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TourOperatorLand’s Partner of the Week: Flagstaff, Arizona

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Flagstaff is Arizona’s four-season destination, filled with scenic adventures and millions of years of archeological history at 7,000 feet. Enjoy clean air and endless wilderness experiences in the World’s First Dark Skies City. Hike and bike in the world’s largest Ponderosa Pine forest. Evening brings clear skies and stargazing at the 127-year-old Lowell Observatory–home of Pluto and NASA astronaut training. Following are some itinerary ideas for both first time or repeat visitors.

Ideas for First Time Visitors:

—Lowell Observatory–Stargazing at 7200 feet!

—Walking Tours–Route 66 to Historic Tours

—Craft Beer–Flagstaff IS Arizona’s craft beer town

—Grand Canyon National Park– 80 minutes away

—National Monuments–Minutes from Flagstaff

—Museum of Northern Arizona

—Pioneer Museum/Riordan Mansion

Ideas for Repeat Visitors:

—Custom Local Tours–get outta town!

—Lunar Legacy Landmarks–walk where the astronauts trained 

—Music Scene–Arizona’s Festival Town!

—Route 66 by Harley Davidson (Eagle Rider)

—Arizona Snowbowl–Year-round adventure

—Flagstaff Extreme–Adventure Courses & Zip-lining

Following is a sampler of some of the royalty fee photos available at TourOperatorLand.com.

The Majestic Grand Canyon
Celebrating Route 66 in Downtown Flagstaff
Navajo Festival at the Museum of Northern Arizona

For more information on Flagstaff, visit its TourOperatorland.com pages here. For additional information on partnering through TourOperatorland.com., contact:

Betsy Cooper, Director of TourOperatorLand.com and Partner Engagement at Connect Travel. Phone: 415.728.1085 / Email: bcooper@connecttravel.com

TourOperatorLand’s Partner of the Week—Vermont

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Just a sketch of what Vermont has to offer: More than 100 PRE-MADE itineraries—each provided by a Verified Destination Expert. Here is just one; it’s called the Fly & Drive Vermont Sampler. Major Cities include: Bennington, Manchester, Weston, Plymouth Notch, Woodstock, Barre, Montpelier, Stowe, Waterbury, and Burlington.

Here’s how it works: Fly into New York City or Boston, grab a rental car, and then head to the Vermont countryside. This six-day itinerary offers visitors just a glimpse of what makes Vermont special. Enjoy one day at a time or all six in a row.  The state’s scenic roadways lead to delicious, local cuisine, breathtaking vistas, unique art spaces, and lots of history. Get away from the crowds, unplug, and appreciate the beauty that surrounds you in the Green Mountain State. 

Ideas for First Timers:

—Visit the Church Street Marketplace in Burlington for great shopping and dining

—Take the Ben & Jerry’s Factory Tour and visit the Flavor Graveyard

—Try a maple creemee, Vermont’s version of soft serve

—Hike Mt. Philo for beautiful views of Lake Champlain

—Visit one of our craft breweries, cideries, distilleries, or wineries; you’ll find that they’re all over the state

Ideas for Repeat Visitors:

—Try a farm stay or take a farm tour during Open Farm Week every August

—Visit the dog chapel on Dog Mountain in St. Johnsbury

—Follow the African American Heritage Trail with stops at Hildene, the Lincoln Family Home, and the Rokeby Museum which was a site on the Underground Railroad

—Visit the President Calvin Coolidge Homestead, which is also the home of the Plymouth Cheese factory

—Head to Kingdom Trails for a mountain bike ride 

Verified Destination Contact:

Sara DeFilippi

Sales & Marketing Specialist Vermont

Department of Tourism & Marketing

Phone: 892.272.2633 Email: saradefilippi@vermont.gov

Below: A Sampler of Royalty Free Photos

Journeying along the scenic Shires of Vermont Byway, you’ll find the Bennington Battle Monument, which provides panoramic views of falls and rolling hills.
The Vermont Country Store in Weston will transport you back in time with some iconic American brands both past and present.
Take advantage of the beautiful mountain landscape and go for a morning hike or a snowshoe … depending on the weather.

For more information on Vermont Tourism, visit its TourOperatorland.com pages here. For additional information on partnering through TourOperatorland.com., contact:

Betsy Cooper, Director of TourOperatorLand.com and Partner Engagement at Connect Travel. Phone: 415.728.1085 /  Email: cooper@connecttravel.com

TourOperatorLand.com’s Partner of the Week

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About Mall of America®

An American institution, Mall of America is the largest U.S. shopping and entertainment center featuring over 520 stores, 50 dining options and many family attractions. With no sales tax on clothing and shoes and a location 5 minutes from MSP airport, it’s no surprise that over 40 million guests visit each year from around the world. 

Some Product Features

VIP Shopping Package that includes a Mall of America Coupon Book with a souvenir MOA® Shopping Bag (combined value of $16.95). The coupon book includes over 250 discounts at MOA retailers, restaurants, and attractions featuring over $2,000 in possible savings.

Also, you can arrange a Mall of America meet & greet online here.

Samantha Sommers
Tourism Account Executive – Domestic
Mall of America®
Phone: 952.883.8499
Email: Samantha.sommers@moa.net
Bodil Forsling
Tourism Account Executive – International
Mall of America®
Phone: 952.883.8812
Email: Bodil.Forsling@moa.net
Maya Hua
Tourism Senior Manager
Mall of America®
Phone: 952.883.8843
Email: Maya.hua@moa.net

Below: A Sampler of Royalty Free Photos

For more information on Mall of America, visit the attraction at its TourOperatorland.com pages here. For additional information on partnering through TourOperatorland.com., contact:

 Betsy Cooper, Director of TourOperatorLand.com and Partner Engagement at Connect Travel.

            Phone: 415.728.1085   Email: bcooper@connecttravel.com

TourOperatorLand Partner of the Week: Alabama

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For Operators, here are just two examples of itineraries featuring Alabama:

—Ten Top Sites on the U.S. Civil Rights Trail:  See where Dr. Martin Luther King., Jr changed the world plus food and music of the south. This amazing educational adventure mixes fun with history. Embark on a journey of discovery and memories while standing where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. preached and marched. It’s not only a top 10 King site tour, but a true southern USA experience. You will start in Atlanta and end in Memphis, but as you will discover, Alabama stands at the center of southern cultural and history that changed the world.

—American Music Trail: Sweet Home Alabama: Great way to showcase the south’s music. Easy connections to Memphis, Nashville, Atlanta and New Orleans. The south USA is known for its music and Alabama is in the center of it all.   This trip highlights the music aspect of Alabama; but it’s also a great way to experience food, history and outdoors. Come hear gospel in our churches and sing Sweet Home Alabama in our music halls. Group or FIT, this itinerary is for both markets.

—Also, you can highlight the entire region comprising the southern U.S. experience with “Nashville to New Orleans through Alabama: Touring Cities of the Deep South USA.” This trip travels the length of Alabama, from north to south, stopping in the state’s biggest cities and most famous destinations as you go from your starting point in Nashville, Tennessee to your final stop in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Here is a sampler from the many royalty-free images of Alabama that you will find at the state’s TourOperatorLand.com pages.


Muscle Shoals, the “Hit Recording Capital of the World.” The area received this title due to the worldwide music hit that was recorded in the studios in the small Alabama villages in the northwest corner of the state.
Birmingham’s Civil Rights District is home to Kelly Ingram Park, a site where marchers and activists came together in protest.
About 40 miles (63 km) east of Montgomery is the U.S. National Park Service Tuskegee Airmen Historical site.

For more information on Alabama’s tourism products, visit its TourOperatorland.com pages at https://www.touroperatorland.com/destinations/alabama_tourism_department.

For additional information on partnering through TourOperatorland.com, contact Betsy Cooper, Director of TourOperatorLand.com and Partner Engagement at Connect Travel.

Phone: 415.728.1085 

Email: bcooper@connecttravel.com

TourOperatorLand Partner of the Week: Visit Bellingham/Whatcom County

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Bellingham is located in Washington State’s northwest corner—just 90 miles (145 km) north of Seattle and 55 miles (88 km) south of Vancouver, British Columbia. As Whatcom County’s largest city and county seat, Bellingham provides an urban vibe in an otherwise predominantly rural environment.

Bellingham consistently ranks among the top 10 cities with the cleanest air nationwide, as one of the best places to live, best places to retire, and “hippest, healthiest, and most adventure-packed” small cities in America. Reflective of its quintessential Pacific Northwest spirit, Bellingham has earned recognition as a “Best Place to Play Year-Round”, “Coastal Dream Town,” “Top 10 Adventure Town,” “Trail Town USA,” “Best Paddling Town in the USA” and “Happiest Small City.”

Also, Whatcom County is America’s raspberry capital and produces 65 percent of the red raspberries in the nation – more than 57 million pounds each year.

Mount Baker is a 10,781-foot (3,286 meters) slumbering volcano, which dominates the southeastern horizon. A record holder for most snowfall and longest ski season, Mount Baker transforms seamlessly with the seasons to offer year-round, world-class recreation options.

Sandy Ward

Whatcom County’s western border encompasses over 130 miles (209 km) of meandering marine shoreline including the Salish Sea is an intricate network of coastal waterways shared by the US and Canada and is one of the world’s largest and biologically richest inland seas.

Your Verified Destination Contact for Visit Bellingham is Sandy Ward, president & CEO of Visit Bellingham. You can reach her via sandy@belingham.com, or by calling 360.674.3990.

Here is a sampler from the many royalty-free images of Bellingham that you will find at Visit Bellingham’s TourOperatorLand pages.


Want to Whale Watch, or Cruise the San Juan Islands?
 
Bellingham’s Attractions, Arts and Museums
See the Mt. Baker Highway and the Canadian Border

Want to see more? Check out the Bellingham’s TourOperLand pages at https://www.touroperatorland.com/destinations/bellingham_wa

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