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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
Ocean Hospitality to Open StarCity Saigon Hotel on December 27,2010
Ocean Hospitality is launching the soft opening of its first developed property in Vietnam, the StarCity Saigon Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City on December 27. Ocean Group chairman, Mr. Ha Van Tham is the first guest on the list to try the services that the Ocean Hospitality management has been... - December 25, 2010 - StarCity Saigon Hotel
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
Yampu Tours Announces a New "Give Back to Peru" Program
Yampu Tours is always looking for ways to give back to the communities they explore with their clients so today they announced a new program they are calling, "Give Back to Peru." - December 23, 2010 - Yampu.com
City-Discovery.com Offers Travel Gift Certificates and Special Holiday Tours for the Yuletide Season
Gift certificates for over 5,000 travel activities including special Christmas and New Year’s Eve tours around the world. - December 22, 2010 - City Discovery
Cab Match App Helps Travelers Connect and Share a Cab from the Airport
Cab Match LLC today announced the launch of a new iPhone application aimed at taking the sting out of high priced transportation to and from airports worldwide. The application helps travelers connect to share a cab to the same destinations or those in close proximity. The company expects over a... - December 17, 2010 - Cab Match LLC
Western River Expeditions Announces Three Truly American Adventures Wrapped in New Four-Day Program in Iconic Moab, Utah
Western River Expeditions' Red Rocks, Whitewater and Blue Sky adventure combines three uniquely American activities into one active four-day/three-night package based in the iconic Moab, Utah region. - December 17, 2010 - Western River Expeditions
Sunday Drive Announces Search for the Best Light Display in America
Candy Cane Lanes offers 2 nights at the Ritz-Carlton with Sunday Brunch and a test drive in a Tesla electric supercar for the person who locates the best Candy Cane Lane in the nation. - December 16, 2010 - Sunday Drive, LLC
BeautifulPlaces Adds Nantucket's Harborview Place to Villa Rental Portfolio
BeautifulPlaces, the international luxury villa hospitality and experiential travel company, expands villa rental portfolio to include Nantucket's prestigious Harborview Place, an enclave of prime waterfront homes, in top U.S. travel destination. - December 15, 2010 - BeautifulPlaces Inc.
AirfarePlanet.com Announces Winter 2011 Airfare Specials to Europe
AirfarePlanet.com, a leading airline ticket consolidator has announced the start of its winter 2011 airfare sale to Europe. Sale cities include London, Paris, Amsterdam, Dublin, Frankfurt, Rome and Venice, on most major airlines. Since 1998, AirfarePlanet.com, has offered international travelers... - December 15, 2010 - AirfarePlanet.com
The Grand Hotel Excelsior Malta’s Involvement this Festive Season
Grand Hotel Excelsior, one of the top Luxury Malta Hotels has teamed up with various local institutions who will be entertaining their guests by singing Christmas Carols whilst help out the community. - December 14, 2010 - Grand Hotel Excelsior
MyMediaInfo Announces Top Travel Stories for 2011
Topics reflect influence of environmentalism and volunteerism on travelers. - December 13, 2010 - RedEgg Solutions, Inc.
Raquel Segura of AiresLibre Personal Travel Earns Top Honors at NCL University
Award-winning cruise line presents its new class of Freestyle Certified agents. - December 12, 2010 - Je Suis. PARIS, LLC
American Named U.S. Ambassador to Nepal 2011 for Setting World Record
Adventurer Sean Burch was named U.S. Goodwill Ambassador to Nepal for 2011 for setting a new official world record for the fastest crossing of Nepal from India to Tibet, and for assisting people living in the remote Hidden Himalaya. He ran and trekked high altitude peaks across the Great Himalaya Trail in 49 days, 6 hours, and 8 minutes. Burch traversed 1,250 miles, took over 2.6 million steps, and tackled elevation gains/losses of over 500,000ft. - December 09, 2010 - Sean Burch
Disney Days of Christmas Contest with Destinations in Florida Travel
Each day through Christmas Eve, Destinations in Florida Travel will be giving away a different prize from Walt Disney World. Some of the prizes include Disney Parks jackets, limited edition watches, Snowman Mickey Mouse ears hats, Christmas ornaments, limited edition pins, and much more. - December 09, 2010 - Destinations in Florida Travel
Ambassador for Good Behavior Takes to the Skies, Let’s Go Chipper!™ “Get Ready to Fly” Kit Prepares Kids for Holiday Travel
The Let's Go Chipper "Get Ready to Fly Kit" prepares kids for holiday travel and helps children earn their wings while reducing the stress of flying. Holiday gift set includes story and activity book, travel check list for kids, crayons, plush pillow backpack, reusable tote, plus bonus award-winning DVD with purchase. - December 08, 2010 - Let's Go Chipper
Executive Rental Network Launches New Blog – StayNiagara.ca
Executive Rental Network, a premier vacation rental company in Niagara Falls is pleased to announce the launch of their new blog website, StayNiagara.ca. - December 08, 2010 - Executive Rental Network
200 Holiday Activities in Winter Destinations Available on City-Discovery.com
Cut-rate prices on holiday hotspots, including Nice, Beijing, Berlin, Florence, Puerto Vallarta, Budapest, Salzburg, Sydney, Reykjavik, and Queenstown. - December 08, 2010 - City Discovery
Rome Sweet Home Commemorates the Death of the Great Mario Monicelli
The apartments in Rome will host a retrospective on director Mario Monicelli - December 06, 2010 - Rome Sweet Home
France Cruises Makes Paris This Year’s Top New Year’s Eve Destination
France Cruises remind travelers that when barge and riverboat cruising season cease, travelers can lean on other services to make the best of their travel plans for the holidays. Given the exhibition and sales, Paris, is a top destination among their clients. - December 06, 2010 - France Cruises, Inc.
Yampu.com Announces Spectacular Holiday Discount on Vacation Tours
Yampu Tours, the specialist travel company to Latin America and abroad, unveiled a special holiday discount today. If booked by December 31, the good cheer offer adds up to a gift of 12.5 percent in travel package savings. A first-class travel company, Yampu offers tours for specialized travel to... - December 06, 2010 - Yampu.com
Leading Villa Rental Specialist, Wimco Villas, Launches ‘WIMCOsbh,’ a Dedicated Concierge Services Operation on St Barthelemy
Wimco Villas Announces Seasoned Real Estate Entrepreneur Fabienne Le Gall Will Head Up New Venture Devoted to Client Services on St Barts. - December 05, 2010 - Wimco Villas & Hotels
Western River Expeditions Announces New Family Rafting Trips Creatively Designed Just for Parents and Kids
Western River Expeditions Launches New Salmon River Family Trips Complete with a Special River Jester Accommodating Children as Young as Five - December 03, 2010 - Western River Expeditions
Triangle Segway Announces 2nd Annual Oakwood Holiday Glide
The holiday-themed 2.5-hour Segway tour explores Raleigh's Historic Oakwood District on Segways and includes a walk inside many of the neighborhood's restored 19th-century homes. This special Segway event is offered Saturday, December 11 at two tour times. - December 02, 2010 - Triangle Glides
Timeshare Relief Ranks 33rd for Fastest Growing Companies in LA 2010
A company that offers timeshare assistance to owners is one of the fastest growing companies of the year - December 01, 2010 - Timeshare Relief
Postcards from the Grampians – Thomas Palfy’s Latest Book Published
Thomas Palfy, writer-photographer is starting a new travel-photo book series – the “Postcards from…”. The recently published first volume, “Postcards from the Grampians” introduces the great mountain ranges through a series of photographs with comments. The Grampians National Park is located in Western Victoria, Australia. - November 28, 2010 - Thomas Palfy
New ‘City to Slopes’ App for Park City Facebook Page
Ever wonder how long it takes to get from Arcola, Texas to Park City, Utah? According to the newly launched ‘City to Slopes’ application, on the Park City Facebook page (www.facebook.com/parkcityUT), in approximately four hours and thirteen minutes you could be skiing the slopes of... - November 25, 2010 - Richter7
Jeff Greenwald to Lead Fundraising Trip to Nepal
Author and Nepal expert Jeff Greenwald will lead a small-group tour to Nepal in 2011 to launch the new Ethical Journeys culturally and environmentally-responsible tour program. Proceeds of the trip will benefit Ethical Traveler. - November 25, 2010 - Ethical Traveler