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WLCVacations Promotes Healthy Travelling Through Specialty Cruises

World Luxury Cruise Vacations (WLCVacations) is now offering a variety of options for staying healthy while still enjoying your vacation. This boutique cruise company specializing in small ship journeys has created specialty cruises that promote healthy travelling. The Golden Odyssey's Yoga Cruise... - May 28, 2010 - France Cruises, Inc.

Action Catamarans Brings Bachelorettes On-Board

South Florida sailing charter Action Catamarans plays host to brides and bridesmaids before the big day by providing bachelorette party ideas and activities. - May 28, 2010 - Action Catamarans

Convene in Style: New Convention Centre at Swissotel Krasnye Holmy, Moscow

Business travelers and conference participants can now convene in style at the new conference centre of the five-star Swissotel Krasnye Holmy. Moscow’s landmark hotel is located in one of the business and most upscale areas of the Russian capital. - May 28, 2010 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts

Cruises.co.uk Reveals 38% of Cruise Passengers Prefer to Remove Automatic Tipping

www.Cruises.co.uk, UK’s largest cruise information site has found shocking results from a new poll conducted online for automatic gratuities charged on cruises. The cruise poll revealed that 38% of UK cruise passengers prefer to cancel automatic gratuities and like to tip only those who have... - May 27, 2010 - cruise.co.uk Ltd

ItalyItalia Celebrates Its First Year on the Web

ItalyItalia, innovative travel portal specialised in providing quality vacations in Italy for international tourists celebrates its first year on the web. - May 27, 2010 - ItalyItalia

Two Worlds One Kingdom - Discover Thailand in Style

Back to normal in Thailand, Luxury Travel has just launched a 7 day Two World and One Kingdom tour with a 10% discount. - May 26, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

Chartis Pays Out Claims for Volcanic Ash Disruption

As the market leader for travel insurance in Pakistan, New Hampshire Insurance Company (NHIC), a wholly owned subsidiary of Chartis Inc., was ready to answer queries clients had related to flight delays, cancellations and other questions as a result of the Volcanic Eruption of Eyjafjallajokull in... - May 26, 2010 - New Hampshire Insurance Company, Pakistan Branch

Tropical Vacation Group Offers Amazing Views for the 4th of July at It’s Luxury Mediterranean Villa "Marina Village" in Fort Lauderdale Florida

Marina Village is a Luxury Townhouse that was introduced to vacationers by the week for rental in 2008 when it was completed. Situated in one of the most sought after vacation areas in South Florida, their clients have not only said that they have had their best vacation ever but the views from the roof top terrace allowed for amazing fire work displays. - May 25, 2010 - Tropical Vacation Group, LLC

Vietnam’s First Luxury Tour Operator to Support Orphan Village

Luxury Travel Group promotes responsible tourism and embraces the concept to create better places for people to live in, and better places to visit. - May 25, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

Luxury Travel Vietnam to Promote Holidays to Couples

Luxury Travel (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) said the company was providing an array of attractive packages at the most romantic and luxurious hotels and resorts in Asia. - May 23, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

New Release by Fred S. Thompson Guides Innkeepers to Fill Their Rooms and Their Pockets, Published by Dog Ear Publishing

This business guide, written by an innkeeper for other innkeepers, confronts head-on the serious problems of running an inn and provides solutions. The author offers precise, detailed suggestions on what to do, as well as what not to do. The easy-to-understand lists and outlines save time and offer valuable ideas to busy innkeepers. - May 23, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing

HostelsClub is the First International Booking Service to Brand Their Eco-friendly Hostels

From more than 17,000 properties listed with HostelsClub, there is a trend on becoming more eco-friendly and HostelsClub is promoting all the green hostels online. - May 23, 2010 - HostelsClub

Realtime Online Bookings Now Available for By the Beach, Swakopmund, by Red Sky Ventures

By the Beach - Swanlamer 12, the popular holiday apartment from Red Sky Ventures, now has online realtime booking availability. The website www.swakopseafrontapartment.com provides the facilities to check availability and make a booking direct with Red Sky Ventures. - May 22, 2010 - Red Sky Ventures

Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals Adds More Locations to Online Booking Feature

Vacation rental company announces the addition of online booking capabilities within Crested Butte, Jackson Hole, Park City, Lake Tahoe, and more ski resorts located in Colorado, Utah, and Canada. - May 22, 2010 - Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals

Asia Transpacific Journeys Announces India Travel Photo Contest - Grand Prize an Apple iPad

Asia Transpacific Journeys Announces Share Your India Experience - India Travel Photo Contest.” Every entrant has the chance to win a new, 16 GB, Wi-Fi Apple iPad. - May 22, 2010 - Asia Transpacific Journeys

Travelhost, Inc. Announces 5-Year Agreement with Tel West Network Services

In furtherance of its commitment to growth and transformation into multi-platform publishing, TRAVELHOST entered into a long-term agreement with Tel West Network Services to insure the future quality, processing speed, and connectivity reliability of its its data systems infrastructure. - May 21, 2010 - Travelhost

Emerald Coast RV Beach Resort in Panama City Beach Celebrates the RV Industry's100th Birthday

Emerald Coast RV Beach Resort is happy to join in with RV Resorts nationwide in celebrating the RV Industry's 100th birthday. The Resort will be drawing 100 names of guests from June 18 til July 16, 2010 and awarding the guests with a RV Industry Birthday Discount. Additionally, one name will be drawn and awarded a free 2 night stay at Emerald Coast RV Beach Resort. - May 21, 2010 - Emerald Coast RV Beach Resort

CTS2010 International Tourism Fair in Armenia

CTS2010 (Caucasus Travel Show) International 10th Annual Tourism Fair took place on 14-15 May, 2010 at the “Moscow” cinema theatre in Yerevan. The fair was officially opened by Ara Petrosyan, Deputy Minister of Economy of the Republic of Armenia, Management of the Armenian Association of Travel Agents (AATA) and Dr.Jatinder Cheema, USAID Mission Director in Armenia. - May 21, 2010 - Armenian Association of Travel Agents

Wildcat Mountain Begins Summer Operations for the Long Memorial Weekend - Experience the ZipRider, New Hampshire's Highest Scenic Gondola, & More at Legendary Mountain

Wildcat Mountain opens for summer & fall operations beginning Saturday, May 29th at 10a.m. offering two major state attractions including New Hampshire's ZipRider zip-line cable ride and the highest scenic gondola in the state, the Wildcat Express. Located 100% within the White Mountain National Forest, Wildcat Mountain provides both exhilarating and one-of-a-kind year-round opportunities to enjoy views and scenery. - May 21, 2010 - Wildcat Mountain

The Australian Migration Digest Has Released the Second Edition of ‘Migrating to Australia. The Guidebook’

The Australian Migration Digest has released the second edition of ‘Migrating to Australia. The Guidebook’. It is the premier guidebook to help you navigate the Australian immigration regulations and secure an Australian visa. The Guidebook covers all aspects of Australian migration... - May 21, 2010 - The Australian Migration Digest

North Carolina River House Rentals Announces New Property Backbell Cottage

North Carolina River House Rentals announces the availability of the newly-renovated Backbell Cottage in Washington, North Carolina. - May 21, 2010 - North Carolina River House Rentals

Luxury Travel Vietnam Group to Promote Responsible Tourism

Luxury Travel Vietnam Group (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com ) to Promote Responsible Tourism in Vietnam. Responsible Tourism is to create better places for people to live in, and better places to visit. In 2002 The Cape Town Declaration on Responsible Tourism defined: “Responsible Tourism is... - May 21, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

Destination:PEACE, Sagrada Wellness and Casita Linda Come Together

The newest trend in travel includes Voluntourism and Destination:PEACE has joined forces with Sagrada Wellness and Casita Linda - May 20, 2010 - Destination:PEACE

Discover Sapa in Style

Luxury Travel To Launch “Discover Sapa in Style” for Hanoi Based Luxury Travelers. Save 41 USD per person if travelers book online before 31 Oct 2010 with PLux4lux Code. This 3 night tour package, 2 nights on the train and 1 night stay at the Victoria Resort and Spa, tour rates start... - May 20, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

ZiZ Asia Announces the Launch of ZiZInspire.com a Lifestyle Enhancing Tonic in Asia

Announcing the official launch of ZiZInspire.com that serves-up inspirational travel and lifestyle ideas in Southeast Asia. Dubbed a “Lifestyle Enhancement” resource, ZiZInspire.com offers recreational activities, retreats, and ideas for family fun. - May 20, 2010 - ZiZ Asia Co Ltd

World Tavern Entertainment Launches National Franchise Campaign

World Tavern Entertainment®, an innovator in the business of driving more customers into bars and restaurants since 2004, announced today its national launch of its Franchising Program. After a successful test of four franchises in select markets, World Tavern Entertainment® is geared up... - May 19, 2010 - World Tavern Entertainment

Luxury Travel Vietnam Provides Live Chat and Voice Talk Service

Luxury Travel has just launched additional live chat Service and Voice Talk on the company home page website www.luxurytravelvietnam.com in order to improve customer service and assist luxury travelers to plan their dream holiday. The award winning Luxury Travel Vietnam Company’s depth of... - May 19, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

Wright Investment Properties Appoints Mark O'Neal as Vice President of Sales and Marketing

Wright Investment Properties named Mark O’Neal as Vice President of Sales and Marketing, effective immediately. O’Neal with 25 years of hospitality industry experience will oversee Wright Investment Properties sales and marketing initiatives and strategies. O’Neal joins Wright... - May 19, 2010 - Wright Investment Properties

Banyan Participates in Bahamas Gateway FBO Seminar

Recently several Banyan teammates participated in a Bahamas Gateway FBO Seminar hosted by The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism – Aviation Division (BMOTA). - May 19, 2010 - Banyan Air Service

Tribewanted in.... Sierra Leone

Tribewanted, the groundbreaking social experiment on a Fijian island that has injected more than $1m into the local economy by setting up an online tribal community of more than 10,000 people, launches its second project in Sierra Leone, West Africa. - May 18, 2010 - TribeWanted Sierra Leone

"Rome Sweet Home" Apartments Can Now be Paid in US Dollars

Rome Sweet Home now offers the opportunity to let its customers pay with US Dollars. As the American currency gets stronger booking a holiday apartment in Rome will be more convenient. - May 17, 2010 - Rome Sweet Home

Senator Apartments Celebrates 5 Year Anniversary

Senator Apartments that started out in 2005 with one complex of serviced apartments Senator Apartments City center has since blossomed into Senator Apartments chain that combines Senator Apartments City Center, Senator Apartments Executive Court, private beach club Senator Beach Club and a newly opened “country escape” Senator Lodge Lake Side. - May 16, 2010 - DEOL Partners

Khojguru Brings Discount for Goa

Khojguru.com has come up with a discount coupon that gets you Goa tour package - May 16, 2010 - Khojguru Infotech Pvt. Ltd.

Luxury Travel Vietnam Offers Promotion Tour to Myanmar From Hanoi

Hanoi-based agency Luxury travel has begun a promotion; six days and five nights touring in Myanmar. - May 16, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

Tourist Participation Boosts Hotram Beach Resort’s Green Environment Campaign

HoTram Resort establishes regular beach cleanup activities. - May 16, 2010 - Ho Tram Beach Resort & Spa

AdventureSmith Explorations - Knowledgeable About Small Ship Cruising, Assist with Itinerary and Ship Selections, Can Save Client Money

It’s on every cruise vacationer’s mind – book direct or through an agent / broker? Todd Smith of AdventureSmith Explorations Offers Some Sage Advice. - May 15, 2010 - AdventureSmith Explorations

Kernot International Travel Launches New Rail Booking Website

Kernot International Travel announced today the immediate availability of its new train ticket and pass booking website, Europe-by-Rail.com. - May 15, 2010 - Kernot International Travel Pty Ltd

Luxury Travel Vietnam to Launch an Exclusive Overnight Cruise in Halong Bay with Helicopter and Limousine Transfers and Pick Ups

Most Hanoi’s based travelers travel to Halong bay by coach and stay overnight on sharing junk and now Luxury Travel (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) offers guests a private cruise option and ride helicopter. - May 15, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

Brett/Robinson Announces Launch of Its Orange Beach Today Website

Brett/Robinson, a vacation rental management company in Gulf Shores, has launched a new, informative website. - May 15, 2010 - Brett Robinson

Audio Tours Can Extend Vacation Length

79.5% of the respondents stated that they would extend their vacation in order to visit one of the locations mentioned on the audio traveling companion. Nearly 90% of the adults indicated that they would modify their trip itinerary to visit locations described on a track. In contrast, 51% stated they would modify their trip by something they saw on a website. - May 15, 2010 - City Concierge

South African Airways, Ltd. Invited on “The Global Learning Series” “Understanding Business and Exotic Travel”

Global Television & Web Education Series to Highlight Sub-Saharan Africa’s Gateway to the 21st Century - May 14, 2010 - GTS Education, Inc.

Documentary to Chronicle 52-Year-Old Woman’s Quest to Compete in Grueling Ocean Endurance Event

32 Miles from Now is the true story of one woman’s dream to paddle the “Everest” of ocean events; the treacherous Molokai Channel in Hawaii. Ann Hettinger’s journey is a narrative of life changing events that take this 52 year old ex-suburban housewife from Colorado to Kauai. Taken completely out of her element and becoming fully immersed in the island lifestyle, she learns honor and respect for the ocean and the amazing watermen and women that guide and teach her along the way. - May 13, 2010 - 32 Miles from Now

Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa Provides Convenient Options for Health-Conscious Orlando Travelers

Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa offers convenient on-site resort amenities for health-conscious Orlando travelers like a fitness center and full service spa that provide enjoyable ways to stay fit and relax. - May 13, 2010 - Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa

Michael Landau Joins Hotelmine as Regional Director of Marketing

Hotelmine, the world’s largest “direct connect” leisure travel site, is pleased to announce that Michael Landau has joined the company as a Regional Director of Marketing. - May 13, 2010 - Groups International

Florida RV Resort Coordinates Volunteer Program with Other Gulf Coast Resorts

Representatives of Emerald Coast RV Beach Resort announced today that they will be participating with Bella Terra of Gulf Shores in a nationwide outreach to the RV community to support cleanup efforts of the BP oil spill along the Gulf Coast. Our nationwide RV community is in the unique position... - May 13, 2010 - Emerald Coast RV Beach Resort

From Fernando Botero to Mike Berg: A Deluxe Hotel as a Gallery of Modern Art

Guests of Swissotel Grand Efes, Izmir, are invited to enjoy a close-up insight into the world of contemporary art. - May 13, 2010 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts

International Medical Tourism Journal Announces the Results of the Medical Tourism Climate Survey 2010

Keith Pollard, Managing Director of Intuition Communication, publishers of the International Medical Travel Journal revealed the results of the 2010 Medical Tourism Climate Survey at the EMTC 2010 in Venice. - May 13, 2010 - International Medical Travel Journal