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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
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
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
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
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
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 Launches New Guide for Groups
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines – winner of the ‘Best Cruise Line for Groups’ accolade in the 2011 Group Travel Awards – has just launched a useful, dedicated brochure for group travel organisers. The new brochure sets out all the benefits available to groups, as well as giving details of capacities of the main rooms on each ship, so that events and meetings can be planned in advance. - July 23, 2011 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
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
PrivateFly.com Launches Android App
Following the success of its iPhone app for instant private jet pricing on the move, PrivateFly goes Android. - July 22, 2011 - PrivateFly.com
One World Trekking Featured in Cincy Chic Magazine
Follow the path of former Cincinnatian Andy Crisconi and his company One World Trekking to physical, mental and spiritual health. - July 22, 2011 - One World Trekking
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Launches "Music & Laughter" Programme for 2011/12
Along with food, and the company of fellow guests, a key aspect in the success of any cruise is the quality of its entertainment. Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ "Music & Laughter" programme has proved to be an enormously popular highlight on selected cruises. Provided at no extra cost, the programme offers a star-studded line-up of quality acts from the worlds of comedy, music and entertainment. A diverse range of musical styles is represented, including pop, soul, jazz, classical and opera. - July 21, 2011 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
John Spence Named as Keynote Speaker for Timeshare and Fractional Networking Expo GNEX 2012
The Chairman of Karma Royal Group will address delegates during Perspective Magazine’s shared ownership industry networking event. - July 21, 2011 - Perspective Magazine
Western River Expeditions Extends Season Into August for Colorado River Cataract Canyon 2-Day Express Trip
Western River Expeditions Extends Its Season Due to Record High Water and Ideal Conditions Creating the Best Rafting Season in Decades - July 21, 2011 - Western River Expeditions
Giant Blue Marlin Sets New Bahamian Record - Custom Mount Creation Awarded to Gray Taxidermy
Team "Double Dog" recorded a new Bahamian record when they reeled in a Blue Marlin weighing 1,119 pounds (507 kg). Angler David Albury turned to Gray Taxidermy to have the tail and bill mounted as he knows that as memorable this day was, by getting a custom mount the memories will be even sweeter and last forever. - July 20, 2011 - Gray Taxidermy
Early Bird Discounts for Holiday Rental Villas in Phuket
Siam Villa Rentals introduces Early Bird Discounts on selected villa rentals. Book at least three months in advance and receive a discount of 5-25% off the published price. Even more reason to book a holiday villa in Phuket. - July 20, 2011 - Siam Real Estate
A new Vietnam Chic Adventure Tour
Luxury Travel Vietnam has just launched a Vietnam Chic Adventure Tour in Two Weeks embracing a concept of adventure by day, luxury by night. - July 18, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Taiwan Travels to Edge of Universe with Extreme Black Digital Stargazing
Taipei Astronomical Museum Planetarium upgrades to Global Immersion’s Fidelity Black™ - July 17, 2011 - Global Immersion
AdventureSmith Explorations Announces New Basecamp Option on Activities-Packed Shore Programs While Cruising Antarctica
This is the first Antarctic cruise to offer multiple nights of camping and to include it in the price of the cruise along with most shore activities. - July 17, 2011 - AdventureSmith Explorations
Venture IAB Signs Travel Expert Johnny Jet
Talent and Branding Agency Venture IAB has signed travel expert Johnny Jet. - July 16, 2011 - Venture IAB, Inc
Tickets Available Online for Taste of Playa 2011
VIP Passes and discounted Taste of Playa pesos are now available for Taste of Playa 2011 through advance purchase online at http://www.tasteofplaya.com. The highly anticipated culinary event will take place November 20, 2011 in Playa del Carmen. - July 15, 2011 - Taste of Playa
Spirit Incentives Launches New Family Adventure™ Offer
Spirit Incentives, designers of innovative travel incentives and benefits programs, announced today that a new hotel offer, Family Adventure ™, will be introduced to the market. The Family Adventure™ is an ideal product for the timeshare and vacation club markets helping with customer... - July 15, 2011 - Spirit Incentives
The Traveling Eye! Joins Sirius/XM Network
The Traveling Eye! the premier weekly full service travel show all about travel heard every Friday on WVON 1690 am (www.WVON.com) in Chicago has added four shows each week on Sirius/XM Radio. The Traveling Eye! will continue to air every Friday at 11am CT, will now air another live show on HUR... - July 15, 2011 - Advantage International, LLC