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Paris Perfect for that Perfect Special Occasion
Paris Perfect vacation rentals offer new Special Occasion Vacation Packages - October 09, 2009 - Paris Perfect Vacation Rentals
Adventure Vacation Experts, Trusted Adventures, Launches New Site
Looking to help travelers find respected travel sources and award winning, trustworthy adventure travel vacations, Trusted Adventures is delivering a new website and Twitter feed on their way to becoming the leader in adventure vacation searches. “As you visit the new site you will explore... - October 09, 2009 - Trusted Adventures
Spectacular Fall Foliage in the Ozarks – by Road, Foot, and Boat
WAC Travel, specialists in luxury tailor-made adventure vacations have launched a package to celebrate the exuberance of fall colors in the Ozark Mountains. - October 09, 2009 - WAC Travel
New Website and Functionality for Diya Travel Consultants
Upgrades to Diya Travel's website for increased user confidence and improved services set to secure a better stake in the inbound tourism and travel industry in Southern, Eastern Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands. - October 09, 2009 - Diya Travel Consultants
Capricorn Leisure Launches “Best Values to Panama” All Inclusive Travel Deals at Exclusive Fall Sale Event with Super Special Packages
Capricorn Leisure teams up with Inter-Continental Playa Bonita to deliver the “Best Values to Panama” and offer “a $50.00 Bonus off” Fall special. Clients will be able enjoy and relax around the pool of the beautiful Inter-Continental Playa Bonita then spend 2 nights at... - October 09, 2009 - Capricorn Leisure Corp
GVI. Volunteer Abroad 365 Days a Year. Even 25th December.
The festive season come December 25th does not always have to be about turkey, tinsel, stuffing and stress. If you have ever thought of giving it a miss but never quite managed, then GVI are ready to make this a reality… - October 09, 2009 - Global Vision International (GVI)
Bayshore Solutions Connects Cruise Enthusiasts with the World’s Leading Cruise Lines New Facebook Fan Page
Bayshore Solutions a leading Web development and Internet marketing provider, has partnered with Carnival Corporation’s World’s Leading Cruise Lines (WLCL) to create their Facebook Fan Page that reached over a 1000 fans... - October 09, 2009 - Bayshore Solutions
Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket Welcomes International Media Participants in Thailand Trip
Sheraton Grande Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort, Phuket and Laguna Phuket Resorts and Hotels provided a warm welcome to International Media Participants of the Thailand Maximize Campaign by Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau to experience the enchantment of Thailand as a preferred MICE... - October 09, 2009 - Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket
Animal Adventureaaargh | at ZSL London Zoo
ZSL London Zoo’s new £2.3m exhibit, Animal Adventure, is getting a spooky makeover this half term. From Saturday 24th October until Sunday the 1st November. - October 09, 2009 - ZSL London Zoo
Go Boo at Whipsnade Zoo This Halloween
ZSL Whipsnade Zoo has frighteningly good fun this October half term Saturday 24th October to Sunday 1st November. - October 08, 2009 - ZSL London Zoo
"October: 31 Days of Weird" Celebrates Local Legends, Crazy Characters and Bizarre Attractions
Variety of hotels offering $31 off the "Discover Weird U.S." getaway - a funky, off-the-beaten path getaway featured on www.yourmemorablemoments.com. - October 08, 2009 - YourMemorableMoments.com
Oculus Business Solutions Launches Live Recorded Hotel Customer Mystery Shopping
Vancouver based Oculus helps hotels prepare for the 2010 winter Olympic Games with live mystery shopping and training services within Western Canada & USA - October 08, 2009 - Oculus Business Solutions
Extended Stay Lodging Offered by New Hotel Rooms Direct Program
Extended Stay Lodging (http://www.yourcls.com), offered by the new hotel Rooms Direct Program and created by Creative Lodging Solutions, is a nationwide program that gives those who must use a corporate credit card reduced lodging expenses while saving time and labor costs. - October 08, 2009 - Creative Lodging Solutions
Young Entrepreneur Women Launch Unique Concierge & Lifestyle Management Company While Giving Back to Their Community
Just six months ago, Sol Scott and Giselle Bonetti found themselves at one of those proverbial crossroads in life. Having been affected by the challenges of the real estate market and after the closure of their luxury real estate employer, they faced the decision of whether or not to continue... - October 08, 2009 - SCONETTI Concierge & Lifestyle Management
Ava Gardner Festival This Weekend, October 9-10
The fifth annual Ava Gardner Festival is scheduled for Friday, October 9-Saturday, October 10 and this year’s theme celebrates the special relationship Ava shared with Ernest Hemingway. - October 08, 2009 - Ava Gardner Museum
HolidayClick Adds New Holiday Destinations for Winter Season
HolidayClick, one of the leading travel specialists in UK today announced the addition of three new holiday destinations for the winter season. - October 08, 2009 - HolidayClick Ltd
Ethernet Extension Experts Opens Up International OEM Operations to All Types and Sizes
Large and Small IT Manufacturers to Benefit from E3’s Flexibility, Expert Customization, and Support. - October 07, 2009 - Ethernet Extension Experts
New General Managers at Swissôtel Amsterdam, The Netherlands and Swissôtel Tallinn, Estonia
New General Managers have been appointed with immediate effect at both the Swissôtel Tallinn and the Swissôtel Amsterdam. Bart Westerhout, previously General Manager at the Swissôtel Amsterdam, is moving to Tallinn and Harold Kluit, until recently the Director of Revenue & Marketing at the Swissôtel Amsterdam, will be taking up the position of General Manager there. - October 07, 2009 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
Three Different Travel Agencies Keep Their Identities But Also Work Together as One
Three separate Travel agencies have come together in a first of it's kind agency pooling resources as one agency while maintaining their separate agencies. - October 07, 2009 - Creative Travel, Inc
Epoque Hotels Moves to a New Office
Epoque Hotels is moving its headquarters to South Beach, an historical area famous for its art galleries. Epoque Hotels Miami is proud to move to an area that also fits into the style of the hotels, which is trendy, avant-garde, and chic. - October 07, 2009 - Epoque Hotels
Geosemble Wins DARPA Contract for Satellite Image Data Integration
By clicking a given point on an aerial image, GeoXray™ users can view news, video, audio, text documents and other information relevant to a specific location. - October 06, 2009 - Geosemble Technologies
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts Partners with Luxury Link
Special section for Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts now featured on LuxuryLink.com - October 06, 2009 - Luxury Link LLC.
Strictly No Dancing for Zoo’s Rare Foal | Zsl London Zoo
The latest arrival at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo is a total beginner, but just like the contestants on BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing the newborn Przewalski foal is already finding his feet in the public arena. - October 06, 2009 - ZSL London Zoo
Vietnam Tourism Sector to Aim Luxury
Speaker Ha Pham, CEO of Luxury Travel Company, goes to conclusion at TIC 2009 in New World Hotel Saigon, the luxury travel market is bigger today than over before. Vietnam tourism sector should focus on this market which brings higher profits margin with fewer visitors. Once considered a... - October 06, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
BerkshireCoupon.com Launches Website, Fall Getaways Now More Affordable
BerkshireCoupon.com has opened its new web site featuring money-saving coupons for Berkshire County, MA. Visitors to the site can now save thousands of dollars with coupons they print from the comfort of their own home. - October 06, 2009 - BerkshireCoupon.com
Luxury Travel Vietnam Company Receives More Mice Requests in 2010
Luxury Travel Company’s Mice Department Receives More Mice Requests to South East Asia in 2010. For the good news for tourism recovery, the Luxury Travel Company has received more Mice requests especially from France, the UK and Asian countries. Luxury Travel Company(www.luxurytravelvietnam. - October 06, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Athlone Hotels Are Making Waves on the Shannon, and Leaving the Competition in Its Wake
Since its launch in January 2009 hotelsinathlone.com has become a well ranked hotel listing website, ahead of some major players in the market. Proof that search rankings don’t need to be bought when you have brains. - October 05, 2009 - NWT Media
Creative Travel, Inc of Delaware Offers Upscale Travelers a "Guide to the Good Life"
Local Travel Agency Delivers Prestigious Excursions, Unparalleled Service Around the World. - October 05, 2009 - Creative Travel, Inc
Sustainability and Conservation Lead 2010 Travel Trends New Trips from Reefs to Rockies Highlight 2010 Travel Trends
Reefs to Rockies is a boutique tour operator specializing in customized itineraries to destinations famous for their wildlife and biodiversity. These “biodiversity hotspots” offer travelers unparalleled opportunities to view wildlife in their natural environments. - October 04, 2009 - Reefs to Rockies
The Future Looks Brighter and Realitalia Business Model Offers Solid Ground to Improve Confidence
Markets improve, more people start moving, Realitalia offers a number of reasons to go ahead now with the advantages of a real professional management (and letting) service, rental guarantees, a commitment on fair pricing, assistance on financing, Furniture Packages so that you can be confident that your Italian home will be fully enjoyable upon completion without waste of valuable time, after resources have been invested. - October 03, 2009 - Realitalia
The Swinden Group Advises Clients That Parma Has Intensified and Will Most Likely Strike Luzon, Philippines
A dangerous Category 4 storm. Typhoon Parma will most likely bring torrential rains and hurricane force winds to Luzon, Philippines and may cause widespread damage. - October 03, 2009 - The Swinden Group, LLC
Have a Frighteningly Fun Halloween at PortAventura
For those who are brave enough to mingle with the living dead, be photographed with monsters, dance with devils, and sleep in the company of zombies and ghosts, PortAventura is the right place to be. - October 03, 2009 - PortAventura
Charming Inns Goes to the Dogs with Doggone South Package
Charming Inns is extending a special breed of Southern hospitality to its dog-loving guests with a new dog package available at the Wentworth Mansion®, John Rutledge House Inn and Kings Courtyard Inn. The Doggone South package includes a two-night stay for two people and their dogs at each... - October 03, 2009 - Charming Inns
Luxurious Experiences Vietnam for Sophisticated Travelers
The Vietnam’s premier inbound luxury tour operator has just launched the Luxurious Experiences Vietnam for Sophisticated Travelers. - October 02, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Every Dog's Day Wins Best of Business Award
Every Dog’s Day Canine Resort & Day Spa has been named to Best of Business 2009 by the Style Publishing Group. Selected for its offering of unique services, customer care, and contributions to the local community, Every Dog’s Day will be featured in the Best of Business 2009 issue... - October 01, 2009 - Every Dog's Day Canine Resort & Day Spa
Annual MiniCo Insurance Las Vegas Giveaway Contest Begins October 1
MiniCo Insurance will open its annual sweepstakes contest for independent insurance agents on October 1, 2009. This is the seventh year the company has offered a chance for independent agents to win a trip to Las Vegas to attend the largest annual self‑storage industry expo. For each... - October 01, 2009 - MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC
Pet Travel Among Seniors is Flying High
Senior citizens are among the majority of those who are choosing to travel with their pets these days. Planning ahead will make these trips far more successful and enjoyable. They are turning to the web to find pet friendly lodging where their little ones will be welcome. - October 01, 2009 - Trips with Pets, Inc.
Compass Rose Cruise Planners to Host Virtual Event During Nationwide "World’s Largest Cruise Event" Promotion
For the month of October 2009 Carol Garza-Thompson of Compass Rose Cruise Planners will join thousands of cruise-selling travel agents in the World’s Largest Cruise Event, an exciting event designed to showcase the incredible choice, diversity and value of cruise vacations—an excellent chance to improve anyone’s CruisitudeSM. - October 01, 2009 - Compass Rose Cruise Planners
Bridal Guide Rings in "Engagement Season"
The holidays mean wedding engagements—and cause for marketers to celebrate As the holiday season approaches, so does the annual “engagement season”—that magical time of year between Thanksgiving and Valentine’s Day when nearly one third of all couples become... - October 01, 2009 - Bridal Guide Magazine, RFP LLC
Active Travel Asia Launches Facebook and Twitter Network for First the Time Travelers to Vietnam and Indochina
With the purpose to provide travel information and guide in Vietnam and Indochina, Active Travel Asia (ATA) has launched Facebook”Active Travel Asia” network for travelers to exchange the opinions, experiences and connect to travelers worldwide to share their travel stories, loved photos, find travel info, exciting experiences and even help planning their trips together. - October 01, 2009 - Active Travel Asia
CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa Earns World Travel Awards for Mexico & Central America Leading Family Resort
Resort Honored with one of the Highest Achievements in the Travel Industry - October 01, 2009 - CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort and Spa
Luxury Travel Vietnam to Promote Incentive Holidays
Luxury Travel promotes Vietnam as a preferred new destination for both domestic and international MICE travels. - September 30, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
The Cove of Lake Geneva is Hosting a Spooky, Fun Time on Halloween Night
Join The Cove of Lake Geneva for its first annual Halloween ‘Monster Bash’ party October 31st. The bash features two distinct Halloween parties held separately for children and adults, making this Halloween night the perfect getaway event for the entire family. - September 30, 2009 - Geneva Hospitality
Special Student Fares to Asia
Australian discount flight site, Direct Flights, is offering students flights to destinations across Asia from $1056 return, including taxes. - September 28, 2009 - Directflights
Mimbeo.com Launches Free Vacation Rental Site
Owners and managers of vacation rentals throughout the U.S., Mexico and Canada take advantage of mimbeo.com's 100% free advertising platform. - September 27, 2009 - Mimbeo
Asia Gets Connected
Getting the lowdown on diving in South-east Asia just got a whole lot easier with the launch of UnderwaterAsia.info - Asia's latest & largest information resource for divers. To mark the launch, the team at UnderwaterAsia has developed a collection of stunning themed screensavers show-casing... - September 27, 2009 - UnderwaterAsia.info
Yats Leisure Announces Christmas Party Venue in Philippines
Looking for a suitable venue to celebrate Christmas this year? Yats offers excellent venues at very affordable prices for a very special Christmas party this year. - September 26, 2009 - Yats Leisure
Bayshore Solutions Sets Sail with the Launch of the Offshore Sailing School Web Site
New Web Design, Development and Social Media Strategies Enhance Marketing Efforts for Offshore Sailing School - September 26, 2009 - Bayshore Solutions
Oh Wow Studios Takes Travel up a Notch with Introduction of User Generated, Content-Driven Applications
First Global Scrapbook and Travel Magazine Now Available at iTunes App Store. - September 26, 2009 - Oh Wow Studios, LLC
Coming This Fall - Jacks Quest. Let the Halloween Adventure Begin.
Everyone who joins Jack's Quest, by submitting their stories, pictures, or videos, will be automatically rewarded with a shopping discount and will be eligible to win even more prizes. Everyone can help Jack choose winning entries by voting on the adventures; anybody can become a judge in this Quest. And because Jack is taking the Quest seriously, he is giving out over 100 prizes to the top ranked adventures chosen by you. - September 25, 2009 - HalloweenAdventure.com