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Families Head to Meet Santa Claus in Lapland Reports Holidays-direct.co.uk

Taking a family holiday to meet Santa Claus in Finland is growing in popularity. Online travel agency Holidays-direct.co.uk reports that Christmas Lapland day trips are extremely popular at the moment, with families wanting to take their children to visit Santa in the Arctic Circle. - November 24, 2007 - Holidays-Direct

Instantly Confirmed Reservations with Low Rates Now Available at Big Windmill Motor Lodge Website

The Big Windmill Motor Lodge in Coffs Harbour, Australia is now empowered to deliver online reservations with instant confirmations, low rates, and more with its website’s new booking system. - November 23, 2007 - DirectWithHotels

Pia Esthetics Joins the Black Friday Frenzy

The day after Thanksgiving is commonly known throughout the United States as the largest shopping day of the year. Retailers often offer discounts on products extreme enough to cause a consumer shopping frenzy. Pia Esthetics Day Spa and Body Shop in South Tampa will join in the madness of Black... - November 23, 2007 - Pia Esthetics

Free Ski Shuttle Leaves from Sunriver to Mt. Bachelor Twice Daily

RE/MAX Sunset Realty & Vacations has officially announced a new ski shuttle bus that will run back and forth to Mt. Bachelor twice daily for their guests who are renting a vacation home or condo in the resort area of Sunriver. - November 22, 2007 - REMAX Sunset Realty & Vacations

See It Today, Live It Tomorrow – See the Reality of Your Travel Destination Ahead of Time

Today, Triporia Travel Information, Inc. launched version 2.6 of their innovative travel information website. The new version makes it even easier for travelers and travel-related businesses to share videos about destinations in a peer video-sharing and virtual social networking concept. - November 22, 2007 - Triporia Travel Information, Inc.

American Challenge Golf Tour Champion Tony Peterson Wins Over $17,000 at 2007 ACGT Tour Championships

Horseshoe Bay Resort hosted six ACGT Tour Championship events with $70,000 Payout following a record season of over 150 events and payout in excess of $500,000. ACGT provides a unique opportunity for golfers of all skill levels to compete for significant cash prizes throughout the country. - November 21, 2007 - International Players Tour

Sikkimhotravel.com New Online Travel Booking Service

sikkimhotravel.com is a tour management company for online hotels, cars, flights, buses and travel package reservations in Sikkim. - November 21, 2007 - sikkimhotravel

Berwick Travel Announces 2007 Pinnacle Award Winners

The agency's five top rated resorts are awarded with the exclusive Pinnacle Award for outstanding service, staff, and amenities. - November 21, 2007 - Berwick Travel

Bigger Hotel Database for TravelStoreMaker.com

Additional 20,000 hotels expand TSM’s horizon and enable its customers with new opportunities. - November 21, 2007 - TravelStoreMaker.com

Golden Tulip Awards Best Hotels of the Year 2008

Golden Tulip Hotels, Inns & Resorts is proud to announce the 2008 Golden Tulips and Tulip Inns of the year for the following regions: • Benelux: Golden Tulip Tjaarda Oranjewoud and Tulip Inn Amsterdam Art • Mediterranean: Golden Tulip Electra Palace - Athens • France &... - November 21, 2007 - Golden Tulip Hospitality Group

Charity Key Rings Hot Accessory for Travel Convention

The Family Holiday Association is selling trolley coin key rings with seaside designs at this year's travel convention organised by ABTA in Tenerife to raise money to give underprivileged families a short break by the sea. - November 21, 2007 - Family Holiday Association

Discovery of Spiritual India

Divine Destiny leads author to saints who abhorred publicity. A Himalayan journey unexpectedly introduced author Thirumangalakudi Venkatraman to great Indians who abhorred publicity. This was a divine destiny. The world deserve to know them, and saints of India and their life. After years of toiling, foregoing earnings, this book has been produced for the sake of posterity. This is a book on the life of saints. Quote from the book: “This book is an attempt to retell some of those stories. - November 19, 2007 - T. S. Venkatraman

Canine Design: Architect Designs Luxury Dog Resort for Dallas Area Start-Up

The latest design by architect Chris Rador is going to the dogs. Literally. Rador’s design for Every Dog’s Day Canine Resort & Day Spa, opening March 2008 in Frisco, Texas, features an eighty-five suite luxury hotel, indoor heated swimming pool, day spa and salon, and covered entry for valet services – all for the dogs, of course. - November 19, 2007 - Every Dog's Day Canine Resort & Day Spa

New York City Tour of Rich & Famous Creates Jackie O Sightseeing Bus Tour for Connecticut Woman's 40th Birthday "Celebration on Wheels"

Jackie O Sightseeing Bus tour created by Rich & Famous Tours of NY for Connecticut woman's 40th birthday celebration. Rich and Famous Tours whisks starstruck visitors and curious locals through the most exciting celebrity-filled neighborhoods in New York. Rich & Famous Tours prides itself on well-researched, correct, up-to-date tours concerning New York’s Rich & Famous residents. - November 18, 2007 - Rich and Famous Tours

Discount Airline Travellers to Pay No Booking Surcharge

Nearly six million Australians can use POLi, a safe online payment alternative for all their travel needs. - November 18, 2007 - Direct Flights International

Black Tie Skis Continues to Re-Define the Ski Rental Industry

Award-Winning Ski Rental Delivery Company Enhances Client Services for 07/08 Season - November 18, 2007 - Black Tie Ski Rental Delivery

T2-Global Launches Online Travel Portal in Malaysia

T2-Global, the international travel portal with websites covering markets in America, Middle East, Europe, India and other countries worldwide has launched a new online travel site dedicated to internet users and travelers in Malaysia. - November 18, 2007 - T2-Global Travel Corporation

All BLOCK Guests Receive 'Magic' Hangover Shield

THE BLOCK has formed a partnership with ALM Beverage LLC to provide all BLOCK guests with complimentary cans of Airmed’s Magic Hangover Shield™ to help avoid the inconvenience of hangovers the next morning. "Snowboarders like to drink, but they also need to get up early to hit the... - November 17, 2007 - The Block Hotels

ALLBoats4Sale.com Sets Sail to Become "The Official Boat Listing Website of All Boats for Sale in the U.S."

Developed exclusively for marine industry companies and individual boaters, the ALLBoats4Sale.com registration enables a minimum investment of time to start getting leads through marine industry related websites and e-mail addresses. Companies that specialize in boat sales can certainly post their inventory, but when time is of the essence, at a minimum, potential boat buyers can visit their company website directly. - November 16, 2007 - 2simplifi Web Solutions, Inc.

Travel Insured International Joins CABO, Connecticut’s New GLBT Chamber of Commerce

Travel Insured International, the service-focused travel insurance company, has joined as a Corporate Level Sponsor of the new Connecticut business organization CABO, the Connecticut Alliance for Business Opportunities. CABO is the state’s first and only Chamber of Commerce dedicated to... - November 16, 2007 - Travel Insured International

Roadtrips Celebrates World Responsible Tourism Day

Roadtrips, an international sporting and special event tour operator based out of Winnipeg, Canada, supports World Responsible Tourism Day and has created a specific product line to help ensure sustainable travel. - November 16, 2007 - Roadtrips Inc

Golden Tulip Accra: 'Best Business Hotel in West Africa'

Golden Tulip Accra was awarded the prestigious title of ‘Best Business Hotel’ in the Akwaaba Exhibition of the Hospitality Industry in Nigeria - November 16, 2007 - Golden Tulip Hospitality Group

Growing Your Hotel Portfolio

Conference for Southeast US Hoteliers presented by Key West Inns, Inc. January 21 -22, at the Sonesta Hotel in New Orleans - November 15, 2007 - Key West Inns, Inc.

Red CarpeTravel.com to Donate 50% of Profits to HELP USA; Leave Home to Create Homes: Making a Difference Through Travel

Today John H. Burger President and Founder of RedCarpeTravel.com announced his company's exclusive partnership with HELP USA, creating an innovative marriage of travel and philanthropy poised to revolutionize the industry. Blazing a trail for “responsible tourism” RedCarpeTravel.com,... - November 15, 2007 - RedCarpeTravel.com

Y explore Yosemite Adventures Launches New Web Site

Leading adventure company in Yosemite National Park reveals a new web design to serve as a portal connecting travelers with specialized services. - November 15, 2007 - Y explore Yosemite Adventures

IDS Menus and Scala Co-Sponsor Digital Signage Presentation for Movie Theatres

IDS Menus™, a division of International Display Systems, Inc., recently announced a combined effort with Scala Inc. to provide an informative presentation on digital signage for movie theatres. The 20-minute presentation, held every Thursday at 2:30 PM EST for movie theatre owners, architects... - November 15, 2007 - IDS Menus

Golden Tulip Adds Tulip Inn Maastricht Aachen Airport to Its Portfolio in the Netherlands

Golden Tulip is proud to announce its latest addition to its Dutch hotel portfolio in Maastricht. The Tulip Inn Maastricht Aachen Airport previously operated by Accor, switched franchisors on November 1st and continues to be managed by Hendrik Jaakke. Tulip Inn Maastricht Aachen Airport is ideally... - November 15, 2007 - Golden Tulip Hospitality Group

Snowboarder Hotel Holds Boot Camp in Big Bear Lake, CA December 3 - 15, 2007

THE BLOCK at Big Bear, The World's First Snowboarder Hotels is making final preparations for the first annual BLOCK Boot Camp in Big Bear Lake, CA - 10 days (December 5 - 15) of training and development for a career in snowboarder hospitality. All interested recruits must email a resume (include... - November 15, 2007 - The Block Hotels

Luggage Forward Guarantees On-Time Delivery of Luggage for Holiday Travelers

Door-to-Door Luggage Delivery Service Provides Peace of Mind for Thanksgiving Air Travel - November 14, 2007 - Luggage Forward

Living Waters Spa: A Top Clothing Optional Spa Hotel in Just 4 Years

Living Waters Spa celebrates 4 years of providing guests with "more than a vacation" in a European-style swimsuit optional environment, magical massages, and pure natural mineral water pools. - November 14, 2007 - Living Waters Spa

New Web Service Makes London Sightseeing Planning Quick and Easy

Before you invest the time and energy researching what to see during your upcoming London trip, check with Connie Maderi for expert sightseeing services. Whether it's for a weekend or a week, Connie can do all the work and deliver an itinerary custom-made just for you. - November 14, 2007 - Connies London Planner

Free Online Honeymoon Gift List Service Launched

SUP Lite is the new totally free online honeymoon gift list service from SendUsPacking - November 11, 2007 - SendUsPacking

Senior Citizen Discount Offered to Celebration of the Virgin of Guadalupe Tours

BelleCora Press & Workshops is offering a 5% discount to senior citizens who sign up for their cultural tour to the Guadalupana, the celebration of the Virgin of Guadalupe in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The event offers a visually rich festive experience with wonderful photo opportunities for the... - November 10, 2007 - BelleCora Press & Workshops

Luxury Holidays – Steppes Travel Announces the November Edition of Their "On Location" Series, a Selection of Travelogues from Exotic Destinations.

The November edition of the Steppes Travel “On Location” series includes reports from places like Africa, Cuba and Kenya. - November 10, 2007 - Steppes Travel

New Anna Maria Island Online Business Directory and Information Guide Exceeds Expectations

From Anna Maria Island wedding services, real estate or local community services, according to site owner Billi Stuckert, it can found at AnnaMariaIslandLife.com. Billi says, "More than just a website or directory of services, the Anna Maria Island Life project has evolved to include not just a directory of local Anna Maria Island business services, but an interactive public forum, article archive, interactive blog, gallery of photographs and a whole lot more." - November 09, 2007 - Anna Maria Island Life

CalActive.com Launches Super Portal for Outdoor Activities

A new way to book California vacation activities has arrived, www.calactive.com. CalActive is California’s outdoor activities super store, with over 300 activities to choose and confirm online. Unlike web directories, CalActive is an online activity broker, working with small activity... - November 09, 2007 - CalActive.com

The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort, Palm Springs, CA is Selected as One of the Top Places in the World to Go Nude Sunbathing

American nudist resorts have come a long way since the nudist colony days of old. At one time, Americans had to travel to Europe or the Caribbean to stay at nice, luxurious nudist resorts. This is no longer true. One of the best nude hotels in the world is located in the US in sunny Palm Springs, CA. - November 08, 2007 - The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa

Go Sharkin’ - Get the iPod Nano

Sometimes you really get what you want. Shark Diver gives you the Apple iPod just in time for Christmas. - November 08, 2007 - Shark Diver

Brits Want More Exotic Holidays Reports Freedom Direct

The traditional lazy sun holiday is no longer enough for British holidaymakers, reports online travel agency Freedom Direct. Holidaymakers want a beach holiday combined with new experiences and culture. New favourite holiday destinations have emerged as cheap holidays in exotic countries have become more available. - November 08, 2007 - Freedom Direct

BBB Warns: Make Sure Your Pet is in Good Hands When You’re Out of Town

In 2006 alone, BBBs across the U.S. took in almost 500 complaints about kennels. If you are considering a boarding kennel, BBB has advice to help you choose a safe and reliable home-away-from-home for your pet. - November 08, 2007 - Better Business Bureau of Eastern North Carolina

Savor… Catering by SMG Creates a New Wine Tasting Experience at Moscone Center with WineStation® Intelligent Dispensing Systems from Napa Technology

SMG the world leading concession management and facilities management company selects Napa Technology's breakthrough WineStation Intelligent Dispensing System to drive new hospitality, wine tasting experience and business at the Moscone Center, San Francisco, CA - November 07, 2007 - Napa Technology

UEP Plan UK Flights to Montenegro

Uniqueworld is a Hotel & Destination Management (DMC) sales representation company with a growing portfolio of new, refurbished and historic hotels, emerging destinations with exciting and participating experiences. Uniqueworld represents the Hotel Splendid Conference Resort and Spa in Montenegro... a destination offering new incentive and meeting opportunities to the MICE buyer... now with direct UK flights. - November 07, 2007 - Unique World

Woni Safaris Conservation Touch

Woni Safaris is doing much more than just offering safari destination packages to Africa but also using the opportunity to alleviate poverty. Some of the areas involve conservation of wildlife, tree planting and offering education to the less fortunate by enabling them to meet a sponsor. - November 06, 2007 - Woni Safaris

Away Resort to Debut on Koh Kood, Thailand

Opening on October 15th, 2007, Away Resort (formerly Bai Kood Shambala) is nearly finished with its major room and facility renovations. - November 06, 2007 - Away Resorts

Italy Accommodations, Custom-Private Tours, Hotels, Villas & Apartments, Car Rentals, Travel Insurance, Wedding, Travel Assistance & Planning by Spirit of Places, Ltd.

Researched more than 1200 charming accommodations with character & ambiance in All Regions of Italy. Personally visited & inspected more than 600 unique hotels, villas, apartments rentals & other properties. Carefully selected about 120 enchanting properties with comfort, quality of service, unique ambiance and which interpret the "Spirit of a Place" for a memorable travel experience and for a distinguished clientele. Visit www.spiritofplaces.com & sign-up to use this upscale travel service. - November 05, 2007 - Spirit of Places Ltd.

Pacific Resort Aitutaki Voted the Best in Australasia at the World Travel Awards 03/11/2007

Pacific Resort Aitutaki, Cook Islands – a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World Collection – has been awarded “Australasia’s Leading Boutique Hotel” and “Cook Islands Leading Resort” at the 2007 World Travel Awards ceremony held at the Leela Palace... - November 03, 2007 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands

HotelClub Unveils New Corporate Identity

Flairview Travel has now released its new corporate brand identity as HotelClub, encompassing their three accommodation specialist websites: HotelClub.com, RatesToGo.com and Asia-Hotels.com, with new website features to be launched starting with HotelClub.com. The re-branding decision is in accordance with HotelClub’s Chicago based parent, Orbitz Worldwide. - November 03, 2007 - HotelClub