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CheapOair Announces Last Minute Flight Deals for Obama's Inauguration
CheapOair is offering Obama's Inauguration flight deals plus a $15USD coupon, so those wanting to attend can do so while staying within their budget. - December 19, 2008 - CheapOair
Discover Sunriver Vacation Rentals Wants to Layaway Your Vacation
In these uncertain economic times, vacations and leisurely activities are usually one of the first things to be put on the back burner. Discover Sunriver Vacation Rentals in Sunriver, Oregon, understands this, and wants to reverse the trend by allowing travelers to layaway their vacation. With... - December 18, 2008 - Discover Sunriver Vacation Rentals
Independence Visitor Center Chooses Osiris Group as New Marketing Company
Independence Visitor Center Corporation (IVCC), located in the heart of Historic Philadelphia, has selected Osiris Group as its new marketing agency of record. Osiris was chosen over several competing agencies to develop the overall creative concept and integrated plan of action for IVCC’s upcoming marketing efforts. - December 18, 2008 - Independence Visitor Center
No More Service Charges on Concert, Sports and Theatre Tickets
David Boitano Co-Founder of TICKETFINDER.com™ announced today “We have removed our service charge and you now save on every concert, sports and theatre ticket sold on our website. We listen to our clients and the biggest request was to “Remove the Service Charges” so here... - December 17, 2008 - TICKETFINDER.com™
Coffee, Tea or... Honey? Experience Unique Local Flavors on New Big Island Farms Tour.
Visitors to Hawaii’s Big Island looking for an “off the beaten track” green travel experience might want to try a new three farm tour on the Hamakua Coast which visits three working farms with unique Hawaii products- honey, coffee and tea. It’s also a place where many visitors who once thought of Hawaii as a sun, sand and surf destination are now making time to experience the agricultural and culinary side of Paradise. - December 17, 2008 - Volcano Island Honey Company
Social Networking Websites Help Promote Destination Weddings
Social networking websites are helping to drive growth in destination weddings. These are the findings by leading wedding website provider MomentVille, based on an analysis of the user database. MomentVille, specialising in offering consumers a platform to design and promote their own unique... - December 17, 2008 - MomentVille
One Key Announces Booking of 100th Luxury Vacation
One Key, the luxury travel club offering access to over 500 multi-million dollar homes and elite travel services, has recently announced the successful booking of their 100th vacation. Co-founder and CEO, Jay Sapovits is “very proud of this accomplishment and even more proud of the... - December 17, 2008 - One Key
Italian Culinary Academy Offers $10,000 Scholarships
Scholarships Available for Students Who Enroll in the Italian Culinary Experience Class Beginning January 5, 2009. - December 16, 2008 - Italian Culinary Academy
New Exhilarating Expedition Cruises from G.A.P Adventures
Save $400 on expedition cruises. - December 16, 2008 - G Adventures
Start a New Career. Teach English Abroad and Earn Your TEFL Certification with TEFL Institute
TEFL Institute is conducting an information session on Teaching English Abroad. CNN has rated English teaching abroad in its Top Ten list of fastest growing jobs. Each month thousands of native-English speakers are needed to teach Conversational English abroad. This information session is open to... - December 15, 2008 - TEFL Institute
Pacific Resort Aitutaki on Top of the World in 2008
Pacific Resort Aitutaki has just been named the ‘World's Leading Boutique Island Resort’ at the 15th Annual World Travel Awards final held recently in the Turks & Caicos islands. Aitutaki’s Pacific Resort, described by the awards organisers as “a secluded ultra-luxury... - December 15, 2008 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Wildcat Mountain is Set to Welcome International Visitors This Season. Pre-Booked School Groups Visiting from England and Ireland Are on the Rise.
Wildcat Mountain is gearing up for one of its busiest seasons of international visitors seen in some time. “This is a positive aspect to the season that can help to stabilize known business volume,” said Group Sales Manager Brian Chamberlain. “Business booked for this season has increased greatly and as a portion of our resort’s total skier visits will now contribute 4 times as many visits as has been seen in previous seasons.” - December 14, 2008 - Wildcat Mountain
Free Guidebook for All Visitors to Lanzarote This Christmas
Tourists visiting Lanzarote this Christmas can get more out of their holiday on the Island of Fire – by downloading a free copy of the latest edition of Lanzarote Guidebook, the free Lanzarote tourist guide. - December 13, 2008 - Lanzarote Guidebook
Final Call to Become a Published Travel Writer
WorldNomads.com Travel Writing Scholarship closing in one month. Entries for leading global online travel insurance provider WorldNomads.com’s 2009 Travel Writing Scholarship close on January 9, 2009. Open to all aspiring travel writers worldwide, the scholarship recipient will go on... - December 13, 2008 - WorldNomads.com
Joy Travels Launches travelOtravel.com
Leading travel business house Joy Travels Pvt Ltd has launched their comprehensive travel portal ‘travelOtravel.Com’ for the Indian traveler on Tuesday. - December 13, 2008 - Joy Travels Pvt Ltd
Orlando Scooter Rental Company Features Their Mobility Scooters at MouseFest 2008 Mega Mouse Meet at Walt Disney World’s Yacht & Beach Club Convention Center
Scooter Vacations, Orlando Scooter Rental company, is participating in MouseFest 2008. As a featured exhibitor at MouseFest 2008, Scooter Vacations will have on display two of their most popular models, the fold up Distinction and their highly sought after Dream model. - December 12, 2008 - Scooter Vacations
Medical Tourism Association's Medical Tourism Magazine Announces Issue 7 the Conference Issue San Francisco 2008
Medical Tourism Association's Medical Tourism Magazine Announces Issue 7 The Conference Issue San Francisco 2008. A follow up to the 1st Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress which featured 850 people, and 53 exhibitors from over 40 different countries. - December 12, 2008 - Medical Tourism Association™
Aqua Celebrates Hawaii's Landmark 50th Anniversary with 'Nifty to be Fifty Statehood Package'
In celebration of the upcoming landmark 50th anniversary since Hawaii became the nation’s 50th State, Aqua Hotels & Resorts is offering a “Nifty to be Fifty Statehood Special” at its 12 hotels in Waikiki that will be valid throughout 2009. “It must have been amazing... - December 11, 2008 - Aqua Hotels & Resorts
Porta-Putter Introduces Their Unique Golf Gift Just in Time for the Holiday Season
Southern California business specializes in transforming personal golf putters into portable putters. - December 10, 2008 - Porta-Putter
Roatan Island Beauties - Times 2
Escape the busy Christmas season and snowy cold to a beautiful moment in time caught on a camera in sunny warm Roatan with http://www.Roatan.ws. This winner of the Photo of the Month contest is truly 'Two Roatan Beauties.' - December 10, 2008 - Roatan
Leading Hotel Price Comparison Search Engine HotelsCombined.com Signs Agreement with Travelocity
The world’s leading hotel price comparison search engine HotelsCombined.com today announced their new supplier agreement with Travelocity. With integration finalized, visitors to HotelsCombined.com can now search and compare hotel rates from Travelocity against major travel sites to find the... - December 10, 2008 - HotelsCombined
National Vacation Sales and Services Launches the First Timeshare Resale Commercial of Its Kind
National Vacation Sales and Services has a brand new commercial that is directed to people affected by the slowing economy. - December 10, 2008 - National Vacation Sales and Services
Poland Culinary Vacations Launches New Cooking Trip and One-Day Cooking Classes in Krakow, Poland
Poland Culinary Vacations, Inc. has opened registrations for two exciting new foodie adventures: A 7-day cooking vacation in the Lesser Poland region — Cooking Your Way From Krakow To Zakopane — and one-day cooking classes, a cooperative venture with The Culinary Institute in Cracow. - December 09, 2008 - Poland Culinary Vacations, Inc.
Success of the Caucasian Challenge 2008 Paves Way for a Bigger and Bolder 2009 Event
Traveling through 11 countries, former and current conflict zones and every possible type of terrain; The Caucasian Challenge is a legendary entry into the popular motorsports travel phenomenon. Adrenalin-fueled teams are already signing up for the 2009 event. - December 09, 2008 - Chennai Event Management Services
Giving Gifts of Relaxation and Hope from Los Angeles Day Spa Le Petite Retreat
Christmas Holiday spa gifts from famous LA day spa also generate money for charities in order to help those in need during difficult times. - December 08, 2008 - Le Petite Retreat day spa - Los Angeles
Spartan Announces Fortress SATA DVD/CD Duplicators with DiscLock Copy Protection
Spartan Duplicator releases SATA-based Fortress multi-target DVD/CD duplicator with proprietary DiscLock Copy Protection technology. - December 07, 2008 - Spartan Duplicator
Conde Nast Johansens Luxury Hotel Guides Select Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina as a "Recommended Property"
Conde Nast Johansens, the international luxury hotel guide publisher, today endorsed Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina, Charleston, South Carolina as a “Recommended Property” in Recommended Hotels, Inns, Resorts & Spas 2009 – The Americas, Atlantic, Caribbean & Pacific. - December 07, 2008 - Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina
Divi Resorts Announces Aruba Phoenix Beach Opening
Divi Resorts recently announced a December 23, 2008, opening for the new towers currently under construction at Divi Aruba Phoenix Beach in the well-known Palm Beach area of Aruba. The expansion project includes four eight-story buildings that more the double the size of the resort. The curtain... - December 07, 2008 - Divi Resorts
Woodford Expands Footprint in South African Car Hire Industry
Woodford Car & Bakkie Hire, an award winning provider of vehicle rentals in South Africa, has extended their footprint to Bloemfontein and Port Elizabeth International Airports. - December 07, 2008 - Woodford Car & Bakkie Hire
DJ iMack Spins at the After Party for St. Mary's Tribute Dinner at New York City's Gotham Hall
DJ iMack and S.D. Mack Events kicks off the holiday season of giving by providing free DJ Services for St. Mary's Tribute Dinner at New York City's Gotham Hall. - December 06, 2008 - S.D. Mack Events
Ski Swim Stay in Glenwood Springs: Classic Package, Classic Value
The whole family can ski at Sunlight Mountain Resort, swim at the world’s largest Hot Springs Pool and stay overnight in Glenwood Springs with the ever-popular Ski Swim Stay package from December 5, 2008 through April 5, 2009. One low package price includes lodging for one night, two adult lift tickets and two adult Hot Springs Pool passes and saves 10-20% if everything was booked separately. - December 06, 2008 - Glenwood Springs Chamber Resort Association
Have Baby Will Travel - Relaunches Just in Time for Winter Family Travel Planning
Website packed with information, hotel reviews, and trip reports for parents by parents, debuts great new look and a more user-friendly design. - December 06, 2008 - Have Baby Will Travel
Top 10 Free or Inexpensive Things to do at Independence Visitor Center
Listed below are a few things worth taking advantage of when you visit Independence Visitor Center. Who knew inexpensive and free could be so fun? - December 06, 2008 - Independence Visitor Center
Home for Travelers Voltras.net Launched
Traveling has been part of lifestyle, even one of main needs for certain people. Voltras.net was born to be a home for travelers to share their trip stories and know each other better. - December 06, 2008 - voltras travel
World's Largest Beach Directory Launched
With 9370 beaches, Wheresthebeachdude.com, is already well established as the most comprehensive and largest beach directory in the world. Travelers need only enter their address and be provided with detailed driving directions to local beaches. - December 05, 2008 - Mile By Mile Media
Costa Rica Bedfinder Consolidates Vacation Rentals at Los Suenos Golf Resort and Marina
Costa Rica Bedfinder partners with major vacation rental operators in Los Suenos Golf Resort and Marina in channeling over a hundred luxury villas and condos to independent travelers online. - December 05, 2008 - Costa Rica Bedfinder
A Palm Springs Clothing Optional Vacation is More Affordable Than Ever
Everyone is looking for ways to save money, but people still want to be pampered and have fun on their getaways. This December and January, the popular Terra Cotta Inn clothing optional resort and spa has a special room sale so you can get a great all over tan and not have to worry breaking the bank. - December 04, 2008 - The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa
Grand Opening of St. Augustine’s Newest Hostel, The Bridge Street Hostel, Casa Yallaha
Here’s your chance to get to know Casa Yallaha...and a chance for Casa Yallaha to offer you money-saving accommodations during the Grand Opening. - December 04, 2008 - Casa Yallaha, LLC
Carolina Designs Realty on the Outer Banks Announces That It Will be Offering a Free Vacation Week to One Lucky Group of 2009 Guests
Carolina Designs Realty, Inc. on the Outer Banks (www.CarolinaDesigns.com), has announced that guests who reserve their vacation home by January 31, 2009 will be entered into the Early Payment Contest. The winner of the contest, who will be selected by random drawing, will have the entire amount of their vacation home rental paid for free by Carolina Designs Realty, Inc. Carolina Designs Realty, Inc. has been a leader in the Outer Banks vacation rentals business for more than 20 years. - December 04, 2008 - Carolina Designs Realty, Inc.
Global Software Applications Acquires Full Ownership of Flight Time TV
Global Software Applications, the largest independent provider of business center solutions to the hotel world, celebrates the recent acquisition of Flight Time TV. - December 03, 2008 - Global Software Applications
New Social Networking Site to Bring Central Florida Boaters Together
BoatBrevard.com announces its official launch and plans to be the best online boater resource and connection site for Central Florida boaters. BoatBrevard.com is Brevard County's newest free online community for Brevard boaters. Find out all the hot spots, islands, and upcoming events. Get involved... - December 03, 2008 - BoatFlorida.com
Exotissimo Launches New Facebook Group for Travelers in Thailand
Exotissimo created a new Facebook group to keep travelers up-to-date on the travel situation in Thailand. - December 03, 2008 - Exotissimo Travel Group
On Waves Awarded Fleet Wide Contract with Louis Dreyfus Armateurs and Transmanche Ferries to Provide on Board GSM and Wi-Fi Connectivity
On Waves Ehf, the leading maritime mobile services provider, announced today that it has been awarded a Fleet wide contract that covers both Louis Dreyfus Lines and Transmanche Ferries. The agreement covers actual vessels and will include additional vessels in the future. On Waves services will... - December 03, 2008 - On Waves
FastBooking Partners with HotelsCombined.com
HotelsCombined.com, the world’s leading hotel price comparison search engine announced its new partnership with FastBooking, the global provider of advanced internet booking systems and e-marketing solutions for the hospitality industry. In addition, HotelsCombined.com extends this supplier... - December 03, 2008 - HotelsCombined
Universal Space Systems Continues "2008 Pre-Release Holiday Sale" of the Space Adventurer Assessment/Report
For only one more month, the only Space Tourism reference guide of its kind can be purchased at a guaranteed to never be lower pre-release price of only $1,000.00 (USD). This is $1,000 lower than the current lowest pre-release price, a 75% discount off the full price and you can take up to 1 year to pay with no payment due until July of next year. - December 01, 2008 - Universal Space Systems, LLC
A New Event for Moms
The secrets of real-life moms are now revealed. The hit stand-up comedy show, Mom's Night Out! is available for fundraisers and events. - November 30, 2008 - Mom's Night Out!
Apartments Rome Sweet Home 10th Anniversary
Apartments Rome Sweet Home, the Italy's premier company managing Apartments in Rome, celebrates 10th Anniversary with the program's launch Personal Customer Care. - November 30, 2008 - Rome Sweet Home
Metropolitan Shuttle® Wins G20 Contract in Washington, DC
Metropolitan Shuttle®, the leading source for nationwide bus charter rental services, was awarded a contract by the U.S. State Department to provide transportation services for the national and international media on Saturday, November 15, 2008 for coverage of the G-20 financial summit. - November 28, 2008 - Metropolitan Shuttle
DFRC Announces the Launch of the First WWATC Map Displaying All Live Arrivals and Departures to and from London Heathrow Airport
An innovative technology that enables the displaying of any airborne flight on an interactive world map that is easily integrated into any website. - November 28, 2008 - DFRC AG
IDL (EU) Rewarded for Another Outstanding Project
IDL (EU) Limited, Blue C’s main shareholder and the architectural force behind the luxury Whiterocks resort in Bafra, North Cyprus, recently received the distinction of seeing one of their projects recognised by the very top level of the interior design community. During last month’s... - November 27, 2008 - Blue C Developments