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"The Monster Movie Fan's Guide to Japan" Pre-Vacation Season Sale
"The Monster Movie Fan's Guide To Japan" is discounted 20% during the pre-vacation season. - April 17, 2013 - Armand Vaquer, Author
Luxury Travel Ltd. Launches Scheduled Departures in Vietnam and Cambodia
Luxury Travel Ltd. (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) has launched the first in a series of set departure, luxury travel packages in Vietnam and Cambodia, allowing guests to experience the finest food, nature and culture, while discovering the countries' essential highlights and witnessing its astounding diversity, from North to South. - April 13, 2013 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Custom College Visits Announces Partnership with Frosch Travel
Custom College Visits, a company that offers tailor-made campus tour itineraries for college-bound students and their families, today announced that it has entered into a partnership with Frosch Travel (FROSCH), one of the leading travel management companies in the U.S. This new partnership will... - April 12, 2013 - Custom College Visits
April 18th Open House to Honor Carleton McCambridge Exhibit Closing at EXIT Realty Metro Gallery
Western Artist Carleton McCambridge is closing his art exhibit at the EXIT Realty Metro Gallery. In honor of his work, the Gallery is hosting a farewell to the artist networking event April 18th from 5:30-8 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. - April 12, 2013 - EXIT Realty Metro
DogSpin.com Launches in New York City to Help Dog Owners Navigate City Life with Their Dogs
DogSpin.com has just launched in New York City to help dog owners navigate city life with their dogs. The site features guides to dog parks, city pet law, dog trainers, daycare and boarding, and fun excursions for you and your dog in NYC. - April 11, 2013 - Madison Square Ventures LLC
Macingaz Group Releases YourtTrip v1.3.0 - Travel Route Planner for Mac
Efficient travel route planner for Mac, special app for travel lovers to keep their trip information and memory. - April 11, 2013 - Macingaz Group
MTR Gaming Invests in Smokeless Air
MTR Gaming Group, Inc. recently acquired a state-of-the-art air purification system for two of its casinos. - April 08, 2013 - MTR
Avoid Your Maintenance Fees by Transferring Your Timeshare with Newton Group Transfers
Timeshare transfer industry leader urges timeshare owners to plan early in order to avoid another year of steep maintenance fees. - April 08, 2013 - Newton Group Transfers
An Authentic Experience at the Mekong Lodge
Embracing authentic experience in Mekong Delta, Luxury Travel Ltd. (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) has launched the two day tour "An Authentic Experience at the Mekong Lodge.” - April 07, 2013 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Luxury Travel Ltd. Begins Joint Effort with Uruguay Tour Operator to Promote High End Vietnam Tourism Products in Brazil
Vietnam is a new holiday destination for Latin America holidaymakers. Now, Asia’s most innovative luxury travel and tour company brings Vietnam high-end tourism products closer to travel agents in Sao Paulo, Brazil. - April 07, 2013 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Pacific Coachworks, Inc. Reports 30% Increase in RV Sales
Pacific Coachworks, Inc. (PCW) (www.pacificcoachworks.com) a manufacturer of high quality recreational vehicles announced today that its RV sales for the first quarter show an increase of 30% when compared to first quarter of 2012, and anticipates that growth to persist through the summer... - April 06, 2013 - Pacific Coachworks, Inc.
Luxury Travel in Vietnam Grows Despite Global Economic Difficulties
FITs drive European traffic into Vietnam in this tough time. - April 05, 2013 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
World Expeditions Launches Hawaii Itinerary
Leading Australian adventure travel company, World Expeditions, has launched a new Hawaii - Hiking the Aloha Isles itinerary. - April 05, 2013 - World Expeditions
Law Offices of Alan C. Shafner Achieves Milestone Ruling on Hotels' Responsibilities
Shafner firm persuades Colorado Court of Appeals to rule that hotels must use reasonable care when evicting a guest if there is a foreseeable risk that the guest will suffer harm as a result of the eviction. - March 28, 2013 - Law Offices of Alan C. Shafner
Tourireland.com Launches Gourmet Food Tour with Acclaimed Irish Chef/Restaurateur and Food Writer Clodagh Mckenna
Tourireland.com announces the launch of a new Gourmet Food Tour that has been created with celebrity chef and food writer Clodagh McKenna. The tour will be a self-guided tour based on Clodagh’s Irish Food Trails TV series. - March 27, 2013 - tourireland.com
First Car Rental "Badges" Big Events
In recognition of First Car Rental's large contingent of sportsmen and women, in 2013 the car rental company will "badge" some of the big sporting events in March. - March 27, 2013 - First Car Rental
Download the First Car Rental City Guide App and Explore South Africa This Easter
For South Africans hitting the road this Easter, First Car Rental in association with Tourism Radio offers travellers the perfect companion to assist them during their stay in South Africa’s top cities. - March 27, 2013 - First Car Rental
Wade & Debi Norton of Northstar Travel Announced Today That They Have Joined Cruise Planners
American Express Travel, an award-winning national cruise and travel company. Affiliation means that “Cruise Planners • Northstar” can now offer customers exclusive pricing on a wide range of cruise destinations, wedding packages, a choice of thousands of group departures, private cruise sales, as well as cabin upgrades and special amenities such as shore excursions. - March 26, 2013 - Cruise Planners • Northstar Travel
First Car Rental Earns Best in Car Hire Service in South Africa
True to its payoff line: First In Car Hire, First In Service, First Car Rental has won 1st place at the highly-regarded South African Service Awards in the Travel and Related Services category beating all of its car hire competitors in South Africa. - March 25, 2013 - First Car Rental
New Online Travel Portal Launched in India: www.24x7Booking.com
24x7Booking.com is a global travel portal offering one stop platform for all travel and hospitality needs. It offers end to end travel services to business and leisure travellers at competitive prices. 24x7Booking.com offers booking of domestic and international air tickets, car & coach rentals, bus tickets, holidays, meetings and incentive travel. - March 24, 2013 - 24x7booking
Malaysia Airlines Eyes Brisbane Expecting Higher Demand for the New Season - SearchCheapFlights
The route will be operated using the new A330 300s with daily flights starting on the 20th of June. - March 24, 2013 - Search Cheap Flights
Lucky Adventure Travel Indochina – Summer Promotion 2013
ActiveTravel Asia (ATA) has launched “Great summer holiday with lucky travels” for summer promotion 2013 in Vietnam, Lao, Cambodia. The program applies to all customers requesting the tour on their website from 25 March to 30 September 2013. - March 22, 2013 - Active Travel Asia
Jeff Macauley Sings Norman Gimbel at NYC's Don't Tell Mama Saturday, March 30th at 7:30pm, Presented by Cabaret Obscura
Jeff Macauley sings the lyrics of Norman Gimbel in "It Was Me." Norman Gimbel wrote the words to Girl From Ipanema, Sway, Killing Me Softly With His Song, the theme to Wonder Woman and many other pop standards of the last 60 years. Jeff Macauley is a Backstage Magazine's Bistro Award winning singer specializing in classic American Pop of the last 80 years. - March 20, 2013 - Cabaret Obscura
Travel Deemed More Important Than Marriage & Starting a Family
New survey draws connection between happiness and travelling. - March 18, 2013 - G Adventures
Exotic Voyages Share Unique Travel Ideas at PATA Exchange London
The leading Asia Luxury Company Exotic Voyages has recently joined the 5th PATA Exchange in London, where they share their unique travel ideas in designing luxury and authentic trips to Asia. - March 17, 2013 - Exotic Voyages
Seven Stars Travel TV-Show Wins International Tourism Media Award with Karkloof Safari Spa, South Africa at ITB Berlin
Attended by Ministers of Tourism from all over the world The Golden City Gate annual award event supported by ITB Berlin, the largest travel show in the world, counted this year over a 100 submissions from 37 countries. The Seven Stars Travel TV-Show, produced by Seven Stars and Stripes Inc, was last week bestowed with the International Tourism Media Master Award for their innovative luxury travel TV-Show Karkloof Safari Spa, South Africa. - March 17, 2013 - Seven Stars
Starbucks Now Brewing at Casa Dorada Los Cabos
Casa Dorada Los Cabos is now home to the world’s favorite coffee shop. Offering a full scope of lattes, espressos, house brews, teas and juices, the recent Starbucks opening is bound to make Casa Dorada guests even happier during their Cabo San Lucas vacations, adding to the already... - March 13, 2013 - Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa
River Expeditions Presents Terrific Tuesdays
In 2013, every Tuesday is terrific! Purchase a single day trip on a Tuesday, and receive the second trip at half price (single day trip only). Save up to 50%. - March 12, 2013 - River Expeditions
Grand Caribe Belize Resort & Condominiums Announces Results of Its First-Ever Facebook Photo Competition
The Facebook photo competition held by Grand Caribe Belize Resort & Condominiums that wrapped up in February was a great success, and the Management and Owners of the resort take this opportunity to congratulate their winner, Paula Segrest, on a magnificent submission, and to say that they look forward to welcoming her soon to their lovely resort in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye. - March 08, 2013 - Grand Caribe Belize Resort and Condominiums
Teen Travel Camp Offers Teenagers the Experience of a Lifetime
ThrillCoaster Tours provides a one-of-a-kind coaster touring experience within six weeks of travel. On the one- and two-week tours, teens and adult counselors not only visit amusement and water parks, but also go on whale watching excursions, hang out at the beach, take in baseball games, and much more. - March 06, 2013 - ThrillCoaster Tours
Inner Maldives Holidays Launches Innovative Anaglyph 3D Maldives Resorts Brochure at ITB Berlin
Inner Maldives Holidays announces the launch of first ever Anaglyph 3D tourism hotels brochure of the Maldives at ITB Berlin this year. This is perhaps the first of its sort on print format that’s been used for promotion of Tourism industry anywhere. ITB Berlin which is considered the... - March 05, 2013 - Inner Maldives Holidays
Vietnam Busy Developing Touring Holidays for German Tourists
Private sector and the tourism department in Vietnam are busy developing holidays for Germans. - March 05, 2013 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Bennigan's Celebrates St. Paddy's Day with Free Trip to Ireland
Witty, edgy social media campaign reinforces Legendary brand's Irish heritage. - March 04, 2013 - Bennigan's Franchising Company
HotelTravel.com Voted "2013 Best Online Travel Agent" at 10th Annual Budgie$ & Travel Awards
HotelTravel.com recently won "2013 Best Online Travel Agent" at the 10th Annual Budgie$ & Travel Awards held at Travel Distribution World Asia in Singapore. - March 02, 2013 - HotelTravel.com
Voucher Snap POS Certifies with the Disney Ticketing Interface
Disney Online Ticketing Integration - March 01, 2013 - Voucher Snap POS
Great Easter Escapes from Great Hotels of the World
Take full advantage of the long weekend and make this Easter one to remember with a break somewhere special. With just four weeks to go, here are the top Easter escapes – from relaxing resort stays to chic city breaks. United Kingdom Set in 300 acres of Hertfordshire’s parkland and... - March 01, 2013 - Great Hotels of the World
Prestige Yacht Charters Intimate Harbor Cruising
Prestige Yacht Charters, a premier luxury-yacht charter company serving New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, today announced a new private yacht alternative for corporate and private events. - March 01, 2013 - Prestige Yacht Charters
Aviation Job Firm Celebrates 10 Years of On-line Job Placement Worldwide
Online aviation job posting service, AviaNation.com, is celebrating 10 years of providing job offers for aviation applicants around the world. Providing both free and paid services, applicants communicate directly with employers and recruiters. - February 28, 2013 - AviaNation.com
DestinationDis.com Designated and Authorized Disney Vacation Planner
DestinationDis.com, an agency of Magical Moments Vacations, has been designated and Authorized Disney Vacation Planner by the Disney Travel Company. - February 28, 2013 - DestinationDis.com
I Travel U Travel: One of the First Online Travel Agencies in Dubai
“I Travel U Travel” is set to launch its official website which serves as one of the first online travel portals of its kind in the Middle East. - February 27, 2013 - iTravel uTravel
Genius Pack Collaborates with Tripad to Introduce an Innovative, On-the-Go Work Station for Carry-On Travelers
Genius Pack, the technology-infused luggage brand, and Tripad, the company that first introduced the portable workstation for photographers, recently entered a partnership agreement for Genius Pack to market, distribute and sell the Tripad Traveler product. Tripad is famously known for their... - February 26, 2013 - Genius Pack
Vinyasa Yoga and Wine Retreat in Tuscany, Italy, May 26 to June 1
Vinyasa Yoga and Wine Retreat in Tuscany, Italy-, May 26 to June 1 (7 nights) for only $1,650 USD. Register by March 4 and receive $200 off of this package - just mention Memorial Day getaway. - February 26, 2013 - Hither and Thither Adventures, LLC
Luxury Travel Ltd. Unveils the Limited Edition Vietnam Luxury Travel Guide Book
Vietnam’s First Luxury Travel and Tour Operator (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) to Publish Guide Book to Promote Luxury Tourism - February 25, 2013 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
FITs Drive European Traffic Into Vietnam
Despite the uncertain global economy, business from Europe into the region is still growing, buoyed by FITs and small groups according to Luxury Travel Ltd. (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com). - February 24, 2013 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Emerging Luxury Travel Industry in Vietnam by Vietnam First Luxury Travel and Tour Operator
High-end travelers still have money and time, they can travel even during the financial crisis. - February 24, 2013 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Luxury Travel Ltd. Adds Native Staff to Its German Department
Luxury Travel Ltd. (www.LuxuryTravels.de) has revamped its website, Facebook, published brochures in German and has named German national, Julia Gerner, as their German Marketing Executive in their campaign to attract luxury-minded German travelers to Vietnam. - February 24, 2013 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
The Newton Group Elite Sales Associates Celebrates 8th Anniversary Operating in the Timeshare Recapture Industry
The Newton Group ESA has been operating with accountability and integrity for over eight years. Last spring, they launched a new brand focused on bringing their core values directly to the timeshare recapture industry - specifically to families and individuals who expect excellence and honesty in uncovering new life. - February 22, 2013 - Newton Group Transfers
Corporate Housing Providers Association (CHPA) Awards Ten for Excellence in the Corporate Housing Industry
The Corporate Housing Providers Association (CHPA) announced the recipients of the 2013 Tower of Excellence Awards in Phoenix, Arizona. Each year, these awards recognize company and individual contributions to the corporate housing industry and to the Association. The 2013 awards were presented as... - February 22, 2013 - Corporate Housing Providers Assocation
South Africa’s Ultimate Safari Spa "Karkloof", Soon to be Aired on TV, Submitted for "Tourism Media Award"
The US based Seven Stars Travel Show™ was recently filmed at South Africa’s most recognized premier safari spa resort, at the Karkloof Safari Spa in KwaZulu-Natal, located by Durban, SA. Karkloof’s amazing wildlife, the award-winning organic spa and cuisine and luxurious eco lifestyle is featured in this film close-up and on location. Now submitted for the international "Tourism Media Award" at the upcoming ITB in Berlin. - February 21, 2013 - Seven Stars
SpiceRoads Cycle Tours Launches 3 Bike Tours in Emerging Balkan Destinations
SpiceRoads Cycle Tours launches bike tours in up-and-coming Albania, Macedonia and Montenegro. - February 21, 2013 - SpiceRoads Co., Ltd