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Jasper National Park Journal Uses Antique Postcard to Glimpse Into Park's History

Traveler uses antique postcard to tell story of Jasper National Park. - February 20, 2008 - Jasper Journal

ForestWander Nature Photography Featured in Mountain Highlands Traveler Magazine

ForestWander.com West Virginia’s Nature photography website, has been featured in a magazine publication honoring the Monongahela National Forest and the attractions throughout the forest. Beautiful Glady Creek in Babcock State Park West Virginia is the featured Nature Photo which was used in the magazine. - February 19, 2008 - ForestWander.com

Feel Golf Named “Official Wedge Partner” of the International Players Tour

Feel Golf Company and the International Players Tour (IPT) have joined forces for the 2008 Tour Season. The partnership features Feel Golf’s designation as “The Official Wedge Partner" of the IPT, and unique access to Feel’s technology for the IPT membership. - February 19, 2008 - International Players Tour

Medical Tourism Hits Milwaukee

Dr. Peter Badalamenti draws people from across the US for TMJ treatment, Cosmetic Dentistry while they take in the sights of Milwaukee. - February 19, 2008 - Badalamenti Center for Advanced Dentistry

BYOkids ... Your Family Travel Gurus Takes Out National Business Award

Family travel website www.byokids.com.au …your family travel gurus took out the best “new business” in Australia award in a prestigious ceremony at Star City in Sydney. BYOkids founder Leah Squire joined Andrew Daddo the awards Master of Ceremonies on stage to accept the award. - February 18, 2008 - BYOkids

Hot New Club in an Old Ritz Charm

New Life May Give The Ritz Historic Inn the Transfusion It Really Needs - February 18, 2008 - Historic Ritz Massage

TravelStoreMaker.com Enhances Its Affiliate Program with New Website

TravelAffiliateProgram.net will help users earn money through their own websites - February 17, 2008 - TravelStoreMaker.com

Canadian Immigration - KAM International Celebrates 10 Years of Service

Canada is a destination for over 250,000 new immigrants every year. The website kaminternational.com is celebrating its 10th year of offering online support to worldwide clients in Canadian Immigration. - February 17, 2008 - KAM International

Superman Saves the Date

The dates for the 30th Annual Superman Celebration held in Metropolis, Illinois have been selected for 2008. Visitors will flock to the official "Home of Superman" June 12th - 15th to celebrate all things Superman. - February 16, 2008 - Metropolis Area Tourism Commission

Arizona Business Travel Association Presents Charity Golf Tournament - Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Arizona Business Travel Association presents the “Drive for Charity” Golf Tournament - Wednesday, April 16, 2008. The tournament will be held at Arizona Grand Resort (Formerly Pointe South Mountain) on 8000 South Arizona Grand Pwky at 12:30pm. - February 16, 2008 - Arizona Business Travel Association

MySherpa Travel Guides: The Wood from the Trees - in Your Pocket

A new alternative to lugging a brick when you travel. New publisher launches with pocket guide to Saigon. - February 15, 2008 - MySherpa Travel Pty Ltd

Great Cabins In The Smokies Announces Additional Economic Stimulus Package

The President of Great Cabins In The Smokies, Marty Huddleston, today announced that, in support of the Economic Rescue Package signed yesterday by President Bush, Great Cabins In The Smokies has adopted their own economic stimulus package to help all American families. - February 15, 2008 - Great Cabins in the Smokies, LLC

Free Wi-Fi High-Speed Internet Access at Rosedale on the Park

Rosedale on the Park is pleased to provide free Wi-Fi high-speed broadband service. The Wi-Fi technology offers guests a stable and reliable access to Internet without wire limitation. The Wi-Fi hotspots can be found at the Hotel Lobby, the Executive Floors and the two Restaurants. Guests can enjoy the service at these designated areas free of charge. - February 15, 2008 - Rosedale Hotel Group

Nitenite Scoops Innovation Award

The micro-boutique hotel concept nitenite has been recognised for “excellence in innovation” by an independent judging panel at the Hotel Excellence Awards hosted by Hotel Reservation Service. - February 15, 2008 - nitenite cityhotels

YowTRIP Launches YowGROUPS

YowTRIP.com was created to connect solo world travelers who have similar travel plans. Recently, YowTRIP founder Felipe Coimbra announced the expansion of his service to recognize a different kind of user, one who may not want to embark alone but would like to meet new people to go on a trip with. YowGROUPS lets YowTRIP members create a group or search for existing groups that are going to their desired destination, or are simply going on the same type of trip. - February 15, 2008 - YowTRIP

Steppes Travel Announces Late Deals on Cruise Holidays to the Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica

Steppes Travel (http://www.steppestravel.co.uk) has announced discounted late deals on cruise holidays to the Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica: (http://www.steppestravel.co.uk/falklands-south-georgia-and-antarctica-page2709.aspxx). Justin Wateridge, MD of Steppes Travel, commented:... - February 13, 2008 - Steppes Travel

“Make Me A Supermodel” House Added to Rich & Famous Celebrity Bus Sightseeing Tour of New York

Rich & Famous Tours has added the location of the New York City townhouse used on the current Bravo reality show Make Me A Supermodel and placed it on the “insider’s” tour of the Big Apple. The highly rated reality show is hosted by Nikki Taylor and Tyson Beckford. - February 12, 2008 - Rich and Famous Tours

Avis Invests to Strengthen Its Position in Southern Africa Car Hire Market

Avis South Africa has grown its share of the car hire market over the past 6 months and expects to retain this share and continue to grow at the mid teens through 2008. - February 11, 2008 - Avis Southern Africa

Living Waters Spa Honored with "National" Award from TripAdvisor.com - 3rd Year in a Row

Living Waters Spa a "Hidden Gem" for the 3rd Year in a Row. - February 11, 2008 - Living Waters Spa

Tanzanian Safaris – "Your Way"

Westside Safari Offers Privacy and Flexibility at an Affordable Price - February 10, 2008 - Safely Ever After, Inc.

Another Charge from the Airlines

It is just a matter of time before all airlines will charge for additional baggage transported on every flight. - February 10, 2008 - The Luggage Club

African Safari Airways Resume Flights to Kenya

African Safari Airways, part of the African Safari Club group, has introduced a new flight schedule between London Gatwick and Mombasa aboard their 233 passenger Airbus A310-308. The flights are scheduled to depart on Saturdays from 09 February 2008 to 26 April 2008. - February 09, 2008 - African Safari Club

Celebrate Black History Month at the Independence Visitor Center

Hosting and supporting an array of events, the Independence Visitor Center will be providing information on various opportunities to celebrate Black History Month all throughout the month of February. - February 09, 2008 - Independence Visitor Center

Smooth Launch New Website for a Magical Caribbean Villa

Smooth launched a new website for a very special holiday villa, the Channel House, in an attempt to unveil one of the best kept secrets in the Caribbean. - February 09, 2008 - Smooth Branding

SinglesCruise.com® Celebrates Love Matches Made at Sea

The singles cruise agency connects single travelers from all over the world. - February 09, 2008 - SinglesCruise.com

Forbidden Broadway: Special Victims Unit - Broadway as You've Never Seen It Before at The Ridgefield Playhouse

Come see the Broadway shows you love like you’ve never seen them before. The sidesplitting savagery known as “Forbidden Broadway” is on the road again. Now celebrating its 25th year, this year’s version includes the puppets of “Avenue Q,” the witches of “Wicked,” Billy Joel’s “Movin' Out,” and new looks at old favorites. This comedy musical review that affectionately spoofs the shows we all love, will be at The Ridgefield Playhouse at 8 p.m. on Friday, February 22, 2008. - February 08, 2008 - Ridgefield Playhouse

Open Road Tours is Now Offering a Sweetheart Special

Trip to Sedona with spa treatments, champagne and decadent chocolates. - February 08, 2008 - Open Road Tours, Inc.

M.S. Royal Star Sails Into the Red Sea

For the first time in her history, the M.S. Royal Star, will set sail from her home port of Mombasa bound for the Red Sea as part of the latest addition to African Safari Club’s range of cruises and holidays. - February 08, 2008 - African Safari Club

Smooth New Website for Tickets Anywhere

Tickets Anywhere, a luxury travel agency based in Thame, launches an inspirational new website. - February 08, 2008 - Smooth Branding

Dig This™ Begins 2008 by Moving Mountains of Snow

Steamboat’s plentiful powder provides perfect opportunity for “big time” snow fun - February 08, 2008 - Dig This

Dare to do be Different - 10 Spicy Romantic Valentine's Day Ideas

Struggling to find the perfect gift or getaway for your loved one? Make this Valentine's Day unique, spicy and fun with the Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa's ten romantic suggestions. - February 07, 2008 - The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa

ResAvenue Consolidates Its Presence in Karnataka

Karnataka, India’s 8th largest state is home to India’s IT capital Bangalore and popular tourist destinations like Mysore and Ooty. The state receives a steady stream of both business and leisure traveler every year. ResAvenue, the online hospitality solution is consolidating its... - February 07, 2008 - Avenues India Pvt. Ltd.

Heath Ledger Downtown Death Location Added to Rich & Famous Tour of New York

Heath Ledger's death location, a SoHo loft, has been added to the downtown Rich & Famous Tour of New York. Rich & Famous Tours has various public and private tours that show where celebrities live, shop, dine, party and now die. "We've added several high profile death locations on the tour" says co-founding guide Jim Dykes, who leads many of the Rich & Famous Tours, designed to show celeb spots and movie/TV locations around the Big Apple to curious locals and starstruck visitors. - February 04, 2008 - Rich and Famous Tours

Rich & Famous Upper Westside Tour Reveals Shock-Jock, Italian Designer and English Superstar All Reside in Same Upper Westside Luxury Apartment Building

Rich & Famous Tours reveals that a famous Italian designer who goes by one name starting with the letter A, a member of the "royal family" of English actors, and a disgraced “shock-jock” radio star all live in the same “white-glove” apartment house on Manhattan’s Upper Westside. Jim Dykes, President and Guide of Rich & Famous Tours, says “The Rich & Famous Tour whisks starstruck visitors and curious locals through the most exciting celebrity-filled neighborhoods in the Big Apple. - February 03, 2008 - Rich and Famous Tours

Private Apartments for Rent in Paris: an Ongoing Revolution in the Hospitality Industry

Your Home Sweet Home in Paris, a new actor in the vacation rental business. - February 02, 2008 - Private Homes SARL

New Branson Lakeside Vacation Home Opening May 2008

New vacation home is due to open in May 2008 for year round vacations to Branson, Missouri, just in time for the Summer 2008 season. Exclusive amenities and prime location on Tablerock Lake are what set this property apart from the typical Branson lakeside lodging. - February 01, 2008 - Branson Lake Home Vacation Rentals

Singapore Flyer Offers Low Introductory Price

Singapore Flyer announces a new observation wheel providing a wonderful view of Singapore for an introductory price of S$29.50. Singaporeans can now snap up the experience of a life-time on the Asia's latest world-class iconic attraction - the Singapore Flyer - at a fraction of the price of tickets... - February 01, 2008 - Singapore Flyer Pte Ltd

Singapore Flyer Celebrates Love in the Air on Valentine’s Day 2008

Love is in the air this coming Valentine’s Day 2008, with Singapore Flyer offering lovebirds the unique opportunity to be a part of Singapore’s very first Valentine’s Day celebration in the sky. - February 01, 2008 - Singapore Flyer Pte Ltd

Discovery Initiatives Cruise Location the Galapagos Islands is Used as a Location for a BBC TV Nature Series

The Galapagos Islands are to feature in a new series starting this Monday 4th February at 9pm on BBC One, called Life in Cold Blood. "Sir David Attenborough begins the story on the Galapagos Islands, among massed ranks of marine iguanas. Stunning thermal imagery reveal how these lizards bask... - February 01, 2008 - Discovery Initiatives

RezHub.com Publishes Top 10 List of San Francisco's Greenest Hotels

San Francisco is famous for its Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars, and for being pretty darn green. An innovative new travel website RezHub.com has put together a Top 10 list of the greenest hotels in "The City." - January 31, 2008 - RezHub.com

Steppes Travel Announces New 21 Day Cape to Cairo Safari

Steppes Travel (http://www.steppestravel.co.uk) has announced the launch of a new 21 day Cape to Cairo Safari (http://www.steppestravel.co.uk/cape-to-cairo-page2702.aspx). With a cross-flight of over 10,000km from Cape Town to Cairo, this unique safari starts at Table Mountain and the Cape of Good... - January 31, 2008 - Steppes Travel

Voluntourism ‘One of the Best Ways to Ensure Tourism Helps Reduce Poverty’ Claims Different Travel

The Different Travel Company – a UK based volunteer travel company - have today claimed that properly managed volunteer travel is one of the best ways to ensure tourism assists poverty reduction. Pointing to a number of the projects to which Different Travel take their volunteer tourists,... - January 30, 2008 - Different Travel

BHRC.co.uk Launches New Tool to Find Available Hotels Near London Events

Ever wondered if you could find hotels with room availability near London events in 2 clicks? Now you can. BHRC Online has soft-launched this great tool on the Events page of their site (www.bhrc.co.uk) where you can select your event, enter the dates and a single click would show you only the hotels with room availability near the event. So, no more browsing online endlessly to find a hotel near your favorite event. - January 28, 2008 - British Hotel Reservation Centre

Upscale and Luxury Lodging Transactions Continued at a Swift Pace in 2007

The number of upscale and luxury lodging transactions in 2007 remained high despite rising caution on the part of investors. Over $18 billion in assets sales occurred in 2007, compared to $21 billion in the 2006. - January 28, 2008 - Hospitium

Discovery Initiatives Announces New Trip – A Desert Elephant Study Safari

Discovery Initiatives (http://www.discoveryinitiatives.co.uk) has announced the launch of a new trip called A Desert Elephant Study Safari. This new tour, to the Northwest of Namibia, is an off the beaten track wildlife safari, which enables participants to get a real feel for desert elephants... - January 26, 2008 - Discovery Initiatives

Discovery Initiatives Announces New Trip to View California Gray Whales in Mexico

Discovery Initiatives (http://www.discoveryinitiatives.co.uk) has announced the launch of a new trip to view California Gray Whales off the Mexican coast. This new tour (http://www.discoveryinitiatives.co.uk/discover/trip/Mexico/Mexico_Whale_and_ camping_expedition_in_Laguna_San_Ignacio) visits... - January 26, 2008 - Discovery Initiatives

Discovery Initiatives Announces New Trip – The Sardine Run Marine Safari in South Africa

Discovery Initiatives (http://www.discoveryinitiatives.co.uk) has announced the launch of a new trip called The Sardine Run Marine Safari in South Africa. Described as one of the greatest marine spectacles on earth, the sardine run takes place every year between May and July, encompassing shoals... - January 26, 2008 - Discovery Initiatives