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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
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
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
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 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