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Le Meridien Phuket Hosts Futsal Tournament to Benefit Unicef’s Checkout For Children Programme

Le Meridien Phuket organizes three-day charity futsal tournament to raise funds for the United Nations Children’s Fund’s immunization of thousands of children in the Asia Pacific region against the major childhood diseases. - September 08, 2009 - Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort

Adventure Holidays Website Sees Steady Growth

Following the launch of their new website earlier this year, PureTravel has been actively seeking tour operators across the world to feature their tours on the website. PureTravel is delighted to announce that their 2009 target has already been surpassed with a record number of tour operators... - September 07, 2009 - PureTravel Adventure Holidays

A Number of High-End Destinations in Vietnam Are Increasing

LUXury Travel Company has said that holiday bookings to a number of high-end destinations in Vietnam are increasing, hinting that the recession may have bottomed out in terms of the travel market. Luxury travel to Vietnam has all been more popular over the last few weeks and bookings to other... - September 07, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

Trick or Treat on Front Street Halloween Party New Richmond, Ohio October 31, 2009

Trick or Treat on Front Street Halloween Party New Richmond, Ohio October 31, 2009

Trick or Treat on Front Street Halloween party on October 31, 2009 from 6:30 to 9:30 pm in New Richmond, Ohio. Hosted by SOAR Paranormal, Barnabas and Front Street Gallery. - September 06, 2009 - SOAR Paranormal

Tired of Lousy Hotel Fitness Amenities? No More.

Today the name and brand for a new travel review website ‘for fit travelers, by fit travelers’ was revealed. HotelGymReview.com is the name of the newest entry into the User Generated Review online travel marketplace. Geared towards the fitness minded road warrior business traveler,... - September 06, 2009 - Travel Tales Media

Couples Resort Wins 5-Star Rating with GoBackTV VoD

Couples Resort in Canada wins Canada Select 5-Star Rating using GoBackTV VoD and middleware system. - September 06, 2009 - GoBackTV, Inc.

TNS Introduces Specialized India Tour Packages for This Winter

India Tours offered by TNS focus on different regions and themes, based on the age group and choice of tourists. - September 06, 2009 - TNS Travel Pvt. Ltd.

Luxury Retreat in Vietnam

Luxury Travel Company to Launch Luxury Retreat in Hanoi & Halong Bay. - September 05, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

HobNobMurfreesboro Interviews Storage Plus in Murfreesboro, TN About the Importance of Insuring a Self Storage Facility

HobNobMurfreesboro has been working closely with Storage Plus, a premier storage facility in Murfreesboro, TN, and together have laid out important things to know about insuring a storage facility. Self storage insurance provides protection for your household or commercial storage items in the... - September 05, 2009 - HobNobMurfreesboro

JaipurHotelDeals.com Adds Online Chat Support and Jaipur Travel Information for Tourists

JaipurHotelDeals.com, a leading travel website for online Hotel reservation in Jaipur, an initiative of Immivate Business Solutions (IBS), announced new features and sections to their website. - September 05, 2009 - Immivate Business Solutions

Simply Crete Holidays to be One of the Few Operators in the Short Haul Tourism Sector to be Expanding Next Year

A policy of re-structuring and maintaining standards of service has enabled Simply Crete Holidays to be one of the few operators in the short haul tourism sector to be expanding their operation for 2010. - September 05, 2009 - Simply Crete Holidays

Charleston Restaurant Chooses Christmas Cookie That Best Represents Charleston

A new cookie making its debut in historic Charleston, S.C., this holiday season is likely to tempt locals and tourists alike to stick their hand into the cookie jar. Earlier this month, Charleston-based Circa 1886 restaurant challenged local residents to test their culinary skills and answer the... - September 05, 2009 - Circa 1886

Resort Realty Appoints Michael Harrington as CEO

Resort Realty of the Outer Banks, has announced that Michael Harrington, formerly the General Manager for the company, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer for the firm. - September 05, 2009 - Resort Realty of the Outer Banks, Inc.

Resort Realty Announces New General Manager

Resort Realty, one of the Outer Banks most innovative and fastest growing real estate sales and vacation rental companies, has recently announced the promotion of Debbie Ianetta to General Manager. Ianetta has been serving as Resort’s Director of Corporate Development for two years prior to... - September 05, 2009 - Resort Realty of the Outer Banks, Inc.

Best U. S. Romantic Getaways.com Launches E-Book

Best U. S. Romantic Getaways.com's E-book offers couples over 1200 romantic vacations packages ideas in all 50 states and Washington, DC. - September 05, 2009 - Best U S Romantic Getaways.com

Luxury Mattress Company Adds Three New Beds to the Hypnos Stadia Collection

Hypnos, the luxury mattress makers to the British Royal family, have added new beds and new price points to one of their most successful collections. The new Bramall, Goodison, and Deepdale beds are all a part of The Hypnos Stadia Collection, created for the hospitality industry and high-end... - September 05, 2009 - Hypnos Beds

Alabama’s Beaches Report Extremely Positive July Numbers

According to data released Thursday, families continued to travel in record numbers to Alabama’s Beaches, which resulted in several positive summer figures. - September 05, 2009 - Alabama Gulf Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau

August Showers Blight 67% of UK Summer Holidays

As ‘staycations’ become increasingly popular, holidaymakers are urged to plan ahead to get the best from their destination. 1st September marks start of UK-wide Try Dive Month. - September 05, 2009 - British Sub Aqua Club

Millbrook Holiday Cottage Gets Off to a Flying Start

Millbrook Cottage of Llangenny, Wales, opened in late July 2009 and has been doing great business ever since, they were recently reviewed in the Observer on Sunday and last week saw the unveiling of their new website at MillbrookCottages.com. - September 05, 2009 - Millbrook Cottages

CruiseDeals.com’s® New Fuel Surcharge Guarantee™ Allows Cruise Passengers to Sail Worry-Free of Extra Charges

The company announced a new promotion where they will cover potential fuel surcharge reinstatements for cruisers booked during the month of September. - September 04, 2009 - CruiseDeals.com

Luxury Travel Vietnam Company to Promote Mice Service at WTM London 2009

With Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, Luxury Travel will participate in the largest International Tourism Fair “WTM 2009,″ to be held from Nov 09 to 12 in the city of London, in the United Kingdom. The aim is to promote the Vietnamese tourism product in the luxury segment,... - September 04, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

IHR’s 10 Best Series Launched to Help Bolster Tourism

IndiaHotelReview.com announced launching of a new series of articles to help discover and understand a place. Themed as the 10 Best Series it tries to discover a place from the perspective of geography, historicity, cultural snapshots, religious ethos, adventure hotspots, specialty cuisines and the likes. - September 04, 2009 - Vriti Infocom Pvt. Ltd.

Surf Into the Fall with Gap Adventures, Affordable Surf Adventures Offered in South America

Gap Adventures, the world’s leading small group adventure tour operator, is offering affordable surf adventures in Brazil, Peru and Costa Rica this fall. With trips ranging in length from three to nine days, and prices starting at $749, who wouldn’t want to surf on some of the most... - September 03, 2009 - G Adventures

Fairmont Newport Beach Offers Fire Evacuation/Escape the Smoke Rates to Fire Victims of Southern California

With the devastation of the recent Southern California fires, the Fairmont Newport Beach is offering a special discounted rate of $119.00 for all Californians impacted by the recent devastation. This rate is valid through November 30th, 2009 and waives all pet policy deposits. The hotel is located... - September 03, 2009 - Fairmont Newport Beach

New Staff at Escaped to Peru, New 3 World Wonders Tour

The tour company Escaped to Peru welcomes two new members of staff to its dedicated team of travel professionals. Georgina and Norka have joined the company this week in advance of the projected upturn in bookings as we see the global economy slowly start to recover. - September 03, 2009 - Escaped to Latin America

Gap Adventures Launches Two New Patagonia Tours

Ever wondered what the end of the earth looks like? Well take a trek to the Patagonia region at the bottom of South America and you’ll see for yourself how breathtaking the other side of the world is. Vast and desolate, Patagonia will have you reevaluating everything you know about the planet... - September 03, 2009 - G Adventures

Hyatt Place to Be First Branded Hotel in Downtown Bethlehem, PA

This September, downtown Bethlehem will get a little brighter as the new Hyatt Place hotel opens on September 25, 2009 as “The Bright Point in Your Bethlehem Experience.” The hotel will be the first branded hotel to open in the revitalized downtown area. With the 124-room Hyatt Place,... - September 03, 2009 - Hyatt Place Bethlehem

India Visa 24 Rolls Out New Passport Protection Program for Visa Customers

Travel documents are, for many, the number one concern when going abroad. India visa 24 has announced a new program to help safe guard customers against lost or stolen passports. - September 03, 2009 - Firstvisa 24

China Visa 24 Provides Extra Security to Travelers with Passport Scans

Personal documents are one of the most important items for travelers. China Visa 24 is rolling out a new program to help safe guard customers against lost or stolen passports. - September 03, 2009 - Firstvisa 24

Classic British Hotels Implements RTSuite to Manage Online Sales

Hotelier chooses RateTiger for online distribution - September 03, 2009 - eRevMax Inc.

Luxury Travel Company Promotes Mekong Delta Gateway

Luxury Travel Company Promotes Mekong Delta Gateway for Saigon Based Luxury Travelers. The Mekong Delta or Cuu Long in Vietnamese, with it riche agricultural soil, is one of the nation’s rice baskets. The surrounding area is comprised of low lying rice paddies and the rivers are bordered by... - September 03, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

Costa Rica Joins World Green Building Council

Costa Rica Joins World Green Building Council

The Costa Rica chapter of the Green Building Council (www.crgbc.org) was notified of induction into the World Green Building Council (www.worldgbc.org). Environmental sustainability in Costa Rica is a major social concern as the country covers 0.01% of the world's land surface yet contains over 5%... - September 02, 2009 - Virtus 1 Costa Rica Real Estate

Active Travel Asia Promotes Cambodia Biking Tours in Angkor Wat

This 3- days cycling tour brings travelers to explore Siem Reap in Cambodia, not only its highlighted Angkor Complex, but also small local villages, markets, pagodas, to have an opportunity to interact with local passers-by and immerse in Cambodian cultures. - September 02, 2009 - Active Travel Asia

Progressive Dinner, Dickens' Dinner, New Year's Eve Events Mark the Holidays at Charleston's Charming Inns

An evening of gourmet cuisine, a lively telling of a Christmas classic and a champagne toast at midnight are just some of the ways to celebrate this holiday season in one of the South’s most charming destinations. - September 02, 2009 - Circa 1886

Beasley & Henley Works with Charities in Slow Times

Beasley & Henley Works with Charities in Slow Times

“We have the time, we have the designers, we are happy to help.” Award winning design firm, Beasley & Henley Interior Design has a few designers with time on their hands as they wait for the market to pick up. This is the perfect time to 'give back' and work with charities who may need their help. - September 01, 2009 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design

Chicago Man is Flying Nonstop on JetBlue for 30 Days. Auctioning Himself as Human Billboard. Entire Proceeds to Benefit Children in Africa

Chicago Man is Flying Nonstop on JetBlue for 30 Days. Auctioning Himself as Human Billboard. Entire Proceeds to Benefit Children in Africa

To raise support and create awareness for a new elementary school in Zambia Africa, Greg Krause has committed to fly, virtually non-stop, via jetBlue airlines for 30 consecutive days. He is auctioning off the rights to advertise on himself during the course of this journey. The entire amount of the winning bid will be donated to a help new elementary school located in Zambia, Africa. - September 01, 2009 - Greg Krause

Free Concerts in the West End

Free Concerts in the West End

Free and Live! Are there any better words to hear in the same sentence as concert? West End Association's merchant members have joined together to support the return of free concerts to Dallas' West End. Concerts will take place every Friday night September through October with music ranging from Indie and Classic Rock to Country and Big Band Party. Attendance is expected to top 500 each week. - September 01, 2009 - West End Association

Nine-to-Fivers Find Relief in Nature Photography

Organization Members Escape the Daily Grind: Set Time Aside to Take, Share and Discuss Nature Photos. - September 01, 2009 - Nature Photographers Network

Beat The Brochure Launches Package Holidays Price Challenge

How’s the recession treating you? Are you one of the lucky few who are coping fine? Or, like most people, are you tightening your belt and making savings wherever you can? - September 01, 2009 - Beat The Brochure

Beat the Brochure Reveals Contradictory Stats for All-Inclusive Holidays, UK Holidays and Package Deals

Industry statistics would have us believe that all-inclusive holidays, UK breaks and package deals abroad are weathering the economic storm well. How can this be? - September 01, 2009 - Beat The Brochure

Luxury Link and ideeli Partnership Creates an Ideal Shopping and Travel Experience

Luxury Link brings special luxury travel packages to members of the ideeli online shopping community. - September 01, 2009 - Luxury Link LLC.

Luxury Travel Team is Available Around the Clock

Luxury Travel Team Launches a New Hot Line Phone Number 84987976868 for Around the Clock. Luxury Travel Company (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) was born out of their appreciation for discerning travelers requiring a specialized & sophisticated travel service to experience the very best of... - September 01, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

Leading Lifestyle and Business Magazine Features Luxury Travel Company

Leading Lifestyle and Business Magazine in Vietnam issue for September 2009 features Luxury Travel Company. - September 01, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

Tour Asia Group to Exhibit in MATTA Fair, Malaysia

For the first time in the travel history in Asia, as many as eleven countries have come forward together to form – Tour Asia Group (TAG) this year in Thailand. The objective of TAG is to promote each other in their home countries as well as in the Global market with the aim to pave way to... - September 01, 2009 - Inner Maldives Holidays

Journeykenya.com Has Launched the 'Moto Moto' Explorer Package for an Intimate Getaway to Kenya

Few places in the world offer the raw, spell binding and uninhibited getaway that Kenya does. From the sprawling Savannah to the azure waters of the Indian Ocean, the symphony of landscapes set the perfect scene for an intimate/romantic break. - August 30, 2009 - Journey Kenya

"Memorable Moments: Getaways to Celebrate Life" Launches New YourMemorableMoments.com

New Getaways Site Focuses on Sharing, Celebrating and Inspiring Memorable Moments and Creating New Memories with Getaways Featuring Partners Including Godiva Chocolatier and Samueal Adams. - August 30, 2009 - YourMemorableMoments.com

Escaped to Peru Announce Galapagos Cruise Special Offers

In response to the global economic crisis, and to counter lower bookings across the tourism industry generally, Cusco based Tour Operator “Escaped to Peru” announces a number of discounted luxury Galapagos cruise dates available over the next four months. - August 29, 2009 - Escaped to Latin America

New Partnership Seeks to Reform Real Estate in Latin America

New Partnership Seeks to Reform Real Estate in Latin America

Craig Williamson and Frank Biden Lead New Real Estate Partnership for Environmental and Social Reform in the Industry. - August 28, 2009 - Virtus 1 Costa Rica Real Estate

“iSayHello” – with the Travel Dictionary for iPhone and iPod Touch to the IFA 2009 in Berlin

“iSayHello” – with the Travel Dictionary for iPhone and iPod Touch to the IFA 2009 in Berlin

Just in time for the most important international exhibition for electronic, entertainment and communications IFA 2009 in Berlin, Admovi has expanded its range of language course applications for iPhone and iPod Touch. - August 28, 2009 - Admovi GmbH

The Floatworks’ i-sopod Sales Go in to Orbit

Massive interest in Floatation tank therapy leads to phenomenal sales of Floatworks’ latest innovation ‘the i-sopod’ and increased revenues for i-sopod floatation centres across the world. - August 28, 2009 - The Floatworks Ltd

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