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Aurora Travel Gears Up to Promote Cambodian Tours in 2010
Vietnam’s most reputable tour organizer, Aurora Travel, announces a 3 Day 2 Night touring programme as part of their plan to promote tours to Cambodia in 2010. - February 28, 2010 - Aurora Travel
MaxNet Media Launches New Regional Hotel Directory, NewportRhodeIslandHotels.com
MaxNet Media, a Rhode Island based leader in digital communications marketing, has announced the launch of their new regional hotel directory, NewportRhodeIslandHotels.com. Specializing in Newport, Rhode Island hotels and accommodations, this most recent addition to MaxNet's lineup of travel... - February 28, 2010 - MaxNet Media
Pet Travel Survey Reveals Increase in Automobile Safety Precautions
Many pet owners love to take their pets in the car whether it is around town, to the vet or on a longer road trip. A poll was conducted to find out how many pet owners secure their pets when traveling and what type of restraint they used. - February 27, 2010 - Trips with Pets, Inc.
CheapOair Wins Outstanding Sales Agency Award from Korean Air
CheapOair, a top travel agency has been awarded an Outstanding Sales Agency Award from Korean Air. - February 27, 2010 - CheapOair
Tour d’Afrique Riders Go for Gold: Pedaling the Length of Africa Raises Donations for Humanitarian Concerns
By pedaling the length of Africa from Cairo to Cape Town with Tour d'Afrique, cyclists raise money for favorite humanitarian causes and charities. Over $1 million raised since July 2009. By pedaling the length of Africa, cyclists raise money for humanitarian causes targeted by Tour d’Afrique... - February 27, 2010 - Tour d'Afrique Ltd.
Eight UK Cities to Benefit from Groupola.com, Promising Up to 90% Off Retail Price
Using the power of group-buying, a revolutionary new UK website launches Wednesday 24th which promises to help Brits save huge amounts of money. - February 26, 2010 - Groupola.com
Radisson LAX Hotel Earns 4 Key Rating with Green Key Eco-Rating Program
Radisson Los Angeles Airport Hotel joins the Green Key Global program and achieves 4-Green Key rating. - February 26, 2010 - Radisson Hotel at Los Angeles Airport
Europe Tours Increased Demand Met by Image Tours
Image Tours just opened an additional May departure date for their signature 15-day Heart Of Europe® Circle tour. The tour features Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, Belgium, and Holland. - February 26, 2010 - Image Tours, Inc.
Nice, France Royalty Free Stock Footage Timelapse in HD, 2K, 4K
New royalty free stock footage quality timelapse video clips shot in Nice, France have been added in different categories (City, Marine and People) on HDtimelapse.net website. - February 26, 2010 - HDtimelapse.net
Big Savings on Visits to Top Attractions with Sightseeing Passes and Skip the Line Tours on City Discovery
City-Discovery.com introduces over 70 city sightseeing passes and skip the line tours. - February 26, 2010 - City Discovery
Crowne Plaza Baton Rouge Announces the Madness of March Twitter Contest to Celebrate Their Hotel Website Relaunch
To announce the relaunch on their hotel website, the Crowne Plaza hotel in Baton Rouge, LA is holding a Madness of March contest and is giving away thousands of free Priority Club points to their visitors. - February 25, 2010 - Executive Hotel Management
Spring Break Travel Begins
Universal Action Travel Comments on Spring Break 2010 - February 25, 2010 - Universal Action Travel, Inc.
Mercure Hue Gerbera Opens in Vietnam
Mercure Hue Gerbera a new stylish hotel for the historical capital of Vietnam - February 25, 2010 - Accor
The Landmark London Spa & Health Club Launches New Ayurvedic Treatments
Newly inaugurated, The Landmark Spa, located in the Landmark London Hotel, announces the launch of a range of Ayurvedic treatments to extend their luxury spa treatment offerings. - February 25, 2010 - Landmark London Hotel
The Cove of Lake Geneva Will be Featured on Discover Wisconsin’s Drive to Destination
The Cove of Lake Geneva will be featured on the entertaining TV show, Discover Wisconsin, as the show’s "Drive to Destination" showcases the town of Lake Geneva this March 20-21, 2010. This episode will feature all the wonderful things that make Lake Geneva the perfect place to... - February 25, 2010 - Geneva Hospitality
Hidden Meadow Ranch Honored by Condé Nast Johansens Luxury Travel Guide
Hidden Meadow Ranch, an Arizona mountain hideaway, has been selected as the winner of prestigious 2010 Awards for Excellence - earning title of "Most Excellent Ranch" for the second time in three years. - February 25, 2010 - Hidden Meadow Ranch
Luxury Travel Vietnam Group Company is Offering New Luxury Trips in Hand-Picked Destinations in North Vietnam
Luxury Travel is an independent Vietnamese Boutique Travel Agency and luxury travel provider (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) offering sophisticated travelers luxury vacations in hand-picked destinations in Vietnam. The company is offering 7 day "Essentials Highlights of North Vietnam"... - February 24, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
2010 Winter Olympics Boats Still Available from Fairweather Cruises and Events Ltd., Provider of Canadian Cruises
Fairweather Cruises and Events Ltd., a Vancouver company known for its ability to orchestrate perfect Canadian cruises along its home city’s shoreline, reports that it still has enough boats and personnel at its disposal to continue booking luxury boat trips for Olympic guests, even now,... - February 24, 2010 - Fair Weather Cruises
Ooh Chooses Surf Lessons in England and Cruiser Bike Tours in Florence as $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 post on Ooh.com and create the most compelling listing on the site. - February 24, 2010 - Ooh.com
Drive South Africa Offers GPS South Africa Service for Car Hire Customers
Leading car hire agency Drive South Africa now offers GPS enabled vehicles as an added service for customers, complete with up to date maps for an optimal self-drive experience. - February 24, 2010 - Drive South Africa
Destination:PEACE Announces Luxury Accommodations at Ayia, in Punta Mita, Mexico
The newest trend in travel includes volunteer vacations and Destination:PEACE Volunteer Vacations has joined forces with the luxury condo community, Ayia Punta Mita. - February 22, 2010 - Destination:PEACE
MDM Entertainment Receives a Rating of A+ from the Better Business Bureau
MDM Entertainment has been awarded a Better Business Bureau rating of A+ to recognize their dedication to their clients and to the Better Business Bureau Code of Business Practices. The BBB Code of Business Practices represents sound advertising, selling and customer service practices that enhance... - February 22, 2010 - MDM Entertainment
Gap Adventures’ Create Your Own Adventure Contest Posts Strong First Week Results
More than 1,000 unique itineraries entered from around the world - February 21, 2010 - G Adventures
ROW Adventures' Award-Winning Tri-State Adventure First Ever to Link Region's World-Class Bike Trails
In its final print edition before moving everything over as an online magazine, National Geographic Adventure named its 25 Best New Trips in the World 2010, including ROW Adventures' "Bitterroot Bonanza" multisport that features biking, lake kayaking and whitewater rafting in Washington,... - February 21, 2010 - ROW Adventures
Bestway Tours & Safaris Launches Cruise Tour to Middle East and Asia, Also Announces Culinary Tour of South India
Bestway Tours & Safaris has announced two new escorted vacations for 2010. There is a "Cairo to Singapore Overland Tour & Cruise," a 35-day vacation visiting the Middle East and Asia, as well as a "Culinary Tour of South India," a 19-day tour led by a noted Indian chef. - February 20, 2010 - Bestway Tours & Safaris
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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, 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