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AnyTrip.com Announces 50 Travel Prizes Giveaway
AnyTrip.com, a fee-free booking service for travellers and holidaymakers, celebrates its launch by giving customers the chance to win one of 50 great travel prizes. Prizes include an iPad 2, a Kindle and up to £500 to spend on booking a hotel or hostel with AnyTrip.com. The travel... - April 06, 2011 - AnyTrip.com
HostelBookers Launches New Travel Website AnyTrip.com
HostelBookers, the budget accommodation specialist, is pleased to announce the launch of its new sister travel site AnyTrip.com, which gives people a way to book every aspect of their holiday from one place. AnyTrip.com covers 97 countries and boasts thousands of properties in 770 destinations. It... - April 06, 2011 - AnyTrip.com
Queen Kapi‘olani Hotel Introducing a Diverse Selection of Packages
Waikiki hotel taking advantage of their great location by offering attractive packages for families, active travelers and others. - April 05, 2011 - Aqua Hotels & Resorts
DirectRooms.com – Attend Zermatt Programme with Ski Club of Great Britain in April
The Zermatt ski programmes provided by the Ski Club of Great Britain between 2 and 23 April will feature Edward Killwick as leader. - April 05, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
Luxury Travel Vietnam to Unveil a New Tour to the Jungle
Luxury Travel (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com ) Unveils Two Day Tour to the Jungle Nam Cat Tien National Park - April 05, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Portugal Rentals for Pico Island Increase on the Holiday Ferret
Popular holiday and vacation rental site, The Holiday Ferret, is seeing a dramatic increase in of Portuguese rental owners list their properties on the site, especially in the Azores area of Pico Island. - April 04, 2011 - The Holiday Ferret
The Holiday Ferret Increases Its Thailand Listings
Thailand seems to be a popular place for travellers as Thailand vacation and holiday rental listings increase. - April 03, 2011 - The Holiday Ferret
Deeper Insights Into Antarctica with Aqua-Firma’s New Wildlife & Marine Life Expedition Across the Antarctic Polar Circle
Wilderness and Wildlife experts Aqua-Firma will be journeying deep into the Antarctic across the Polar Circle in March 2012 on an exciting new Wildlife and Marine Life Voyage. - April 02, 2011 - Aqua-Firma Worldwide Ltd
Conde Nast Traveler Names BeautifulPlaces Liza Graves Top California Wine Country Villa Vacation Expert for Five Year in a Row
Conde Nast Traveler named BeautifulPlaces Liza Graves to their annual list of the world's top villa vacation experts for her expertise in the California wine regions of Napa and Sonoma. BeautifulPlaces has exceptional villas and personal concierge services in the top international wine and resort destinations. - April 01, 2011 - BeautifulPlaces Inc.
Gap Adventures Lures Sailing Enthusiasts to Unique Greek Islands Adventures Aboard Its Private Yachts
Gap Adventures boosts the allure of a relaxing Greek sailing adventure with 20% discounts on all Greek Islands Sailing trips for May and June 2011. - April 01, 2011 - G Adventures
Bonaire Bonus Bonanza Offers Free On-Island Bonus Card for Deals and Discounts
Use Bonaire's "Bonus Bonanza" free discount "On-Island Bonus Card" to get Free Nights, Free Diving, Free Car Rentals and more. You have 30 Days, from March 15 - April 15, 2011 to take advantage of this once-a-year offer. For more info see www.LoveBonaire.com. - March 31, 2011 - LoveBonaire
Diving in Bonaire Just Got Better with Bonaire's Bonus Bonanza Added Value Package
Free Dives, Free 3-Day Gear Rental, Free On-Island Bonaire Bonus Card and More When You Book a 7-Night Dive Package. - March 31, 2011 - Tourism Corporation Bonaire
AdventureSmith Explorations Announces Romantic Getaways Aboard the M/Y Grace, Commemorating Grace Kelly’s 55th Wedding Anniversary
AdventureSmith Explorations Announces Four Special Eight Day Cruises for April 2011 That Will Ply the Waters of the Galapagos in a Style Befitting Royalty - March 31, 2011 - AdventureSmith Explorations
Island Expeditions Offer Tropical Basecamp Trips to Those That Still Want a Rustic Yet Comfortable Belize Vacation
Island Expeditions Co. (IEC) offers two unique Belize Basecamp trips located on Half-Moon Caye and Southwest Caye in Belize. - March 30, 2011 - Island Expeditions
Trilogy Excursions Announces New $2M Catamaran to Service Molokini Islet
Maui activity company, Trilogy Excursions, adds a state-of-the-art, 64-foot vessel to its fleet. - March 30, 2011 - Trilogy Excursions
The Holiday Ferret, a Holiday and Vacation Rental Company, Re - Launches with a New Design and Fresh Ideas
The holiday and vacation rentals company, the Holiday Ferret has re - launched. The new site has been completely updated and has introduced new marketing strategies to promote the properties listed on their site. - March 30, 2011 - The Holiday Ferret
Yampu Tours Partners with Ski Portillo to Promote Summer Skiing in Chile
Yampu Tours, "South America’s Leading Tour Operator," is having a big party in Stowe, Vermont on April 7 to celebrate their partnership with Ski Portillo of Chile, that will focus on promoting summer skiing in the Andes Mountains. - March 28, 2011 - Yampu.com
Albania Property Group Launching of Macedonia Lalzit Bay Resort Project
Albania Property Group and CSS Property Partners LP, a subsidiary of CSS LLP had a successful launching of the Lalzit Bay Resort in Macedonia, specifically in the cities of Gostivar and Skopje. The General Manager of the developer’s team Mr. Ravin Maharajah was present together with the Managing Director of Albania Property Group Mr. Ilir Konomi. - March 26, 2011 - Albania Property Group
Travelive Announces the Re-Launch of Its Travel2Italy Website
Travel2Italy, through its exceptional customer service and its tailor-made vacation itineraries aims to continue being the leading Luxury Travel Company for five-star travel in Italy. - March 25, 2011 - Travelive
Inner Maldives Holidays Releases Special Summer Offers to Maldives
Inner Maldives Holidays releases special summer offers to Maldives - March 24, 2011 - Inner Maldives Holidays
The Woodlands Resort Celebrates Mexico's Semana Santa Holy Week
Celebrate Semana Santa from April 17 - 30 at The Woodlands Resort, located just 30 minutes north of Houston, Texas and 18 miles from George Bush International Airport. Enjoy deluxe guestroom accommodations, breakfast for two, bicycle rental for two and an opportunity to purchase a US$50 Woodlands... - March 24, 2011 - The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center
Travelive Announces Cairo and Nile Cruise Sweepstakes Winner
Monica Borkar Venhuizen from Downers Grove, Illinois Wins 8 Night Cairo & Nile Cruise. - March 24, 2011 - Travelive
Travelive Announces the Re-Launch of Its Travel2greece Website
Travel2Greece, through its exceptional customer service and its tailor-made vacation itineraries aims to continue being the leading Luxury Travel Company for five-star travel in Greece. - March 24, 2011 - Travelive
Travel2Greece Announces Facebook Vedema Resort Picture Contest Winner
Brandy Quinlan wins 5 Nights at Vedema Resort in Santorini. - March 24, 2011 - Travelive
Industry "Will Welcome" Proposed Tax on Private Jet Flights Says PrivateFly.com
Ahead of tomorrow’s expected announcement on taxation for private jet travel, Europe’s leading online booking platform for private jet charter gives an industry view. - March 24, 2011 - PrivateFly.com
Outdoor World Direct Lists Ten of the Best Lake District Campsites
Leading online camping store Outdoor World Direct has published a comprehensive guide of the best ten Lake District campsites on its recently revamped and highly improved website. Covering a range of options from small, independent campsites that offer very basic facilities to fully-equipped... - March 24, 2011 - Outdoor World Direct
Rembrandt Hotel, Rhythm of the Earth, Fascinating Central World
Senor Pico – Mexican Bar and Restaurant, one of the Rembrandt’s four award- winning Restaurants, proudly participated in the 6th annual Rhythm of The Earth World Festival at Central World placing 3rd in the World BBQ Championship. - March 23, 2011 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
Head2Pillow Reports That Olympics Ticket Sales Signal Growth in "Homepreneurs" Looking to Make Money by Renting Out Their Spare Room
With the race to apply for tickets to the London 2012 Olympics now on, people are starting to think about booking their accommodation for July and August 2012. At the same time, many homeowners across London are considering renting out their spare room during the Olympics to make some extra cash. - March 23, 2011 - Head2Pillow.com
Island Expeditions Offers Experienced Paddlers the Opportunity to Develop Personalized Kayaking Adventures
Personalize your Belize vacation by developing a private Belize kayaking expedition. As an experience paddler, one can organize a self guided Belize kayaking expedition for a small group of friends by renting kayaks and the necessary gear from Island Expeditions Co. - March 22, 2011 - Island Expeditions
Rugby Cup in New Zealand, a Cultural Experience for TravelWorkers
Working Holidaymakers in New Zealand to discover country’s national sport - March 20, 2011 - TravelWorks
Great Freedom Adventures Guides Cyclists on Three Hosted 6-Day / 5-Night Tours Exploring Sea Captain Homes, Witches, Boston’s North Shore Lore
Great Freedom Adventures immerses cyclists in the culture and lore of all of the must-see historic villages along Boston’s fabled North Shore. - March 20, 2011 - Great Freedom Adventures, LLC
Michigan Association of RV Parks & Campgrounds Names Tracie “Tate” Fisher as New Executive Director
Tracie Fisher, Certified Park Operator (CPO), has been named executive director of the Michigan Association of RV Parks & Campgrounds (ARVC). - March 19, 2011 - Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds in Michigan
DirectRooms.com – Pune Features Travel to Exclusive Worldwide Destinations Held on 19 to 21 March 2011
DirectRooms.com reveals that Pune is set to be hosting a major exhibition specialising in all areas of travel that will be offering keen travellers the chance to experience the cultures and attractions of locations around the world. - March 19, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
Yampu Tours and the Rainforest Alliance Working Together for Sustainable Travel
Yampu Tours is working with the Rainforest Alliance to promote sustainable travel in Latin America by prioritizing hotels, tour operators, and other tourism businesses that have been verified by the Rainforest Alliance as having met comprehensive criteria for socially, environmentally, and economically sound tourism management. - March 18, 2011 - Yampu.com
Great Freedom Adventures Announces 2011 USA Bike Tours Spanning Iconic New England Destinations From Hudson River Valley to Block Island
Great Freedom Adventures' Six-Day/Five-Night New England Cycle Tour Itineraries Focus on Area's History, Culture and Scenery - March 18, 2011 - Great Freedom Adventures, LLC
40 Million Spent and More Than 59 Million Euro to be Spent on a Major Upgrade of Puerto Del Carmen's Tourists Accommodation and Amenities
Puerto del Carmen has been a tourist destination for more than 40 years and still remains the Island's main resort. For many years it has also been a favourite with Lanzarote Property Buyers looking for a holiday apartment or villa in the sun. Over the past three years the government has spent more... - March 17, 2011 - Lanzarote Investments
Come Experience the Belize Tropics While Kayaking and Snorkelling at Glovers Reef Atoll
Come experience the tropical adventure of a lifetime by joining Island Expeditions CO (IEC) on the Glovers Reef and River of Caves trip, as part of your Belize vacation. Island Expeditions is celebrating 25 years specializing in Belize vacations, by offering 7 day/8 night trips to the Glovers Reef Atoll. - March 14, 2011 - Island Expeditions
New Vacation Website VisitWinterHaven.com Puts Spotlight on Winter Haven Florida
The brand-new website www.VisitWinterHaven.com features Hotel, Motel and Resort information, Entertainment, Restaurants and Nightclubs, area Attraction details, as well as local Weather and Maps / Directions, plus Things-to-Do, Events, a Business Directory and much, much more information about Winter Haven, Florida. - March 13, 2011 - Lasting Impressions Inc.
Concierge Service Unveils Expansion Into Customized Luxury Travel with Exclusive Monaco Grand Prix Experience
Through its recently announced strategic alliance with UK-based luxury tour operator Grand Tourist, tailor-made exclusive vacations are now available to members of Scottsdale's LifeStyle Concierge Service. - March 12, 2011 - LifeStyle Concierge Services
Adventure Tour Operators Scramble to Resmark Systems Tour Operator Software to Increase Yield and Save on Marketing Dollars Through Integrated Back Office Automation
Resmark Systems Rides the Rebound in Travel. Adds 21 New Clients in Four Months. - March 12, 2011 - RESMARK Systems
Galapagos Now Welcomes Families with Young Children with Expanding Inventory of Land-Based Programs and Accommodations
Ecuador’s hospitality company for active adventure, Red Mangrove Galapagos and Ecuador Lodges http://www.redmangrove.com/, offers a variety of land-based itineraries and sufficient multi-island room capacity in five separate lodges to entice active young families. - March 12, 2011 - Red Mangrove Galapagos Lodges
Flybe to Connect Southampton and Beziers
A new air route between Southampton and Beziers will open during the summer of 2011, offering business flyers and tourists a fast and easy link between the south of England and the south of France. The move, which was announced by European regional airline Flybe and Beziers Cap d’Agde... - March 11, 2011 - Beziers Congres
Bulgaria Among the Top Ten Destinations for 2011
Lonely Planet and CNN announced their travel destinations of 2011, with focus on the Balkans. Bulgaria being the center of the area gets positive reviews and recognition for its nature treasures, ancient history artifacts and budget offers for its sea and ski resorts. - March 11, 2011 - Alexander Tour Co
How Unusual Businesses Are Creators of Wealth with Business Review India
Focuses on the country’s fastest emerging companies and reveals the inside story of their successes - March 10, 2011 - WDM Group
“My Tour Network” Launches to Aid Tour & Travel Specialists to Become More Efficient
The world has been going through some very turbulent times and tourism, the major industry for many countries has been extremely unstable. “It felt like tour specialist would have to reinvent the wheel to persuade travelers to visit their corner of the world; this could be a costly endeavor,” says Gerry MacPherson (co-founder of MTN and Tour Operator). - March 10, 2011 - My Tour Network
The Parrish Collection Announces Expansion to North Shore Kauai Vacation Rentals
One of the largest providers of Poipu luxury vacation homes and condo rentals unveils new island-wide offerings along with an office in Princeville, Kauai. - March 09, 2011 - The Parrish Collection
It’s “Fat Deal Tuesday” at The Cove of Lake Geneva. The Cove’s Biggest Sale of the Year.
The Cove of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin’s Premier All-Suite Condominium Resort and Conference Center, is holding their biggest sale of the year, their “Fat Deal Tuesday Sale,” on Tuesday, March 8th, 2011. During this one day only sale, The Cove is offering extraordinary savings to... - March 08, 2011 - Geneva Hospitality
Boot Ranch is Back
After being put on hold for the recent downturn, Boot Ranch (in Fredericksburg Texas) is finally back in business. Pro golfer Hal Sutton's original vision continues as lot sales have now resumed. Golf membership are also available for the highly-acclaimed golf course, and a new 55,000 sq ft, $30 million "clubhouse village" opened its doors this week. "Hal Sutton has designed one of the great golf courses in Texas, and the clubhouse is just as spectacular," said project manager Charles Perry. - March 08, 2011 - Boot Ranch
New, Interactive Way to See Boston...by Way of a Scavenger Hunt Tour
Move over, walking tours! Bostonians and tourists alike will get a new way to experience Beantown when Stray Boots Scavenger Hunts launches Boston: The Game later this month, with free tickets until the end of March. The Game, already a hit in New York and Las Vegas, is a cell phone-guided scavenger hunt played entirely by text message. It gives players an in-depth look at a neighborhood (or "game zone"), including hidden gems and insights even natives don't know about. - March 08, 2011 - Stray Boots Scavenger Hunts
SEAIR Flies to Vigan
South East Asian Airlines opens it doors to people local and foreign to have a faster way to visit and appreciate the paradise location of Vigan. - March 08, 2011 - South East Asian Airlines