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Alex Wilcox, Founder of JetSuite Tells Business Review USA About Luxury Private Travel and Its Perks
Business Review USA, the top digital media source for American business news, gains insight into private, luxury jet travel on board JetSuite, one of the latest players in the private jet industry. JetSuite is one of the newest up-and-coming private jet companies that offer luxury travel at a... - June 07, 2011 - WDM Group
Wild Planet Adventures Protects Wildlife Vacation Experience in Costa Rica by Offering Wildlife-Rich Alternative to Over-Crowded Packaged Tours
Costa Rica “Ultimate Wildlife” eco-tours are crafted to avoid the crowds and feature special access to private reserves and exclusive activities designed to expose travelers to exceptional and privileged wildlife viewing. - June 06, 2011 - Wild Planet Adventures
One World Trekking Confirms Hike to the Lost Valleys of Annapurna in Nepal
Small group to enter the remote Tibetan region of NarPhu amongst the giant Himalayas. - June 06, 2011 - One World Trekking
Popularity of Vietnam’s Seaside Resort-Town Nha Trang on the Rise – Comprehensive Travel Guide Launched to Cover Information Needs of Travelers
Both popular with backpackers and affluent tourists, Vietnam's seaside resort-town Nha Trang attracts increasingly larger numbers of tourists. Its upcoming Sea Festival from June 11 - 15, called "the only sea festival in Vietnam able to impress tourists" is another highlight for the destination and its visitors. The travel guide www.nha-trang.travel was set up to cover the increasing information needs of the fast growing numbers of tourists by offering complete and objective travel information. - June 06, 2011 - The complete travel guide to Vietnam's holiday paradise Nha Trang
One World Trekking Confirms Inaugural Trek Into Bhutan’s Merak and Sakteng Region
Join One World Trekking on one of the first groups to search for the elusive Yeti in remote eastern Bhutan. - June 05, 2011 - One World Trekking
Newest Eco-Ride in U.S. Premiers Over Alligators in Florida Conservation Park
With summer just around the corner, our nation’s destination venues are gearing up for their busy season. New-comer, SkyCycle™ will give Florida’s EcoSafaris Park a brand new eco-friendly way to look at nature. The SkyCycle™ is a bike on a cable that takes riders high over... - June 02, 2011 - Eco Adventure Technologies
Relive "America’s Cup" Race Aboard a Multi-Million Dollar Yacht with Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa’s New Sailing Adventure
Participants get hands-on experience grinding the winch, trimming the sail, tacking and jibing during a race aboard the world-famous America’s Cup racing vessels. - June 02, 2011 - Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa
Getting Married in a Candy Shop: Ella's Sweet Shoppe to Host the Clary/Wooten Wedding
Ella's Sweet Shoppe, one of Georgia’s premier candy stores that has received both local and national media attention is proud to host the wedding of Amanda Adair Clary to Michael Sean Wooten on June 5th, 2011 at 5:30pm at Ella’s store location, 191 West Jefferson St. Madison GA. And... - June 01, 2011 - Ella's Sweet Shoppe
A Taste of Vietnam for Gourmet Lovers by Luxury Travel Group Ltd
The new Luxury Travel trip features a 12-day itinerary of Vietnam’s most popular spots, with many special opportunities to discover and savor the surprisingly varied tastes of this fascinating land. - May 30, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Luxury Travel Group Ltd Success with Its Tailor-Made Tours to Vietnam and Southeast Asia
Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) meets increasing market success with its tailor-made tours to Vietnam and Southeast Asia. - May 28, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
One World Trekking Offers Discount on Upper Dolpo and Snow Leopard Trek
Leader in Himalayan adventure travel offers $675.00 savings on one of Nepal's greatest hiking journeys - May 27, 2011 - One World Trekking
At-Hand Apps Ships "New England Day Trips At-Hand" for iPhone
Travelers can now go well beyond the limits of existing paper-model travel guides and apps with new generation dynamic day trip app, "New England Day Trips for iPhone." - May 26, 2011 - At-Hand Apps, LLC
Private Aviation Lifts Ash Cloud Uncertainty
As ash cloud travel chaos hits the UK once more, one mode of transport is keeping passengers moving. - May 26, 2011 - PrivateFly.com
New Hilton Head Welcome Center Opens, I-95 Exit 8 Offers Visitor Assistance & Area Accommodations
The new Hilton Head Island, SC Welcome Center opened on May 1st, 2011, providing visitors to Hilton Head and travelers on I-95 a valuable resource for area information and discount vacation packages. - May 25, 2011 - Hilton Head Island Welcome Center
Join Iberian Traveler as "The Sun Also Rises" Over the Streets of Pamplona Once Again During San Fermín 2011
Iberian Traveler - Maribel's Guides, in association with Peña Seattle, are offering exclusive hotel packages for Sanfermín 2011 and the Feria Del Toro, the "Running of the bulls." - May 22, 2011 - Iberian Traveler
Luxury Travel to Promote Tailor-Made Honeymoon Holidays in Vietnam
"Beautiful resorts and spas, majestic scenery, a rich traditional culture, easy going and welcoming locals, great food and solid tourists infrastructures - it's easy to understand why Vietnam is fast becoming a favourite destination for honeymoon couples," said Pham Ha, Founder and CEO of... - May 21, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Inner Maldives Holidays Appointed as Mega Maldives Passenger Sales Agent
Inner Maldives Holidays Pvt Ltd is proud to announce the company has been appointed by Mega Global Air Services Maldives Pvt Ltd as their first Passenger Sales Agent in the Maldives. The agreement was signed on 12th May and the initial operations will be to service flights from Male’ to Gan... - May 21, 2011 - Inner Maldives Holidays
Rembrandt Supports Miss Travel Daily’s Cooking
Rembrandt Hotel was proud to present its very own contestant in the Miss Travel Daily Competition, Khun Khemjira La-ongnual, Spa Manager, to participate in the Black Box Culinary Team Cooking Challenge, the second phase challenge in the Miss TDA Thailand competition on May 18th. After the news... - May 21, 2011 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
The First Greener Luxury Travel Brochure in German Language in Vietnam to be Launched
Luxury Travel Vietnam Company (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) to Launch Its E-Brochure 2011 - 2012. Luxury Travel becomes a high tech company for the benefits of its customers - May 21, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
River Rafting Pioneer, Western River Expeditions, Predicts High Waters, Stellar Year on West’s White Waters
Western River Expeditions announces that as of mid-May the water content from snowpack in the mountains of the Colorado River Basin is the fifth highest on record, potentially making this year one of the best high water years ever. - May 21, 2011 - Western River Expeditions
Bolivia Volunteers Supports IYV+ 10
In Recognition and Support of IYV+10, Bolivia Volunteers Announces the Introduction of Its Santa Cruz Zoo Volunteer Project - May 21, 2011 - Bolivia Volunteers
Luxury Travel Ltd to Promote Discovery Tours in Southern Laos
With its lovely fishing villages, serene monasteries and lush vegetation, Khong Island offers a unique insight into nature and local life. The Khong Tour sets off the morning to visit Oum Moung Khmer archeological site before crossing the Mekong River by ferry to Khong Island. After exploring the... - May 20, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Sunreef Yachts Signs Order for a New Superyacht – Sunreef 82 Double Deck
Following the successful launch of two mega catamarans over 100 feet each in 2010, the Sunreef shipyard has been designated as a builder of an 82ft double decker sailing catamaran featuring sleek hulls and a streamlined deckhouse topped with a 35m2 flybridge inspired by large superyachts. - May 19, 2011 - Sunreef Yachts
RentMyVacationHome.com Releases New Technology for All Vacation Homes in the U.S.A. - 83 Websites for You to Search and Join with New Book It Now Technology
You can now book a House the same way you would a Hotel or Motel. There are over 70,000 Homes Listed on over 83 Web Sites. - May 18, 2011 - Rent My Vacation Home
New Retreat House Now Open in Magical San Miguel de Allende
LifePath Retreat House is now open for private guided or non-guided retreats in enchanting San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. - May 18, 2011 - LifePath
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
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