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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
'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
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
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
Textamundo Launches SMS Concierge Service for LG Mobile
Partnership with world No.3 handset maker offers San Diego visitors tips, recommendations and insider help from local experts - February 12, 2010 - Textamundo
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
Survey Says Young People Skipping Beaches of Mexico for Europe Spring Break
A survey conducted by STA Travel found that among those who are planning to travel for Spring Break, Europe tops Mexico by a wide margin as the preferred destination. - February 12, 2010 - STA Travel
Rivernilecruise.com Launch New 14 Night Cairo Red Sea Holiday
Leading online Nile cruise and stay holiday providers, www.rivernilecruise.com, have announced the introduction of a new 14 night itinerary to their ever-expanding selection of Nile cruise holidays. - February 12, 2010 - RiverNileCruise
RFID Linen & Uniform Management System Installed by FOUNDATION LogicSystems at the Fairmont Pacific Rim Vancouver Just in Time for the Winter Olympics
FOUNDATION LogicSystems has installed their Linen & Uniform Management Software Systems at the new Fairmont Pacific Rim Vancouver using the New Fujitsu UHF RFID Technology. The Fairmont now has the technology in place to track over 35,000 linens, towels, tablecloths, bathrobes and uniforms. They can now reduce their labor costs by eliminating time consuming manual tasks and also reduce their investment in inventory because they will know where every item is at any given point in time. - February 11, 2010 - Foundation Logic Systems
Award-Winning Breakfast Chefs to Meet for Cook-Off
Casa Laguna Inn and Spa in Laguna Beach, CA, recently announced a unique culinary competition that will take place poolside at the inn on Thursday, February 18. Two of Casa Laguna’s former award winning chefs will be returning to face off against the current executive chef for top breakfast... - February 11, 2010 - Casa Laguna Inn & Spa
New Regional Tourist Board for Southern France
Four tourist offices in southern France have amalgamated to promote a new region known as “Destination Béziers Mediterranean”: a sun-drenched landscape between the mountains and the sea. - February 11, 2010 - Béziers Mediterranean Tourist Office
Experience Rainforest Life at ZSL London Zoo
London’s only living rainforest experience launches Easter 2010. - February 11, 2010 - ZSL London Zoo
Shasta Lake Resorts, LP - Marina Reconfiguration Creates Expanded Venue
Jones Valley Marina Reconfiguration Creates Expanded Venue for Shasta Lake Boaters & Vacationers Benefiting locals and destination travelers alike. - February 11, 2010 - HouseBoats.com
Dreams Work Consulting Concept Takes Dreaming Big to Jamaica: the Release of the 2010 One Love Jamaica Retreats Schedule
Coaching and Consulting Firm takes Retreats from One’s Dream to Full Service Reality. The 7 day/6 night all inclusive retreats take place each month from May-September. The $1300 price tag, which includes airfare, makes these exclusive trips an affordable luxury for artists, professionals, and others who are celebrating their lives and dreams. - February 11, 2010 - Dreams Work Consulting Concept
Early Bird Discount for Luxury Myanmar Tour
Luxury Travel Vietnam Group to Launch Early Bird Discount for Luxury Myanmar Tour. - February 11, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
IHR Conducts Survey of Top 30 Beaches in India
IndiaHotelReview.com the premier Online Travel Company from India has come out with yet another exclusive, this time a one of its kind survey and ranking of top 30 beaches in India. - February 11, 2010 - Vriti Infocom Pvt. Ltd.
Sihot Integrates RateTiger to Streamline Inventory Management
Bi-directional interface enhances PMS functionality for hoteliers. - February 11, 2010 - eRevMax Inc.
Halong Bay Cruises by Indochina Sails Vietnam Attends ITB Berlin 2010
Indochina Sails will participate in the largest International Tourism Fair "ITB Berlin 2010" in Berlin, the Capital of Germany. - February 11, 2010 - Indochina Sails - Luxury Cruises in Halong Bay
Insight HD with Host Hugh Downs Looks at Outdoor Excursions
In experiencing a severe economic downturn in almost every aspect of our society one would think that might stop people from traveling. But this is not the case. People are more interested now than ever in finding the best and most affordable vacations including the best in outdoor excursions. - February 10, 2010 - Insight HD
Rentforyourvacation.com’s Homeowners Could be Losing $250,000 in Potential Vacation Rental Income Every Decade
Rentforyourvacation.com, a worldwide vacation rentals Website that specializes in connecting vacation home rentals by owners and managers with vacationers, is helping owners of secondary vacation homes, who do not currently rent out their home, realize that they may be sitting on a cash cow. - February 10, 2010 - RentforYourVacation
Last Minute Valentine’s and February Half-Term Deals from Pierre & Vacances
Families still looking for a last minute half term holiday this February can find great deals from European self-catering accommodation specialist Pierre & Vacances. As previously predicted, ski sales at Pierre & Vacances properties in the French Alps and Pyrenees have been extremely high for half term week and there is now very limited availability at ski properties during this period. - February 10, 2010 - Pierre & Vacances Group
City Discovery Showcases Ten Things to Love About Paris and the Rest of France
Counting down to the best activities in Paris and surrounding cities, City Discovery celebrates romance and the good life as it invites travelers to explore the most romantic city in the world. - February 10, 2010 - City Discovery
Gap Adventures Launches Largest Global Online Contest in Company History
Contest gives adventure-seekers the chance to develop and embark on their dream trip. - February 10, 2010 - G Adventures
VictoriaCars is Now Present on Facebook and on Twitter to Increase Its Potential of Car Hire Alicante Airport, Madrid
VictoriaCars unites itself with Web 2.0 with the objective of amplifying their channels of communication with existing and potential clientele. - February 10, 2010 - VictoriaCars
Renovation Begins on New North Georgia Mountain Cabin
Rainbow Cabins begins full remodel of its largest north Georgia rental cabin - February 10, 2010 - Rainbow Cabins, LLC
Luxury Travel Vietnam Group to Launch a New Luxury Vietnam Tour for German High End Travelers at ITB 2010
Vietnamese luxury travel operator Luxury Travel Company is showcasing its luxury tailor-made tourism services at the annual travel trade show in Berlin from March 10th to 14th, 2010. The company is presenting its tailored tours to Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar to 180,000 visitors... - February 09, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Laurence Fuller's West End Debut - Madness In Valencia at Trafalgar Studios
Laurence Fuller takes the stage this week in the his West End debut, Madness In Valencia at Trafalgar Studios. The play is a dark restoration comedy and Fuller’s part has been described as joker-esque, a foreshadow of things to come from this young Aussie... - February 09, 2010 - Laurence Fuller
Revisiting the Roswell UFO Crash
Does evidence still exist today in Roswell, New Mexico of a mysterious UFO crash from July 1947? Let this book be your guide to visiting all the key sites (more than 35) in and around Roswell that were involved in the famous "Roswell Incident." - February 08, 2010 - RoswellBooks.com
Emerald Memories Inc. Launches TripShock.com for Online Attraction Booking
Emerald Memories Inc. is proud to announce their new website launch. The website will be named TripShock! and will allow visitors to book activities, attractions and restaurant certificates online throughout the Northwest Florida area. The website will feature videos, pictures and reviews along... - February 07, 2010 - TripShock
Epicurean Ways Offers Classic Spanish Food and Wine Trip in 2010
Epicurean Trip includes cooking classes with noted Spanish chefs in Seville and Madrid, tapas tours, and visits to Sherry bodegas in Andalucía. - February 07, 2010 - Epicurean Ways
Tips for UK Holidaymakers: Don’t Skimp on Travel Insurance Says Holidays-Direct
British holidaymakers are offered advice by Holidays-Direct.co.uk the online travel agency, to ensure they take out the correct travel insurance cover, as well as tips to ensure holidaymakers enjoy their holiday. - February 07, 2010 - Holidays-Direct
AVIVA Volunteers Break the Mould in South Africa
New study reveals hidden benefits of volunteering in South Africa with more than 95% of AVIVA volunteers returning home happier and more confident with major gains in areas of personal growth. - February 06, 2010 - AVIVA
Round the Clock Hotel Taxi Transfers from HolidayExtras.com
HolidayExtras.com has introduced an innovative hotel taxi service for travellers at three of the UK's leading airports. The company is offering the new pre-bookable taxi service between the airport and airport hotels at Gatwick, Heathrow and Manchester airports. In partnership with taxi firm... - February 06, 2010 - HolidayExtras.com