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Very Light Jet Service Now Available to the Bahamas
North American Jet Charter Group Announces Florida - Bahamas VLJ flights - July 11, 2008 - North American Jet Charter Group, LLC
Mendocino Hotel Hosts Stephen Prutsman Pianist for Opening of Mendocino Music Festival
Mendocino Hotel Hosts The Opening Night of The Mendocino Music Festival . A prix fix dinner at $30 is available from 5.30-8 pm with a Reception for Stephen Prutsman Pianist July 12, 2008 9:30pm - 11:30pm. Pastries are prepared and presented by the Ritz Carlton San Francisco and Organic Sparkling Wine are offered by Jeriko Vineyards. - July 11, 2008 - Mendocino Hotel and Garden Suites
Travel.co.uk Launches Innovative Comparison Shopping Site
Travel.co.uk officially launches in the UK today, to improve the user experience for holidays comparison shopping. - July 11, 2008 - Travel.co.uk
Circa 1886 Seeks "Flavor" of Charleston with Ice Cream Contest
If Charleston were an ice cream flavor, what would it be? Charlestonians will get their chance to weigh in as part of a new contest sponsored by Charleston restaurant Circa 1886, the AAA Four-Diamond, Mobil Four Star restaurant located on the grounds of the Wentworth Mansion®. Starting today,... - July 10, 2008 - Circa 1886
Charleston Hotel Caters to Empty Nesters in Time for Fall Semester
If your baby birds are preparing to fly the coop to head off to college this fall, the AAA Five Diamond Wentworth Mansion® hotel has just the cure to help lift your spirits and celebrate your newfound freedom. The Empty Nesters package, offered Sept. 2 through Nov. 25, 2008, offers parents an... - July 10, 2008 - Circa 1886
Directline-holidays.co.uk Adds Video Content to Search Results
Top 20 Travel Agent*, directline-holidays.co.uk has added video content to its website in the form of hotel guides. Visitors to www.directline-holidays.co.uk will be able to view videos of its 1,000 most popular hotels after completing a holiday search. Another 1,000 are being filmed in summer 2008. - July 10, 2008 - Directline Holidays
Marino to Exhibit Works at the Ivanhoe Art Mosaic in Paterson, NJ
Acclaimed artist Natalie Marino will be present at a showing of her city-themed paintings at the Ivanhoe Art Mosaic on Friday, Aug 1. Doors open for viewing at 3:30 PM with a formal reception to follow at 5:50 PM. The show will run till August 28th. The Ivanhoe Museum is located at 1 Spruce Street,... - July 09, 2008 - Natalie Marino
Red Wine Drinkers Can Now ‘Wipe That Wine Off Their Smile’
Wine Wipes are an innovative new product created especially for red wine drinkers who fall victim to stain left on their teeth and smile from drinking red wine. - July 09, 2008 - Borracha, LLC
Head Off to the 2008 Summer Olympics with Evaluate It
Evaluate It by SQM has expanded its travel program to include flights to Shanghai, just in time for the 2008 Summer Olympics. The program gives travelers and sports enthusiasts an opportunity to head to the Olympic Games at a fraction of the cost. - July 09, 2008 - Evaluate It by SQM
Port Canaveral Website Launched for the Tampa Bay Region
Walter Kozak of Gunny's Intrastate Travel & Tours proudly announces the launching of a new website dedicated to providing Port Canaveral cruise ship information for the Tampa Bay Region. - July 09, 2008 - traveltocanaveral.com
Creative Expressions of Tampa Bay, Inc. Receives WBENC Certification
Creative Expressions of Tampa Bay, Inc. a business specializing in, high end corporate and executive gifts, received national certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the Women's Business Development Center, a regional certifying partner of the Women’s Business Enterprise... - July 08, 2008 - Creative Expressions of Tampa Bay, Inc
Vacation Rentals Innovate to Provide Real Relief and Value to Guests
Vacation Rental Companies along the Gulf Coast have taken guest incentive programs to the next level, providing vacationers with complimentary golf rounds, deep sea fishing excursions, dolphin cruises, passes to amusement and water parks and more to offset skyrocketing gas prices this summer. - July 08, 2008 - Amenity Services Inc.
Five Strings and Great Stories – Josh Kelley Dazzles Private Event in Chicago
Josh Kelley, the indie-rock sensation who brought us favorites such as “Amazing,” “Only You,” and “Almost Honest,” performed a private acoustic show for guests of Hotel Indigo® Chicago-Downtown, one of fifteen of the new branded boutique hotels. Josh’s... - July 08, 2008 - VerveLife
New Global Website - Holiday / Vacation Villa Auctions
www.holidayvillaauctions.com is a new and innovative way of seeking a last minute booking for a holiday home. Bid on a vacation home that has available weeks or place your own property for auction. - July 08, 2008 - Holiday Villa Auctions
RNCOS Releases a New Report- Indian Tourism Industry Analysis
RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled, "Indian Tourism Industry Analysis" to its report gallery. According to the report, India represents one of the most potential tourism markets in the world and thereby it provides an insight into the Indian tourism market. - July 07, 2008 - RNCOS
Chicago Comics Perform Comedy for Lake Delton Wisconsin Fund Raiser
On July 19, 2008 three Chicago comics will perform at a fund raiser with all proceeds going to the Lake Delton Fund. Lake Delton Wi, was devastated during recent storms as a levee broke away and the entire lake literally emptied. Ricky March, Brad Fowler and Stacy Crawley will bring laughter to the Dells Comedy Club with the hopes of raising money to help the area businesses that depend on the summer lake activity for their livelihood. - July 06, 2008 - Laugh All Nite, Inc.
Naked Ice Cream in Palm Springs - A Fun, Cool Way to Celebrate Nude Recreation Week
Every year more and more people are celebrating America's freedoms by choosing to do it the most fun way possible by vacationing at nudist resorts or nude beaches. Nude Recreation Week reminds people that you don't have to settle for the same old boring chain hotel vacations each year. Pack light and say goodbye to funny tanlines forever. - July 06, 2008 - The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa
RoomFT.com
Homeowners to Profit Despite Credit Crunch. RoomFT (Room for Travellers - http://www.roomft.com ), a website matching tourists and visitors looking for a crash pad for as little as 1 night with homeowners looking to cash in on a spare room, has signed its two thousandth member less than 7 months after launching in November 2007. The first website of its kind, RoomFT now has members in more than 60 countries and has 1,800 rooms on offer. - July 06, 2008 - Roomft.com
Families Travel with the Convenience of One Tiny Suitcase
As airlines tighten their baggage allowance policies, there is a new services to help family travelers cope with the crunch. Just how do you get through the airport with a baby, a car seat, a stroller, a play pen and a diaper bag brimming with a week’s worth of baby supplies? You... - July 05, 2008 - One Tiny Suitcase Baby Equipment Rentals
Laser Maze Challenge at Lonestar Yogi
Lonestar Yogi in Waller, Texas has the first Laser Maze Challenge in the state. Created by Funovation, the Laser Maze is a new and different way to challenge yourself and the kids while camping and relaxing. - July 05, 2008 - Lonestar Yogi
MEXLend Closes First Puerto Vallarta Scotiabank Dollar Loan
Leading Mexico Mortgage Broker Partners with Scotiabank to Offer More Options to Foreign Investors. - July 04, 2008 - MEXLend
12,000 Miles in a Golf Kart - Just to Find Art?
This summer, two friends from Denver will travel the country in a golf kart (yes, a golf kart) to discover, inspire, and expose everyday art in the fabric of America. The 100-day journey began in Rialto, California on May 20. Jeremy Make and Andy Raney picked up their 1997 Club Car golf kart -... - July 04, 2008 - Kart Across America
Le Touessrok’s 30th Anniversary Celebrations Mean Savings for Guests
Le Touessrok resort on the island of Mauritius is celebrating its 30th anniversary this November. To mark this occasion, Elegant Resorts are offering a generous 30% discount to holidaymakers who wish stay for the whole five-day celebration. - July 04, 2008 - Elegant Resorts
Epoque Hotels First International Conference Held in Barcelona
Over fifty hoteliers from international destinations gathered to discuss and analyze industry trends. - July 04, 2008 - Epoque Hotels
Wake Field University Student Spends a Month Teaching Children in Uganda
Nicole Russo, an English major at the Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC, spent four weeks this summer volunteering in a local primary school in the Mutundwe neighborhood of Kampala, Uganda as part of the Volunteer Abroad program operated by A Broader View Volunteers. - July 03, 2008 - A Broader View Volunteer Corp
Dallas/Plano Marriott Features Three Dallas Vacation Packages
The Dallas/Plano Marriott at Legacy Town Center is featuring three Dallas vacation packages. Guests can now enjoy an all-inclusive weekend spa package and a mother-daughter weekend shopping experience, both in the Plano, Texas area, ideal for every Dallas getaway. - July 03, 2008 - Dallas/Plano Marriott at Legacy Town Center
Orlando Vacation Home Summer Blowout Sale
Advantage Vacation Homes in Kissimmee, FL offers consumers a great alternative to vacationing by Disney with the surging price of gasoline. - July 03, 2008 - Advantage Vacation Homes
Waterford Marriott Oklahoma City Accommodations Receives Prestigious AAA Four Diamond Rating
The Waterford Marriott Oklahoma City Hotel has once again achieved the prestigious award of being a AAA Four Diamond hotel and received a 2008 AAA Four Diamond plaque. - July 03, 2008 - Waterford Marriott Oklahoma City
PGA Tour Winner Among First Purchasers at Buena Vista
Buena Vista on the Beach is pleased to announce that noted PGA golfer, Troy Matteson, is among the initial purchasers at Buena Vista's luxury motor coach resort in Orange Beach, Alabama. Earlier this year, Troy tied for 2nd at the PODS Championship in Tampa Bay, Florida, and tied for 11th at the... - July 03, 2008 - Buena Vista
Renaissance Plantation Hotel Offers Guests 5,000 Bonus Points
An innovative hotel with a distinctive British West Indies atmosphere, the Renaissance Plantation Hotel is dedicated to ensuring that its guests experience luxury. Now, Renaissance Plantation Hotel guests can look forward to their next visit even as they leave by earning an extra 5,000 Marriott... - July 03, 2008 - Renaissance Plantation
Where Can You Stretch the Pound Furthest This Summer? Holiday Experts Holidays-Direct.co.uk Give Advice on Where to Go Without Breaking the Bank
Online travel experts, Holidays-direct.co.uk, are offering advice for holidaymakers on where to go to get the most for their money this summer. Fantastic savings on a range of hot spot destinations can be found on www.holidays-direct.co.uk. - July 03, 2008 - Midlands Co-operative Society
Looking for a Fun Summer Vacation? Dare to Go Bare in Palm Springs with the Terra Cotta Inn's Sizzling Summer No Tan Lines Special Offer.
Tired of the same old boring chain hotel vacations? Looking for a new, fun, exotic vacation experience? Now is the time to try a clothing optional vacation. Topless and nude sunbathing is the fastest growing trend in the travel industry. And Palm Springs, CA is the sunniest city in the US and the perfect summertime travel destination for your first nude vacation. - July 02, 2008 - The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa
Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket Welcomes Thai Residents Special Rates from 2,500 Nett Including Breakfast Until September 2008
Collect the experiences of Phuket. With kilometres of pristine sandy beaches, warm water, cool breezes and unlimited choice to entertain the young and the young at heart. Exclusively for residents of Thailand, Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket is offering a very special rate: From 2,500 nett per room... - July 02, 2008 - Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket
Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket Unveils Signature Travel Services
Global Guests of The Luxury Collection Will Now Enjoy Luggage Free Travel and Access to a World of News Publications Thanks to New Partnerships with Luggage Forward and NewspaperDirect. - July 02, 2008 - Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket
WritingTravellers: User Generated Guidebooks; Open Guidebooks Project Rediscovers the Planet
The travel business changed tremendously because of the Internet and the travel guide business will follow the same path. WritingTravellers is a new initiative that combines techniques and technologies from the so called Web 2.0 to support the whole process of making guidebooks: from writing them to printing and distributing them. A new phenomena is born: user generated guides. - July 02, 2008 - WritingTravellers
CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa Invites Meeting Guests to Go “Puerto Vallarta Green”
CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort and Spa (www.puertovallartamarriott.com) is launching “Puerto Vallarta Green” meeting initiatives as an innovative eco-friendly option for meeting attendees to do their small part to help fight global warming. - July 02, 2008 - CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort and Spa
The Courtyard Dallas DFW Airport North Offers Premium Shopping Package at Grapevine Mills Mall
Courtyard Dallas DFW Airport North is the pinnacle of convenience and entertainment. Now you can experience the ease of their airport location and the enjoyment of Grapevine Mills Mall with their Grapevine Mills Mall Shopping Package. The package includes: · Deluxe accommodations with one... - July 02, 2008 - Courtyard Dallas DFW Airport North
CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort and Spa Undergoes $10.7 Million Renovation
The CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort and Spa will undergo a $10.7 million renovation of guestrooms, banquet rooms, and the resort’s main restaurant, La Estancia, in an effort to enhance guests’ experience, and further capture the authentic charm and warmth of Mexico. - June 30, 2008 - CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort and Spa
Glide Through Raleigh History This July 4th Weekend with a Narrated Segway Tour of Downtown Raleigh
The high cost of gas is keeping many Triangle residents home this Fourth of July weekend, but one fun way to make the most of staying local – and celebrating Raleigh history – is by taking a guided Segway tour of downtown Raleigh. Triangle Segway, whose dealership is located in historic... - June 30, 2008 - Triangle Glides
Steady Stream of Seniors, and Others, Seeking Homes Outside the USA
Livtopia's success filling Discovery Weekends in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and Costa Rica has led to a second July Rivera May Weekend and an August Merida Mexico "On-the-Ground" Discovery Weekend. - June 29, 2008 - Livtopia
Fort Worth Offers Sizzling Summer Savings for Travelers
Understanding that many cost-conscious travelers are opting to vacation closer to home this summer, the Fort Worth Convention & Visitors Bureau is offering sizzling specials in its “Summer Stay & Save” promotion. From June 23 through September 15, travelers can visit... - June 29, 2008 - Fort Worth Convention & Visitors Bureau
Capital City Green – RezHub.com's Green Travel Hub Announces a Top 10 List of DC's Greenest Hotels
Travelers who are looking to green up their visit will have no problem doing so in DC. The city that is home to so many of this country's historical sights and leaders, is also leading the way to a cleaner and greener future. DC is even home to some of the greenest hotels in the country. - June 29, 2008 - RezHub.com
Video Travel Guides - New Generation from TravelGuide.TV
www.travelguide.tv launches Video Guides for major Cities. Now, the arrival of video tourist guides covering major city destinations across the world. In a move forward from the online text based tourism guides of the last decade TravelGuide.TV presents video travel guides for major cities. On a... - June 29, 2008 - TravelGuide.TV
RNCOS Releases a New Report - Opportunities in Malaysian Tourism Industry (2007-2009)
RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled, "Opportunities in Malaysian Tourism Industry (2007-2009)" to its report gallery. With the Malaysian tourism industry growing rapidly, the report provides an in-depth analysis of the present and future prospects of the Malaysian tourism industry. - June 29, 2008 - RNCOS
Owners Perspective Magazine Gives Sneak Peak at First Edition for Timeshare & Fractional Owners
The independent consumer magazine for the timeshare, fractional, destination club and private residence club industry aimed specifically at existing and prospective owners is only two weeks away from launch at www.ownersperspective.com. - June 28, 2008 - Perspective International Ltd
Timeshare & Fractional Developers Get New Resource
The once named Timeshare Suppliers Guide has been re-branded to the Perspective Buyers Guide and available at www.perspectivebuyersguide.com - June 28, 2008 - Perspective International Ltd
Getting a Good Last Minute Deal Has Become Easier at www.holistay.com
Summer holidays are getting closer. Right now, countless last minute deals are being offered and leave many costumers confused: are they really cheaper; are they serious and well organized? Holistay has a new solution for this problem: All available last minute deals are already included in the total price. That makes it easier to find and to compare available offers - without endless search and stress. - June 28, 2008 - Holistay
Hotel Posta Auctions Vacation Packages on LuxuryLink.com
LuxuryLink.com, the world's premier online luxury travel resource, announces the addition of the luxurious, Hotel Posta in Italy, to their prestigious collection of hotels, spas, vacation packages and cruises throughout the world. - June 27, 2008 - Luxury Link LLC.
Galavanting – Online Women’s Travel Magazine Poised to Launch
With thousands of visitors in the weeks leading up to its official launch on July 15th, Galavanting, the new online women’s travel magazine, expects a large readership to enjoy its first monthly issue. Editors-in-chief Kim Mance and Katy Quissell have recruited contributors who range from... - June 27, 2008 - Galavanting Productions, LLC
The Italian Culinary Academy at the International Culinary Center Offers a Summer Special
The Italian Culinary Academy, sister school of the world-class French Culinary Institute in New York, has announced a $2,000 reduction in the tuition for its Italian Culinary Experience course that begins August 12, 2008. - June 27, 2008 - Italian Culinary Academy