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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
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
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
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
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
"Another Shade of Blue with Ty Sawyer" Worldwide Television Show is Coming to DEMA Nov. 2nd to Nov. 5th. ASOB is Offering a Discount of $25,000 to Travel Partners
Another Shade of Blue with Ty Sawyer, a highly successful worldwide television program will be represented at DEMA, the Dive Equipment Manufacturing Associations annual convention in Orlando, Florida by their sales force. They will be offering hugely discounted Travel Partner Sponsorships to destinations. Product Sponsorships will be offered to outstanding companies in the Dive related field for their second year of production. Another Shade of Blue with Ty Sawyer is broadcast worldwide. - October 29, 2011 - Wright Productions, LLC
Kings Cross Backpacker Headache Solution - Sydney Travellers Car Market
Right in the nick of time, before the peak backpacker summer season kicks in a new backpackers car market will open in the Kings Cross Car Park. - October 29, 2011 - Travellers Auto Barn
Leader in Alaska Small Ship Cruises Outlines New Programs for 2012, Cites Advantages of Booking Through a Knowledgeable Aggregator
The sheer volume of Alaska cruises requires objective analysis and being a leader in sales means that AdventureSmith Explorations can offer the most competitive prices. - October 29, 2011 - AdventureSmith Explorations
This 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 CSX3127 Changed Automotive History by Paving the Way for the Production of All 427 Street Cobras
This original, 427 Cobra was fourth of just 260 original 427 Street Cobras produced by Shelby and specifically used as Shelby’s PR test Vehicle. Since CSX 3127’s introduction to the public it has been featured on the 1989 Mac Tools calendar; in The Shelby American magazine #56; featured and track tested on Spike TV’s hit show “MuscleCar” in 2006; was shown at the ISCA’s World of Wheels show in 2006 where it won Outstanding Engine, Outstanding Restored, and Best of Show. - October 28, 2011 - Russo and Steele Collector Automobile Auctions
JetBoarder International Launches Sprint: World's First Kids JetBoard
In another pioneering first Australian Company Jetboarder International launches, Sprint. The first ever Kids JetBoarder. Powered by a 5.5 Horsepower Engine, the Sprint is sure to excite any 12 - 16 year old. - October 27, 2011 - JetBoarder International
A Marriage of Two Brands to Promote the Luxury Travel Category to Australia, and Other International Cities
Luxury Travel (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) and The Cape Club have established a joint venture to provide fully escorted luxury travel services into Vietnam/ South East Asia. - October 27, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Adventures Abroad Celebrates Quarter-Century in Business with Travel Discounts on 25 Cultural Tours
North American group-tour operator offers deals on trips across five continents - October 27, 2011 - Adventures Abroad Worldwide Travel
South America Travel Experts Will be Present at World Travel Market London 2011
Representatives from the South America travel operator SouthAmerica.travel will be present at the World Travel Market in London this November 7-9, 2011. - October 26, 2011 - SouthAmerica.travel
Resorts West Announces Park City GoPro Giveaway
New for the 2011-2012 ski season, Resorts West is giving away a GoPro Hero helmet camera to guests who stay at the Resorts West High Definition Ski House, a 9,000 square-foot ski-in/ski-out villa at Deer Valley Resort. - October 26, 2011 - Resorts West
Autumn Holidays for Sailing Enthusiasts & Lovers of Inland Destinations
Stuck for something to do in the late season? Visit the 2011 Boat Show, from October 28 to November 1st. This show is the place for enthusiasts to buy and sell new and used boats, attend conferences and plenty of other nautical activities. Take advantage of your stay to visit a rich & surprising backcountry: Canal du Midi boat cruises or craft for hire, Agde & Pézenas historical heritage, etc. - October 26, 2011 - Cap Agde Tourist Office
Encompass Africa Announces Tailor-Made Safaris for Their Customers
Encompass Africa promises genuine African travel experiences for All travellers. Encompass Africa, a family-owned and family-operated African safari company is offering flexible and 100% personalised tours that will allow thrill seekers to genuinely experience Africa on their terms. Customers are able to set up unique and one of a kind tours to suit them not seen with any other safari. - October 25, 2011 - Encompass Africa
Splendidasia Maldives Participating in China International Travel Market (CITM) 2011 at Stand 3C22
Splendidasia Maldives will participate in CITM at Stand 3C22 from from 27th - 30th October 2011 at Kunming International Convention & Exhibition Center. - October 23, 2011 - Splendidasia Pvt Ltd
Splendidasia Maldives Participating in World Travel Market (WTM) 2011
Splendidasia Maldives will participate in World Travel Mart (WTM) 2011 at Stand AS300 from Nov 7th to 10th at London ExCeL Exhibition Center. - October 23, 2011 - Splendidasia Pvt Ltd
Yampu Tours Accepts Award as 2011 Leading Tour Operator to South America
This year marks Yampu’s 13th year creating trips of a lifetime to Latin America, and also marks a new chapter in Yampu’s successful history with a launch of their new website featuring South East Asia, Africa, and India. - October 23, 2011 - Yampu.com
VIPs Celebrate Aboard Fred. Olsen’s Boudicca in Port of Tyne
On Tuesday 4th October 2011, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, in association with the Port of Tyne, welcomed a delegation of VIP guests aboard its elegant 880-guest cruise ship, Boudicca, in Newcastle. - October 23, 2011 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Talk to Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Experts at the Telegraph CRUISE Show
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, recently voted "Cruise Line of the Year" by readers of Cruise International magazine, will have a team of experts on hand at this autumn’s Telegraph CRUISE Show, to be held in Glasgow and Birmingham, ready to inspire and inform visitors on the right kind of Fred. Olsen cruise for them. Visitors can also take advantage of a variety of Fred. Olsen deals – exclusive to the Show – on selected cruises around the world. - October 22, 2011 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Grand Canyon Tour and Travel Launches VIP Spirit Product Line
Grand Canyon Tour and Travel is thrilled to announce the official launch of their new VIP Spirit product line. VIP Spirit was developed to service travelers seeking a more personalized experience on their destination tours from Las Vegas. The heart of VIP Spirit starts with its’ top of the... - October 20, 2011 - Grand Canyon Tour and Travel
Inventory Levels in Naples Are Down, Even Back to Levels Not Seen Since the "Boom"
The Naples, Florida real estate market is rebounding. Inventory levels are at the same level as in Q3 2004. - October 20, 2011 - The Samuel Team
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Crowned "Best Cruise Lines for Groups" at the "Group Leisure Awards 2011" for Second Consecutive Year
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines was once again delighted to be crowned the most group-friendly cruise line at this year’s "Group Leisure Awards." - October 20, 2011 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Fred. Olsen Cruise Line’s Nigel Lingard Receives First "Cruise Baltic Crown Award" at Seatrade Europe
Nigel Lingard, Fred. Olsen Cruise Line’s Sales and Marketing Director, has been awarded Cruise Baltic’s inaugural "Crown Award," in recognition of his on-going support and promotion of the Baltic Sea region as a cruise destination. - October 16, 2011 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Dig This® Rated #1 Las Vegas Attraction on TripAdvisor®
Dig This®, America’s first heavy equipment playground, has become the #1 rated attraction in Las Vegas on www.tripadvisor.com, the world’s largest travel site. All reviews of Dig This are 100% positive. TripAdvisor currently lists 473 attractions for Las Vegas. Dig This opened May... - October 15, 2011 - Dig This
Travelpro Announces Win 500,000 Delta SkyMiles Sweepstakes
Travelpro, the inventor of Rollaboard luggage and leader in innovative, high-quality luggage design, announces its Win 500,000 Delta SkyMiles Sweepstakes. - October 15, 2011 - travelpro
Legoland Vacation Packages Available Through Orlandoescape.com
"The opening of Legoland in Florida is expected to be one of the biggest grand openings in recent memory," said Sunil Govind, president of Orlandoescape.com. - October 15, 2011 - HotelsEscape
WhereWhatGo Launches Online Travel Guides for Modern Travellers
WhereWhatGo, one of the leading travel information websites, launches new innovative online travel guides for modern travellers which will help them in organizing their trip in a better way. WhereWhatGo is a travel information website which is dedicated in offering the travel community an online... - October 12, 2011 - WhereWhatGo
Presenting a New Boat Cover Repair Solution “EZ-Xtend Boat Zippers”
Custom Marine Canvas & Upholstery master craftsperson Tammy Hampton invents a unique new marine zipper designed to repair and prolong the life of boat covers for boat owners across the country. Making EZ-Xtend Boat Zippers a “must have” component to add to your essential boat gear list. - October 11, 2011 - EZ-Xtend Boat Zipper