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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
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
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
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
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
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
Discover Vietnam from Highlights to Delights
Luxury Travel Vietnam Group Company to Unveil Discover Vietnam from Highlights to Delights in 15 days. - May 13, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
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
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
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
Colorado Springs Saddles Up for Ride Your Horse to Work Week
To kick-off the first annual Pikes Peak Western Heritage Days, Colorado Springs and surrounding region VIPs saddled up for Ride Your Horse to Work week. - May 12, 2010 - Experience Colorado Springs
Destination:PEACE Launches “Pick Your Own Dates” Program
Destination:PEACE is launching a new program to incentivize travelers to join in a luxury volunteer vacation anytime, literally - "you pick your own dates." - May 12, 2010 - Destination:PEACE
63% of Holidaymakers Looking to Visit a New Destination in 2010
2010 showing signs of increased foreign travel amongst holiday makers - May 12, 2010 - Roomsnet International Limited
Unusual Australia Wildlife Tour Sponsored by Denver Zoo
The Denver Zoo is offering an Australia Tour featuring visits to unique wildlife areas in the “Land Down Under.” The tour operates from November 2 to 13. Participation benefits the Denver Zoo, and is open to Members and Non-Members alike. - May 11, 2010 - Parker Travel Associates, Inc.
TravelBru (TravelBru.com) Launches Hotels, Flights, Rental Cars and Visa Search Engine
TravelBru (www.travelbru.com) is a new online Travel Search Website that aims to help people find great deals on hotels, flights, rental cars and visas if required. - May 11, 2010 - TravelBru - Hotels, Flights, Rental Cars, Visas
Toozla Releases Beta Version of Audio Guide Based on Wikipedia
Travellers around the world can now experience Wikipedia in audio format. A new audio guide accessible via mobile contains descriptions of hundreds of thousands of tourist attractions. - May 10, 2010 - Toozla LLC
Luxury Travel to Cast Votes for the Year’s Best in 2010
Vietnam's first luxury tour and travel operator to cast votes for best luxury tour operator of The Guide Magazine Awards 2010 - May 10, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Two Military Members Remember Those Wounded by the War on Memorial Day by Riding Their Bikes Across America on a 78 Day Journey
We remember our soldiers and pay tribute to those who have served on Memorial Day every year. This year two young men who currently serve in the United States Military give back to their country by raising awareness and support for those that have been wounded by the war and have no financial... - May 09, 2010 - Ride4theWounded
Grand Miramar Club and Spa Puerto Vallarta Holds Screening of Bullets, Bombs, and Fraud; Followed by Complaints of a Dutiful Daughter
Puerto Vallarta's Grand Miramar announces the movies being screening under the poolside palapa May 12, donating proceeds from food and drink sales to local charity. - May 09, 2010 - Grand Miramar Resort and Spa
DolomiteMountains.com Offers Option of Self-Guided Trips
Travelers who enjoy adventure trips but prefer to not be held to a strict schedule now have the ability to create their own itineraries for exploring the breathtaking Dolomites while experiencing just about everything they could on a guided tour. - May 08, 2010 - Dolomite Mountains
Say Hueque Announces Iguazu Falls Trips for 2010
One of the most impressive natural wonders in South America, Iguazu Falls, is a must when traveling in the area; more than 200 falls up to a height of 60 meters surrounded by dense jungle and wildlife which allows multiple activities. - May 08, 2010 - Say Hueque
Make Up Your Travel – New Website Launch by SEO Basket
SEO Basket – an emerging SEO Service Provider have launched a new Website Makeupyourtravel.com which helps for those who are in search of Travel related info. - May 08, 2010 - SEOBasket
Luxury Travel Unveils Summer Getaway to Vietnam for Luxury Shoppers
Luxury Travel Company (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com)– the leading luxury tour and travel operator in Vietnam for years, announces its latest luxury deals this summer “Summer Getaway In Vietnam 12 days” - one of the cool choices for families or people planning for an free and easy... - May 08, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Luxury Travel to Attend the UNWTO Conference in Hanoi
Vietnam's first luxury travel and tour operator to attend the UNWTO conference in Hanoi from May 10-12. - May 07, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Jaan Par André Makes International History with Its Debut as No.39 on the San Pellegrino World's 50 Best Restaurants List 2010
Scaling the heights of international restaurant accolades, French nouvelle establishment Jaan par André has set a historic record for Singapore with its debut at No. 39 amongst the top restaurants in the renowned San Pellegrino World's 50 Best Restaurants List 2010 – the highest debut ever for a Singapore restaurant. - May 07, 2010 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
Australian International Education Recovery - Hello Aussie Student Services Expands Into Europe
Australia’s international student education market fights back after bad publicity from Indian student bashings. Hello Aussie Student Service now targets the Romanian student market. - May 06, 2010 - Hello Aussie Student Services
ALL STAR Vacation Homes Offering Late Spring Orlando Vacation Special
Guests reserving one of ALL STAR Vacation Home’s vacation home rentals for 5 nights during select May 2010 travel dates will only pay for 4. - May 06, 2010 - All Star Vacation Homes
Bromley Retreat Opens in the Heart of Swan Valley Wine Region
Exclusive Bed & Breakfast Retreat opens for local, national and international tourists in picturesque Swan Valley of Western Australia. - May 06, 2010 - Bromley Retreat
Swissôtel Zurich Focuses on Sustainability and Reveals Its New Look
From now on discerning business and leisure travellers can enjoy 347 renovated guest rooms and suites that, with their new look, leave nothing to be desired. Further investment work to the tune of CHF 2.2 million has also been carried out at Swissôtel Zurich to enhance sustainability. - May 06, 2010 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
Proceeds from Movie Night with Italian Job and Scam at Grand Miramar to be Donated to Charity
The weekly movie night, beginning with The Italian Job (1969) and Scam at Grand Miramar will donate all proceeds to local charity. - May 06, 2010 - Grand Miramar Resort and Spa
CES and AudioConexus Launch Location Based Storytelling for Heritage-Rich Tourism Experiences
With the introduction of TechTours, CES is applying its product development experience in the tourism industry to help communities and municipalities share their historical and cultural stories with international travelers and locals alike. - May 06, 2010 - AudioConexus Inc.
UCLA Lake Arrowhead Conference Center's All-Inclusive is Getting a Lot of Attention
A rare gem hidden away in the San Bernardino Mountains is garnering fans. The UCLA Lake Arrowhead Conference Center has been the subject of significant media attention recently; taking the front page in The Business Press and appearing in The Los Angeles Business Journal, The Press-Enterprise, on... - May 06, 2010 - UCLA Lake Arrowhead Conference Center
Luxury Travel Vietnam Group Launch a Concierge Service and Guarantees Bespoke Travel Experiences Within 24 Hours
Luxury Travel is Vietnam’s First Luxury Tour and Travel Operator. The company (http://www.LuxuryTravelVietnam.com) believes that travel experiences are not “one size fits all,” but are instead very personal, with each aspect tailor made to specific tastes and preferences within 24... - May 05, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Hostels247.com Launches New Website
The user friendly easy to navigate hostels247.com site, is fresh & clean & has all the usual info & eye catching pictures, but its in the inner workings of the site were all the exciting new things are, to make booking budget accommodation easy. - May 05, 2010 - Hostels247.com
Vietnam's First Luxury Travel and Tour Operator Showcases Travel Expertise at World Travel Market 2010
Luxury Travel Company Showcases Travel Expertise at World Travel Market 2010, Luxury Travel (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) will feature its comprehensive range of unique travel experiences and unmatched expertise in custom travel at World Travel Market. Luxury Travel Company, the premier luxury... - May 05, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
WaterFest™ 2010 Set for May 30 - Thousands of Boats Expected at Family-Friendly Event for Boaters
Boats big and small from all over the Sunshine State will make their way to Port Canaveral’s Ski Island on Memorial Day as BoatFlorida.com launches their second annual WaterFest™ event. 100% of the proceeds from the event will go to benefit the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization. BoatFlorida.com hopes to raise $100,000 to benefit the charity, which matches adult volunteers to children in need of mentoring. - May 04, 2010 - BoatFlorida.com
New Guide Book, Hiking Nevada’s County High Points, Describes the Adventure, Beauty and Solitude Found on Nevada’s Highest County Summits
In his new guide book, Hiking Nevada’s County High Points, published by Spotted Dog Press, Central Nevada resident and author, Bob Sumner, has put his life-long love of the desert into this historic adventure guidebook. - May 03, 2010 - Spotted Dog Press
XCom Global Launches Low Cost Wireless Data Rental Services for International Travelers
American business and leisure travelers who want to stay connected as they venture overseas can now enjoy international wireless data access without excessive roaming charges - May 03, 2010 - XCom Global, Inc.
Luxury Travel Vietnam Group To Promotes Photography Holidays in Vietnam and South East Asia
Vietnamese tour operator, Luxury Travel has introduced a range of specialist photography holidays for photo-enthusiasts, often including the services of qualified photography leaders to assist travellers and provide workshops along the way. - May 03, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals Introduces "RmvrMedia"
Vacation rental company assists small business with media updates and design enhancements. - May 02, 2010 - Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals
Luxury Travel Vietnam Group Named Marie Garcia as Sales & Marketing Senior Executive.
Luxury Travel, an award winning luxury travel and tour operator in Vietnam, announced the addition of Marie Garcia as its Sales & Marketing Senior Executive, and launched an adventure travel department. - May 02, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd