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Homestead Winery Sweeps Quarterly Honors from Grapevine Wine Tours
Homestead Winery secures both “Most Outstanding” honors from Grapevine Wine Tours guests for fourth quarter 2010. - February 04, 2011 - Grapevine Wine Tours, LLC
Escaped to Peru Tours Announces Attendance at The New York Times Travel Show
Tour Operator Escaped To Peru has announced that it will be attending The New York Times Travel Show between February 25th and 27th 2011. - February 03, 2011 - Escaped to Latin America
Tour Operators from Eight European Countries Visit Rapid City
The Rapid City Convention & Visitors Bureau will host 40 European travel operators at the Rocky Mountain International Roundup on Feb. 13-15 in Rapid City, S.D. - February 03, 2011 - Rapid City Convention & Visitors Bureau
Gap Adventures Announces Industry-First Bear-antee
Adventure travel leader Gap Adventures guarantees a polar bear to Arctic travelers aboard its M/S Expedition polar cruise ship. Leading with service and innovation, company has confidence in its Expedition Team to locate polar bears. The Bear-antee is the latest in a long line of client-focused services Gap Adventures provides to the adventure travel community. - February 03, 2011 - G Adventures
Tiret Timepieces for New York
Tiret “Second Chance” Model: A signature tribute to the greatest city in the world. The Chrysler Building is one of the finest buildings in New York as well as the most recognizable building worldwide. Tiret created a limited edition of its “Second Chance” collection... - February 02, 2011 - Tiret New York
Express Jets Announced Naming Sponsor of San Antonio Spurs Courtside Club
Express Jets, the San Antonio-based private aviation provider, announced today a partnership with the San Antonio Spurs to be the exclusive naming rights partner of the new exclusive club at the AT&T Center, the Express Jets Courtside Club. "We are excited to partner with such a first... - January 29, 2011 - Express Jets
Rapid City Tourism Industry Helps Bring More Than $300 Million to Local Economy
Newly released information shows significant increases in visitor spending in Pennington county for 2010. Over $304 million was spent in the Rapid City area by visitors last year, an 11.5% increase from the previous year. - January 29, 2011 - Rapid City Convention & Visitors Bureau
Gap Adventures Names Regional Sales Manager
Gap Adventures (www.gapadventures.com), the leading adventure travel company, continues its rapid US expansion with appointment of Carole Raulston Myer to Regional Sales Manager, Southwest. Based in Texas, Raulston Myer is responsible for the region that includes Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Kansas, & Texas. - January 29, 2011 - G Adventures
International Luxury Travel Website Launches: findertrip.com
Launching February 1, 2011, findertrip.com offers a new way for luxury travel agencies to reach high-end clientele internationally. - January 29, 2011 - findertrip.com
ItalyItalia Proposes a Wide Selection of Hotels for the 2010/2011 Ski Season
From Valle d'Aosta to Trentino Alto Adige, ItalyItalia offers ski lovers a choice of over 350 hotels ideal for skiing breaks. - January 29, 2011 - ItalyItalia
Cyclists on 28-Day ExperiencePlus! Italian Cycling Tour Pedal Route of Garibaldi from Sicily to Turin
ExperiencePlus! Bicycle Tours' 1,400-mile, 28-day Italy 150 Expedition pedals from Sicily to Rome, north along the Tyrrhenian coast to Tuscany and across the Apennine Mountains to conclude in Turin in the north. - January 29, 2011 - ExperiencePlus! Bicycle Tours
City-Discovery.com Welcomes the Year of the Rabbit with Chinatown Tours Worldwide
Sightseeing tours highlighting a rich Chinese heritage are available in Vancouver, Toronto, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, San Francisco and New York City. - January 27, 2011 - City Discovery
Houseinthesun.com Goes Rental
Four months after launching its website, the property portal www.houseinthesun.com presents a new section for holiday rentals. "The rental section is a result of listening to our partner agents. Many of the property agents in sunny countries work with both sales and rental. The development of... - January 26, 2011 - House in the sun Scandinavia AB
Africa Point Reduces 2011 Safari Prices to Kenya, Tanzania
Africa Point has announced a significant reduction in safari prices to Kenya and Tanzania for 2011 - January 26, 2011 - Africa Point
Ecuador Freedom Bike Rental Gives Motorcyclists 7 Reasons Why Ecuador is "Heaven"
According to Ecuador Freedom Bike Rental, no other country in the world offers more spectacular motorcycling than Ecuador. The combination of terrain, scenery and suitable year-round weather make "Ecuador" synonymous with "outdoor motorbike adventure." - January 25, 2011 - Ecuador Freedom Bike Rental
Krenz Travel Joins BlogTalkRadio Host Raquel Segura on "AiresLibre Travel Show" January 26, 2011, at 3:30 p.m. Eastern
Leslie Krenzelak of Krenz Travel to become featured guest of the AiresLibre Travel Show. - January 25, 2011 - Je Suis. PARIS, LLC
Tourist, a Magazine About World Culture and Travel, Has Been Launched in USA
Busy Bee Group, Inc. has released the first issue of its world culture and travel magazine in USA, called Tourist. It is published 6 times a year and reaches an educated and informed readership. Editorial content focuses on art, history, and lifestyles of different countries. By... - January 25, 2011 - Tourist Magazine
Aqua-Firma Launches New Arctic Wildlife & Marine Life Sailing Voyage
This September, travel company Aqua-Firma will be embarking on an exciting new Wildlife and Marine Life Sailing Voyage in Spitsbergen onboard a classic three masted Tall ship to see polar bears, whales, walruses, reindeer, seals and rare seabirds. - January 24, 2011 - Aqua-Firma Worldwide Ltd
Le Meridien Phuket Associates Aid Child Watch Phuket’s Centre for Children
Le Meridien Phuket associates visits Child Watch Phuket's center for children of inmates and underprivileged families. - January 23, 2011 - Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort
TripAdvisor Honours Pacific Resort Aitutaki as Best of the South Pacific
Pacific Resort Aitutaki has been chosen as one of the Top 10 Luxury Resorts in the South Pacific and Top 10 Resorts for Romance in the South Pacific by TripAdvisor® in its 2011 Travelers’ Choice awards. TripAdvisor®, the world's largest travel site, today announced the winners of its... - January 21, 2011 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Head2Pillow.com Launches Short-Term Room Rental Service for Londoners, Homeowners Take Advantage of £4,250 Tax Free Income
Head2Pillow.com, an innovative web service bringing together homeowners and people looking for a room for a short stay has launched, offering Londoners a chance to earn tax free income from a spare room while streamlining the process of advertising accommodation, checking availability, booking a room and ensuring secure payment. - January 21, 2011 - Head2Pillow.com
Gap Adventures Announces 2011 Cuba Trips
Adventure travel leader announces details on affordable & authentic travel to Cuba for the island’s history, music, & rich culture. - January 20, 2011 - G Adventures
iXiGO.com Partners with Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) for Travel Search
iXiGO.com powers online flight & hotel meta-search for newdelhiairport.in - January 20, 2011 - ixigo
Gap Adventures Introduces New Agent Online Reservation Platform
Improved system set to streamline booking process - January 20, 2011 - G Adventures
Red Mangrove Galapagos and Ecuador Lodges Announces Ecuador Four Worlds 16-Day Tour Encompassing Natural and Cultural Diversity of Equator
Red Mangrove’s New Ecuador Four Worlds Tour reveals Ecuador’s historical nooks and cultural and botanical/biological quadrants spanning the Equator - January 20, 2011 - Red Mangrove Galapagos Lodges
Vector180, Together with Its Partner New Jersey Telephone, Address the WiFi Needs of Franchise Hotel Owners with a New WiFi System at Crowne Plaza Somerset, NJ
Vector180, an established provider of high-speed WiFi solutions, today announced the installation of its "Managed WiFi System" in the Crowne Plaza Somerset, NJ property. This WiFi system upgrade provided the hotel a cost effective solution with improved performance over its older,... - January 19, 2011 - Vector180 LLC
Small is the New Big for Vacationers; Japanese Mountain Retreat Hot Spring and Spa Sees Renewed Interest from Locals
Pressures on the family budget continue to grow, with balancing the budget seemingly harder year by year. The trend towards shorter and more local vacations is growing along with these pressures, and guests at niche accommodations like Japanese Mountain Retreat Hot Spring and Spa in the Dandenong... - January 19, 2011 - Japanese Mountain Retreat Hot Spring and Spa
MeetOnCruise Joins BlogTalkRadio Host Raquel Segura on "AiresLibre Travel Show" January 19, 2011, at 3:30 p.m. Eastern
Faraz Qureshi and Eddy Garrido of MeetOnCruise.com to become featured guest of the AiresLibre Travel Show. - January 19, 2011 - Je Suis. PARIS, LLC
Richard Fain, CEO of Royal Caribbean, Talks About Transforming the Cruise Industry on The CEO Show with Host Robert Reiss
Richard Fain, 22 year Chairman and CEO of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., talks with CEO Show host Robert Reiss about transforming the global cruise industry led by Royal Caribbean by tailoring its services to the cultural preferences of its passengers. Fain also talks about the merits of hiring local managers, cultivating open communications, and encouraging innovation to produce exotic experiences onboard. Finally, Fain makes it clear that “the key with service is the people – the employees.” - January 16, 2011 - Reissource, LLC
Visiting Parks Features Utah
Visiting Parks motto "Go Visit the Earth" describes their goal of attracting families, gen X and baby boomers to visit the wild places of America. Their web site now features Utah including 10 parks within the state. Visiting Parks began emphasizing places to explore around Las Vegas. - January 12, 2011 - Visiting Parks
Aqua-Firma's Winter Wildlife and Marine Life Highlights from the Equator to the Poles
Aqua-Firma is pleased to share some of the best Wildlife and Marine Life highlights that can be experienced right now around the World. - January 12, 2011 - Aqua-Firma Worldwide Ltd
Buffalo Tours Website Launched with an Exclusive New Look and Better Features
Buffalotours.com launched with an exclusive new look and better features. - January 12, 2011 - Buffalo Tours
GO Travel Gear Helps Airlines, Cruise Companies, and Travel Agencies Build Ancillary Revenue Through Travel Goods Sales
GO Travel Gear is pleased to announce the publication of a free report, “5 Steps to Building a Revenue-Enhancing Travel Goods Store – your travel company's promise, delivered in travel gear.” The free report outlines how travel service providers can build ancillary revenue through travel goods sales. - January 12, 2011 - GO Travel Gear
Croatia Tour Features UNESCO World Heritage Monuments
Croatia, the only country in the world with six UNESCO World Heritage Monuments. - January 11, 2011 - Universal Travel System (UTS)
New Luxury Inn in the Connecticut River Valley
The Boardman House is a new luxury Inn located in the quaint New England riverfront village of East Haddam, just two hours from New York City or Boston. - January 11, 2011 - Boardman House B&B, LLC
First Group Buying Website for Adventure Travel Goes Live
Makes Adventure Travel accessible for millions through Group Buying Technology. - January 10, 2011 - Groupenture
Cary Mullen Confirms Affluent Shift to Leisure-Oriented Investments
Noted Mexico real-estate developer confirms recently cited trends that the affluent class is substituting material goods purchases with leisure-oriented investments. - January 10, 2011 - Vivo Resorts
Gap Adventures Names New Online Marketing Manager
Gap Adventures, the world’s adventure travel leader, announces the appointment of Steve Gervais to Online Marketing Manager. - January 09, 2011 - G Adventures
World Nude Gardening Day at the GoNudeCostaRica.com Nudist Resort in Costa Rica
The GoNudeCostaRica.com Resort is seeking naked gardeners to apply their skills to the resort’s six acres of estate, leading up to World Nude Gardening Day scheduled May 14, 2011. - January 07, 2011 - GoNudeCostaRica.com
French Wine Explorers 2011 Group Wine Tours in France Offer Enchanting Itineraries
Luxury wine tour company French Wine Explorers has released its 2011 wine tour schedule, offering memorable locations and experiences in France’s finest wine regions. - January 06, 2011 - French Wine Explorers
Gap Adventures Named Best Tour Operator by Top Travel Agents
Gap Adventures named "Best Tour Operator," tops of list, as voted by 60,000 travel agents via Vacation Agent magazine, Agent@Home, and TravelPulse.com. - January 05, 2011 - G Adventures
Croatia-Unique Travel Concept
Travel experience of a lifetime - unique travel arrangements for seasoned travelers - January 03, 2011 - Universal Travel System (UTS)
Cincinnati, Ohio Area Bed and Breakfast Giving Away 12, Two-Night Getaway Packages to Unemployed
Weller Haus Bed and Breakfast wants to ease the stress of 12 people who have been unemployed for the last 12 months. A two-night stay at their property, along with freebies from local businesses, is up for grabs if you're willing to send them your story. - January 03, 2011 - Weller Haus Bed and Breakfast
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Reservations Team Announces the ‘Destination Masters’
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has always valued the personal touch, and its Reservations team is known for a friendly and helpful approach. Selected team members have had extra training, to help them specialise in a particular destination. This means that they will be even better placed to offer advice... - January 01, 2011 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Enhanced Shopping Experience for Fred. Olsen’s Cruise Ship Braemar
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ has created an upmarket new Fine Jewellery shop on board its Braemar cruise ship. - January 01, 2011 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Moon Tahiti Launched by South Pacific Organizer
Moon Tahiti by David Stanley is a comprehensive guide to all five archipelagos of French Polynesia. The 7th edition has just been published by Avalon Travel and SouthPacific.org. - December 30, 2010 - South Pacific Organizer
Fred. Olsen Appoints Sue Sankey to Co-ordinate Relaunch of The ArtsClub
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is pleased to announce the appointment of Sue Sankey as the first-ever dedicated Project Manager for The ArtsClub, the cruise line’s programme of special interests on board. - December 30, 2010 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
City-Discovery.com Extends the Holiday Cheer with Show and Dinner Tours
Show and dinner tours from Paris to Buenos Aires available on City-Discovery.com. - December 30, 2010 - City Discovery
Red Mangrove Galapagos and Ecuador Lodges Open Scuba Dive Lodges on Santa Cruz and Isabela Islands in Galapagos
Two New Lodges for Divers to Augment Three Sister Island Eco-Lodges - Will Serve Red Mangrove’s New Dive Academy Scheduled to Open Spring 2011 Red Mangrove Galapagos and Ecuador Lodges announces the Dec. 1 openings of the 9-room Santa Cruz Divers Lodge in Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island... - December 27, 2010 - Red Mangrove Galapagos Lodges
Tallinn – One to Watch in 2011 According to WhichBudget
Tallinn has been chosen as a ‘European Capital of Culture’ for 2011 and WhichBudget.com, a leading flight search and destination finder, predicts that this beautiful medieval city will feature even more highly on the UK travellers radar next year as a city break destination, thanks to the introduction of new Ryanair routes in January 2011, departing from London, Luton and Edinburgh. - December 25, 2010 - WhichBudget