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Luxury Travel Vietnam to Launch Package: “Experience Mekong Once-in-a-Life-Time”
The Mekong Delta is a fascinating destination with an incredible history, diverse cultures, stunning scenery and rich heritage. The Mekong River runs through China, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam, and is the longest river in the southeastern Asia region. Deep in history and rich in... - May 18, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Photo Collections by Thomas Palfy Published – A Collection of Images and Postcards from South Gippsland
Thomas Palfy, writer-photographer’s second collection of great photographs has been published under the title of A Collection of Images. Another one of his recent books is titled Postcards from South Gippsland – the third book in the Postcards from… series. South Gippsland is located in South-Eastern Victoria, Australia, an area rich in tourist attractions. - May 17, 2011 - Thomas Palfy
The World’s Most Exotic Homes Featured in the May Issue of Construction Digital
In the May issue of Construction Digital Magazine, some of the world’s most expensive, exotic and downright bizarre homes are profiled. What makes the perfect home? Is it design, function, locations, amenities? For most people the answer to that question probably doesn’t include the... - May 17, 2011 - WDM Group
SEAIR Issues Travel Advisory to Batanes Passengers
As a show of effort in trying to serve their loyal patrons better, SEAIR, the Philippines’ premier luxury airline releases a letter to its loyal patrons regarding the cargo of tourists bound for Batanes. - May 16, 2011 - South East Asian Airlines
Jose Irauzqui Interviewed by "Travelers411" Radio Host Stephanie Abrams!
Jose Irauzqui, President of Yampu Tours, recently spoke with fellow travel expert Stephanie Abrams on the "Travelers411" radio show in New York City. The interview took place during the New York Times Travel Show. Jose Irauzqui was born in Peru but eventually moved to England to study... - May 16, 2011 - Yampu.com
Trump’s Latest Luxury Hotel in Toronto Profiled in the May Issue of Construction Digital
Read about Donald Trump’s newest luxury hotel in Toronto in the May issue of Construction Digital Magazine. Luxury hotels seem to be springing up all over Canada’s largest city like wildflowers, but the crown jewel will be the brand new Trump International Hotel & Tower which is... - May 14, 2011 - WDM Group
Thailand Naturist Association Bares Itself in a Most Unexpected Place
A person would think a western concept such as naturism or nudism would not be accepted in Asia, but they would think wrong. People are really basically the same worldwide. Studies find the same percent of the American or European populations that are nudists applies to any other population group... - May 13, 2011 - Naturist Association Thailand Co., Ltd.
Apollo Motorhomes Drives Tourism Queensland´s Best Expedition in the World´s Ultimate Queensland Road Trip
Australian success story Apollo Motorhomes is the driving force behind the ultimate Queensland Road Trip, part of The Best Expedition in the World. The world’s largest privately owned recreational vehicle operator, born and bred in the sunshine state, is providing an Apollo Motorhomes motorhome as part of their sponsorship of The Best Expedition in the World, the next chapter of Tourism Queensland’s Best Job in the World campaign with Island Caretaker Ben Southall. - May 13, 2011 - Apollo Motorhomes
Riviera Maya Chef Launches New Menu Concept
John Gray Restaurant Group Moves to Fixed Price Menu - May 13, 2011 - John Gray Restaurant Group
Luxury Travel to Launch Biking and Trekking Tour to Nam Cat Tien
Located 160 kilometers from Ho Chi Minh City, half way between Saigon and Dalat, Nam Cat Tien National Park is reported to have 600 plant species, 240 bird species, and 50 species of mammals including the one-horn rhinoceros, one of several endangered mammals from Vietnam listed in the World Red... - May 11, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Dig This® Las Vegas Now Open
Dig This® Las Vegas, the nation’s first heavy equipment playground, is open for business. Dig This Las Vegas’ is located at 3012 S. Rancho Drive, just minutes from The Strip. Dig This brings the latest in recreational and corporate entertainment to the Las Vegas market allowing... - May 11, 2011 - Dig This
Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa Adds Guided Bird Watching Tour to Its Selection of Activities
New Bird Watching Spot Emerges on Island of Cozumel. - May 11, 2011 - Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa
Red Mangrove Galapagos and Ecuador Lodges Emphasize Diver Ed and Land-Based Multi-Island Accommodations to Enhance Novice-to-Expert Scuba Diving Experiences
Galapagos has always been known as a place with amazing, but challenging, deep water diving for experts-only but now, with the development of high quality, land-based and instructional dive programs for beginners, this has all changed. - May 10, 2011 - Red Mangrove Galapagos Lodges
SEAIR Now Offers Low Fares to Cebu and Davao
South East Asian Airlines (SEAIR) recently announced that it will launch its first domestic jet services from Manila to Cebu on July 1, 2011, and Manila to Davao on July 2 as part of the SEAIR-Tiger Airways Partner Airline Programme. - May 09, 2011 - South East Asian Airlines
International Voluntourism Guidelines Research Launched
Planeterra and The International Ecotourism Society (TIES) Bring Industry Leaders Together to Collaborate on Global Voluntourism Initiative to Transform Good Intentions Into Best Practice. The International Ecotourism Society (TIES) and Planeterra, a leading non-profit foundation dedicated to... - May 09, 2011 - Planeterra Foundation
Africa Point Sponsors the 2011 Kenya Safari FAM Trip for Travel Agents
Africa Point has announced a familiarization trip for travel agents and other travel industry stakeholders - May 08, 2011 - Africa Point
DexSystems Overcomes Failed Mud-Set Freeze Thaw Cold with New Outdoor Floor Technology
With great skill this homeowner places porcelain tile on outdoor floor decking in cold climate without the use of traditional cement based materials. - May 07, 2011 - DexSystems Inc.
Hollywood Effects House Creates 15-Foot Long T. Rex for Santa Barbara Zoo Show "How to Train Your Dinosaur"
Chiodo Bros. hand makes a life-size, adolescent Tyrannosaurus Rex that runs, roars, snorts, blinks, growls… and even poops for a new stage show about how the Zoo cares for its animals. Family friendly shows start May 7 at the beautiful Santa Barbara Zoo, and are free with admission. - May 07, 2011 - Santa Barbara Zoo
Unique French Alps Tour Fills Sightseeing Gap in Beautiful, Historical Region of France
The French Alps Tours, September 3-10, 2011, explores the unique beauty and history of the French Alps region of France. The small group tour is ideal for those who enjoy experiencing the lesser known areas in France and who prefer landscapes and local culture to monuments and long bus rides. - May 07, 2011 - French Alps Tours
Vacation Rental Agent Opens New Maui Office
Vacation Rental Agent's Hawaii website, Hawaiianbeachrentals.com, opens new Maui office to ensure continued local expertise to guests on the "Valley Isle.” - May 06, 2011 - Vacation Rental Agent
Empex Aquacircus® Debuts at Beachpark, Fortaleza Brazil
Aquacirco has just opened at the always innovative Beachpark Waterpark in Fortaleza, Brazil. The South American continent’s largest waterpark, Beachpark has created a 12,000 square foot Aquacircus® complete with the Big Top. The site includes 170 different water events and spray features... - May 04, 2011 - Empex Watertoys
Luxury Travel Vietnam to Launch Interesting New Excursions in the Summer
Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) to Launch Interesting New Escapes to Tam Dao National Park for Day Trippers from Hanoi. - May 03, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Luxury Travel Vietnam to Cast Votes for the "Year’s Best"
Vietnam's first luxury tour operator (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) casts votes for the Year’s Best of the Guide Awards 2011. - May 03, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
ExperiencePlus! Bicycle Tours Recognized Nationally, Regionally for Commitment to Business Excellence
Recent Kudos Include Best Guides and Top 50 Trip of a Lifetime from National Geographic Traveler as well as Inclusion in Top 100 Women-Owned Business in Colorado. - May 02, 2011 - ExperiencePlus! Bicycle Tours
Wine Tours to Bordeaux and Burgundy on the Autumn Travel Program from BKWine
The autumn wine tour program is now available from BKWine, a tour operator specialised in wine and food tours. The scheduled tours for this fall include two destinations: Bordeaux and Burgundy. The detailed programs are available here: http://www.bkwinetours.com BKWine offers two classic wine... - April 30, 2011 - BKWine AB
Luxury Travel Ltd to Unveil a New Luxe Tour Package in South Indochina for 2012
Luxury Travel Vietnam (http://www.luxurytravelvietnam.com/index.htm) has launched a new 10-day tour-package “Discover treasures of South Indochina” offering an urban chic experience, culture, nature and heritage in South Indochina, taking in HCMC (Saigon), Vietnam to Seam Reap, and... - April 30, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Delaney Vineyards Harvest Quarterly Honors from Grapevine Wine Tours
Delaney Vineyards & Winery secures both “Most Outstanding” honors from Grapevine Wine Tours guests in the first quarter of 2011. - April 29, 2011 - Grapevine Wine Tours, LLC
See Colombia Travel Announces New Customizable Colombia Tours Website and General Manager
With the operational support of the Quimbaya brand See Colombia Travel has chosen to aim at the direct consumer market to cover the growing demand of European and US travelers. - April 28, 2011 - See Colombia Travel
Emmy-Winning Equitrekking Scouts for France Filming & Releases Special Northern France Themed Newsletter
Producer Caroline Maffry from the Emmy-winning Equitrekking TV show returned from scouting film locations in France for a new Equitrekking episode. Special travel articles by Maffry were released today, a Northern France themed Equitrekking's newsletter. - April 28, 2011 - Equitrekking
Seair Adds Clark-Macau Flights
South East Asian Airlines (SEAIR), the Philippines’ premier leisure airline, today announced it will fly to Macau daily from Clark starting May 27, 2011. - April 25, 2011 - South East Asian Airlines
RoswellTours.com to Offer UFO Tours During 2011 Roswell Festival
E. J. Wilson, Roswell author and UFO researcher, will again offer his "Ultimate UFO Tour" during the annual Roswell UFO Festival, to be held July 1-4, 2011. The tour visits key sites at the former Roswell Army Air Field, where the UFO case unfolded. - April 24, 2011 - RoswellBooks.com
Spirit Incentives Names Ashley Guerrera Product Manager
Spirit Incentives, designers of innovative travel incentives and benefits programs, today announced that Ashley Guerrera has been named Product Manager. In this position, Guerrera will be responsible for developing and expanding Spirit Incentives’ product line to fulfill business... - April 23, 2011 - Spirit Incentives
ecoShuttle Event Aims to Raise Funds & Garden Beds for Local Charity
ecoShuttle, a sustainable charter bus company based in Portland, OR, is planning a fundraising party at their new location. The soiree is an effort to promote ecoShuttle’s participation in Portland’s Growing Gardens program Dawn of the Bed. The company is holding the family-friendly party at their headquarters Sunday, May 1st located at 2420 NE Columbia Boulevard in northeast Portland. Party-goers can expect to find live music, delicious food, beer, wine, a silent auction, crafts and more. - April 22, 2011 - ecoShuttle
Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa Announces Special Offers to Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend
Travel offer includes Ocean View accommodations, breakfast buffet for two and taxes and service charge. - April 22, 2011 - Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa
Gap Adventures Again Named to National Geographic Traveler's Top Tours of a Lifetime List
Prestigious recognition continues for adventure travel industry innovator, sustainable travel leader. - April 22, 2011 - G Adventures
New Tour Gives Motorcyclists an “Introduction to Ecuador”
Ecuador Freedom Bike Rental announced today the availability of their 12-day "Introduction to Ecuador Tour." For enthusiasts that have amassed the coveted 2-week vacation, this is the journey creating memories that last a life time. About Ecuador Freedom Bike Rental Ecuador Freedom Bike... - April 22, 2011 - Ecuador Freedom Bike Rental
Pacific Western Transportation Introduces Five New Motorcoaches to Charter Fleet
Pacific Western Transportation has added five new Prevost H-Series motorcoaches to its charter fleet. The fifty-two passenger vehicles will begin regular charter operations this week. - April 22, 2011 - Pacific Western Transportation
Curtin Clan Surname Gathering in Chicago
The Curtin Clan Inc. will hold its seventh Clan Gathering in Chicago, June 24th-26th, 2011. Previous Gatherings have been in Massachusetts, New York, Ontario in Canada and every other year in Ireland. The conference will cover Curtin genealogy, Irish heritage, local speakers and attendees can meet Margaret Curtain of Australia, world’s foremost authority on the Curtins of Ireland. The Gathering will be held at the Irish American Heritage Center in Chicago, IL. Go to http://curtinorg for info. - April 21, 2011 - The Curtin Clan Association
PacRim Digital Media, Brings Self Service Interaction Technology to Branson, MO Transforming the Hospitality and Tourisum Industry
PacRim Digital Media, Inc is an Digital Media Communications Company specializing in interactive digital signage, kiosk mobile applications, including specialized print media tourist publications, integrated computer systems, advanced web and user interface technology. The company announced recently it has established its U.S Central Division Headquarters in Branson Missouri as the company has expanded its services from Hawaii and Denver, Colorado. - April 21, 2011 - PacRim Digital Media, Inc
ABQ Trolley Launches Enhanced Passenger Experiences with GPS Audio and Video Tours
Today ABQ Trolley announced it’s introducing Q-VIEW, a multimedia tour experience delivered through a GPS audio/video system by AudioConexus on its City Tour. Q-VIEW includes video and photographic elements of Albuquerque's past throughout the tour. Now passengers will look up at TV monitors and see segments of the route such as the Mother Road as it appeared decades ago, in its former glory, as the famous Route 66. - April 21, 2011 - AudioConexus Inc.
Luxury Travel Ltd Announces New Vietnamese Hideaway
Six Senses Con Dao Puts Con Dao Island on the radar of luxury travelers. Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) announces new upscale travel experiences for the most discerning travelers. - April 21, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
The Woodlands Resort Adds Kid-Friendly Activities, Special Offers for 2011 Memorial Day Weekend
Guests who book a summer getaway by May 31 (for a Sunday through Thursday stay between June 1 and August 31), receive 50% off a second night stay. - April 20, 2011 - The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center
Compass Scholarship Foundation, Executive Diploma in Hospitality Management
Compass Scholarship Foundation sponsors 22 employees for a 12 month long professional hospitality programme at the end of which each participant is to receive an Executive Diploma in Hospitality Management from Sunway International Business & Management, a leading Malaysian training centre. - April 20, 2011 - Compass Hospitality
Top Summer Vacation Destinations in the April Exec Digital Issue
Exec Digital’s top ten summer vacation destinations leave no scenario unturned, with picks that satisfy every desire from the relaxing spa hotel to the thrilling African safari, and from the romantic getaway for two to the resort that is fun for the family. - April 19, 2011 - WDM Group
White Moustache Urban Adventure Company Revolutionizes the Food Tour Concept
Offering tourists and Seattleites alike a variety of private, personalized eating tours outside the commercial core. - April 19, 2011 - White Moustache Urban Adventure Co.
Aqua-Firma Journeys: Exclusive Wildlife and Adventure Voyage to Remote South Georgia- An Exploration of the "Galapagos of the South"
New and Exclusive Wildlife Voyage to South Georgia is set to explore; encounter some of the the most prolific wildlife and most dramatic landscapes of the Southern ocean, whilst retracing the footsteps of legendary polar explorer Ernest Shackleton. - April 17, 2011 - Aqua-Firma Worldwide Ltd
Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa Wins Bloomberg Hotel Award
There’s positive, upbeat news for the Asia Pacific’s hospitality industry this week as the results of the Asia Pacific Hotel Awards 2011 in association with Bloomberg Television and Google have been revealed. Rightly proud of its success, Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa (managed by... - April 16, 2011 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Pacific Resort Aitutaki Wins Prestigious Asia Pacific Hotel Award
A great wave of anticipation is hovering over a select number of Asia Pacific’s leading hospitality professionals. The inaugural Asia Pacific Hotel Awards 2011 in association with Bloomberg Television & Google have now been judged and Pacific Resort Aitutaki has been informed that it is... - April 16, 2011 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Aqua-Firma Journey to Norway’s Northernmost Point on New Adventure Sailing Voyage
This Summer Wilderness & Wildlife experts Aqua-Firma with be sailing to Northernmost Norway for a taste of adventure and the Midnight Sun. - April 16, 2011 - Aqua-Firma Worldwide Ltd
Out for Adventure Wilderness Tours Offers a Free Travel Program for Group Organizers
Out For Adventure Wilderness Tours unveils a free travel program designed to reward group organizers with a free sea kayaking vacation. - April 14, 2011 - Out For Adventure Wilderness Tours Ltd.