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Casa Dorada on the Forefront of Sea Turtle Conservation Efforts in Los Cabos
July marks the beginning of sea turtle nesting season on the coasts of Los Cabos, Mexico and Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort and Spa, a five-star beachfront resort in Cabo San Lucas, leads the way in protecting these marvelous creatures. Having created the Casa Dorada Sanctuary Project back in 2008... - July 28, 2014 - Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa
Scooter Vacations Announces Their Line-Up of Informational Videos for Selecting the Best Orlando Scooter Rental for Vacationers Touring Orlando Theme Parks
ScootOrlando.com, Scooter Vacations, announces their informational and instructional videos to assist those who need to rent a mobility scooter in Orlando for their vacation to area theme parks such as Disney World, Universal Orlando and Sea World. Videos for everything from how to transport models that will fit in a car trunk to features of luxury models and accessories such as portable sunshades. Vacationers can now ensure they will get the best Scooter rental in Orlando to meet their needs. - July 25, 2014 - Scooter Vacations
Windswept Creative Arts Publishes Downloadable, Comprehensive Beach eGuide for Connecticut and Rhode Island Visitors
Windswept Creative Arts in East Lyme, CT, has published the "Beach Bath and Trash eGuide" this summer, a 149-page downloadable PDF guide describing 36 shoreline beaches and parks in Connecticut and Rhode Island. It is designed with comprehensive text and full-color photos and graphics to help locals and all types of travelers determine which locations meet their specific needs. There is also an emphasis on the environmental impact and responsibility that comes with managing these coastal areas. - July 25, 2014 - Windswept Creative Arts
July Highlights Aboard the Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad
Explore the West Virginia mountains this summer aboard any one of four unique trains operated by the Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad. These Mountain Rail Adventures depart the historic depots of Elkins and Durbin on a regular schedule from April through December. Wilderness excursions are many and varied. These excursions cover areas of the West Virginia wilderness that can only be accessed by foot or by rail... places where autos cannot go. - July 15, 2014 - Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad
Bucks Run Golf Club Hosts GAM Scramble State Championship Local Qualifier
Bucks Run Golf Club welcomes golfers to its 2014 Golf Association of Michigan Scramble State Championship Local Qualifier on Sunday, July 20th, 2014. - July 14, 2014 - Bucks Run Golf Club
"Top Ten Epic Adventures" Announced by Expedition Experts Secret Compass
Unusual expeditions and adventure destinations announced by UK-based expedition company, Secret Compass. - July 08, 2014 - Secret Compass
Get Discovered! East Coast X Film & TV Festival to Debut This August in Virginia Beach, Va.
This four-day event combines seminars and workshops by award-winning industry veterans, live auditions, opportunities to pitch venture capitalists and independent movie screenings. It provides a networking platform for anyone who wants to be discovered – filmmakers looking for distribution, producers looking for financing, actors looking to connect with casting directors and anyone who is a fan of film and television. - July 07, 2014 - East Coast X Film & TV Festival
Newly Announced Software PrettyRoutes Adds Customized Routes to Google Maps
PrettyRoutes adds customized tour routes to Google Maps! MapifyPro - one of the many startups emerging as of late from Cincinnati, Ohio - has proudly announced a new WordPress plugin that they’ve titled PrettyRoutes. Yes, they seem to be fond of mashing two words together and randomly capitalizing in order to form a new word. - July 01, 2014 - PaperTelevision
Devon - The Place to Buy Your Holiday Home?
The holiday home rental industry has seen a vast amount of publicity recently and this, with changing economic conditions and an ageing population, has resulted in a higher interest in property investment. A successful investment needs well defined guidelines in this industry. - June 29, 2014 - Discovery Holiday Homes
AloTrip Releases Its First Version of Vietnam News
AloTrip.com, a commercial site of International Limited officially released its first version of Vietnam News. In www.AloTrip.com, you will be equipped with Vietnam News including Travel News, Festival News, Daily News, and a Travel Blog. - June 27, 2014 - AloTrip International Limited - Vietnam Airlines Booking Center
Planet Ocean Underwater Hotel Seeks Indiegogo Crowdsourcing to Fund America’s First Undersea Luxury Hotel Prototype
Planet Ocean Underwater Hotel in Key West is using Indiegogo to fund its exciting prototype and, in return, offer spectacular perks to its Indiegogo supporters as they usher in a new era in undersea eco-tourism, exploration, and conservation. - June 26, 2014 - USAKW
The Mountain Club on Loon Resort & Spa in Lincoln (NH) Has Been Recognized as a Top-Performing Resort by Travelers on TripAdvisor®
TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence Recipients Represent Top 10 Percent of Businesses Listed on World's Largest Travel Site. - June 25, 2014 - Mountain Club on Loon Resort & Spa
“My Rio Travel Guide” Introduces Travelers to the Splendors of Rio de Janeiro
For anyone preparing a trip to Rio de Janeiro, the just officially released “My Rio Travel Guide” from Madson Araujo, a local tour guide, is a comprehensive guidebook to the sites, sounds and sizzle of Rio. - June 24, 2014 - My Rio Travel Guide
Long Dormant Pennsylvania Town Becoming Artist Enclave
In 2008, the idea of Ken Marquis, a PA based picture framer, became one of the largest non-profit international art efforts, The Landfillart Project. Now Marquis’ new mission is to transform the forgotten hamlet of Glen Lyon, Pennsylvania into a thriving artist community. Just two hours from... - June 24, 2014 - KenMarq, LLC
ARIDO Jewelry Honoring Kelsey Scott for Her Contribution in Film & TV Industry
ARIDO Jewelry will present Kelsey Scott with the GEM Award for her role in the Oscar winning film 12 Years A Slave, during a private dinner party in New York City, July 2, 2014. - June 23, 2014 - ARIDO Jewelry
Buy Two Nights and Get One *Free in New Orleans at the Newly Renovated R&B Bed & Breakfast on Famous Frenchmen Street. *Based on 33% Off the Total of a Three Night Stay.
After completing a six month floor to ceiling renovation on a 144 year old home in New Orleans on famous Frenchmen Street (previously Noni's on Nola B&B), new owners Bil and Rita Szarabajka are anxious to host guests. The Summer Special "Buy Two Nights and Get One Free" are based on 33% off the total of a three night stay and runs through August 28th. - June 20, 2014 - R&B Bed and Breakfast
Pacific Resort Aitutaki Leads the Way in Global Luxury Travel
Pacific Resort Hotel Group (PRHG) is delighted to announce that 5-star luxury property Pacific Resort Aitutaki has been awarded the Signum Virtutis Seal of Excellence, for the second year in a row, at the 2014 Seven Star Global Luxury Awards. - June 20, 2014 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Vietnam-Based Tour Operator Luxury Travel is Targeting the Adventure Travel Market
New unit to concentrate on voluntourism. The company has launched www.AdventureVietnam.com to offer a range of outdoor adventure options for travellers, including voluntourism projects. - June 20, 2014 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Scooter Vacations Announces The Wish for Scooter Rental in Orlando for Those Staying at Walt Disney World or Universal Florida
ScootOrlando.com, Scooter Vacations, announces their newest Orlando Scooter Rental model, The Wish, for vacationers staying at Walt Disney World or Universal Orlando Resorts. Customer Maureen Noll says “nothing compares!” It has a luxurious wide captain seat and provides a full 12-15 hour day of theme park ride time for up to 400 lbs capacity. - June 18, 2014 - Scooter Vacations
Mobile Ziplines by Extreme Engineering Coming to Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm
America’s Famous Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm to add mobile zipline in July of 2014. - June 18, 2014 - Extreme Engineering
"Meteorite Men" Star Geoff Notkin Unveiling Exhibit Additions at Challenger Space Center on Saturday, June 28
New items include authentic space suits, lunar meteorite from Heinlein Prize Trust. - June 17, 2014 - Aerolite Meteorites, LLC
Throw a Bachelor Party New Orleans Style at the Revamped The Penthouse Club
The Penthouse Club is a venue like no other, a special oasis for New Orleans’ most established gentlemen. New and improved features and a recent remodeling of the space makes The Penthouse Club the prime locale to celebrate a bachelor party New Orleans Style. - June 17, 2014 - The Penthouse Club
Summer Holidays in Austria Slated at Hotel See-Villa
Summer Holidays in Austria are magnificent with Hotel See-Villa's renovations and refurbishments taking luxury guest experience to a higher level. - June 12, 2014 - Millstatt Hotel See-Villa
SpiceRoads Launches New Cycle Tour in China
SpiceRoads Cycle Tours launches Karst Peaks of Guilin, a bike tour that is a treat for culture lovers as it boasts plenty of unspoiled traditions, architecture in a magnificent scenery. - June 11, 2014 - SpiceRoads Co., Ltd
Portable Ziplines, Extreme Air Jumpers, Climbing Walls and More Coming to Asian Amusement Trade Show June 2014
Extreme Engineering will be expanding into Asia with mobile ziplines, climbing walls, Extreme Air Jumpers and major theme park rides at the IAAPA ASIA trade show. - June 11, 2014 - Extreme Engineering
Finger Lakes Winery's Pursuit of Excellence Now Includes Brunch - Bellangelo Offers Father's Day Experience
Master Sommelier Christopher Bates and wife Isabel Bogadtke to prepare spectacular brunch to be paired with Bellangelo's fine wines in celebration of Father's Day and the culmination of 2nd Annual Wine Symposium of the Finger Lakes. - June 05, 2014 - Villa Bellangelo Winery
Silver State Trailways Develops Doyle, CA to Las Vegas, NV Line Run; New Intercity Fixed Route Will Extend Public Transportation Service in Nevada
Silver State Trailways launches intercity bus service between Doyle, CA and Las Vegas, NV. - June 05, 2014 - Trailways
Whitby Holiday Home Awarded TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2014
Whitby Holiday Home is proud to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious 2014 Certificate of Excellence by the global organisation, TripAdvisor. This was awarded based on Whitby Holiday Home's Whitby Pad and Whitby Gardens Apartment consistently receiving 5 star reviews from its wonderful... - June 05, 2014 - Whitby Holiday Home
The Mission Chapel is Giving Away Five Mini Engagement Photo Shoot
Today, The Mission Chapel, a boutique wedding chapel that provides a cheap wedding venue to couples for small weddings up to 20 people or eloping couples in the Phoenix area as an alternative to Justice of the Peace Phoenix Wedding or Phoenix Court Wedding, announced that they are celebrating their grand opening with a Mini Engagement Photo Shoot Giveaway to five lucky couples. Details at The Mission Chapel website: www.themissionchapel.com - June 04, 2014 - The Mission Chapel
Panama Relocation Tours Announces Two Openings for the July 2014 Tour
Panama Relocation Tours, Inc., the leader in Panama tours designed for relocation and retirement planning, is pleased to announce two openings for the July 2014 Panama tours. This gives two people the opportunity to join the much coveted Panama Relocation Tours in July. - June 04, 2014 - Panama Relocation Tours, Inc.
Adventurevietnam.com by Luxury Travel Ltd. to Launch New Deluxe SIC Tours to Meet Market Demands
The market is changing and www.AdventureVietnam.com is offering summer tours ranging from a few days on the beach to 10 days travelling from north to south to discover Vietnam without breaking the bank! - June 04, 2014 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Enjoy Your India Holidays with Myhappyjourney.com
Everybody wants to discover new destinations during holidays and when it comes to visiting and exploring an unknown destination, My Happy Journey can help travelers to do so in a well planned manner. With a variety of holiday packages on offer, people can choose a location that interests them the most and indulge in a memorable holiday experience with My Happy Journey. - May 30, 2014 - My Happy Journey
Celebrate 20 Years of be a Tourist in Your Own Town Saturday, May 31st
The Greater Lansing Convention and Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce the 20th Annual Be A Tourist In Your Own Town; where a one dollar passport grants you free admission to over 70 attractions and hot spots on Saturday, May 31, 2014 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Michigan events don’t get better than this. - May 30, 2014 - Greater Lansing Convention & Visitors Bureau
Bennigan’s Calls on Americans Everywhere to Help Honor U.S. Military with "Wall of Heroes"
Third annual tribute benefits Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes. - May 29, 2014 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Private Heathrow-Gatwick Transfers Now Made Affordable with Affixed Rates
Heathrow Gatwick Cars offers non-metered, affixed affordable airport private transfers. It serves all London airports and seaport, but their fleet can also accommodate longer trips exceeding 40 miles, as long as it's booked in advance. Private chauffeurs are duly licensed by London Dept. of Public Carriage Office. - May 29, 2014 - HeathrowGatwickCars.com
Noah Hopkins Scores a Win with Tourism Advocacy Efforts
Tourism advocate Noah Hopkins recently released his latest publication, the Barbour County Tourism Resource Guide showcasing tourism amenities throughout Barbour County. He founded the non-profit organization, Community Tourism Network to support his mission of tourism-based economic development. He customizes Tourism Resource Guides for each community that uses his services. - May 27, 2014 - Community Tourism Network
Apartamento Recife Boa Viagem, the Newest Guesthouse Concept, Learning While Enjoying Traveling
The new trend in hosting is to have the opportunity to learn and live the place's lifestyle while visiting the desired destination to get to know the customs and the values of a local culture. The guests who book a room in the Apartamento Recife Boa Viagem will gain a unique exchange of knowledge with the popular culture of the Brazilian northeast and live the amazing life experience. Let's be multicultural, bring people close together and make a more united world. - May 27, 2014 - Apartamento Recife Boa Viagem
Maharajas's Express Early Bird Offer
The icing on the cake is that Early Bird offer can be combined with the existing offer of providing redeemable vouchers of USD 250 per guest to those booking directly with IRCTC or booking online at www.the-maharajas.com - May 23, 2014 - Maharajas Express
A Luxury Adventure Trip to Cambodia's Coast
One of the most innovative DMCs in the Mekong Region, Asia Premium Travel (www.asiapremiumtravel.com) Has Introduced an Exotic Tour to the Coastline of Cambodia as Its signature package. - May 23, 2014 - Asia Premium Travel
First B2B Brochure Particularly Designed for Travel Sellers Specializing in Indochina
Asia Premium Travel (www.asiapremiumtravel.com) to Launch New B2B Brochure and Website for Premium Travel Professionals from 1 June 2014. - May 23, 2014 - Asia Premium Travel
International School of Arizona Students and Parents Travel Around the World at International Fair
Students and parents at the International School of Arizona will travel around the world May, 22nd at the second annual International Fair. Attendees should expect to travel to six different environments from the beach to the arctic while learning about different cultures and parts of the world. The event will also signal the close of an on-line global student art auction being held at www.helpisa.com. - May 21, 2014 - International School of Arizona
TourRadar Meet App Now with Photo Sharing
Sharing messages and photos with fellow travellers has never been easier - May 17, 2014 - TourRadar
Experience the Fiesta de San Fermín and the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona in 2014 with Iberian Traveler's Sanfermín Tours
With more than 40 years of experience, Iberian Traveler, Peña Seattle de Sanfermines & Incoming Navarra, are number one in offering exciting and exclusive packages for the Fiesta de San Fermín and the Running of the Bulls. Based in Pamplona, the group offers an unparalleled experience; from the "chupinazo," the opening ceremony and the encierro, the "running of the bulls," to the "pobre de mí," the candlelight ceremony signaling the end of the fiesta and the countdown to Sanfermines 2015. - May 14, 2014 - Iberian Traveler
ARIDO Jewelry Featuring ADAMS&ARIDO Collection in Cannes
Fine Art jewelry created with the highest quality gems and precious metals in the world. ADAMS&ARIDO hand crafted unique Tourmaline and Diamond necklaces named “GRACE" for DPA Cannes event. - May 12, 2014 - ARIDO Jewelry
Panama Day Tours Are Now Being Offered by Panama Relocation Tours Inc.
Panama Relocation Tours, Inc., the leader in Panama tours designed for relocation and retirement planning, now offers Panama day tours. These are optional side tours for guests who want to see more of Panama after the 6-day Panama Relocation Tour. - May 10, 2014 - Panama Relocation Tours, Inc.
SteadyRain Launches Innovative Product for Lake of the Ozarks Website
SteadyRain announces its launch of www.funlake.com, a powerful website to promote the Lake of the Ozarks Convention and Visitor Bureau and its member businesses. - May 09, 2014 - SteadyRain
Senior Poker Tour™ Announces Memorial Weekend Mini Series
SPT Central Valley Open to Take Place May 22nd -26th at Stars Casino, Tracy, CA. - May 08, 2014 - Senior Poker Tour
Grand Canyon Helicopters Reports Increase in Spring and Summer Bookings
The U.S. travel season has started. The result: Increases in helicopter tour bookings. Don't be left behind. Reserve your seat now. - May 05, 2014 - Grand Canyon Helicopter Tours
Experience Volcanoes, Hot Springs, Waterfalls, and the Wonders of Unspoiled Nature with Blue River Resort and Hot Spring’s One Day Rainforest Tour
Blue River Resort and Hot Springs, (http://www.blueriverresort.com/), a Guanacaste hotel resort located in a unique tropical area of the province, has announced commencement of day-tours from the beach hotels for an excursion into this untouched lush rainforest surrounded by beauty and nature. - May 03, 2014 - Blue River Resort
Britons Spend an Average of 3 Weeks to Arrange a 9 Day Trip
The British are suffering from pre-holiday stress due to the amount of planning it takes to organise their trip. Inspire Our Trip can reduce this burden with a combination of easy to read guides and advice and booking options. - May 03, 2014 - Inspire Our Trip