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Trailer Superstore - New Website Will Transform the Way Consumers Shop the Ordinary Cargo Trailer Online
All Pro will become the first Trailer Company to bring Trailer Accessories to life in an interactive online environment with their new 'Customize Your Trailer' Website. - July 18, 2008 - All Pro Trailer Superstore
RCI Confirms Support of New Consumer Publication for Shared Ownership Industry
Owners Perspective magazine, the independent global publication for existing owners and prospective buyers of all shared ownership products which launched last week with an initial subscription base of 5,300 can now confirm the support of the industry’s largest exchange company to help extend its reach in delivering valuable content to consumers. - July 18, 2008 - Perspective International Ltd
Beijing Anxiously Awaits the Delectable Premiere of Canada's Culinary Champion's Namesake Restaurant, Makoto
Canada's top chef, Makoto Ono, embarks on his own Olympic journey this month with the premiere of his 9,000 square foot restaurant in the heart of Beijing, China. The restaurant, Makoto, will feature Chef Ono's unique interpretation of authentic Japanese cuisine utilizing classic French techniques. Makoto is raising the bar for fine cuisine and fine dining. - July 18, 2008 - Makoto
Pennsylvania Wineries Featured in Annual Wine Festival in PA
Fernwood Hotel and Resort is proud to once again host the Annual Pennsylvania Wine and Craft Festival. This wine festival in PA will prove to be the best yet as distinguished Pennsylvania wineries are returning to Bushkill to distribute their phenomenal fermentations. The event will be held on... - July 18, 2008 - Fernwood Hotel and Resort
Spa + Shop @ the Ring Hotel Vienna - a Unique Experience
The Ring Hotel, Vienna’s Casual Luxury hotel, has launched a distinctive hotel package uniquely combining trendy shopping escapades with restorative post-shopping spa treatments. - July 18, 2008 - The Ring
Travel + Leisure ’s 13th Annual World’s Best Awards Readers’ Survey Results Announced
Bangkok Named World’s Best City 2008. Triple Creek Ranch in Montana Ranked No. 1 U.S. Hotel. Nancy Novogrod, editor-in-chief of Travel + Leisure, today announces that Bangkok, Galápagos Islands, and Virgin America are first-time overall winners in Travel + Leisure ’s 2008... - July 17, 2008 - American Express Publishing
“Boycott the Staycation” Campaign Underway at TravelingMamas.com
Mom bloggers are encouraging families to hit the road—even with high gas prices; promotion includes a month full of giveaways on their popular travel website. - July 17, 2008 - TravelingMamas.com
Textamundo Text-Help for Travelers Goes Global
Innovative SMS service now takes questions from mobiles in 198 countries. Experienced agents respond with practical answers in minutes. - July 17, 2008 - Textamundo
Bermuda Walking Tours and AudioConexus Revolutionize Tourism in Bermuda with GPS Walking Tours
Self-guided GPS multimedia walking tours provide tourists with significantly enhanced tourism experiences in the Town of St. George, Hamilton and Royal Navy Dockyard, Bermuda. - July 17, 2008 - AudioConexus Inc.
Food & Wine Magazine and American Express Partner to Offer Exclusive Restaurant Reservations for Cardmembers Through September 30
Partnership Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Food & Wine Best New Chefs. Need a last-minute dinner reservation? Traveling to a new city? Food & Wine, published by American Express Publishing Corporation, a subsidiary of American Express Company, is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the... - July 16, 2008 - American Express Publishing
Gallery Hotel Art Vacation Packages on LuxuryLink.com
LuxuryLink.com, the world's premier online luxury travel resource, announces the addition of Florence, Italy’s most contemporary and chic hotel, Gallery Hotel Art, to their prestigious collection of hotels, spas, vacation packages and cruises throughout the world. A modern marvel dedicated to... - July 16, 2008 - Luxury Link LLC.
10 Best Things to do in Hawaii - Survey from Best Places Hawaii
Best Places Hawaii ranks the "10 Best Things to Do in Hawaii," from visiting the active Kilauea Volcano to snorkeling off Molokini. - July 16, 2008 - Best Places Hawaii
Hop on the Rail with Evaluate It
Evaluate It by SQM has expanded its new travel program to include discount travel by train anywhere across Canada. Traveling by train has never been more comfortable and with Evaluate It, travelers can rest easy knowing they won’t have to break the bank to get where they need to go. - July 16, 2008 - Evaluate It by SQM
LRA Worldwide to Conduct Brand Assurance Program for aloft Hotels
aloft Hotels, the new lifestyle brand offering from Starwood Hotels & Resorts, has selected LRA Worldwide, Inc. to design and deploy its brand assurance evaluation program. This selection represents an extension of the partnership between LRA and Starwood; LRA currently conducts the global... - July 16, 2008 - LRA Worldwide, Inc.
Boston Tourists get Brilliant Videos from TravelGuide.TV
Boston joins the TravelGuide.TV collection of major world tourist destinations with brilliant videos designed with the City visitor in mind. All the typical tourist topics are covered in video – Attractions, Tours, Hotels, etc plus informative text. “Boston Video TravelGuide”, according to Stephen O’Shaughnessy, “is a natural for us” given the ties between Boston and Ireland. The site also has a Forum, Directory and the Boston Videos can be downloaded and embedded free on any site. - July 16, 2008 - TravelGuide.TV
Riviera Nayarit Hits the Top with AAA Five- and Four-Diamond Awards
2008 AAA Travel Guide Puts Mexico’s Newest Vacation Destination among the Leaders for Resorts and Dining. Two Resorts received the prestigious Five-Diamond award while three hotels were given the Four-Diamond recognition. - July 16, 2008 - Riviera Nayarit
Embassy Suites by Hilton Mexico City-Reforma Earns AAA Four Diamond Award (R)
Embassy Suites by Hilton Mexico City-Reforma has been awarded the prestigious AAA Four Diamond rating for the year 2009. - July 16, 2008 - Embassy Suites Hotel by Hilton Mexico City - Reforma
3 Ounce Store Provides Top Brand Fragrances for the Air Traveler
Air Travelers have options. Launch of 3 Ounce Store (http://www.3ouncestore.com) gives air travelers a single source website to browse and purchase fragrance products from over 300 top brand designers. All volumes are 3 Ounces (88ml) or less. - July 15, 2008 - 3 Ounce Store
Timeshare & Fractional Owners Rush To New Consumer Magazine
The first edition of the new independent consumer publication for the shared ownership industry was released this week and timeshare and fractional owners rushed in their thousands to see what it was like at http://www.ownersperspective.com - July 14, 2008 - Perspective International Ltd
Travel Greener in Chicago - RezHub.com's Green Travel Hub Announces a Top 5 List of Chicago's Greenest Hotels
Chicago is on a mission to become the greenest city in the United States and even the hotels in are taking part in the green up. RezHub.com's Green Travel Hub has put together a Top 5 list of the Greenest Hotels in The Windy City. - July 13, 2008 - RezHub.com
AIREEC 2008 Seeks to Stimulate U.S. Real Estate Industry, Economy
The American International Real Expo and Conference (AIREEC) September 5-7 2008 to be held at the Los Angeles Convention Center aims to bring together over 10,000 attendees from over 30 countries in its commitment to help improve the American real estate industry, and in effect, the economy. This... - July 12, 2008 - Expo and Convention Promotions, Inc.
How to Survive the Chinese Language Jungle During the Olympics
bab.la, the wiki-style language portal, has launched a dedicated free language page for the 2008 Olympics in China. The page helps to navigate the Chinese language and culture jungle by offering thousands of sports translations, many quizzes on the Chinese language and culture as well as a help... - July 12, 2008 - bab.la GmbH
Very Light Jet Service Now Available to the Bahamas
North American Jet Charter Group Announces Florida - Bahamas VLJ flights - July 11, 2008 - North American Jet Charter Group, LLC
Mendocino Hotel Hosts Stephen Prutsman Pianist for Opening of Mendocino Music Festival
Mendocino Hotel Hosts The Opening Night of The Mendocino Music Festival . A prix fix dinner at $30 is available from 5.30-8 pm with a Reception for Stephen Prutsman Pianist July 12, 2008 9:30pm - 11:30pm. Pastries are prepared and presented by the Ritz Carlton San Francisco and Organic Sparkling Wine are offered by Jeriko Vineyards. - July 11, 2008 - Mendocino Hotel and Garden Suites
Travel.co.uk Launches Innovative Comparison Shopping Site
Travel.co.uk officially launches in the UK today, to improve the user experience for holidays comparison shopping. - July 11, 2008 - Travel.co.uk
Costa Rica Bedfinder Launches a Consolidated Online Marketplace for Holiday Accommodation in Costa Rica Countrywide
Costa Rica Bedfinder launches www.BedfinderCR.com for Operators of Private Vacation Rentals, Small Hotels and Bed & Breakfasts. - July 11, 2008 - Costa Rica Bedfinder
Circa 1886 Seeks "Flavor" of Charleston with Ice Cream Contest
If Charleston were an ice cream flavor, what would it be? Charlestonians will get their chance to weigh in as part of a new contest sponsored by Charleston restaurant Circa 1886, the AAA Four-Diamond, Mobil Four Star restaurant located on the grounds of the Wentworth Mansion®. Starting today,... - July 10, 2008 - Circa 1886
Charleston Hotel Caters to Empty Nesters in Time for Fall Semester
If your baby birds are preparing to fly the coop to head off to college this fall, the AAA Five Diamond Wentworth Mansion® hotel has just the cure to help lift your spirits and celebrate your newfound freedom. The Empty Nesters package, offered Sept. 2 through Nov. 25, 2008, offers parents an... - July 10, 2008 - Circa 1886
Directline-holidays.co.uk Adds Video Content to Search Results
Top 20 Travel Agent*, directline-holidays.co.uk has added video content to its website in the form of hotel guides. Visitors to www.directline-holidays.co.uk will be able to view videos of its 1,000 most popular hotels after completing a holiday search. Another 1,000 are being filmed in summer 2008. - July 10, 2008 - Directline Holidays
Marino to Exhibit Works at the Ivanhoe Art Mosaic in Paterson, NJ
Acclaimed artist Natalie Marino will be present at a showing of her city-themed paintings at the Ivanhoe Art Mosaic on Friday, Aug 1. Doors open for viewing at 3:30 PM with a formal reception to follow at 5:50 PM. The show will run till August 28th. The Ivanhoe Museum is located at 1 Spruce Street,... - July 09, 2008 - Natalie Marino
Red Wine Drinkers Can Now ‘Wipe That Wine Off Their Smile’
Wine Wipes are an innovative new product created especially for red wine drinkers who fall victim to stain left on their teeth and smile from drinking red wine. - July 09, 2008 - Borracha, LLC
Head Off to the 2008 Summer Olympics with Evaluate It
Evaluate It by SQM has expanded its travel program to include flights to Shanghai, just in time for the 2008 Summer Olympics. The program gives travelers and sports enthusiasts an opportunity to head to the Olympic Games at a fraction of the cost. - July 09, 2008 - Evaluate It by SQM
Port Canaveral Website Launched for the Tampa Bay Region
Walter Kozak of Gunny's Intrastate Travel & Tours proudly announces the launching of a new website dedicated to providing Port Canaveral cruise ship information for the Tampa Bay Region. - July 09, 2008 - traveltocanaveral.com
Creative Expressions of Tampa Bay, Inc. Receives WBENC Certification
Creative Expressions of Tampa Bay, Inc. a business specializing in, high end corporate and executive gifts, received national certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the Women's Business Development Center, a regional certifying partner of the Women’s Business Enterprise... - July 08, 2008 - Creative Expressions of Tampa Bay, Inc
Vacation Rentals Innovate to Provide Real Relief and Value to Guests
Vacation Rental Companies along the Gulf Coast have taken guest incentive programs to the next level, providing vacationers with complimentary golf rounds, deep sea fishing excursions, dolphin cruises, passes to amusement and water parks and more to offset skyrocketing gas prices this summer. - July 08, 2008 - Amenity Services Inc.
Five Strings and Great Stories – Josh Kelley Dazzles Private Event in Chicago
Josh Kelley, the indie-rock sensation who brought us favorites such as “Amazing,” “Only You,” and “Almost Honest,” performed a private acoustic show for guests of Hotel Indigo® Chicago-Downtown, one of fifteen of the new branded boutique hotels. Josh’s... - July 08, 2008 - VerveLife
New Global Website - Holiday / Vacation Villa Auctions
www.holidayvillaauctions.com is a new and innovative way of seeking a last minute booking for a holiday home. Bid on a vacation home that has available weeks or place your own property for auction. - July 08, 2008 - Holiday Villa Auctions
RNCOS Releases a New Report- Indian Tourism Industry Analysis
RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled, "Indian Tourism Industry Analysis" to its report gallery. According to the report, India represents one of the most potential tourism markets in the world and thereby it provides an insight into the Indian tourism market. - July 07, 2008 - RNCOS
Chicago Comics Perform Comedy for Lake Delton Wisconsin Fund Raiser
On July 19, 2008 three Chicago comics will perform at a fund raiser with all proceeds going to the Lake Delton Fund. Lake Delton Wi, was devastated during recent storms as a levee broke away and the entire lake literally emptied. Ricky March, Brad Fowler and Stacy Crawley will bring laughter to the Dells Comedy Club with the hopes of raising money to help the area businesses that depend on the summer lake activity for their livelihood. - July 06, 2008 - Laugh All Nite, Inc.
Naked Ice Cream in Palm Springs - A Fun, Cool Way to Celebrate Nude Recreation Week
Every year more and more people are celebrating America's freedoms by choosing to do it the most fun way possible by vacationing at nudist resorts or nude beaches. Nude Recreation Week reminds people that you don't have to settle for the same old boring chain hotel vacations each year. Pack light and say goodbye to funny tanlines forever. - July 06, 2008 - The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa
RoomFT.com
Homeowners to Profit Despite Credit Crunch. RoomFT (Room for Travellers - http://www.roomft.com ), a website matching tourists and visitors looking for a crash pad for as little as 1 night with homeowners looking to cash in on a spare room, has signed its two thousandth member less than 7 months after launching in November 2007. The first website of its kind, RoomFT now has members in more than 60 countries and has 1,800 rooms on offer. - July 06, 2008 - Roomft.com
Families Travel with the Convenience of One Tiny Suitcase
As airlines tighten their baggage allowance policies, there is a new services to help family travelers cope with the crunch. Just how do you get through the airport with a baby, a car seat, a stroller, a play pen and a diaper bag brimming with a week’s worth of baby supplies? You... - July 05, 2008 - One Tiny Suitcase Baby Equipment Rentals
Laser Maze Challenge at Lonestar Yogi
Lonestar Yogi in Waller, Texas has the first Laser Maze Challenge in the state. Created by Funovation, the Laser Maze is a new and different way to challenge yourself and the kids while camping and relaxing. - July 05, 2008 - Lonestar Yogi
MEXLend Closes First Puerto Vallarta Scotiabank Dollar Loan
Leading Mexico Mortgage Broker Partners with Scotiabank to Offer More Options to Foreign Investors. - July 04, 2008 - MEXLend
12,000 Miles in a Golf Kart - Just to Find Art?
This summer, two friends from Denver will travel the country in a golf kart (yes, a golf kart) to discover, inspire, and expose everyday art in the fabric of America. The 100-day journey began in Rialto, California on May 20. Jeremy Make and Andy Raney picked up their 1997 Club Car golf kart -... - July 04, 2008 - Kart Across America
Epoque Hotels First International Conference Held in Barcelona
Over fifty hoteliers from international destinations gathered to discuss and analyze industry trends. - July 04, 2008 - Epoque Hotels
Wake Field University Student Spends a Month Teaching Children in Uganda
Nicole Russo, an English major at the Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC, spent four weeks this summer volunteering in a local primary school in the Mutundwe neighborhood of Kampala, Uganda as part of the Volunteer Abroad program operated by A Broader View Volunteers. - July 03, 2008 - A Broader View Volunteer Corp
Orlando Vacation Home Summer Blowout Sale
Advantage Vacation Homes in Kissimmee, FL offers consumers a great alternative to vacationing by Disney with the surging price of gasoline. - July 03, 2008 - Advantage Vacation Homes
Where Can You Stretch the Pound Furthest This Summer? Holiday Experts Holidays-Direct.co.uk Give Advice on Where to Go Without Breaking the Bank
Online travel experts, Holidays-direct.co.uk, are offering advice for holidaymakers on where to go to get the most for their money this summer. Fantastic savings on a range of hot spot destinations can be found on www.holidays-direct.co.uk. - July 03, 2008 - Midlands Co-operative Society
Looking for a Fun Summer Vacation? Dare to Go Bare in Palm Springs with the Terra Cotta Inn's Sizzling Summer No Tan Lines Special Offer.
Tired of the same old boring chain hotel vacations? Looking for a new, fun, exotic vacation experience? Now is the time to try a clothing optional vacation. Topless and nude sunbathing is the fastest growing trend in the travel industry. And Palm Springs, CA is the sunniest city in the US and the perfect summertime travel destination for your first nude vacation. - July 02, 2008 - The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa