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Spirit of Places Ltd. Has Been Listed as the Only Tour Company for Italy in the Category Best Travel Finds of 2006 by the Famous American Magazine Travel+Leisure

In business since 1985, but since 01/01/2006 under the new name of Spirit of Places Ltd. and with a new website, this Colorado Tour Operator Co. offers one of the best travel services to Italy for independent travelers & small to large private customized tours. Under the experienced and knowledgeable leadership of its native Italian, American and Dutch executives, it provides top quality, personal and exclusive services to all those who want to discover the real Italy, its islands & the Alps. - January 10, 2007 - Spirit of Places Ltd.

Richardson Global Releases Online Cultural Assessment Tool: The Cultural Style Inventory (CSI)©

Richardson Global announces release of online cultural assessment tool, The Richardson Global Cultural Style Inventory (CSI). This tool provides individuals and organizations with information on cultural style preferences to improve Cultural Quotient (CQ) and enhance cross-cultural interpersonal and business effectiveness. - January 10, 2007 - Richardson Global

This Year Make a "Nude Year's" Resolution to Vacation at the Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort in Sunny Palm Springs, CA

Every year, millions of Americans make new year's resolutions to eat less, spend less, party less, watch TV less, etc. Right about now, people are giving up on those resolutions because they are to hard to keep. This year, it is time to make a fun resolution. And nothing is more romantic and fun then vacationing at nudist resorts like The Terra Cotta Inn. - January 10, 2007 - The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa

New Management and Completed Renovations Mark Tesoro’s First Year

2006 wraps with a renewed commitment to client satisfaction and further expansion plans. - January 09, 2007 - Tesoro Resorts

Mountain Goat Madness Unleashed on Canada Park Travelers

Jasper Journal, an independent online magazine celebrating Alberta, Canada's Jasper National Park as a destination ideal for travelers looking for a quiet, back-to-nature vacation, launches a herd of mountain goat learning tools for travelers: 1. "Mad About Mountain Goats" memory match... - January 08, 2007 - Jasper Journal

Valentine’s Day – the Perfect Opportunity for Adventure and Romance in the Skies

Luxergy.com’s Hot Air Balloon Flight is the Ride of a Lifetime - January 06, 2007 - Luxergy

Patagonia & "The End of the World" - Steppes Travel Announces New Escorted Tour to Patagonia

Steppes Travel are one of only a few travel companies to organise tours to spectacular country. - January 06, 2007 - Steppes Travel

Argentinian Cattle Drive - Steppes Travel Announces New Escorted Tour to Argentina

Steppes Travel are one of only a few travel companies to organise tours to spectacular country. - January 06, 2007 - Steppes Travel

Outside the Lines, Inc. Announces the Release of the 2006 Wine & Hospitality Industry Wage and Benefits Survey Reports

Outside the Lines, Inc. (OTL), the Sonoma, CA based Wine & Hospitality Industry consulting firm, has released the reports for their Annual Wine, Full-Service Restaurant and Hotel/Lodging Industry Wage and Benefits Surveys. Each of these comprehensive surveys are targeted specifically... - January 03, 2007 - Community Cafe & Annex Wine Bar

Imagine ... A Life Without Errands

My Girl Friday Errands, an exciting new "personal concierge" company now servicing the greater Los Angeles Area is here to provide Individuals and Businesses work-life balance options. Once reserved only for guests of five-star hotels, 'concierges' are now available to you and me. - January 03, 2007 - My Girl Friday Errands

New Year - New You Holidays in Dahab, Sinai, Egypt

Dahab in Sinai Egypt is now becoming Egypt’s top destination for alternative and new you holidays. Once a Bedouin village with Oasis and then a diver’s paradise. Dahab is now becoming just as famous for its land based activities including yoga retreats and much more. - January 03, 2007 - Spirit of Dahab

Epoque Hotels Announces Partnership with La Casona Hotel in Mexico City

A new Mexican boutique hotel joins Epoque Hotels family. - December 31, 2006 - Epoque Hotels

John Henry Recommends "Nude" Year's Resolutions for 2007

John Henry, author of the popular Nudist Travel Guide Blog, recommends would-be nudist travelers make a Nude Year's Resolution to try out a nudist resort or campground in 2007. "A Nude Year's Resolution is much more fun than a New Year's Resolution and easier to do," says John Henry. ... - December 31, 2006 - Nudist Travel Guide

Jet Advisors Announces Addition of Private Jet Sales Expert to Staff

Sam Miller brings his years of jet sales, charter jet industry knowledge to company specializing in the sale, acquisition of private jets. - December 29, 2006 - Jet Advisors

Australians Encouraged to “Get in on it” and Share Australia with Potential Visitors

Today the CEO of BlueTourist.com unveiled the first phase of a tourism branding initiative that includes an innovative way to involve local residents in the selling of Australia to visitors. The idea, announced at a partner business meeting this morning, taps into the experiences and knowledge of... - December 28, 2006 - BlueTourist.com

Paris Be A Part Of It Specialises in Vacation Rentals in Paris

Paris Be A Part Of It is a licensed real estate agency based in Paris, specialised in fully-furnished vacation rentals and long-term lease in Paris. Since 2004, Paris Be A Part Of It helps travellers from all around the world organise their stay in Paris, be it on a short or long term basis. With... - December 23, 2006 - Paris Be A Part Of It

Francisco Xavier Lopez Mena to Head Up Mexico Tourism Board

Lopez Mena was appointed the MTB’s CEO by incoming president Felipe Calderon. He succeeds Magdalena Carral, who occupied the position since early 2006. - December 22, 2006 - Mexico Tourism Board

Go Wild in 2007; i-to-i Launches the Ultimate South Africa Wildlife Tour

Meaningful travel specialist i-to-i launches a unique tour of the Kruger National Park. - December 22, 2006 - i-to-i

London’s Zetter is Best Small Hotel at the Visit London Awards 2006

The Zetter, a member of Epoque Hotels’ first-rate collection of boutique hotels, triumphs as London’s Best Small Hotel 2006. - December 22, 2006 - Epoque Hotels

Global Safe & Security, Inc. Completes Installation of 1,400 Hotel Safes at Tropicana Las Vegas

Global Safe & Security, Inc. of Deerfield Beach, FL has recently completed installation of 1,400 of their electronic hotel safes at the Tropicana Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, NV. The Tropicana chose Global Safe & Security, Inc.'s hotel safes because of their excellent quality, industry... - December 21, 2006 - Global Safe & Security, Inc.

The Matthews House Inks Deal with North Carolina Winery

Chatham Hill Winery to Customize Wine with Private Label for Cary Events Facility - December 21, 2006 - Matthews House

Tesoro Manzanillo Rewards Clients with Discounts on Area Attractions

International Guests Save Up to 30% with Special Platinum III Card - December 21, 2006 - Tesoro Resorts

After Paris and Nice French Riviera, My Boutique Hotel Opens in London

My Boutique Hotel, the travel expert for design boutique hotels and personal travel service in Paris, Loire Valley, Provence and South of France has extended his range of European cities with its new London branch opening. With the new British selection they composed, on top of the French boutique... - December 20, 2006 - My Boutique Hotel

Volunteer Travel on the Rise

Volunteer travel is a growing trend. i-to-i, a meaningful travel provider, sends volunteers to work on community development, conservation, teaching, healthcare, sports, and building projects globally. - December 20, 2006 - i-to-i Meaningful Travel

OurFernie.com is Now Accepting Reservations for Fernie Accommodations

OurFernie - a community co-op, is now accepting reservations for many Fernie accommodation providers. OurFernie offers secure, real-time online booking, with instant confirmation. - December 20, 2006 - OurFernie

Gift Cards Offered at 15% Discount at Spagoda.Com

Take a break for the holidays with a 15% discount on all experiences and holiday gift cards from Spagoda.com. - December 20, 2006 - Spagoda

North Korea - Steppes Travel Announces New Escorted Tour to North Korea

Steppes Travel (http://www.steppestravel.co.uk) announces new escorted tour to North Korea (http://www.steppestravel.co.uk/north-korea-escorted-tour-page2210.aspx). Steppes Travel are one of only a few travel companies to organise tours to this unique country. Justin Wateridge, MD of Steppes... - December 20, 2006 - Steppes Travel

Steppes Travel Announces New Escorted Tour to South West China with Gina Corrigan

Steppes Travel announces new escorted tour to South West China with Gina Corrigan. This new tour will concentrate on Hunan Province and the eastern region of Guizhou Province, which is the hub of sophisticated Miao embroidered textiles. - December 20, 2006 - Steppes Travel

Steppes Travel Announces New Escorted Tour to Mexico, Belize and Guatemala

Steppes Travel announces new escorted tour including Mexico, Guatemala and Belize. The new tour is an adventurous look at the world of “The Maya” and is an exciting trip full of culture, history, wildlife and above all adventure. - December 20, 2006 - Steppes Travel

Visa Platinum and Gold Cardholders can Fly High with Visa

Special cash back offer for Visa Platinum and Gold cardholders who book their Jet Airways tickets online at www.makemytrip.com - December 19, 2006 - Make My Trip India Pvt. Ltd.

Epoque Hotels Re-Launches its Design Line Avantgarde Hotels

As part of Epoque Hotels expansion, its cool brand dedicated to trend-setting boutique hotels, Avantgarde, gets its own directory and a new website design - December 19, 2006 - Epoque Hotels

Romantic Clothes Free Resort Celebrates 12 Years of Pampering Their Guests

Nudist resorts have come a long way since the nudist colonies days of old. This December 19th, The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa located in sunny Palm Springs, CA is celebrating its 12th anniversary. It was the first upscale nudist resort in the U.S. catering to couples on vacation, and twelve years later, it is still the best. - December 18, 2006 - The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa

Go Nanaimo Canada Travel Website Launched

The travel website http://www.gonanaimo.com has been launched to provide photos and information on arts, events, attractions, and facilities of Nanaimo, British Columbia. Travel articles by David Stanley on every province of Canada are featured on GoNanaimo.com, as well as details of road trips... - December 18, 2006 - South Pacific Organizer

LRA Worldwide’s John Roberto Speaks at the 2006 Quality Leaders Meeting in Toronto

John Roberto, Senior Vice President of LRA Worldwide, Inc. was an invited speaker at the exclusive Quality Leaders meeting held earlier this month in Toronto, Ontario. The event was by invitation only and was held at the Delta Chelsea Hotel, December 4-6. Roberto, who runs LRA’s Quality... - December 18, 2006 - LRA Worldwide, Inc.

New Unique Online Travel Trend Business Opportunity Growing Rapidly

Right now, the largest market shift in business history is occurring. The Largest Industry in the World, Travel, is and has been moving to the Internet. This has never happened before and “Your Travel Biz” is capitalizing on it. To learn more about this business opportunity, visit CadwayTravel.com. Check out Trends & Statistics: The Web's Richest Source article at clickz.com. - December 18, 2006 - Cadway Travel

Travelrobe: Travel Site Launched to Help Customers Find Cheap Hotel Rates, Flights, Car Hire and Much More

A new travel site http://www.travelrobe.com launched to help customers find a cheap hotel, cheap flight, car hire, cruises and much more. With their extensive data base of discount rates and cheap hotel, flights, car hire, cruises they ensure that customers get the cheapest discount travel rates on the Internet. This site claims that the best time to book to get a bargain is in advance, there is no guarantee that a last minute booking will be cheaper than booking ahead. - December 18, 2006 - Travelrobe

Nudist Travel Guide Helps Nudists Escape the Cold

Escape the cold now or plan for warm weather’s first return, Nudist Travel Guide Blog provides review of secluded Caribbean nudist resort and guide to Florida’s popular naturist resorts and campgrounds. The Caribbean nudist resort, Sorobon Beach Naturist Resort, is a hidden gem on... - December 17, 2006 - Nudist Travel Guide

MakeMyTrip Raises USD 13 Million: Second Round to Fund Technology, Infrastructure and Growth

India’s largest online travel company, MakeMyTrip.com, has raised $13 million in its second round of funding. The investment comes from three blue-chip venture capital firms - Helion Ventures, Sierra Ventures and existing investors, SB Asia Infrastructure Fund (SAIF). Announcing the... - December 16, 2006 - Make My Trip India Pvt. Ltd.

Epoque Hotels Announces Partnership with Recently Opened Heritage Av. Libertade Hotel in Lisbon

A prefect example of urban design, the new Heritage Av. Libertade Hotel in Lisbon joins Epoque Hotels’ world wide collection of luxury design boutique hotels. - December 16, 2006 - Epoque Hotels

Third Consumer Survey Launched to Find Best Hotels & Resort in Asia

Nominate and vote for your favorite hotel and resort in Asia for them to be included in the third edition of Asia's Best Hotels & Resorts brought to you by HotelClub, CNN International and Insight Guides. - December 16, 2006 - HotelClub

So Long Cold, Cruel Winter, Say Hello to a Fun Vacation at a Sunny Clothing Optional Resort

Many people are under the wrong impression that nudist resorts are only for "card carrying" nudists and naturists. That couldn't be further from the truth. By not trying a vacation at a sunny nude hotel, they are missing out on all the fun. Leave your clothes behind this winter vacation and have fun at a carefree, clothes free, relaxing, romantic clothing optional resort. - December 14, 2006 - The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa

Amilik Luxury Spa Lodge in Patagonia to Reopen as Zulika in 2007

EcoTulum announces debut of wilderness adventure resort Ulaa in December 2006 - December 14, 2006 - EcoTulum Resorts

Something New for South Beach, a Sophisticated and Elegant Hotel

Phase 1 of renovations complete for multi-million dollar boutique hotel on Ocean Drive, The Betsy Ross Hotel. - December 14, 2006 - Desires Hotels

The City of Valencia and the International Furniture Fair

The HABITAT International Furniture Fair will take place in the city of Valencia. The online booking agency provides you with accommodation in Valencia, and on la Costa de Azahar. - December 13, 2006 - PerfectSunTravel.com

Celebrating Canada’s Jasper National Park - Jasper Journal Launches JasperJournal.com

The Jasper Journal website magazine focuses on Jasper National Park as a tranquil retreat into a land of extraordinary mountains, lakes, rivers, waterfalls, glaciers, wildlife and scenic vistas. - December 13, 2006 - Jasper Journal

Haka New Year! i-to-i Launches Maori Culture Course for 2007

i-to-i, the leading meaningful travel provider is offering travellers a once in a lifetime opportunity to get to the very heart of the fascinating ways of the Maori as part of its first wave of brand new experiences in New Zealand. The i-to-i Maori Culture Course promises to be a truly unique... - December 13, 2006 - i-to-i

Meyer Jabara Hotels and LRA Worldwide Create Themed “Destination Experience” for Guests

LRA Worldwide has partnered with Meyer Jabara Hotels to create a unique guest experience program at its properties. Meyer Jabara Hotels challenged each location to develop an appropriately “themed” hotel guest experience, reflective of the unique destination, attractions and local culture and began heavily marketing those themed experiences in July of 2004. LRA provides the accompanying Quality Assurance Audits to Ensure Delivery of “Extraordinary Guest Experiences.” - December 12, 2006 - LRA Worldwide, Inc.