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"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
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
Join Iberian Traveler & Maribel's Guides in Savoring the Best of Spain, Portugal and the South of France
Iberian Traveler - Maribel's Guides have announced exclusive tours in Spain, Portugal and the South of France in 2012. - October 10, 2011 - Iberian Traveler
A Motorcycle Ride to the Clouds on Transalpina Road – the Highest Mountain Road in Romania
After Jeremy Clarkson of Top Gear referred to Transfagarasan Road in Romania as possibly the best in the world, Romanians reveal the secret weapon – Transalpina Road, the highest mountain road in Romania (2145m above the sea level). - October 09, 2011 - Adventure Motorcycle Tours - Transylvania Live
Family Eco-Vacation Trailblazer Greenloons Identifies Top 10 Emerging Destinations for Green and Sustainable Travel
Greenloons is a first-of-its-kind online resource aimed at answering the growing need for accredited eco-tours and sustainable vacation travel in the tourism industry. - October 08, 2011 - Greenloons LLC
London Top Foreign Destination for Spaniards This Summer According to Leading Spanish Travel Portal - Vuelosbaratos.es
A study by Vuelos Baratos, a leading Spanish travel comparison engine, shows that a majority of Spanish Internet users searched for foreign destinations during the summer months. - October 08, 2011 - Vuelos Baratos Limited
Vietnam’s First Luxury Tour Operator and DMC Seeks Growth from German Markets
Vietnam’s First Luxury Tour Operator and DMC Seeks Growth from German Markets and is to Launch Its First Website. Luxury Travel is expanding its reach with the launch of a German language website – http://www.luxurytravelvietnam.com/DE/index.htm Luxury Travel, a long established and... - October 08, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Luxury Travel Target the UK Market - at Luxury Travel Fair and World Trade Market, London, UK
In an effort to expand its network, Vietnam Airlines officially announced the deployment of direct Vietnam-London Gatwick flights from December 8, 2011. There will be four flights from Hà Nội and Hồ Chí Minh a week. Luxury Travel join VNAT and Vietnam Airlines to promote... - October 07, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Vietnam Luxury DMC (luxurytravelvietnam.com) Seduces Tour Operators, Travel Agents with Their Wholesale Tour Prices 2012
Vietnam Luxury DMC announces wholesales tour prices 2012 and 15% Commission for Travel Agents and Tours Operators Worldwide. - October 06, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Maize Valley Market and Winery Unveils 12th Anniversary Corn Maze
Maize Valley Market and Winery, located in Hartville, recently launched its 12th anniversary corn maze named “Pony Express.” The corn maze contains crayon rub stations, word jumbles, a finger fortune game, and much more. - October 06, 2011 - Maize Valley Winery
Caribbean Living Magazine Puts Hollywood in Touch with Its Partners; Emmy Awards Presence Yields Great Response from the Stars
Caribbean Living, the magazine that takes readers beyond the beach™ to the inspiring places and people of this vibrant region, invited celebrities to the islands, once again, at this year's Emmy Awards in Hollywood, CA. - October 06, 2011 - Caribbean Living Magazine
A New Online Guide to the Galapagos
Anybody considering a trip to the Galapagos, whether it be land based, boat based or a combination of the two, can now find out all they need to know about this fascinating archipelago with travel company Aqua-Firma's new comprehensive online Galapagos Island Guide. - October 06, 2011 - Aqua-Firma Worldwide Ltd
WageWatch Study Shows Modest Wage Increases for Lodging Industry in 2011
After two years of pay cuts, wage freezes or miniscule increases, this year was expected to be one of modest pay increases for the hotel industry, based on a WageWatch survey of over 2,400 hotel properties across the nation conducted last November 2010. However, through September of this year, Pullen noted, "Actual pay increases reported were about half of what they had planned." - October 05, 2011 - WageWatch, Inc.
Le Méridien Boasts Maltese Culture for World Tourism Day
Le Méridien St Julians Hotel & Spa decided to take an active part in the initiative of World Toursim Day, by organizing activities related to the theme for their hotel guests. With this in mind, the hotel’s management invited their guests to join for a half-day program of discovery around the island, showcasing highlights of the Maltese culture. - October 05, 2011 - Le Meridien St Julians Hotel & Spa
Prestige Travel Vacations to Host Virtual Promotions During "National Cruise Vacations Week"
During the month of October 2013, Lori Judd of PrestigeTravelVacations.com will join thousands of cruise-selling travel agents for National Cruise Vacation Week, an exciting event designed to showcase the incredible choice, diversity and value of cruise vacations. - October 04, 2011 - Prestige Travel Vacations
Vietnam is Fast Emerging as an Exciting Destination for Luxury M.I.C.E Travelers
Vietnam’s First Luxury Travel and Tour Operator (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) Invites Professionals to Discuss about MICE and Business Trip to Vietnam at ITB ASIA 2011 in Singapore. - October 04, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Wine Tasting Event in Armenia with SacVoyage.am
Wine testing event is one of the luxury tours to Armenia, which is well known as the homeland of wine. - October 04, 2011 - SacVoyage Travel Company
Vietnam Luxury DMC to Teach Travel Professionals at ITB ASIA 2011 in Singapore
Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) to showcase its expertise and teach Luxury Tour Operators and Travel Agencies Partners ITB ASIA from 19 to 21 Oct 2011. The company promotes the corporate, MICE and the leisure luxury travel segment of Vietnam Tourism. Ha Pham, founder and CEO of... - October 04, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
40%* of Mobile Phones in Australia Are Smart Phones - Now You Can Find Every Thing Margaret River, Western Australia at Your Fingertips with the Margaret River Phone App
The Margaret River Guide has launched its new Free phone app, the first** comprehensive and interactive app for Margaret River, to make visiting the region easier than ever before. Recognising that the majority of the site users are travelers, the Margaret River Guide team has taken their service directly to the region’s visitors through the first interactive phone app available for the Margaret River region, Western Australia available at http://margaretriverguide.com.au./phone-app - October 03, 2011 - The Margaret River Guide
Cruise Experts Travel Launches Own Alaska Land and Cruise Vacation
Travel agency Cruise Experts Travel is offering an exclusive Alaskan land and cruise vacation for the 2012 sailing season called the Best of Alaska. Starting with the land portion in Fairbanks, Alaska and ending in Vancouver, Canada, this 12 or 13 day vacation was designed for travellers seeking to... - October 03, 2011 - CruiseExperts Travel
Luxury Travel Vietnam Invites British Travel Professionals to do a Fam Trip to Vietnam at WTM 2011
Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) eyes the UK market by attending the Luxury Travel Fair and World Trade Market 2011, in London, the UK for the fourth time. The CEO and Founder Pham Ha invites travel agents, tour operators to visit Vietnam at the show. - October 03, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
ExperiencePlus! Bicycle Tours Offers $200 Early Booking Discount on 2012 Trips; 90 Percent of 2012 Tours Enjoy 2011 Pricing
ExperiencePlus! Bicycle Tours Celebrates it's 40th Year with a New Catalog, New-Look Website and $200 Early Bird Booking Discount. - October 02, 2011 - ExperiencePlus! Bicycle Tours
AiresLibre Travel Announces New Director of European Tourism
Sandra Ayala appointed to European Tourism Director. - October 01, 2011 - Je Suis. PARIS, LLC
Luxury Travel Ltd to Unveil an Amazing Northern Vietnam Tour
The best of the Northern Vietnam itinerary features Hanoi, Halong Bay and Sapa; travelers will find culture, nature, heritage, and authenticity meets luxury in just one week. After a full day visit to the charming capital of Hanoi, travelers will take a night train to Lao Cai – a... - October 01, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Gap Adventures Announces New Name
Adventure travel leader undergoes global name change - September 30, 2011 - G Adventures
Ecuador Emerges as World's Best Value in Motorcycle Travel
Ecuador is one of the most intensely interesting places in the world. It is the most bio-diverse and geologically-diverse country on the planet. It has now become a top choice for adventure motorcyclists on a budget. - September 30, 2011 - Ecuador Freedom Bike Rental
Privatefly.com Raises £2m Funding
Private aviation market shakes up as disruptive technology platform for private jet hire announces successful fundraising. - September 30, 2011 - PrivateFly.com
Grammy-Winner Clare Fischer Releases Albums 50 and 51
The Clare Fischer Voices ...And Sometimes Instruments and Continuum with The Clare Fischer Big Band Produced and Directed by Brent Fischer - September 29, 2011 - studioexpresso