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5 Things to Try While Visiting the Dolomites
Given the vast size of the Dolomites, there are endless scenic adventures to be had, but unless you plan on staying for an extended period of time, it makes sense to select a few activities to participate in while you’re there. - May 01, 2010 - Dolomite Mountains
Rose Fest, UNESCO Heritage sites, Budget Sea and Ski Resorts – More of Bulgaria with Alexander Tour's Latest Tour Offers
For years Bulgarian travel agents have been working on the perfect product to promote Bulgaria as a travel destination. The youngest member of the EU is still struggling with the standards of the union, yet still remains a land of sophisticated beauty and beautiful nature and a preferable tour spot with the sea and ski resorts getting more popular for the last couple of years. - May 01, 2010 - Alexander Tour Co
Swissôtel Göcek Marina & Resort in Turkey Opens for the Summer Season
After a six-month winter break, Swissôtel Göcek Marina & Resort has opened its doors again for the summer 2010 season. Located right on the Turkish Mediterranean coast, the picturesque fishing village of Göcek has long been recommended by those in the know as a perfect place to spend an undisturbed holiday away from the masses. - April 30, 2010 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
Checkfront Inc Launches Cloud-Based Online Booking System
Checkfront is a powerful booking platform that allows businesses to manage their inventories online, centralize reservations, and process payments. - April 30, 2010 - Checkfront Inc
Europe on a Military Budget: The Military Concierge Company Launches ‘Fabulous Four Days’ Travel Series
100% owned and operated by U.S. military spouses, The Military Concierge Company™ offers concierge services, unique lifestyle guides and an innovative online referral service to U.S. military communities overseas. - April 29, 2010 - The Military Concierge Company
Los Angeles to Jackson Hole Now a Non-stop Summer Flight | Jackson Hole Central Reservations
United Airlines and the Jackson Hole travel industry are excited to announce a new non-stop flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Jackson, Wyoming (JAC) beginning June 9th. - April 29, 2010 - Jackson Hole Central Reservations
Volcanic Ash Travelers Don't Lose their Money with HostelsClub
HostelsClub, a leading booking site for accommodations worldwide, is allowing the travelers who had mishaps and delays or cancellations due to the Volcanic Cloud a chance to use the deposit already paid as a value credit good for one year. - April 29, 2010 - HostelsClub
Roomsnet.com Improves Conversion Rate by 40% After Website Redesign
Roomsnet did a complete revamp of their user interface in keeping with the highlighted need of usability and navigation ease. This resulted in a user friendly and personalized approach to each individual customer. By recognizing a member’s specificities the site is able to deliver a... - April 29, 2010 - Roomsnet International Limited
Top Reasons for Booking Family Holidays: Survey by Holidays-Direct
A survey recently undertaken by Holidays-Direct has shown the most important factors when choosing a family holiday abroad. Five categories were chosen as the most important family travel factors. - April 28, 2010 - Holidays-Direct
A One-Day Gift – Car Rental Special for Malta from carhiremarket.com
www.carhiremarket.com, the independent price comparison website for car rentals, is giving their customers a free, one-day car rental, for Malta with SIXT. - April 28, 2010 - Carhiremarket
Nacel Summer Camps in France Are Incredibly Popular
Booking figures for Nacel summer camps in France increase in 2010. This increase is due to the success of the Sports camps in France organized in Vichy since several years and to word of mouth. - April 28, 2010 - Nacel International
Grand Miramar Puerto Vallarta Goes "Verde"
Grand Miramar Resort and Spa of Puerto Vallarta Switches to LED Lights - April 28, 2010 - Grand Miramar Resort and Spa
Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals Doubles Business the "Old-Fashioned" Way with Service
Service, combined with innovative travel technology led vacation rental company's success. - April 28, 2010 - Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals
Calling All Moms: Manhattan’s New Strand Hotel Shares Love and Gratitude This Mother’s Day with Special ‘Mom Knows Best’ Package
The Mother's Day Package at New York City's Strand Hotel features luxe accommodations and an array of special treats and amenities guaranteed to bring all moms to a state of bliss. - April 27, 2010 - The Strand
Fit for Spring – Carhiremarket.com Gives Tips on How to Stay Driving Fit
Everyone knows this feeling. As the days get longer and the spring is in the air, many travellers rent a car and embark on longer road trips. - April 26, 2010 - Carhiremarket
Luxury Travel Vietnam Group Eyes Adventure Travel
Luxury Travel Vietnam Group Eyes Adventure Travel by launching a new brand "adventuratravel.com" - April 26, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals Introduces Rocky Mountain Group Travel Division
“Rocky Mountain Group Travel” will assist travelers to ski resort destinations. - April 25, 2010 - Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals
The Setai South Beach Hires Lucky 3 Creative as Creative Agency
Lucky 3 Creative announced they have been awarded creative duties as agency of record for The Setai, South Beach. Lucky 3 Creative, is a boutique agency specializing in the travel and hospitality industry as well as mid-sized corporations. Based in South Florida, Lucky 3 Creative was established... - April 24, 2010 - Lucky 3 Creative
Phillip's Sanctuary, a Popular Destination for Corporate Outings, Youth Camps Offers Special Summer Promos
Celebrating its 1st year Anniversary, special promos and great deals await lucky recipients as you spend your hot summer months at Phillip's Sanctuary, a mountain-top resort located in Antipolo, Rizal. - April 24, 2010 - Phillip's Sanctuary
Planning Your World Cup Car Rental in South Africa
Leading car rental agency Drive South Africa offers suggestions for visitors who plan to be hiring a car during the World Cup in South Africa this year, to get them to the various soccer games and other attractions during their stay. - April 24, 2010 - Drive South Africa
SpiceRoads Cycle Tours Launches Epic Bike Ride from Hanoi to Phuket
Three countries, 3,000 kilometers, 39 days – this ultimate bike ride organized by SpiceRoads Cycle Tours from Hanoi to Phuket will traverse through the best of what Vietnam, Laos and Thailand have to offer. - April 24, 2010 - SpiceRoads Co., Ltd
West Covina Symphony Orchestra Presents - "Beethoven Extravaganza" at 4pm on Sunday April 25, 2010
The West Covina Symphony Orchestra presents a "Beethoven Extravaganza," the 3rd concert of the"Music of the Masters" Series of full orchestra concerts, Sunday April 25, 2010, 4pm in the Haugh Performing Arts Center of Citrus College in Glendora, CA. - April 23, 2010 - West Covina Symphony Orchestra
GVI Begins Work with Rescued Street-Begging Elephants in Thailand
Build a new home for rescued elephants in Thailand and experience the “Land of the Free” with GVI, and make a difference by caring for your own elephant in the remote Surin Province of Eastern Thailand. - April 23, 2010 - Global Vision International (GVI)
Destination Upscale (destinationupscale.com), a City-Specific Search Engine for Luxury Goods and Services, Has Officially Launched Its Website
Destination Upscale (www.destinationupscale.com), a city-specific search engine for luxury goods and services, has officially launched its website in thirteen cities, including four international: Beijing, London, Paris, and Vancouver, BC. "It's been a significant process; we're a one-year old... - April 23, 2010 - Destination Upscale, Inc.
All Inclusive Excursions Invites You to Relax at the Resort at Marina Village
All Inclusive Excursions welcomes you to enjoy beautiful Cape Coral Florida and the Resort at Marina Village. One of Florida's newest luxury resorts, the Resort at Marina Village offers stunning views and richly appointed suites to enjoy on a Florida Vacation. Take advantage of a membership to All... - April 23, 2010 - All Inclusive Excursions
Volcanic Eruption in Iceland – Carhiremarket.com Assists with Cancellations, New Bookings and Booking Changes
The eruption of the volcano in Iceland last week Thursday has not only caused enormous turmoil in the air traffic and travel industry, but also in the car rental business. Countless requests for rental cars as well as cancellations were the order of the day as almost all European flights were... - April 23, 2010 - Carhiremarket
The World’s Finest Clubs: Swissôtel Offers Access to the Most Exclusive Clubs in Berlin, Istanbul and Shanghai
Guests taking advantage of Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts Finest Clubs Package can now gain admission to top clubs. The first hotels in the international hotel chain to offer this exclusive package are Swissôtel Berlin, Swissôtel The Bosphorus in Istanbul and Swissôtel Grand Shanghai; other hotels are to follow shortly. The package was created especially for guests who enjoy clubbing and who seek entertainment in the pulsing great cities of the world. - April 23, 2010 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
Purveyors of Time Personal Concierge & Destination Management Company Speaks at the Luxury Meetings Summit - April 18, 2010 - St. Regis, Monarch Beach, CA
A Meetings Industry Event Brings Together Pre-Qualified Meeting Planners and Luxury Hoteliers Together for a One-of-a-Kind Experience. - April 22, 2010 - Purveyors of Time
Holistic Healer's Directory Announces Newest Member: The Compounding Center Pharmacy
CloudNine Marketing welcomes their newest member, the Compounding Center Pharmacy of Phoenix, AZ. - April 22, 2010 - CloudNine Marketing
Travel, Explore, Discover the Globe Together
Globetrooper is excited to announce the official launch of Globetrooper.com, a website for travellers to create their own trips, join others' trips and travel the globe together. Co-founders, Todd Sullivan and Lauren McLeod, stumbled upon the concept when they searched for people to join a trek up... - April 22, 2010 - Globetrooper
Stylista New York City Shopping Tours Announces New Website Launch
Stylista Shopping Tours offers an array of interchangeable shopping packages to accommodate the consumer shopping preferences for vintage, luxury, couture, emerging or international designers, lingerie, home furnishings or limited editions. - April 22, 2010 - Stylista Shopping Tours
A Taste of India, with Rewarding Opportunities in Kerala with GVI
Ethical volunteering organization, Global Vision International (GVI), have recently launched a new volunteer project in Kerala, South India, working and teaching at orphanages and schools with vulnerable and underprivileged children. Volunteers experience a taste of the culture in India while making a significant difference in the lives of the children that GVI work with. - April 22, 2010 - Global Vision International (GVI)
Discover Mekong Delta in Style
Luxury Travel Company Unveils 4 days Mekong Delta Discovery in Style. - April 22, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
French-Speaking Markets Are Among the Top Three for Vietnam Tourism Sectors from Europe
Luxury Travel Company has named French Marie Garcia as its new Sales & Marketing Senior Executive. - April 21, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Facebook Becomes Real Time Location Based - Pocketweb with First Deep Geo Integration
Geo and mobile specialist Pocketweb showcases real time Pocket Life locations of connected friends, places and messages on Facebook. Service opens up Facebook for businesses and brands to extend their customer interaction in a Facebook context. - April 21, 2010 - Pocketweb
Triple Digit Growth Leads Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals to Seek Outside Capital
Sales growth encourages Vail based vacation rental company to expand into 36 new market locations. - April 21, 2010 - Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals
Yats Leisure Announces -Inclusive Golfing Packages for 2010 in Clark Philippines
Clark Philippines golfing packages include overnight stay at Clearwater plus one or two rounds of golf at the new and beautiful FAKGC golf course in Clark Philippines and quality meals also. - April 21, 2010 - Yats Leisure
DC Metro Food Tours Presents Gastronomic Georgetown Food Tour
Three and a half hour culinary walk highlights the cuisine and history of Georgetown. Food Tour runs Thursdays-Sundays 3:00-6:00pm beginning April 10, 2010. - April 20, 2010 - DC Metro Food Tours
Ready, Steady, Glide... The Segway Experience Comes to Cheshire
From 1st May 2010, Segway Smiles Limited will start operating an Authorised Segway Tour in Runcorn Cheshire. The off-road Segway experience is great fun for friends and family, mixing nature and eco-friendly technology. - April 19, 2010 - Segway Smiles Limited
New Concept for Backpackers in France: The Mini Campervans
ORIGIN Campervans is now offering campervans rental for backpackers visting France and Europe. Transport, accomodation and self catering, all in one. Much cheaper and compact than classic motorhomes these vans also have a very unique design. Europe was eagerly waiting this new tourism form which has already been enjoying a great success in Australia and New Zealand for the last decade. - April 19, 2010 - ORIGIN Campervans
C. Savannah Expands Its "Best Tours" List in 2010 in Savannah, Georgia
C. Savannah, Savannah Georgia’s one stop shop for the “Best Tours” in Savannah, expands its “Best Tours” list in 2010. “We only provide the best tours to our customers,” said Michael Preston of C. Savannah. “Our customers want to know that we have... - April 17, 2010 - C. Savannah, LLC
Celebrate Earth Month with AdventureSmith Explorations: 100 Trees Planted Per Guest Booking
For Earth Month AdventureSmith Explorations is Partnering with Trees for the Future to Plant Over 40,000 Trees in 2010. - April 17, 2010 - AdventureSmith Explorations
The Best Western Boulder Inn in Boulder, CO Has Received the Best Western Chairman’s Award, the Hotel Chain’s Highest Honor for Outstanding Quality Standards
The Chairman’s Award recognizes Best Western International hotels with an annual quality assessment inspection score of 980 or more points out of a possible 1,000. The Boulder Inn received a score of 993 points placing it in the top five percent of 2,400 hotels in North America. Hotels must... - April 17, 2010 - Best Western Boulder Inn
Fairweather Cruises Now Accepting Reservations for Cruises During Vancouver’s “Celebration of Light”
Vancouver cruises are always in high demand during the Summer months, but especially so during Vancouver’s annual “Celebration of Light,” a fireworks festival that occurs this year on July 21st, 24th, 28th and concludes on July 31st. Fairweather Cruises, an organizer of Vancouver... - April 17, 2010 - Fair Weather Cruises
Brisbane Holiday Village Achieves the First AAA Tourism 5-Star Cabin Accommodation Rating in Queensland, Australia
Family owned and operated Brisbane Holiday Village, located at Eight Mile Plains (12 minutes south of Brisbane City), is setting the benchmark for holiday cabin accommodation in Queensland after achieving the first 5-Star AAA Tourism rating in the state. - April 16, 2010 - Brisbane Holiday Village
Diversity Hotels Launches New Premium Promotion System
Spanish independent hotel specialist launches new option allowing hotels to choose their positioning via a Pay-Per-Click model. - April 16, 2010 - Diversity Hotels
Sunreef Yachts Unveils New Fast and Performant Catamaran - the Sunreef 80 Ultimate
After ten years of successful development in the world of luxury, custom made and top quality catamarans and all its sailing, power yachts and superyachts, Sunreef Yachts launches a new range of performing fast cruisers from 80 to 150 feet. The first one from the range will be the Sunreef 80 Ultimate. - April 16, 2010 - Sunreef Yachts
Korea: Be Inspired Revitalise Body and Soul - New Tourism Magazine Out Now
The Korea Tourism Organisation (KTO) in London, UK and Sports Travel News has co-published a new magazine - Korea: Be inspired - revitalise body and soul. - April 16, 2010 - Sports Travel News
The Focus is on the Films in this Unique Guidebook to the Disney World® Resort by Author Brent Dodge - Published by Dog Ear Publishing
Disney enthusiast Brent Dodge has created a whole new guidebook to one of America’s most beloved destinations: the Walt Disney World Resort. From Screen to Theme isn’t organized geographically, but rather according to some of the most popular movies, providing fun facts, locations of character meet and greets and references to the film throughout the resort. - April 16, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
Web Marketing Team Presents the Section "Accommodation & Hotels" on About Liguria.com
The new tourist guide About Liguria.com created by Web Marketing team now offers a special section dedicated to Accommodation and Hotels in Liguria, Italy. - April 16, 2010 - Web Marketing Team srl