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Discover Lighthouses as You Travel the Lake Michigan Circle Tour

Discover Lighthouses as you Travel the Lake Michigan Circle Tour. The 2009 Lake Michigan Circle Tour & Lighthouse Map published by the West Michigan Tourist Association is Now Available. - July 19, 2009 - West Michigan Tourist Association

New National Travel MONITOR℠ Survey Reveals Shifting Accommodation Preferences

Independents and Limited-Service Properties Grow In Popularity. - July 19, 2009 - Ypartnership

ActiveTravel Asia (ATA) Promotes Pu Luong as Responsible Travel Destination in Vietnam

ATA supports responsible tourism in Pu Luong to preserve the nature and ethnic traditions and improve community’s life in this Reserve of Vietnam. - July 19, 2009 - Active Travel Asia

HostelsClub Makes It Easier Than Ever to Find the Perfect Budget Accommodation

HostelsClub has just launched a revolutionary new interface, making it easier than ever before for budget travellers to find their ideal lodging. - July 18, 2009 - HostelsClub

Zambezi Safaris Launch African Fishing Expeditions This Season

Africa's Zambezi River offers excellent fly-fishing opportunities year round. The upper Zambezi is best from June to August and the lower Zambezi is especially good for tiger fish from August to November. Zambezi Safaris are running two specific fishing trips this year - the "Upper and Lower Zambezi Expedition" and the "Zambezi Valley River and Lake Safari." - July 18, 2009 - Zambezi Safari & Travel Co Ltd

Luxury Travel Vietnam Adds Novotel Halong Bay on Lux's List for Mice

Luxury Travel Puts Novotel Halong Bay Vietnam on Their Top List for Mice Venue in Halong Bay, Vietnam. Set amidst a mystical landscape overlooking the stunning bay, Novotel Ha Long Bay offers a glimpse into contemporary Vietnam, while resounding a story of the country’s intricate past... - July 18, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

One Year Later, Youngest Solo Circumnavigator Returns Safely to Port Using ClearPoint Weather Service and Satellite Phone

First Sailor Under 18 to Cross the Globe in a Sailboat Weathered Oceanic Storms - July 17, 2009 - Weather Decision Technologies

FamilySkiHub.com Releases List of Top 20 Family Ski Resorts for Upcoming Ski Season

Annual list of best U.S. family ski resorts includes ski areas from Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, Utah, New Mexico, California, Vermont, Minnesota, and Maine. - July 17, 2009 - FamilySkiHub.com

Steeped in Georgia History, Barnsley Gardens Resort Celebrates 10 Years as Luxury Resort with Special Packages

Historic Barnsley Gardens Resort in north Georgia celebrates 10 years as a luxury resort in 2009. Though portions of the property date back more than 150 years and have survived Civil War, fires and natural disasters, the resort component opened in summer of 1999. To commemorate this milestone anniversary, Barnsley Gardens Resort is now offering visitors a variety of special activities and deals this summer to experience this one-of-a-kind property. - July 17, 2009 - Barnsley Gardens Resort

Celebrity Equinox on Route to Official Launch - Celebrity Cruises

With less than six metres on either side, Celebrity Equinox - sister ship to Celebrity Solstice - left shipbuilder Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany to make the transit down the River Ems...backwards. - July 17, 2009 - Celebrity Cruises

Joy-Travels.com Launches Heritage Tour

Joy-travels.com, India’s leading online travel portal announced the launch of special cost Heritage Tour across inbound Travelers starting from Rs.46000/ 13 Nights / 14 Days. - July 17, 2009 - Joy Travels Pvt Ltd

Exclusive Garda Lake Discovering Hidden Corner and Historical Private Properties

Jet Events has launched a new successful proposal “Exclusive Lake Garda,” a deluxe experience to discover Lake Garda - ever favourite destination of tourists coming from all over the world - under a new light. - July 17, 2009 - Jet Events di Coppola Claudia

Luxury Link Presents the “Uncompromising Vacation Getaway”

One lucky contest winner will receive a 4-night luxury trip for two at a Destination Hotels & Resorts property. - July 16, 2009 - Luxury Link LLC.

Buy and Sell Timeshare Points and Credits on RedWeek.com

RedWeek.com (www.redweek.com) members can now buy and sell timeshare points and credits on RedWeek.com, a timeshare rental, resale and exchange Web site. - July 16, 2009 - Redweek.com

SinglesCruise.com’s Halloween Cruise Provides a Holiday Treat for Single Adults

The singles cruise agency’s Halloween sailing is the most popular and anticipated cruise each year. - July 16, 2009 - SinglesCruise.com

Tall Sails & Ales: BC's First Craft Beer and Culinary Cruise by Sail

Calling everyone who likes a well-crafted glass of beer: Pack your bag and your taste buds for the first-ever craft beer tour by sailing ship in B.C., Canada. This October. - July 16, 2009 - Maple Leaf Adventures

Carol Garza-Thompson Offers Compass Rose Cruise Planners Exclusive Version of Norwegian Cruise Line's Pity the Procrastinator Sales Event

Good things come to those who don’t wait. Don’t procrastinate, book now. It's about fast thinking with Norwegian Cruise Line’s Pity the Procrastinator Sales Event. NCL will reward you with instant gratification. Compass Rose Cruise Planners will offer you a $400 onboard coupon booklet making a valuable offer even more valuable. - July 16, 2009 - Compass Rose Cruise Planners

Great Hotels Organisation’s MICE Promotion Proves Popular During Recession

The number of requests coming through Great Hotels Organisation’s MICE desk (http://www.ghotw.com/mice) have soared by over 150% and the number of visitors to the website have nearly quadrupled, since the launch of their “Great Events, Greater Value” promotion, proving that... - July 16, 2009 - Great Hotels of the World

RV Awnings and Eco-Friendly Products Transforming the RV Industry

RV awning and RV accessories retailer, ShadePro.net, introduces a product that encourages easy, affordable and green RV-living. - July 15, 2009 - ShadePro Inc.

Bulgaria - From Investment Hotspot to Lifestyle Choice

As Bulgaria morphs from a world ranked investment hotspot to the lifestyle choice of thousands, a new advice and assistance website service is launched at www.bulgariagateway.net - July 15, 2009 - Bulgaria Gateway Ltd

Beijing/Xian/Shanghai Golden Triangle Discovery Tour

Joy-travels.com, India’s leading online travel company announced the launch of special Beijing/Xian/Shanghai Golden Triangle Discovery tour across international starting from Rs.59,999 7 Nights / 8 Days. - July 15, 2009 - Joy Travels Pvt Ltd

2009 Bethany Beach Delaware Jazz Funeral to be Held on Bethany's Boardwalk on Labor Day September 7

At the Bethany Beach Del. Jazz Funeral, spectators go to the Boardwalk to join a funeral procession of mourners. These mourners bury the "Summer of 2009" with music played by three Dixieland Jazz Bands. This is like the Jazz Funerals in New Orleans. - July 15, 2009 - Bethany Beach Jazz Funeral

SaveMyFlight - Save on Your Flights, Hotels, and Car Rentals Worldwide

SaveMyFlight.com, a product of AirPloyment,LLC, is an online Travel Booking site. Book Flights, Hotels, and Car Rentals with the click of a mouse on SaveMyFlight.com - July 15, 2009 - SaveMyFlight

ActiveTravel Asia Advises First Time Travelers Things to do in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia

Most first time travelers don’t know the habits of travel destinations. ATA suggests some things to do and not do in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia which helps travelers save time and money as well as travel safety - July 15, 2009 - Active Travel Asia

Green Holidays Made Easier

Planning green holidays just got a little easier – with new features added to the website ecofriendlytourist.com. - July 14, 2009 - ecofriendlytourist.com

Travel + Leisure Recognizes Austin-Lehman Adventures as #1 Tour Operator in the World in Annual "Best" Awards

Austin-Lehman Adventures is named the "World's Best Tour Operator" by Travel + Leisure magazine in their 2009 Readers' Survey. Based on a perfect score of 100, ALA received an overall rating of 97.34, one of the highest ever recorded in the category in the 14 years T+L has conducted its prestigious survey. - July 14, 2009 - Austin-Lehman Adventures

Cannes Lions' VIP Shuttle Service Realized by Hamburg-based Provider BDRIVEN

As every year, two weeks ago the global communication industry’s elite met up at the Côte d’Azur, for the 56th Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival. For the first time, the London-based festival organizers contracted Hamburg-based agency BDRIVEN for their VIP shuttle service – with great success. - July 13, 2009 - BDRIVEN GmbH

Luxury Travel Company Seeks NZ, Australians and Asian Luxury Tour Operators

Luxury Travel (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) focus on Mice group planners, seeks NZ, Australians and Asia Luxury Tour Operators - July 12, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

ActiveTravel Asia (ATA) Promotes Pu Luong as Responsible Travel Destination in Vietnam

ATA supports responsible tourism in Pu Luong to preserve the nature and ethnic traditions and improve community’s life in this Reserve of Vietnam - July 11, 2009 - Active Travel Asia

iXiGO.com Launches “Monsoon Madness”

Gifts, Hotel Vouchers & Discount Coupons to be won on Flight, Hotel and Bus Bookings - July 11, 2009 - ixigo

Travel Deals to Alaska Abound

Now is the time to save big on Kenai Peninsula vacations and salmon fishing trips. - July 10, 2009 - Alaska Leisure Inn

Lodgings Go "Green" in St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches

From the beaches, through the historic district of the Nation’s oldest city, to the golfing destinations of Ponte Vedra and World Golf Village, accommodations in St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches are setting the pace for membership in the Florida Green Lodging Program. - July 10, 2009 - St. Augustine Visitors & Conventions Bureau

Swiss Meeting Saver: Attractive Offers for Professional Conferences at Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts

Attractive conference rates are available from June 2009 at all Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts: The international hotel chain is offering a 20 percent rate reduction on the best available daily delegate rate for all meeting and conference participants. - July 10, 2009 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts

Raymond Vineyards Expands Partnership with Asian Art Museum

Raymond Vineyards is pleased to expand their partnership with The Asian Art Museum. - July 09, 2009 - Raymond Vineyards

Destination Tenerife Releases Latest Tenerife Offer

DestinationTenerife.com, a long time tourist information site, recently released details of their latest holiday offer. - July 09, 2009 - Destination Tenerife

Holiday Weekend Brings Sparkling Success to Alabama’s Beaches

Emerging from a busy holiday weekend along Alabama’s Gulf Coast, tourism and hospitality businesses point to recent successes that are leading to a bright summer forecast along the 32 mile strip of sugar white sand. “Although Fourth of July is probably most on people’s minds, we... - July 09, 2009 - Alabama Gulf Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau

Mike Ditka Resorts Golfs for Charity

The golf outing was held on June 24, 2009 at Orange County National Golf Course and was hosted by Mike Ditka Resorts in Kissimmee, FL. - July 09, 2009 - Geneva Hospitality

Africa Adventure Consultants Applauds Rwanda’s Improved Tourist Facilities

The safari experts at Africa Adventure Consultants saw first hand during a recent Rwanda safari that in addition to some of the most accessible gorilla trekking terrain, the country’s location and size make it one of Africa’s newest, emerging safari destinations. With Rwanda working... - July 09, 2009 - Africa Adventure Consultants

Travel - Fall the Time for Wildlife Cruises in B.C.

Plan for a September or October adventure cruise in B.C. to hit prime bird, bear and whale viewing, says expert Maple Leaf Adventures. - July 09, 2009 - Maple Leaf Adventures

SQM's Rule #1 When Traveling: Always Look Your Best

A recent survey of 2,000 North Americans conducted by Sensors Quality Management, shows that aesthetics is the most important when traveling. - July 08, 2009 - Sensors Quality Management Inc.

Luxury Travel Offers 1000 Free Vouchers for Holidaymakers

Luxury Travel Vietnam offers 1000 Vouchers for Amex, Visa and Amex Credit Cardholders to Holiday in Vietnam This Summer 2009. Luxury Travel Vietnam Company specializes in luxury travel tourism in Indochina through their well-known website www.luxurytravelvietnam.com. It provides luxury travelers... - July 08, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

Prestige Travel Vacations Says, ‘You Deserve a Cruise,' Take a Vacation. It's Good for You, Good for Your Country, It's Affordable and You've Earned It.

Need a break to reconnect with family and loved ones? Need a chance to recharge your batteries and reflect on your next steps? Do you feel as if you need permission to go on vacation? Maybe you deserve a cruise. Health experts like Dr. David Hubschmitt, a New Jersey-based psychologist specializing... - July 08, 2009 - Prestige Travel Vacations

Skyscanner and HotelsCombined Partnership Takes Off

Travel search site Skyscanner has launched new hotel search functionality at http://www.skyscanner.net/hotels. Powered by HotelsCombined, the hotel search function allows Skyscanner users to search over 200,000 hotels across 195 countries, comparing prices from the biggest suppliers in the business... - July 08, 2009 - HotelsCombined

New Website of Japanese Culture Experience Programs & Tours in Tokyo

Thirdagestyle corp., travel agency in Tokyo has opened a new website of Japanese Culture Experience programs & Tours for foreign visitors to Japan and foreign residents in Japan. - July 08, 2009 - Thirdagestyle

The Terra Cotta Inn, a Palm Springs Clothing Optional Resort is Going for the Guinness World Records™ in the Largest Skinny Dip Across North America July 11th

July 6th kicks off the 34th anniversary of Nude Recreation Week where people are reminded that they can skip hum drum boring chain hotel vacations and travel to fun clothing optional resorts around the world for exciting vacations. - July 07, 2009 - The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa

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