Willowbrook, IL-- (ReleaseWire) -- 10/03/2006 -- New Orleans, with its vast heritage of diverse cultures and ethnicities, is reemerging as a tourism destination, starting with the return of group tours.

In the aftermath of Katrina, visiting New Orleans comes as a revelation. Its uniqueness and surprisingly intimate nature bear no similarity with the rest of the United States. The French Quarter, the Garden District, the Creole cuisine, the Spanish inflection and the vibrant music lend a distinctive aura and a powerful sense of identity. Familiarity is difficult to achieve and that leaves one intrigued and thirsting for more! The Big Easy has taken Katrina's best shot and is getting back to welcoming visitors with open arms.

A return visit to New Orleans is definitely worth it! Experience the city with your family reunion, church group or travel club! It is a great group travel destination. Whether it's the restaurants and cuisine, a walk thru the French Quarter, historic homes and museums, cultural arts, the various festivals including Mardi Gras and Jazz Fest, shopping and nightlife - you name it, there's hands-on excitement for every member of your group or family. Adventure, sports, architecture, the sights and sounds and other famous attributes make New Orleans the place you would want to explore in a group. Even more important, by visiting New Orleans, you're helping them rebuild by spending your dollars in their economy.

Liesuregrouptravel.com has earned an honorable reputation in the world of group travel. Visit http://www.leisuregrouptravel.com/archives/august2006/CF_NewOrleans.pdf to get answers that fulfill the needs of the growing number of travel groups. Read about Kelly Thompson's return to New Orleans. Experience the nostalgia, the multiculturalism, the gutted neighborhoods, cafes, restaurants and the nightlife with her. Her words seem to bring New Orleans alive in all its vividness. You'll want to make New Orleans your next group getaway. As she says, "you'll have a lot more fun!"

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The pacific states of USA offer a cornucopia of destinations as myriad as the very tastes of human race.

Willowbrook, IL -- (ReleaseWire) -- 08/14/2006 -- The pacific states of USA offer a cornucopia of destinations as myriad as the very tastes of human race. There is something for everyone. A host of attractions and activities await every traveler, be it pastoral pursuits, adventure or the appeals of urban life. The pacific states of Alaska, British Columbia, Washington, California, Oregon and Hawaii with their distinct topographies are a world unto themselves. Group tour the region to make the most of your travel experience. Your friends and family are special and what could be better than to plan an extra special reunion in the pacific states.

There is so much to see and do in this part of America. For groups of friends or students travelling together, this area is an absolute treat. Study abroad advisors planning group travel for their programs, must consider the pacific states as their next destination for the most enjoyable and learning experience. Inspiring wondrous mountains of Alaska beckon the adventurous and the nature lover alike to try their spirit to the fullest. The political and cultural scene of Washington, the enchanting world of Hollywood and Las Vegas in California, the breweries of Oregon and the beaches of Hawaii are enticing to people from all over the world.

If you're a group organizer, rest assured of coming across a full range of activities and places to visit, specific to your group's travel needs. For an exciting, memorable journey into the pacific region, travel information about choice restaurants and great places to stay, shopping venues, scenic drives and points of interest etc, becomes a necessity. Besides, those looking out for traveling with friends or family may approach organizers for a group tour to avail of the best group travel packages. This information is freely available on the internet which is an extensive tourist resource of calendar of events, directions concerning weather, accommodations, dining, recreation, contacts, camping, fees, permits and a lot more! There couldn't be a better way of saving on sights, tours and activities!

Here is an insight into the high points of all destinations in the pacific region. Try http://www.leisuregrouptravel.com/archives/june2006/PacStatesTT_0606.pdf, to appreciate the outstanding rich pictures of the pacific region and descriptive text that bring the region to life.

Visit the fascinating pacific region to revel in the best of what nature and man together have to offer!

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