to pursue wellness goals, learn a new skill such as Qigong, and enjoy a peaceful pause.