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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
“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
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
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
Reserve Vietnam Luxury Holiday in Advance and Reward Yourself
Luxury Travel Company launches "Reserve Vietnam Luxury Holiday in Advance and Reward Yourself" with a 10% discount off the rates for all Vietnam Tours in 2010 - August 28, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
“Walt Disney World Secrets” Notescast for the iPhone Upgraded with More Secrets, Hidden Mickeys and Fun Facts
TimeStream Software’s popular “Walt Disney World Secrets” Notescast for the iPhone and iPod touch now upgraded with over 210 secrets, a Hidden Mickey tour and a bonus over 200 Fun Facts – Only $0.99. Now iPhone and iPod touch owners can tour all of Walt Disney World Resort using their iPhones as their personal interactive tour guide as they discover one new secret after another throughout all of Magic Kingdom®, Epcot®, Disney’s Animal Kingdom® and Disney’s Hollywood. - August 28, 2009 - TimeStream Software
Vacationers Raise $35,000 for Aids and Breast Cancer Organizations
This past August, a group of strangers gathered in Ireland and turned a vacation into a cause. 13 participants from across the US raised more than $35,000.00 for such organizations as the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, Breast Cancer Network of Strength, National Kidney Foundation and many other organizations. - August 28, 2009 - For A Cause
H. Lee Jones, Belize Birding Expert, to Offer Special 2010 Birding Itinerary at Cotton Tree Lodge
H. Lee Jones, author of 'Birds of Belize', will lead a special birding trip in Punta Gorda, Belize from January 2nd - 9th, 2010. The trip is scheduled around the Belize Audubon Society's Christmas Bird Count and designed to promote southern Belize as a world class birding destination. - August 28, 2009 - Cotton Tree Lodge
Who is the Most Influential Canadian Expat
The Canadian Expat Association is seeking nominations for its of influential Canadians around the world. - August 28, 2009 - Canadian Expat Association
ATA Promotes Motorcycle Tours for American Veterans Travel to Vietnam War in the Past
With 11-day motorcycling tour in Ho Chi Minh trail in total 18 day trip from Hanoi to Saigon, Active Travel Asia show the exotic land where many American soldiers lost the lives, and those who survived often lost the spirit in the past. - August 27, 2009 - Active Travel Asia
seemycity.com Launches a New Meeting Place for Travelers and Personal Tour Guides
seemyCity.com announces official launch of website created to help connect travelers with one on one travel guides, worldwide. - August 27, 2009 - seemyCity.com
Fred Olsen Launches Latest Caribbean Cruises Programme & Fly Cruise Holidays
For those who dream of white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters, the Caribbean offers exactly this. From volcanic peaks to magical reefs, Fred Olsen’s Caribbean cruises offer the chance to experience these diverse islands. - August 27, 2009 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Las Vegas Style Rooms in a 18th-Century Villa - New Opening for Hotel Hambros in Lucca
In the attempt to elevate Lucca's hospitality to a new standard of comfort and luxury, Hotel Hambros has been recently remodelled and added Las Vegas style rooms to the anciente Villa Banchieri dating back to the 18th-century. - August 27, 2009 - Hotel Hambros il Parco
Seniors Now Have It Easier with India Visa 24
India Visa 24 is working closely with the Embassy in London to create an easier application alternative for Seniors. - August 27, 2009 - Firstvisa 24
Luxury Travel Has Just Launched 12 Day Luxury Tour Packages in Thailand
This tour features the best of Thailand’s cities, rural countryside, and beautiful beaches, with an emphasis on regional culture, history, arts and cuisine. - August 27, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Thailand - a New Luxury Travel Destination in Asia
Luxury Travel Company has just launched a new website introducing Thailand as a new luxury travel destination. - August 27, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Last Minute August Bank Holiday Breaks with P&V
European accommodation specialist P&V has some great last minute deals available for short breaks to France this August Bank Holiday with prices starting from as little as £10 per person, per night. - August 27, 2009 - Pierre & Vacances Group
Peak Adventure Successfully Completed Kedarnath Peak Climbing Expedition
PeakAdventureTour.com, leading Indian Adventure Tours and Travel Company set new milestone by conducting successful Kedarnath Peak Climbing Adventure Expedition. - August 27, 2009 - Peak Adventure Group
travel CAR HIRE: Car Hire in Madrid and Barcelona, in Times of Crisis
The summer season will be flowing smoothly, this is what all signs have indicated. Instead, the consequences of the crisis do not seem to affect the sector of car hire in Madrid, Barcelona or other touristic places in Spain . - August 27, 2009 - travel CAR HIRE
New Offices and 2010 Vacation Deals at Escaped to Peru
Escaped to Peru, part of Escaped to Latin America, have moved to new offices in the old Inca capital of Cusco, Peru as part of their ongoing expansion plans. The tour company is extending its range of vacations and tours, number of staff and investment in software in the battle against the economic turndown. - August 27, 2009 - Escaped to Latin America
Las Vegas Monorail Offers Labor Day Discounts for Las Vegas Visitors
The Las Vegas Monorail offers travelers a Work Hard, Play Harder Labor Day Weekend Special that saves time and money. For as little as $5, visitors not only get to travel the Strip in comfort, they also get discounts to top Vegas shows, restaurants and attractions including a free Cirque Du Soleil... - August 27, 2009 - Las Vegas Monorail Company
Blvd Suites Nationwide Corporate Housing Introduces Sales Executive Shannon McMahon
Detroit-area temporary furnished housing company adds industry veteran to help grow Metro Detroit market. - August 27, 2009 - Blvd Suites Corporate Housing
Apollo and CanaDream Partnership
Apollo Motorhome Holidays and CanaDream announced today that they were partnering in the Canadian RV rental market. CanaDream is a well known and market leading RV rentals operator in Canada. Started in 1995 as a private company, CanaDream went public in 1998. It has rental locations across Canada... - August 26, 2009 - Apollo Motorhomes
Conde Nast Traveler Names Galapagos Small Ship Expedition Company Ecoventura Winner of 15th Annual World Savers Award
Ecoventura is the winner of Conde Nast Traveler’s 15th Annual World Savers Award in the category of Cruise Lines. Ecoventura president Santiago Dunn to accept the honor at the 3rd Annual World Savers Congress in New York City on September 21. - August 26, 2009 - Ecoventura
Hotel POS (Point of Sale) Solutions: Volante POS Systems Exceeds Expectations at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
Volante POS Systems, an industry leader in hospitality point of sale systems, and the AAA four diamond Amway Grand Plaza Hotel in Grand Rapids, Michigan, have announced their recent partnership in a multi-phase hotel POS installation comprising of some 54 terminals throughout the property. - August 26, 2009 - Volante POS Systems
Buzz Aldrin Lands at Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio
“What does a man do for an encore after walking on the moon?” Astronaut Buzz Aldrin to appear on travel guru Peter Greenberg’s nationally syndicated radio show, Saturday, August 29. - August 26, 2009 - Peter Greenberg
Bubbalou's Caters BBQ's to End the Summer with a Bang
Call Bubbalou's BBQ catering services to help you with an end of Summer cookout. - August 25, 2009 - Bubbalou's BBQ Restaurant
Ethernet Extension Experts Announces the Arrival of World's Only 100Mbps Ethernet and PoE DSLAM Concentrator
8955 Concentrator Extends E3’s Remarkable Ethernet Extension Abilities to Multiple Units at Once. - August 25, 2009 - Ethernet Extension Experts
Maverick Entrepreneurs Get Coiffed for ‘80s-Themed Road Rally from Los Angeles to Napa, California October 1-4, 2009
Maverick Business Adventures, dedicated to banishing business as usual has themed an innovative road rally Oct. 1-4, 2009 around the 80's decade. Entitled “Totally Rad 80's Maverick Road Rally - LA to Napa” the program combines high level business networking, adventure travel and philanthropy. - August 24, 2009 - Maverick Business Adventures