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Long Beach Segway Tours Roll Into Shoreline Village
Wheel Fun Rentals is excited to announce the launch of Long Beach Segway Tours in Shoreline Village. Doors open Friday, November 21st, at the building formerly known as the All-American Melodrama Theater and Music Hall. Two different tours will be available, including a two-hour Downtown Long Beach... - November 12, 2014 - Wheel Fun Rentals
Agoda, the Leading Online Travel Agent, Has Upgraded Lalaguna Villas Resort in Puerto Galera to a 4-Star Rating
The Philippines welcomes a brand new luxury resort in Oriental Mindoro. Lalaguna Villas gains it's 4 Star Rating from Agoda. - November 12, 2014 - Lalaguna Villas
Grand Canyon Tours: Helicopter Rides During Thanksgiving Holiday and More
Visit the Grand Canyon during the holidays? Yes! And by all means, see it by helicopter. Depart from Vegas or South Rim. Tip: Book at least 1 week ahead of time. - November 10, 2014 - Grand Canyon Helicopter Tours
Destenaire Discusses the Transition® with Terrafugia VP of Business Development
Destenaire writer Bree Steinbronn discusses the Transition® with Richard Gersh. - November 07, 2014 - Destenaire
Blue River Resort & Hot Springs in Costa Rica Now Inviting Adventurers to Experience Beauty & Luxury Combined
Costa Rica’s many volcanoes create the opportunity to enjoy hot springs. - November 05, 2014 - Blue River Resort
Miami Exotic Car Rentals Announces "Support South Florida" Charity Program
Miami Exotic Car Rentals proudly announces the launch of its 'Support South Florida' charity program. Under the 'Support South Florida' program, qualifying charities can make use of the many performance and luxury vehicles on offer from Miami Exotic Car Rentals*. The car rentals offered can be used... - November 04, 2014 - Miami Exotic Car Rentals
How One Start-Up is Single Handedly Changing the Face of Cannabis Tourism
The Travel Joint which launched in December 2012, is a luxury branded marijuana site dealing in travel, media and lifestyle. They offer full-service, a-la-carte travel and ticketing services. You can book a flight, (commercial or private), find a hotel, buy event or sport tickets and make restaurant reservations all while their private concierge service takes care of transportation and dispensary visitations. Without ever leaving the United States. - November 04, 2014 - The Travel Joint
Destenaire Discusses Skydeck Chicago with Randy Stancik
Destenaire Writer Sallie Oto Talks to Randy Stancik, GM of Skydeck Chicago - November 04, 2014 - Destenaire
TourPal Raised $500k in Funding Round & Are Now Offering Everything in Their App for Free
TourPal LTD, creators of the TourPal Travel Guide app, raised $500k in funding round and are now offering all the audio tours, maps and local businesses recommendations in their app for free. - November 03, 2014 - TourPal
WhiteWater Takes Home Two WWA Leading Edge Awards
WhiteWater is proud to be the recipient of two prestigious WWA 2014 Leading Edge Awards. The WWA Leading Edge Awards are presented by the World Waterpark Association to park and supplier members who, through their combined efforts, have brought a project, product, service or program to fruition,... - November 01, 2014 - WhiteWater West Industries
Safety in Mission, Texas? It’s Safer Than Most Large Metropolitan Cities
Safety in Mission, Texas is a concern that many visitors have in mind. Well, safer than Honolulu, The Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce Mission, Texas as the 13th safest city in America! - October 30, 2014 - The Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce
Fleet Miami Announces Partnership with Vanguard Boating Brand VanDutch USA
Innovative boating solution – now own a VanDutch hassle free. - October 30, 2014 - Fleet Miami
Polin Waterparks and Cartoon Network Amazone Receive WWA Leading Edge Award
The WWA’s 2014 Leading Edge Award was presented to Dr. Baris Pakis, President of Polin Waterparks and Mr. Liakat Dhanji, CEO of Cartoon Network Amazone Waterpark, located near Pattaya, Thailand. “The Leading Edge Award” is presented to a park and supplier members who, through their combined efforts, have brought a project, product, service or program to fruition, thereby creating industry innovation and leadership. - October 29, 2014 - Polin Waterparks
Get Local LLC Official Launch
Central Florida adventure booking company, Get Local LLC, hosted its grand opening last week, unveiling the finalized version of the Get Local LLC website. - October 29, 2014 - GetLocal
40 Years of Family Winemaking Comes to Arrowhead Grill with Exclusive J. Lohr Dinner, Thursday, Oct. 30
Valley residents can experience an amazing selection of its wines during one very special evening at Arrowhead Grill on Thursday, October 30, at 6 p.m. - October 28, 2014 - Arrowhead Grill
Minder Binder's Resurrected
After seven years of abandonment and two years of renovation, a landmark watering hole in Tempe, AZ comes back to life. - October 22, 2014 - The Mission @ Minder Binder
Exclusive Vietnam Golf Tours from Asia Travel Service
Asia Travel Service has their head office in Hanoi and plays a significant roles as an international and domestic tour operator for Vietnam Golf Tours. With their experienced and dynamic team, the company is confident in their ability to develop into the top-featured Vietnam Golf Tour Operator in the near future. - October 20, 2014 - Asia Travel Service JSC
Cville Travel Charlottesville Newest Luxury Travel Agency
Cville Travel Launches new website with exclusive luxury deals for wordly travellers. - October 19, 2014 - Cville Travel/ Cruise Planners
Casa Dorada Los Cabos Nominated as World’s Leading Beach Resort 2014
World Travel Awards Competition Continues and Voting Closes on October 26th - October 16, 2014 - Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa
Phuket Residential Property Market Report
Siam Real Estate's Phuket Residential Market Report provides the first detailed research information and analysis on the Phuket property market giving home buyers, developers, investors, hoteliers an accurate and unique insight into the property market place. - October 16, 2014 - Siam Real Estate
New Luxury Walking Tour to the Isles of Arran, Islay and Jura, Scotland
About Argyll Walking Holidays celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2015 with the introduction of a second luxury hiking tour. This new trip will take their customers to three very distinctive islands: Arran in the Firth of Clyde, Islay and Jura, which are islands of the Inner Hebrides. The walks and... - October 15, 2014 - About Argyll Walking Holidays
Eat, Drink, Carve and be Merry! A Family-Friendly Harvest Wine Event in Paso Robles.
Paso Robles' winery Chronic Cellars is hosting a free pumpkin carving event at the Chronic Cellars Tasting Room on October 18, 2014, for Paso Harvest Wine Weekend. - October 14, 2014 - Chronic Cellars
Free Cabin for Veterans and Active Military
Opossum Creek Retreat LLC. is offering free 2-day stays in all of their cabins. This offer is to veterans and active-duty service members in appreciation for their service. - October 13, 2014 - Opossum Creek Retreat LLC.
The Visa Centre’s Facebook Page Reaches 100,000 Likes
The Visa Centre, a world leading visa consultancy and processing firm announced today that its Facebook page has reached the 100,000 Facebook ‘likes’ milestone. According to the company, the landmark achievement is the result of the many thousands of satisfied clients who spread the... - October 13, 2014 - The Visa Centre
Kreuzfahrthammer Offers the First “Pay What You Want” Danube River Cruise in History
Unique promotion gives river cruise enthusiasts the first ever opportunity to pay the price they are willing to pay for a one-of-a-kind cruise on the Danube. - October 13, 2014 - Kreuzfahrthammer
PRHG Scoops Six Major Awards at the 2014 World Travel Awards
Pacific Resort Hotel Group (PRHG) is in celebration mode once again after all three of it’s Cook Islands properties were honoured at the 21st annual World Travel Awards, capturing six major awards on a special night for the hotel management company. This year’s Australasia Gala Ceremony was held at The Oberoi Hotel in New Delhi, India and it certainly lived up to it’s reputation as the “Travel Industry’s equivalent to the Oscars.” - October 11, 2014 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Brittain Resorts Installs Datavision Business Intelligence System
Datavision Technologies, the leader in intelligent solutions for the hospitality industry, has installed their Datavision Business Intelligence System Suite at Brittain Resorts. The Datavision suite consists of a data warehouse and interfaces to key systems (PMS, Owner, Payroll and Back Office.)... - October 09, 2014 - Datavision Technologies
B&Bs Thank Veterans and Offer Free Stays or Discounts on 2014 Veteran’s Day for 6th Year Running
Bed and Breakfasts in US and Canada are offering free stays or discounts to Vets and Active Military for Veteran's Day. - October 09, 2014 - Professional Association of Innkeepers International
Provincial Vineyards Presents "A Wine Maker's Dinner Fit for a King" How Wine and a Five-Star Chef Are Making Sweet Music
Presenting their 1st Wine Maker's Dinner, Provincial Vineyards has selected 4 of their best Oregon wines to accompany a 4-course meal prepared by Chef Gabriel Barber at his new cafe. Out Aza Blue Market & Cafe is the newest "go to" spot and listed by many as one of the "Best Places to Eat" on your way to the Oregon Coast. The combination of this Willamette Valley wine and Chef Gabriel's gourmet dinner make this an event to attend. Prior to the event make your choice of entree below. - October 08, 2014 - Provincial Vineyards
Brand New Book Focuses Exclusively on Dining at the Most Magical Place on Earth
RKA Media announced a unique new book that takes the mystery out of one of the most important but confusing elements of a Disney World Vacation; dining at the Walt Disney World® theme parks and resorts. Choosing from over 300 on property dining choices is often overwhelming. That is why "Dining at Walt Disney World® – The Definitive Guide" was created. - October 05, 2014 - RKA Media
Educational Travel Consultants Launches New Website & Offers Special Student Tours of Washington D.C.
A student travel company launches a new website fully integrated with Google Maps. Learn more about special student tours of Washington D.C. as Educational Travel Consultants celebrates 30 years in business. - October 04, 2014 - Educational Travel Consultants
Louisville Segway Tours by Wheel Fun Rentals Offers Unique Perspective from Big Four Bridge
Now that the Big Four Bridge is completely open to the public, from both the Kentucky and Indiana sides of the Ohio River, Louisville Segway Tours by Wheel Fun Rentals invites you to see the Louisville skyline like you’ve never seen it before. From now until November 2nd, book your Louisville... - October 03, 2014 - Wheel Fun Rentals
Smoky Mountains Fall Colors Named Among Best in the Country by Timber Tops Luxury Cabin Rentals
Timber Tops Luxury Cabin Rentals, the premier provider of Gatlinburg cabin rentals, recently named the Smoky Moutnains fall colors among the best in the United States. According to Timber Tops, it is the vibrant shades and majestic views found in the Smokies that results in this award. - October 03, 2014 - Timber Tops Luxury Cabin Rentals
Grand Canyon Tours' Unveils New Fall 2014 Trips
Fall Grand Canyon tours are back! Pick from helicopter, airplane, bus and more. Up to 35% off. Advanced bookings recommended! - September 29, 2014 - Grand Canyon 123
PhuketBestRental.com Offers Discerning Holidays Makers the Stay of a Lifetime in Phuket
Whilst Phuket's annual Vegetarian Festival is just starting, here's information that should help visitors plan their next holidays on the famous resort island in Thailand. Phuket Best Rental is a local agency with a portfolio presenting a number of luxury villas for holiday rentals in Phuket. All the best properties on the island are gathered on just one website. The process of booking a villa in Thailand has never been easier! - September 26, 2014 - Phuket Best Rental
Black Crown Limousine: New York/ New Jersey Limousine Service
Black Crown Limousine is New York and New Jersey's most reliable, luxurious and affordable limousine service. Black Crown Limousine has now upgraded its fleet and brought its business to a whole new level. - September 25, 2014 - Black Crown Limousine
Scooter Vacations Announces New Model Fantasy for Scooter Rental in Orlando with Over a 500 Lbs. Capacity
ScootOrlando.com, Scooter Vacations, announces their newest luxury Orlando scooter rental model, the Fantasy, which handles over 500 lbs. weight capacity and enough battery power to last a full 12-15 hour day. It can be used by visitors staying at any area resort that has wheelchair transportation including Walt Disney World or Universal Orlando Resorts. It fits on monorails, boats and buses. - September 25, 2014 - Scooter Vacations
Handetour.Com Announced 2015 Brochure of Vietnam and Indochina Tours
Handetour.Com announced the launch of Handetour’s 2015 Vietnam and Indochina Brochure as an annual brochure of Vietnam Tours and Indochina Tours for worldwide travelers and travel professionals, featuring a range of latest travel products. The launch of the 2015 brochure provides worldwide... - September 25, 2014 - Handetour
Casa Dorada Los Cabos Reopens in Record Time After Category 4 Hurricane Hits Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa just announced that it will welcome guests starting October 9th, 2014, just over three weeks after Category 4 Hurricane Odile hit the area on September 14th leaving major damage throughout Cabo San Lucas, the municipality of Los Cabos and the state of Baja... - September 25, 2014 - Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa
River Expeditions Announces Their Annual Bridge Day Blowout Special
River Expeditions is thrilled to welcome the return of their Bridge Day Blowout special to celebrate West Virginia’s New River Gorge Bridge Day festival on October 18th, 2014. This package includes white water rafting, camping, the thrills of Bridge Day plus a great after party! - September 24, 2014 - River Expeditions
Local Authors Signed to Publish Inspirational Photography Book with Major Publisher
Local authors Dr. Carl and Jennie Robinson recently teamed up with Tate Publishing to kick-start the publication process of their new photography book Still Above Ground. Still Above Ground is a pictorial look at one of New Orleans fascinating tourist attractions, highlighting some of the greats... - September 23, 2014 - Tate Publishing & Enterprises, LLC
The International Seakeepers Society Will Conduct a Weeklong Expedition Off the Coast of Miami with CARTHE and Fleet Miami to Study Ocean Monitoring Devices
September 15- 19th, 2014 The International SeaKeepers Society will work with researchers from the Consortium for Advanced Research on the Transport of Hydrocarbon in the Environment (CARTHE), based at the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine & Atmospheric Science, and Fleet Miami in... - September 15, 2014 - Fleet Miami
Israeli Company is Taking the Challenge in Countries Defined as High Risk for Travellers
A team of security experts from Israel is providing special security services for business delegations travelling to Brazil, Israel and Latin America as well as families and authorities. GA, Global Advising , which was set up by Ronen Ben Efraim, Uri Sade, and Yoram Shvartz, has enjoyed growth over the last two years and is now regarded by many as one of the leaders in security consulting services in Brazil. The company was founded in Israel. - September 13, 2014 - GA, Global Advising
Blue River Resort & Hot Spring Offers More Room Options to Ensure a Happy & Memorable Family Vacation – Costa Rica
Families that travel can often have difficulty planning accommodations that suit the needs of everybody, especially when there are children involved. - September 12, 2014 - Blue River Resort
Blue River Resort & Hot Springs Encourages Tourists to Consider Planning Their Accommodations Next to a Beautiful Wonder: the Rincon De La Vieja
A vacation, for most people combines relaxation and new experiences that are not inaccessible during their work-day lives. - September 12, 2014 - Blue River Resort
Vietnam’s First Five-Star All-Inclusive Cruise Launches in Nha Trang Bay - Fit for an Emperor
The project was started in September 2014 and the first sailing is expected to be in the summer of 2015. The participants include Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) and the high-end cruise company, Huong Hai Ha Long Ltd. - September 11, 2014 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Attitash Mountain Resort Set to Open New Ziptour | Zip from Summit of Bear Peak to Attitash Mountain Will be Longest Single Span in Contiguous U.S.
Attitash Mountain Resort has long been recognized as New England’s original summer & fall fun ski area with the Alpine Slide, still the longest in North America, first opening to the public in 1976. Since then Attitash Mountain Resort has added many more attractions including the Mount Washington Valley’s longest mountain coaster and New Hampshire’s first free-fall Airbag Jump. Attitash is introducing its new ZipTour attraction featuring the Flying Bear and Attitash Aerial Zip Lines. - September 10, 2014 - Attitash Mountain Resort
Pacific Resort Hotel Group Boasts South Pacific GM of the Year
Pacific Resort Hotel Group (PRHG) is proud to announce that that Deputy CEO Marcus Niszow has been awarded ‘South Pacific General Manager of the Year’ at the 2014 HM Awards for Hotel & Accommodation Excellence. The winners of the 2014 awards program were revealed last night during... - September 06, 2014 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Garden State Wine Growers to Hold Jersey Fresh Wine Festival September 6th & 7th
Local winemakers eager to show that NJ wines are as fresh as it gets at 2-day wine tasting event at the Burlington County Fair Grounds in Columbus, NJ. - September 04, 2014 - Garden State Wine Growers Association
Half Off Hot Deals Half-Priced Admission for Jefferson Parish Residents at Audubon Attractions Jefferson Parish Appreciation Day - Saturday, September 6, 2014
Audubon Nature Institute is thanking their friends in neighboring Jefferson Parish with an incredible deal Saturday, September 6, 2014. Jefferson Parish residents and employees (both residents and non-residents) receive half-price admission to Audubon Zoo, Audubon Aquarium of the Americas and... - September 03, 2014 - Audubon Nature Institute