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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
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
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
Chichen Itza Debuts on Second Life
Virtual tourists are encouraged to cast their vote for the archaeological site. - June 11, 2007 - Mexico Tourism Board
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
A New Way to Book Travel
TravelLogix is an online reservation system that allows anyone to easily book a room on a trip, a ticket for an event, or a cabin on a cruise - May 24, 2007 - Weblogix
CallTower Hospitality Services Develops ROI Tool That Aids Analysis of Hotel Communications and Hotel Systems
CallTower, the Leading Provider of Hosted and Managed Cisco-Based Unified Communications, Shows the Financial Benefits of Advanced Communications for Upscale Hotels and Hotel Groups - May 23, 2007 - CallTower
Cancun International Airport to Open New Terminal Next Month
These and other developments announced by Mexico Tourism Board CEO, Francisco Lopez Mena at Cancun Media Marketplace - May 23, 2007 - Mexico Tourism Board
BoomerTowne.com Hosts Second Online Scavenger Hunt
Grand prize winner will receive a seven-day cruise for two to Alaska. - May 23, 2007 - Boomertowne.com
Celebrating Diversity for 14 days and 5000 Miles
The Last Great Road Trip father-and-son team is driving to the Arctic Circle in celebration of diversity in our communities and to encourage a hate-free society across the northwest. - May 22, 2007 - Metagyre, Inc
Vote for Your Favorite Hotel and Win a Great Holiday
Following its unprecedented success in 2006, leading online accommodation provider, HotelClub is calling for entries to find Oceania’s Best Hotels and Resorts. Vote for your Favourite Hotel in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands to Win. - May 21, 2007 - HotelClub
BBB Warns Vacationers: Travel-Related Fraud is on the Rise
With Memorial Day approaching and summer not far behind, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) is advising consumers on how to spot and avoid the threat of vacation and travel-related fraud. Vacation scams cost consumers over $10 billion each year. Out of the 3,900 industries the BBB monitors, the... - May 19, 2007 - Better Business Bureau of Eastern North Carolina
Toronto Airport Limo Introducing New SUV Stretch Limousine for Niagara Falls, Mississauga, Oakville and Ontario
Toronto Limousine cater limo service throught out the Toronto area. Toronto limousine has added new SUV Stretch Limousine to their fleet. It can hold up to 16 passengers. - May 18, 2007 - Toronto Airport Limos