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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

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

Avoid the Hassles of Holiday Travel

You had better start planning now as travel experts are predicting the 2007 holiday travel season to be one of the busiest ever, particularly for air travelers. - November 03, 2007 - The Luggage Club

Free PADI Underwater Photo Album

With every South Florida dive certification course, Aqua Sports is now offering a free professional digital photo album of the dive experience. - November 03, 2007 - Aqua Sports, Inc.

Travellers Get New Free Guide That Fits on a Single Page

Travel guides are becoming more portable with the launch of a new printable guide that fits on a single page. - November 03, 2007 - OnePageTravel

A New One-Stop Vietnam Travel Website Launched for International Travelers

New website features Vietnam essential travel information, Tour package, Hotel booking with easier, faster access and user friendly interface for international travelers - November 03, 2007 - BnB Vietnam Travel Ltd

Vacations Almost Free, Inc. Receives Exclusive Contract with Gold Crown Resort, Inc.

Vacations Almost Free, an Idaho corporation signed contracts today with Gold Crown Resort of Orlando, Fl. awarding Vacations Almost Free exclusive distributorship rights to represent their private travel membership program in the Pacific Inland Northwest, including the States of Idaho, Montana and Washington. - November 02, 2007 - Vacation Almost Free

Cruise Holidays Are the Most Popular Choice for Summer 2008 Reports holidays-direct.co.uk

Cruise holidays are receiving most bookings for the summer 2008 season, online holiday booking agency www.holidays-direct.co.uk reports. Cruises are proving to be the most popular choice with British holidaymakers ahead of traditional European holiday destinations like Majorca and Cyprus. - November 02, 2007 - Holidays-Direct

Green Travel Just Got Simple

Carbon footprints, global warming - these terms are popping up everywhere, so it's no surprise that 43 million US travelers are "ecologically concerned." With the launch of RezHub.com's Green Travel website, travelers can book with green hotels, hybrid rental cars, and participate in carbon offsetting programs…or book the vacation of their dreams and still feel good (and green) about it. - November 01, 2007 - RezHub.com

The Block Forms Acquisition Company and Sets Ground for Expansion - New Prototype

After a year-long planning period, The Block, currently, two independently owned and managed properties has formed an acquisition company for the purposes of merging ownership of the two properties into one, acquiring new properties, licensing merchandise and completing strategic initiatives to... - November 01, 2007 - The Block Hotels

CurlyWorm.com to Offer Cash Back on Temple Bar Hotels in Dublin

Cashback website CurlyWorm.com to offer Cash back to members booking Temple Bar Hotels in Dublin Ireland - November 01, 2007 - CurlyWorm.com

Princeton Premier Selects Idalith Monalvo as Its Honored Member in Business

Princeton Premier selects Idalith Monalvo as its Honored Member in Business. Idalith is the Hotel Manager at Marriot Hotel in Puerto Rico as well as managing the tourist interaction. She received her Bachelors Degree in hotel Management from the University of Puerto Rico and has worked in that... - October 31, 2007 - Princeton Premier

Hampton Inn & Suites Herndon VA Grand Opening is Spooky

Hampton Inn & Suites Herndon Virginia Grand Opening Event is Spooky Featuring Flood and Gore - October 27, 2007 - Hampton Inn & Suites in Herndon, Virginia

Canadian Couple Goes to Cuba for Her Orthopedic Surgery, But Instead They Both Get Treated

A Halifax couple, Diane and Vern Paul, traveled to Cuba so that she could get orthopedic surgery, but instead, they both were treated. Vern was so impressed with the quality of medical care in Cuba, that at the last minute he decided to get cosmetic surgery. Diane chose Cuba because she knew that the country had outstanding health care, and she wanted to avoid the one-year wait for her treatment in Canada. - October 27, 2007 - Choice Medical Services

Top 5 Tips for Picking Up Your Rental Car at Orlando Airport MCO

If you are picking up a rental car at the The Orlando International Airport, MCO, there are few tips that could help you along the way. Being that the E-Z Rent A Car corporate office is headquartered in beautiful Orlando, FL, they have gathered some great information to help you when picking up... - October 27, 2007 - E-Z Rent A Car

Travel is Easier with A4trip.com

With A4trip.com travelers are now able to access travel guides via the internet. These guides, which are written by travelers themselves, can be purchased online and are filled with tips and information that will help any traveler to get the best out of his or her trip. - October 27, 2007 - a4trip.com

The Next Middle East Holiday Hot Spot

London and Cairo-based tour operator specialising in holidays to Egypt and the surrounding areas. Offers online booking and full brochure with tour and hotel details. - October 27, 2007 - Peltours

Fox News Covers Rich and Famous Tours of New York: a Tour for Curious Locals or Star Struck Tourists

Fox News has discovered New York's newest "niche" tour: The Rich and Famous Tour. See where the celebrities live, shop, dine and party. - October 26, 2007 - Rich and Famous Tours

E-Z Rent A Car Announces New Blog Platform

E-Z Rent A Car has launched a new blog platform on its website at www.e-zrentacar.com to help provide relevant car rental and travel news to its visitors. The blog provides information and daily articles concerning all locations and vehicles of E-Z Rent A Car. E-Z Rent A Car employees can now... - October 26, 2007 - E-Z Rent A Car

Special Beijing Summer Games FAM Offer for Travel Agents

Roadtrips Inc., an international sporting and special event tour operator based out of Winnipeg, Canada, is offering a substantial agent FAM discount of almost 50% on their very popular Sheraton Great Wall 2008 Beijing Summer Games travel package. - October 26, 2007 - Roadtrips Inc

Golden Tulip Opens Regional Office in Bangkok for South East Asia

Golden Tulip Hospitality Group enters into South East Asia by opening a new regional and development office in Bangkok, Thailand. - October 26, 2007 - Golden Tulip Hospitality Group

eBacchus® Posts 10,000th Tasting Note

eBacchus®, the premier wine and vineyard community & information site, has successfully collected and posted over 10,000 tasting notes and member entries - October 25, 2007 - eBacchus

MATCHhotels.com Adds Champions League Stadiums

Sports travel website MATCHhotels.com expands to help football fans locate and book accommodation near Champions League football stadiums. 167 stadiums and over 20,000 hotels, bed and breakfasts and apartments in Spain, Italy, France and Germany added to hotel booking service. - October 25, 2007 - MATCHhotels.com

AsianAirfares.com Beats Closest Competitor 6 Out of 10 in International Travel Comparison

AsianAirfares.com Beats Closest Competitor 6 out of 10 in International Travel Comparison (Car Rentals, Hotels, Air Tickets, Cruises). - October 24, 2007 - Asian Airfares Group

Tripology Launches "Interviews with Travel Agents": Proving the Value of Expert Advice Vs. Online Booking

Tripology.com has launched a new series of "Interviews with Travel Agents" to provide insight into the indispensable value of obtaining the advice of experts rather than blindly booking online relying only on a short description and a photo or two of a destination. - October 22, 2007 - Tripology.com

Sisters Oregon -- The Town of Tiny Lights Celebrates a Cowboy Christmas

Come celebrate a Cowboy Christmas in Sisters Oregon. - October 19, 2007 - Sisters Chamber of Commerce

Synesi, Inc. Announces Name Change to Carefree Group, Inc. to Reflect Company Expansion

Synesi, Inc. (Pinksheets: SYNS) management announced that the Board of Directors unanimously decided to change the Company name to Carefree Group, Inc. to reflect the diversifying interests of the Company and the expansion of the Carefree Brand throughout the travel, aviation, automotive, yachting,... - October 19, 2007 - Carefree Group, Inc

The Kessler Collection and LRA Worldwide Partner on Quality Assurance Initiative to Measure the “Wow” in the Guest Experience

The Kessler Collection, the luxury boutique hotel portfolio owned by hotelier Richard C. Kessler, has partnered with LRA Worldwide, Inc. on a unique quality assurance audit program designed to measure how willing and able Kessler associates are to go above and beyond the expected to... - October 19, 2007 - LRA Worldwide, Inc.

Concierge Condo: The Residences at Biltmore Redefines Luxury Hotel Accommodations

A new travel trend is sweeping the nation. It's the condo hotel, with concierge services that spoil and pamper guests - saving the traveler time and freeing up more time for relaxation. - October 19, 2007 - Residences at Biltmore

FranchiseHelp’s 2007 Hotel Franchise Research Surveys

Top Franchise Firm Publishes a Series of White Papers on the Hotel Industry - October 18, 2007 - FranchiseHelp Holdings LLC

Travel High-Fliers Run for the Family Holiday Association in the Malta Half Marathon

The Family Holiday Association (FHA) has enlisted the support of a number of travel industry high-fliers to run in the Malta Marathon/Half Marathon on the 24th of February 2008 in support of the charity that provides short UK breaks for seriously needy families. - October 18, 2007 - Family Holiday Association

Tour the Galapagos with GreenTracks

Increasing its variety of ecotour getaways, GreenTracks is now offering trips to the spectacular Galapagos Islands. Frequent shore excursions will explore the unique, complex ecosystem that has made the Galapagos so famous. - October 18, 2007 - GreenTracks, Inc.

Spring Break Romp in the Jungle Combines Learning and Fun

An opportunity to see and experience the Amazon rain forest, its wildlife, natural history and culture can be found on GreenTracks' Spring Break trip March 16-22, 2008. The trip will be led by two expert tropical biologists. - October 18, 2007 - GreenTracks, Inc.

Former GE and First American Realty Exec Launches Hotel Investment Bank

Cameron Larkin today announced the launch of hotel investment bank Larkin Hospitality Finance. The new firm will focus exclusively on meeting the debt financing needs of hotel owners and developers. - October 17, 2007 - Larkin Hospitality Finance

Couple Who Issued Hawaii Warning Visit the Big Island

Winner of Best Places Hawaii 'Loves Stories of Hawaii' all-expenses paid dream trip to Hawaii to visit the Big Island. - October 17, 2007 - Best Places Hawaii

Checker Sedan Offers "After 6" Special Rates

Checker Sedan, the official luxury sedan service of Detroit Metro Airport, today announced that it is offering customers reduced "After 6" hourly rates on its sedan fleet. The announcement was made by Timothy J. McCarthy, president of Checker Sedan. - October 17, 2007 - Checker Sedan

Navratri Special Offer on Arzoo.com

On the festive occasion of Navratri, Arzoo.com, India’s leading travel portal, today announced a special offer where customers can avail a guaranteed 9% discount on domestic airfare bookings on Go Air, Spicejet, Indigo, Indian & Jetlite anywhere within India. Similarly customers can also... - October 17, 2007 - Arzoo.com

Travel & Culture Exhibiting at World Travel Mart (WTM)

Travel & Culture Services Pakistan has confirmed its participation at the prestigious World Travel Mart being held in London from 12th to 15th November 2007. Travel & Culture has been promoting tours to Pakistan since 1997 and in these difficult times when the world has been hearing a lot... - October 17, 2007 - Travel & Culture Serices

Best Cruise Spot Reinvents Online Cruise Travel Planning and Booking Experience

BestCruiseSpot.Com™ re-launches its virtual cruise vacation planning site to enhance customer experience. BestCruiseSpot.Com™ is the first and only website that offers vacation cruise travelers an end-to-end cruise travel experience online – from planning and researching a cruise to sharing post cruise experience with thousands of members all in one place. - October 16, 2007 - Best Cruise Spot LLC

Fly to DomesticFlightsThailand.com for the Fastest Trip of Your Life - Now with Updated Destination and Airport Guides

DomesticFlightsThailand.com established just two months ago, are gradually emerging as one of the top travel websites for domestic flights due to the constant addition and updating of hard to find travel information. - October 15, 2007 - IIF

Boomer Adventures Launches Web-Based Baby Boomer Adventure Travel Television Program at www.boomeradventurestv.com

Webcast, created by baby boomer adventure travel writer and producer Sam Dalton, is the first internet-based, broadband "television" program to focus on entertaining, educational, and cultural adventure travel for baby boomers. - October 15, 2007 - Boomer Adventures