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SellingCR.com™ Announces Launch of Costa Rica’s Finest Portal Site
Recently SellingCR (http://www.sellingcr.com) launched Costa Rica’s first premium content portal site for all news and activities pertaining primarily to the southern zones of Costa Rica including Dominical, Perez Zeledon, Uvita, Costa Ballena and more. - May 17, 2008 - SellingCR.com
Fans Make Plans to See EURO 2008 with Roadtrips
EURO Final Travel Packages still available through Roadtrips, the Ultimate in Sports Travel. - May 17, 2008 - Roadtrips Inc
The World’s Leading Green Resort Achieves the World’s First Live Earth Certification
AquaCity Resort, Slovakia has become the first destination in the world to achieve `Live Earth’ certification, which recognises and certifies global standards of sustainability. - May 17, 2008 - AquaCity
Two Guys, One Country, No Maps; Real Men Ask for Directions
Two 24 year old men from Toronto, Canada, are doing something that most people would try to avoid like the plague. They're going to travel the country of Ireland with no maps, relying solely on the directions given to them by the people they meet along the way. - May 17, 2008 - realmenaskfordirections.com
Formost President to Donate to China Relief Efforts
A $30,000 donation to the disaster relief efforts related to the devastating May 12 earthquake in China is being given by Joseph Chen, President of Foremost Groups Inc., of East Hanover. The company, with manufacturing operations in China, also announced that it will match any employee donations,... - May 16, 2008 - Foremost Groups, Inc.
Join Miss World Tatana Kucharova, Tomas Bata and Many Other Distinguished Guests and Models in Czech Spring Gala Celebration of One-of-a-Kind Travel Exhibition ZliNY
On May 20th, the Czech Center New York will host a spring gala at the Museum of Arts and Design to celebrate the travel exhibition “ZliNY” and to honor Tomas Bata,91, the son of Zlin's founder, philanthropist and Chairman of the Bata Shoe Company. Zlin in New York is the most... - May 16, 2008 - Czech Center New York
1842 Inn Joins the Prestigious LuxuryLink.com Collection
LuxuryLink.com, the world's premier online luxury travel resource, announces the addition of the 1842 Inn to their prestigious collection of hotels, spas, vacation packages and cruises throughout the world. - May 16, 2008 - Luxury Link LLC.
Former Stella Hospitality Group Online Marketing Executive Joins the HotelsCombined.com Team
Hotel meta-search company HotelsCombined.com appoints new Director of Business Development. - May 16, 2008 - HotelsCombined
Package at Five Diamond Charleston Hotel Lets Rebate Receivers De-"Tax" and Relax
A new package at Charleston's AAA Five Diamond Wentworth Mansion® lets guests take a break from money and tax talk and enjoy a relaxing getaway to one of America's most historic cities for the cost of their government rebate. - May 16, 2008 - Circa 1886
Miami Beach Landmark Building is Sold
The Lincoln Building, in the very heart of South Beach, is sold to a local partnership. - May 15, 2008 - MCJC, Inc.
New Service at LoyaltyMatch.com Helps Raise Profile and Cash for Non-Profit Groups of All Sizes and Interests
Community Commerce™ launched by LoyaltyMatch.com, the online marketplace for frequent flier and loyalty program miles and points collectors, is a new and innovative way for people to help good causes. Churches, schools, sports teams, community groups and other causes large and small can benefit. - May 15, 2008 - LoyaltyMatch.com
Explore Ha Long Bay with Indochina Sails Cruise Ship
Ha Long bay is very picturesque with many magnificent landscapes and seascapes. Nowadays it sparkles even more with the appearance of big sea sails printed with the letters Indochina Sails. In the immense atmosphere permeated with sunlight and wind, one suddenly feels lonely. In the distance,... - May 15, 2008 - Indochina Sails - Luxury Cruises in Halong Bay
VillaCentre Announce €64,000 Air Conditioning Investment
VillaCentre, the UK's leading direct specialist agent for unpackaged quality villa holidays, today announced plans to install new energy efficient air conditioning units throughout their portfolio of luxury villas. In addition to the air conditioning units already in place, an extra 200 portable units will be fitted across 120 villas in France, Spain and Portugal. - May 15, 2008 - Villa Centre
Luxury Travel Catalogue Takes Russia by Storm
International Leisure World is Russia's first Catalogue of Luxury Travel providing an excellent platform for International luxury travel suppliers to market directly to high net worth Russian travellers. - May 15, 2008 - International Leisure World, Russia
Celebrating 175 Years of Nantucket Freedom at the Century House, 175th Anniversary of the Inn and the 25th Anniversary as Innkeepers
The 16-room Century House celebrates twice this year. First, it is the only inn on Nantucket that celebrates 175 years of continuous operation, as the oldest guesthouse on the island. Second, innkeeper duo Gerry Connick and Jean Ellen Heron celebrate 25 years of making their own Century House history. - May 15, 2008 - Century House
MaMaison Pokrovka Suite Hotel Auctions Vacation Packages with LuxuryLink.com
LuxuryLink.com, the world's premier online luxury travel resource, announces the addition of the MaMaison Pokrovka Suite Hotel to their prestigious collection of hotels, spas, vacation packages and cruises throughout the world. - May 15, 2008 - Luxury Link LLC.
World Resorts International’s Hits 1000 Member Mark
World Resorts International (WRI), a private luxury travel partner that specializes in providing its members with access to discounted rates on timeshares worldwide without timeshare ownership, has officially grown to over 1000 members. With its debut, WRI introduced a new “evolution”... - May 15, 2008 - World Resorts International
Stay at the Brand New Park Hyatt Beijing During the Summer Games
Travelers looking for rooms at one of Beijing's finest hotels during the Summer Games can still book travel packages, including guaranteed Summer Games tickets, through Roadtrips, the Ultimate in Sports Travel. Located in Beijing's tallest building, the Park Hyatt Beijing is currently under... - May 15, 2008 - Roadtrips Inc
Around Greece and the Greek Islands in 2 weeks
A special tour for those who are tired of tours… Cooking in Plaka, sightseeing in Olympia and Corinth, Nafplion, Mycenae and extracting wine in Delphi, only before dipping in the blue Aegean and experience the Cycladic Islands in its best. Just two weeks in Greece. - May 15, 2008 - Greeka.com
Online Hotel Reservations Company EasyToBook.com Becomes a Major Global Player
EasyToBook.com, an online hotel booking agency offering quality rooms for the lowest discount prices, is currently rolling out an extensive and ambitious expansion operation. 2,400 new destinations and over 20,000 hotels worldwide are being added from now through July 2008. - May 15, 2008 - EasyToBook.com
Jon Jen Charters Kicks Off Marlin and Dorado Fishing Season
Jon Jen Charters is having great success in locating big Dorado, Marlin, and Sailfish on day trips from San Carlos, Mexico. Based at the Sea of Cortez in Santa Rosalia, Sonora, Mexico, ideal deep sea fishing expeditions are available on a reservation basis. - May 15, 2008 - Jon Jen Charters
Bizymoms.com is in the Business of Helping the Woman at Home. People at Bizymoms.com Know Firsthand How Hard It Can be to Get a Home Business Off the Ground Since They Are All Home Business Owners Themselves.
Everyone at http://www.bizymoms.com believes in three core traits of success for the woman at home; determination, motivation and an idea. This is why, over the last ten years, Bizymoms has made motivating and supporting women their top priority. “Bizymoms.com committed to providing the best... - May 15, 2008 - Bizy Moms
EclipseSpa Adds Plant Power to Bath and Beauty Products
EclipseSpa leverages the restorative powers of plants to enhance beauty and health. - May 14, 2008 - EclipseSpa
Simon Calder Hosts Travel Industry Charity Pub Quiz
Travel journalist Simon Calder is to host a travel industry charity pub quiz on the 27th of May in London to raise money for the Family Holiday Association, a UK charity that gives children in need the chance of a break away with their family. - May 14, 2008 - Family Holiday Association
O.B.S. Launched the Mountain Resort Reservation Platform GoGoSKI.com
The company OBS d.o.o. (Online Booking System) launched last winter season the test version of GoGoSKI.com, one of the first online booking system specialized in mountain resort tourism. - May 14, 2008 - O.B.S.
Leigh Rowe Joins Places - Real Estate Firm Specializing in Luxury Properties
Experienced, professional sales associate, Leigh Rowe, has joined Mt. Pleasant-based Places Real Estate. - May 13, 2008 - Places Real Estate
Techmagnate, a New Delhi Based IT Firm Bags Prestigious Medical Tourism Portal Project
Techmagnate, a New Delhi based IT firm, has bagged prestigious order of developing and managing the complete web portal on medical tourism for All India Medical Tourism Company. Techmagnate will not only design the website but also take care of all its programming and content management needs. - May 13, 2008 - Techmagnate
General Lachlan McIntosh, King Georgia II, Sherman, Cotton Factors, Are Only a Few of the Historic Items Now on Display at Circa Savannah
King George II in 1732, by granting a charter to James Oglethorpe, the King created the Province of Georgia in British North America, which was named after him. Two hundred and seventy-six years later, Circa Savannah is proud to have original signed documents from the King whom the state is named after. - May 12, 2008 - C. Savannah, LLC
The Cloister at Sea Island Auctions Vacation Packages with LuxuryLink.com
LuxuryLink.com, the world's premier online luxury travel resource, announces the addition of The Cloister at Sea Island to their prestigious collection of hotels, spas, vacations and cruises throughout the world. - May 11, 2008 - Luxury Link LLC.
Fuel Hikes Don’t Faze Apollo
Crude oil prices of nearly US$124 a barrel have not impacted leisure vehicle operator Apollo Motorhome Holidays. Business continues to boom for the company’s 13 branches providing motorhome, campervan, 4WD and car rental vehicles throughout Australia, New Zealand and the USA. - May 10, 2008 - Apollo Motorhomes
The Brewery Gulch Inn Auctions Vacation Packages with LuxuryLink.co
LuxuryLink.com, the world's premier online luxury travel resource, announces the addition of the Brewery Gulch Inn to their prestigious collection of hotels, spas, vacation packages and cruises throughout the world. Cradled on a sylvan hillside overlooking Smuggler's Cove in Mendocino, the Brewery... - May 10, 2008 - Luxury Link LLC.
Best Places Hawaii Announces the 10 Best Beaches in Hawaii
Best Places Hawaii announces the 10 best beaches in Hawaii based on scenic beauty, great swimming, snorkeling, amenities, sunsets, easy access, and more. - May 10, 2008 - Best Places Hawaii
Homeless Man Travels Around the World -- Gary Garner
Over 100 million people throughout the world are homeless, according to the United Nations Center for Human Settlement. But given the choice, would anybody actually want to live that way? - May 09, 2008 - Gary Garner
Cruise Industry Insider Reports the Best Time to Buy a Cruise
Year-long study of over 5,000 cruises reveals when cruise lines publish the lowest and highest prices. CruiseFuse previews a report and offers advice for finding the lowest price on Suites at Carnival, Celebrity, Holland-America, Norwegian, Princess and Royal Caribbean. Advanced copies of the most in-depth report on cruise prices ever available by request. - May 09, 2008 - CruiseFuse
Latest LGBT Travel Marketing Research: Train Staff How to Better Serve Gay Market Customers
Most travelers take being able to relax, and feel comfortable being themselves on vacation, entirely for granted. But not so most gays and lesbians, who consistently rate the welcome they receive as a factor critical to the success of their vacation. Now, a new online training accreditation program gives tourism staff the skills they need to understand and allay gay travelers' concerns to experience a truly 'gay-comfortable' vacation. - May 08, 2008 - Out Now
All InnPoints Properties Upgrade to MyCRS Central Reservation System
InnPoints Worldwide is pleased to announce they have successfully migrated all 1700 hotel clients to MyCRS, their innovative central reservation solution. First launched in April 2007, the customer-centric MyCRS features comprehensive inventory and rate management — including derived rates... - May 08, 2008 - InnPoints Worldwide
AffordableTours.com Launches Resorts Division
Online travel agency offers competitive prices on worldwide vacations, including Mexico, Hawaii, Caribbean & Europe. - May 08, 2008 - AffordableTours.com
Freedom Direct Reports Strong Bookings for Summer 2008 Despite Economic Concerns
Summer holiday bookings have not suffered despite all the concerns over the economic situation, nor has the strong Euro affected the popularity of holidays in Spain and other favourite holiday destinations in Europe, reports online travel agency Freedom Direct. - May 08, 2008 - Freedom Direct
Convert Assist (www.convertassist.com) Launches a New, Free Online Service as a One-Stop Site for Any Conversion Needs
Convert Assist (www.convertassist.com) launches a new, free online service as a one-stop site for any conversion needs. Its features currency conversion, global time, clothing sizes, translation and pronunciation of words and text, file conversion, video resizing (from a file or a website like YouTube) for mobile or PDA, photo resizing and digital art, Roman numeral converter, ZIP code finder and maps, and a growing service portfolio. - May 07, 2008 - convertassist.com
Screen Door Restaurant Offering Limited Number of Opening Night Reservations to Public
Scott Jones, the proprietor and creator of Screen Door Restaurant has announced that the restaurant is accepting a limited number of reservations to join his invited guests on the first night of dinner service, the evening of Saturday, May 31. Screen Door Executive Chef Fitzgerald Dodd will be debuting his unique dinner menu for the first time following two weeks of private previews and receptions. - May 07, 2008 - Screen Door Restaurant
Before You Pack, Get with a YowEXPERT
One of the newest social travel networks to hit cyberspace has recently unveiled its newest service. YowEXPERT is the latest feature of YowTRIP.com, the free platform launched last September that connects its members with other travelers around the world. YowEXPERT allows travel enthusiasts to... - May 07, 2008 - YowTRIP
ExoticBuddha.com Launched in Nepal
ExoticBuddha.com, a community travel portal about Nepal, has officially completed its first phase today. The portal serves as a comprehensive guide to travel in Nepal. - May 07, 2008 - ExoticBuddha.com
Trust in Rate Tiger’s New VP
Ragnar Strerath appointed VP Product Development. - May 07, 2008 - eRevMax Inc.
QSR Magazine Columnist Nominated for 58th Annual Journalist Award
QSR magazine announced today the nomination of columnist Roy Bergold to the 58th annual Green Eyeshade Awards for outstanding achievement in journalism. - May 06, 2008 - QSR Magazine
Launch of The SaVVy Discovery™ - the Ultimate in Tailormade Holidays
The SaVVy Club® - London’s first boutique events club, has announced the launch of The SaVVy Discovery™ its new bespoke holiday service that is exclusively for its members. Through one point of contact, members can gain travel advice, holiday suggestions and tailor-made packages to suit any individual. - May 04, 2008 - The SaVVy Club Limited
Circa Savannah Acquires Rare Collection of Golf Autographs and Signed Memorabilia
Tiger Woods won his twelfth major in 2006 at the PGA Championship at Medinah. Today, Circa Savannah now displays the 88th PGA Championship flag signed by the winner (Tiger Woods) and over 40 other participants. - May 03, 2008 - C. Savannah, LLC
Bouyant British Tourism Keeps Lanzarote Property Market Afloat
Despite the credit crunch and the weakening pound, tourist visitor numbers to Lanzarote have soared during the first quarter of 2008. According to figures recently released by Spanish airports operator AENA and the Cabildo de Lanzarote. The official statistics reveal that Lanzarote´s key... - May 01, 2008 - Lanzarote Guidebook
Wanderlust and Lipstick is Developing New Video Series to Inform and Encourage Women to Travel
New video series to provide women travelers with information and encouragement on how to travel the world. - May 01, 2008 - Wanderlust and Lipstick
Savour the World at EAT! Vancouver
Culinary tourism -- where food and drink related activities are the attractions -- is experiencing a surge, as demand for trips that include food and wine continues to rises. - May 01, 2008 - evalu8.org Media Inc.
Travelrobe Urges Customers to Use Heathrow Airport Parking Despite T5’s Setback
The disenchanted opening of Heathrow's new Terminal still has customers furious over flight cancellations, luggage chaos and the long queues that were endured for several weeks - May 01, 2008 - Travelrobe