Marriott’s Spirit of Aloha Tour, a month long traveling road show that will bring the vibrant sights and sounds of Hawaii to a dozen U.S. cities, launched yesterday with a traditional Hawaiian blessing at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Phoenix followed by a visit to the Phoenix Children’s Hospital.

Marriott’s Spirit of Aloha TourThe blessing signals the start of a 5,530-mile journey aboard a 45-foot-long tour bus emblazoned with colorful tropical images of Hawaii, that will visit 11 additional cities, traveling across Texas and then to Atlanta, Charlotte, Nashville, St. Louis, Omaha, Denver and Salt Lake City with a final two-day stop in Los Angeles, February 11-12.

The Liberty Ship Conservative Cruise will start a rockin’ shortly after Republicans come a knockin’ on the Democrats’ doors in the midterm elections.

Sail on “The People’s Cruise” from Fort Lauderdale, Florida aboard the spectacular MSC Poesia, November 14-21, 2010, on this one-of-a kind voyage visiting inviting Caribbean ports including, St. Thomas/St John, St. Maarten and Nassau. Much more than a vacation, The LibertyShip Conservative Cruise is a uniquely American experience designed for We The People – the Tea Party Patriots, the 912′ers, common sense Conservatives, Libertarians, and all freedom loving citizens across the fruited plain.

Hawaiian Airlines today introduced a short-term fare promotion giving travelers even more incentive to book a trip this winter.

Starting today, Hawaiian’s “Secret Island” getaway fares promotion offers a special e-certificate discount online at HawaiianAirlines.com that can be applied when booking a round trip in either direction between any of Hawaiian’s 10 gateway cities in the Western U.S. and Kauai, Maui, Hawaii’s Big Island, or Oahu. The special offer will apply to each island on a rotating basis for a limited time, so travelers must check Hawaiian’s website daily to learn which island is being featured.

Steeped in ancient wellness practices, Thailand, Myanmar and India are featured destinations on Crystal Cruises’ April 26 “Mind, Body and Spirit” Experiences of Discovery voyage. Optional Crystal Adventures explore the spiritual heritage of the region via personal meetings with Buddhist monks, therapeutic spa rituals and a visit to a meditation center, while guest health experts share insights on life balance, Tai Chi, yoga and family health.

Enlightening experiences ashore include:

Myanmar – A rare conversation with the monks of the World of Buddhist Institute, plus famed meditation center Chanmyay Yeiktha Monastery.