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Grand Baymen in Belize Breaks Ground on Condominium Expansion

ECI Development, Ltd., the Central American resort developer with a portfolio of properties in Belize, Costa Rica and Nicaragua, is expanding its Grand Baymen Communities on Ambergris Caye by breaking ground on a new, 14,600 sq. ft. condominium building. - August 25, 2011 - ECI Develpment, Ltd.

Luxury Travel Group Ltd to Launch Vietnam Luxury Tour Along Ho Chi Minh Trail

Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) to Launch "Discover the Luxuries and Hidden Treasures of Vietnam by Road" on the legendary Ho Chi Minh Trail. - August 25, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

One Concierge Provides VIP Oktoberfest Experience

As part of a VIP Experience at Oktoberfest, One Concierge clients will be privy to a wide range of concierge and lifestyle management services to enhance their experience at the 2011 Oktoberfest Festival. - August 25, 2011 - One Concierge

Leave the Race, Go at Your Own Pace with Lismore Cycling Holidays Ireland

Lismore Cycling Holidays offer centre based cycling holidays and bike hire from the Heritage town of Lismore, Ireland. - August 25, 2011 - Lismore Cycling Holidays

700-Foot Slip-and-Slide Draws Hundreds to Louisiana’s Cypress Bend Resort

In what must be considered the most creative way to celebrate the end of summer, Louisiana’s Cypress Bend Resort converted a portion of its golf driving range into a 700-foot slip-and-slide for a one-day event, attracting hundreds of families to the resort just 70 miles south of... - August 25, 2011 - Cypress Bend Resort

Vietnam Golf Tours Unveils Luxury Summer Golf Promotions to Exotic Destinations

Golf is going through an upswing in Indo-China. A lot of tourists are now asking for Vietnam golf vacations. Vietnam Golf Tours (VGT) is now launching luxury golf in summer to advertise the undiscovered golf destination in South East Asia. - August 24, 2011 - Vietnam Golf Tours

One World Trekking to Offer Trek Into Nepal’s Hidden Tsum Valley

One World Trekking will offer an October 2012 research trek into Nepal's Tsum Valley. This will be an off-the-beaten path hiking journey to the remote “Valley of Pilgrimage.” - August 23, 2011 - One World Trekking

Eco Trailblazer Greenloons Invited to Join Global Sustainable Tourism Council

Greenloons will contribute time and expertise to help raise sustainable tourism certification standards and increase consumer access to certified ecotourism suppliers worldwide. - August 21, 2011 - Greenloons LLC

Luxury Travel Ltd Attracts Thrill-Seekers to Head to Vietnam for an Adventure Holiday

Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) launches Adventure Holiday in Vietnam for Families, Exploring a Mix of Culture, Nature, Adventure and Relaxation - August 19, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

PrivateFly.com Drives Growth with Ferrari Owners

Private jet hire platform forms strategic partnership with the Ferrari Owners’ Club of Great Britain. - August 19, 2011 - PrivateFly.com

Cyprus, Italy & Greece Are Top Destinations for UK Couples Looking to Marry Abroad

A recent survey by Weddings Abroad & Honeymoons indicates that European countries like Cyprus, Italy and Greece are top of the list for UK couples looking to getting married abroad. Of the 1600 brides and grooms who participated in the survey, 12% indicated they were exploring getting married... - August 19, 2011 - Weddings Abroad & Honeymoons

Adventure Travel Holidays in Nepal for the Everyday Person

Adventure travel company and Himalayan specialist One World Trekking will be offering two new softer adventure vacations in 2012 and you don’t need to be super fit to enjoy. One World is a 23-year leader in Himalayan adventure travel. - August 19, 2011 - One World Trekking

One World Trekking Adds Peru's Huayhuash Circuit Trek in 2012

From May 25 to June 15, 2012 adventure travel company, One World Trekking, will be offering the high-level traverse across Peru's high mountain passes. - August 18, 2011 - One World Trekking

The First Luxury Tour Operator in Vietnam Targets Domestic Market

Luxury Travel (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com), the first Vietnamese travel firm which specializes in luxury tourism. - August 18, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

Pacific Resort Hotel Group Joins Influential Line Up to Present at AHICE Conference in Sydney

Pacific Resort Hotel Group Deputy CEO and General Manager Finance & Strategy - Marcus Niszow has joined the stellar line-up for the second annual Australasian Hotel Industry Conference and Exhibition (AHICE) at the Four Seasons Hotel Sydney on September 2, 2011. Around 30 influential hotel... - August 17, 2011 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands

Tonga Travel Guide Launched

The new online Tonga Travel Guide from SouthPacific.org is indicative of the switch from print to digital media. - August 17, 2011 - South Pacific Organizer

Castlewood Group Sponsor Raffles Country Club Charity Golf Event Grand Prize

Castlewood Group recently sponsored Raffles Country Club Charity Golf Event in Singapore on 2nd and 3rd July 2011. The grand prize presented by Castlewood's Group Sales Director was a Ryder Cup golf package for 2. - August 17, 2011 - Castlewood Group PTE LTD

New Activity & Adventure Holidays Guide – Fifth Edition

Activity & Adventure Holidays is pleased to announce the release of its latest travel guide which is packed with lots of exciting ideas for every type of activity and adventure traveller. Whether you are into birdwatching, cultural tours, safaris or something more daring and fast paced like... - August 17, 2011 - Activity & Adventure Holidays

Yampu Tours Launches New Travel Website Featuring Africa Tours

Yampu Tours launches a new website with experts guiding clients to Southern and Eastern Africa. - August 16, 2011 - Yampu.com

ExperiencePlus! Bicycle Tours Lavish Attention on Cuisine / Culture in Five New / Expanded 2012 European Cycling Vacations

ExperiencePlus! New Bicycle Tour Programs in the Czech Republic, France and Italy Begin in May and Continue Through October - August 16, 2011 - ExperiencePlus! Bicycle Tours

Luxury Travel Ltd Launches Vietnam – a Land of Adventures

Luxury Travel (luxurytravelvietnam.com) created this special tour, for the type of traveler who wants to discover the beauty of Vietnam in style, with an extra experience of adventure. Travelers will arrive in Hanoi and will discover this beautiful city, with its dozens of little handicrafts shops. - August 16, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

bbcactivelanguages.com and MMT Digital Have Launched the First in a Series of Quickstart Language Apps

www.bbcactivelanguages.com has joined forces with MMT Digital – the digital solutions agency – to build and launch a series of language apps aimed at teaching the basics of a language quickly and easily on mobile phones and tablets. MMT Digital has been building highly successful cross... - August 14, 2011 - MMT Digital

Luxury Travel Ltd (luxurytravelvietnam.com) Appoints New Sales and Marketing Director

Luxury Travel, a leading Asia small group travel expert, has appointed a new sales and marketing director for effective immediately. Hung Nguyen, an experienced travel marketing professional, will lead luxury travels sales and marketing efforts from his base in Southeast Asia. Hung’s... - August 14, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

Luxury Travel Ltd to Attract Up Class French Tourists to Vietnam

Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) to Show at the IFTM TOP RESA to Attract Up-Class French Travelers to Vietnam - August 13, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

Yampu Tours Approves of New Machu Picchu Regulations

The Peruvian government has placed new regulations on the entrance to Machu Picchu. Yampu Tours applauds these new regulations as conservation to the ancient ruins. - August 12, 2011 - Yampu.com

iXiGO.com Receives Investment from SAIF Partners & MakeMyTrip

SAIF Partners & MakeMyTrip invest $18.5 Million in India's leading travel search engine. - August 12, 2011 - ixigo

India Tour Packages Within Your Budget (Plan Trip India)

Plan Trip India is one of the leading tour operator companies in India. Now Plan Trip India offers packages for individuals and families for Kerala, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Central India and other states with budgeted Indian tour packages. Plan Trip India covers temple tours of South... - August 12, 2011 - Plan Trip India

DirectRooms.com – Visitors head to Thailand for Chinese Mooncake Festival on 12 September 2011

DirectRooms.com is pleased to announce that the Chinese Mooncake (Chung Chiu) Festival in Thailand will take place on 12th September 2011. - August 12, 2011 - DirectRooms.com

“One Ocean, Two Paradises” Package from Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa and Presidente InterContinental Cancun Resort

Package includes five nights accommodation, daily breakfast and airfare between Cozumel Island and Cancun. - August 11, 2011 - Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa

All Three Pacific Resort Hotel Group Properties Finalists in the 2011 HM Awards

Pacific Resort Hotel Group properties; Pacific Resort Aitutaki, Pacific Resort Rarotonga and Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa have all been named as a Finalists in the 2011 HM Awards for Hotel & Accommodation Excellence, with winners due to be announced at the gala dinner in Sydney on... - August 10, 2011 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands

Grapevine Wine Tours Announces Annual Awards

Homestead named "Most Outstanding Winery of the Year" by Grapevine Wine Tours' guests. - August 10, 2011 - Grapevine Wine Tours, LLC

Northeast Florida's Premier Concierge and Errand Service Expands to Central Florida's Highly Populated Tourist Area

Lending Hands and Errands & More has seen rapid growth in their market. In just two short months they have already expanded their service area to include most of Central Florida. - August 10, 2011 - Lending Hands Errands & More LLC

Best of Transylvania – Motorcycle Tour, Now 10% Off

The discount is available for September 3rd, 2011 departure from Cluj Napoca, offering rides on the most spectacular motorcycle roads in Europe. - August 10, 2011 - Adventure Motorcycle Tours - Transylvania Live

Certified Scuba Divers Invited to Participate in Project AWARE Coastal Cleanup Hosted by Presidente InterContinental Resort & Spa and Scuba Du

Guided by certified dive masters, participants will visit Cozumel’s National Marine Park for an afternoon of cleaning marine debris from the world’s second largest coral reef. - August 06, 2011 - Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa

One World Trekking Offers Nepal Multi-Sport Adventure

One World Trekking, a 23-year leader in Himalayan travel, is happy to announce their new 10-day multi-activity adventure vacation in Nepal. - August 06, 2011 - One World Trekking

Annapurna Luxury Lodge Trek in Nepal by One World Trekking

One World Trekking, a 24-year leader in Nepal adventure travel, now offers a new short hike in the beautiful foothills of the Annapurnas while staying in Nepal's world famous Ker & Downey Luxury Lodges. - August 06, 2011 - One World Trekking

Surprise, The Terra Cotta Inn Nude and Topless Sunbathing Resort. Palm Springs is Southern California's Most Popular Resort According to the Los Angeles Times

Many people are in a rut because of the hustle and bustle of life. They eat at the same bland chain restaurants. Buy groceries at the same big chain store. Vacation at the same boring chain hotels. Break out of the rut. The Los Angeles Times Newspaper created the 2011 Readers Choice Awards. Readers now know the best that Southern California has to offer. And as a pleasant surprise, the most popular resort selected was The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa of sunny Palm Springs. - August 05, 2011 - The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa

Carolina, Kure, Wrightsville Beaches Make a Splash with Plenty of Water Sports Options in 2011

Many Flock to North Carolina’s Cape Fear Coast Region for Lessons from Pros, Great Access and a Variety of Activities - August 05, 2011 - Cape Fear Coast

Chile Voted Top Adventure Tourism Destination

Chile ranked as third best developing country for Adventure Tourism in the world according to new Adventure Travel Development Index. - August 04, 2011 - Cascada Expediciones

Luxury Escape to One of Southeast Asia’s Most Untouched and Breathtaking Getaways

Luxury Travel Vietnam (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) to Promote a New Luxury Escape to Con Dao Islands. - August 04, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

A Legend Awakes...the Au Co Sets New Standards

It all began as a Legend. Back in time, in a land where the mountains meet the sea, a beautiful, young fairy Au Co, falls in love with Long Quan, the Dragon Lord of the Sea. Their children, better known as the Hung Kings, became the early leaders of ancient Vietnam. In March 2012, Ha Long... - August 03, 2011 - Bhaya Cruises

Celebrate Yorkshire Day with Rock Steady Adventure

Yorkshire adventure events business 'RockSteadyAdventure.co.uk' are celebrating Yorkshire Day with the announcement of new investment. - August 03, 2011 - Rock Steady Adventure

Luxury Travel Ltd Puts Vietnam on the World Luxury Tourism Map

The Luxury Travel Company (http://www.luxurytravelvietnam.com ) has been chosen for the most prestigious annual Guide Awards 2010-2011. Luxury Travel Company receives a Guide Award with a remark “Defining the concept of luxury travel in Vietnam, sharing one-of-a-kind experiences that only the insiders can deliver.” - August 01, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

The Famous XLSior International Gay Dance Festival Will Take Place on Mykonos Island from August 24th Till Sunday August 28th. 2011

All the best Global Clubbing Brands all united for the first time in the one XLsior Festival on Mykonos island: For its 3rd year the Festival full of intense vibrancy and mind-blowing events returns to host the hottest boys in the world, best DJs, performers & stage stars. - July 31, 2011 - Mykonos Accommodation Center