Norwegian Breakaway made her inaugural stop in Bermuda on May 15, on her first seven-day voyage which departed New York on Sunday. Carrying 4,000 guests, Norwegian Breakaway, the largest ship to ever port in Bermuda, docked at Heritage Wharf at approximately 8 am local time. Bermuda’s Premier Craig Cannonier and local officials greeted the ship and Captain Evans Hoyt amidst much fanfare. “On behalf of the people of Bermuda, we are so pleased to welcome Norwegian Breakaway to Bermuda,” said Cannonier at a press conference held on the dock. “We thank Norwegian Cruise Line for bringing their magnificent new vessel... Continue reading

Brand new Norwegian ship the Breakaway My name is Christine. I just came off the amazing brand new Norwegian ship the Breakaway. I had such an amazing time on board the ship. Norwegian Breakaway is really top class ship from the decor, cabins, bars, entertainment, food and the staff were so helpful and friendly. Image via abcnews.go.com First day I spent exploring the ship and seeing what it had to offer. There was so much to do onboard! From having a cocktail by the pool and watching the world go by to climbing rock walls, trying out mini golf water... Continue reading

Fort Lauderdale, Florida is well-known for its stunning beaches, creative events and deep culture. But the closer you look at Fort Lauderdale, the more you discover, from the fantastical to the everyday occurrence but its all here! Like enjoying a day of shopping on Las Olas Boulevard, a gondola ride through the famous canals or a nice walk on historic riverfront. Just two miles north of Port Everglades, you can experience a landscaped beachfront promenade, with its signature white wave wall and brick paved path. Across the street, visit luxury hotels, and enjoy shopping or dining in the historical districts,... Continue reading

One of the really outstanding destinations to visit in the U.S. is the breath taking St. Petersburg in the sunny drenched state of Florida. Renowned for it’s abundance of long white sand beaches and pristine waters, this tropical like paradise has so much more to offer than it’s award winning beaches and marine life. Here’s a closer look at this remarkable and often overlooked holiday spot. St Petersburg Florida Attractions If you are lucky enough to be in St Pete’s Florida, make sure you stroll through the Sunken Gardens. The four acre botanical attraction features an exotic collection of 50,000... Continue reading

Let’s be honest if you are taking the kids to Florida this summer they have probably been lying awake looking forward to the theme parks for weeks. Most famous attractions in Orlando Florida, such as Universal Studios, Sea World and Disney World Orlando are on a must to do list, but this time why not try something completely different… you might be very surprised to find out how much Florida has to offer! Take a Bioluminescent Kayaking Tour According to a Day Away Kayak Tours, the waters of Florida's Mosquito Lagoon and Indian River come alive with bioluminescence during the... Continue reading

Cancún or the Spanish pronunciation: [kaŋˈkun] is a city in south-eastern region of Mexico, located on the northeast coast of the Yucatán Peninsula in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo. Because of its unique location, Cancun enjoys a tropical type climate which means when you visit in the right season you will enjoy blissful sunny warm weather with little chance of rain or clouds to spoil your holiday and although it is tropical, there isn’t really much of a rainy season to worry about. In saying that, if it is the sun you’re after or wondering when is the best... Continue reading

Over the years, Lower Antelope Canyon has become a favourite get-together place for photographers, tourists and visitors from around the world. Not a destination that’s as instantly recognisable as say the Grand Canyon, never the less, Antelope Canyon is without doubt one of the most stunning places on earth and an absolute cert to go on your bucket list. Antelope Canyon is located near on Navajo Nation land, Arizona just outside Glen Canyon National Recreation Area it is the most-visited and most-photographed slot canyon in the American Southwest. It is surprisingly accessible which probably accounts for it’s mantel of being... Continue reading

One of the most innovative and biggest ships in the world, Norwegian Breakaway, will be making it's inaugural sailing on 30 April crossing the Atlantic from Southampton to take up residence in the US. The Ship will feature the first Aqua Park at sea with 5 full water slides plus a 3 storey sports complex with the largest ropes course at sea. The entertainment options are endless with a quarter mile long outdoor boardwalk that features 8 outdoor dining and lounging options, the Tony-Award nominated musical Rock of Ages as well as 2 other Broadway shows, Burn the Floor and... Continue reading

Did you hear the good news? New York’s park service has just announced that the iconic Statue of Liberty, which has been closed to visitors since Hurricane Sandy struck last October and devastated the island, will reopen in time for the 4th of July holiday this summer. The statue was not damaged in the storm, however, several of the park service structures on the Liberty Island where the statue stands were destroyed, including the dock for ferries which carries visitors from Lower Manhattan and Liberty State Park in Jersey City. “Hurricane Sandy inflicted major damage on facilities that support the... Continue reading

If like me you are in a love affair with shopping then you probably love to head off on exciting city breaks in North America for the odd shopping spree. I love to shop and like lots of you, many of my holidays over the years revolved around this amazing hobby. I’ve been to NYC to shop on several occasions and I’ve been to many other U.S. shopping destinations as well, Orlando, Las Vegas, you name it. So when I decided to move to Toronto, I quickly researched what the shopping was going to be like and much to my... Continue reading

Watch the landscape change before your very eyes at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Located 30 miles southwest of Hilo, this is the home of Kilauea volcano, one of the most active volcanoes on earth. The chance to see the primal process of creation and destruction make this park one of the most popular visitor attractions in Hawaii, USA. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, USA. Founded in 1916, the Park encompasses 333,000 acres from the summit of Maunaloa to the sea. Here you will find 150 miles of hiking trails through volcanic craters, burnt deserts and rainforests as well as a museum,... Continue reading

Did you know San Diego is often called America’s Finest City? As the birth-place of California, San Diego has set the standard for the state’s cheerful and laid-back lifestyle. Blessed with a rich history, stunning geography and a Mediterranean climate, San Diego is without exaggeration one of the Earth’s most delightful cities. The Spanish heritage imparted by the early explorers and missionaries remains evident throughout the landscape. Much of the city’s architecture and many of its historic sites still reflect this. For its size San Diego is a very clean and cosmopolitan city. Its beautiful downtown centre is fun and... Continue reading

Sears Tower or Willis Tower You must have heard about the architecture in Chicago, as Chicago's structural design is world famous. The city is a showcase of 20th century high-rise architecture. And the Sears Tower, for a long time the tallest tower in the world is just one of the many examples. So, what is interesting about this building? Well, Sears Tower looks different from all angles. It is a stunning skyscraper and it’s a must see in Chicago! Navy Pier The Navy Pier was built in 1916 as a recreational and shipping facility. Today it is a popular entertainment... Continue reading

Tour America has been named as one of Ireland’s ‘Best Managed’ companies in the Deloitte Best Managed Companies Awards Programme for the fourth year in a row. The company was recognised at a gala awards dinner in the Burlington Hotel in Dublin on 1 March 2013. Former Taoiseach and Chairman of IFSC Ireland, John Bruton, was special guest speaker at the event. The Deloitte Best Managed Companies Awards Programme, in association with Irish Life Corporate Business, recognises indigenous Irish companies across the island of Ireland which are operating at the highest levels of business performance. Companies that have been recognised... Continue reading

Quincy Market Boston Quincy Market is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Boston and is a very popular place with those who work in the area too. Locals love to come to here for a quick and delicious lunch. Seventeen restaurants and pubs can be found at the marketplace, including a few upscale restaurants, such as Anthem Kitchen and Bar, Mija Cantina and Tequila Bar, Ned Devine's Irish Pub, Wagamama and plenty of fast food joints to cater for all budgets and tastes. Make sure you go to Modern Pastry in the North End and have a Cannoli!... Continue reading

A FLOATING RESORT 21 dining options / Bars and entertainment venues to rival any 5 star resort/hotel. Boarded this ship in Barcelona for a 4 night Med Cruise - from the second of stepping onboard amazement took over, we were never going to get to see the full ship and all it had to offer in just 4 days but we were going to give it our best shot and we did!!! Sailing out of Barcelona with the city's beautiful skyline behind us. Boarding was quick and easy at Barcelona port with Norwegian Cruise Lines staff on hand taking our... Continue reading

Hi everybody! It’s Kathleen here from Tour America. I am currently spending my year living in & travelling North America with the fabulous city of Toronto as my home for the year. As the ultimate New York City gal, it’s hard for me to find a city that even comes close to the Big Apple & Toronto is the first city I’ve visited that I have liked just as much. We flew with British Airways via London to Toronto but in the summer months Air Canada do go direct from Dublin so it’s a really great & accessible city. We... Continue reading

With the arrival of a new year come the usual holiday fever, people switching from Christmas shopping mode to summer holiday mode in an instant, desperate to get that 2013 holiday booked ahead of the rest and avoid any dissapointments like flights or hotels booking out! Well just as it's a tradition for Irish holiday goers to kick off their new year with booking their summer holiday, the long running Holiday World Show in Dublin's RDS arena also makes it's long awaited return and to celebrate this, Tour America are hosting our very own unique January Sale Day in store... Continue reading

Tour America is really excited to announce the launch of our new holiday brand, Magic Holidays, on Monday 14th January, 2013. Tour America has seen a huge increase in demand for holidays to Disney in the States over the last number of years and has decided to designate a qualified team to sell Magic Holidays. At Magic Holidays our Disney Experts will focus on all the magic that is Disney including Disneyland Paris, Walt Disney World Orlando, Disneyland California and Disney Cruise. There's not a person alive who doesn't recognise the Disney brand and many have probably visited one of... Continue reading

So it's another year and another chance to tick off your bucket list all your favourite places you promised yourself you'd see before you died! And even if New York is one of those cities you've made sure you've already seen, it's one you'll want to go back to again and again, especially with so many new things to see and do you'd have very good reason for taking a trip back to the Big Apple. So what's new in this great city for 2013? Well New York City is always a place that screams electricity no matter what time... Continue reading

Hi everyone, so I am just back from a brilliant trip to the three gorgeous destinations of Tampa, Clearwater & St Pete's in Florida. We flew United airlines to Tampa via Washington. Washington was a really nice airport to connect through as were in and out of the same terminal. When we arrived in Tampa, we didn't arrive into the main terminal so we boarded a little train that brought us across. This took literally about 30 seconds and we got our bags quickly and then we were on our way. We stayed in the fabulous 4* Intercontinental Hotel which... Continue reading

I'm no novice when it comes to cruising, in fact, working in Cruise Holidays I've been lucky enough to go on numerous cruises to both the Mediterranean and the Caribbean on many different cruise lines, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line and of course MSC. But this was the first time I'd been on MSC's well known Fantasia cruise ship, and if I'd known what I've been missing all this time I'd have jumped up and down to get on it earlier, it was that good! I Arrived in Barcelona Port and check in was done within minutes. Very efficient at... Continue reading

When most of us think of Washington DC we think, America's capitol city, home of the president, monument after monument steeped in U.S. history, a city of sophisticated suits who'd rather partake in a lively debate instead of a night out on the tiles! Well for most part this is pretty much the case, Washington DC is the capitol of America, it is the home of the president (Barac Obama for a second term in case any of you have been hiding under a stone somewhere) and it does feature more monuments than most other states in America can swing... Continue reading

JUST ANNOUNCED: BLOCKBUSTER MEGA-ATTRACTION “TRANSFORMERS: THE RIDE – 3D” COMING TO UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT IN SUMMER 2013. It's the news your kids and some big kids will be overjoyed at hearing. Optimus Prime and the Autobots will take their galatic battle from the big screen to the theme park of Universal Studios in Orlando. Transformers 3D: The ride, has already been alive and well and a massive success at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Studios Singapore so is sure to be even bigger at Orlando. The ride itself leaves you in the heat of the action as you along with... Continue reading

Twilight Trip: Washington State package from €999pp As the final Twilight movie opens worldwide on the 16th November, fans of Bella and Edward can haunt their footsteps in Washington State, courtesy of Tour America. That's right, we've a frightening movie celebration tour for fanatical lovers of the movie series to enjoy, taking in the very settings where the movie took place. Fly into Seattle, where the city’s cinemas are planning a Twilight Saga Marathon showing of all five films (including Breaking Dawn Part 2), for a three-night stay in the Warwick Seattle Hotel. It is in the heart of the... Continue reading