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Reno Tahoe USA Aims to Bring Travelocity Roaming Gnome™ to Lake Tahoe as Part of the “Cabin Fever: Finding a Cure” Tour

Take part in the contest of Lake Tahoe vs. Utah starting Jan. 27 by friending the Roaming Gnome on Facebook. After weeks of isolation caused by early winter storms, The Travelocity Roaming Gnome is breaking his seclusion, determined to find a cure for cabin fever. Encouraging other travelers to do... - January 29, 2010 - RSCVA & VisitRenoTahoe.com

Rediscover Romance This Valentine’s Day with Soothing and Eco-Friendly Blue Marble Spa Treatments

Blue Marble will be offering guests seven special Valentine’s Day treatments from February 12 to 14 - January 29, 2010 - Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina

Living Abroad Magazine Announces Launch of New Website: LivingAbroadMagazine.co.uk

Living Abroad magazine’s new website, a definitive, up-to-date resource for people planning to move, work and live abroad, will launch in February 2010. - January 29, 2010 - Living Abroad Magazine

The OCeanfront Debuts Online Video Series Spotlighting Orange County’s Coast

The OCeanfront (Orange County’s coastal marketing alliance) launches OCeanfront TV, a Web-only video series spotlighting Orange County’s coastal resorts, spas, restaurants and shopping, hosted by local personalities, Zetta Grich and Rachel Everett. - January 29, 2010 - The OCeanfront

Phoenix Area Gets New Master Planned Community - the First in Years

A scenic new master planned community is opening in the greater Phoenix area. The first new home community to open in a number of years, Lone Moutain is a joint venture between Lennar and Pulte Homes. Lennar will open its neighborhood on February 6. Homes back up to natural open area open space in this beautiful desert community. - January 28, 2010 - Lennar, Arizona

Alexander Tour New Travel Site Focuses on Group Travel and Tours to the Balkans

The last couple of months, few travel related companies were able to report high sale volumes since trips and holidays are the first to be eliminated from an average family’s budget. Yet holidays are always in demand; it’s their cost that customers try to reduce. Many see this as an opportunity to visit countries with ancient cultural heritage but also with an economy that lets the travelers pay less for accommodation and transportation. - January 28, 2010 - Alexander Tour Co

Indochina Sails Launches Special Package Promotion Cruises in Halong Bay, Vietnam

Indochina Sails has cruise itineraries for 2 days/ 1 night and 3 days/ 2 nights packages with many special offers in Ha long Bay, Vietnam from 1st February to 30 April 2010. - January 28, 2010 - Indochina Sails - Luxury Cruises in Halong Bay

10 Romantic Escapes on City-Discovery.Com

Balloon rides, dinner cruises, wine, and chocolates are featured in City Discovery’s lineup of Valentine activities. - January 28, 2010 - City Discovery

Carnival Festivities in Algarve with IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts – Amusement and Imagination All Within Luxurious Accommodation

Each year the Carnival festivities throughout the world are amazing displays of colour and costumes set to joyful music. Algarve embraces this spirit and allows visitors to enjoy countless entertainment options along with beautiful weather to explore the coastline. - January 28, 2010 - IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts

Gap Adventures Releases 2010 Adventure Travel Brochures

New magazine-style brochures feature 185 new trips to more than 100 countries - January 28, 2010 - G Adventures

Wanted: World Traveler Interns to Explore the World on STA Travel’s Dime

STA Travel – a global travel specialist with more than 30 years experience sending students, teachers and young professionals around the world – today announced the opening of applications for the 2010 World Traveler Internship: a three-month, 8-country-plus, out-of-the-office... - January 28, 2010 - STA Travel

Transfer Smart Maintains Message About Timeshare Ownership That Main Stream Media Recently Reports

Transfer Smart specializes in helping owners get rid of their timeshares. The recent article in USA Today provides a glimpse to the thousands of stories of heartache and financial difficulty that have been provided to Transfer Smart. - January 28, 2010 - Transfer Smart, Inc.

Valentine's Day with Rome Apartments by Rome Sweet Home

Rome Sweet Home rents Rome Apartments at low rates for three days or more around February 14th 2010. - January 27, 2010 - Rome Sweet Home

The Window Channel Adds an Additional 2500 Rooms to Its Roster of Hotel Clients

The Window Channel, one of the leading providers of ambient HD television programming has entered into new agreements for distribution with some of the industry leaders in in-room programming for hotels and resorts. - January 27, 2010 - The Window Channel

LRA Worldwide Awarded British Airways Opportunity Grant

LRA Worldwide, Inc., a leader in the growing consulting discipline of Customer Experience Management (CEM), was announced as a winner of a British Airways “Business Opportunities Grant” last week. LRA will receive free airfare to anywhere in the world British Airways flies, as well as a... - January 27, 2010 - LRA Worldwide, Inc.

Y*explore Yosemite Adventures Launches a Redesigned Web Site

Leading Tour Provider Plans New Interpretive Programs in Yosemite National Park. - January 27, 2010 - Y explore Yosemite Adventures

Valentines Day City Breaks to Europe Replaced by Worldwide Holidays, Reveals Holidays-Direct

Traditional Valentine’s day breaks are being replace by package holidays to all inclusive and luxury holiday destinations reveals online travel agency, www.holidays-direct.co.uk. The UK weather over the last month has impacted decisions for longer holidays over the most romantic weekend of the year. - January 27, 2010 - Holidays-Direct

Ludus Tours and US Figure Skating Announce Partnership

Ludus Tours has announced a partnership with U.S. Figure Skating to provide Tour Operator services for the U.S. Figure Skating family. Ludus will provide U.S. Figure Skating family and fans with custom packages that include downtown Vancouver hotel accommodations, transportation, excursions and local guide assistance during the Vancouver Winter Games. - January 27, 2010 - Ludus Tours

Travel Agents Earn More Commission with CareVacations

A description of the travel agent commission program geared toward supporting CareVacations' travel partners. - January 27, 2010 - CareVacations, Ltd.

CareVacations Serves Special Needs on the High Seas for More Than Twenty Years

Insight in to the services and products offered by CareVacations to cruise lines, disabled cruise passengers and travel agents. - January 27, 2010 - CareVacations, Ltd.

Great Hotels Organisation Announces New Members

Three new hotels join Great Hotels of the World and Metro Hotels - January 27, 2010 - Great Hotels of the World

Pacific Resort Aitutaki Powers Into 2010 with More Top Awards

Pacific Resort Aitutaki has been chosen as one of the Top 10 Luxury Resorts in the South Pacific and Top 10 Resorts for Romance in the South Pacific by TripAdvisor® in its 2010 Travelers’ Choice awards. Now in its eighth year, the annual TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice awards honor... - January 26, 2010 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands

Vietnam's First Luxury Tour Operator Wins Best Service Award

The Luxury Travel Vietnam Company (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) Has Been Voted for the prestigious Vietnam Top Trade Services Awards 2009 for Best Services. - January 26, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

Epoque Hotels Presents Paris Hotel Banke’s Spanish Restaurant

Two new eateries have opened at the recently inaugurated Banke: The Josefin restaurant and the LolaBar cocktail bar. - January 26, 2010 - Epoque Hotels

Friendly Rentals Begins Operations in London -- Smart Price Apartment in One of the Most Attractive Destinations World Wide

The 14th destination, following Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia, Lisbon and others. Friendly Rentals commits to a new concept in accommodation: quality urban apartments. - January 25, 2010 - Friendly Rentals S.L.

Wilderness Wanders Finalists Best Adventure Tour Operator 2009

The Australian newspaper, in association with The Weekend Australian’s Travel & Indulgence section, has announced South Australia's Wilderness Wanders as Best Adventure Tour Operator finalist in the sixth annual Australian Travel & Tourism Awards 2009. These prestigious awards bring together consumers and operators to recognise great Australian travel and tourism products and services. - January 24, 2010 - Wilderness Wanders

Blue Valley Car Hire Warns of Rental Car Shortages in Malaga Spain

The unfavourable economic climate in Europe led to a widespread shortage of rental cars at Malaga Airport in Spain last Summer. With the economic downturn continuing to bite in Spain, more shortages are inevitable this Summer. - January 24, 2010 - Blue Valley Car Hire

City-Discovery.com: Winter Olympics 2010 Highlight Vancouver Attractions

As winter sports enthusiasts from all over the globe prepare to visit Vancouver for the 2010 Winter Olympics (February 12-28), City Discovery readies its lineup of activities in and around the city. Attractions, adventures, and lots of things to do, await travelers who will book City Discovery’s activities in Vancouver. - January 24, 2010 - City Discovery

Tradyso Selects RateTiger for Automated Channel Management

RTConnect helps Spanish CRS to connect to global demand - January 24, 2010 - eRevMax Inc.

Promogearusa.com Launches New Promotional Products Site for Chicagoland and Abroad Offering Special Pricing by Mentioning ‘MB Save’ When Ordering

The promogearusa.com portal plans to utilize their newly launched site to entice tourists from around the country to come and experience Chicago and its surrounding areas for the upcoming holiday season. - January 24, 2010 - PromoGear USA

Austin-Lehman Adventures Invites Adventure Travel Enthusiasts to Help “Preserve a Park”

Award-Winning Tour Co Launches Annual Park Conservation Program with 2010 Spotlight on Glacier National Park; Exceptional Trips Yield Education, Funds for Conservation Austin-Lehman Adventures (ALA - http://www.austinlehman.com/), a leader in active vacations in the Americas, Europe and Africa,... - January 24, 2010 - Austin-Lehman Adventures

Tour d’Afrique Announces July Departure for New Cycling Adventure Along Europe’s Ancient Amber Trade Route from St. Petersburg to Venice

Combine Tour d’Afrique’s New Cycling Adventure along Europe’s Ancient Amber Trade Route from St. Petersburg to Venice with the company’s Silk Route Tour from Istanbul to Samarkand for an epic adventure with a significant savings Toronto-based Tour d'Afrique... - January 24, 2010 - Tour d'Afrique Ltd.

Briggs & Riley Travelware Introduces BRX, a Luggage Collection for Adventure Travelers

Briggs & Riley Travelware announces the launch of BRX. The 7-piece high-performance luggage is made up of wheeled carry-ons, large uprights, duffles and a backpack. All Briggs & Riley products guarantee lifetime performance that even covers damage caused by airlines. - January 24, 2010 - Briggs & Riley Travelware

Luxury Travel Vietnam Group to Promote Luxury and Romance in Vietnam

Luxury Travel Vietnam (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) is now providing an array of attractive packages at the most romantic and luxurious hotels and resorts in Asia. - January 23, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts Mark Their 30th Anniversary - a Success Story

Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts have every reason to celebrate the new year: this is the year the Swiss hotel chain turns 30. The venture which started out in 1980 with just a few hotels has now blossomed into a distinguished, internationally renowned hotel chain with deluxe hotels in 17 countries across five continents. - January 23, 2010 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts

Australia Day with Lazyshark.com

January 26th is Australia Day. The team at Lazyshark look at the history behind Australia’s national day of celebration. Plus make a few suggestions on what you can do and see to get involved if you happen to be travelling around Australia. - January 23, 2010 - Lazy Shark

Now is the Time: HolidayCheck's Travel Calendar

With such a variety of travel destinations to choose from, one sometimes doesn't know where to begin. At HolidayCheck they are happy to make your life easier suggesting you the top spots for every month of the year: enjoyable, convenient and uncrowded. - January 23, 2010 - HolidayCheck

Drive South Africa Offers Final Summer Travel Tips

Drive South Africa offers tips for travellers seeking to enjoy the final weeks of summer during their holiday in South Africa. Whether travellers are returning to colder climates after spending a few weeks or months exploring the many wonders that the country has to offer, car hire offers the ideal way to navigate the country at leisure. - January 23, 2010 - Drive South Africa

New Mozambique Luxury Lodge Opens in the Heart of History and Culture, Set to Open February 1st

The Mozambique luxury lodge, Coral Lodge 15.41 comprises 10 expansive villas each designed for optimal privacy and relaxation. The living space includes informal sitting areas, a bedroom, a bathroom and a big terrace. - January 22, 2010 - Coral Lodge 15.41

Grand Hotel Damier Joins Epoque Hotels on 01.01.’10

Grand Hotel Damier (Proud member of Historic Hotels), a legendary, unique boutique & lifestyle hotel (a living legend since 1398), ideally situated in the historic city center of trendy Kortrijk (Flanders/Belgium) joins Epoque Hotels on 1st of January 2010. - January 22, 2010 - Epoque Hotels

HostelsClub.com Gives Clients a Chance at Free Stay in American Cities

With the strain on cash this past year, HostelsClub finds a way to promote American hostels and give away beds for free. - January 22, 2010 - HostelsClub

The Fortuna California Chamber of Commerce Tourism & Marketing Committee Develops New Signs & Brochure to Promote the Discover the Redwoods Forest Trail in Rohner Park

Fortuna Chamber of Commerce announces the development of a new promotional brochure and redwood signs to promote the City of Fortuna’s Redwood Forest trail in Rohner Park, The new Rohner Park Brochure will be free to individuals and families that are making plans to visit the Northern... - January 22, 2010 - Discover The Redwoods

Gay Ski Week on the Top of the World with Uplifting Beats and a Great Atmosphere Watching the Sunset Into the Valley of Dreams

It’s a happy fact that the award winning ski town of Saalbach, Austria plays host to the 2010 EuroSki Pride ski week, March 20-27th. A modern and stylish resort with a host of gay friendly venues, there’s much to do even for non-skiers and as for fans of boarding and skiing the resort offers a layout of over 200 kilometres of well prepared ski slopes, 55 modern cable cars and lifts. And your lips whisper a silent; geeeeee. - January 21, 2010 - EuroSki Pride

Timeshare Relief Recognizes USA Today Article Spotlighting Difficulties of Timeshare Ownership

A recent article by USA Today has brought to light the plight of timeshare owners who are unwilling or unable to handle the financial burden of timeshare ownership. Timeshare Relief makes public comments about the article. The company points back 6 years to its inception when these stories stayed unheard. - January 21, 2010 - Timeshare Relief

Sheraton Gateway LAX Hotel Earns Green Seal™ Certification

Sheraton Gateway LAX joins elite group of hotels with Green Seal Certification. - January 21, 2010 - Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel

CheapOair Launches Long Weekend in London Blog Promotion

Grand Prize of a Trip to London - January 21, 2010 - CheapOair

Free Community Lecture: Fred Francis, Retired NBC Senior Correspondent, is to Give His "How Washington Really Works" Public Talk in Boynton Beach and Boca Raton, FL

Meet Fred Francis, one of America’s greatest newsmen, next week in Boynton Beach and Boca Raton, Florida. As part of a 25th Anniversary Celebration, Senior Summer School, America’s Education Vacation is bringing Fred Francis to speak on “How Washington Really Works” as the keynote speaker at two of their informational meetings. This event is free and open to the public. - January 21, 2010 - Senior Summer School