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Island Expeditions Co. Offers Extraordinary Trips in Belize for High School and University Students
Island Expeditions Co. (IEC) is now booking educational trips to Belize for the 2011/2012 school year. IEC has been operating unique educational trips in Belize for the past 20 years. To create exceptional itineraries, IEC works closely with educators to develop a customized itinerary specific to the school’s travel and learning objectives. - May 11, 2011 - Island Expeditions
DirectRooms.com – Xian Trade Event Features All the Latest Hospitality Supplies
DirectRoooms.com reports that suppliers to the hospitality industry will be setting up in Xian for a major exhibition featuring new equipment and products. - May 08, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
Hollywood Effects House Creates 15-Foot Long T. Rex for Santa Barbara Zoo Show "How to Train Your Dinosaur"
Chiodo Bros. hand makes a life-size, adolescent Tyrannosaurus Rex that runs, roars, snorts, blinks, growls… and even poops for a new stage show about how the Zoo cares for its animals. Family friendly shows start May 7 at the beautiful Santa Barbara Zoo, and are free with admission. - May 07, 2011 - Santa Barbara Zoo
Unique French Alps Tour Fills Sightseeing Gap in Beautiful, Historical Region of France
The French Alps Tours, September 3-10, 2011, explores the unique beauty and history of the French Alps region of France. The small group tour is ideal for those who enjoy experiencing the lesser known areas in France and who prefer landscapes and local culture to monuments and long bus rides. - May 07, 2011 - French Alps Tours
Brett/Robinson Sweepstakes Draws in June Customers
Brett/Robinson is offering major incentive for June vacationers with their latest “Just June” vacation special. - May 07, 2011 - Brett Robinson
Rembrandt Hotel Hosted May 3rd Sabre d’Or Bangkok
Rembrandt Hotel & Towers, 3 May 2011, Rembrandt Hotel was proud to host an unforgettable evening celebrating the noble art of sabrage with the Bangkok chapter of the Confrerie du Sabre d’Or. The event featured many of the famous personalities of Bangkok along with members of the Confrerie... - May 07, 2011 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
Vacation Rental Agent Opens New Maui Office
Vacation Rental Agent's Hawaii website, Hawaiianbeachrentals.com, opens new Maui office to ensure continued local expertise to guests on the "Valley Isle.” - May 06, 2011 - Vacation Rental Agent
WhereToStay.com Launches Villa Stay Giveaway on Facebook
WhereToStay.com Thanks Fans for Their Support with Giveaway: 5-night Stay at Meads Bay Beach Villas in Anguilla via Their Facebook Page, Caribbean Villas and Hotels. - May 05, 2011 - WhereToStay.com
Luxury Tour Operator to Launch Its First Website in German for German Speaking Markets
Luxury Trave is expanding its reach with the launch of a German language website – http://www.luxurytravelvietnam.com/DE/index.htm - May 05, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Voyage Manager to Provide Travel Management to Fugro Geoteam
Voyage Manager Ltd, has entered into an agreement with oil services company Fugro Geoteam AS., to supply Fugro Geoteam AS with Voyage Manager Ltd.’s travel management, monitoring and tracking solution. - May 05, 2011 - Voyage Manager
ViewfromthePier.com Announces May’s “Peer to Pier” Interview
Website founder Meg Pier converses with Dr. Jian Lin, senior scientist of Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution - May 04, 2011 - View from the Pier
One Concierge Offers "Jet Fighter Experience"
One Concierge, a premium concierge and lifestyle management company is offering clients a unique experience with the chance to create their own "Top Gun" memories. This new service offering allows clients to pilot and fly in a fighter jet such as the legendary MIG jet fighters or the L-39... - May 04, 2011 - One Concierge
Twin Cities Gateway Announces Photo Contest Winners
Duane Wraalstad, Wins Grand Prize in the First Annual Twin Cities Gateway Photo Contest. - May 04, 2011 - Twin Cities Gateway
MoLi Apartments Expands Its Services to New York and Singapore
MoLi, an emerging leader in the serviced apartment industry, today announced the expansion of its services to New York City and Singapore. Until last month, MoLi Apartments was servicing the leisure and corporate travel industry with serviced apartments in just London, Paris and New Delhi. However,... - May 02, 2011 - House of Modern Living
JapanQuest Journeys Welcomes Back Luxury Travelers to Japan
JapanQuest Journeys, the premier destination management company for Japan, welcomes luxury travelers back as Japan's doors open once again. - April 30, 2011 - JapanQuest Journeys
Overland Journal and Expedition Portal Jointly Announce 2011 Overland Rallies, Series of Regional Rallies and Workshops Continue to Grow
Overland Journal, the premier magazine devoted to overland expedition-style travel, and Expedition Portal, the international community of adventurers and overland travellers, have jointly announced the details of their 2011 regional Overland Rally series. - April 29, 2011 - Overland Journal
New Location Finder for Travel Cards Helps You Find and Earn More Using GPS
The Innovative Mobile App Puts Loyalty Programs on Your Phone and at Your Finger Tips, and Now Finding Rewards Are a Click Away. - April 29, 2011 - GeniusWave
American Cowboy Magazine and Texas Tourism Present the National Day of the American Cowboy Sweepstakes to Bandera Texas
American Cowboy magazine and Texas Tourism are holding a sweepstakes to celebrate the seventh annual National Day of the American Cowboy. Contestants could win a trip to Bandera, Texas, the Cowboy Capitol of the World. Contestants will be entered to win an overnight stay for two in historic... - April 29, 2011 - Equine Network, LLC
Fast Growth at Momaboard.com - Web Visitors, Facebook Followers Increase Dramatically in First Months
Momaboard.com, the new content-rich, resource-packed and interactive site for parents traveling with their children, demonstrated robust growth in its first months. Web visitors increased by 25%, and Facebook page Likers grew by nearly 1,000. - April 29, 2011 - Momaboard.com
Grand Opening Morris Yacht & Beach Club on City Island
The Morris Yacht Club's brand new clubhouse is having a grand opening ceremony on May 21, 2011. - April 28, 2011 - Morris Yacht & Beach Club
BnBFinder Launches First Mobile B&B Directory to Feature Location Based Search
Top-rated bed and breakfast directory launches mobile version of website. BnBFinder-Mobile lists thousands of B&Bs/Inns/Boutique Hotels, and is fast, lightweight and loads quickly on any smartphone. - April 28, 2011 - BnBFinder
Photo Point Guide – Hong Kong
Mooee launches Photo Point Guide – Hong Kong for iPhone and iPod. Photo Point Guide is designed to tell tourists where in Hong Kong are the best places to take professional photographs. With many professional photographs taken by Lars Rucker, he will guide users step by step as to where to... - April 28, 2011 - Mooee Company Limited
Award Concierge Launches New Service for Using Frequent Flyer Miles to Book Honeymoons
AwardConcierge.com - the Frequent Flyer Miles & Points Experts. - April 27, 2011 - Award Concierge LLC
Expanding Geographical Reach is Key to Success
Like many businesses today, award-winning design firm Beasley & Henley Interior Design, has found that one key to keeping their company strong is expanding the geographical reach of their services. Beasley & Henley is a national interior design firm with a strong hold in Florida,... - April 26, 2011 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
Toronto Start Up Deliri Introduces SiLo, the Universal Language Translator Platform
SiLo (Speak In, Language Out) is a platform created to help overcome language barriers. It supports up to 900 plus languages starting with the usual suspects and even including sign, Klingon, and Vulcan. The site includes the ability to cross link contributions and record video to add the facial expressions to the translations. - April 26, 2011 - Deliri
RateTiger Launches Hotel Content Management Tool
Integrating content management and distribution in one tool. - April 24, 2011 - eRevMax Inc.
ecoShuttle Event Aims to Raise Funds & Garden Beds for Local Charity
ecoShuttle, a sustainable charter bus company based in Portland, OR, is planning a fundraising party at their new location. The soiree is an effort to promote ecoShuttle’s participation in Portland’s Growing Gardens program Dawn of the Bed. The company is holding the family-friendly party at their headquarters Sunday, May 1st located at 2420 NE Columbia Boulevard in northeast Portland. Party-goers can expect to find live music, delicious food, beer, wine, a silent auction, crafts and more. - April 22, 2011 - ecoShuttle
Luxury Travel Ltd’s Special Multi-Country Private Tours in Southeast Asia
Luxury Travel Vietnam (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) designs multi-country touring options, and invites elite travelers to experience the luxury, food, culture, lifestyle, travel and charm at five of its finest destinations in Southeast Asia with their great selection of multi-country tours,... - April 22, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Brett/Robinson Offers Special Package for Mother’s Day Weekend
With Mother’s Day on the horizon, gift-weary consumers may want to take advantage of Brett/Robinson’s Mother’s Day special. For $166.50 per night, guests who stay at the company’s Phoenix All Suites Hotel or Phoenix All Suites West Hotel for Mother’s Day weekend will... - April 22, 2011 - Brett Robinson
Travel En Vogue Produces Record Highs in Revenue
America’s Premier Luxury Vacation Rental Company Announces Record High Earnings Increase - April 22, 2011 - Travel En Vogue
Travel En Vogue Announces New Site Launch
Travel En Vogue has launched a new site with improved style, functionality, and navigability. - April 22, 2011 - Travel En Vogue
IMUSA Chefs Share Cinco de Mayo's Flavorful Culinary Legacy
The city of Puebla, about two hours south of Mexico City, is not only where the French were kicked out - it's a place where some fabulous Mexican dishes have kicked in. This town is home to the original Cinco de Mayo and two favorite Mexican culinary exports, mole sauce and Chili Rellenos. - April 21, 2011 - IMUSA USA Housewares
The Hudson Valley Wine & Food Fest is Proud and Excited to Welcome Fine Cooking as Our National Presenting Sponsor for 2011
The Hudson Valley Wine & Food Fest takes place every September in Rhinebeck, NY. They're proud to announce that Fine Cooking magazine has joined on as a sponsor just in time for our 10th anniversary. - April 21, 2011 - Hudson Valley Wine & Food Fest
Top Summer Vacation Destinations in the April Exec Digital Issue
Exec Digital’s top ten summer vacation destinations leave no scenario unturned, with picks that satisfy every desire from the relaxing spa hotel to the thrilling African safari, and from the romantic getaway for two to the resort that is fun for the family. - April 19, 2011 - WDM Group
Tinatin Releases Debut EP "Wild," Focusing Attention on Potential Ravages of Climate Change; Released on the Eve of Annual Earth Day
Singer/songwriter Tinatin and collaborator and co-songwriter/producer Ayhan Sahin -- both New York-based musicians have banded to record Tinatin’s debut EP, “Wild” on Young Pals Music. It’s no coincidence that the six-song collection is timed for release on April 19, the eve of Earth Day. Its title track offers a socially conscious anthem about the consequences of climate change, as a rash of alarming trends sweep the land. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxWAcP-2VAE - April 19, 2011 - Young Pals Music
Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa Wins Bloomberg Hotel Award
There’s positive, upbeat news for the Asia Pacific’s hospitality industry this week as the results of the Asia Pacific Hotel Awards 2011 in association with Bloomberg Television and Google have been revealed. Rightly proud of its success, Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa (managed by... - April 16, 2011 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Pacific Resort Aitutaki Wins Prestigious Asia Pacific Hotel Award
A great wave of anticipation is hovering over a select number of Asia Pacific’s leading hospitality professionals. The inaugural Asia Pacific Hotel Awards 2011 in association with Bloomberg Television & Google have now been judged and Pacific Resort Aitutaki has been informed that it is... - April 16, 2011 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Gap Adventures Announces Seat Sale for Upcoming Arctic Cruising Season
Travellers who book by April 30, 2011 save 15 to 25 per cent on select Arctic adventures. - April 16, 2011 - G Adventures
The Virgin Atlantic Experience Explained with Exec Digital
Everyone pledges allegiance to their favorite brands, but some brands give consumers an extra push with brand loyalty incentives. Sir Richard Branson’s airline Virgin Atlantic is one of those brands, offering a Gold Card membership to its frequent flyers and the promise of an extra-luxurious... - April 15, 2011 - WDM Group
From Caviar to Cooking: a Culinary Tour Goes Behind the Scenes in Paris and Provence
The founders of Planet Organic Markets carry on their love of food and cooking with culinary tours of Paris and Provence. - April 15, 2011 - Paris to Provence Culinary Adventures
Out for Adventure Wilderness Tours Offers a Free Travel Program for Group Organizers
Out For Adventure Wilderness Tours unveils a free travel program designed to reward group organizers with a free sea kayaking vacation. - April 14, 2011 - Out For Adventure Wilderness Tours Ltd.
New Website ExpatsInTheBahamas.com
Linking the Bahamas to the world, linking the world to the Bahamas - April 13, 2011 - Expats in The Bahamas
LondonTown.com Publishes Guide on Easter-Weekend Events, Attractions and Cheap Hotels in London
LondonTown.com, an online source for planning vacations in London and booking events, has published a comprehensive insider guide on Easter-weekend activities, church services, eating and hotels in the city. - April 10, 2011 - LondonTown.com
Auburn NY Bed & Breakfast on Wheel of Fortune
Finger Lakes Bed & Breakfast Receives National Exposure a Third Time. - April 08, 2011 - 10 Fitch Luxurious Romantic Inn
The Ultimate Five Star Resorts Are Discussed in the April Issue of Food & Drink Digital
Food & Drink Digital, a top digital media source for global food and drink news and information reaching over 155,646 C-Level executives and more than 49,814 companies worldwide, announces the launch of its April issue. This month Food and Drink Digital explores the history behind ten... - April 08, 2011 - WDM Group
Arctic Incentives Provides Insights on How to Plan an Incentive in Iceland
Arctic Incentives in Iceland provides planners with insights on how to plan a powerful and juicy incentive in Iceland. Furthermore the incentive expert in Iceland presents a Top 10 list of incentive activities in Iceland. The list is based on experience of the guides and the staff of Arctic Incentives working in activity operations since 1983. - April 08, 2011 - Arctic Incentives
Gap Adventures Introduces New Sailing Tours in Southeast Thailand on the Eve of Songkran
Adventure travel company expands collection of world-renowned marine adventures and sets sail in the Gulf of Thailand. - April 07, 2011 - G Adventures
Justice of the Peace (JP) Services Now Offered by Bahamas Destination Wedding
Bahamas Destination Wedding is now providing Justice of The Peace (JP) Services for persons having their wedding in the Bahamas and creating a one-stop-shop for making marriages in the Bahamas legal anywhere in the world. - April 07, 2011 - Bahamas Destination Wedding
Shop Gotham Specializes in Sweet 16 Shopping Tours for Large Groups of Teens
New York City Shopping Tour Company Shop Gotham Designs Sweet 16 Shopping Tour - April 07, 2011 - Shop Gotham
Shop Gotham Unveils First-Ever Shopping Tour Designed for Men
Shop Gotham adds a feather to its proverbially stylish cap with the addition of a men's tour to its regularly scheduled roster of programs. The fashion-savvy male tourist is under-served in the current market and hopes to attract shoppers who have come to New York in hopes of finding more exciting fashion than what is being offered back home. - April 07, 2011 - Shop Gotham