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Yampu Tours Wins World Travel Award for Fourth Consecutive Year
Yampu Tours has been Awarded for the Fourth Year Running, the Leading Tour Operator for South America from the World Travel Awards. - July 24, 2013 - Yampu.com
Luxury Travel Ltd. Selects Mekong Lodge to Feature in the Company Brochure for Professionals 13-14.
Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) Recommends Mekong Lodge in Tieng Giang (http://mekonglodge.com/) and features in resort in the newest brochure 2012-2014 in English, German, French and Spanish. The brochures will be issued in August 2013. - July 24, 2013 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Legendary Road Cyclist Sean Kelly to Lead Bangkok to Phuket Bike Tour
Ride with legendary pro cycling champion Sean Kelly on a SpiceRoads Cycle Tour in February 2014. - July 19, 2013 - SpiceRoads Co., Ltd
Las Vegas Helicopter Tours to the Grand Canyon Are Soaring This Summer
Las Vegas helicopter tours are now a must-do activity when visiting the City of Entertainment. From air to landing trips, there's a trip for every traveler. Grand Canyon Helicopters, the National Park's number one provider of air tour information, is a travel resource designed to help visitors select the helicopter ride that best meets their needs. - July 19, 2013 - Grand Canyon Helicopter Tours
Bamba Experience Earns TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence
Independent Adventure Travel company Bamba Experience is honored as a Top Performing Business, as Reviewed by Travelers on the World’s Largest Travel Web Site, TripAdvisor. Only the top-performing 10% of businesses, who consistently achieve outstanding traveler reviews on TripAdvisor, are eligible. Bamba Experience attributes the award to its partners and team who ensure independent adventure travel clients experiencing the world have options, including flexible Hop-On Hop-Off passes. - July 19, 2013 - Bamba Experience Group
Air Club in Sun Valley Welcomes First Members
In response to the increasing hassle and diminishing availability of flights to the small resort town, a local entrepreneur has launched the Sun Valley Air Club. The member-based air charter broker services has signed up its first Platinum Members and is celebrating with a Hangar Open House. Primary routes will be between Sun Valley, Idaho and Seattle, Oakland, LA area, Palm Springs, and Denver. - July 18, 2013 - Sun Valley Air Club
TripAdvisor Recognizes Maya Villa with a 2013 Certificate of Excellence
Maya Villa Condo Hotel & Beach Club is pleased to have been among the Playa del Carmen hotels presented with a TripAdvisor 2013 Certificate of Excellence. - July 17, 2013 - Condo Hotels Playa del Carmen
FinanceWorks.ca Quarterly Publishes Unprecedented Comparison of Canada’s Travel Reward Cards
FinanceWorks.ca Quarterly, an online and print consumer/finance magazine analyzes 59 distinct travel reward credit cards in an effort to determine which one is the best. While many have tried to answer this question, no one has investigated the issue to the same degree or detail. - July 17, 2013 - FDI Financial Diagnostics Inc.
Exotic Voyages Launch Charity Campaign for Former Street Children in Cambodia
As a responsible luxury travel agent in helping local community to develop sustainably, Exotic Voyages has got many good results in programs for community in Vietnam. Recently, they have just launched another campaign for a local project supporting former street children named Green Gecko in Siem Reap, Cambodia. - July 14, 2013 - Exotic Voyages
Panama Relocation Tours Website Presents a New Look
Live for Less in Panama, the only provider of the Panama Relocation Tours, announces today the new features of its recently updated site. New photos and video testimonials were added as well as a new layout for easy site navigation. - July 13, 2013 - Panama Relocation Tours, Inc.
Positive Promotions CEO Joins Congressman Steve Israel to Discuss Legislation to Require "Made in the USA" Products in National Parks
Nelson Taxel, CEO of Positive Promotions and Congressman Steve Israel met at Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, the former home of President Teddy Roosevelt, to advocate proposed legislation to put American made products in official gift shops at the National Parks, monuments, and historic sites... - July 12, 2013 - Positive Promotions
38th Anniversary of Nude Recreation Week Taking Off at Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa
Every year, Nude Recreation Week reminds people that they can escape the monotony of boring chain hotel vacations. There are many fun and fascinating nude travel destinations around the world. Pack light and say goodbye to funny tan lines forever. - July 08, 2013 - The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa
Discover Exotic Lands and Enjoy the Warmth and Comfort of Cambodia’s Beaches
Luxury Travel Ltd. (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) Has Introduced New Tour to the Exotic Coastline of Cambodia. - July 06, 2013 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
PRHG Invests $1million+ on Resort Upgrades
Over the past 12 months and continuing on for the next 6-12 months, Pacific Resort Hotel Group (PRHG) is investing over NZD$1million in resort upgrades for two of their iconic Cook Islands properties, Pacific Resort Rarotonga and Pacific Resort Aitutaki. The most recent of these upgrades was the... - July 04, 2013 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Luxury Travel Ltd. Immerses Wealthy Travelers in the Cambodian Experience
Luxury Travel Ltd. (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) has introduced a new Lux Signature Cambodia Package Tour for the most sophisticated travelers. - July 04, 2013 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Casa Dorada Los Cabos Nominated as Mexico and Central America’s Leading Spa Resort at World Travel Awards 2013
Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort and Spa is proud to announce that it has been nominated at the World Travel Awards 2013 as Mexico and Central America’s Leading Spa Resort. Casa Dorada is one of only three resorts in Los Cabos, Mexico to be nominated in this category. This year, World Travel... - July 03, 2013 - Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa
Medical Tourism Association® Workshop to Elevate Industry Awareness in Armenia
The Medical Tourism Association® will conduct a daylong workshop outlining “Opportunities for Medical Tourism in Armenia,” Wednesday, July 3, at Yerevan State University, in Yerevan, Armenia, in collaboration with Solutions and Dental Tourism Armenia. - July 03, 2013 - Medical Tourism Association™
Domaine Serene Takes All Six Top Spots in a Blind Tasting Against Some of Burgundy’s Finest
Is There a New Benchmark in World-Class Chardonnay? - July 01, 2013 - Domaine Serene
County Country Homes Welcomes The Gryphon to Prince Edward County
An 1840 house is rebuilt in Prince Edward County Ontario. This architectural gem has been disassembled and rebuilt in a spectacular location. The historic property is soon to be open for vacation rental by County Country Homes. - June 30, 2013 - County Country Homes
Japan Rail Pass Now Announces Prices Are Down
Japan Rail Pass Now, Australia’s choice for the Japan Rail Pass, announce that JR Rail Pass prices are on the decline and that now is the time to take advantage of these great prices and book a trip to Japan. - June 28, 2013 - Japan Rail Pass Now
Grand Canyon Bus Tours Urges Advance Bookings for July 4 Holiday Weekend
Grand Canyon Bus Tours expects a record-breaking number of visitors to go to the National Park this Fourth of July and is recommending that travelers book coach tours now before trips sell out. - June 27, 2013 - Grand Canyon Bus Tours
Extreme Engineering Provides Westgate Resorts with High Action Adventures
Extreme Engineering outfits Westgate Resorts with a high-action adventure™ area with zip lines, a climbing wall and other adventure products. - June 25, 2013 - Extreme Engineering
Reservation Services International Engages INTUITION for New Product Launch
Perspective Group’s INTUTION service chosen to promote new timeshare delinquency solution. Reservation Services International, a provider of privately branded Leisure Lifestyle and Travel Benefits Programs, has entered into an agreement with Perspective Group, a global PR and Multimedia... - June 25, 2013 - Reservation Services International (RSI)
RSI’s New Deedback Solutions Program Offers Assistance to Resort HOA’s
Deedback Solutions (DBS), a division of Reservation Services International (RSI), provides a professional and seamless service that sees the return of recovered timeshare inventory to a resort or its designee. The new Deedback Solutions is a program specifically to help resurrect delinquent owners... - June 25, 2013 - Reservation Services International (RSI)
Just Orbit Goes Mobile with m.justorbit.com
Just Orbit, which is a highly popular travel planning site has taken a step forward in reaching out to its many users and has launched the mobile version http://m.justorbit.com. The mobile site of Just Orbit has all the exciting features like city reviews, hotel details, list of cities that can be... - June 23, 2013 - JustOrbit
Grand Canyon Helicopters Ready for July 4 Holiday Bookings
Grand Canyon Helicopters, the National Park's number one provider of air tour information, is ready and available to help travelers find the best tours at the lowest rates this coming July 4th holiday. - June 21, 2013 - Grand Canyon Helicopter Tours
Newton Group Transfers Applauds Florida Legislation Aimed at Ridding the Timeshare Disposal Industry of Viking Ship Schemes
The Florida Vacation Plan and Timesharing Act (HB 7025) was passed in the Florida Senate on May 3rd and will go into effect on July 1st of this year. Although it will likely result in some processing delays, this new bill is a smart and sensible move for everyone involved, as it should eliminate fraudulent Viking Ship transfer companies to the benefit of resort developers, while also protecting the owners from being led into a potentially dangerous transfer arrangement. - June 20, 2013 - Newton Group Transfers
Exotic Voyages Promote Summer Luxury Holidays for Families
During the shoulder season from now to the end of September, Exotic Voyages, the leading Asian Luxury Tour operator is launching a lot of great promotion packages for beach stay resorts, especially for family summer holidays. Among the tropical destinations in Southeast Asia, Exotic Voyages are... - June 20, 2013 - Exotic Voyages
Down Under Answers Announces a New Vacation Package to Experience Australian Wildlife, Wine and Wonders
Sensational vacation offer including airfare, touring and accommodation to Sydney, Adelaide and Kangaroo Island. - June 19, 2013 - Down Under Answers
Join Terra Cotta Inn with Their Dare to Go Bare Summertime Nude Sunbathing Room Sale in Sunny Palm Springs, California
Naked skin is in. The media like Huffington Post, NBC, the Today Show and many more are all reporting on a hot new vacation trend...vacationing at topless and nude sunbathing nudist resorts. So join in the fun and see for yourselves why everyone else loves to go skinny dipping on their summer vacations. - June 19, 2013 - The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa
Travel to the Wine Country of Chile with Yampu Tours
Experience the Wine Country in Chile with New Options from Yampu Tours - June 19, 2013 - Yampu.com
Early Summer Sale on Yampu Tours’ Highlight Tours
Save up to $700 on all Highlight Tours with Yampu Tours - June 19, 2013 - Yampu.com
RSG Developer Services Launches New Website
RSG Developer Services has launched a new website to better explain the products and services they offer for the vacation and fractional ownership industry. RSG Developer Services is an entity that has developed from a desire to focus on its original core business of servicing developers,... - June 16, 2013 - Reservation Services International (RSI)
Iconic Adoba Hotel Dearborn, Michigan Doubles Up on Sustainability
The 773 Guestroom Hotel Awarded TripAdvisor Gold Level GreenLeaders™ Status and Achieves Green Key Certification - June 13, 2013 - Adoba Eco Hotel & Suites
Official Grand Open Date Announced for Hispania
The Hispania team have released the much-anticipated Grand Opening schedule for the newest restaurant — a Mexican Fusion fine dining experience — to open in Downtown Delafield. Hispania will be opening to the public on Friday, June 21st at 601 Genesee Street in Delafield. In addition... - June 10, 2013 - Hispania
Dallas Wine Tours Launch to Rave Reviews
Owners of popular Grapevine Wine Tours bring successful model to Dallas. - June 10, 2013 - Grapevine Wine Tours, LLC
Laura Rathe Fine Art Announces George Krause: "A Night in Summer White"
Contemporary Houston Art Gallery Presents Artist Exhibition & Signature Summer Event Featuring Works by Internationally Renowned Photographer - June 10, 2013 - Laura Rathe Fine Art
Get Your Free Vietnam Visa on Arrival with IVV
InstantVietnamVisa.com is a division site of Viet Value Travel Co., Ltd is now official online for VOAs needed applicants. "More and more travelers choose visa on arrival in their travel plans to Vietnam because of it's convenience and competitive price. We built IVV as a safe and easy place... - June 10, 2013 - Viet Value Travel Co., Ltd
Luxury Travel Vietnam Wraps Up a Successful WTM Latin America
Vietnam’s First Luxury Travel and Tour Operator (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) to Attract Long Haul Travelers from South America. - June 07, 2013 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
President of Seven Stars Was on Board of SriLankan Airlines Flight UL 553 - High Risk Emergency Landing
SriLankan Airlines Flight UL 553 was forced to make an emergency landing in Sri Lanka due to engine trouble. On board was the president of Seven Stars and Stripes Inc, the ultimate authority in global luxury travel. - June 07, 2013 - Seven Stars
Wisconsin Music Arts Festival Debuts June 2013
Music by some of the best musicians, singers, and songwriters, along with Music Industry Presentations and Workshops compose the Wisconsin Music Arts Festival. The focus of this festival will be the creation of music. The principal location will be the Performing Arts Center at Monroe High School. Monroe's Courthouse Square is the location for the free Festival kick-off concert, as well as the After-Hours Concerts on Friday & Saturday nights. - June 06, 2013 - Monroe Arts Center
Alaska Hooksetters Lodge LLC. Announces Their "Spawn On" Initiative
Alaska Hooksetters Lodge, (www.alaskahooksetters.com), an all-inclusive lodge in Kenai, Alaska is spearheading a catch and release program, Spawn On, that is now mandatory on the famous Kenai River, with an opportunity to spread to other locations around the world. - June 06, 2013 - The Kenai Peninsula
$25 Million Dollar Payment Marks MTR Gaming Group's One Year Anniversary of Its Scioto Downs Racino in Columbus, Ohio
MTR Gaming Group, Inc. (NasdaqGS: MNTG) announced today the remittance of the second and final payment for its operating license to the Ohio Lottery Commission for its Scioto Downs Racino in the amount of $25 million dollars. Scioto Downs, which opened June 1, 2012, was the first race track in the... - June 03, 2013 - MTR
Extreme Engineering’s Climbing Wall is at the "One & Only" Resort in the Maldives
Extreme Engineering installs a climbing wall at a “One & Only” resort located in the Maldives. - May 30, 2013 - Extreme Engineering
Spa Logic Grand Opening, New Salon and Spa Dedicated to Washington DC’s Local and Visiting Clientele
“Beauty comes in all forms” stylists Kathy Luu and Zhen Lin work hard on creating a look that adapts to each client’s preferences, style, feel and personality. Spa Logic, the latest destination for Washington DC hairstyles and fashion will kick off its Grand Opening Thursday June... - May 30, 2013 - Spa Logic
Casa Dorada Los Cabos Earns 2013 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa, one of Cabo San Lucas top beachfront resorts, today announced that it has received a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence award. The accolade, which honors hospitality excellence, is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveler... - May 29, 2013 - Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa
Presque Isle Downs & Casino Caters to High Rollers
Presque Isle Downs & Casino recently renovated its casino floor to better accommodate high rollers. High-end slot and blackjack players will experience an improved standard of comfort and privacy in the new 2050-square-foot high roller room located in the southwest corner of the... - May 28, 2013 - MTR
Indonesian/American Singing Duo Make History Being Asked to Sing at Presidential Campain Rally for Prabowo Subianto Event
JohnPaul and Linda, an Indonesian and American singing duo made history by being the first Indonesian/American entertainers asked to perform at a presidential campaign rally for Prabowo Subianto's election in Los Angeles, California this past weekend successfully in front of two thousand people. - May 28, 2013 - JohnPaul and Linda
Lake Fun Just in Time for Memorial Day
Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer. Users of LakeFun.com indicate that the new site contains a multitude of information not previously available on the web. “The advice about having fun on the water that is available on this site is almost overwhelming,” Lake Fun member John Zerbiak says. “The questions a lake user has are very concentrated, and LakeFun.com left me with a greater understanding of many different lakes.” - May 26, 2013 - Lake Fun
Equestrian Tours, LLC Has Been Appointed the Official U.S. Ticketing Agent for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ 2014 in Normandy
As the Official U.S. Ticketing Agent for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2014 in Normandy, Equestrian Tours is offering an Accommodations Package and fully Hosted Programs for the World Equestrian Games as well as Pre-Tours of Paris & the Seine. - May 25, 2013 - Equestrian Tours, LLC