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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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
AiresLibre Travel Announces New Director of European Tourism
Sandra Ayala appointed to European Tourism Director. - October 01, 2011 - Je Suis. PARIS, LLC
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
Le Méridien Malta Paints It Purple for SPG
Le Méridien St Julians Hotel & Spa, Malta launches a SPG awareness week by covering the ceiling with helium filled SPG balloons, greeting arriving guests with freshly baked muffins, and lighting the facade with a purple halo. - September 29, 2011 - Le Meridien St Julians Hotel & Spa
The First Luxury Tour Operator in Vietnam Targets Domestic Market
Luxury Travel (luxurytravelvietnam.com), the first Vietnamese travel firm which specializes in luxury tourism. - September 28, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Culture and Heritage on Ho Chi Minh Trail
Luxury Travel Vietnam to Promote Luxury Culture and Heritage on Ho Chi Minh Trail - September 28, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
smallcarBIGCITY Appoints Wardour And Oxford as Its Global Business Development Agency
One of London’s most popular tour companies appoints Wardour And Oxford as its global business development agency, leading its local business development, international partnerships and franchise expansion. - September 27, 2011 - Wardour And Oxford
International Folk Festival Launches in Downtown Fayetteville, NC
Fayetteville, N.C. attracts regional visitors to the Annual International Folk Festival, Parade of Nations on September 23rd. The event is hosted by the Art Council with many vendors and organizations displaying cultural diversity. - September 27, 2011 - FayToday Community News
Great Hotels of the World Announces the Latest News from Its Member Hotels
Great Hotels of the World’s member properties are recognised for the overall excellent standard of their properties. - September 26, 2011 - Great Hotels of the World
Presque Isle Downs and Casino Hosting 25K Poker Tournament
Poker legend Chris Moneymaker will be at Presque Isle Downs and Casino Oct. 15th to host a $25,000 poker tournament at the casino’s new state-of-the-art poker room. - September 23, 2011 - MTR
Privatefly.com to Power Addison Lee’s New Private Jet Service
Leading online private charter network announces a partnership with UK’s largest minicab company. - September 23, 2011 - PrivateFly.com
Trust for Architectural Easements Tours Boston’s Historic South End Neighborhood
The Trust for Architectural Easements is proud to present an online tour of Boston's Historic South End. The multimedia tour can be found on the Trust's website. The South end of Boston is the largest extant enclave of urban Victorian residential architecture in the country. Declared a National... - September 22, 2011 - Trust for Architectural Easements
Trust for Architectural Easements Recently Toured the Wesleyan Grove Historic District in Martha’s Vineyard
The Trust for Architectural Easements is proud to present an online tour of Historic Martha's Vineyard. The multimedia tour can be found on the Trust's website. It’s been called a fairyland. There are more than 300 tiny clustered cottages, painted in a rainbow of pink and purple and pastel... - September 22, 2011 - Trust for Architectural Easements
Trust for Architectural Easements Presents Online Tour of the Oregon Historic District in Dayton, Ohio
The Trust for Architectural Easements is proud to present an online tour of Oregon Historic District in Dayton, Ohio. The multimedia tour can be found on the Trust's website. Nicknamed the “Gem City,” Dayton, Ohio, garners national recognition from its association with its most famous... - September 22, 2011 - Trust for Architectural Easements
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 - September 22, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
One World Trekking Offers 10% Discount on December Treks to Everest Base Camp and the Annapurna Sanctuary
One World Trekking is offering a 10% per person discount on their Everest Base Camp and the Annapurna Sanctuary treks which start in December. - September 22, 2011 - One World Trekking
Travel Health Insurance Plans with New York International Group Enhanced by New Disaster Evacuation Rider
Natural disasters are in the news on a frequent basis and their unpredictable nature means that it’s more important than ever to have non-medical travel evacuation plans. The Evacuation Plus rider was made available last month to some of the travel health insurance plans offered by New York... - September 21, 2011 - New York International Group
Yampu Launches New Tours for Rainforest Alliance Week
Yampu Tours announces a new line of Sustainable Tours with promotional rates for Rainforest Alliance Week. - September 20, 2011 - Yampu.com
Great Hotels of the World Launches Insider's Guide Competition
Great Hotels of the World (http://www.ghotw.com), the London-based hotel sales and marketing alliance, has launched a brand new writing competition where entrants will be asked to send in a 24-hour travel guide to their chosen destination. Great Hotels of the World wants entrants to provide insight... - September 18, 2011 - Great Hotels of the World
MyReviewsNow Online Shopping Introduces a Resource for Timeshare Owners
The Timeshare Expert provides an educational resource for timeshare owners. MyReviewsNow Online Shopping is pleased to offer this ebook to consumers. - September 16, 2011 - Retail Solutions Advisors