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West Michigan Tourist Association Publishes Circle Tour & Lighthouse Map
The 2010 Lake Michigan Circle Tour & Lighthouse Map is now available to travelers free of charge. Discover lighthouses as you follow the circle tour around Michigan, Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin. - January 31, 2010 - West Michigan Tourist Association
Luxury Travel Vietnam Aims MICE
Luxury Travel Vietnam announces a Showcase at Aime 2010, Melbourne, Australia to Lure More Mice Group. - January 31, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Company Appoints New Hotel General Managers
Local Tourism Giant Raises Bars - January 30, 2010 - Hoi An Tourist Service JSC
Accor Launches Yim Kids Foundation to Bring Smiles Back to the Children in Need
Accor's Yim Kids Foundation commences with the announcement of a major fund-raising event - "Accor Race to Survive" in Phuket, Thailand during March 22-25, 2010 - January 30, 2010 - Accor
iXiGO.com Launches Gifts Unlimited!
iXiGOers to win unlimited gifts from Seventymm & Myntra.com - January 30, 2010 - ixigo
PureTravel Introduce New Halong Bay Tours Website
Halong Bay tour and travel guide with tips, advice and useful information on adventure activities on tours provided direct from local tour operators. This guide helps you find out what to see and do and plan your travel itinerary. - January 30, 2010 - PureTravel Adventure Holidays
New Look for Swissôtel Métropole Geneva
Swissôtel Métropole Geneva unveils the new decor of its Royal suite as well as its Deluxe suites and conference room. - January 30, 2010 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
HostelsClub NYC Hostel Donating Balance for Haiti Relief Efforts
NYC Hostel, LOFTSTEL Greene Avenue, is donating the remaining HostelsClub balance of all reservations to various charities to aid Haiti victims. - January 30, 2010 - HostelsClub
iTrip.net Adds Costa Rica Properties in 2010 Market Expansion
iTrip.net announces the addition of Costa Rica to their lineup of vacation rental properties. With a strong close in 2009, Costa Rica is one of the many new vacation destinations in iTrip.net's 2010 market expansion. - January 30, 2010 - iTrip
Gap Adventures Teams with Canada Goose to Launch New Polar Adventure Tours
Gap Adventures, the world leader in small group adventure travel, is proud to announce a hot new partnership with cold-weather apparel maker Canada Goose. The adventure pioneers have teamed to create Canada Goose Adventure Tours, providing exploration-loving travellers a unique opportunity to... - January 30, 2010 - G Adventures
Gulf Shores Plantation Gears Up for Spring Break
The vacation professionals at Gulf Shores Plantation are looking forward to welcoming Spring Break visitors to the Alabama Gulf Coast. - January 30, 2010 - Gulf Shores Plantation
Adrian R Twibill, CEO, Emtjets Global Aviation, Follows in the Footsteps of His Uncle Sir John Madejski, Achieves Greater Heights in Business Aviation
Mr. Twibill, who is the brain behind a pioneering concept that aims at providing a marketplace for jet charters around the world, is the nephew of British Businessman and famous philanthropist Sir John Madejski, who was knighted for his services to the charity, and evidently derives his business sense from his uncle. - January 30, 2010 - Jetscorp Inc.
The OCeanfront Debuts Online Video Series Spotlighting Orange County’s Coast
The OCeanfront (Orange County’s coastal marketing alliance) launches OCeanfront TV, a Web-only video series spotlighting Orange County’s coastal resorts, spas, restaurants and shopping, hosted by local personalities, Zetta Grich and Rachel Everett. - January 29, 2010 - The OCeanfront
New Everest Trek Tours Website Unveiled by PureTravel
Everest trek and travel guide for Everest holidays featuring tips, advice and useful information on adventure activities on tours provided direct from local tour operators. This guide helps you find out what to see and do and plan your travel itinerary. - January 29, 2010 - PureTravel Adventure Holidays
Total Transparency as Customer Reviews Go Live on WayToStay.com
Taking the lead in short-stay apartment rentals, WayToStay is now the first online bookings agency for apartments to display customer feedback live on its site. In a bid to maintain its policy of clear information for the customer and improve the service offered by apartment owners, the website is now publishing customer reviews. Positive remarks, as well as things that could be made better, go online as soon as the client hits “send.” - January 29, 2010 - WayToStay.com
Vietnam's First Luxury Tour Operator Celebrates Its 6th Anniversary
Luxury Travel announces that March, 2010 will mark its 6th anniversary. This Vietnamese luxury tour operator, which started in 11 March 2004, has received numerous travel awards and is voted one of the best luxury tour operators in Vietnam and Asia. Luxury Travel (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) is a... - January 29, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Rochester Van Service Expands While Airlines Shrink
Go Rochester Direct, a Rochester MN shared ride van shuttle to the Minneapolis St. Paul International airport, has expanded it's service to 17 scheduled departures a day. Travelers in Rochester Minnesota now have even more options for catching a ride to the Minneapolis St. Paul International... - January 29, 2010 - Go Rochester Direct
Jackson Hole Announces Air-Inclusive Ski Vacation Packages from $699/Person
Jackson Hole Announces air-inclusive ski vacation packages from $699/person. The package includes 4 night stay, 3 days skiing and round trip airfare. Cities include: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, New York and Washington D.C. - January 29, 2010 - Jackson Hole Central Reservations
Living Abroad Magazine Announces Launch of New Website: LivingAbroadMagazine.co.uk
Living Abroad magazine’s new website, a definitive, up-to-date resource for people planning to move, work and live abroad, will launch in February 2010. - January 29, 2010 - Living Abroad Magazine
Rediscover Romance This Valentine’s Day with Soothing and Eco-Friendly Blue Marble Spa Treatments
Blue Marble will be offering guests seven special Valentine’s Day treatments from February 12 to 14 - January 29, 2010 - Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina
Reno Tahoe USA Aims to Bring Travelocity Roaming Gnome™ to Lake Tahoe as Part of the “Cabin Fever: Finding a Cure” Tour
Take part in the contest of Lake Tahoe vs. Utah starting Jan. 27 by friending the Roaming Gnome on Facebook. After weeks of isolation caused by early winter storms, The Travelocity Roaming Gnome is breaking his seclusion, determined to find a cure for cabin fever. Encouraging other travelers to do... - January 29, 2010 - RSCVA & VisitRenoTahoe.com
Phoenix Area Gets New Master Planned Community - the First in Years
A scenic new master planned community is opening in the greater Phoenix area. The first new home community to open in a number of years, Lone Moutain is a joint venture between Lennar and Pulte Homes. Lennar will open its neighborhood on February 6. Homes back up to natural open area open space in this beautiful desert community. - January 28, 2010 - Lennar, Arizona
Alexander Tour New Travel Site Focuses on Group Travel and Tours to the Balkans
The last couple of months, few travel related companies were able to report high sale volumes since trips and holidays are the first to be eliminated from an average family’s budget. Yet holidays are always in demand; it’s their cost that customers try to reduce. Many see this as an opportunity to visit countries with ancient cultural heritage but also with an economy that lets the travelers pay less for accommodation and transportation. - January 28, 2010 - Alexander Tour Co
Wanted: World Traveler Interns to Explore the World on STA Travel’s Dime
STA Travel – a global travel specialist with more than 30 years experience sending students, teachers and young professionals around the world – today announced the opening of applications for the 2010 World Traveler Internship: a three-month, 8-country-plus, out-of-the-office... - January 28, 2010 - STA Travel
Transfer Smart Maintains Message About Timeshare Ownership That Main Stream Media Recently Reports
Transfer Smart specializes in helping owners get rid of their timeshares. The recent article in USA Today provides a glimpse to the thousands of stories of heartache and financial difficulty that have been provided to Transfer Smart. - January 28, 2010 - Transfer Smart, Inc.
Gap Adventures Releases 2010 Adventure Travel Brochures
New magazine-style brochures feature 185 new trips to more than 100 countries - January 28, 2010 - G Adventures
Carnival Festivities in Algarve with IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts – Amusement and Imagination All Within Luxurious Accommodation
Each year the Carnival festivities throughout the world are amazing displays of colour and costumes set to joyful music. Algarve embraces this spirit and allows visitors to enjoy countless entertainment options along with beautiful weather to explore the coastline. - January 28, 2010 - IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts
Indochina Sails Launches Special Package Promotion Cruises in Halong Bay, Vietnam
Indochina Sails has cruise itineraries for 2 days/ 1 night and 3 days/ 2 nights packages with many special offers in Ha long Bay, Vietnam from 1st February to 30 April 2010. - January 28, 2010 - Indochina Sails - Luxury Cruises in Halong Bay
10 Romantic Escapes on City-Discovery.Com
Balloon rides, dinner cruises, wine, and chocolates are featured in City Discovery’s lineup of Valentine activities. - January 28, 2010 - City Discovery
Valentine's Day with Rome Apartments by Rome Sweet Home
Rome Sweet Home rents Rome Apartments at low rates for three days or more around February 14th 2010. - January 27, 2010 - Rome Sweet Home
LRA Worldwide Awarded British Airways Opportunity Grant
LRA Worldwide, Inc., a leader in the growing consulting discipline of Customer Experience Management (CEM), was announced as a winner of a British Airways “Business Opportunities Grant” last week. LRA will receive free airfare to anywhere in the world British Airways flies, as well as a... - January 27, 2010 - LRA Worldwide, Inc.
Y*explore Yosemite Adventures Launches a Redesigned Web Site
Leading Tour Provider Plans New Interpretive Programs in Yosemite National Park. - January 27, 2010 - Y explore Yosemite Adventures
Valentines Day City Breaks to Europe Replaced by Worldwide Holidays, Reveals Holidays-Direct
Traditional Valentine’s day breaks are being replace by package holidays to all inclusive and luxury holiday destinations reveals online travel agency, www.holidays-direct.co.uk. The UK weather over the last month has impacted decisions for longer holidays over the most romantic weekend of the year. - January 27, 2010 - Holidays-Direct
CareVacations Serves Special Needs on the High Seas for More Than Twenty Years
Insight in to the services and products offered by CareVacations to cruise lines, disabled cruise passengers and travel agents. - January 27, 2010 - CareVacations, Ltd.
Travel Agents Earn More Commission with CareVacations
A description of the travel agent commission program geared toward supporting CareVacations' travel partners. - January 27, 2010 - CareVacations, Ltd.
Ludus Tours and US Figure Skating Announce Partnership
Ludus Tours has announced a partnership with U.S. Figure Skating to provide Tour Operator services for the U.S. Figure Skating family. Ludus will provide U.S. Figure Skating family and fans with custom packages that include downtown Vancouver hotel accommodations, transportation, excursions and local guide assistance during the Vancouver Winter Games. - January 27, 2010 - Ludus Tours
Pacific Resort Aitutaki Powers Into 2010 with More Top Awards
Pacific Resort Aitutaki has been chosen as one of the Top 10 Luxury Resorts in the South Pacific and Top 10 Resorts for Romance in the South Pacific by TripAdvisor® in its 2010 Travelers’ Choice awards. Now in its eighth year, the annual TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice awards honor... - January 26, 2010 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Vietnam's First Luxury Tour Operator Wins Best Service Award
The Luxury Travel Vietnam Company (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) Has Been Voted for the prestigious Vietnam Top Trade Services Awards 2009 for Best Services. - January 26, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Wilderness Wanders Finalists Best Adventure Tour Operator 2009
The Australian newspaper, in association with The Weekend Australian’s Travel & Indulgence section, has announced South Australia's Wilderness Wanders as Best Adventure Tour Operator finalist in the sixth annual Australian Travel & Tourism Awards 2009. These prestigious awards bring together consumers and operators to recognise great Australian travel and tourism products and services. - January 24, 2010 - Wilderness Wanders
Blue Valley Car Hire Warns of Rental Car Shortages in Malaga Spain
The unfavourable economic climate in Europe led to a widespread shortage of rental cars at Malaga Airport in Spain last Summer. With the economic downturn continuing to bite in Spain, more shortages are inevitable this Summer. - January 24, 2010 - Blue Valley Car Hire
City-Discovery.com: Winter Olympics 2010 Highlight Vancouver Attractions
As winter sports enthusiasts from all over the globe prepare to visit Vancouver for the 2010 Winter Olympics (February 12-28), City Discovery readies its lineup of activities in and around the city. Attractions, adventures, and lots of things to do, await travelers who will book City Discovery’s activities in Vancouver. - January 24, 2010 - City Discovery
Tradyso Selects RateTiger for Automated Channel Management
RTConnect helps Spanish CRS to connect to global demand - January 24, 2010 - eRevMax Inc.
Promogearusa.com Launches New Promotional Products Site for Chicagoland and Abroad Offering Special Pricing by Mentioning ‘MB Save’ When Ordering
The promogearusa.com portal plans to utilize their newly launched site to entice tourists from around the country to come and experience Chicago and its surrounding areas for the upcoming holiday season. - January 24, 2010 - PromoGear USA
Austin-Lehman Adventures Invites Adventure Travel Enthusiasts to Help “Preserve a Park”
Award-Winning Tour Co Launches Annual Park Conservation Program with 2010 Spotlight on Glacier National Park; Exceptional Trips Yield Education, Funds for Conservation Austin-Lehman Adventures (ALA - http://www.austinlehman.com/), a leader in active vacations in the Americas, Europe and Africa,... - January 24, 2010 - Austin-Lehman Adventures
Tour d’Afrique Announces July Departure for New Cycling Adventure Along Europe’s Ancient Amber Trade Route from St. Petersburg to Venice
Combine Tour d’Afrique’s New Cycling Adventure along Europe’s Ancient Amber Trade Route from St. Petersburg to Venice with the company’s Silk Route Tour from Istanbul to Samarkand for an epic adventure with a significant savings Toronto-based Tour d'Afrique... - January 24, 2010 - Tour d'Afrique Ltd.
Briggs & Riley Travelware Introduces BRX, a Luggage Collection for Adventure Travelers
Briggs & Riley Travelware announces the launch of BRX. The 7-piece high-performance luggage is made up of wheeled carry-ons, large uprights, duffles and a backpack. All Briggs & Riley products guarantee lifetime performance that even covers damage caused by airlines. - January 24, 2010 - Briggs & Riley Travelware
Luxury Travel Vietnam Group to Promote Luxury and Romance in Vietnam
Luxury Travel Vietnam (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) is now providing an array of attractive packages at the most romantic and luxurious hotels and resorts in Asia. - January 23, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Drive South Africa Offers Final Summer Travel Tips
Drive South Africa offers tips for travellers seeking to enjoy the final weeks of summer during their holiday in South Africa. Whether travellers are returning to colder climates after spending a few weeks or months exploring the many wonders that the country has to offer, car hire offers the ideal way to navigate the country at leisure. - January 23, 2010 - Drive South Africa
Now is the Time: HolidayCheck's Travel Calendar
With such a variety of travel destinations to choose from, one sometimes doesn't know where to begin. At HolidayCheck they are happy to make your life easier suggesting you the top spots for every month of the year: enjoyable, convenient and uncrowded. - January 23, 2010 - HolidayCheck
Australia Day with Lazyshark.com
January 26th is Australia Day. The team at Lazyshark look at the history behind Australia’s national day of celebration. Plus make a few suggestions on what you can do and see to get involved if you happen to be travelling around Australia. - January 23, 2010 - Lazy Shark