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Beasley & Henley Interior Design “Wows” at Mediterra in Naples, FL
Renowned design firm, Beasley & Henley Interior Design is pleased to have completed the new Regency II model home for Stock Construction in the Buonasera neighborhood at Mediterra, Naples, Fl. This four-bedroom, estate home is now open for viewing. The Beasley & Henley design team, lead by... - February 21, 2013 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
Travel Planning Gets Personal: Utrip Launches Utrip 1.1 Platform
Utrip introduces a cutting-edge web application for an authentic, personalized travel experience. The company announced today that it launched Utrip 1.1, showcasing a suite of new features and destinations to enhance users’ trip planning experience. - February 20, 2013 - Utrip
Luxury Travel Ltd. Attends TTC Indonesia 2013 to Attract High-End Indonesian Halal Tourists to Vietnam
Vietnam’ First Halal and Holiday Operator (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) to Promote Vietnam Halal Tourism in Indonesia. - February 19, 2013 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Luxury Travel Vietnam (LuxuryTravelVietnam.com) Has Launched Two New "Ladies" Packages
Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) has launched two new “ladies” packages to celebrate the opening of their new office in CA, the USA. The package is exclusive to ladies only and comprises of a 10-day tour-package from Saigon to Siem Riep and a four-day package to Angkor... - February 19, 2013 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Embracing Adventure in Vietnam for a "Time Well Spent" Experience
Luxury Travel Ltd. (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) has redefined adventure as experience and again has huge success through a new brand name. - February 19, 2013 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Luxury Travel Vietnam to Offer Unique Optional Tour to Co Loa Citadel, Saint Giong Temple and Thanh Chuong Palace from Hanoi
Vietnam’s first Luxury Tour Operator (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) has just announced a new half day tour to Co Loa Citadel, Saint Giong Temple and Thanh Chuong Palace from Hanoi. - February 19, 2013 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Xplorer Maps Announces the Release of “San Francisco Bay”
Xplorer Maps proudly announces the release of their hand-drawn, old-world style San Francisco Bay Area Map. A percentage of sales will benefit the San Francisco Museum and Historical Society. - February 12, 2013 - Xplorer Maps
Back to Nature in Oxnard... Hiking Tours Provide a Memorable Journey Through the Nature Conservancy
Educational hikes through the protected coastal wetlands of Ormond Beach in Oxnard are offered on selected Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. The hikes are free and are led by a naturalist. - February 08, 2013 - Oxnard Convention & Visitors Bureau
Majestic Dude Ranch 2013 - an Adventure Driven, Life Changing Experience
Adventure, multi-sport packages are the latest craze in the vacation industry and Majestic Dude Ranch is leading the charge. - February 07, 2013 - Majestic Dude Ranch
Casa Laguna Inn & Spa Honored in the 2013 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Hotels Awards
Casa Laguna Inn & Spa today announced that it was chosen as one of the top ten hotels in the United States in the Romance category by TripAdvisor in its 2013 Travelers’ Choice® awards. Four of the top ten hotels are in Northern California, with Casa Laguna listed in 7th place as the sole Southern California top ten winner in the romance category. Casa Laguna was earlier chosen by Travelers’ Choice as one of the top 25 small hotels in the U.S. - February 07, 2013 - Casa Laguna Inn & Spa
Casa Dorada Los Cabos Nominated Among World’s Best Hotels in T+L World’s Best Survey 2013
Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort and Spa is proud to announce the Resort’s nomination among world’s best hotels for 2013 in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Survey 2013. Casa Dorada participates in the survey along with eight other properties in the Los Cabos category and nearly 200 other properties across Mexico. - February 06, 2013 - Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa
Private Island Getaway for LGBT Travellers a Rare Opportunity
Boutique travel company Atlasremix is offering a week-long stay for up to 42 lucky travelers at the exquisite privately-owned Guana Island. Atlasremix is asking would-be travelers in the LGBT community and beyond to weigh-in on travel dates and more via survey. Once a date has been settled upon via majority vote, they will post the chosen dates and you will have only 72 hours to book. - February 06, 2013 - Atlasremix
LGBT Travel Grows Up
LGBT travel is being reinvented. Atlasremix specializes in boutique travel for discerning LGBT and progressive travellers. Forget those lost weekends in Ibiza. Atlasremix specializes in getaways to private islands, villa hideaways in the Tuscan hills and customized celebrations in the Turks & Caicos Islands. Atlasremix offers you the world, remixed. - February 05, 2013 - Atlasremix
Luxury Travel Vietnam Has High Hopes Following the Recent ATF Laos 2013
Vietnam’s first luxury tour operator has high hopes for expanding its clientele following its successful show at the recent ATF Laos 2013. - February 02, 2013 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Canadians Rank Number 1 on VisitCuba Website
After six months online, VisitCuba.com reports that Canadians are the top users of the site. As of January 2013, Canadian visits represented 34.22% of the traffic to the popular Cuba information site, US visits made up 18.77% and UK visitors comprised 13.33%. Canadians have a love of all things... - January 30, 2013 - VisitCuba
Heavenly Descents: Travellers Top 10 Air Approaches 2013
Annual poll by PrivateFly.com reveals travellers’ world top ten scenic landings; Winner is St Maarten: “Literally takes your breath away”; Panel of leading travel experts formed the shortlist - January 30, 2013 - PrivateFly.com
Seoul City Walking Tours
For those that are visiting Seoul, Korea for the first time, things may get a bit confusing. It may be a bit overwhelming trying to figure out what to do and what to see. For visitors who enjoy outdoor activities and first hand experiences, the City of Seoul has put together the “Seoul City... - January 29, 2013 - VisitSeoul
Relaxation Uncovered - Los Angeles Times Newspaper Recommends Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa as a Common Sense Place to Stay in Palm Springs, California
Stuck in a vacation rut? Tired of the same old boring, impersonal big hotels? Looking for a fun, relaxing, romantic, vacation? Want to be pampered? The Los Angeles Times uncovered the perfect place and recommended The Terra Cotta Inn topless and nude sunbathing resort located in sunny Palm Springs, California. - January 28, 2013 - The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa
First Car Rental Scraps Cape One-Way Fees for January
For a limited period only First Car Rental is eliminating the one-way fee for selected one-way rentals. - January 25, 2013 - First Car Rental
Valuation Results of the Stiftung Warentest for Trip Cancellation and Trip Interruption Protection of the AGA International SA, Munich
The AGA International, which is one of the most important partners of the insurance MAWISTA, is a member of the Allianz Group. In the current financial test (Issue 2/2013), the AGA International has received extremely positive results from a study by Stiftung Warentest for trip cancellation... - January 23, 2013 - MAWISTA
Luxury Tour Operator Attends ATF Laos 2013 with a New Luxe Definition
Luxury Travel Ltd. (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) will showcase its expertise and teach luxury tour operators and travel partners at ATF Laos (atflaos.com) 2013 in Vientiane Laos from 22 to 24 Jan 2013. Stand H9. - January 21, 2013 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
IBS' Solution to Power China’s First Cruise Line
HNA to use Cruise Partner solution to manage cruise bookings. - January 19, 2013 - IBS Software Services
Walk-On's New Orleans Unveils Big Plans for the Big Weekend
Private functions, VIP Tailgate and Viewing Party on tap at Walk-On's, Roux House just blocks from the Superdome. - January 18, 2013 - Last In Concepts
DataArt Completes Social Community for timeshareAdvisor to Connect Resort Owners & Travellers
Custom Software Development Firm Builds New Timeshare Review Site to Enhance Industry Engagement - January 18, 2013 - DataArt Solutions, Inc.
Cheese Making Courses at Ian Anderson's Caves Branch in Belize
Ian Anderson's Adventure Company & Jungle Lodge specializes in adventure tours, and has turned ordinary home cheese making into into an activity that even adventure lovers will enjoy. The unique twist that they have added to cheese making will enable their students to make hundreds of cheese types from basic kitchen ingredients. - January 17, 2013 - Caves Branch Adventure Company and Jungle Lodge
VacationOwnership.com to Participate at GNEX 2013
The online timeshare resale brokerage company will become a Contributing Sponsor of Perspective Magazine’s third annual timeshare and fractional industry networking event. - January 17, 2013 - Perspective Magazine
New Travel Destinations for Timeshare Owners Added to Dial An Exchange Selections
Timeshare exchange provider expands its travel options to provide even more choices for the company’s 450,000 members. - January 17, 2013 - Dial An Exchange
The Applications for the Tourism Media Award – THE GOLDEN CITY GATE 2013 Enter the Final Phase
This January, tourism companies still have the chance to submit their marketing campaigns for the annual Tourism Media Award – THE GOLDEN CITY GATE. The awarding ceremony during the ITB Berlin 2013 will again set new standards in the tourism marketing sector. - January 17, 2013 - COMPASS GmbH
Dial An Exchange to Maintain Request First and Pay Later Program
The global vacation exchange provider will continue its program allowing timeshare owners to request vacation accommodation options with no upfront cost. - January 16, 2013 - Dial An Exchange
Ecuador Freedom Bike Rental & Tours Announces New “Amazing Ecuador” Tour
New Dual Sport Motorcycle Tour Will Put Ecuador on the Map for Adventure Riders Worldwide - January 09, 2013 - Ecuador Freedom Bike Rental
Secret Compass Announces Most Ambitious Expedition Yet - a Daring Trek Into the Jungles of the Darien Gap
Team members wanted for pioneering expedition into the unexplored jungles of the Darien Gap in Central America. - January 09, 2013 - Secret Compass
Got2Web LLC Releases 7th Annual Edition of Okemo Valley Regional Map
Okemo Valley Regional Map 2013 Edition Now Available - January 09, 2013 - Got2Web, LLC
Genius Pack Introduces a New Kind of Travel: Technology Integrated Suitcases with Extreme Functionality
Genius Pack is an all new luggage brand that truly revolutionizes the way travelers use travel goods. The brand delivers extreme functionality and innovation with its 17 features patent-pending. Among the many is their signature Laundry Compression Technology™, a newly developed invention to... - January 07, 2013 - Genius Pack
Online Travel Agent MyReviewsNow.net Spotlights February Friends and Family Sale at Atlantis Resorts
MyReviewsNow.net’s affiliate partner Atlantis Resorts is offering guests who book 10 or more rooms in February a special discount on luxurious Beach Tower accommodations. - January 01, 2013 - Retail Solutions Advisors
Skyway Airport Parking Extends Its $1 Per Day Charging After the First 10 Days Promotion
Skyway Airport Parking is located near Auckland Airport, and provides secure, high quality, monitored parking for air travelers. With over 30 years experience in this line of business Skyway Airport Parking makes the cut as one of Auckland Airport’s top notch parking providers after building a great reputation for great services. - December 30, 2012 - Skyway Airport Parking
Oxnard Celebrates 3rd Annual International Restaurant Week
Oxnard celebrates the 3rd Annual International Restaurant Week with 18 restaurants participating this year. Visitors can choose from a wide variety of multicultural cuisine, with special discounts offered. - December 29, 2012 - Oxnard Convention & Visitors Bureau
Luxury Travel Ltd to Showcase Its Expertise and New Products at ATF Laos 2013
Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) to showcase its expertise and teach Luxury Tour Operators and Travel Partners ATF Laos (atflaos.com) 2013 in VTE Laos from 21 to 25 Jan 2013. - December 28, 2012 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Online Travel Agent MyReviewsNow.net Features Emirates’ Special Fares Until January 10
MyReviewsNow.net’s affiliate partner Emirates is offering savings of $150 and $75 on round-trip economy class airline tickets until January 10 to all destinations serviced by the luxury airline. - December 27, 2012 - Retail Solutions Advisors
Blue Vista Villa Remodeled to Retain Privacy in Silver Sands Jamaica
Blue Vista has remodeled extensively in order to create a privacy wall blocking out the neighbours and has erected a poolside gazebo with stunning sea views and an additional bedroom thereunder, as well as the two rebuilt bathrooms. - December 27, 2012 - Mysilversands Limited
Top Five Newest and Trendiest Hotels and Resorts Across Vietnam by Luxury Travel Ltd.
Based on the customer’s satisfaction and recommendation as well as his personal real experiences, Pham Ha, CEO of Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) announces his picks of top five new and trendy hotels and resorts across Vietnam you should experience in 2013. - December 27, 2012 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Mickledore Launches New Walking Holidays in Pembrokeshire and the Cotswolds
The Pembrokeshire Coast Path and the Cotswold Way are now available as part of Mickledore's range of self-guided walking holidays. - December 27, 2012 - Mickledore
Vietnam’s First Halal and Holiday Operator to Promote Vietnam Halal Tourism in Indonesia
The company is set to introduce the tour at the TTC Indonesia on March 25-27. - December 27, 2012 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Luxury Travel Vietnam Opens US Representative Office
Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) Reinforces its Position as Luxury Global Travel Brand and Opens a US Representative Office in California. - December 27, 2012 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Weather2 Launches Weather Content Service for Travel Websites and Apps
Weather2, a leading UK supplier of weather and climate information has launched a weather content service for holiday and travel websites and mobile apps. - December 22, 2012 - Weather2 Ltd
Shopping Mall MyReviewsNow.net Spotlights Atlantis Resort and Casino Free Dolphin Swim Offer
Shopping mall MyReviewsNow.net’s affiliate partner Atlantis Resort & Casino is offering guests the opportunity to swim with dolphins at no additional charge, when they shop online and book their Bahamas getaway this holiday season. - December 20, 2012 - Retail Solutions Advisors
LadyTravels.com Dating & Travel Pre-Launch Promo
Ladytravels.com, the newest website that pairs successful travelers and fun traveling companions, is inviting you to partake in exciting, exclusive pre-launch offers. Those who participate in this one-time promotion before the site goes live on January 15th will be eligible to secure a vanity... - December 20, 2012 - LadyTravels.com
ActiveTravel Asia Launches "Big Save for Great Indochina Vacation" Promotion for Christmas and New Year 2013
Christmas and New Year Eve is in air, Activetravel Asia’s promotion now is available for all travelers who book their adventure tour at Activetravel Asia. - December 19, 2012 - Active Travel Asia
Leading Online Shopping Mall MyReviewsNow.net Announces Holiday Promotion with Affiliate Partner CLEAR
Shopping mega mall and consumer review hub MyReviewsNow.net is excited to spotlight a holiday promotion with affiliate CLEAR. People who want to give the gift of hassle free travel can now purchase a six month CLEAR Me travel pass for over 35 percent off. - December 18, 2012 - Retail Solutions Advisors
Luxury Travel Vietnam Recruits California-Based Team for Growth
Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) is recruiting a California-based team to sell its Vietnam and Indochina tours and holidays to other tour operators on the West Coast of America. - December 15, 2012 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Kids 17 and Under Sail Free with WDWVacationPlanning.com and Disney Cruise Line®
Kids 17 and under can sail free when traveling with two full-fare Guests in the same stateroom in Categories 4A – 11B. Offer available through WDWVacationPlanning.com and on most Miami sailings Jan. 14– Feb. 25, 2013. Visit http://wdwvacationplanning.com/disneycruisevacationpricing.htm for details or call 1-888-939-7225 to speak with a certified cruise specialist. - December 13, 2012 - WDWVacationplanning.com