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Poland Medical Tourist Arrival Driven by Dental & Plastic Surgery Says TechSci Research
Low cost treatment facilities and world class medical expertise attracting a large number of medical travellers to Polish clinics in recent years. - August 25, 2010 - TechSci Research
BKWine Makes "World’s Top Wine Tours" According to Travel and Leisure Magazine
BKWine has just been named one of the world’s best wine tour organisers by TravelAndLeisure.com. T+L singles out BKWine as the tour operator who is best for the traveller who wants to meet the winemakers and who wants to have a personal and unique experience. - August 25, 2010 - BKWine AB
Totovr.com’s Vacation Rental Exchange Listings Help Owners as Slumping Economy Takes Its Toll
Vacation Rental Exchanges give Owners more value in tough economic times. - August 22, 2010 - totovr.com
Ava's Signature Film, The Barefoot Contessa, to be Shown During the Sixth Annual Ava Gardner Festival
Festival Celebrates Ava's Life and Career - August 21, 2010 - Ava Gardner Museum
Costa Rica’s Guanacaste Country Club, Featuring Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, Offering Homes with 100% Financing
With beautiful mountain and volcano views, Guanacaste Country Club's unique setting is nothing less than breathtaking. And now a lot or home in this fully secured and gated country club complete with Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course is available to investors for as little as $0 down and with... - August 19, 2010 - Virtus 1 Costa Rica Real Estate
Action Catamarans Sets Longer Sails for Summer
Private Miami boat charter Action Catamarans hosts events out on the water and into the sunset with appreciation for the ocean this summer. - August 19, 2010 - Action Catamarans
My Outdoor Calendar Launches, Allows Users to Book Their Next Hunting or Fishing Trip Online
Hunting Square launches its sister company, My Outdoor Calendar, to allow members to book hunting and fishing trips online. The company is bringing attention to guides and outfitters worldwide to show concern for the use of technology in the outdoor industry. Now fly shops, dude ranches, marinas, and 5 star resorts can take advantage of My Outdoor Calendar's system to book more clients. - August 18, 2010 - Hunting Square
Omaha Cancer Survivor to Host National Syndicated Cable Show
“It is about using my new perspective on life and incorporating the underground culture I call, ‘Travel Hacking.’” –Aaron Carotta, Host, “Alive! With Adventure Aaron” - August 18, 2010 - Adventure Aaron Productions
Brooklyn Bridge Walking Tour
Capture the beauty of New York City by walking the Brooklyn Bridge at sunset. - August 18, 2010 - Walking Tours Manhattan
Aurora Travel Releases Seat-in-Coach Tours in Vietnam and Cambodia
Reporting an increase of 150% in profit as compared to the same period last year regardless of the severe aftermath of the global economic crisis, Vietnam’s respected tour operator Aurora Travel just decided to keep on with its ongoing triumph by unveiling carefully tailored Seat-in-Coach Tours highlighting both Vietnam and Cambodia. - August 14, 2010 - Aurora Travel
"Reading Tennessee Williams" Will be a Part of the Ava Gardner Festival
Festival attendees encouraged to read Tennessee Williams' "The Night of the Iguana" - August 14, 2010 - Ava Gardner Museum
Vietnam’s First Luxury Travel Operator to Exhibit at WTM London 2010
Luxury Travel Group (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) will exhibit at the 2010 ITB Asia from Nov 08-11, 2010 in Excel London. World Travel Market - the premier global event for the travel industry - is a vibrant four-day business-to-business event presenting a diverse range of destinations and... - August 14, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Mid-Autumn Festival Celebrated at Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen
Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen has prepared a delicious selection of quality mooncakes with varieties including white lotus paste with double egg yolk, to black sesame, to assorted nuts and ham. - August 11, 2010 - Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen
South African Tour Operator Privet Africa Travel Launches New Travel Booking Website privetafrica.ru
New website aims to popularize South African destination for Russian speaking tourists. Privet Africa Travel offers unique tour packages and excellent service. - August 10, 2010 - Privet Africa Travel
Pacific Resorts Finalist in the 2010 HM Awards
Pacific Resort Aitutaki & Pacific Resort Rarotonga have been named as a Finalist in the 2010 HM Awards for Hotel & Accommodation Excellence, with the winners due to be announced in Sydney on September 3. Pacific Resort Aitutaki is a region finalist in the “South Pacific Property of... - August 09, 2010 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Lakelubbers.com Explores Lake Shipwrecks
Although shipwrecks conjure up images of ships sinking in open seas or running aground on dangerous shoals, lakes have claimed their share of shipwrecks. Lakelubbers explores shipwrecks at 10 North American vacation lakes in their latest newsletter at: http://www.lakelubbers.com/newsletter-08-2010.html. Lakelubbers.com features tourism and historical information on 1,650 of the most popular vacation lakes in 50 USA states and 60 countries. - August 09, 2010 - Lakelubbers LLC
Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys and the Largest Sturgis Bike Rally in History
Thousands of motorcyclists including Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys, Brown, Koro & Romag, LLP are arriving in Sturgis, SD for Sturgis Bike Week and many observers are predicting 2010 will be the biggest year yet. - August 08, 2010 - Brown, Koro & Romag
Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa to Host Photo Competition with $11,000 in Prize Money
Professional and non-professional photographers will comb the pristine beaches of Cozumel and dive into its Caribbean blue waters seeking the Best Picture for the first-ever “Cozumel Photo Shootout” hosted by the Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa September 15 –... - August 06, 2010 - Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa
Asia Transpacific Journeys Suggests "Eat, Pray, Love" in India and Indonesia
Asia Transpacific Journeys offers tours of self discovery to India and Indonesia - lands featured in bestselling book and movie "Eat, Pray, Love." - August 06, 2010 - Asia Transpacific Journeys
Izzirent is Now Offering Quality Car Rental Services to Visitors of Nice and the South of France
Izzirent now offers its high quality car rental services in France, a favorite tourist destination. Now, tourists have the option of choosing from a diversity of car rental facilities in France at the best possible online rates. The country, renowned for its history, culture and fashion, boasts... - August 05, 2010 - Izzirent
Walktomycruiseship.com - a New Website Provides Non-Driving Directions to Cruise Ports
Walktomycruiseship.com now offers directions for passengers willing to get to their cruise port without a car (a likely situation when reaching their embarkation city by plane) - August 04, 2010 - Walk To My Cruise Ship
New Flightseeing Tours Announced on City-Discovery.com
A bird’s eye view of some of the world’s most beautiful sights is what City-Discovery.com provides with its lineup of helicopter and flightseeing tours. From New York to Dubai, City Discovery takes travelers on an amazing adventure up, up in the sky. - August 04, 2010 - City Discovery
New Tour to Discover Vietnam’s Royal Citadel as a World Heritage
Luxury Travel (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) promotes the best cultural and heritage tour of Vietnam covering the 6 world heritage sites including newest site Royal Citadel in Hanoi in 11 days. - August 03, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Travel Toward Wellness Hosts an Oasis by the Sea Wellness Spa Retreat for Cancer Survivors
Say goodbye to summer in the magnificent Marin Headlands, as Travel Toward Wellness hosts an Oasis by the Bay wellness spa retreat September 12-16 at Cavallo Point – the Lodge at the Golden Gate near Sausalito, Calif. Travel Toward Wellness specializes in girlfriend getaways and health and... - August 01, 2010 - Travel Toward Wellness
Vietnam, Thailand, & Cambodia Niche Luxury Travel Operator to Exhibit at 2010 ITB Asia
Asia’s largest dedicated leisure and MICE supplier, Luxury Travel (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) will exhibit at the 2010 ITB Asia from Oct 20-22, 2010 in Singapore. In addition to meeting with key partners and golf agents from around the world, Luxury Travel will launch several golf tours at... - July 31, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
GrandLife iPhone app Launched by the Soho Grand and Tribeca Grand Hotels, New York
New York’s Soho Grand and Tribeca Grand Hotels have launched an iPhone and web-based app based upon the Hotels’ cultural site, offering recommendations throughout the city giving consumers an insight into downtown New York. - July 31, 2010 - Grand Hotels NYC
Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen Sees Increased Visitors to Nearby Popular Destinations
Visitors increase in numbers to Jinmen Island, the earthen round houses of the Hakka minorities, and Gulangyu Island. - July 31, 2010 - Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen
Toozla and Acapela Release a Global Italian Audio Guide Based on Wikipedia, Voice Empowered by Acapela Speech Synthesis
Italian Wikipedia is now added to global travel audio guide. Thanks to Acapela text to speech, the written information is automatically vocalized, providing travellers with easy listening descriptions of thousands of tourist attractions. - July 30, 2010 - Toozla LLC
100 Winners for the 100th RV Industry Birthday Contest Winners
In recognition of the RV Industry's 100th birthday, Emerald Coast RV Beach Resort ran a 100 for the 100th Contest. Winners were notified this week. - July 30, 2010 - Emerald Coast RV Beach Resort
Luxury Travel Group Ltd to Unveil New Travel Experience - Multi Countries of Southeast Asia for Longhaul Travelers
Luxury Travel Group Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) to Promote Five Countries of Southeast Asia in One Destination for Longhaul Travelers - July 30, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Ace Ticket Partners with Kraft Sports Group
Ace Ticket proudly announced today its designation as the Official Fan Travel Partner of the New England Patriots as well as an "Official Partner" of the New England Revolution. This relationship will allow fans the opportunity to see the Patriots play on the road with Official Fan Travel... - July 29, 2010 - Ace Ticket
Essential Travel Warns Holidaymakers to Beware of Hidden Costs
“Hidden charges” could add 25 per cent or more to the cost of airport parking, reveals EssentialTravel.co.uk - July 29, 2010 - Essential Travel UK
Hawaii Bachata Vacation, the First Annual Halloween Latin Dance Celebration
Bachata vacation, anyone? Bachateros from everywhere will be enjoying this annual event that's hosted by prominent Latin dance promoters in the USA - Hawaii Bachata Vacation Halloween Festival 2010 - July 28, 2010 - Rodchata, LLC
Over 50’s Cruise and Surf
The results of a new study by UK Online Measurement Company show that cruise.co.uk is amongst the top 10 most popular websites used by the over-50’s. Internet usage continues to rise in Britain; this year reaching almost 39 million people logging on regularly. This is nearly a staggering 2... - July 28, 2010 - cruise.co.uk Ltd
Bike-Dreams Organises "the Timbuktu Tour," a Cycling Expedition to a Mysterious Place
After successful bicycle expeditions like "Paris-Dakar by Bike" (7.200 km) and "The Andes Trail" (11.000 km) organises Bike-Dreams a new challenging bike race/expedition, called "The Timbuktu Tour." - July 28, 2010 - Bike-Dreams
Chocolah! Means the Eiffel Tower in Chocolate
Chocolah!, a private walking foodie tours company based in Paris, launches its 2-hour Chocolate Tour. - July 28, 2010 - Chocolah!
Gulf Shores Golf Association Holding “Play to Win” Sweepstakes
The Gulf Shores Golf Association has announced the details of their Play to Win giveaway, a sweepstakes that will run until September 15th, 2010. Visitors to the Gulf Shores/Orange Beach area who book a golf vacation between now and September 15th will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win... - July 28, 2010 - Gulf Shores Golf Association
AAA Launches Breakthrough Email Itinerary/Trip Planner
AAA launches the truvle Ltd. customized trip itinerary planner, replacing traditional agent emails and giving travelers instant access to travel products, information and services. - July 28, 2010 - AAA
Locals and Tourists Choosing Villas for Rent in Cyprus This Summer
A change in preferences is on the cards for both local holidaymakers and tourists who are now shifting to Cyprus villa rentals as their holiday accommodation of choice. The picturesque areas of Protaras and Ayia Napa are leading the way. - July 27, 2010 - Villas2let
Big Land Enterprise Has Reduced The Price Of Annual Membership
Big Land Enterprise has reduced annual membership to $100. Big Land Enterprise set out to make the use of land affordable and accessible to everyone. However, it was suggested that people would not take the company seriously if the prices were too low. Having given it much thought it was decided... - July 26, 2010 - Big Land Enterprise
From Motorcycle Diaries to Bicycle Diaries, Opportunity to Span South America on Epic Cycling Journey with Tour d’Afrique
Tour d'Afrique announces an epic South America cycling journey that will travel under and around 20,000-foot peaks in the Andes and up the PacificCoast through Chile enroute through Bolivia to Machu Picchu and then on to the finish line in Lima , Peru. - July 26, 2010 - Tour d'Afrique Ltd.
Luxury Travel Group Ltd Reveals Their Best Selling Luxury Vietnam Tour Package of July
Luxury Travel reveals their best selling luxury Vietnam tour package of July “Vietnam’s Luxury Adventure Travel in 12 days.” Luxury Travel Co., Ltd. is a 100% fully registered and privately-owned Vietnamese company. It was founded by luxury travel specialists since the 1990s when... - July 25, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Grapevine Wine Tours to Launch Saturday, July 24
Lunch and dinner tours of Grapevine wineries offer fun, unique, affordable entertainment experience. - July 24, 2010 - Grapevine Wine Tours, LLC
Recession Vacation You Deserve by Universal Action Travel
Universal Action Travel comments on vacationing during an economic recession - July 24, 2010 - Universal Action Travel, Inc.
Outer Banks Blue Offering Live 2011 Rates & Availability Ahead of the Competition
Vacationers Are Able to Get a Jump Start on Vacation Plans for 2011 Reservations - July 23, 2010 - Outer Banks Blue Realty Services
A Language Barrier-Free Vacation with Babbel
- Foreign language practice online and mobile to prepare for holidays abroad - Survey: Is it impolite when tourists can’t speak the language? - July 22, 2010 - Babbel.com
SimplyHireACar Sponsored Student Expedition Conquers Quilotoa Crater
On the 5th July the Herschel Grammar School 2010 World Challenge Team landed in Quito, Ecuador. Since then the 11 students (aged 15 to 18) and 3 Adults have reached the halfway mark of their Expedition exploring the wonders of this amazing country. - July 21, 2010 - SimplyHireAcar
World Cup Kicks Goals for South African Tourism and Society, Says Leading African Travel Specialist
Soccer is not known as 'The World Game' facetiously. According to the African travel specialists at Encompass Africa, the 2010 World Cup in South Africa has had an unprecedented effect on society and national identity. While the economic benefits continue to be debated, Encompass Africa's tourism... - July 20, 2010 - Encompass Africa
Starlim India - Yoga Teachers Training Course in Rishikesh Approved by Yoga Alliance
Starlim India is a New Delhi based company providing consulting services to businessman and individuals who intend to explore India for business, education, yoga or tourism purposes. Their yoga centre, Rishikesh Yog Peeth, conducts various yoga classes including Registered Yoga Teacher Training Course (RYT 200) certified by Yoga Alliance throughout the year. - July 20, 2010 - Starlim India
Luxury Travel Vietnam's Tour Featured in Indonesia Travel Magazine
Indonesia Magazine Presents Vietnam as a Luxury Destination to Elite Travelers. The Indonesian “Travel Trend” has carried an article entitled “Vietnam Classic Tour 9 days,” highlighting the Vietnam country’s culture, heritages, and luxury tourism potential. The... - July 19, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd