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Fave Five Hidden Cities and Sites in Bavaria
Owner and CEO of Pride Travel Marc Kassouf shares his favorite finds in Bavaria, Germany. Germany, as a destination, offers a wealth of options when choosing cities and attractions for our clients;...
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24 Hours in Toronto
The city offers attractions, cuisine and nightlife galore. Morning Toronto’s CN Tower can be seen piercing the sky from all over town. (c) PRIDE Travel / S. Nathan DePetris A great start to a great...
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Day Tripping In Narita
Narita, Japan, proves to be much more than a layover spot for Pride Travel owner and CEO Marc Kassouf. The Daito Pagoda towers majestically behind the main tier of Narita’s Shinjoji temple. (c) PRIDE...
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24 Hours in Seoul
A cultural and culinary kaleidoscope awaits travelers in Seoul, South Korea. From the moment clients land in Seoul’s Incheon International Airport, the tone for pleasant surprises throughout their trip...
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24 Hours in Kingston
Canada’s former capital offers hidden history and heritage. College and military academy students play the part of soldiers in reenactments at Fort Henry, Kingston. (c) PRIDE Travel / S. Nathan...
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Riu Emerald Bay Mazatlan
All-inclusive Riu Emerald Bay Mazatlan is a large-scale family resort that knows how to pack in value. The all-ocean view Riu Emerald Bay, Mazatlan, sits on a beautiful stretch of Mexico’s pristine...
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Eco-Adventures in Thailand’s North
Pride Travel’s CEO Marc Kassouf uncovers tiger preserves and elephant camps in Chiang Mai. Elephants playing soccer at the Maesa elephant camp in northern Thailand. (c) PRIDE Travel / S. Nathan...
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It Pays to Understand Travel Insurance
Understanding travel insurance from an agency owner’s point of view. Editor and freelance writer Marc R. Kassouf Several years ago, our agency received a call from one of our new, challenging clients....
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Two Retreat Hotels in Chiang Mai
Pride Travel’s CEO Marc Kassouf discovers the Rarinjinda Wellness Spa Resort and Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi. Nothing can prepare first-time visitors to Thailand for the intricate touches and...
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The Castles and Charm of Coburg
Bavaria’s Coburg is rich in royal history, unique attractions and much more. The statue of prince Albert dominates Coburg’s Markt square. (c) PRIDE Travel / Marc Kassouf At first glance, Coburg appears...
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Strolling Through Europe’s Christmas Markets
The unique Christmas markets of Germany, Austria and Luxembourg. Snow falls on the Luxembourg Christmas Market in the main square. (c) PRIDE Travel / S. Nathan DePetris Europe’s Christmas markets are...
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Celebrating on the River with a Christmas Market Cruise
A Christmas Market cruise is a unique way to spend the holidays. Shoppers search for handmade decorations at a stall in the Nuremberg Christmas Market. (c) PRIDE Travel / S. Nathan DePetris With the...
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Visting Japan After the Earthquake and Tsunami
A first hand report on Tokyo and the surrounding area’s recovery in the aftermath of the disaster. Train station are as crowded as ever in Tokyo, Japan. (c) PRIDE Travel / S. Nathan DePetris When I was...
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Culture and Cuisine in Chiang Mai
Pride Travel’s CEO Marc Kassouf explores a temple and tastes northern Thai food in Chiang Mai. Outside the hustle and bustle of Bangkok, Thailand’s capital city, lies Chiang Mai, a more relaxed region...
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Barcelo Maya Palace -refinement on the riviera
Luxurious guestrooms and a dizzying selection of dining experiences await at the Barcelo Maya Palace Deluxe. Located midway between Playa Del Carmen and Xelha, Barcelo Maya Palace Deluxe is the crown...
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What I Got From ASTA’s IDE in Puerto Rico and Why You Should Go To Peru in 2012
Recollections of the American Society of Travel Agents’ Puerto Rico International Destination Expo (IDE) 2011 – Marc Kassouf of PRIDE Travel shares his experience from this year’s IDE and why YOU...
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Maroma by Orient Express Surpasses Expectations
Maroma Resort and Spa lives up to its reputation for exceptional amenities, unique spa experiences and high-quality culinary offerings in the Riviera Maya From the moment clients are greeted by the...
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Canada’s Eastern Gay Capitals
Travelers will find the Canadian capitals offer big-city and small-town delights. Story By Marc Kassouf • Photography By S. Nathan DePetris Along Canada’s coast, the cosmopolitan capitals of Toronto,...
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Turkish Airlines CIP Lounge Impresses
A former road warrior shares his experience at the ultra-luxury CIP Business Lounge in Istanbul. The entrance of Turkish Airlines lounge in Istanbul, with two olive trees framed by an ottoman trellis....
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Scenic Ruby Sparkles
The Scenic Ruby offers top amenities and excursions and nearly everything is included Scenic Ruby, docked in Bernkastel on a sunny October afternoon. // © 2012 Pride Travel / S. Nathan DePetris The...
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Travel Insurance License Regulation Isn’t All Bad
A travel agency owner explains why moderate regulation can be good for business. Editor and freelance writer Marc R. Kassouf Regulation is a broad spectrum, from rules that provide basic governance in...
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Two of Mexico’s Iconic GAY BEACH RESORTS
Warm people, animated nightlife, and excellent attractions beckon visitors. Story By Marc Kassouf • Photography By S. Nathan DePetris Arriving early to Chichen Itza rewards you with an uncluttered site...
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Inn at Laurel Point hosts guests with grace
Where can you get picturesque island charm with moderate year-round climates (and have no chance of ever seeing a hurricane)? Where are nights filled with concerts of sound and light, days full of...
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Temecula celebrates California Wine Month
1. Straight-from-the-barrel tastings are one of the perks of visiting Temecula Valley during one of its many wine festivals, like last year’s Harvest Celebration barrel tasting at Europa Village winery...
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Art, Architecture and Nightlife in Amsterdam
The mint tower anchors Muntplein, Amsterdam’s epicenter // (c) 2012 Nathan DePetris The gay history of Amsterdam was not always one of tolerance, however. It’s hard to believe that this progressive and...
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Baja Travel Destination Focuses on Green
Villa Del Palmar Loreto is the hub of an ecologically sustainable Baja travel destination Villa del Palmar Loreto’s turtle pools hint at the resort’s driving goal to be one with its environment and...
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UNESCO World Heritage turns forty
The mammoth temple complex of Abus Simbel, Egypt, was moved block by block and reconstructed. It’s the first project that helped found the UNESCO World Heritage Convention // (c) GTH & Nathan...
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Kinan Spa at Maroma combines exotic rituals with proven techniques
The myriad of small touches at the Kinan Spa at Maroma by Orient Express add to the calming atmosphere of this award winning spa.(c) GTH & Nathan DePetris An open air layout of paths meanders...
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Narita, Japan in a day
Brightly decorated buildings and halls, such as this one, dot the grounds of Naritasan Shinjoji temple. (c) GTH & Nathan DePetris Flights out of Tokyo airports heading to the US and Canada depart...
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Are Europe’s Christmas Markets river cruises right for you
The AmaCello sails past Piesport on Germany’s Moselle river. Passengers can visit several Christmas market during the holiday season. (c) GTH & Nathan DePetris Tips on how to book and plan a...
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Top 10 destinations of 2012
Majestic natural vistas at Zion National Park are just one of the many surrounding Kanab and Southern Utah. (c) GTH & Nathan DePetris GTH editors and writers look back at our travels and journeys...
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