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Charleston Hotel Offers "Mommy"- Moon This Mother’s Day
If Mom is having a few too many “Calgon, take me away” moments, then a rejuvenating escape may be in order this Mother’s Day. Wentworth Mansion®, the AAA Five Diamond hotel in Charleston, S.C., is offering a “Mommy”moon getaway throughout the month of May to help... - March 01, 2009 - Circa 1886
Amazon Camping Trip with GreenTracks
A Camping Trip in the remote rainforest of Peru’s Pacaya Samiria National Reserve. - March 01, 2009 - GreenTracks, Inc.
Only Once Every Ten Years - Passion Play in Germany
The world-famous Passion Play is performed only once every decade by the townspeople of the Bavarian village of Oberammergau, Germany and tickets for the 2010 performance are in high demand. Some European tour operators, such as Michigan-based Image Tours Inc., report that they have already sold nearly half of their Passion Play tour packages. - March 01, 2009 - Image Tours, Inc.
Vietnam's First Luxury Tour Operator Needs Travel Advisors
With an Incrediable Growth, LUXury Travel Needs More Luxury Travel Advisors Working in Hanoi Head Office - March 01, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
RateYourStudyAbroad.com Helps Study Abroaders Find Value Despite Recession
Henry van Wagenberg and John Henry -- the two founders of RateYourStudyAbroad.com, a new website enabling students to write reviews of 7,000 study abroad programs around the world -- are finding that the recession changes students' reviews. - March 01, 2009 - Rate Your Study Abroad
Spanish Removals Firm Introduces UK Feeder Service
The internet friendly, Spanish based Flog It Mudances has finally got it's UK feeder service back up and running ready for the summer season collecting goods around the UK ready for onward transportation down to Spain in their new larger vehicle. - March 01, 2009 - Flog It Mudances
Luxury Travel Promotes Vietnam and Cambodia in a Single Destination
Luxury Travel has launched a Crème de la Crème Best of Vietnam and Cambodia 14 days from Hanoi to Saigon and ends in Siem Riep. Vietnam and Cambodia increasingly are being recognized as a destination for high-end global tourists. With the steady growth of business, Luxury Travel... - March 01, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Speakers Announced for 1st Latin America Medical Tourism & Health Tourism Congress April 27th-29th 2009
1st Latin America Medical Tourism & Health Tourism Congress takes places in Monterrey, Mexico, April 27th-29th, 2009. The Medical Tourism Association, http://www.medicaltourismassociation.com and Monterrey Healthcare City http://www.monterreyciudaddelasalud.com.mx have partnered together to... - February 28, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
AeroEssentials Joins the Make a Wish Foundation to Assist Children That Need to Jet Healthy
Thousands of Americans are exposed to harmful germs, virus and bacteria every hour of every day when they fly commercial airlines. Passengers often complain about the conditions in which they fly and many catch a cold when they travel. Travelers bring the “bugs” home and spread the “Joy” of their trip with their family, co workers, and friends and so on. Oddly enough the people that are flying in the unsanitary environments are the very ones creating the problem. jethealthy.com has a solution. - February 28, 2009 - AeroEssentials LLC
Discount for Ladies Only to Celebrate Women Day 8 March
“Luxury Is Not About Things, It Is All About The Experience,” said Pham Ha, Founder and CEO of Luxury Travel Company. Luxury Travel Co. Ltd. is Vietnam’s First Luxury Tour Operator and Full Travel Service Agency. The company has unique products and deliver guests right experience. - February 28, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Luxury Travel Vietnam Group Targets Asian Affluent Tourists
Vietnam’s first luxury tour company Luxury Travel Group has launched their comprehensive travel portal AsiaPremiumTravel.com for the elite Vietnamese travelers traveling abroad and Asian tourists to Vietnam. - February 28, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Historic Hotels of the Rockies Cater to Groups in Unique Ways
To assist party and meeting planners in making the right selection, the Historic Hotels of the Rockies website, historic-hotels.com, now provides details on what each member property has to offer. - February 27, 2009 - Historic Hotels of the Rockies
The Mzaar Winter Festival 2009
For its 3rd consecutive edition, the Mzaar Winter Festival 09 unfolded an authentic ski show on the Refuge Terrace. This unique event challenging Lebanese Riders, gathered a large number of ski fans on the Refuge terrace of the InterContinental Mzaar. Five professional riders belonging to the... - February 27, 2009 - InterContinental Mzaar Lebanon Mountain Resort & Spa
Cecilia Attias Commemorated at InterContinental Mzaar
On the third day of the MENA Cristal Awards event hosted by InterContinental Mzaar, Ouyoun el Simane- Kfardebiane, Cecilia Attias receives an honorary award for the Cecilia Attias Foundation for Women. Attias, former wife of French President Nicolas Sarkozy, speaking in an interview with Lebanese... - February 27, 2009 - InterContinental Mzaar Lebanon Mountain Resort & Spa
“Walt Disney World Secrets” Notescast for iPhone Upgraded with More Secrets Plus Fun Facts
TimeStream Software’s popular “Walt Disney World Secrets” Notescast for the iPhone and iPod touch now upgraded with over 180 secrets and a bonus over 200 Fun Facts – Available on the App Store – Only $1.99. - February 27, 2009 - TimeStream Software
Hard Times? Not at Edinburgh Apartment Agency Dickins
In such turbulent economic times, companies everywhere are feeling the pinch…but not at credit crunch busters Dickins, Edinburgh agents who specialise in providing home from home accommodation in the Scottish capital – business couldn’t be better. - February 27, 2009 - Dickins: for your Edinburgh home from home
Luxury Travel Has Launched a Weekend Escape to Mau Son Mountain Near Chinese Border from Hanoi
Luxury Travel Has Launched a Weekend Escape to Mau Son Mountain Near Chinese Border from Hanoi - February 27, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
New F&B Manager at InterContinental Mzaar
Chucri Nemnoum has been recently appointed at InterContinental Mzaar as the new Food & Beverage Manager. Chucri Nemnoum brings with him over 10 years of experience in the Food & Beverage field. His career has included working in some of US’s most famous landmark restaurants, such as... - February 27, 2009 - InterContinental Mzaar Lebanon Mountain Resort & Spa
New Promotion at Intercontinental Mzaar Lebanon
Hadi AbdelHadi, Sales Manager at InterContinental Mzaar Lebanon Mountain Resort & Spa was recently promoted to Senior Sales Manager of this unique property. With an educational background in Hotel Management & Tourism, Hadi has over 6 years experience in the hospitality business with a... - February 27, 2009 - InterContinental Mzaar Lebanon Mountain Resort & Spa
The Garden Island of Kauai's First E-Commerce Superstore is Launched and Will Become Hawaii's Jewelry & Gift Portal for Hawaii Businesses and Hawaii Visitors
A team of entrepreneurs have created and launched HawaiianJewelryAndGift.com, “The World’s Hawaiian Jewelry And Gift Superstore” from the remote Garden Island of Kauai, in an effort to increase the level of awareness of Hawaiian culture and consumption of Hawaiian products during... - February 26, 2009 - HawaiianJewelryAndGift.com
Century 21 Gold Coast Realty Nicaragua Real Estate Supports the Nicaragua Baseball Community
Broker/Owner Barry Oliver of Century 21 Gold Coast Realty's San Juan del Sur, Popoyo and Marina offices continues to support Baseball in Nicaragua with help from the San Diego Padres. - February 26, 2009 - Century 21 Gold Coast Realty
Eldora Mountain Resort and the Boulder Convention & Visitors Bureau Team Up to Promote Boulder, Colorado and Skiing
Eldora Mountain Resort and the Boulder Convention and Visitors Bureau have teamed up to promote Boulder, Colorado as a winter destination. Not often thought of as a ski destination, Boulder offers endless lodging availability during the winter months - including the holiday season. Lodging with... - February 26, 2009 - Eldora Mountain Resort
Entertainment Television and Destination Management Come Together - Destination Services San Diego Chooses Shindy Media to Provide Hollywood-Style Video to Clients
Forget plain, boring corporate event videos. Clients of Destination Services San Diego (DSSD), a locally-headquartered destination management company, can now have Hollywood-esque, red-carpet style video documentaries of their corporate events held in San Diego. This unique offering is made... - February 26, 2009 - Destination Services San Diego
Mingle with the Locals Around Europe on St Patrick’s Day
City breakers visiting Europe with Hotelopia on St Patrick’s Day will find local crowds enjoying the celebrations as much as anyone from the Emerald Isle. And while some cities host their own celebrations, by far the liveliest action can be found in traditional Irish pubs. Check out the following recommended St Patrick’s Day hotels that are central enough for sightseeing, but within stumbling distance of Irish pubs. - February 26, 2009 - Hotelopia
Luxury Tour Operator Putting Adventure Travel on Sale
Luxury Tour Operator Putting Adventure Travel on Sale. Take 5 friends with you to Vietnam, you get this luxe adventure for free. - February 26, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Luxury Travel Vietnam Develops Online Brochure
Vietnam - based luxury travel specialist (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) has created a 80-page online brochure covering a range of luxury options in Vietnam and South Est Asia has to offer. - February 26, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Steve and Doris Colgate Release Newest Book, Fast Track to Sailing
Steve and Doris Colgate, owner/operators of Offshore Sailing School, have just released their newest book titled "Fast Track to Sailing – Learn to Sail in Three Days." The book was developed to help achieve the ultimate goal of many sailors – to go cruising. Fast Track to... - February 26, 2009 - Offshore Sailing School
New Features Unveiled on Hotel Booking Engine of IndiaHotelReview.com
IHR announces a new era of customer friendly hotel booking opportunity at IndiaHotelReview.com - from now on the customers can easily check for room availability on the next day, next week or the next weekend and adjust the settings at the click of a mouse. - February 26, 2009 - Vriti Infocom Pvt. Ltd.
Luxury Travel Vietnam Wins Award for Excellence
The Guide Awards are sponsored annually by the executive of the Vietnam Economic Times to celebrate “the Year’s Best” of products and services in the tourism sector in Vietnam. - February 26, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
From Earthy Origins to a Decadent Delivery, Truffles Are Growing on Gourmet Foodies and Farmers Alike
On March 5th through 8th, in Asheville, NC, the exquisite mushroom will bring together artists and chefs, farmers and sommeliers, musicians and dog-trainers for the First Annual National Truffle Fest (www.NationalTruffleFest.com). - February 25, 2009 - National Truffle Fest
Online Editor Joins PlannerWire.com Team
Serenity J. Knutson to manage editorial content, increase social interaction. - February 25, 2009 - PlannerWire.com
Orlando Vacation Homes Receives A+ Rating from Better Business Bureau
Orlando Vacation Homes announces A+ rating from Better Business Bureau. - February 25, 2009 - Orlando Vacation Homes
MediaVacationRentals.com Unveils Launch of New Bed and Breakfast Service
Winning addition of new Bed and Breakfast category to the list of services and features already provided by MediaVacationRentals.com makes the site a one-stop solution for both renters and owners when it comes to vacation rentals. - February 25, 2009 - Akena Technologies
Discover South Indochina in the Lap of Luxury
Luxury Travel has launched a new 10-day tour-package for splendor of an urban chic experience, culture, nature and heritage of the South Indochina from Saigon to Siem Riep. - February 25, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Destination Wedding Guests: a Bright Spot for Beleaguered Travel Industry
While the bleak economy continues to take a bite out of the travel industry, the forecast for destination wedding travel is looking up. The most recent travel survey conducted by Bridal Guide magazine reported that almost 30% of readers are planning or considering a destination wedding (higher than the national average of 18%) and the median number of invited guests per wedding is 43, with 25% of respondents saying they estimate 75 or more guests will attend their destination wedding. - February 25, 2009 - Bridal Guide Magazine, RFP LLC
2009 Oktoberfest Packages Still Available as This Year’s Logo is Released
The Oktoberfest organizing committee in Munich unveiled the official logo for the 2009 season. Ludus Tours still has affordable Oktoberfest package tours available for September and October. - February 25, 2009 - Ludus Tours
Handi-Treads New Stair Nosings Provide Safe Footing and Reduce Slips & Falls
Handi-Ramp has expanded their Handi-Treads™ non-slip product line to include a non-skid stair nosing. The popularity of these non slip treads is driven by three factors: 1) They are very easy to install, 2) They work on virtually any surface including stairs, ramps, decks, walkways and bridges, and 3) They are much more effective and lower in cost than traditional non skid tape and non-slip paint products. - February 24, 2009 - Handi-Products, Inc.
Cruise Planners Announces "Cruise for Free" Program
2009 program lets customers pay for cruise vacations with Amex rewards points. - February 24, 2009 - Cruise And Vacation Paradise (a Cruise Planners/American Express franchise), Eileen Tener
Luxury Travel Vietnam Has Just Launched Their New Brand Premium Travel
Luxury Travel has just launched their new brand Premium Travel, showcasing some of the finest travel options to be had in Asia. In this hand-picked elite collection, the company has brought together some of the best tourism products in the region including hotels, resorts and cruises. The Asia... - February 24, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Leading Search Engine Marketers Share Their Best Practice at Hotel & Travel SEM Workshop in Bangkok
Leading search engine marketers will share their search engine marketing best practices at Hotel & Travel Search Engine Marketing Workshop scheduling on March 31-April 1, 2009 at the Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok. The workshop is exclusively designed for hotel, travel, spa and medical tourism industry. - February 24, 2009 - SPOTMARK
Country Side of North Vietnam Attracts Culture Savy Tourists
The Luxury Travel company has just launched a daytrip from Hanoi to amazing country side of North Vietnam. - February 24, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
The Great Outdoors Adventure to Vietnam for Families
Luxury Travel continues to create niche tourism products; the company has just launched a family travel ”The Great Outdoors Adventure”. Asia’s first luxury tour company and full travel service agency, Luxury Travel is experienced in providing special services and unique tourism... - February 23, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Luxury Travel Launch New Website Version
Vietnam’s first luxury tour company Luxury Travel Co., Ltd has launched their comprehensive new travel portal www.luxurytravelvietnam.com for the luxury travelers. During the past decades, the internet has become an indispensable part of modern life, bringing with it the commodity to enable... - February 23, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Cu Chi Tunnels Attract Tourists
Many tourists who come to Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) are attracted by the nearby Cu Chi Tunnels. - February 23, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Online Backpackers Community London, UK, 20/02/2009
A free to join online backpackers community with wiki format where you can share your ideas with others. A host of additional features include member travel guides, forums, travel photos and general travel and security information to aid you with your travel planning. - February 22, 2009 - WikidTravel
Home That Was the Set for the 13 Academy Award Nominated Benjamin Buttons, is Offered for Sale in Luxury Homes Magazine, the duPont REGISTRY
The ultimate movie prop and a chance to own and live in a piece of Hollywood History. - February 21, 2009 - duPont Publishing, Inc
voltras travel Integrated Payment System with Permata Bank
After four months operation, the travel services provider established business relationship with one of the biggest local banks in Indonesia, Permata Bank. Committing to one of its goals, voltras travel strives to deliver the easiest reservation method. Provided with a Payment Code, its customers will be able to pay their reservations through a variety of channels. - February 21, 2009 - voltras travel
Ski & Ride Free in April
Steamboat will provide Free lift tickets when individuals book a minimum 3 nights lodging from April 1-12 through Steamboat Central Reservations®. - February 21, 2009 - Steamboat
Saanich Peninsula Finally Has a Scheduled Air Service to Downtown Vancouver
Commuters, visitors and shoppers travelling from Vancouver Islands Saanich peninsula, no longer have to rely on BC ferries. The new air service will allow them to soar over the long line ups, increasing fares and slow boats to Vancouver. Arrive in the centre of downtown Vancouver in 30 minutes, a fraction of the time it takes on the water. - February 21, 2009 - SaltSpring Air
Delaware North Companies Select RipBang Studios as Its Preferred Architectural Partner
RipBang Studios will develop new branded restaurant concepts for airports, sports venues, parks and resorts on behalf of Delaware North Companies, a global leader in hospitality and food service. - February 20, 2009 - RipBang Studios