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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
One Concierge Designs "Ultimate" San Diego Experience
One Concierge announced today the availability of an exclusive VIP package in which clients will be able to experience the city of San Diego by helicopter, hot air balloon and private luxury vehicles. - July 30, 2011 - One Concierge
Casting About This Fall on Middle Fork of Idaho’s Salmon River
Thanks to Record Run-Off Far and Away Adventures Extends Dry-Fly Gold Medal Trout Fishing Programs Through Mid September - July 29, 2011 - Far and Away Adventures
ExperiencePlus! Bicycle Tours Celebrates 40th Anniversary Season with Pisa-to-Venice Tour That Started it All
Two Generations of Founding Price Family to Guide and Host June 17-26, 2012 Tour from Pisa to Venice That Duplicates Company's Inaugural Tour in 1972 - July 29, 2011 - ExperiencePlus! Bicycle Tours
DecoBike & Miami Beach
The U.S. Conference of Mayors Honors Miami Beach for Its Successful DecoBike Bicycle Sharing Program - July 28, 2011 - DECOBIKE, LLC
Wine, Women & Chocolate - Culinary Travel Company Announces New Women-Only Tours in France
A small company that conducts specialized gourmet food tours in Paris and in Provence has now created a special tour for women only. - July 27, 2011 - Paris to Provence Culinary Adventures
SIMUL8 Corporation Chosen to Enhance Passenger Journey at Gatwick Airport
SIMUL8 consultants to work closely with Gatwick Airport to look at ways to improve the check-in processes in the airport's South Terminal. - July 27, 2011 - SIMUL8 Corporation
Online News Provider Newsvend Launches Office in United States
London-based online news and web content agency, Newsvend Ltd, has opened a US office in Arlington, Massachusetts in response to soaring demand among US businesses for tailored news content. - July 26, 2011 - Newsvend Ltd
Consummate Summer Dance Floor Anthem - "Wild Miami Remixed" from Tinatin Ready to Raise Rafters Across Global Dance Floors
Remix Collection Calls Attention to Consequences of Global Warming; Marks Tenth Studio Release for Young Pals Records - July 26, 2011 - Young Pals Music
One World Trekking Offers 2012 Trek Into Ethiopia’s Simien Mountains
On March 3 to 17, 2012, One World Trekking is pleased to announce a special hiking journey into the Simien Mountains of Ethiopia. Their newest adventure will include a 10 day trek in the Simien Mountains National Park, a hike to the top of Ethiopia’s highest mountain - Ras Deshen (15,154... - July 26, 2011 - One World Trekking
Castlewood Group Confirm Budget Airlines Are in High Demand in Thailand Coinciding with the Launch of Their New 8over8 Hotel in Phuket
Plans for a new low cost airline operating from Thailand are underway. Thai airways are preparing to launch "Thai Wings" from March to April 2012 in an attempt to capture a share of the budget travel market. Castlewood Group hopes to benefit from the increase in the number of tourists flying to Thailand when their new 8over8 Hotel is launched close to the idyllic Laguna Beach resort in Phuket. - July 25, 2011 - Castlewood Group PTE LTD
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Celebrates Its First Qualified British Officer Cadets
Ipswich-based Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is proud to announce the graduation of its first British Officer Cadets. Cadet Tim Cummins and Cadet Ian Meacham were sponsored by Fred. Olsen throughout their three years’ of study at Warsash Maritime Academy, in Southampton, and celebrated their graduation with a formal ‘Passing Out’ ceremony at the Academy in June 2011. - July 23, 2011 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Balmoral to Take Part in Southampton "Six Ships Extravaganza"
For the second time this year, the port of Southampton will see a magnificent line-up of six cruise ships, berthed simultaneously, on 16th July 2011. In January this year, the first "Six Ships Extravaganza" took place, and the role call on that occasion included two Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ ships – Balmoral and Black Watch. This was the first time for over 50 years that so many cruise ships had docked together in the port, and a huge crowd came out to greet them. - July 23, 2011 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines