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Las Vegas Monorail Welcomed 40 Millionth Rider
The Las Vegas Monorail Company celebrated the Monorail’s 40 millionth rider on Saturday, Dec. 19, marking a milestone for the Las Vegas Strip transportation system. - December 30, 2009 - Las Vegas Monorail Company
New Orleans Chosen #1 New Year’s Eve Destination by Nightlife Website PubClub.com
“New Year’s Eve is the biggest international party event of the year,” said Kevin Wilkerson, President, PubClub.com. “Yet most people don’t know where to spend it because it’s such a difficult decision with seemingly endless choices. That is why, based on our personal experiences, PubClub.com has developed this list in order to let people know the places that are the most fun.” - December 30, 2009 - PubClub.com
Bhaya Cruises Offers Exceptional Holiday Season Activities
Bhaya's Christmas and New Year cruises bring guests to a sparkling gala dinner with live music entertainment inside limestone cave. - December 29, 2009 - Bhaya Cruises
Essen Travel Announces Its New Road Trips Feature, Which Makes Searching for Denver Hotels a Fast and Easy Experience
Essen Travel is pleased to announce its new Road Trips feature that allows travelers to find Denver hotels within hours of their residence. - December 28, 2009 - Essentravel.com
Luxury Travel Vietnam Group Has Just Launched 7 Day Two World and One Kingdom: Bangkok - Chiang Mai
Luxury Travel Group (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) has just launched 7 day Two World and One Kingdom: Bangkok - Chiang Mai 7 days/6nights. - December 27, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Luxury Travel Announces 24 Hour Non Stop Service and One Day Sale in Jan 2010
Luxury Travel Vietnam Group Company to sell all tour packages at 25% off on 15 Jan 2010 on their website www.LuxuryTravelvietnam.com and provides 24 hour non stop online customer service and online Booking. - December 27, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Anantara Bophut: A New Name to a Familiar Lap of Luxury
Anantara Koh Samui has become known as Anantara Bophut, Koh Samui as a result of Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas’ expansion from one resort to two on this exquisite tropical island. Anantara’s first island hideaway, now known as Anantara Bophut, Koh Samui, opened in November 2004. - December 25, 2009 - Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas
Anantara Phuket Resort & Spa Leading Phuket’s High Season Scene with "Infinity Sunsets"
Taking exclusive island living to dramatically new stylish heights, Anantara Phuket Resort & Spa’s Infinity Sunset Sessions are now in full swing, bestowing guests with a fabulous blend of fine dining, tempting cocktails, coastal fashion and intoxicating sounds, against a backdrop of... - December 25, 2009 - Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas
Audemars Piguet and Anantara Trumpet the 2010 King’s Cup Elephant Polo Tournament
Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas has announced the 2010 dates for the King’s Cup Elephant Polo Tournament. The highly popular event will take place from March 22 to March 28 in the northernmost region of Thailand known as the Golden Triangle. This year’s event is once again... - December 25, 2009 - Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas
Vietnam is an Emerging Luxury Travel Destination in South East Asia
Luxury Travel Vietnam Group Promotes Vietnam & luxury tourism products at the ITB Berlin 2010, Germany. - December 25, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Noble Jets Offers One Way Private Jet Flights
Noble Jets, the world renowned private jet charter service, is announcing new One Way Service options for all of its clientele. Noble Jet’s One Way Private Jet Service will now fly clientele all over the world, and the company has even made booking a flight that much easier. Alex Volis, CEO... - December 25, 2009 - Noble Jets
Gap Adventures Wins 6 Major Awards in Rapid Succession, Closes Out the Year Celebrating with Staff
Adventure tour operator honoured for achievements in travel, business, sustainability. - December 25, 2009 - G Adventures
Gold's Gym Middletown Reveals the Top Ten "Fail Proof" Secrets to Making Your Fitness Resolutions a Reality in 2010
Worldwide Fitness Leader Offers America the Ultimate Fail Proof Tips and Free Workouts to Get in Shape This New Year. - December 25, 2009 - Glenpointe Spa & Fitness
Overland Africa Experiences: Gap Adventures Guarantees Them
Gap Adventures guarantees all Africa overland departures through mid-2010, provides travellers with peace of mind. - December 25, 2009 - G Adventures
Las Vegas Monorail Will Remain Open on New Year’s Eve When the Strip is Closed to Vehicle Traffic
While Sin City is hosting several hundred thousand revelers on New Year’s Eve, the Las Vegas Monorail will continue to transport people from one end of the Strip to the other, even when Las Vegas Blvd. closes to vehicles and buses. Visitors looking to get to the city’s hottest spots... - December 25, 2009 - Las Vegas Monorail Company
Gap Adventures Announces Boxing Week Adventure Sale
Adventure tour operator slashes prices by up to 20% on select tours. - December 24, 2009 - G Adventures
Bloomingdale's and Briggs & Riley Announce the Launch of Briggs & Riley at Bloomingdale's Stores
Bloomingdale's begins distribution of Briggs & Riley Travelware in select stores nationwide. Debuts with Briggs & Riley brand shops at Bloomingdale's San Francisco and flagship 59th Street location in New York; online distribution starts early 2010. - December 24, 2009 - Briggs & Riley Travelware
Team Gill Racing and Fenton Racing Merge for the 2010 NASCAR and ARCA Season
After a successful test at Daytona, Team Gill and Fenton Racing have shown that they will be a factor at any race they enter in 2010. Contesting both the Arca and Nascar Campingworld Truck races, the duo expect to turn heads in the upcoming season. - December 23, 2009 - Fenton Racing
The Cove of Lake Geneva Gives Someone Special a Well Deserved Vacation
The Cove of Lake Geneva is pleased to announce the winner of their “Holiday Essay Contest.” Sarah Kammerdener submitted a touching story about her father and how he has made a difference in her life. Sarah’s essay described how her father has continued to touch her life from... - December 23, 2009 - Geneva Hospitality
Accor Rewards Mastercard Cardholders Through ‘Free Night’ Promotion at Over 188 Accor Hotels in Asia/Pacific
Cardholders Are Rewarded with One Free Night and a Lucky Draw Entry for Consecutive Three Night Booking - December 23, 2009 - Accor
Beach Rentals Fort Myers Company Owners, Implements Technology-Based Employee Training Program
Lahaina Island Accommodations sponsored their Senior Sales and Service Specialist, Vicki Rose, to complete a 12 month technology based training program, courtesy of their employers Barb and Paul Garfold. As owners of the exclusive beach rentals Fort Myers company owners, the Garfolds have invested... - December 23, 2009 - Lahaina Island Accommodations
New Years Eve at Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen
The New Years party is ready to be held at the Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen to celebrate the coming 2010. - December 23, 2009 - Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen
Luxury Travel Vietnam Group to Promote "Best of Vietnam in Two Weeks"
Luxury Travel is offering a 14 day tour entitled “Best of Vietnam in Two Weeks” for travelers to experience Vietnam in luxury and style. - December 22, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Motor City Brew Tours – Brewery Bus Tours
Motor City Brew Tours brings craft beer enthusiasts to Metro Detroit’s best microbreweries for VIP beer tastings, insider tours of breweries and talks with the brewers - December 22, 2009 - Motor City Brew Tours, LLC
Nika Corporate Housing Recognized for Outstanding Service by US Central Command (CENTCOM) Personnel
Nika Corporate Housing, LLC was presented with recognition for outstanding customer service to US service members stationed at headquarters United States Central Command in Tampa Florida. - December 21, 2009 - Nika Corporate Housing
Holiday Essay Contest Winner Receives a Weekend Getaway at Mike Ditka Resorts
Mike Ditka Resorts is pleased to announce the winner of their “Holiday Essay Contest.” Cindy Scaduto submitted a touching story about her husband, Bruce, who has made a difference in her life this holiday season despite a few hardships their family is currently facing. In her essay,... - December 21, 2009 - Geneva Hospitality
Attention Lifelong Learners: Join the Senior Summer School in Celebrating Its 25th Year of Providing Superior Summer Travel and Education Opportunities
Senior Summer School is proud to announce its twenty-fifth year of providing exceptional travel opportunities for lifelong learners on university campuses across the country. To celebrate this milestone, Senior Summer School is offering two week summer getaways starting as low as $999 (airfare not included) in Madison, WI and San Diego, CA. - December 21, 2009 - Senior Summer School
GreenTracks to Give Away a Cruise on the Delfin II Amazon Riverboat
Win an Amazon Cruise valued at $3616. The winner of this random drawing will receive one cabin on the Delfin II for 2 people on a 4 Day/3 Night departure in 2010. - December 21, 2009 - GreenTracks, Inc.
Clark Travel Leisure Guide List Interesting Things to do in Mimosa Leisure Estate in Clark Philippines
Mimosa Leisure Estate in Clark Philippines gets a face lift with opening of new upscale establishments of Yats Leisure. - December 20, 2009 - Philippines Clark Marketing
Tour Guide to Manhattan Food Walks
Manhattan is best explored on foot, stopping in a unique clothing store, checking out the menu of a restaurant, and going in a local bakery and smelling their wonderful desserts. - December 20, 2009 - Walking Tours Manhattan
Last Minute Luxury Thailand Holiday for Christmas and New Year
Luxury Travel Accepts Last Minute Luxury Holiday in Thailand with Essentials Highlights of Thailand for luxury travelers to experience the wonders of Thailand: Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket or Koh Samui. - December 20, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Day Trip from Hanoi to the World Heritage Halong Bay
Luxury Travel Vietnam to Launch Day Trip to Halong Bay for Hanoi Based Luxury Travelers - December 20, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Luxury Travel to Promote Helicopter Tours
Luxury Travel Vietnam Promotes Helicopter Tours from Hanoi to Halong Bay and Sapa. - December 20, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
New Chairman Named to Head Boston's Lodging Security Association
The Executive Director of the International Lodging Safety and Security Association, H. Skip Brandt, CPP, is pleased to announce that Mr. Michael J. Soper, CLSD, has been named as the new Chairman of the International Lodging Security and Safety Association’s Boston Founding Chapter... - December 19, 2009 - International Lodging Safety and Security Association
Luxury Travel Vietnam Company to Lure German Speaking Travelers
Luxury Travel Vietnam Company (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) to Showcase at ITB Berlin 2010 with New Luxury Tourism Products. - December 19, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Asia Travel Dining Guide Report Manila Families Prefer to Enjoy Holidays in Havens Like Clark Freeport for Safety Related Reasons
Asia Travel Dining Guide reports marked shift in preference for holiday destinations in Philippines towards Clark Freeport and hotels like Clearwater Resort where crime rate and pollution levels are low. - December 19, 2009 - Asia Travel and Dining Guide
ZSL London Zoo Meerkats Go Crackers for Christmas
The meerkats at ZSL London Zoo are set to have a cracking Christmas this year, with an early festive feast. - December 19, 2009 - ZSL London Zoo
Egypt Holidays Directory Launches a Website www.egyptholidaysdirectory.com
Egypt Holidays Directory is a specialist online directory that features Egypt travel service providers in all possible categories. - December 19, 2009 - Egypt Holidays Directory
Christmas on the Beach - Backpacking Style with Lazyshark.com
The Christmas season has arrived. However for many backpackers this often means spending a first Christmas away from families. The team at Lazyshark in anticipation of this have created lazyshark.com to ensure travellers can keep in touch with family and friends over the festive season using the Profile, Journal and Photo Album sections. - December 19, 2009 - Lazy Shark
Explore Beyond Hanoi with New Bicycle Tour from SpiceRoads
SpiceRoads Cycling Tours introduces a new excursion to the countryside surrounding Vietnam’s capital city and explores a side of Hanoi that’s well off the beaten path. - December 19, 2009 - SpiceRoads Co., Ltd
Broughton Hospitality Ropes in New Lodging Destination
Kay El Bar Guest Ranch joins the Broughton Hospitality family of hotels. - December 19, 2009 - Broughton Hospitality
Walt Disney World’s Main Street, U.S.A. Windows Now on the iPhone
TimeStream Software announces the release of the fun new “Walt Disney World Secrets: Main Street, U.S.A. Windows” Notescast® App for the iPhone and iPod touch. This exciting new Notescast, complete with photos, reveals the entertaining stories behind the names on the colorful windows which adorn the Magic Kingdom’s Main Street, U.S.A. - December 19, 2009 - TimeStream Software
Travel and Real Estate Websites Hit the Mark with Integration of Social Media
Leisure Linx launches new websites infused with social media, allowing visitors to socially engage with lodging properties and real estate for sale. A refreshing alternative to the typical Internet search for relocation and travel, these compelling designs are simple and clutter-free, setting the stage for ease of use and social media interaction. - December 18, 2009 - Leisure Linx
The Mercure Brand Arrival to Dalat Produces a Hotel with Unique Appeal
The Mercure brand introduces to the Hotel Du Parc a renewed sense of hospitality and provides guests a link to the culture of this picturesque Vietnamese hill city. - December 18, 2009 - Accor
HolidayCheck Lists the Most Threatened Tourism Destinations
In the wake of the Copenhagen Climate Change Conference, HolidayCheck draws a list of popular tourism destinations that are threatened by global warming and that are definitely worth a visit before it's too late. - December 18, 2009 - HolidayCheck
Bhaya Launches Ha Long Bay Cruise Videos
Bhaya Cruises, the premier cruise operator in Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay, has launched a series of short videos to introduce its luxury cruise vessels and the natural beauty of Ha Long Bay to prospective travelers worldwide. - December 18, 2009 - Bhaya Cruises
Retreat in Hanoi and Halong Bay in Luxury and Style
Luxury Travel Company is Offering ‘Retreat in Hanoi and Halong Bay-Six Day Trip for Christmas and New Year. - December 18, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
It’s Official: Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course Coming to the Guanacaste Country Club in Liberia Costa Rica
Frank Biden and ERA Real Estate in Latin America sign agreement with Nicklaus Design to build the first Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course in Costa Rica. - December 17, 2009 - Virtus 1 Costa Rica Real Estate
Timesharescape Offers Timeshare Owners a Guaranteed Exit Plan in 2010
Timesharescape, a nationwide company that assists dissatisfied timeshare owners free themselves of the financial burdens associated with timeshare ownership, announced it will offer free timeshare owner information seminars in 8 additional states. - December 17, 2009 - Timesharescape
Terra Cotta Inn Palm Springs Clothing Optional Resort Celebrates 15 Years of Having Fun
The saying "time flies by when you're having fun" is especially true for the owners and guests of The Terra Cotta Inn nude sunbathing resort located in Palm Springs, California, the sunniest city in the U.S. Terra Cotta was the first affordable nudist resort catering to couples on vacations and 15 years later on December 19th, 2009, they're still the only one. - December 17, 2009 - The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa