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Mexico Tourism Board to Open Office in Washington, D.C.
As part of a more aggressive international promotional strategy in North America, the Mexico Tourism Board (MTB) will open a marketing office in Washington, D.C. in May, bringing the total number of offices in the region to nine. - March 31, 2007 - Mexico Tourism Board
Prepare For Holy Week in Mexico
Weeks of planning go into the elaborate celebrations of Semana Santa and Pascua - March 31, 2007 - Mexico Tourism Board
Roadtrips' Multi-City Baseball Tours Back for Another Great Season
Book any Multi-City Baseball Tour before April 16 and receive a $100 discount on any itinerary, including the popular Baseball Hall of Fame Tours - March 31, 2007 - Roadtrips Inc
The Tourist Service Provider Accesscrimea Now is Now Offering Amazing Value Real Estate in the Beautiful Crimea, Southern Ukraine
The price of real estate in the Ukraine has gone up by an average of 54% in the last 2 years. Crimea is a peninsula in the south of Ukraine, and is the number one tourist destination in Ukraine and Russia. The price of most of the real estate in Crimea is still very low, and foreigners are only just starting to take advantages of the fantastic investment opportunities that Crimea offers. - March 30, 2007 - accesscrimea
Super Sized Giant Squid Adventures - Sea of Cortez
Giant Squid diving adventures in the Sea of Cortez celebrates its second season. New 5 Star Resort added to the operation. - March 29, 2007 - Shark Diver
New Nightlife Destination Minx Brings a Taste of Las Vegas to the Valley of the Sun
Minx Nightclub brings a new level of seduction to the Valley, in the heart of Scottsdale, Arizona. Minx features live entertainment and dancing in a unique and sexy ultra lounge atmosphere. Minx also is turning into the new celebrity hot spot. Arizona’s favorite Canadian and... - March 29, 2007 - College Affair Magazine
SinglesCruise.com® Responds to Increasing Demand for Luxury Travel
The company will offer new events and activities for their single guests onboard the luxury sailing. - March 23, 2007 - SinglesCruise.com
Bella Boot Camp – The Ultimate Girlfriend Getaway
Bella Vita Retreat raises the bar for the girlfriend getaway. Bella Boot Camp, the retreat’s intense, body toning signature program, provides more than just a fun getaway for guests. - March 21, 2007 - Vita Vie Retreat
TravelGoIndia.com Announces a Discount Season for the Easter Month Getaways
TravelGoIndia.com launches a range of premium hotel deals to offer this Good Friday weekend. These special packages and discount prices have been customized, exclusively for travelers making online reservation through TravelGoIndia.com – the India travel portal and complete information guide. - March 21, 2007 - TravelGoIndia
World Champs Help Coach Ticket to Ride
Former World Champions coach on Ticket to Rides surfing adventure in South Africa. - March 21, 2007 - Ticket to Ride
Experience the 2008 Summer Games with Travel Packages from Roadtrips
Gold medal tickets, Five Star Accommodations, and fully customizable packages available for the Beijing Olympics from Roadtrips, the Ultimate in Sports Travel - March 21, 2007 - Roadtrips Inc
Contiki Uses Online Photo Comp to Find New Faces for 2008 Campaign
Contiki, the industry leader in travel for 18-35’s is launching an online competition to search for the “Faces of Contiki”. Beginning in early April, the competition will run in conjunction with TNT magazine targeting 18-35’s travellers from both the UK and abroad. Entrants... - March 20, 2007 - Sonique Ltd.
“Everything St. Maarten” Website to Give Away Nine Weeks of St. Maarten Vacations, Other Prizes in “Thanks Two Million”
How a St. Maarten travel website is giving away nine weeks of St. Maarten vacations to its website visitors in celebration of the site reaching its two millionth visitor this year. - March 17, 2007 - JMB Communications
Visitlandmarks.com – They’ve Done the Research, Travelers Just Have to Visit Landmarks
Mid-Atlantic Travel Information Site Launches - March 17, 2007 - Landmark Marketing
Early Booking Incentive on Exotic Journeys' trips
Saving hundreds of dollars on trips to India, Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Korea, Tiger Tops and Palace on Wheels - March 16, 2007 - Exotic Journeys
Portland Neighborhood Shopping Maps Go Digital
David Bentley, C.E.O., and Michael Sant, President, of MapClicks are proud to announce the launching of the new website MapClicks.com. This new website features interactive maps, directions, photo slide shows, videos, articles, podcasts, calendars, and virtual tours of businesses, and their neighborhoods. - March 16, 2007 - MapClicks
Hotel Bookings in Spain Peak as Carnival Season Approaches
According to Eurobookings.com, the 2007 carnival season in Spain is shaping up to be another year of fun for thrill seeking tourists. Through an in-depth analysis of web statistics, the company says they have a unique method of gauging the pulse of the world traveling community. - March 15, 2007 - EuroBookings.com
Madagascar, Here We Come - i-to-i Launches New Destination and Six New Adventures
Leading meaningful travel provider launches six new travel experiences in Madagascar. - March 15, 2007 - i-to-i
Nudist Travel Guide Looks Inside 2007 Car Shows
What happens when car shows and the emerging practice of social nudism are mixed together? The result is car shows at clothing-optional and nudist resorts. - March 14, 2007 - Nudist Travel Guide
Costa Rica Targets Spring Breakers
Costa Rica aims for Top 10 Spring Break destinations. - March 14, 2007 - Spring Break Costa Rica
Napa River Inn Clever Vacation Shopping Package Returns in 2007- Historic Napa Hotel Combines History, Arts, Tours and Shopping
Napa River Inn (www.NapaRiverInn.com), a luxury hotel and member of Historic Hotels of America offers a History, Arts, Tours & Shopping Package (HATS), now through Summer 2007. The popular HATS package draws visitors to enjoy the total Napa and Napa Valley experience through a packaged... - March 14, 2007 - Napa River Inn
Hall of Fame Baseball Tour Hits New York, Boston, Philadelphia and Cooperstown
One of Roadtrips' most popular packages, the Baseball Hall of Fame Tour gives fans the opportunity to visit four major league parks, including Yankee Stadium and Fenway Park, plus the Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, NY. - March 14, 2007 - Roadtrips Inc
Responsible Travel and Ethno Tourism in Senegal: H.E.L.P. Travel Projects and Adventures
H.E.L.P. Travel has just launched a unique and self-enhancing approach to the ever growing tourism industry. By introducing an exclusive selection of tours and excursions in the Casamance region of Senegal, West Africa, the H.E.L.P. Travel Missions aim to create deep human relationships among visitors and local populations. - March 14, 2007 - H.E.L.P. Travel Association
Adventure Vacation Travel Company, Detour, Now Accepts Online Reservations
Detour, The Adventure Travel Marketplace, is an online adventure vacation travel company that sells trips operated by the top local adventure vacation travel companies in South and Central America, and Eastern Africa. Detour has recently added the capability to accept online reservations for... - March 13, 2007 - Detour, The Adventure Travel Marketplace
EuropeUpClose.com Launches Expert Travel Blog
www.europeupclose.com has launched a new blog covering popular travel destinations in Europe. The blog offers expert destination information, recommendations, money-saving tips, travel news, travel deals, and points out the best resources on the web for planning travel to Europe. - March 12, 2007 - EuropeUpClose.com
BagMyBags.com Announces it is Now Offering the New Boom Bag
BagMyBags.com would like to announce the release of a new product line. This product is excellent for the business profesional or any traveler who would like to take their audio speakers with them. There are tremendous numbers of professionals currently traveling the... - March 11, 2007 - Bag My Bags
LED Electronic Sign Enhances Holiday Inn's Hospitality Image
Act One's LED electronic sign installed three years ago at Holiday Inn in Torrance has been paid off by the hotel's enhanced hospitality image and better competitive edge over the competition. The 3' high by 10' long solid-state LED sign is energy efficient - running 24-7 with the monthly electrical energy cost at only $10. - March 10, 2007 - Act One
Simplified, One-Stop-Shop, Created for Caribbean Vacation & Travel
caribbeantravel360.com is a site that simplifies Caribbean vacation and travel. What is different here is that this site is constructed with the User in mind; everything is simply laid out, clearly labeled and functional offering an easy-to-understand menu with the ability to search for various Caribbean vacation packages, tropical cruises and island luxury villa rentals. - March 10, 2007 - DotVentures
Make Employees Feel Like They Have a Purpose. Make Communities Matter.
Make Your Company Bigger Than its Bottom Line. - March 09, 2007 - i-to-i Meaningful Travel
Balkans Tourism Boost in 2007
Bulgaria and Romania’s inclusion into the European Union in 2007 is expected to result in a major boost to tourism for Eastern Europe, and in particular the Balkans region, reports leading online holiday company directline-holidays.co.uk. Bulgaria is bracing itself for a 10% rise in... - March 09, 2007 - Directline Holidays
Chicago-Area Publisher Launches New Travel Guide to Ireland
Mysterious World: Ireland Touted as “The Next Generation of Travel Guides” - March 08, 2007 - Doug Elwell, Inc.
Lehigh Valley Hotel Expands Tour Operator Services- Group Planners and Tour Operators Make Lehigh Valley a Top Destination
The Best Western Lehigh Valley Hotel & Conference Center and the Hampton Inn & Suites, located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, (www.lehighvalleyhotel.com) have recently launched an initiative to attract tour operators and group planners. The new incentives and close proximity to... - March 06, 2007 - The Best Western Lehigh Valley Hotel & Conference Center
Mexico’s International Tourism Revenues Reach Historic High
Despite slight dip in international tourism arrivals, international tourism revenues reach historic high, pointing to full recovery of the industry after Hurricane Wilma. - March 06, 2007 - Mexico Tourism Board
Don't Wait for 2008 to Cast Your Ballot -- Decide which Cruise Goes on Sale at SureCruise.com's 'Vote the Boat'
May the best cruise win at the dawn of a new 'cruiseocracy,' as SureCruise.com introduces the capability for a simple majority of cruise shoppers to decide with their votes which cruise should go on sale. - March 06, 2007 - SureCruise.com
InverclydeForum.com Officially Launches
InverclydeForum.com, a new web site dedicated to everything Inverclyde, has just launched. The web site has the latest news from the region, as well as local events and much more. - March 06, 2007 - Inverclydeforum.com
Explore the Real World with the Ultimate in Cultural Immersion Experiences
Leading experiential travel provider i-to-i is offering would be globe trotters a rare opportunity to go beyond scratching the surface and get to the real heart of some of the world’s most exciting destinations, with the launch of its new cultural tours. The unique trips which include... - March 06, 2007 - i-to-i
Mexico Passes Shark Finning Ban, New Protections for Great White, Whale and Basking Sharks, Manta Rays
Broad Shark Protections Enacted In Mexico - Standard Rule NOM-029-PESC-2006 - March 05, 2007 - Shark Diver
RiverDiscounts.com Launches New Travel Review Web Site, RiverCruiseReports.com
A new Web Site with reviews of River Cruises - March 03, 2007 - RiverDiscounts.com
International Women’s Day 2007 - This Year isn’t about Observance, it’s about Participation
Learn how to help women in Tanzania who are fighting for theirs. - March 03, 2007 - i-to-i Meaningful Travel
Experience the Evolutionary Wonders of the Galapagos Islands; The Ecological Trip of a Lifetime
Internet-Based Travel Company, Intelligent Leisure Solutions, Offers an Unforgettable Cruise and Tour Package Exploring the Unique Ecosystems of Galapagos - March 03, 2007 - Intelligent Leisure Solutions
You Don’t Cruise, You Lose
Mexico offers a wide variety of options for cruisers. - March 02, 2007 - Mexico Tourism Board
Steppes Travel Publishes its Latest E-News Newsletter Focusing on Mozambique Holidays
Steppes Travel (http://www.steppestravel.co.uk) publishes its latest E-News Newsletter focusing on Mozambique Holidays (http://www.steppestravel.co.uk/mozambique-page54.aspx). Mozambique is the rising force of southern African tourism and Steppes Travel highlights two lodges in its current... - March 02, 2007 - Steppes Travel
Flight Centre Number One Online for Third Straight Year
Flight Centre’s website, flightcentre.com.au, has landed a triple crown after being judged Australia’s number one travel agency site by visits for the third consecutive year. - March 01, 2007 - Flight Centre Limited
An Unbeatable Experience at Flight Centre
Australia’s most recognisable travel agency brand is launching a new marketing campaign. - February 28, 2007 - Flight Centre Limited
Fun, Sun, and Baseball on the California Classic Tour
Roadtrips' "California Classic Baseball Tour" hits San Francisco, Oakland, LA, Anaheim and San Diego. - February 28, 2007 - Roadtrips Inc
Join the Weekly Social Scene at Miami Beach's Circa39 Hotel Featuring Outdoor Movie Nights
Circa39 Hotel on Miami Beach announce thier new weekly social activities including outdoor movies by the pool, wine tastings, industry networking night and Sunday afternoon pool parties. - February 28, 2007 - Desires Hotels
Trade in Your Lifeguard Whistle, Break in Your Passport This Summer
When it comes to job hunting, Audra Murray has a secret weapon. One month teaching in a Tanzanian classroom on an i-to-i volunteer adventure rounded out her resume and provided more ‘why do you want to be a teacher?’ anecdotes than she knows what to do with. Murray, 21, an... - February 27, 2007 - i-to-i Meaningful Travel
Family Vacationers Seek Quality Time in Mexico
Family vacations are quickly approaching and, for most busy parents, quality time with loved ones is long overdue. But amusement parks aren’t the only places kids can enjoy vacationing now-a-days. - February 27, 2007 - Mexico Tourism Board
Local Search Engine Marketing - Free Whitepaper Download from Blizzard Internet Marketing
Blizzard Internet Marketing, a leader in the hospitality industry, is offering a complimentary white paper focusing on the benefits of establishing an online local search platform. - February 24, 2007 - Blizzard Internet Marketing
A Nudist Resort Vacation in Palm Springs, CA Is More Affordable Then You Imagine
Historically, Americans had to travel to Europe or the Caribbean to find upscale nudist resorts and hotels. No more. Some of the best nudist resorts in the world are now located in the U.S with the Terra Cotta Inn clothing optional resort and spa located in sunny Palm Springs, CA considered one of the best. - February 23, 2007 - The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa