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Chicago Comics Perform Comedy for Lake Delton Wisconsin Fund Raiser
On July 19, 2008 three Chicago comics will perform at a fund raiser with all proceeds going to the Lake Delton Fund. Lake Delton Wi, was devastated during recent storms as a levee broke away and the entire lake literally emptied. Ricky March, Brad Fowler and Stacy Crawley will bring laughter to the Dells Comedy Club with the hopes of raising money to help the area businesses that depend on the summer lake activity for their livelihood. - July 06, 2008 - Laugh All Nite, Inc.
Naked Ice Cream in Palm Springs - A Fun, Cool Way to Celebrate Nude Recreation Week
Every year more and more people are celebrating America's freedoms by choosing to do it the most fun way possible by vacationing at nudist resorts or nude beaches. Nude Recreation Week reminds people that you don't have to settle for the same old boring chain hotel vacations each year. Pack light and say goodbye to funny tanlines forever. - July 06, 2008 - The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa
RoomFT.com
Homeowners to Profit Despite Credit Crunch. RoomFT (Room for Travellers - http://www.roomft.com ), a website matching tourists and visitors looking for a crash pad for as little as 1 night with homeowners looking to cash in on a spare room, has signed its two thousandth member less than 7 months after launching in November 2007. The first website of its kind, RoomFT now has members in more than 60 countries and has 1,800 rooms on offer. - July 06, 2008 - Roomft.com
Families Travel with the Convenience of One Tiny Suitcase
As airlines tighten their baggage allowance policies, there is a new services to help family travelers cope with the crunch. Just how do you get through the airport with a baby, a car seat, a stroller, a play pen and a diaper bag brimming with a week’s worth of baby supplies? You... - July 05, 2008 - One Tiny Suitcase Baby Equipment Rentals
Laser Maze Challenge at Lonestar Yogi
Lonestar Yogi in Waller, Texas has the first Laser Maze Challenge in the state. Created by Funovation, the Laser Maze is a new and different way to challenge yourself and the kids while camping and relaxing. - July 05, 2008 - Lonestar Yogi
MEXLend Closes First Puerto Vallarta Scotiabank Dollar Loan
Leading Mexico Mortgage Broker Partners with Scotiabank to Offer More Options to Foreign Investors. - July 04, 2008 - MEXLend
12,000 Miles in a Golf Kart - Just to Find Art?
This summer, two friends from Denver will travel the country in a golf kart (yes, a golf kart) to discover, inspire, and expose everyday art in the fabric of America. The 100-day journey began in Rialto, California on May 20. Jeremy Make and Andy Raney picked up their 1997 Club Car golf kart -... - July 04, 2008 - Kart Across America
Epoque Hotels First International Conference Held in Barcelona
Over fifty hoteliers from international destinations gathered to discuss and analyze industry trends. - July 04, 2008 - Epoque Hotels
Wake Field University Student Spends a Month Teaching Children in Uganda
Nicole Russo, an English major at the Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC, spent four weeks this summer volunteering in a local primary school in the Mutundwe neighborhood of Kampala, Uganda as part of the Volunteer Abroad program operated by A Broader View Volunteers. - July 03, 2008 - A Broader View Volunteer Corp
Orlando Vacation Home Summer Blowout Sale
Advantage Vacation Homes in Kissimmee, FL offers consumers a great alternative to vacationing by Disney with the surging price of gasoline. - July 03, 2008 - Advantage Vacation Homes
Where Can You Stretch the Pound Furthest This Summer? Holiday Experts Holidays-Direct.co.uk Give Advice on Where to Go Without Breaking the Bank
Online travel experts, Holidays-direct.co.uk, are offering advice for holidaymakers on where to go to get the most for their money this summer. Fantastic savings on a range of hot spot destinations can be found on www.holidays-direct.co.uk. - July 03, 2008 - Midlands Co-operative Society
Looking for a Fun Summer Vacation? Dare to Go Bare in Palm Springs with the Terra Cotta Inn's Sizzling Summer No Tan Lines Special Offer.
Tired of the same old boring chain hotel vacations? Looking for a new, fun, exotic vacation experience? Now is the time to try a clothing optional vacation. Topless and nude sunbathing is the fastest growing trend in the travel industry. And Palm Springs, CA is the sunniest city in the US and the perfect summertime travel destination for your first nude vacation. - July 02, 2008 - The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa
The Courtyard Dallas DFW Airport North Offers Premium Shopping Package at Grapevine Mills Mall
Courtyard Dallas DFW Airport North is the pinnacle of convenience and entertainment. Now you can experience the ease of their airport location and the enjoyment of Grapevine Mills Mall with their Grapevine Mills Mall Shopping Package. The package includes: · Deluxe accommodations with one... - July 02, 2008 - Courtyard Dallas DFW Airport North
WritingTravellers: User Generated Guidebooks; Open Guidebooks Project Rediscovers the Planet
The travel business changed tremendously because of the Internet and the travel guide business will follow the same path. WritingTravellers is a new initiative that combines techniques and technologies from the so called Web 2.0 to support the whole process of making guidebooks: from writing them to printing and distributing them. A new phenomena is born: user generated guides. - July 02, 2008 - WritingTravellers
Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket Unveils Signature Travel Services
Global Guests of The Luxury Collection Will Now Enjoy Luggage Free Travel and Access to a World of News Publications Thanks to New Partnerships with Luggage Forward and NewspaperDirect. - July 02, 2008 - Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket
Glide Through Raleigh History This July 4th Weekend with a Narrated Segway Tour of Downtown Raleigh
The high cost of gas is keeping many Triangle residents home this Fourth of July weekend, but one fun way to make the most of staying local – and celebrating Raleigh history – is by taking a guided Segway tour of downtown Raleigh. Triangle Segway, whose dealership is located in historic... - June 30, 2008 - Triangle Glides
Steady Stream of Seniors, and Others, Seeking Homes Outside the USA
Livtopia's success filling Discovery Weekends in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and Costa Rica has led to a second July Rivera May Weekend and an August Merida Mexico "On-the-Ground" Discovery Weekend. - June 29, 2008 - Livtopia
Fort Worth Offers Sizzling Summer Savings for Travelers
Understanding that many cost-conscious travelers are opting to vacation closer to home this summer, the Fort Worth Convention & Visitors Bureau is offering sizzling specials in its “Summer Stay & Save” promotion. From June 23 through September 15, travelers can visit... - June 29, 2008 - Fort Worth Convention & Visitors Bureau
Capital City Green – RezHub.com's Green Travel Hub Announces a Top 10 List of DC's Greenest Hotels
Travelers who are looking to green up their visit will have no problem doing so in DC. The city that is home to so many of this country's historical sights and leaders, is also leading the way to a cleaner and greener future. DC is even home to some of the greenest hotels in the country. - June 29, 2008 - RezHub.com
Video Travel Guides - New Generation from TravelGuide.TV
www.travelguide.tv launches Video Guides for major Cities. Now, the arrival of video tourist guides covering major city destinations across the world. In a move forward from the online text based tourism guides of the last decade TravelGuide.TV presents video travel guides for major cities. On a... - June 29, 2008 - TravelGuide.TV
RNCOS Releases a New Report - Opportunities in Malaysian Tourism Industry (2007-2009)
RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled, "Opportunities in Malaysian Tourism Industry (2007-2009)" to its report gallery. With the Malaysian tourism industry growing rapidly, the report provides an in-depth analysis of the present and future prospects of the Malaysian tourism industry. - June 29, 2008 - RNCOS
Owners Perspective Magazine Gives Sneak Peak at First Edition for Timeshare & Fractional Owners
The independent consumer magazine for the timeshare, fractional, destination club and private residence club industry aimed specifically at existing and prospective owners is only two weeks away from launch at www.ownersperspective.com. - June 28, 2008 - Perspective International Ltd
Timeshare & Fractional Developers Get New Resource
The once named Timeshare Suppliers Guide has been re-branded to the Perspective Buyers Guide and available at www.perspectivebuyersguide.com - June 28, 2008 - Perspective International Ltd
Getting a Good Last Minute Deal Has Become Easier at www.holistay.com
Summer holidays are getting closer. Right now, countless last minute deals are being offered and leave many costumers confused: are they really cheaper; are they serious and well organized? Holistay has a new solution for this problem: All available last minute deals are already included in the total price. That makes it easier to find and to compare available offers - without endless search and stress. - June 28, 2008 - Holistay
Hotel Posta Auctions Vacation Packages on LuxuryLink.com
LuxuryLink.com, the world's premier online luxury travel resource, announces the addition of the luxurious, Hotel Posta in Italy, to their prestigious collection of hotels, spas, vacation packages and cruises throughout the world. - June 27, 2008 - Luxury Link LLC.
The Italian Culinary Academy at the International Culinary Center Offers a Summer Special
The Italian Culinary Academy, sister school of the world-class French Culinary Institute in New York, has announced a $2,000 reduction in the tuition for its Italian Culinary Experience course that begins August 12, 2008. - June 27, 2008 - Italian Culinary Academy
Galavanting – Online Women’s Travel Magazine Poised to Launch
With thousands of visitors in the weeks leading up to its official launch on July 15th, Galavanting, the new online women’s travel magazine, expects a large readership to enjoy its first monthly issue. Editors-in-chief Kim Mance and Katy Quissell have recruited contributors who range from... - June 27, 2008 - Galavanting Productions, LLC
The Beijing 2008 Olympic Games Cannot Satisfy Worldwide Ticket Demand … Yet HotelsCombined.com Can Satisfy Worldwide Accommodation Demand
One World, One Dream is the theme of the Beijing Games - and if overseas ticket demand is any indicator, the whole world wants to be in Beijing for the Games to live their dream. Unfortunately Beijing Games organizers cannot satisfy worldwide ticket demand. But it is not just about trying to get... - June 27, 2008 - HotelsCombined
Just Launched iStayGreen.org Helps Travelers Separate Green from Greenwashing
Greenwashing is a big problem in travel, especially with hotels, and the newly launched social network travel website iStayGreen.org plans to separate truly "Green" from hoteliers employing sneaky PR tactics to appear eco-friendly. - June 27, 2008 - iStayGreen.org
The 2nd International Marlin and Tuna Fishing Tournament
The International Marlin and Tuna Fishing Tournament enters its second year this year with last year’s competition drawing thousands of participants from all over the world including the United States and Canada. This year’s tournament begins on July 10th and ends on July 12th, 2008,... - June 27, 2008 - Riviera Nayarit
Experience Riviera Nayarit On-Line; New Destination Unveils Website Videos
Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit Unveils Website Videos: Experience the New Vacation Paradise On-Line. For the first time, view the Riviera Nayarit, Mexico’s newest vacation paradise, without having to leave the comfort of your own desk. The vacation Mecca which unfolds just 10 minutes north... - June 27, 2008 - Riviera Nayarit
"Discover Our Treasures Online" Then Experience It for Free
Watch Videos and Enter in a Chance to Win a Free Vacation to Riviera Nayarit. Travel professionals can now watch videos on the Riviera Nayarit website, www.RivieraNayarit.com and enter in a chance to win a vacation to Mexico’s newest destination, Riviera Nayarit, for free. The prize is... - June 27, 2008 - Riviera Nayarit
HotelClub Launches a Sponsorship Scheme with a Difference
HotelClub launches a sponsorship scheme with a difference by offering help to smaller businesses and organizations. Registration is made easy by going to the online application page at http://www.hotelclub.com/sponsorship. - June 26, 2008 - HotelClub
SAGPS Adventure Tours Launches Revolutionary GPS Guided Walking Tours in Historic St. Augustine
Self-guided GPS multimedia walking tours provide tourists with significantly enhanced tourism experiences in haunted St. Augustine, Florida. - June 26, 2008 - AudioConexus Inc.
People Know How Announces the Launch of Its Specialist Hospitality Recruitment Platform
People Know How, the specialist hospitality recruitment platform, announces the launch of its recruitment platform www.peopleknowhow.co.uk to support hotels and recruiters to recruit the best candidates for mid to senior level hospitality jobs. - June 26, 2008 - PeopleKnowHow
Capital Cruises Launches Captivating GPS Audio Tours in 6 Languages in the Nation’s Capital
Capital Cruises Enhances Sightseeing Experiences and Removes Language Barriers for Foreign Language Travelers in Ottawa. - June 25, 2008 - AudioConexus Inc.
RNCOS Releases a New Report- Asian Medical Tourism Analysis (2008-2012)
RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled, "Asian Medical Tourism Analysis (2008-2012)” to its report gallery. The report provides an insight into the Asian medical tourism market. The past, present and future potential of the five biggest Asian markets - India,... - June 25, 2008 - RNCOS
Volante Systems Hospitality Software "Checks In" at the Southampton Inn & Spa
Toronto based hospitality software company Volante POS Systems was contracted to consolidate all guest services at this Inn & Spa, allowing for a stress free, seamless guest experience. - June 25, 2008 - Volante POS Systems
DFI Live Event in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
DFILive will have a live event in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in conjunction with First Steps to Success with Dani Johnson that same weekend. - June 24, 2008 - Freedom Choice Int'l Inc.
Orlando Scooter Rental Company Gives Seriously Ill Kids the Mobility They Need to be Kids. Starlight Starbright Children’s Foundation Partners with Scooter Vacations
Starlight Starbright Children’s Foundation announced today the launching of its new partnership with Orlando Scooter Rental Company Scooter Vacations. This new partnership will give seriously ill kids the mobility they need to be kids. Scooter Vacations offers a range of luxurious mobility scooters to vacationers visiting Orlando and attractions such as Sea World, Universal Orlando and Walt Disney World. - June 24, 2008 - Scooter Vacations
Green Festival and Reggae Concert in Mohawk, NY - July 26th 2008
All day reggae concert and green festival supporting the environment and supporting cultural awareness. - June 23, 2008 - Safflyn Corporation
Free Gas Cards - Relief at Last from LA's Le Petite Retreat Day Spa
Free gas cards for spa visits in this tough economy being offered by Los Angeles' Le Petite Retreat day spa. - June 23, 2008 - Le Petite Retreat day spa - Los Angeles
Rezgo.com Chosen for Round Three of New Ventures Innovation Competition
Rezgo, a free online booking solution for tour and activity companies, has been selected for round three of the New Ventures Innovation Competition. - June 21, 2008 - Rezgo
VillaCentre Launch New Website
VillaCentre, the UK's leading direct specialist agent for unpackaged quality villa holidays, announced today that the company has launched a new website. Developed over nine months at a cost of £70,000, the site went live on Wednesday, May 21st, 2008, and can be viewed at www.villacentre.co.uk. - June 20, 2008 - Villa Centre
Accessories Worldwide LTD Announces Export Expansion
Capitalizing on foreign currency strength and favorable trade agreements, Accessories Worldwide LTD introduces an expanded export division. Beyond their kitting and installation capabilities offered on http://www.awwltd.com to the American hospitality, institutional, and healthcare markets, the company now provides worldwide “door-to-door” kitting solutions for major projects. - June 20, 2008 - Accessories Worldwide
Travelers Seeking Vacation Value Find It on New Website
Amenity Services, Inc. unveils a new website, www.GetMoreVacations.com, that connects travelers to vacation rental properties in Florida, Alabama and North Carolina. These properties provide guests with complimentary golf, deep sea fishing, dolphin cruises, eco-tours, water parks, new-release DVD’s and more. - June 19, 2008 - Amenity Services Inc.
Tax Sheltered Asset Protection and Appreciation in Paradise- Free eSeminar on Costa Rica Real Estate
Costa Rica Real Estate E-Seminar Invitation Date: June 24, 2008 Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (Est.) Costa Rica has one of the most appealing investment environments in the world. One of the reasons being its tax system is much less complicated than the United States, Canada and Europe, offering great... - June 19, 2008 - Hacienda Matapalo
2008 Maine Lobster Chef of the Year Finalist, Chef Pete Murphy from the Historic Russell House in Boothbay Harbor, Maine
The competition co-sponsored by the Maine Lobster Promotion Council and Maine Food & Lifestyle Magazine include awards for “Best Overall,” “People’s Choice” and a “Maine Lobster Emerging Talent Award.” The winner will represent Maine at the Great American Seafood Cook-off taking place August 2-3rd in New Orleans. - June 19, 2008 - Compass Rose Events and Catering Companies
Hilton Head Vacation Rentals Company Lets Guests Go Keyless
With plane tickets, sunglasses, cell phones and more, room keys are just one more thing to keep up with when you’re on vacation. But a system offered by Sunset Rentals, an upscale vacation rental company on Hilton Head Island, makes losing keys a thing of the past and lets guests focus on... - June 19, 2008 - Mettler PR
Win a Trip to Stevenswood Spa Resort at LuxuryLink.com
LuxuryLink.com, the world's premier online luxury travel resource, announces a contest in partnership with Stevenswood Spa Resort to fly one lucky winner and a guest to an intimate Northern Californian retreat. Experience the beauty of Mendocino, California with a three-night luxury vacation... - June 19, 2008 - Luxury Link LLC.