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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
Vidtur.com Launches Top Level Video Travel Guide Service
Eager Tourists Can Now Plan Their Vacation in 30 Different Destinations Using Professional Videos. - April 21, 2015 - vidtur
Maldives Travel Awards 2015 to be Hosted in Dubai
MATATO Maldives Travel Awards 2015 to be hosted in Dubai. - April 20, 2015 - MATATO
Je Suis. PARIS Announces New Guided Vacation Exclusively for Baby Boomer Women
Je Suis. PARIS, the boutique travel company specializing in guided vacations for women, unveiled its latest tour to Paris for Baby Boomer women. - April 19, 2015 - Je Suis. PARIS, LLC
Celebrate Mother’s Day This May 2015 on the New River Gorge
River Expeditions is excited to announce their newest whitewater rafting special with their first annual Mother’s Day Rafting Getaway. - April 16, 2015 - River Expeditions
Makunudu Island Announces Enhancement Plan - Phase One
Makunudu Island, one of the Maldives original and much loved island resorts is getting ready for the first phase of gentle enhancements that will form part of a longer term upgrade programme. - April 13, 2015 - Makunudu Island
New Kindle Book Offers Photography Lessons in Cheraw, South Carolina
A book on beginning photography is available to help learn digital photography while touring the historic town of Cheraw, South Carolina. The book History and Historgram: Exploring Cheraw Through Photography can be found on Amazon in Kindle format. - April 11, 2015 - Jackie DeBusk, Author and Photographer
Special Segway Tour on the 150th Anniversary of the Fall of Raleigh in the Civil War
The "Fall of Raleigh April 13, 1865" is a special Segway tour on Monday, April 13, on the 150th anniversary of the Fall of Raleigh. Participants will visit locations and hear the stories from both sides of the conflict. - April 10, 2015 - Triangle Glides
WTM Latin America 2015; the Opportunity for Luxury Travel Ltd to Develop the Tourism Potential of Its Destinations to Latin American Markets
Luxury Travel Ltd is pleased to announce its participation in the forthcoming WTM Latin America Trade Show 2015 in Sao Paulo from April 22-24, 2015. - April 09, 2015 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Discover the Road Less Travelled in Vietnam and Laos with SpiceRoads
Avoid the tourist circuit and let your bicycle take you on this remote route through northern Vietnam and Laos. - April 08, 2015 - SpiceRoads Co., Ltd
Mayfest is Back at the Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort
Indulge in the German tradition and celebrate the arrival of spring. - April 07, 2015 - Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort
Company Offering Discounted Barge and River Cruises in Europe
European Barging offering discounted river cruises. - April 02, 2015 - Europeanbarging
Luxury Travel Ltd Will Develop the Tourism Potential of Its Destinations at WTM South Africa 2015
Luxury Travel Ltd is pleased to announce its participation in the forthcoming WTM South Africa 2015 travel show in Cape Town from April 15-17, 2015. - April 01, 2015 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Expedition to Summit Burma’s Highest Peak Launched by Secret Compass
A team expedition to summit Burma’s highest mountain begins this October, led by pioneering adventure travel company, Secret Compass. Mount Saramati (3,826m) is also the highest peak on mainland South East Asia. The team will explore the remote Sagaing region in north-west Burma, staying... - April 01, 2015 - Secret Compass
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Black Watch to Commence Inaugural Cruise Season from Liverpool in Spring 2015
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ 804-guest ship Black Watch is due to commence her first-ever cruise programme from Liverpool’s Pier Head Cruise Terminal on 31st March 2015, with a 13-night ‘Canary Islands Easter’ cruise – for what will be the company’s third season... - April 01, 2015 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Celebrates Record-Breaking Launch of Its New 2016/17 Itineraries
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is celebrating breaking its record for the highest-selling day ever, taking an amazing £2.1 million in revenue on Friday 6th March 2015, following the launch of its new 2016/17 cruise programme, which went on sale on 5th March 2015. Saturday 7th March 2015 was also... - March 30, 2015 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Unlimited Vacation Club Reveals a New Secret, Announces Riviera Maya’s Newest Luxury Resort
Unlimited Vacation Club (UVC) by AMResorts, a vacation membership program with a portfolio of 36 resorts in Mexico, the Caribbean and Costa Rica, continues its rapid expansion with the announcement of its newest luxury property – Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya – opening November 1, 2015 in... - March 29, 2015 - Unlimited Vacation Club
Japan Society of Northern California's "In The Footsteps of Godzilla" to Feature Travel Guide Writer
Armand Vaquer, author of "The Monster Movie Fan's Guide To Japan" will speak at an event sponsored by the Japan Society of Northern California following screening of original "Godzilla." - March 27, 2015 - Armand Vaquer, Author
Sisters on the Fly Announces Cross Country Journey Along Historic Route 66
The country's largest women's outdoors group is embarking on a trek across American's Main St. Three hundred women in restored vintage campers will caravan across Route 66 from May 12-June 2nd. Along the way, other members and fans will join them in a celebration of 11 cities. The journey will culminate in a siege on the Pacific coast where the winner of a restored vintage camper will be revealed. - March 27, 2015 - Sisters on the Fly
Worth Avenue Yachts to Exhibit Eleven Luxury Yachts at the 2015 Palm Beach International Boat Show This Week
Worth Avenue Yachts - the renowned yacht brokerage company famous for their successful team-based approach to yacht sales and yacht charter - will be attending the 2015 Palm Beach International Boat Show this week, Thursday 26 to Sunday 29 March 2015, exhibiting eleven luxury yachts. - March 25, 2015 - Worth Avenue Yachts
State of Nevada Signs Agreement to Protect Historic Horses of the Virginia Range
Hidden Valley Wild Horse Protection Fund announces the signing of a landmark agreement between the State of Nevada Department of Agriculture and wild horse advocates to humanely manage the historic horses of the Virginia Range. - March 24, 2015 - Hidden Valley Wild Horse Protection Fund
SpiceRoads Cycle Tours Relaunches Macedonia Mountain Bike Odyssey
A challenging mountain biking tour through the majestic Macedonian mountains and lakes, perfect for those who want to test their climbing stamina, interspersed with visits to the classic historical and cultural gems of this small Balkan state. - March 20, 2015 - SpiceRoads Co., Ltd
SpiceRoads Cycle Tours Launches Multi-Country Balkan Adventure
An action packed mountain bike journey filled with interesting culture, awesome biking tracks and breathtaking scenery. - March 19, 2015 - SpiceRoads Co., Ltd
River Expeditions Announces Dates for Their 2015 "Extreme College Weekends" White Water Rafting Special
River Expeditions is thrilled to extend their Extreme College Weekends special into 2015. This trip is an ideal opportunity for college students to get out of the dorm and on to the water! - March 19, 2015 - River Expeditions
SpiceRoads Cycle Tours Launches Sri Lanka Road Bike Tour
Dip your tires in the Indian Ocean at the northernmost and southernmost points of Sri Lanka during this exhilarating top to bottom exploration. - March 18, 2015 - SpiceRoads Co., Ltd
Casa Dorada Los Cabos Competes as Mexico and Central America’s Leading Beach Resort at World Travel Awards 2015
Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort and Spa is proud to announce that it has, once again, been nominated at the World Travel Awards as Mexico and Central America’s Leading Beach Resort. Travel industry specialists and general public will be able to cast their votes for this region’s nominees... - March 17, 2015 - Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa
Make the Most of Long Weekends on a SpiceRoads Pop-Up Cycle Tour
SpiceRoads develops a range of short tours in Asia to coincide with regional public holidays. - March 17, 2015 - SpiceRoads Co., Ltd
Water with a Vision Announces Distribution Agreement with Fresh&CO, a Café/Restaurant That Promotes and Serves Healthy Food
Water with a Vision (WWAV), www.waterwithavision.com an innovative Water Advertising Company, which focuses on disseminating companies and organization's mission statement/slogan on personalized bottled water, today announced that it has reached an agreement with Fresh&CO for the distribution... - March 16, 2015 - Water with a Vision
Gettysburg National Park Gets Residencies for Artists
The Gettysburg National Military Park of the National Park Service, in cooperation with the non-profit National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF) announced today the establishment of a program to host three different artists for 1-month Residencies at the Park. The artists, which will be selected by... - March 14, 2015 - National Parks Arts Foundation
The ART&TUR Festival and Creative Tourism Network(R) Present the Trophy for Best Film of Creative Tourism
The creation of this new award is the result of visionary character of the organizers of ART&TUR and its meeting with members of the Creative Tourism Network, which come in an excellent festival platform, to showcase this new way to travel, as well as to invite the "creative souls" to express their travel experiences through cinematography and multimedia. - March 14, 2015 - Creative Tourism Network®
The World's First 100% Solar Powered, High Flow, Marine Fuel Dispenser Cart
BETA Fueling Systems has unveiled their new 100% solar powered fuel dispenser cart for marine applications. Designed to safely deliver fuel at flow rates of 10 gallons per minute (gpm) up to 150 gpm through interchangeable nozzles, it’s zero turn radius and ease of maneuverability make it the... - March 13, 2015 - BETA Fueling Systems
Special Air Package on AmaWaterways 2015 Seine River Cruise
Europeanbarging is offering the opportunity to experience a river cruise on the Seine River in France with discounted air from New York. - March 12, 2015 - Europeanbarging
River Expeditions is Excited to Announce Their 33rd Annual White Water Rafting "Icebreaker Weekend" from April 11-12 2015
Jump into the spring rafting season with River Expeditions’ Icebreaker Weekend celebration! Experience a bunch of thrills (and a few chills!) on the New River Gorge this April. - March 12, 2015 - River Expeditions
Worried About Health Coverage for College Students Traveling on Spring Break?
College students are flocking to sunny beaches during spring break leaving worried parents behind. Spring break is supposed to be a fun-filled annual rite of passage for college students. Parents should know that in a case of an out of state emergency, emergency medical transportation is readily available through a MASA Assist membership. And, its affordable and provides peace of mind to all. - March 11, 2015 - MASA Assist
New Adventure Motorcycle Travel Center in the Middle of the World
Ecuador Freedom Bike Rental announced it has opened a new station for international motorcycle adventurers. - March 11, 2015 - Ecuador Freedom Bike Rental
Hawai’i Volcanoes Adds Artist-in-Residence Program
The Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park (HAVO) of the National Park Service, in cooperation with the non-profit National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF) announced today the expansion of its residency program to host a second artist for a 1-month December residency at the Park. The artist, to be... - March 08, 2015 - National Parks Arts Foundation
Vietnam Has Been Nominated for Vietnam and Asia’s Leading Tour Operator
The first travel firm from private sector, Luxury Travel Ltd. (luxurytravels.asia) has been nominated in "Vietnam’s Leading Tour Operator" and "Asia’s Leading Tour Operator" category at the 2015 World Travel Awards. - March 07, 2015 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Ride Costa Rica with "Unlimited" Options
Dirt Bike riders rejoice. The ultimate off-road dirt bike riding adventure with Costa Rica Unlimited has added two additional tours. The new tours cater to the opposites on the riding spectrum; casual off-road riders and wide-open adrenaline junkies. Explore Costa Rica from the seat of Yamaha WR off-road dirt bikes and return a better rider with a deeper knowledge of Costa Rica. - March 06, 2015 - Costa Rica Unlimited
Iberian Traveler Once Again Offers Exclusive 4-Day/3-Night VIP Packages for the Opening Days of the Fiesta De San Fermín and the Running of the Bulls in 2015
Iberian Traveler’s Sanfermín Tours offers clients the opportunity to join Peña Seattle de Sanfermines on a private balcony overlooking the Town Hall Square for the start of another exciting celebration of one of the world’s most popular festivals. - March 05, 2015 - Iberian Traveler
New Concept Takes Aim at Las Vegas VIP’s with One-of-a-Kind Mobile Firing Line
Shoot Las Vegas adds luxury VIP mobile firing line to its arsenal with more than 50 firearms, including fully automatic machine guns for guests to experience. - March 05, 2015 - Shoot Las Vegas
Stuart Humphreys, Leisure Management Plus “Back in the Game”
With bases in the United States, England & Tenerife, Leisure Management Plus has been re-launched by Stuart Humphreys after taking a 2 year hiatus from the leisure industry since "retiring" from his role with Wyndham Vacation Ownership in 2012. - March 05, 2015 - Leisure Management Plus
Leading the Way in Private Bicycle Trips in Italy, ItaliaOutdoors Food and Wine Releases Brand New Website
ItaliaOutdoors Food and Wine, the travel company that celebrates walking, hiking, skiing and bicycle trips in Italy and the great foods and wines to be found along the way, has released a brand new website. - March 05, 2015 - Italiaoutdoors Food and Wine
Legendary San Francisco Drag Queens Buy a Nightclub and Present "Sex and the City LIVE!"
SFs hottest new nightclub and cabaret venue, Oasis, is owned by legendary San Francisco Drag Queens, Heklina and D'Arcy Drollinger. They're bringing back their wildly popular "Sex And The City: Live!" every Thursday-Saturday in March. Perfect for bridal showers, girls night out, gay theater or just a rollicking good time on the town. Tickets and information at sfoasis.com. - March 03, 2015 - Oasis
Pennsylvania Senate Honors Major Travel-Meeting Plan Firm
GTI Travel, Inc., a local company, has been honored by the Senate of Pennsylvania. The firm, with headquarters at 111 Township Line Road, Jenkintown, Penn., was commended for “being in the forefront of providing expeditious and cost-saving services to a wide variety of businesses, large and small, in all 50 states.” - March 02, 2015 - GTI Travel
Grand Canyon Helicopter Tours Offers Hot New Flights for Spring Break 2015
Helicopter trips marked down just in time for the year’s first major holiday of 2015. Get yours. Book early. RSVP now. - March 02, 2015 - Grand Canyon Helicopter Tours
Namibia: Hunter-Gatherer Expedition Launched with the San Bushmen
Expedition company Secret Compass has launched a unique hunter-gather style expedition to Namibia's Kalahari desert. - February 25, 2015 - Secret Compass