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Upcoming Tour Treats Mountain Bike Enthusiasts to an Unforgettable Vacation in the Bay Area

For the ultimate bike adventure, ride the trails where the sport was founded and join Mountain Biking Marin on a guided tour of the area from May 27-31. This vacation includes airport pickup, transportation, deluxe accommodations, daily breakfast, daily light gourmet lunch for the rides and more in addition to the best daily bike rides around scenic Marin County and beyond. - February 20, 2010 - Mountain Biking Marin

Crafts Council of Ireland Signals Green Light for Mobile Technology

Council’s Use of Audio Touring, is a First for an Irish Art Gallery - February 20, 2010 - Guide by Cell

CountryWalkers.com Announces New Self-Guided Walking Tours in Spain

Country Walkers’ Self-Guided Walking Tours in Spain offer immersion in local culture, natural beauty and attractions at a flexible pace. - February 20, 2010 - Country Walkers

Customers’ Choice: Top 10 Attractions on City-Discovery.com

The Eiffel Tower is first in the list, with the Statue of Liberty a close second. Eight of the most popular attractions based on customers’ choice are from Europe and the USA; the other two are the Great Pyramids of Egypt and Mt. Fuji in Tokyo. - February 20, 2010 - City Discovery

Luxury Breaks to Thailand That Wont Break the Bank

Luxury Travel Vietnam Group Company (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com ) is offering 10 day Essentials Highlights of Thailand for luxury travelers to experience the wonders of Thailand: Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket or Koh Samui. This tour features the best of Thailand’s cities, rural countryside,... - February 20, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

Indian Online Travel Buyers Are Deal Hunters

iXiGO.com survey reveals online travel buying behavior in India - February 20, 2010 - ixigo

Timeshare Relief Organizes Contribution Effort for Nourish the Children Haiti Disaster Relief

With a desire to help, Timeshare Relief has teamed with Nourish the Children to organize a charitable effort for the hungry and malnourished children of Haiti in the aftermath of the massive earthquake. - February 19, 2010 - Timeshare Relief

On Your Mark, Set Your Own Pace and Go: New Self-Guided Tours from Country Walkers

Country Walkers’ Self-Guided Walking Tours focus on inviting regions of Europe, offering immersion in local culture, natural beauty and attractions at a flexible pace. - February 19, 2010 - Country Walkers

Budget Travel Expert Pauline Frommer Interviewed on the Amateur Traveler Podcast

Noted budget travel expert Pauline Frommer, daughter of Arthur Frommer, provided tips for traveling less expensively on this week's episode of the Amateur Traveler Podcast. - February 19, 2010 - Amateur Traveler

The Holiday Cottages Website Gears Up for Half-Term Holiday Hysteria

Theholidaycottages.co.uk fills up the Late Availability section in preparation for this months half-term holiday market - February 18, 2010 - The Holiday Cottages

The B & B Directory Website Reaches Record Number of Advertisers

The month of January was a very special month for the team at thebandbdirectory.co.uk website. Having originally forecast that the 2000 mark would be hit mid-March, it was in fact reached on the last day of the month, bringing the total number of advertisers signed up to the service to just over... - February 18, 2010 - The B & B Directory

Camping and Caravanning Website Positive About the Prospect of a Barbecue Summer for 2010

This month the team at The Camping & Caravanning Directory are making preparations for the coming season. The team sell advertising space to campsite and touring site owners and are gearing up for the summer season by developing special offers for the month of February. The long-range forecast... - February 18, 2010 - The Camping & Caravanning Directory

Tourism Website Notices an Increase in Camping & Caravanning Advertisers

The Around About Britain website has noticed a significant increase in the number of clients choosing the site to advertise their camping and caravanning sites, parks and resorts over the past month. - February 18, 2010 - Around About Ltd

Gulf Shores Plantation Releases 2010 Rental Guide

Gulf Shores Plantation, located in Gulf Shores, Alabama, releases the 2010 rental guide to assist with beach vacation planning to the Alabama Gulf Coast. - February 18, 2010 - Gulf Shores Plantation

Creative Lodging Solutions Named One of the Best Places to Work in Kentucky

Creative Lodging Solutions (http://www.yourcls.com) named one of the Best Places to Work in Kentucky 2010 will be honored at the Best Places to Work in Kentucky awards ceremony on April 21 in Lexington, KY. - February 18, 2010 - Creative Lodging Solutions

London Eye, the Da Vinci Code, and Harry Potter in City Discovery’s Top 10 London Attractions

Take an exciting round-trip aboard London’s famous observation wheel, the London Eye. As the wheel marks its 10th year of providing panoramic city views to millions of customers every year, City Discovery presents a selection of 10 must-see London attractions topped by the London Eye. - February 18, 2010 - City Discovery

How to Travel to Ocean Isle Beach or Sunset Beach, North Carolina Using Vacation Rentals

Whitney Sauls of Sloane Realty Vacations of Ocean Isle Beach and Sunset Beach offers expert travel and vacation rental advice, planning tips and insights as a post-game update for visiting the Atlantic coast of Southeastern North Carolina. - February 17, 2010 - Sloane Realty Vacations

Fred Olsen Announces New European Cruise Offers & Destinations for 2010

Fred Olsen Cruises picked a selection of four cruises to take travellers straight to the highlights of Europe. From the fjords of Norway to the beaches of the Canary Islands, travellers will be enjoying an intimate, friendly and attentive service. - February 17, 2010 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

In Less Than 15 Minutes See How GroupMetrix Can Transform Your Hotel's Group Pricing Strategy and Increase Profits

Due to High Demand, Additional Free Group Pricing Webinars Scheduled. In less than 15 minutes see how GroupMetrix can transform your group pricing strategy and help you close more group sales. - February 17, 2010 - Quality Track International Inc.

Totally Latina America S.A. Signs an Agreement to Expand Their Range of Luxury Tours in Peru

Totally Latin America S.A. signs a new agreement with Totally Peru E.I.R.L. to form a new partnership for the supply of tours in Peru, and to the New Wonder of the World Machu Picchu. - February 17, 2010 - Totally Latin America S.A.

Moms on Vacation Travel Club Announces Special Cruise to the Bahamas

Moms can now vacation together, saving money while making new friends. - February 17, 2010 - Moms on Vacation Travel Club

Vacation Property Rental Rate Calculator

Helps Homeowners and other Property Owners Set Optimal Rental Rates. - February 16, 2010 - RentforYourVacation

Octopus Travel Recommends York for Half-Term Break Destination

With half term now upon us Octopus Travel are suggesting York as a destination for mums and dads to take their families for a few days break. - February 16, 2010 - Octopus Travel

Accelar and Cal-Neva Resort Launch 3-Day/2-Night Reno Tahoe Ski Vacations Package Offering in San Francisco Bay Area Market

Accelar announced today the addition of Cal-Neva Resort as a lodging partner for its Reno Tahoe Ski Vacation package offering and the launch of 3-day/2-night ski vacation packages with Cal-Neva Resort as a lodging option. The ski vacation package includes Lift Tickets, Lodging at Cal-Neva Resort... - February 16, 2010 - Accelar

City-Discovery.com Builds Up Sand and Sea Adventures with Caribbean and Central American Destinations

Caribbean and Central American destinations on City-Discovery.com. - February 16, 2010 - City Discovery

Accelar Announces Launch of 3-Day/2-Night Reno Tahoe Ski Packages with Weekly Departures from San Francisco Bay Area

Packages feature Lift Tickets for Leading Ski Resorts, Lodging at Hotels, Casinos and Resorts and Round-trip Transportation from San Francisco Bay Area - February 16, 2010 - Accelar

RenoTahoeSkiVacations.com and John Ascuaga’s Nugget Launch 3-Day/2-Night Ski Vacations Package – Lift Tickets, Lodging and Transportation from San Francisco Bay Area

RenoTahoeSkiVacations.com – powered by Accelar - announced today the addition of John Ascuaga’s Nugget, or “Nugget”, as a lodging partner for its Reno Tahoe Ski Vacation package offering and the launch of 3-day/2-night ski vacation packages with Nugget as a lodging option. - February 16, 2010 - Accelar

Accelar, Northstar-at-Tahoe™ and Sierra-at-Tahoe® Resorts Introduce All-Inclusive 3-Day/2-Night Reno-Tahoe Ski Vacation Package

Accelar announced today the addition of Northstar-at-Tahoe and Sierra-at-Tahoe Resorts as ski area and lodging partners for its Reno-Tahoe Ski Vacation package offering, and the launch of 3-day/2-night ski vacation packages. The ski vacation package includes Northstar® or Sierra™ Resort... - February 16, 2010 - Accelar

Luxury Travel Vietnam Group Opens US Representative Office

LUXury Travel Reinforces its Position as Luxury Global Travel Brand and Opens a US Representative Office in Cali. - February 16, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

Aviation Analytics Have the Answer for Airport Managers Faced with Only Six Months to Prove Sustained Route Profitability

With domineering airlines appearing to hold the power in the relationship, Aviation Analytics discusses options for airport managers to take control of their business. - February 15, 2010 - Aviation Analytics Limited

Diversity Hotels Signs Agreement with Hospes Hotels

Distribution agreement brings greater reach and lower costs for Spanish Boutique Hotel Collection. - February 15, 2010 - Diversity Hotels

With Vietnam Airlines, Luxury Travel Vietnam to Launch Tour to Mystical Myanmar

With new routes of Vietnam Airlines, the Luxury Travel Vietnam Group Company (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) is promoting 9 days Classic Tour of Myanmar from Hanoi Capital, Vietnam. - February 15, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

RenoTahoeSkiVacations.com and Sugar Bowl Resort Launch All-Inclusive 3-Day/2-Night Ski Vacations Package Including Transportation from San Francisco Bay Area Market

Accelar announced today the addition of Sugar Bowl as a ski resort partner for its Reno Tahoe Ski Vacation package offering and the launch of 3-day/2-night ski vacation packages with Sugar Bowl as a ski resort option. The ski vacation package includes Lift Tickets, Lodging , and Transportation to /... - February 15, 2010 - Accelar

Ooh Selects Second Round of $100 Supplier Winners

Background: In January 2010, www.ooh.com, the new online notice board that offers thousands of activities for people around the world seeking unique things to do, began awarding $100 to the best suppliers each week. The winners are those individuals and small businesses that list on Ooh.com and create the most compelling listing on the site. - February 15, 2010 - Ooh.com

The Avid Cruiser’s Six Tips to Extract More Joy from Your Cruise

Balcony or inside cabin? Small ship or big ship? Award-winning travel journalist & publisher Ralph Grizzle offers Six Tips for Smooth Sailing. - February 14, 2010 - Avid Travel Media Inc

Villas De Maitre Recommends Celebrating Valentine's Day in Style by Travelling with Their Loved One and Renting a Luxury Villa in Mauritius or Seychelles

The luxury villa rental specialist Villas De Maitre (www.villasdemaitre.com) notice many couples choose Valentine's Day as a popular time of the year for renting a villa and escaping the cold winter. - February 14, 2010 - Villas De Maitre

Adrian Bloom’s Celebration of English Gardens Tour from www.gardeningtours.com

Donna Dawson of www.ICanGarden.com is offering a very special tour July 3 – 10, 2010. There is no finer example of using plants to inspire both intellectually and emotionally than English garden design. Steeped in history, English design styles, from formal gardens to cottage gardens, have... - February 14, 2010 - gardeningtours.com

England's Finest Gardens & Chelsea Flower Show Tour 2010 May 25th - June 2nd, 2010 as Presented by www.gardeningtours.com

Tour Closing Soon for Bookings - February 14, 2010 - gardeningtours.com

Epoque Hotels Announces Vampire Suites at Soho Boutique Hotel Budapest

A member of Epoque Hotels, Soho Boutique Hotel is featured now two Junior Suites devoted to Krolock and Herbdert of the show "Dance of the Vampires." - February 13, 2010 - Epoque Hotels

'Shell' I Pay for Dinner | ZSL London Zoo's Pensioner Tortoise Knows How to Treat a Lady

Dirk the Galápagos tortoise, who weighs in at an impressive 31 stone, is proving that age means nothing when it comes to romancing in the run up to Valentine's Day. - February 13, 2010 - ZSL London Zoo

DiMora Develops First Production Electric Jet Ski

Creator of the $2 million Natalia SLS 2 automobile goes green on the water - February 12, 2010 - DiMora Motorcar

Casino La Vida Joins Forces with Red Returns Casino Affiliate Program

After the successful launch of Casino La Vida, this prominent online casino brand has now joined forces with Red Returns Casino Affiliate Program. Red Returns has years of experience in casino affiliate marketing and are now applying their wealth of knowledge to the superlative brand of Casino La Vida. - February 12, 2010 - Casino La Vida

Saddlerock Ranch Historic B & B Announces New Management

A one time haven for Hollywood stars of yore. Stay at Saddlerock Ranch and you can say you slept where The Duke did… as well as Jimmy Stewart, Randolph Scott, Arlene Dahl, and Hopalong Cassidy. - February 12, 2010 - Saddlerock Ranch Historic B&B

Villas De Maitre’s Launch of Cape Point Apartments and Penthouse Opens a New Chapter in Contemporary Villas in Mauritius

Leading villa specialist Villas De Maitre has expanded its presence in Mauritius with the launch of a new privately owned luxury apartments and penthouse overlooking the beautiful turquoise lagoon of Cap Malheureux, on the North coast of the island. The two ground floor, two first floor apartments... - February 12, 2010 - Villas De Maitre

City Continues Development of Creative Tourism Initiative

The City of Santa Fe is continuing to work with artists and arts businesses to further develop the organization and promotion of workshops that allow visitors to experience Santa Fe in a hands-on fashion. Collaborations with the hospitality industry are also being explored. This initiative was... - February 12, 2010 - City of Santa Fe Arts Commission

Medevac Experts Release 10 Tips for Spring Break Safety

Medical evacuation membership program Air Ambulance Card is releasing its Spring Break 2010 Travel Safety Tips. The advice is compiled from years of transport of sick and injured travelers. “This is what we’d be telling our own kids if they were traveling for spring break this... - February 12, 2010 - Air Ambulance Card, LLC

Leading Spas of Canada Presents Webinar on Social Media for Spas

Leading Spas of Canada (LSC) is pleased to announce its upcoming webinar, “Triumph over Twitter and Flourish on Facebook in 12 Simple Steps” with spa marketer, Darlene Fiske of The Fiske Group. This webinar presentation is available free to LSC members and just $25 for... - February 12, 2010 - Leading Spas of Canada