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“How to Conquer Belgrade”, a New Travel Guide to Belgrade, the Capital of Serbia, Now Available for Sale in the UK

“How to Conquer Belgrade”, a New Travel Guide to Belgrade published by Perollo Company, Now Available for Sale in the UK - June 16, 2007 - Perollo

Pint-Sized Professionals: Kids Turn Work into Play at Historic Hotels of America®

This summer, turn your family vacation into an experience that your kids will treasure for a lifetime. Select members of Historic Hotels of America allow kids to be a part of the action, from greeting guests as an honorary doorman and parading as a Duckmaster to creating culinary delights for the whole family and working as a resort naturalist. - June 15, 2007 - Historic Hotels of America

Steppes Travel Announces Availability of Two New Luxury Villas in Tuscany

Steppes Travel (http://www.steppestravel.co.uk) announces the availability of two new luxury private villas in Tuscany, http://www.steppestravel.co.uk/tuscany-page2362.aspx. The two new villas, I Ciabattini and Il Cerro, are both situated near Borgo San Lorenzo to the northeast of Florence. I... - June 15, 2007 - Steppes Travel

Cruise Agents Gain Knowledge from Major Cruise Industry Executives

Eileen and Joel Tener travel to Cruise Planners’ Convention in Orlando, Florida - June 15, 2007 - Cruise And Vacation Paradise (a Cruise Planners/American Express franchise), Eileen Tener

Steppes Travel Announces Availability of New Luxury Villas in Brazil

Steppes Travel (http://www.steppestravel.co.uk) announces availability of new luxury private villas in Brazil. http://www.steppestravel.co.uk/brazil-page2407.aspx. Steppes Travel has three villas available to rent: Cotton Island, Ponta do Tangua and Starfish Island. Cotton... - June 14, 2007 - Steppes Travel

Steppes Travel Announces New Escorted Tour - The Chinese Silk Road

Steppes Travel (http://www.steppestravel.co.uk) has announced a new Escorted Tour to the Chinese Silk Road. (http://www.steppestravel.co.uk/the-chinese-silk-road-with-peter-mackinnon-page1077.aspx) The new tour is designed to take in the rural and majestic mountainous countryside of Kyrghyzstan... - June 14, 2007 - Steppes Travel

The Top Seven Myths About Vacationing at Nudist Resorts

Vacationing at nudist resorts is the fastest growing segment of the travel industry. It is a booming niche market with over $400 million in annual revenues. A recent Roper poll showed 25% of American adults have gone skinny dipping. Maybe it is time you should too. Make your next vacation a fun one, go as bare as you dare. - June 13, 2007 - The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa

GSA Releases HERE 2 THERE Dynamic Wayfinding and Directory Solutions

GSA, the world wide distributor of Internet Kiosks, launches HERE2THERE wayfinding and directory kiosks, targeting industries like Hospitals, Airports, Large Commercial Buildings, Casinos, Golf Courses, etc. HERE2THERE shows the visitors where they currently are and prompts them for the destination they are seeking, generating directions on the fly. - June 13, 2007 - Global Software Applications

Cruise Holidays of Vancouver Moves to Kerrisdale Store-Front Location

After six years situated in the heart of Kitsilano, Cruise Holidays of Vancouver expands to larger, store-front location in Kerrisdale. - June 13, 2007 - Cruise Holidays of Vancouver

Steppes Travel Announces New Escorted Tours

The new Escorted Tours destinations include a ‘Beauty Contest in the Desert’, ‘Pyramids, Temples and People’ in Sudan, ‘Music Festival in Timbuktu’, ‘Arabia Felix’ visiting one of the most authentic and welcoming of Arabian stats, Yemen. - June 13, 2007 - Steppes Travel

Eco Fund Launched to Protect the Great White Shark-GuadalupeFund.Org

Unique and timely non profit eco fund launched by unlikely coalition of shark reserachers, eco tour operators and vessel owner/operators. Fund leverages scuba interests to provide hard dollars for research and ongoing white shark protections/education at famed white shark dive site Isla Guadalupe, Mexico. - June 11, 2007 - Shark Diver

Mexico Expands Its Commitment to Sustainable Tourism

Linking Livelihoods and Sustainable Tourism to Promote Conservation and Expand Rural Incomes - June 11, 2007 - Mexico Tourism Board

A Father's Day Story About a Father and Son's Road Trip Adventure

The last great road trip father and son team talks with NPR affiliate KFSK out of Petersburg Alaska. The team talks about the idea behind the road trip adventure to the Arctic Circle and their message of celebrating diversity. The team explains why this adventure is about their time together on... - June 11, 2007 - Last Great Road Trip

Chichen Itza Debuts on Second Life

Virtual tourists are encouraged to cast their vote for the archaeological site. - June 11, 2007 - Mexico Tourism Board

Global Resorts Network Announces New Discounts on Luxury Vacation Accommodations

Global Resorts Network (GRN), a leading provider of vacation club memberships, today announced new additions to the ultra low priced inventory in Spain. - June 11, 2007 - Phil McCollum

Continuing Education Programs for Physicians, Nurses, Dentists and Attorneys Combined with Family Vacations

Cruise Planners has purchased International Conferences allowing them to book physicians, nurses, dentists and attorneys on 21 exciting cruise itineraries worldwide, where medical and legal professionals can earn between 18 and 24 continuing education credits (CME category 1, AMA/PRA, CLE, and CEU). - June 10, 2007 - Cruise And Vacation Paradise (a Cruise Planners/American Express franchise), Eileen Tener

Tourists Seek Authentic Holiday Experiences

Holidays today are no longer simply a 'suntan mission' and are now more about ‘doing rather than seeing’ as the niche holiday segment expands fast. As more of us continue to travel and the world ‘shrinks’, British travellers are becoming more discerning about their... - June 10, 2007 - Directline Holidays

Global Resorts Network Offers Luxury Travel Membership

Global Resorts Network, a leading provider of luxury vacation club memberships, gives members choice of over 5000 worldwide 4 & 5 star resorts at very affordable prices ranging from $298-$699 for the entire week. - June 09, 2007 - Phil McCollum

Steppes Travel (http://www.steppestravel.co.uk) Implements Carbon Offset Program

Steppes Travel (http://www.steppestravel.co.uk) has implemented a Carbon Offset program. Steppes Travel has chosen Carbon Responsible as its partner to offset the carbon emissions created from clients’ holiday air travel. Justin Wateridge, MD of Steppes Travel, commented, “Steppes... - June 08, 2007 - Steppes Travel

Global Resorts Network (GRN): Changing Peoples Lives Everyday

Global Resorts Network(GRN) has joined a 20 year travel industry leader to bring the world an alternative to timeshare accommodations and provide a one of a kind home business opportunity. - June 08, 2007 - D & W Travel

C'mon Inn Announces New Bozeman MT Location at Exit 305

C'mon Inn has opened a new hotel located in Bozeman, MT just off the interstate at exit 305. - June 07, 2007 - C'mon Inn

Kitchen Kettle Village Adds More Jammin’ to Annual Berry Jam Festival

Kitchen Kettle Villages' 12th Annual Berry Jam Festival June 15 & 16, 2007 - June 07, 2007 - Kitchen Kettle Village

Different Travel Calls for an Ethical "Code of Practice" for UK Volunteering Companies

With Volunteers Week encouraging people to take up volunteering, voluntourism company Different Travel has called for ‘Code of Practice’ to regulate the ‘voluntourism sector’, prevent abuse of volunteers, and ensure that the projects bring genuine benefit to the developing world. - June 07, 2007 - Different Travel

Dreamland Tours Inc. Announces Customized Tourism Packages to India

Dreamland Tours Inc. announces a revolutionary system of customized tourism packages to India, designed to cater to the individual needs of travelers. - June 07, 2007 - Dreamland Tours Inc.

Lodge at Woodcliff Changes Name to Woodcliff Hotel and Spa

On the eve of its 20th anniversary, the Lodge at Woodcliff, a favorite destination of leisure and business travelers visiting the Rochester, N.Y. region, has adopted a new name: Woodcliff Hotel and Spa. The property has also launched a new interactive Web site at... - June 07, 2007 - New Castle Hotels & Resorts

ElleJet Makes Private Aircraft Travel More Accessible Than Ever

Times Are Changing and ElleJet is Leading the Charge - June 06, 2007 - ElleJet Aviation Services

Special Offers on Luxury City Breaks in July and August

Cities Direct offers special deals on Luxury City Breaks between July and August all across the UK. - June 06, 2007 - Cities Direct Limited

ElleJet Launches Affordable Private Jet Travel

ElleJet Aviation Services began offering one-way pricing on private jets starting Monday, June 4, 2007. “Due to our usage of empty leg flights we are able to provide incredibly reasonable pricing for private jet travel” – said Jason Wilson Assistant Vice President. ElleJet began... - June 05, 2007 - ElleJet Aviation Services

GreenTracks' Expedition into The Amazon Rainforest Of Madidi National Park

GreenTracks’ expedition to Madidi National Park of Bolivia is the Amazon as it used to be: dense rain-forest, vast savannas, winding rivers, large numbers of birds and mammals, and indigenous people of the tropical rainforest. Madidi has all this and more. - June 04, 2007 - GreenTracks, Inc.

HowToItaly, the World Leader in Providing Customized Consultations for Living and Working in Italy, Now Offers Personal Internships in the Bel Paese

Interns on this intensive program in Italy will not be left floundering for things to do. They will work alongside Mario Berri, an Italian business manager and Emma Bird, a British expat business owner and published author. Intern applicants must be motivated, ambitious college students or young... - June 03, 2007 - HowtoItaly

Mexico’s Premier Backpacking Adventure Travel Company Expands Route and Participates in Mexico City’s Largest ECO Adventure Travel Show and Aims to Win, Again

Starting today, the World Trade Center (WTC), will be inundated with the funkiness associated with the notorious wearing apparel of backpackers from near and far as the 9th Annual Adventure and Eco-tourism Expo, kicks off to include Mexico City’s very own Bamba Experience. Bamba Experience... - June 02, 2007 - Bamba Experience

Single New Yorkers Are in Luck: SinglesCruise.com® Offers Two Fall New York Cruise Departures

SinglesCruise.com® Offers Two Fall New York Cruise Departures - June 02, 2007 - SinglesCruise.com

Kitchen Kettle Village is Turning Red and Purple

Kitchen Kettle Village is hosting a social for Red Hat ladies Saturday, June 9, 2007 at the Village located in Intercourse, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. - June 02, 2007 - Kitchen Kettle Village

Volunteers’ Week 2007 Top Tips for Planning a Volunteer Trip Overseas

Meaningful Travel provider i-to-i reveals its top tips for planning a volunteer trip overseas. - June 02, 2007 - i-to-i

Over Half of Tourist and Business Travellers Book Hotels in the Wrong Location

A Survey of Online Hotel Reviews Identifies that Travelers Have Difficulty Determining the Location of Hotels on Hotel Reservation Websites. - June 02, 2007 - Staycloser

Scooter Vacations to Service Cruise Ship Passengers Departing from Port Canaveral

Driver-friendly, easily collapsible Electronic Convenience Vehicles (ECVs), a perfect fit for cruise ship staterooms - June 01, 2007 - Scooter Vacations

For a Fun, Unique Vacation - Dare to Go Bare this Summer

With the summer vacation season having officially started, it's time to try something new, exciting, fun, and different. One unique vacation choice is to try the fastest growing travel trend around, relaxing at carefree and clothes free nudist resorts. - May 31, 2007 - The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa

Steppes Travel Announces Availability of New Luxury Villa on Koh Samui, Thailand

Steppes Travel (http://www.steppestravel.co.uk) announces the availability of a new luxury villa in Thailand. The villa, Baan Tao Talay, is located on the island of Koh Samui in Thailand. (http://www.steppestravel.co.uk/baan-tao-talay-page2380.aspx). Ariella Arcaini, Director of Luxury Villas at... - May 31, 2007 - Steppes Travel

Luxury Private Villa in Cambodia - Steppes Travel Announces Availability of New Villa

Steppes Travel (http://www.steppestravel.co.uk) announces the availability of a new luxury private villa in Cambodia. The villa, Knai Bang Chatt, is located in Kep on the southern coast of Cambodia (http://www.steppestravel.co.uk/knai-bang-chat-page2304.aspx). Ariella Arcaini, Director of Luxury... - May 31, 2007 - Steppes Travel

Flights.com Re-launches Tiss.com

Flights.com, a global travel website, announced today the re-launch of its original founding website Tiss.com to "beta test" new travel features and site enhancements. - May 30, 2007 - Flights.com

Fantastic Familymoons with HotelClub

HotelClub lists the top five honeymoon hotels for all the family for a familymoon vacation. - May 30, 2007 - HotelClub

World Cooking Tours Website Debuts

WorldCookingTours.com is a new travel website that focuses on cooking tours from around the world. - May 29, 2007 - World Cooking Tours

Fathers Compete for "Top Dad" in Colleyville Road Rally

Grab dad for a great day out with the family a the Colleyville Road Rally. Two or more people, in ordinary cars - on regular roads, within the legal speed limit, make up a Road Rally Team. The Colleyville Road Rally benefits the DFW Humane Society, and the PKD Foundation. - May 29, 2007 - Texas Road Rallies

Gatlinburg Cabins Are Plentiful of Course, But How Does One Know What They Are Paying for Before they Make the Trip to the Smokies?

S.D. Professionals, LLC shouts its top choice for overnight rentals of Gatlinburg Cabins and Gatlinburg Cabin companies to save tourist a little frustration, headache and money this Memorial Day Holiday, May 26, 2007. - May 27, 2007 - Gatlinburg Cabins

North Devon Longboarder Makes Final Preparations for BeatsWalkin European Charity Skate

It is less than six weeks until Sam Benson will begin his 4000km journey across Europe, skating for over 10 weeks through 5 different countries in order to raise money and awareness for three select children’s charities. The journey will see Sam leaving Barnstaple on the 1st of July from... - May 26, 2007 - BeatsWalkinEurope

Mexico Wooing One Billion Chinese Tourists

Pursuing the potential at the China Outbound Travel and Tourism Market - May 25, 2007 - Mexico Tourism Board

Launch of India Medical Tourism Package

New Medical Horizons Inc. & Dreamland Tours Pvt. Ltd. announce the launch of a new and comprehensive medical tourism holiday package for Kerala, India. The package combines the serene beauty of the backwaters and resorts of South India with access to Asia’s best Ayurvedic treatment... - May 25, 2007 - New Medical Horizons Inc.