Fugazy Travel/American Express Announces an Exclusive Travel and Events Package to the Palm Beach International Film Festival Through American Express Vacations

January 31, 2007 (PRLEAP.COM) Travel News
(Boca Raton, Florida) —Fugazy Travel/American Express has announced that they have brokered an exclusive deal between The Palm Beach International Film Festival and American Express Vacations. Lauded as one of the country’s premiere events, the 12th Annual Palm Beach International Film Festival begins April 19, 2007. The eight day extravaganza offers visitors the opportunity to experience the “Best of Everything,” including the best American and Independent Films, educational seminars and workshops, networking events, parties galore and lots of sun and sand!

“This is truly a stellar time to plan your trip to Palm Beach County,” stated Scott Grody, the VP and COO of Fugazy Travel. “And we are delighted to have been able to coordinate with American Express Vacations and the film festival an array of exciting opportunities for travelers who desire a South Florida vacation with an extra glamorous edge.”

Fugazy Travel, along with participating agencies nationwide, will provide travel arrangements and luxury accommodation packages for festival attendees. In addition, agents can also arrange for attendance at any number of festival events, including the star-studded Grand Gala, the Celebrity Golf Tournament, the educational pool side chats with independent film makers, and of course, the premieres of some of the world’s most provocative and entertaining films.

“This film festival vacation package is truly an award-winning combination,” stated Grody. “The famed fun and sun of South Florida is the perfect backdrop for the glittering excitement and high energy that surrounds this unique event.”

In previous years celebrity attendees have included Academy Award® Winners Anthony Hopkins, Tommy Lee Jones, Michael Caine, Faye Dunaway and Dennis Hopper; Academy Award® Nominees Samuel L. Jackson, Salma Hayek, Edward Norton, Woody Harrelson, Sylvester Stallone, Anouk Aimee, and Burt Reynolds, along with countless other legends, stars and filmmakers, including Richard Zanuck, Brett Ratner, Roger Moore, Jacqueline Bissett and many other luminaries.


About the Film Festival: The 12th Annual Palm Beach International Film Festival will be held April 19 - 26 at various venues throughout Palm Beach County. Founded in 1996, the Palm Beach International Film Festival, a nonprofit organization, emerged as a major cultural venue for the community as well as a productive fundraiser for local film and TV education. Each year it introduces filmmakers worldwide to the area’s unique resources, while celebrating the history and future of the film industry with seven days of world premieres, special events, seminars, feature films, short films and documentaries. For more information visit www.pbifilmfest.org or call 561-362-0003.
To find out more about this exclusive travel package, please contact Fugazy Travel/American Express at 1-800-852-7613 or visit www.Fugazytravel.com.