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MyReviewsNow Shop At Home Introduces Deals on Travel

Luxury Link Travel provides deals on travel including everything from luxury hotel packages to extras like meals and spas at affordable rates. MyReviewsNow Shop At Home is pleased to announce its affiliation with Luxury Link Travel. - September 08, 2011 - Retail Solutions Advisors

Issa Trust Foundation and Premier Guide Media Unite to Launch "The Save the Children of Jamaica Campaign"

The Issa Trust Foundation, a nonprofit organization in Jamaica is proud to announce a unique partnership with Premier Guide Media’s entertainment and lifestyle magazines to launch “The Save the Children of Jamaica Campaign.” - September 08, 2011 - Issa Trust Foundation

Galveston’s "Haunted" Hotel Galvez Offers October Ghost Tour Dinner and Room Packages

Hotel Galvez & Spa, a Wyndham Grand® Hotel and National Trust Historic Hotel of America, invites guests to embark on enthralling ghost hunts during the month of October. The “haunted” Texas hotel is extending its ghost tour to the public as part of a special three-course dinner... - September 08, 2011 - Mitchell Historic Properties

Master the Mountains with Adventures in the Alps’ Big Ski Trip

Guided ski tours to savour the Alps most challenging skiing. - September 08, 2011 - Adventures in the Alps

Vineyard Visits Custom Wine Country Itineraries a Hit

Vineyard Visits reports surging inquiries regarding wine country trip planning service. - September 07, 2011 - Vineyard Visits

Wine Train Announces New Halloween Party

Guests will dine among ghosts, ghouls, and goblins on the Napa Valley Wine Train’s first Trick-or-Train Halloween Bash. - September 07, 2011 - Napa Valley Wine Train

New Book Encourages Businesses to Welcome Customer Complaints

Rather than avoiding customer complaints as a negative experience, author Jim Shaw promotes putting complaint management systems in place that will “vacuum up all complaints.” - September 06, 2011 - Shaw Resources

Luxury Travel Ltd to Promote MICE and Leisure Luxury Short Trips at ITB ASIA 2011

Vietnam is an Emerging Mice Destination in South East Asia. With its incredible culture and unique beauty, Vietnam is the perfect destination for MICE events. - September 05, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

Le Méridien Rewards Creative Talents

Le Méridien St Julians organized an Art Cocktail Party, last Tuesday 23rd August, where their top VIP guests enjoyed a creative art exhibition by local Maltese artisits. - September 03, 2011 - Le Meridien St Julians Hotel & Spa

Guest-Tek Launches Blue Pond Media’s ACT HD Programming on IPTV Network

ACT Programming is a First for Hotels and Resorts in North America - September 02, 2011 - Bue Pond Media

Travelpro Introduces New Maxlite® 2 Collection

Travelpro introduces the next generation of its lightest collection, the Maxlite® 2 Collection. This new collection offers lightweight durability, functionality and affordability for the frequent business and leisure traveler. - September 02, 2011 - travelpro

Win a 7 Days Luxury Spa Holiday in South Africa

Activity & Adventure Holidays the premier guide for UK traveller who want to do more than just sit on the beach when they go on holiday has partnered with Vitality Show the UK’s largest health, beauty, fitness and wellbeing event to offer one lucky winner the chance to experience a... - September 02, 2011 - Activity & Adventure Holidays

a1Toursim.com Offers a Great Opportunity for Visiting West Malling

People planning on a visit to West Malling can now search for accommodation through the a1Tourism website. - September 02, 2011 - A1Tourism

New Cultural Event, Blue Mountains Australia

Call for Submissions are now open for Sculpture at Scenic World, a new cultural event in World Heritage listed Blue Mountains. - September 01, 2011 - Scenic World

XCom Global Opens First Satellite Customer Service Centers in Los Angeles International Airport

International travelers can now rent low-cost international 3G WiFi access before boarding their flights at LAX. - September 01, 2011 - XCom Global, Inc.

ACTIVETRAVEL ASIA to Launch Travel Writing Contest 2011 for Travelers from Across the World

ACTIVETRAVEL ASIA, a leading adventure tour operator in Indochina, has launched a travel writing contest 2011 for travelers from across the world. - September 01, 2011 - Active Travel Asia

Business Travel Monitoring Leaps Forward with Voyage Manager

By adding its latest feature - a device tracking system - Voyage Manager has once again moved the world of travel management forward; becoming the only company who manages every step of the journey from itinerary management, to device tracking, to comprehensive data analysis tools within one product. - September 01, 2011 - Voyage Manager

Coming Soon: PriceSeller for Travel Deals

PriceSeller stands in front of bargain-hungry travelers. The daily deal company is set to roll out travel discounts through a partnership with AppleSpecials. Priceseller Getaways with AppleSpecials is expected to launch in late August, offering deals at 50-70 % off retail prices listed on other... - August 31, 2011 - PriceSeller

The Plague Lives Again with Past Preservers

Past Preservers and Crimson Bamboo LLC announced today the launch of a new Rama tour through the horrors of the Black Death of 1665. - August 31, 2011 - Past Preservers

New Poll Reveals Canadians Lack Work/Life Balance & Crave Career Break to Travel as Labour Day Approaches

Leading career break expert shares successful sabbatical secrets. - August 29, 2011 - G Adventures

Trek Into the Remote Tsum Valley with One World Trekking in October 2012

One World Trekking, the Himalayan adventure travel specialist, presents a fascinating adventure into the Tsum Valley of Nepal. - August 28, 2011 - One World Trekking

Free & Easy Traveler Awards a Free 20-day Greece & Turkey Adventure Trip

Free & Easy Traveler, a leader in group adventure travel, has finished their Get Busy Livin’ Passport Challenge with a bang and has announced Tara Thompson as the Grand Prize winner. - August 26, 2011 - Free and Easy Traveler

Luxury Travel Group Ltd to Launch Vietnam Luxury Tour Along Ho Chi Minh Trail

Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) to Launch "Discover the Luxuries and Hidden Treasures of Vietnam by Road" on the legendary Ho Chi Minh Trail. - August 25, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

Grand Baymen in Belize Breaks Ground on Condominium Expansion

ECI Development, Ltd., the Central American resort developer with a portfolio of properties in Belize, Costa Rica and Nicaragua, is expanding its Grand Baymen Communities on Ambergris Caye by breaking ground on a new, 14,600 sq. ft. condominium building. - August 25, 2011 - ECI Develpment, Ltd.

Online Travel Agency Quikbook.com collaborates with 4-Star Chicago Hotel to Offer a Free 2-Night Stay Giveaway

The Allerton Hotel Chicago Offers a Free two (2) night stay to Quikbook.com Weekly Deal Alert subscribers - August 25, 2011 - Quikbook.com

Gap Adventures Recognized as One of Canada's 50 Most Engaged Workplaces

Gap Adventures, the world’s adventure travel leader, announces its recognition as one of Canada’s 50 Most Engaged Workplaces today. This annual award recognizes top employers that display leadership and innovation towards engaging their employees. “As an industry leader committed... - August 25, 2011 - G Adventures

JapanQuest Journeys Announces the Addition of Three New Exciting and Distinguished Partners

JapanQuest Journeys, the premier destination management company for Japan, is pleased to announce the addition of three new exciting and distinguished Partners to an exclusive list of ‘organizations that embody ideals that adhere to the highest standards of excellence’. JapanQuest... - August 25, 2011 - JapanQuest Journeys

Past Preservers Walks Through the Wild Side of Winchester

Past Preservers and Crimson Bamboo LLC announced today the launch of a new tour for the iPhone that explores the brutal roots of England’s original capital. - August 25, 2011 - Past Preservers

Vietnam Golf Tours Unveils Luxury Summer Golf Promotions to Exotic Destinations

Golf is going through an upswing in Indo-China. A lot of tourists are now asking for Vietnam golf vacations. Vietnam Golf Tours (VGT) is now launching luxury golf in summer to advertise the undiscovered golf destination in South East Asia. - August 24, 2011 - Vietnam Golf Tours

Luxury Travel Ltd Adds More Off-the-Beaten-Track and Chic Adventure on Sale for 2012

Leader in the tourism industry, Luxury Travel Ltd has its adventure travel department and adventure teams for five countries in the region. Thus, extensive research and in-depth knowledge have led to the new, innovative programs on offer in Southeast Asia. - August 24, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

Belize Submarine Tour, Newest Excursion Coming to Belize During 30th Anniversary of Independence

Belize Submarine Tour, the newest excursion and first tourist submarine in Belize, is preparing for its Grand Launch this Fall, which is the 30th Anniversary of Belize’s Independence as a nation state. - August 24, 2011 - Treasure Island Management, Ltd.

Bagolie Friedman Injury Lawyers: 9 Tips for Keeping Apartments Safe and Deterring Criminal Activity

As the tight economy creates smaller security budgets for property managers, conditions allowing crime to thrive in apartment complexes become more common. Compounding the problem is the lure of criminal activity as more people face tough times and the need for quick money. “Most crimes are... - August 23, 2011 - Bagolie Friedman Injury Lawyers

Taxi & Private Hire Fleets Going for Gold in 2012 Olympics

Cordic, leaders in Booking & Despatch software & technology for the Private Hire & Taxi industry today announced a commitment to helping their Customer’s maximise their potential revenues from the 2012 Olympics, keeping them one step ahead of the competition by utilising... - August 20, 2011 - Cordic Ltd

First Car Rental Drives TOPS Soweto Wine Festival

First Car Rental sponsors Soweto Hotel transfers for wine exhibitors to the TOPS Soweto Wine Festival. - August 20, 2011 - First Car Rental

Luxury Travel Ltd Unveils a New Tour "Discover the Natural Beauty of North-Eastern Vietnam"

Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) has launched ‘The Natural Beauty of North-eastern Vietnam,’ a rough travel itinerary for people looking to explore this beautiful region. Intrepid travelers will visit Ba Be Lake, Cao Bang, Ha Giang, Lang Son and Halong Bay. - August 18, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

Chinese Visa Express is Moving Forward with the Launch of a More User-Friendly Website

Chinese Visa Express, a renowned visa company, has announced the launch of a newly designed website with user friendly options, allowing clients to check the status of their visa and to pay via PayPal. Chinese Visa Express, a small, family-owned company with clients in the United States and... - August 18, 2011 - Chinese Visa Express

Grand Mercure Hongqiao Hotel in Shanghai October Deal

Hotel Promotion : Stay cool in October. Enjoy 20% off the best room rate and double buffet breakfast for free at the Grand Mercure Hongqiao Shanghai from the 1st to the 7th October 2011. - August 18, 2011 - Grand Mercure Hongqiao Shanghai

Pacific Resort Hotel Group Joins Influential Line Up to Present at AHICE Conference in Sydney

Pacific Resort Hotel Group Deputy CEO and General Manager Finance & Strategy - Marcus Niszow has joined the stellar line-up for the second annual Australasian Hotel Industry Conference and Exhibition (AHICE) at the Four Seasons Hotel Sydney on September 2, 2011. Around 30 influential hotel... - August 17, 2011 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands

Guests at Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa Experience Hatching of 51 Loggerhead Turtle Eggs During Island’s Peak Nesting Season

With resort guests looking on, 51 Loggerhead turtle hatchlings successfully emerged from their nest on the private beach of Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa and found their way into the warm Caribbean waters. Biologist Héctor González Cortés with... - August 17, 2011 - Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa

Gianduja Chocolate: New Ecuadorian Chocolate Education Tours Offered for Chocophiles

Chocolatier and Owner of Gianduja Chocolates Jeffrey Stern offers first-class Ecuadorian tours through Ecuador’s cacao country, home of some of the world’s best dark chocolate. - August 15, 2011 - Jeffrey G. Stern

Competition: Win 7 Day Holidays to Brazil

Experience the Pantanal & Bonito with Brazil Nature Tours by entering the holiday competition organised by Activity & Adventure Holidays. The holiday prize includes: *Three overnights at Pousada Xaraes in the Pantanal including full board and three overnights at Hotel Cabanas in Bonito... - August 14, 2011 - Activity & Adventure Holidays

City-Discovery.com Launches Photo Contest to Mark Release of Android App

Leading online sightseeing tours and activities retailer releases the Android version of their smartphone app and will award a Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 to the winner of their City Discovery Travel Photo Contest. - August 14, 2011 - City Discovery

Adirondack Wilderness Adventures Publishes Adirondack Adventures Magazine

This is the first edition of Adirondack Adventures, which is the official publication of Adirondack Wilderness Adventures, Inc. - August 13, 2011 - Adirondack Wilderness Adventures

Trust for Architectural Easements Tours Fells Point Historic District in Baltimore

The Trust for Architectural Easements protects historic buildings in Fells Point. To learn more about the Trust for Architectural Easements, visit the Trust’s website at www.architecturaltrust.org. - August 13, 2011 - Trust for Architectural Easements

Trust for Architectural Easements Tours Garment Center Historic District in New York

The Trust for Architectural Easements helped list the Garment Center Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places. Garment Center covers 25 blocks of Midtown Manhattan between Sixth and Ninth avenues to the east and west, and between 35th and 41st streets to the south and north. It... - August 13, 2011 - Trust for Architectural Easements

Brett/Robinson Offering a Packaged Deal for the Upcoming Alabama Coastal Triathlon

The Brett/Robinson Alabama Coastal Triathlon and “Tri-it-on” Triathlon is scheduled for Saturday, September 10th, and visitors to Gulf Shores & Orange Beach who are interested in participating in this event can take advantage of Brett/Robinson’s triathlon package. The current... - August 13, 2011 - Brett Robinson

Indian Ocean Islands are Favourite Honeymoon Destinations for UK Couples

A recent survey by Weddings Abroad & Honeymoons indicates that islands in the Indian Ocean are favourites for UK couples looking to honeymoon abroad. Of the 1600 brides and grooms who participated in the survey, 16% indicated they were exploring honeymooning in The Maldives. A further 6% were... - August 12, 2011 - Weddings Abroad & Honeymoons