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Safe Exit LLC Announces Its Campaign for 2012 "Never Pay Maintenance Fee's Again." Safe Exit Provides a Way Out of Your Contract Once and for All.
Put an end to rising maintenance fees and special assessment costs. Timeshare owners know all too well about the many pitfalls their contract with the Resorts bring, including the ever escalating maintenance fees. Safe Exit is here to help. - December 13, 2011 - Safe Exit
France Cruises Expands Its 2012 Offerings with New Vessel and First-Ever Winter Canal Program in France and Belgium
"MS Elisabeth" and Winter Canal Cruises in France and Belgium Added to 2012 Lineup - December 10, 2011 - France Cruises, Inc.
Russell Fishing Company and Alaska Hooksetters Lodge Team Up with Rental Car Companies for Guest Savings
Rental Cars in Alaska can be expensive in the summer. In an effort to assist guests with their Alaska Vacations and minimize costs, Russell Fishing Company, Alaska Hooksetters Lodge, Alaska Car and Van Rentals and High Country Car and Truck Rental are teaming up to offer discounts. - December 10, 2011 - The Kenai Peninsula
DEAN’Stravel.com Has the Heads-Ups on Planning Your First Ireland Vacation
Ireland for first-timers is the Spotlight feature at the new DEAN’Stravel.com website and blog. - December 10, 2011 - DEANStravel.com
Wild Planet Adventures’ New Brazil Expedition Traverses World’s Largest Wetlands and Rainforest to Sight Extensive Populations of Rare Wildlife
Participants on the Expedition See on Average 1.5 Jaguars Per Day and Sometimes as Many as Seven Along with 200 Species of Mammals Such as Giant River Otters, Anteaters, Tapir, Puma and Capybara Plus 700 Species of Exotic Birds - December 10, 2011 - Wild Planet Adventures
Mahlatini Adds Malawi to Their Luxury Safari Destinations Portfolio in Africa
Mahlatini have announced this week that they have added Malawi to their African safari portfolio. Customers will now be able to visit Malawi as part of their luxury safari holiday or for their luxury honeymoon with Mahlatini. - December 09, 2011 - Mahlatini
One Concierge Provides Island Flare in British Virgin Islands
One Concierge expands concierge & lifestyle management services to the British Virgin Islands. - December 09, 2011 - One Concierge
New Years Eve and New Years Day LEGO-tatsic Celebrations at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
New Years eve and New Years day at the LEGOLAND Discovery Center in Chicago with fun activities and festivities. - December 08, 2011 - LegoLand Discovery Centre
Experience the Magic of the Holidays in Sedona
Catch the holiday spirit with a Sedona Arizona vacation. From festivals and concerts, to hiking and outdoor pursuits, there are a number of ways to delight in the charm of this southwestern town. El Portal, a boutique hotel located in the Arts District offers 12 uniquely appointed amenity filled rooms, pet sitting (it is a pet friendly Sedona hotel), its own jeep tour company and many other services to complete your holiday. - December 08, 2011 - El Portal Sedona Hotel
Montego Bay Convention Centre Snags Award Winning Chef
Montego Bay Convention Centre welcomes on board “Taste of the Caribbean” Gold Medalist, Chef Randie Anderson. - December 08, 2011 - Montego Bay Convention Centre
Seattle Limo Service Inc Discount Offers for Selected Companies in Seattle, WA
Clients can book online or by phone, employees can show their I.D. badge to their driver at the time of travel to receive the discount. Seattle Limo Service was established in 1998. Seattle Limo Service was built on many years of experience and the standards of extraordinary service,... - December 07, 2011 - Seattle Limo Service Inc
Himalayan Salt Cave Opens in Burnham; One of Only Two in Pa.
Dr. Margaret Smiechowski, North America's foremost expert on Himalayan salt, is pleased to announce that her latest salt cave design is set to be revealed on December 1st, 2011, at the opening of the Simply Health/Curves Wellness Center in Burnham, PA. Like all of her salt caves, the Burnham cave... - December 07, 2011 - Salt Cave, VT
Intelaplay Launches a Best-In-Class Online Travel Experience
Intelaplay launches www.intelaplay.com, an immersive and intuitive online travel website, providing a differentiated experience for travelers and advertisers alike. The online platform offers an educational, easy to use, yet richly contextual experience. Developed by Junction Creative Solutions,... - December 06, 2011 - Intelaplay
Indie Noir Thriller Film, "Dispatch," Readies Debut
Set in a seedy Hollywood limousine dispatch office on the night of a big movie premiere, Steven Sprung’s "Dispatch," from a script by Sprung and star Michael Bershad, depicts one night in the life of Nick, an overnight dispatcher with everything on the line. - December 05, 2011 - Visionary Cinema
Red Mangrove Galapagos and Ecuador Lodges Announces Contest for Five-Day Multi-Island Vacation for Two
Commemorating Ecuador’s Acquisition of the Galapagos Islands in 1832 - Sign Up for Red Mangrove's Travel Blog and be Entered into a 5 Day Trip Giveaway for Two. - December 05, 2011 - Red Mangrove Galapagos Lodges
ExperiencePlus! Bicycle Tours Adds Short Extensions and New Plus! Tour to Core Cycling and Multi-Sport Costa Rica Programs
ExperiencePlus! in-country connections allow them to offer just about anything a client wants before or after a tour. These add-on trips are perfect for anyone who can’t get enough of Costa Rica. - December 05, 2011 - ExperiencePlus! Bicycle Tours
Luxury Travel Ltd's Founder Suggests a Slogan for Vietnam Tourism
With 15 years of experience in the travel industry, Pham Ha (founder and CEO of Luxury Travel Ltd) suggests a slogan inspired by what Vietnam has to offer and which sets Vietnam apart from other destinations in the region. - December 02, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Luxury Travel Group Ltd to Promote Tour to New Seven Wonders of Nature in Vietnam
The tour is designed for travellers to discover the very best of the New Seven Wonders of Vietnam’s Halong Bay and North Vietnam in relation to adventure, culture, sightseeing, style and comfort. - December 02, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Resorts West Invites Football Fans to a Super Bowl on the Slopes
Resorts West’s “Super Bowl on the Slopes” package includes accommodations at a Park City, Utay ski home or lodge condo, up to eight two-day lift tickets, and a catered Game Day party for up to eight people. All attendees must be over the age of 21. - December 02, 2011 - Resorts West
Santa and the Ice Princess Invite Families to Breakfast at The Woodlands Resort
Annual Breakfast with Santa Event Features Kids Activities - December 02, 2011 - The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center
Presque Isle Downs & Casino Sponsoring $17,200 "Bowling or Bocce" Tourney
Presque Isle Downs and Casino is sponsoring a $17,200 Bocce or Bowling Tournament at Freeway Lanes in Wickliffe on Dec. 10 and 11. - November 25, 2011 - MTR
Presque Isle Downs & Casino Sponsoring "Miracle of Giving" Poker Tournament
Presque Isle Downs & Casino is sponsoring the "Miracle of Giving" Poker Tournament Dec. 4th, at 1:30 p.m. in benefit of the Marine Toys For Tots Foundation. The tournament features a $75 buy-in and each participant who brings in an unwrapped toy will receive an additional 500 chips... - November 24, 2011 - MTR
Presque Isle Downs and Casino Hosting 2nd Annual Asian Karaoke Contest
Presque Isle Downs and Casino will be hosting its 2nd Annual Asian Karaoke Contest on Nov. 27 at 3 p.m. in the Downs Clubhouse & Lounge located on the second floor. Thirty contestants will belt it out for a chance to win $5000 in first place monies. Second place will receive $1000 and third... - November 24, 2011 - MTR
"Monster Movie Fan's Guide To Japan" Holiday Sale
A special holiday discount offer of "The Monster Movie Fan's Guide To Japan." - November 24, 2011 - Armand Vaquer, Author
Joe Yudin of Touring Israel Featured in Conde Nast Traveler’s 2011 List of Top Travel Specialists
Joe Yudin, owner and CEO selected as one of Conde Nast Traveler magazine's "Top Travel Specialists" featured in December 2011 issue. - November 24, 2011 - Touring Israel
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Voted "Cruise Company of the Year for Mainstream Cruise Holidays" in the Travel Agents' Choice Awards
The multi-award winning Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines www.fredolsencruises.com has received another accolade from the travel trade, having been voted "Cruise Company of the Year for Mainstream Cruise Holidays" in the Travel Agents’ Choice Awards. The other nominees in this category were P&O, Norwegian Cruise Lines, Royal Caribbean and Thomson. - November 23, 2011 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Resorts West Adds Après Ski to Luxury Lodging Special
Resorts West is offering guests of Woodside Haven, a newly constructed Park City ski home, $250 to enjoy après ski fare at High West Distillery. - November 20, 2011 - Resorts West
Celebrity HotSpots Publishes 2012 Celebrity HotSpots Los Angeles Bars and Clubs Guide: Provides Inside Track to 70+ Top-Ranked L.A. Nightspots Where Celebs Party.
2012 Celebrity HotSpots Los Angeles Bars and Clubs Guide helps locals & visitors discover and hang out at the same places as their fave celebs. Over 70 L.A. bars & clubs are ranked by number of celebrity spottings, with1700 celebs included in the guide. - November 20, 2011 - Celebrity HotSpots
Family Rafting Deal on Middle Fork of Salmon with Far and Away Adventures: Two or More Families Booking Together on Same Departure Enjoy 2011 Rates
To make sure that texting-deprived youngsters stay engaged while on the river, Far and Away Adventures’ “eco-tainment” staff comes to the fore, providing opportunities for experiences that both immerse and empower in the natural environment. - November 20, 2011 - Far and Away Adventures
Travel Blogger Affiliate Program Launch + MYR 200 Giveaways, by Explura.com
Explura.com is proud to announce the launch of their travel affiliate program. Their affiliates will benefit from all travel products, including flights, hotels, tour packages, car rental, cruises and travel insurance. - November 19, 2011 - Explura Dot My Sdn Bhd
Small Ship Cruise Expert AdventureSmith Explorations Selects Top Family Voyages for 2012
Aboard smaller yachts and vessels families are free of the bells-and-whistles distractions and onboard diversions of large vessels. The focus instead is on guided, off-ship adventure excursions such as hiking, sea kayaking, wildlife viewing and cross-cultural opportunities. - November 19, 2011 - AdventureSmith Explorations
360° Student Travel Travelers Accomplish 3.5 Years of Community Service in One Summer
360° Student Travel announced today that their teen travelers completed 31,397 hours of community service in summer 2011, an accomplishment that works out to be 3.5 years of service in two months. These teens have truly made a positive impact on the global community. - November 18, 2011 - Westcoast Connection
President Obama Beats Oprah 2-1 as the Person Holiday Travelers Would Most Like to Run Into
AutoSlash.com Reports Findings from Their First Annual Consumer Holiday Travel Survey - November 16, 2011 - AutoSlash.com
Luxury Travel Vietnam Ltd to Offer a Number of Unique Tours with Pounds Prices to UK Travelers
Luxury Travel Ltd to launch new website that offers discount, waves transaction free, and provides free Vietnamese visa for UK vacationers traveling to Vietnam. - November 16, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Luxury Travel Vietnam is Proud to Support Responsible Travel
Luxury Travel Vietnam is Proud to Support Responsible Travel Day at WTM London 2011 - November 16, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Full Moon Party Thailand Tours Set for 2012
With the number of people frequenting Full Moon Parties in Thailand on a steep rise, Australian-based tour operator, Thirsty Swagman (http://www.asiapubtour.com), gives some tips and advice for those travelling to Koh Phangan’s renowned beaches. - November 16, 2011 - Thirsty Swagman Pty Ltd
Mom Turns Grief into Advocacy & Wins the 4RentonFripp.com Free Fripp Island Vacation Getaway
4RentOnFripp.com announces the winner of their recent Facebook contest for a 5-Day Free Fripp Island Vacation Getaway. - November 13, 2011 - Marketing Specifics
Mickey Rourke Gets a Great Honor and His Girlfriend is Wearing Tiret "Moments" Watch
Mickey Rourke gets hand and footprints ceremony at Grauman's Chinese Theatre. On Monday, October 31, the 59-year-old actor became the 254th celebrity to have his handprints and footprints immortalized in cement near the Grauman's Chinese Theatre. With him his girlfriend Anastasia Makarenko wearing Tiret watch from “Moments” collection. - November 11, 2011 - Tiret New York
Inn to Inn Cookie Trail & Tour
Join a number of bed and breakfasts who are members of the Bed and Breakfast Association of Virginia in the first Inn to Inn Cookie Trail & Tour on November 19 and 20, 2011. - November 10, 2011 - Bed and Breakfast Association of Virginia
Online Index Reveals Top Ski Locations for Private Jet Travellers
PrivateFly.com search data reveals top European destinations for time-starved skiers travelling by private jet or helicopter. - November 10, 2011 - PrivateFly.com
Wilderness Wanders Excellence in Eco Tourism
Port Lincoln touring company Wilderness Wanders has scooped yet another highly prestigious medal in the 2011 South Australian Tourism Awards in the category of Eco Tourism after last year’s massive collection in four separate categories. - November 10, 2011 - Wilderness Wanders
VisitMobileTM to Provide Mobile ConciergeTM Solution for Two Colorado Business Improvement Districts: Cherry Creek North (Denver) and Downtown Denver Partnership
VisitMobile is proud to announce two new Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) will soon be launching Mobile Concierge smartphone applications: Denver’s Cherry Creek North shopping district and the Downtown Denver Partnership. - November 09, 2011 - VisitMobile
France Cruises Unveils 2012 Cruise Season with Free Hotel Nights in Paris
France Cruises announced the release of its 2012 cruise schedule with an early booking discount, offering travelers up to 2 Free Hotel Nights in the City of Light or $500 Off Select 2012 Sailings. - November 09, 2011 - France Cruises, Inc.
Tourist Season Ends Today
Adventure travel leader launches global campaign to proclaim an end to the Tourist Era. - November 07, 2011 - G Adventures
Vector180 Brings Best Western Properties Into Compliance with New High Speed Internet Access Requirements
Vector180, an established provider of high-speed WiFi solutions, today announced that it is working with a number of Best Western Hotel properties to get them into compliance with their new High Speed Internet Access (HSIA) standards. Vector180 sees momentum building as hotel owners seek to be in... - November 07, 2011 - Vector180 LLC
Family Eco-Vacation Trailblazer Greenloons Singles Out Four Eco-Lodges as Top Examples of Reputably Certified Green Accommodations / Programs
Eco-lodges enhance a family travel experience by introducing travelers to how to live responsibly and comfortably without taking something away from nature. - November 06, 2011 - Greenloons LLC
One World Trekking Offers New Trek to China’s Yunnan Provence
In 2012, adventure travel leader One World Trekking to explore the "Lost Shangri-La" of the Himalayas. - November 04, 2011 - One World Trekking
LRA Worldwide CEO Rob Rush to Participate in Hospitality Industry Seminar Series at Penn State University
Rob Rush, President & CEO of LRA Worldwide, Inc., has been invited to the Penn State University School of Hospitality Management as a guest speaker. Rush will address the Colloquium in Hospitality Management class on November 8th, joining a distinguished roster of speakers to address the... - November 03, 2011 - LRA Worldwide, Inc.
Georgia’s Lake Lanier Islands Resort® Lights the Path to a Magical Holiday Season
Southern Lakeside Resort Prepares to Flip the Switch on the 19th Annual Magical Nights of Lights® - November 02, 2011 - Lanier Islands Resort
American Liberty Hospitality's Hilton Garden Inn Houston Galleria Offers Holiday Package with Ice Skating and More
Ice skate around a spectacular 55-foot lighted tree, pose for a photo with jolly ol’ St. Nick, sip hot coca, and shop ‘til you drop this holiday season with The Hilton Garden Inn Houston Galleria’s “What To Do With The Kids” package. The package starts at $114 and... - October 30, 2011 - American Liberty Hospitality