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SEAIR Offers Special Deals for Hong Kong Flights
South East Asian Airline introduces flights to Hong Kong starting March 14, 2011. Tickets are now on sale at a special low introductory price for one-way fares. - March 04, 2011 - South East Asian Airlines
Aqua Hotels & Resorts First in Hawaii to Partner with Flip.to
Aqua Hotels & Resorts announced the addition of Flip.to’s social media service with the company’s website booking engines for 14 of their Hawaii hotels and resorts. “Integrating with Flip.to’s confirmation component enhances our commitment to social media,” said... - March 03, 2011 - Aqua Hotels & Resorts
Segway Tours Glide Into Golden Gate Park
San Francisco Electric Tour Company now offers its famous Segway tours in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. The fully narrated, eight-mile tour route explores the eastern section of the 1107-acre park on winding trails and bike routes. Riders see the park’s best views and hidden locations while listening to the history and colorful tales of this oasis in the city. - March 03, 2011 - TourCorp
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Launches 2012 Preview Brochure
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has launched its 2012 Preview Brochure, the first publication of its cruise programme for summer and autumn 2012. The preview offers an opportunity for early booking, and the chance to take advantage of competitive prices. It also allows early bookers to secure a preferred... - March 03, 2011 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
STS 134 & Island Boat Line Launch Viewing Cruise - April 19th is the End of a Legacy as Shuttle Endeavour Lifts Off to Its Final Journey to Space
Island Boat Lines & Indian River Queen Boarding Passes are now available for the April 19th night launch cruise. Passengers will view this special night launch on the Banana River on USCG certified tour boats. Indian River Queen passengers will view this launch on a triple deck paddle-wheel boat. All vessels will be positioned north of the 528 causeway and will enjoy a spectacular view of the launch. - March 02, 2011 - Island Boat Lines
Cruise Experts Travel's Aggressive Growth Paying Off
Starting with a staff of two, this 16-year-old business is now one of the largest cruise only travel agencies in Western Canada and boasts an interactive training centre. - March 02, 2011 - CruiseExperts Travel
Best Snowpack in Years Secures Far and Away Adventures’ Rafting Departures on Jarbidge/Bruneau in Lower 48’s Wildest Region
Far and Away Adventures can access Nevada/Idaho’s Wild and Scenic northerly free-flowing Jarbidge/Bruneau River system for only a few weeks each spring but when and for how long is determined by winter snowfall. - March 02, 2011 - Far and Away Adventures
Top Mobile Guide of Italy Now Available on iPhone
Explore Italy on your mobile for free - March 02, 2011 - Mobiexplore
First Free Mobile Guide of Cyprus Launched
Launched by Mobiexplore, specialized mobile publisher, it offers local maps, guide to attractions, restaurants, and other things you can enjoy on Cyprus. Discover the island of Aphrodite on your mobile and save on roaming costs. - March 02, 2011 - Mobiexplore
City Discovery Beefs Up Mobile Version and Smartphone Apps as Study Shows Increased Mobile Usage Among Travelers
Online sightseeing tours and travel activities retailer optimistic about the future of mobile booking and expands products catalogue and categories to cater to different traveler sectors. - February 28, 2011 - City Discovery
Island Expeditions Encourages All to Come and Experience Lighthouse Reef Atoll This April, Following in the Footsteps of Jacque Cousteau
Island Expeditions Co (IEC) is offering sea kayaking and snorkeling vacations to the Lighthouse Reef Atoll in Belize, made famous in 1972, by Capt. Jacque Cousteau and the crew of the Calypso when they explored and filmed the incredible beauty of the Lighthouse Reef Atoll, helping make it known as a world class snorkeling and scuba diving destination. - February 27, 2011 - Island Expeditions
Luxury Travel Vietnam to Offer Discount Chic Adventure Vietnam Tour in 2011
Luxury Travel (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) is pioneering in luxury adventures in Vietnam, Luxury Travel has just launched a new luxury tour “Vietnam Luxury Adventure Travel 12 days - code VCLA12D ” covers Hanoi, Sapa, Halong Bay, Nha Trang and Saigon. - February 27, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Kolea at Waikoloa Beach to Offer Concierge Services
With the recent addition of a private concierge service, Kolea at Waikoloa Beach Resort on the Big Island of Hawaii is becoming known as one of the premier vacation rental destinations on the Big Island of Hawaii. - February 26, 2011 - Hawaii News
ExperiencePlus! Adds Scottish Highlands and Hebrides to Expanding Portfolio of Guided Bicycle Tours
ExperiencePlus! Bicycle Tours invites you to sample a wee drap in the glen while pedaling by the heather from Scotland's North Sea to the Atlantic - February 26, 2011 - ExperiencePlus! Bicycle Tours
Cornell’s Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise, Gap Adventures, and Planeterra Partner to Assess Real Costs of Managing Tourism Destination
This unique project brings together sustainable tourism leaders: Cornell’s Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise, Gap Adventures, and Planeterra with the Belize Tourism Board. The project aims to develop management tools that make it easier for developing nations to more clearly identify the costs of managing the infrastructure, ecosystems, and social and historic fabric upon which the tourism industry relies and ensure their citizens will benefit now and in the future. - February 26, 2011 - G Adventures
New Travel Rewards Program Offers Free Travel and Discounts for Participants
Participants in the tPoints Travel Rewards Program can earn travel points which can be used towards discounts on reservations for hotels, car rentals, travel activities, airline tickets, tours, cruises and other travel accommodations. - February 26, 2011 - Imagine Travel
Escaped To Peru Benefits from Lonely Planet Trek Recommendation
Tour operator Escaped To Peru has achieved a new record for bookings on the Inca Trail thanks to the Lonely Planet article, “The 10 Best Treks In The World.” - February 26, 2011 - Escaped to Latin America
New Mercedes Benz S-Class Executive Limousines Are Now Available
Two New Models of Mercedes Benz Limousines are now available from LimousinesWorld: the Mercedes S550 30” (+75 cm) VIP and the Mercedes S550 Pullman 46” (+115 cm). Experience all of the refined richness and sleek style of Mercedes while traveling in the highest degree of comfort. - February 24, 2011 - LimousinesWorld
Universal Action Travel Comments on the Bahamas as a Getaway for Presidents and All Alike
Universal Action Travel highlights the Bahamas as a getaway for everyone including U.S. Presidents - February 24, 2011 - Universal Action Travel, Inc.
Gap Adventures Named One of Canada’s Best Managed Companies
Gap Adventures, the world’s adventure travel leader is thrilled to be recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. The company won the Best Managed award in 2009 and became a Requalified member in 2010. This is the fifth time Gap Adventures is being awarded the celebrated... - February 24, 2011 - G Adventures
The Golden Triangle Tours India Site Gets Updated
Thegoldentriangletoursindia gets updated with new travel information and new itineraries on India triangle tours. The site is run by group of professionals with humongous experience in the travel and tourism field for more than 25 years and is one of the most popular tours in India. This Company... - February 24, 2011 - eLand Holidays
Luxury Travel’s Extraordinary Tours Promoted at the ITB Berlin 2011
Luxury Travel (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) has just launched a Vietnam Contemporary Art Tour over 12 nights starting from Hanoi to Hue, Hoian and Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). Burgeoning design communities in Hanoi and Saigon mean both towns now host a number of stylish boutique and upscale... - February 23, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Yampu Tours Offering Major Vacation Discount at New York Times Travel Show
Yampu Tours, the World Travel Award Winner as "South America’s Leading Tour Operator," announced today that one of their initiatives at the 2011 New York Times Travel Show will be to encourage travelers to explore more cultural exchange experiences to enliven their Central and South... - February 21, 2011 - Yampu.com
PrivateFly.com Appoints Richard Carrick as Chairman
Travel industry heavyweight to head the board at award-winning private jet platform. - February 19, 2011 - PrivateFly.com
Archaeological Discovery is Good News for Peru Tour Operator
Tour Operator Escaped To Peru have recently enjoyed an increase in business thanks to the recent archaeological discovery of a 1200-year-old tomb in the Lambayeque region of Peru. - February 18, 2011 - Escaped to Latin America
Marketing Consulting Firm Lasso Communications Announces Partnership with Travel Publicity Firm Widness & Wiggins PR
Lasso Communications specializes in helping adventure and volunteer travel providers develop effective marketing strategies and achieve their strategic goals. - February 18, 2011 - Lasso Communications
JapanQuest Journeys Announces the Addition of Eight New Exciting and Distinguished Partners
JapanQuest Journeys, the premier destination management company for Japan, is pleased to announce the addition of eight new exciting and distinguished Partners to its exclusive list of ‘organizations that embody its ideals by adhering to the highest standards of excellence.’ - February 17, 2011 - JapanQuest Journeys
"Food Glorious Food" – Gourmet News Round Up from Great Hotels of the World
Gourmet News from their Great Hotels of the World's Member Hotels - February 17, 2011 - Great Hotels of the World
Top Award for Dionysos Estate Chef
The cuisine at Exclusive Escapes’ Dionysos Estate is created by Didem Şenol - the owner Ahmet’s daughter - who has just scooped the Time Out Istanbul Award for Top Chef in Istambul*. - February 17, 2011 - Exclusive Escapes
Vietnam's First Luxury Travel and Tour Operator Aims to Attract Luxury German Travelers
Luxury Travel Company revamps its website in German (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com ) and Has Named German Man Jens Pickhan as Senior Sales and Marketing Executive in their campaign to attract luxury German travelers to Vietnam. Vietnam welcomes annually 100.000 German tourists.The Vietnam tourism... - February 16, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Global Immersion Wins 2011 InAVation Project of the Year for Our Dynamic Earth 4D Theater
Internationally renowned immersive theater specialists, Global Immersion, have secured the coveted award for 2011 EMEA+ Most InAVative Leisure and Entertainment Project in recognition of their Intensity® 4D theater installation at the Our Dynamic Earth attraction in Edinburgh, Scotland. The... - February 16, 2011 - Global Immersion
Expeditionary Company Secret Compass Appoints Wardour And Oxford as Its Global Business Development Agency
Cutting edge expeditionary company Secret Compass appoints Wardour And Oxford as its global business development agency and announces its inaugural expedition through Tajikistan and Afghanistan to the majestic Wakhan Corridor. - February 15, 2011 - Wardour And Oxford
MIR Corporation Announces 2011 Uzbekistan Tour Dates
While all trips feature comfortable, well-located hotels, Premier Series trips take advantage of five star (or best in class) properties along the way, wherever possible. - February 13, 2011 - MIR Corporation
The Eco-Vision Sustainable Learning Center is Nominated for Governor's Tourism Award
The Eco-Vision Sustainable Learning Center has been nominated for The 2011 Governor’s Tourism Stewardship Award. This award, which honors a business or community that uses or promotes sustainable practices, will be presented by Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker at the Wisconsin Tourism... - February 13, 2011 - Eco-Vision Sustainable Learning Center
SAF Studios Presents “The Education Center at The Wall Celebrity-Charity Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament” in San Antonio
The National Concierge Association’s National Partner, SAF Studios, is presenting “The Education Center at The Wall Celebrity-Charity Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament” in San Antonio, April 15, 2011. The Celebrity-Charity Poker Tournament, hosted by Vince Van Patten from the... - February 12, 2011 - National Concierge Association
Red Mangrove Galapagos and Ecuador Lodges Announces September and October Tour Programs Enhanced by Wildlife Activity and Noteworthy Climate
Three Fall tour suggestions from Red Mangrove Galapagos and Ecuador Lodges that take full advantage of increased wildlife activity, ideal temperatures and fewer crowds. - February 12, 2011 - Red Mangrove Galapagos Lodges
Suited Cribs, LLC: Luxury Vacation Rental and Concierge Company Caters to World Series of Poker Players
Suited Cribs, LLC, the nation’s first poker-player owned and operated accommodation and concierge service, is pleased to announce its inaugural year providing poker players attending the Las Vegas’ World Series of Poker with luxurious vacation homes and unmatched customer service concierge assistance. Suited Cribs’ website, www.suitedcribs.com, offers detailed descriptions and vivid galleries of its 20+ accommodation offerings. - February 12, 2011 - Suited Cribs LLC
Cycling in Provence on DiscoverFrance.com’s Mont Ventoux to Nice Challenge
Discover France Adventures award winning tours are made up of their unique self guided tours and very competitively priced guided tours. - February 12, 2011 - Discover France
Dig This® to Open Heavy Equipment Playground in Las Vegas
Dig This®, the nation’s first recreational heavy equipment playground, announced today the scheduled opening of Dig This Las Vegas for Friday, April 1, 2011. Dig This has received approval from the Las Vegas Planning Commission to operate Dig This Las Vegas on a five-acre site at 3012 S. - February 12, 2011 - Dig This
Golden Chariot Train Tour Site Gets Updated
Goldenchariottraintour.com site gets updates with a new look and with the latest information on the luxury train - The Golden Chariot. Website updates are a step ahead to provide the correct information to travelers who are looking for a train voyage on this luxury train. - February 11, 2011 - eLand Holidays
Go Mexico Way 7 Day 6 Night Discovery Tours in Lake Chapala, Mexico is Gaining Ground with North Americans Seeking a Place to Retire or Get Away from the Cold Winters
Go Mexico Way is quickly becoming a leader in it's field by attracting more Canadians & U.S. residents to the Lake Chapala area of Mexico. They are helping retirees discover a new lifestyle in Mexico by presenting them with seminars on healthcare, immigration, banking and real estate. - February 10, 2011 - Lake Chapala with GoMexicoWay
Gap Adventures Profiled by Apple, Inc.
Adventure Travel leader Gap Adventures is featured on Apple's web site (http://www.apple.com/iphone/business/profiles/gap-adventures), cited for continued innovation, leadership, and an unparalleled commitment to organizational culture. - February 10, 2011 - G Adventures
Travel & Words Spring 2011 Writer's Conference Focuses on Sustainable + Green + Responsible Travel and Tourism, Announces Tourism Industry Exhibitors
Conference connects travel writers with tourism organizations, publishers and sustainability experts to explore new freelance market opportunities. - February 09, 2011 - Pacific NW Travel Writers Conference
360° Student Travel is the First to Offer College Credit on Its Community Service Itineraries Around the World
360° Student Travel announced today that it is the first travel program to offer optional college credit on all of their community service programs that are 18 days or longer. The Exploration in Service Learning course connects students’ hands-on service experiences with academic... - February 06, 2011 - Westcoast Connection
An Exclusive Look Into Shade Hotel, Manhattan Beach’s Only Boutique Hotel Offering Luxurious Accommodations and Specialized Amenities in February’s Business Review USA
Business Review USA, the top digital media source for American business news, explores Shade Hotel, a boutique hotel just blocks away from the Manhattan Beach pier and volleyball-laden beach. It’s the month surrounded by love and what better way to show your better half the Valentine’s... - February 05, 2011 - WDM Group
Ava Gardner Museum Makes "Top 10 Fun and Unusual Museums" List from Livability.com
"These fun museums pay homage to a single subject, honor a special interest and celebrate the strange. They may draw smaller crowds, but their founders and visitors definitely don't lack for enthusiasm." - February 05, 2011 - Ava Gardner Museum
Think Outside the Candy Box This Valentine's Day, Stay at the Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa
We've all grown accustomed to giving the traditional box of candy or flowers on Valentine's Day. It's a sweet thought, but not too original. This year, think outside the candy box. Why not celebrate your love for each other by giving the gift of time away together. And staying at a fun clothing optional resort like The Terra Cotta Inn is a fun, romantic choice. - February 04, 2011 - The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa
Join Island Expeditions at Lighthouse Reef and Glover’s Reef Atoll for a Week of Sea Kayaking, Snorkeling and Yoga on the Shores of the Caribbean
Island Expeditions (IE) have confirmed their Yoga Instructors’ schedule for their Lighthouse Reef and Glover's Reef Kayaking Adventures in Belize. - February 04, 2011 - Island Expeditions
Tradewind Aviation Expands Flights to St. Barth
Two additional aircraft dedicated to its popular San Juan - St. Barth scheduled route. - February 04, 2011 - Tradewind Aviation
Ft. Myers Beach Holiday Rental Company Announces Pink Shell Vacation Villa Rental Now Available
A new villa rental at Pink Shell Vacation Villas is now available through Ft. Myers Beach vacation rental company, Beach Accommodations. A virtual tour of the property is available on the Beach Accommodations website. - February 04, 2011 - Beach Accommodations, LLC