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Travel Divas Offer Luxury Travel Options

New travel company offers upscale, authentic travel
experiences for gay, lesbian, and gay-friendly clientele

With the trend of niche marketing on the rise, Travel Divas, a new company dedicated to providing upscale, authentic travel experiences for gay, lesbian and gay-friendly clientele, offers the perfect solution for the luxury travel seeker. The Miami-based company has slated its first trip to Mykonos in May 2004.

"Until now, there hasn't been one company completely dedicated to offering upscale travel experiences that target the gay, lesbian, and the gay-friendly market segment in one mixed environment," said Annette Hogan, co-founder of Travel Divas.

As one of the country's leading experts on gay and lesbian travel, Hogan has held key positions with Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd., American Airlines and other multinational companies.  She and co-founder Valerie Athans-Papaioannou created the Travel Divas concept after years of traveling together; Hogan with her life partner and Athans-Papaioannou with her husband. Mykonos was the two couples first trip together.

Blending decades of experience in the travel industry with the world's most stellar destinations, Hogan, Athans-Papaioannou and the Travel Divas team offer travelers the opportunity to see the world from an entirely new perspective. Designed for the hip, savvy and upscale travel seeker, each destination and itinerary is carefully researched and guided by the team. Each vacation also features add-on options of varying length to accommodate every interest level and ensure that the traveler gains the richest travel experience.

"Finding the perfect resorts and destinations is the ultimate challenge," said Athans-Papaioannou, a native of the travel industry. "Our company is about product that delivers the consummate luxurious experience, ensuring our traveling clientele a comfortable and memorable travel experience."

The company's first trip is from May 21-29, 2004, to the Royal Myconian Resort on Mykonos. The brilliant combination of local island culture and luxury standards make this boutique resort and spa the gem of the Greek islands. Brand new, the Royal Myconian features traditional island architecture, private beach, divine service, stylish furnishings and gourmet Greek cuisine. Trip packages start at $2,990 per person, based on double occupancy and includes round-trip airfare from New York; seven nights standard accommodations; daily breakfast; three dinners; tips; ground transportation to and from arrival and departure points; round-trip sea transportation between Athens and Mykonos. Room upgrades and suites also available, as well as business class upgrades and optional add-on cities on the east and west coasts.

A variety of destinations are in the works for 2004 and new product is expected to launch in late winter. Travel Divas will begin taking reservations for Mykonos immediately. The trip runs from May 21-29, 2004 and availability is limited. To book or inquire about package prices, call 1-877-DIVAS-GO or email ask@travel-divas.com.  Visit www.travel-divas.com for more information.

About Travel Divas
Travel Divas is a company dedicated to providing upscale, authentic travel experiences for gay, lesbian, and gay-friendly clientele. Aiming to be the most hip travel company in the industry with the most exciting destinations, Travel Divas has the right attitude and proven experience to deliver its product. Realizing that personal relationships are what make world travel exceptional, the team has chosen only exotic destinations with insight for its clients to get to know them like the locals do. The company's first trip is to Mykonos in May 2004. Visit www.travel-divas.com.

Edited by Dave Shultz

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