http://www.travimp.com/news Latest Travel News from American Express Vacations en-us Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:19:30 EST Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:19:30 EST 360 Along with its exquisitive coastline of luxury hotels and a picturesque downtown district, Cancun boasts a tropical ecological reserve with lakes and mangrove habitats that will thrill nature lovers. http://www.americanexpressvacations.com/news/cancun_vacations/sian_kaan_biosphere_offers_cancun_visitors_a_treasured_ecological_reserve_$800531005.htm Wed, 15 Jun 2011 13:10:59 EDT With a 13-mile stretch of "gran turismo" hotels � grand hotels that generally rate four or five stars � a Cancun vacation offers visitors a wide selection of luxury digs that few tropical destinations can match. http://www.americanexpressvacations.com/news/cancun_vacations/grand_hotels_diverse_menus_and_snorkeling_make_cancun_a_top_travel_choice_$800529260.htm Mon, 13 Jun 2011 15:31:27 EDT Italian cooks are known for daily visits to local food markets where they buy the freshest provisions several days a week. In a city as large as Rome, there are many outdoor marketplaces from which to choose, but one of the best is Campo dei Fiori near the Piazza Navona. http://www.americanexpressvacations.com/news/city_escapes/visitors_can_stroll_campo_dei_fiori_one_of_romes_best_outdoor_marketplaces_$800529256.htm Mon, 13 Jun 2011 15:27:57 EDT Jamaica's Emancipation Day on August 1 is a time for celebration throughout the island, and visitors on a Jamaica vacation can enjoy family-oriented festivities throughout this day. http://www.americanexpressvacations.com/news/jamaican_vacations/emancipation_day_in_jamaica_welcomes_visitors_to_many_celebrations_$800528588.htm Fri, 10 Jun 2011 17:25:11 EDT About 100 art galleries and museums in London's East End and adjoining neighborhoods stay open late on the first Thursday of each month to bring attention to the city's bustling art scene. http://www.americanexpressvacations.com/news/city_escapes/first_thursdays_celebrate_diversity_of_art_in_londons_east_end_galleries_$800528576.htm Fri, 10 Jun 2011 17:23:07 EDT Travelers will be able to take boat trips to view wide-mouth whale sharks off the coast of Cancun and hear conservation talks about preserving the world's largest fish as part of International Whale Shark Day on August 30. http://www.americanexpressvacations.com/news/cancun_vacations/visitors_to_cancun_can_get_a_close-up_view_of_whale_sharks_during_summer_$800527072.htm Thu, 9 Jun 2011 14:55:20 EDT Parisians love to go to the cinema and visitors on a Paris vacation during August can join them at free nightly showings at neighborhoods throughout the city. http://www.americanexpressvacations.com/news/city_escapes/visitors_can_join_movie-loving_parisians_at_open-air_film_showings_in_august_$800527044.htm Thu, 9 Jun 2011 14:42:56 EDT The sounds and flavors of Latin American culture and cuisine are featured in the Carnaval del Pueblo this summer in London. http://www.americanexpressvacations.com/news/city_escapes/londons_carnival_del_pueblo_draws_thousands_to_latin_american_festival_each_year_$800525792.htm Wed, 8 Jun 2011 12:46:19 EDT A little bit of Nashville can be found each year in Las Vegas when the city hosts the annual Coyote Country Fest in August at the Orleans Arena. http://www.americanexpressvacations.com/news/las_vegas_vacations/country_music_fans_flock_to_annual_coyote_country_fest_in_las_vegas_$800525775.htm Wed, 8 Jun 2011 12:41:55 EDT An English-speaking theater troupe takes a comic look at Roman history during weekly performances through August 5 at the Roman Forum. http://www.americanexpressvacations.com/news/city_escapes/miracle_players_give_visitors_a_humorous_look_at_roman_history_$800525017.htm Tue, 7 Jun 2011 15:39:58 EDT