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Luxury Ski Home Rental Provider Gives Parents a Night Off
Luxury vacation home rental provider Resorts West offers a package that include a complimentary evening of child care. - January 19, 2012 - Resorts West
Legendary Former Jockey, Bob Champion MBE, Joins Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Vistas Programme
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is delighted to announce that the inspirational former jockey and Grand National winner, Bob Champion MBE, will be joining its acclaimed cruise enrichment programme, Vistas, as one of its "Sporting Personalities." - January 19, 2012 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Sell My Timeshare NOW Becomes the Latest Sponsor of Timeshare and Fractional Expo GNEX 2012
The Internet advertising and marketing company for timeshare owners, developers and HOAs seeking to resell or rent timeshares and fractionals, becomes a sponsor of Perspective Magazine’s second annual industry networking and awards event. - January 18, 2012 - Perspective Magazine
Pacific Resort Hotel Group Take Out "The Oscars of the Travel Industry"
Pacific Resort Hotel Group (PRHG) in the Cook Islands have kicked off 2012 in celebration mode after walking away with awards for the “World’s Leading Boutique Island Resort” and “World’s Leading Island Villas” at the 2011 World Travel Awards Grand Final event hosted last night by the Qatar Tourism Authority at Katara Cultural Village in Doha, Qatar. - January 17, 2012 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Online Voting Has Begun for 2012 Perspective Magazine Timeshare and Fractional Awards Program
Timeshare and fractional industry professionals from across the globe can now participate in selecting the elite of the industry for global recognition of excellence. - January 16, 2012 - Perspective Magazine
GOCO Hospitality Co-Develops Wellness Community in Koh Samui, Thailand
Samahita Residences to be joint venture between award-winning wellness management company and renowned yoga master Paul Dallaghan. - January 15, 2012 - GOCO Hospitality
European Waterways "Panache" Luxury Hotel Barge "Says It with Flowers" on Inaugural Spring Cruises in Holland
Features Colorful Tulip Cruises, Excursions to Floriade 2012 Flower Show and 10% Off All Cabin and Charter Rates in April - January 14, 2012 - European Waterways
Brett/Robinson Vacation Package Includes Music Fest Tickets and Accommodations
In just a few short months The Hangout Beach, Music and Arts Festival will return to Gulf Shores & Orange Beach. Brett/Robinson is making it easy to attend the 2012 event by offering a Hangout Music Festival vacation package. Many music festival attendees come from out of town, making... - January 14, 2012 - Brett Robinson
Online Retailer Announces Round Trip Toiletry Delivery Service
Ogomo.com announces their round-trip toiletry supply service. This service will allow travelers to send their toiletries to their hotel and return them back home after their trip. - January 13, 2012 - Ogomo, LLC
Exclusive, Essential Information to be Presented at Timeshare and Fractional Expo GNEX 2012
Presentations from some of the world’s leading experts in the timeshare and fractional industry are expected to impact business decisions as the expo sets the stage for 2012. - January 13, 2012 - Perspective Magazine
Discover Hawaii Tours Launches Mobile Site
Latest innovation puts Hawaii at your fingertips with clean, simple design and the essentials needed for booking tours on-the-go. - January 13, 2012 - Discover Hawaii Tours
BBAV Valentine's Day Romantic Packages and Specials, 2012
Do something different this Valentine's Day. Take your significant other away to a romantic Virginia Bed and Breakfast. - January 13, 2012 - Bed and Breakfast Association of Virginia
New Guidebook Discusses Affordable Group Travel Options to Rental Villas, Chateaux or Castles
Friends, A Villa & A Travel Bug: How to arrange a fabulous villa vacation for yourself and a few dozen of your closest friends (ISBN 1466214856), by Janice Davis, is a how-to travel guide for economically organizing rentals of villas, chateaux or castles, either for a group of friends or for a family reunion. - January 13, 2012 - Janice Davis
Champagne and Tuscany New Destinations as BKWine Announces the 2012 Travel Program
BKWine has just released its 2012 wine and food tour program. It includes two new destinations: Tuscany and Champagne, as well Bordeaux. Full details: http://www.bkwinetours.com. - January 13, 2012 - BKWine AB
Festivals of Speed to Bring the Finest in Luxury and Automotive Design to St. Petersburg
The Festivals of Speed will return to St. Petersburg March 30th through April 1st. Throughout this anticipated weekend, a rare showcase of vintage and contemporary automotive design, custom-created motorcycles, and high performance boats and yachts will be set amongst lavish receptions, fine wine and spirits tastings, world class entertainment, and more leading up to the large-scale main event on the beautiful St. Petersburg waterfront Sunday. - January 12, 2012 - Festivals of Speed
The Crystalline Grid Releases Inexpensive Next Generation WiFi Superspots for Long Range Point-of-Sale Internet Access, Video Security, and Internet Telephony
The Crystalline Grid introduces NetBeacon™, a low-cost WiFi “superspot” that provides point-of-sale Internet access, Video Security, and Voice over IP (VoIP) over a distance that automatically grows up to a quarter-mile at every installation...with as little as a single Internet connection. This is introduced in conjunction with MobileDVR™, which turns any Android™, iPhone™, or iPad™ into a live video monitoring device with remote storage and text message event notification. - January 12, 2012 - The Crystalline Grid
InnerSea Discoveries Adds Third Ship and New Itineraries for More Uncommon Un-Cruises in Alaska
Small-ship Alaska adventure cruises offered on three vessels from April-September 2012. Building on its sold-out 2011 inaugural season in Alaska, InnerSea Discoveries diversifies its cruising range in Alaska for 2012 with the addition of the 76-guest Wilderness Explorer sailing a new Northern Passages and Glacier Bay itinerary between Juneau and Sitka, Alaska. The ship joins the 60-guest Wilderness Adventurer and 76-guest Wilderness Discoverer together sailing 10 itineraries in Alaska. - January 12, 2012 - InnerSea Discoveries/American Safari Cruises
First "Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines World Indoor Bowls Championships" to be Held at Potters Leisure Resort
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has been named as the title sponsor of the forthcoming "World Indoor Bowls Championships" at Potters Leisure Resort in Norfolk. - January 12, 2012 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Super Visa Insurance for Parents and Grandparents Visiting Canada
The Super Visa Insurance which has come into effect from 1st December, 2011 to cut the backlog of sponsorship applications for Parents and Grandparents. The government stated that applicants will be required to obtain private Canadian health-care insurance for their stay in Canada. The self explanatory questions and answers in this press release will be helpful to clear these doubts. - January 11, 2012 - Punjab Insurance Inc
Yats Restaurant Unveils Special Meals for Visitors Attending 2012 Clark Hot Air Balloon Festival
Organizers and establishments like Yats Restaurant and Wine Bar come out with special food and beverage services to entertain Manila visitors traveling to Clark Pampanga to attend 17th Philippines Hot Air Balloon Festival in 2012. - January 11, 2012 - Yats Restaurant and Wine Bar
Travelpro Announces Its Celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Invention of the Rollaboard
Travelpro will celebrate its 25th Anniversary of the invention of Rollaboard luggage throughout 2012 with an array of promotions, dynamic new product introductions, special events and media co-ops. - January 11, 2012 - travelpro
Experience Vietnam - Timeless Charm in the Lap of Luxury
Luxury Travel to promote timeless charm of Vietnam in 18 days. - January 11, 2012 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Get in the Mood for Love with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Cruise guests aboard Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ four ships can expect a mood of romance on board this coming Valentine’s Day, Tuesday 14th February 2012. - January 11, 2012 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
WageWatch Releases Its 2012 Lodging Industry Wage Forecast
U.S. Leisure Employees should receive a nice pay increase in 2012. - January 10, 2012 - WageWatch, Inc.
Eastern National Announces 2012 Passport to Your National Parks® Photo Contest Winners
Each year, Eastern National holds a photo contest for U.S. National Park Service employees and Volunteers-In-Parks (VIPs) to select 10 images taken at national parks—one national and nine regional, based on the geographical regions of the national park system—for the collectible... - January 09, 2012 - Eastern National
Session Details Released for Day One of Timeshare and Fractional Industry Expo GNEX 2012
Sessions will include information about the investment potential of timeshare and fractional projects in Latin America, the emergence of new business models and some potential for controversy. - January 09, 2012 - Perspective Magazine
Equitrekking Travel Names Largay Travel Preferred Provider of Travel Services
Emmy-Winning Equitrekking Team Expands EquitrekkingTravel.com and Client Service Capacity for Exceptional Equestrian Vacations with Virtuoso Travel Agency, Largay Travel. - January 09, 2012 - Equitrekking
Hidden Turkey with Nothing to Hide
Exclusive Escapes has unveiled a brand new website - www.exclusiveescapes.co.uk – with 60 short films and around 10,000 new colour images which leaves guests in no doubt as to the quality of its Hidden Turkey 2012 programme. 99% of Exclusive Escapes’ Lycian Coast portfolio now has professional footage, creating one of the most complete online film libraries of any specialist tour operator. - January 08, 2012 - Exclusive Escapes
Adrenalin Rush of Breaking Powder with Family Continues on Middle Fork of Idaho’s Salmon River on Far and Away Adventures’ 2012 Rafting Holidays
As with the rewards that come with skiing together during an annual winter gathering, Far and Away Adventures’ summer river thrills provide another seasonal escape that binds adventurous families in a way only shared participation in active recreation can. - January 08, 2012 - Far and Away Adventures
Book 10 Hotel Rooms for Your Group in Edinburgh and Get Your Own Bagpiper Free
To celebrate 2012 being the Year Of Creative Scotland, www.Hotels.tv in Edinburgh are offering all groups who book 10 hotel rooms or more in Edinburgh their own private Scottish bagpiper to entertain their group. Ian Jamieson, Regional Director of Hotels.tv in Edinburgh, added, “We’re... - January 07, 2012 - Hotels.tv in Edinburgh
DMG Productions to Feature BrightLine Bags, Inc. on Upcoming Episode of Business Update
Exploring Exciting Advancements in Utility Bags for Field Professionals - January 06, 2012 - DMG Productions, LLC
Caribbean Scuba Diving Vacations – Monthly Dive Story Contest
2012 Monthly Caribbean Scuba Diving Story Contest – January’s Winner Will Receive a Mesh Bag for Snorkel or Scuba Gear - January 06, 2012 - Caribbean Scuba Diving Vacations
Presque Isle Downs and Casino Announces "Winter Weekend Of Poker"
Presque Isle Downs and Casino is sponsoring a Winter Weekend of Poker January 13th through January 16th, 2012. There will be a total of four events during that time period. - January 05, 2012 - MTR
Presque Isle Downs and Casino Announces $4500 Free Roll Invitational
Presque Isle Downs and Casino will host a $4500 Invitation Only Free Roll on Sunday, January 29th at 11:30 am in the casino poker room. A player receives an invitation to the event by playing a minimum of 20 hours in cash games January 1st through 11:59 on January 21st, 2012. Registration opens January 22nd at 10 am and will remain open until the first 90 participants fill the event. - January 05, 2012 - MTR
RREDC, Humboldt County Aviation Division Worked with Strategic eMarketing to Launch Customer Friendly Website to Encourage New Airlines, New Passengers
The new website design and URL are intended to provide all the information potential passengers and interested airlines need, part of a larger overall effort to bring more air travel to the Arcata-Eureka Airport. - January 05, 2012 - Strategic eMarketing
Whale Watching Season is Here - Channel Islands Harbor Excursions Give Sightseers a Front-Row Seat
Channel Islands Harbor celebrates the migration of the Pacific Gray Whale with its 16th Annual Celebration of the Whales. Excursions began Dec. 26 and runs through mid-April 2012. - January 05, 2012 - Channel Islands Harbor
SinkholeReport.com: The Ugly, the Beautiful, and the Interesting About Sinkholes
We know and fear sinkholes for their destructive nature. They have swallowed entire buildings and homes. To ancient civilizations, sinkholes represented windows into the mythical underground. Some sinkholes have become lakes and cave openings that are enjoyed by outdoor sports fanatics. Sinkhole.com is an online repository that recognizes the ugly, the beautiful, and the interesting about sinkholes. - January 04, 2012 - Sinkhole Report
XCom Global Expands Coverage to 195 Countries and Offers a Single Device Global Travel Plan Option
International travelers can now connect from just about anywhere in the world via the company’s wireless Internet Access rental services. - January 04, 2012 - XCom Global, Inc.
Abundant Journeys Launches Travel Giveaway Program for 2012
Abundant Journeys, a full service travel agency, and its travel blog, Life Is Full of Bloom, has launched its newest program for loyal fans and followers to win travel swag and vacations every month in Twenty-Twelve. - January 04, 2012 - Abundant Journeys
Bread and Roses Centennial Events in Lawrence, MA
2012 is the year of celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Bread and Roses Lawrence Textile Workers' Strike. In January, the Bread and Roses Centennial Committee introduces an exciting calendar of events, from an opening ceremony to a historical exhibit to a major musical weekend. - January 03, 2012 - Bread and Roses Heritage Committee
Great Hotels of the World Increases the Number of Members to Its Alliance
Hotel sales and marketing alliance announces new members in Egypt, Greece, Italy, Czech Republic and Slovenia. - January 03, 2012 - Great Hotels of the World
Russell Fishing Company Announces Jan 7 Price Increase
Russell Fishing Company, Kenai Alaska, announced a price increase to go into affect January 7, 2012. "The Average Alaska Vacation Package Price will increase by $100, with some packages increasing more than others," says Cap'n Gilz, Operations Manager. - January 01, 2012 - The Kenai Peninsula
Rainbow Riders' Releases a Line of iPhone, iPad, and iPod Travel Applications
Denmark-based application development company, Rainbow Riders' releases a line of travel applications that can help travelers find their way around Amsterdam, Boston and Milan. - December 30, 2011 - Rainbow Riders
Vietnam’s First Luxury Tour Operator and DMC to Establish a Rep Office in Key Markets
Luxury Travel Vietnam (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) is expanding its reach with the launch of a representative office in London for UK and Ireland travel agents and tour operators. - December 29, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Orlandoescape.com Launches New Website Design
Just in time for the busy holiday travel season, Orlandoescape.com has launched a new website design featuring an even more extensive listing of Orlando’s top hotels and vacation deals. - December 29, 2011 - HotelsEscape
Top 5 New Year’s Resolutions – And How Grand Canyon River Trips Can Help Accomplish Them
Some of the most common New Year’s resolutions involve building camaraderie and good will and improving quality of life – which are exactly the sort of positive life changes Grand Canyon river trips foster. Here’s a list of five common resolutions and ways in which Grand Canyon Whitewater can help meet these goals. - December 29, 2011 - Grand Canyon Whitewater
New Travel Magazine for the "Young, Sexy and Broke" Hits Barnes & Noble Next Week
Off Track Planet, a popular independent travel lifestyles webzine, launches a new magazine that will hit store shelves nationwide staring Jan. 5, 2012. - December 27, 2011 - Off Track Planet
Blooming Tulips and Floriade Horticultural Show Highlight WLCVacations’ Tulip Time Cruises
Bulb Fields and Once-a-Decade Event in Holland Await Cruisers in Spring - December 25, 2011 - France Cruises, Inc.
Mahlatini Are Embracing Social Media
Mahlatini, the luxury African Travel Company has been implementing and embracing social media in an attempt to connect customers to their website and to lead the way for other holiday operators. Mahlatini are specialist in luxury African safaris, honeymoons and family holidays to Africa and the... - December 25, 2011 - Mahlatini
Coming to a TV Near You: Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Launches Major Advertising Campaign
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines will be launching its first TV advertising campaign since 2009, using the distinctive, hand-drawn style and strong brand values of its recent highly-successful print campaign. - December 25, 2011 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines