What Happens in Vegas

I’m sure you’ve heard the now-famous phrase, “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas!” After a short trip to Las Vegas for a convention last month, I have to say I think it’s unfortunate if that’s what happens. While some things happenings should stay in Vegas, there are those fabulous experiences that need to be shared! Las Vegas has a lot to offer – it’s so much more than just gambling. The shows are amazing, the shopping is fabulous and the weather is pretty good too.

I Really Do Like Southwest Airlines

I think I am in the right profession. After all these years of selling travel (27 to be exact), I still love to travel. Today I am on a plane to Las Vegas to attend a conference for people who sell wedding-type products. I am going for our Amazing Honeymoons division to learn more about marketing destination weddings and honeymoons. I believe you truly can teach an old dog new tricks!

Germany – A Country Everyone Will Love!

With a name like Nienhueser, you would know that someday I had to go visit my “homeland.” I just returned from hosting a 10-day trip to Germany. The tour was themed around my Lutheran Heritage and traced the footsteps of Martin Luther. The main reason for the tour was to attend the Passion Play (Passionspiele) in Oberammergau, Germany. Germany is a fabulous country full of friendly people, beautiful sights and delicious food and German beer.

10 Unique Vacation Getaways

Are you looking for a unique and different place to stay on your next vacation? Take a look at these top 10 places and choose from sleeping in a cave, a silver bullet, or even a cabin on stilts. Whatever your vacation preference, AurTravel can help you find the most extraordinary or the most common [...]

There’s Still Time – Holiday Bowl 2009

Sales are brisk for this year’s Holiday Bowl.  The Omaha tour is nearly sold out and Lincoln has only a few seats remaining!  Husker fans are ready for a trip to a wonderful destination with a beautiful climate.  San Diego is ranked as one of the best US cities as far as climate.  And wouldn’t [...]

AurTravel Launches Amazing Honeymoons

We at AurTravel are proud to announce the launch of Amazing Honeymoons, a division specializing in honeymoons and destination weddings. Amazing Honeymoons offers customized domestic and international vacation planning for newlyweds, including travel research, air and hotel, amenities, excursions, and more. Amazing Honeymoons also serves as a single source for destination wedding planning, including guest [...]

Cruise Your Way to Savings!

Royal Caribbean recently announced a 2-day Wow Sale! Book your next cruise on October 6-7, 2009 and receive up to a $200 onboard credit and 50% reduced deposit for any sailing after December 1, 2009. With over one hundred ports of call to choose from you can make your vacation whatever you want it to [...]

What You Need to Know About Flying with Pets

More and more of our customers are inquiring about travel accommodations that include thier four-legged family members. An article featured in USA Today highlights Pet Airways, an airline created specifically for ‘pawsengers’.

Are Travel Agents Making a Comeback?

We think so! We ran across the following article on cnn.com and thought it was worth sharing: If you’ve booked travel online, you may have been there. Online travel sites flooded with overwhelming options, all claiming the best deals. Extra fees nestled into the fine print amid blaring advertisements. Pounding 16 digits into the telephone after you’ve booked the wrong flight before finally getting a human voice.

Difficult site navigation and presentation on travel company sites and hotel and airline sites are causing a growing number of travelers to shift away from the Web and consider using alternative methods of booking travel.

Heart of Ireland Tour

Explore the Emerald Isle and join AurTravel’s Karen Kunkel for a fantastic 8 day tour of Ireland November 4-11, 2009! Rich in tradition, culture, and heritage, Ireland’s a unique mixture of old world charm and new world vibrancy that you won’t find anywhere else in the world.

Whether you’re partial to exploring the lush countryside, taking in the local pub scene, or visiting the many magnificent architectural gems, you’ll be as lucky as a four-leaf clover with a vacation to Ireland. Visit the Blarney Woolen Mills, Dingle Peninsula, St. Brendan’s Cathedral, Kilmainham Jail, the Guiness Brewery Storehouse, and much more!