Travel and Hospitality: Tourism - Press Releases

Discover the Joy of Travel in the City of Joy with Compass

LogoThe erstwhile political capital of India was also the intellectual and cultural capital of the country. During the British Raj, Calcutta, as it then called, thrived as the main trading hub for the Sub-continent. It is challenging to find one word to depict this vibrant and yet enigmatic city. An old world charm veils this city of joy. Its gait is slow and stubborn. It is a sharp contrast to the pace of any other city like Mumbai or the current capital New Delhi. From the sluggish trams to Victorian buildings, the impact of the Colonization is vivid and looms large over the contours of this city.

NYC Central Park the Place for Poltergeists This Holiday Season

This holiday season two of New York's noted paranormal investigators will be taking groups of adventurous amateur ghost hunters on actual ghostly excursions through the winding paths and darkened lawns of Central Park. Utilizing all sorts of ghost hunting equipment -- like something out of a paranormal holiday blockbuster -- they'll prowl Central Park for signs of some spirited ghostly happenings.

NYC Metropolitan Museum of Art Welcomes Charles Dickens Paranormal Adventure

Tucked into an obscure corner of New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art -- resting peacefully -- are the remnants of the once famous English "Star Hotel." This Norfolk hotel was the setting for the Charles Dickens legendary novel "David Copperfield." And according to Pete and Stew Kandel (known as Dr. Pete and Dr. Stew) aka the "Ghost Doctors" paranormal investigators and licensed NYC tour guides, the Star Hotel may now be accepting reservations for some ghostly guests this holiday season.

Compass Introduces Walks Into the Weavers' Colonies

LogoArt forms existed even before anything else existed. The Harappan seals are testimony to this. Bone needles and woven cotton was discovered amongst the ruins of Mohenjo-daro. There are references of the craft of weaving in the ancient scriptures like Vedas too. India has a vast treasure of various forms of weave. It is a marvel that an ancient art like weaving still exists. Unfortunately, the carriers of this tradition are a dwindling lot. They seldom get the recognition they deserve. Weaving is a skill that requires sheer brilliance and the expertise and dogma passes on to the following generation.

NYC Grand Central Terminal Greets Holiday Spirited Paranormal Activity

This holiday season New York's Ghost Doctors will be leading groups of brave amateur ghost hunters through winding and darkened passages as they pass the platforms and tracks of Grand Central Terminal in search of festive paranormal activity. These courageous paranormal thrill seekers will be instructed in the fundamentals of ghost hunting. From the proper use of a variety of electronic equipment to utilizing their own cameras as ghost detectors.

NYC Metropolitan Museum of Art Ghostly Hauntings and Loving It This Holiday Season

During this holiday season the Ghost Doctors will be leading groups of intrepid wanna be ghost hunters through the winding wings, hallways and galleries of NYC's Metropolitan Museum of Art in search of its paranormal essence. After receiving a crash course in the fundamentals of ghost hunting, they'll be instructed in the proper use of different electronic ghost hunting equipment as well as how to detect and even photograph signs of paranormal activity.

A Treat for Your Sweet Tooth

LogoThe author, Lela Migirov, released a new book, "Paris, Eclairs & Vous: An Artist's Guide Guidebook of Haute Pâtisserie Parisienne" – A guide to Paris' finest pâtisseries and sweets, combined with the author's drawings – which were inspired by Paris' delights. The book was published at ContentoNow and available at Amazon.com and ContentoNow.com.

Miami Helicopter Inc. Now Offering Aerial Tours of Miami Beach and Other Landmarks

Miami is known for being one of the most beautiful cities in America, and beloved of the film and TV industry, which has shown it in all its glory through stunning aerial photography. While individuals love to visit Miami Beach and the many other sites and attractions Miami has to offer, they almost always only get a glimpse of the bigger picture as their plane comes in to land. Miami Helicopter Inc. allows people to give their holiday the Hollywood treatment, as they are now offering helicopter tours of the city to see its breathtaking sights from above.

UFOs over NYC Central Park Phone Home

If one thinks UFOs and E.T. encounters can't happen in New York City -– think again! Under cover of the night sky within the confines of NYC's urban wilderness better known as Central Park, an amazing extraterrestrial adventure is unfolding entitled the UFO Phenomena Tour.

Tourism Increases in New Zealand

Tourism is considered to be a backbone of any country's economy. With the increasing trend of travel and tourism, New Zealand has noticed an increased amount of attention from the tourists.

Queens Flushing Meadows Park Welcomes Festive Paranormal Activity This Thanksgiving

This coming Thanksgiving holiday, New York's own Ghost Doctors will be taking groups of courageous amateur ghost hunters in training on an actual ghostly adventure through Flushing Meadows Park -- the home of the two former World's Fairs. With equipment in hand, like something out of a holiday supernatural blockbuster, they'll prowl Flushing Meadows passing hulking relics from a time long gone for signs of paranormal activity.

NYC Metropolitan Museum of Art Is Gobbling Up Paranormal Activity This Thanksgiving Holiday

This Thanksgiving holiday the Ghost Doctors will be leading groups of courageous apprentice ghost hunters through the endless wings, hallways and galleries of NYC's Metropolitan Museum of Art in search of ghostly spirits. After these brave recruits receive a crash course in the fundamentals of ghost hunting 101, they'll be drilled in the proper use of different electronic ghost hunting equipment as well as how to detect and even photograph signs of paranormal activity.

The Measure of the Vietnamese Government of Reducing Vietnam Visa Fees Will Boost Tourism in the Country

Tourists who wish to visit the South East Asian country of Vietnam may be delighted with the news that the Vietnamese government has brought down the visa fees that have to be paid by them for visiting the country. According to Visa-Vietnam.org, the stamp fee on visa on arrival at the airport of Vietnam will henceforth be less and this will come into effect from November 23, 2015.

NYC Grand Central Terminal Perfect for Thanksgiving Turkeys and Ghost Hunting

Looking to get into the Thanksgiving spirit? Well if it's spirit or shall we say spirits you're looking for, than two of New York's seasoned ghost hunters just may be able to serve up that paranormal holiday desert to top off the festivities.

Kauai Sport Fishing Adventures Made Easy with Online Reservations from Ohana Fishing Charters

LogoFishing on Kauai is a marvelous experience for beginning and advanced sport fishing enthusiasts alike. When guided by an experienced crew and captain, the Kauai sport fishing experience is an unforgettable one. Ohana Fishing Charters, the leading sport fishing charter company in Kauai, works hard to provide the best fishing experience in the area. To make reserving a charter simple and convenient for their customers, Ohana Fishing Charters offers simple online reservations.

Nine out of Ten NYC Ghosts Rate Central Park #1

Besides the 35 million annual visitors who enjoy this natural sanctuary in the heart of Manhattan, there also seems to be some lingering spirits that relish this park as well, according to Pete and Stew Kandel (known as Dr. Pete and Dr. Stew) aka the "Ghost Doctors" noted paranormal investigators and licensed NYC tour guides. And it seems that the park's long history has attracted quite a few ghostly inhabitants who enjoy a twilight stroll in this beautiful enchanted forest.

Online Traveling Startup Azooki Aims to Revolutionize Tours in Asia

LogoExplore, Discover, and Experience. These are the core essentials of what Azooki can bring to any discovering traveller. Azooki is passionately committed to provide, source, and unfold the most amazing destinations, activities, and experience in Southeast Asia which radiates with colourful attractions, sun-kissed islands, and crystal clear turquoise water as well as shopping centres you'll surely love. All packages include personal and private experiences of tropic offerings that will surprise you!

Yarok Costa Rica Launches Updated Website in Answer to Waxing Regional Interest

Costa Rica's National Institute for Tourism reports the country has experienced an average 15 percent annual increase in vacationers from abroad over the last few years. Piqued interest in this growing travel hot spot has sparked a number of questions from sojourners around the world. With this in mind, a spokesperson for the local travel experts at Yarok Costa Rica has launched the company's newly updated website.

Paranormal Activity Arrives at NYC Metropolitan Museum of Art

This weekend New York's own Ghost Doctors, noted paranormal investigators and licensed NYC tour guides (known as Dr. Pete & Dr. Stew) will be leading a ghostly adventure through New York's most famous art museum -- the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Gently Down the Ganges with Compass India Holidays

LogoThe spirituality of the east has forever fascinated the west. The inquest for inner peace, the queries about the deeper aspects of life, the understanding of the essence of life, often end on the banks of the Holy Ganges. With the mystical river flowing by your side, the aesthetics of Rishikesh, Haridwar and Varanasi often casts a spell on you. The sacred river, is often associated with penance as well as pleasure and no one returns thwarted from its banks.

Queens Flushing Meadows Park Hosts the Ghost Hunters vs the Amazin Mets

When two of New York's noted paranormal investigators say they are feeling the spirit around Citifield it could only mean one thing -- hunting for spirits around Queens NYC's Flushing Meadows Park, the home of the NY Mets.

NYC Grand Central Terminal Next Stop Paranormal Activity This Halloween

New York's own Ghost Doctors will be going underground this Halloween weekend -- deep underground, through winding and cavernous passages, passing dimly lit train platforms as they lead bands of fearless thrill-seekers on "real" ghostly hunts through the timeless Grand Central Terminal. These newly inducted brave packs of hunters will be trained in the fundamentals of paranormal investigations. From the proper use of a variety of ghost hunting equipment, to relying on their own senses and wits to uncover the unusual and obscure.

Silk Road Explore Announces Latest Tour Packages and Prices for Historic Silk Road Excursions

The Silk Road is historic route that's on the World Heritage list. Silk Road Explore features more than 180 unique package tours along the Silk Road in multiple countries. Prices of ready-made tours range from 35-50 U.S. dollars for ATV and rafting tours to $4,750 for heli-skiing. Tours are also offered at fixed dates and rates ranging from $800 to $2,000. SRE professionals can calculate prices of tours upon request.

SeavisTours' Social and Environmental Initiatives in the Dominican Republic

SeavisTours, an independent eco tour operator in the Dominican Republic, is renowned for the unique excursions they offer. fulfilling their social and environmental responsability. Their direct involvement in the conservation of the Dominican environment and in the daily life of local people is admirable.

NYC Queens Flushing Meadows Park Goes Ghost Hunting This Halloween

This Halloween season two of New York's noted paranormal investigators will be taking groups of courageous amateur ghost hunters in training on actual ghostly investigations through Flushing Meadows Park -- the home of the two former World's Fairs. With equipment in hand, like something out of one of those ghost hunting television shows, they'll prowl Flushing Meadows for signs of paranormal activity.