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Cinq Étoiles New York Launch
ARIDO, a closely guarded secret, the world's most exclusive and discrete jewelry. Founded by a scion of the Raphael family jewelers dating back to the 11th century with Mr. Chappell a world class designer with a background in fashion, art, and history. Descending from a very large family, the... - July 07, 2015 - ARIDO Jewelry
Very Local Trip is Launching Its Crowdfunding Campaign on Indiegogo
Very Local Trip is an innovative collaborative platform that puts in relation travellers with locals. It is now launching a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo to develop further. - July 07, 2015 - Very Local Trip
FantaSea Resorts Renews with Equiant for Loan Servicing Multi-Year Agreement Extends Long Term Partnership
Equiant, a Scottsdale, Ariz.-based loan servicing provider specializing in shared ownership, has renewed a multi-year agreement to provide loan servicing to FantaSea Resorts, an Atlantic City, N.J.-based developer and operator of three elite-level timeshare properties. “We look forward to... - July 06, 2015 - Equiant
SpiceRoads Tour Guides Spice Up Their Skills
50 international guides converged on Bangkok for in-depth training session. - July 04, 2015 - SpiceRoads Co., Ltd
Adventure Motorcyclists in Ecuador Now “Pack for a Purpose”
Ecuador Freedom Bike Rental announced it has joined an initiative to positively impact communities by assisting motorcyclists to take meaningful contributions in their saddlebags to schools in need. - July 02, 2015 - Ecuador Freedom Bike Rental
Maharajas’ Express to Chug on a Special Journey This September
IHPL presents Maharajas’ Express: Live a Maharaja Life with an exclusive luxury train journey in India scheduled to depart on September 23rd. Save more than 13% on a trip of a lifetime aboard World’s Leading Luxury Train. - June 27, 2015 - Indian Holiday Pvt. Ltd.
Summer Programming for All Ages at The Abbey Resort
Agents of Fun, Day Camps, on-site childcare among family-friendly perks offered at the only full-service resort on Geneva Lake. - June 27, 2015 - The Abbey Resort
Free Cultural Evenings for SpiceRoads' Bali Tours
SpiceRoads Cycle Tours is offering a limited special promotion of a free cultural evening including a traditional dance performance for all Bali tours departing before the end of December, 2015. - June 26, 2015 - SpiceRoads Co., Ltd
XCom Global Announces XTRA Affiliate Program for Travel Agents
Wireless service provider designs special program to help travel agent affiliates promote and cash in on referrals. - June 24, 2015 - XCom Global, Inc.
Wild Wings Safaris Celebrates 10 Years of Creating Unforgettable Safaris
South African inbound tour operator, Wild Wings Safaris, celebrated its first 10 years of operation during a staff educational trip to the malaria-free, "Big 5" Madikwe Game Reserve in South Africa's North West Province. - June 24, 2015 - Wild Wings Safaris
Grand Canyon Tours' Special Discounts for Father's Day 2015
Dad's big day is nearly here! Surprise him with a Grand Canyon tour. Pick from helicopter, airplane and raft tours. Seats are limited. Book now. - June 18, 2015 - Grand Canyon 123
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Receives Top Cruise Accolade in the "2015 Group Travel Awards," for a Record Fifth Year in a Row
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has once again been crowned "Best Cruise Line Operator for Groups" by readers of Group Travel Organiser magazine, in its prestigious "2015 Group Travel Awards." This is the fifth consecutive year that Fred. Olsen has won this coveted award, which is a... - June 17, 2015 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Celebrating the Newly Renovated Play Areas for Children Ages 1- 5 at Ruben F. Salazar Park in East Los Angeles
Families in the community of East Los Angeles will be celebrating the newly renovated Tot Lot areas of Salazar Park on June 20th. The newly renovated Tot areas and nature discovery trail are specifically designed for children between the ages of one to five and their caregivers, and include new... - June 16, 2015 - Amigos de los Rios
elements group Acquires American Spa Company
Miami-based elements group expands spa and leisure holdings; Industry Veteran Renata de Abreu named Executive Director. - June 13, 2015 - elements®
Three SpiceRoads Tours "Pop-Up" in Time for Singapore's Extended Jubilee Weekend
SpiceRoads tailors three adventures in Southeast Asia as getaway options for Singapore's long August 7 - 10 weekend. - June 13, 2015 - SpiceRoads Co., Ltd
MTB World-First: Expedition to Traverse Kyrgyzstan’s Talas Mountains Looms
This September a team of mountain bike (MTB) enthusiasts will attempt a world-first attempt traverse of Kyrgyzstan’s Talas Mountains led by adventure travel company Secret Compass. - June 12, 2015 - Secret Compass
SpiceRoads Head Office Now Features New Bike-Themed Mural
Local graffiti artist commissioned to create colourful artwork for SpiceRoads Head Office. - June 09, 2015 - SpiceRoads Co., Ltd
Watch Out as the New Timber Falls Log Flume Splashes Into Calgary
WhiteWater Attractions is proud to celebrate the opening of a new Log Flume on Canadian soil. Experience Calaway Park’s Timber Falls, located in Calgary, Alberta. Visitors are invited to take a journey through three interactive themed buildings as they queue up to the Timber Falls Sawmill. - June 05, 2015 - WhiteWater West Industries
River Expeditions Announces White Water Specials for Greenbrier PGA Tour Week
River Expeditions is thrilled to extend their annual Greenbrier PGA Tour Week specials into 2015. These packages features a full or half day of rafting on the New River Gorge and much more. - June 05, 2015 - River Expeditions
Oktoberfest 2016 Tour Dates Announced
Touring Company Thirsty Swagman today announced the Oktoberfest 2016 Tour dates for its hotel accommodation packages including beer tent reservations. - June 05, 2015 - Thirsty Swagman Pty Ltd
All Tickets, Inc. Announces Innovative Best Broadway Group Comp Deal: Free Tickets for Groups
All Tickets, Inc. (www.allticketsinc.com), a licensed group ticket agency, has announced a new free ticket (comp) promotion for customers buying Broadway show tickets through the agency. Entitled The Best Broadway Group Comp Deal, it offers free tickets to any Broadway show. This comp offer, which is designed to make Broadway more affordable to groups, expires August 31, 2015 and is exclusive to All Tickets, Inc. - June 04, 2015 - All Tickets, Inc.
Casa Dorada Los Cabos and Its Signature Restaurant Receive TripAdvisor’s Top Awards
TripAdvisor, the world's largest travel site, announced the 2015 Certificate of Excellence award recipients last week. Casa Dorada Los Cabos, a five-star Cabo San Lucas resort and 12 Tribes, its signature restaurant, were both on the list of awarded businesses. Now in its fifth year, the award... - June 03, 2015 - Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa
Grand Canyon Helicopter Tours' Cuts Prices on Father's Day Flights
Celebrate Dad by flying the Canyon. Try these specially priced helicopter rides. These trips will sell out. Book early and online for best deals... - June 01, 2015 - Grand Canyon Helicopter Tours
Award-Winning Home Builder Buys Local Products to Support Small Business Owners
Elliott Homes LLC, a custom home builder on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, has a strong allegiance to local residents, vendors and contractors. To help grow the economy, provide employment opportunities and support local communities Brandon Elliott, President, insists his team use local businesses for their new home builds. - May 30, 2015 - Elliott Homes LLC
Pacific Resort Hotel Group Announce New COO
Pacific Resort Hotel Group (PRHG), the Cook Islands leading resort operator, today announced the promotion of Marcus Niszow to Chief Operating Officer. Niszow will continue to report directly to Greg Stanaway, Chief Executive Officer in this newly created role. This appointment recognises the... - May 30, 2015 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Xplorer Maps Announces the Release of “Great Smoky Mountains National Park” Map
In collaboration with the Great Smoky Mountains Assocation (GSMA), Xplorer Maps and wildlife artist Chris Robitaille have created this incredibly unique artistic creation highlighting the fauna, flora, unique geology, iconic landscapes and historic structures of the Great Smoky Mountains. - May 28, 2015 - Xplorer Maps
Chinese Waterpark Hosts Ground Breaking Ceremony
The Henan Yinji Xuanyuan Shengjing Culture Tourism Co. celebrated the first day of construction of the Yinji Xinmi Waterpark in Henan, China with a ground-breaking ceremony on May 20th. The mayor, local officials, park owners and WhiteWater representatives joined together to mark the first day of... - May 28, 2015 - WhiteWater West Industries
29 Year Old to Set New Guinness World Record for Youngest Female Traveler
29 year old is set to break new Guinness World Record for youngest female traveler to visit every country in the world. She is running an Indiegogo campaign to raise funds to create a travel series documenting the entire journey. - May 26, 2015 - MelissaRoyTravels.com
New Bicycle Route at Go Bangkok Bicycle Tours: Go Green
Green Lungs by Boat & 2 wheels with Go Bangkok Tours' new "Go Green" tour. - May 23, 2015 - Go Bangkok Tours
Wine Tasting with the Summer Pass
Wine tasting at the boutique wineries of California's beautiful Santa Ynez Valley all summer long with The Summer Pass. Visit 15 premier tasting rooms for one price. - May 21, 2015 - Santa Ynez Valley Wine Country Association
Travelwizard.com Launches New Luxury Travel Guide Website
Created specifically for people looking for life enriching vacation experiences - May 20, 2015 - Travelwizard.com
Lochsa River Kicks Off the Northwest’s 2015 Rafting Season
Rafting on the Lochsa River Provides Big Thrills in the Early Season - May 15, 2015 - ROW Adventures
Grand Canyon Helicopter Tours Cuts Prices on Memorial Day 2015 Holiday Trips
The summer's best 3-day holiday is here. Try a Canyon helicopter on Memorial Day. Specials on Las Vegas & South Rim flights. Book early for best seats and prices. - May 15, 2015 - Grand Canyon Helicopter Tours
Slow & Low Coastal Outfitters: New Charters
Established charter fishing company adds new line of services for spring and summer 2015 season. - May 11, 2015 - Slow and Low Coastal Outfitters
Poet Couple Selected as First Gettysburg Battlefield Artists-in-Residence
Gettysburg National Military Park’s first Artists-in-Residence will be poets and multimedia artists, Michelle Bonczek Evory and Robert Evory: The National Parks Arts Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit, is pleased to be working with the National Park Service at Gettysburg National Military Park... - May 08, 2015 - National Parks Arts Foundation
Cool Off This Summer with an Arizona Wet Canyoneering Adventure Organized by 360 Adventures
Participants will find themselves hiking, wading, boulder hopping, rappelling, swimming and scrambling through slot canyons. - May 08, 2015 - 360 Adventures
ExploreTraveler Launches New Website
ExploreTraveler Launches New Website and Brand Refresh - May 07, 2015 - ExploreTraveler
First Electric Bicycle Tours Coming to Raleigh in May During National Bike Month
Triangle Glides debuts the first electric bicycle tours in Raleigh, and the first tour in the nation featuring innovative Gocycle electric bikes. Tours launch May 23 during National Bike Month. - May 07, 2015 - Triangle Glides
Casa Dorada Los Cabos Appoints New Executive Chef
Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa, a five-star Cabo San Lucas resort, announced Francisco Aguirre as the new Executive Chef of the hotel earlier this month. Aguirre has begun his career at Casa Dorada in 2012 as a Sous Chef and was in charge of the opening of the now hugely popular Sushi Bar... - May 06, 2015 - Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa
Luxury Villas at Limassol Marina Now Ready! Peninsula Villas with Private Berths for Sale in the Most Exclusive Waterfront Development in Cyprus
The first exclusive villas at Limassol Marina have been delivered to their owners. The Peninsula Villas are the only villas of their kind in the Mediterranean. - May 06, 2015 - Limassol Marina
Banter PR Celebrates Edson Hill’s "Hot List" Accolade
Banter Public Relations celebrates luxury hotel client, Edson Hill’s placement on Condé Nast Traveler’s coveted “Hot List.” One of only 60 new hotels chosen from around the world, Edson Hill is being recognized as one of the best newcomers to the industry. Banter PR... - May 05, 2015 - Banter Public Relations
Food for Life Nepal Serving Hot Meals and Medicine Better and Faster Than the Larger NGOs
Food for life Nepal has been distributing hot vegan meals daily to the victims of the disastrous earthquake that shook Nepal on April 25th. The small non-profit was a first responder and is still one of the few organizations serving hot meals in the city and surrounding areas. The volunteers serve... - May 04, 2015 - Food for Life Global
Hammerstock 2015 at Grayhaven Winery
On Saturday, May 16th from 11 am to 6 pm, the Central Virginia Blacksmith Guild and Grayhaven Winery will be hosting a festival featuring demonstrators, live music, wine tasting, food, and a raffle of handcrafted items. Tickets are available at http://www.eventbrite.com/e/hammerstock-2015-tickets. (Additional fee for wine tasting). For more information, please contact Julian Cook at cvbg@gmail.com - May 01, 2015 - Grayhaven Winery
MASA Assist Gives Travel Safety Tips - Avoid Surprises During Summer Vacation
While vacation adventures can be fun, rejuvenating, and provide wonderful memories, they can also pose health and travel risks. MASA Assist provides a list of helpful safety travel tips to help ensure those who are traveling this summer, to be better prepared so they can travel with peace of mind. - April 30, 2015 - MASA Assist
New Hotel Booking Website OFFHOTELS.COM Launches
Hotel price comparison website OFFHOTELS.COM offers attractive room rates across hotels worldwide at heavily discounted prices. - April 28, 2015 - Theme Park Holding Ltd.
Tough Mudder Returns to Mansfield, OH in New Venue
Mansfield, Ohio will again play host to the Tough Mudder, with the adventure competition event taking place May 9-10 at a new location: Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. Those who are willing to test both their mental and physical strength may register at ToughMudder.com. They're encouraged to also visit... - April 28, 2015 - Mansfield & Richland County Convention & Visitors Bureau
Artist-in-Residence Holds Open Studio for Visitors in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park’s current Artist-in-Residence, Rick Makanaaloha Kia'imeaokekanaka San Nicolas, is back. This accomplished feather artist invites visitors to join him during his residency, effective immediately, from 10 AM to 3 PM Mondays through Fridays, April 20th... - April 27, 2015 - National Parks Arts Foundation
BlaBlaCar and ixigo Partner to Offer Inter-City Ridesharing to Indian Travellers
The world’s largest city-to-city ridesharing app, ‘BlaBlaCar’ has entered into a partnership with ixigo, India’s leading travel search marketplace. The strategic partnership allows BlaBlaCar to advertise its ridesharing services to ixigoers through its website and apps... - April 24, 2015 - ixigo
Janell K. Rosenberg Has Recently Been Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as Professional of the Year 2015 in Travel
Janell K. Rosenberg of Henderson, Nevada, has recently been recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as Professional of the Year 2015 for her contributions and achievements in the Travel Industry. - April 23, 2015 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Virginia Historical Markers Launched at StoppingPoints.com
StoppingPoints.com has now released a new section based upon the historical markers and places of Virginia. The Virginia section includes over 2000 historic sites, identified, mapped, and further associated with additional unique data. - April 22, 2015 - StoppingPoints.com