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Vacation Company Goes Wireless
Vacation Rental company in Hilton Head now offers free wireless internet in every one of over 280 properties. - April 17, 2008 - Vacation Company
World's Most Adventurous Honeymoon Launched This Week
U.S. company launches brand new itinerary that promises to be the "world's most adventurous honeymoon." Elements of the trip include spending the night on a deserted island, kayaking to outer villages, sky diving, wild boar hunting and white water rafting the deep jungle rivers. - April 17, 2008 - Fiji Adventures
New Courses Exclusively for Women Make Perfect Girlfriend Escapes
Women’s Escape Weeks in 2008 include several different on-water retreats – three in sailing and one for operating power boats. These days, it’s all about finding an activity that allows women to be in command of their lives. That’s what makes these escapes so special; getting out on the water, with confidence to take the helm comfortably. - April 17, 2008 - Offshore Sailing School
Travel Website to Donate Fifty Percent of Revenue to Children's Charities
LayoverGuru.com will donate 50% of all web site revenue to two children's charities. - April 17, 2008 - Layover Guru
Tripology Performs for Travel Specialists; the Proof is in the Profits
Jonathan Haraty, a home-based independent travel specialist has tripled his profits since joining Tripology in March 2007. Melody Hagerman, owner of Travel the Horizon is using Tripology.com to recession-proof her 25 year old business. Tripology is an online travel referral service that connects... - April 16, 2008 - Tripology.com
Apollo Expands to Tasmania
Apollo Motorhome Holidays announced today that Tasmanian travellers will enjoy increased competition in the motorhome rental market when it expands operations to Hobart in September. - April 16, 2008 - Apollo Motorhomes
Travelrobe Launches Its UK Airport Parking Site
The British Travel group Travelrobe announced the launch of its new airport parking site in the UK. - April 15, 2008 - Travelrobe
isABelt Ltd Will be at FAME Show 5/4-5/6 booth #2930 at Jacob Javitz Convention Center NYC
The isAbelt girls are doing their second FAME show on Sunday May 4th-Tuesday May 6th at the Jacob Javitz Convention Center in New York City and will be located at booth #2930. IsABelt has sold over 20000 pieces and are in more than 100 stores throughout the US, Canada and the Caribbean. - April 14, 2008 - isABelt Ltd
Volante POS Systems, CN Centre Announce New Sports Stadium Point of Sale Installation
With its leading edge peer-to-peer technology, and wireless flexibility, Volante POS Systems adds CN Centre to its growing list of North American stadium point of sale software installations. - April 14, 2008 - Volante POS Systems
Newagen Seaside Inn Marks 65th Year
She may be turning 65, but she's nowhere near ready to retire. This April marks the 65th anniversary of the reopening of Southport's Newagen Seaside Inn after a massive fire burned the original inn to the ground. The inn's history is rich, resulting in its recent induction into the prestigious... - April 13, 2008 - The Newagen Seaside Inn
Trafalgar Tours Announces Spectacular Spring Savings
Travelers save up to $1,000 per couple on 43 different escorted tours with Trafalgar's Spectacular Spring Savings, now through May 30, 2008. - April 12, 2008 - Trafalgar Tours
ItalyTravelNotes.com Offers a Free Guide on Low-Cost Travel to and from Italy
Written by those who love travelling through Italy, for those who are about to discover it, ItalyTravelNotes.com is offering a free guide on the low-cost airlines flying to Italy, as well as those flying low-cost within the country. - April 11, 2008 - Intellecta Srl
Offshore Sailing School Announces New Eco-Friendly Family Learning Adventures
A long-time proponent of wind-driven power, Offshore Sailing School has just announced eco-friendly family sailing vacations at three Florida resort campuses, tailored exclusively for those who want to learn how to safely and confidently harness the wind while gaining a lifelong skill. - April 10, 2008 - Offshore Sailing School
World-Class Superhighway Interconnects Two Philippines Freeport Zones While Clark Subic Marketing Connects the Two Zones Virtually
The SCTex Super Highway was unveiled to the Philippines in a one-week soft-opening during holy week 2008. This event brought record numbers of tourists to Subic Bay via a super-elegant, state-of-the-art roadway much like those found in the U.S. and Japan. This highway turned an otherwise... - April 09, 2008 - Clark Subic Marketing
International Travellers Take on Europe’s Longest Pub Crawl During Oktoberfest
Australian-based touring company, Thirsty Swagman (www.WorldsBiggestPubCrawl.com), is initiating Europe’s longest pub crawl during Oktoberfest, bringing a limited number of travellers on an 11-night pub-crawling party across several European countries. - April 08, 2008 - Thirsty Swagman Pty Ltd
Virtual Assistant Practice Adds Travel Agent Services
Darrell Williams wanted to offer a full service virtual assistant practice. He kept feeling like there was something missing. After much research, Williams decided to become an Independent Travel Agent and offer travel agent services to his clients. Williams' Right-Hand-Man Virtual Assistant Services now offers Travel Agent Services through his new business "Freedom Now Travel." - April 07, 2008 - Right-Hand-Man Virtual Assistant Services
Bellissimo Travel Hosts Culinary Cruise to Alaska Featuring Chef Renée Builes
A 7-night Cruise of Alaska on Holland America’s ms Westerdam will feature private culinary presentations by Chef Renée Builes of Traverse City’s A Catered Affair. Bellissimo Travel Service of Traverse City, Michigan is organizing the group cruise that will feature many special activities involving gourmet food and wine. - April 06, 2008 - Bellissimo Travel Services
Divineisland Books Announces Author Natalia Ippolito, Airport Security Travel Expert, Appears in National Geographic’s Traveler Magazine
Divineisland Books today announced the release of Natalia’s interview with National Geographic Traveler Magazine- April issue, pg. 26. Her book, I Might As Well Be Naked: How to Survive Airport Screening With Your Clothes On, reveals how the flying public can breeze through airport security painlessly and stress free, even if you are a passenger with “Special Needs.” - April 06, 2008 - Divineisland Books LLC
10 Best Snorkeling Spots in Hawaii: Best Places Hawaii Names the 10 Best Places to Snorkel in Hawaii
Best Places Hawaii, a Hawaii-specific travel Website, ranks the "10 Best Snorkeling Spots in Hawaii" with the visitor in mind. The list includes parks and beaches on Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island. - April 06, 2008 - Best Places Hawaii
RateTiger Launches Enhanced Online Customer Support
Hotel revenue management software supplier embraces web 2.0. - April 06, 2008 - eRevMax Inc.
CarRentalDublin.com Introduces Online Ticket Reservation on Their Car Rental Website
ReservaTicket has been added to CarRentalDublin.com car rental site, which originally offers Dublin Airport car hire, now allows customers to rent cars and book tickets online at the same time. ReservaTicket has entertainment events ranging from music to theatre and sport to arts & events and attractions in Dublin. - April 05, 2008 - CarRentalDublin.com
Keepsakes Remembered Offers an Affordable Custom CD DVD Slideshow Service for Vacationers
Now that the vacation is over, what’s next? There are hundreds of pictures stuffed in a shoebox waiting for the time necessary to place them in a photo album and if so, shoved into the corner of an attic or basement. Keepsakes Remembered now offers an affordable service that will take those images put them on a CD or DVD with music, captions, speech and thought bubbles that not only make it easier to re-live the vacation, but easy to share it with family and friends. - April 05, 2008 - Keepsakes Remembered
InnPoints Worldwide Adds Kerry Cooper to Sales Team
InnPoints Worldwide, offering complete-solution reservation services to the hospitality industry, announced today they have appointed Kerry Cooper to their global sales team. - April 05, 2008 - InnPoints Worldwide
South America Travel Company Latin Excursions Announces Luxury Argentina Travel Experiences
Latin Excursions, South America Travel company, announces a unique luxury tour package to Argentina. It will include visits to different tourist destinations, ecological excursions, adventure activities & access to cultural events. An ideal South America luxury vacation for nature & bird lovers. - April 05, 2008 - LatinExcursions.com
The Regency Resort & Health Spa Voted "The Readers Choice Award Winner" by Spa Finders Magazine, as One of the Worlds Top Ten Destination Spas
Centered around the concept of a Vegetarian Wellness Lifestyle, guests not only experience the benefits of weightloss, gourmet vegetarian cuisine and physical fitness, but also the virtues of a peaceful and positive attitude for the mind, body and spirit. - April 04, 2008 - Regency Health Spa
Canadian & Caribbean Leaders Meet to Advance Medical Tourism for North Americans
Nearly 100 Canadian and Caribbean government, healthcare and business leaders met this week to discuss how Caribbean medical tourism can be developed to serve North Americans' healthcare and vacation needs. Held in Bridgetown, Barbados, the "Caribbean Health & Wellness Tourism" meeting was sponsored by Caribbean Export and Trade Facilitation Office Canada. - April 04, 2008 - Choice Medical Services
South Africa At Your Service - Supporting South African Expats
Supporting South African expats/expatriates by assisting with anything you might need attended to in South Africa. Services include, but not limited to, errand services, office support, personal services, business services. You name it. No job is too large or too small for them. They are here to help. - April 04, 2008 - South Africa At Your Service
Salon 2008 Coming to Dupage County in May
The 2008 International Salon of Decorative Painters is being held in Aurora, IL, on May 22-25. The Salon is open to the public and features demonstrations and lectures by famous and master decorative painters from all over the world. The Salon is an annual event that is held in a different country each year. There will be over 100 participants at this year’s event with an anticipated attendance of 5,000 spectators. - April 04, 2008 - DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau
RezHub.com's Green Travel Hub Announces a Dream Green Vacation Giveaway to Celebrate the Different Shades of Green
Travelers who have been dreaming of a vacation can wake up; because RezHub.com's Green Travel Hub is giving away 3 Dream Green Vacations. RezHub.com announced today the kickoff of their Dream Green Vacation Giveaway Contest. The contest which starts today and runs through July 9th will award three lucky winners with dream green vacations for two. Runners up will receive prizes like mp3 players, digital cameras, and t-shirts. - April 04, 2008 - RezHub.com
Rezhub.com Finds Travelers a Place to Stay Near the Action
RezHub.com announced today a one of a kind landmark and mapping tool provides travelers with the ability to view their results in a way that is custom tailored to their individual needs. The tool was created as a research and reservation solution that will bring customers the most personalized travel searching tool available. - April 04, 2008 - RezHub.com
Learn Spanish and Ride in the Footsteps of Clint Eastwood with Comunicación Language School
"The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" was shot in the beautiful desert of Tabernas, in Almería province in Spain. One holiday maker found himself riding in Clint Eastwood's footsteps after three days of learning Spanish and lying on the beach. - April 04, 2008 - Comunicación Language School
National Geographic Competition Surfacing Innovations in Tourism
Online Entries Accepted Until April 16th. - April 04, 2008 - Ashoka's Changemakers
CopMagnet.com Cannonball Run Live Webcast
Live Webcast of the 2008 Cannonball One Lap Of America. Cannonball Run was a great movie, but Burt Reynolds will not be competing in the real thing. Today, the Cannonball Run is known as Cannonball One Lap of America, and CopMagnet.com will Webcast the 2008 Cannonball Run Live. - April 03, 2008 - CopMagnet.com
InnPoints Worldwide Forms Strategic Alliance with RevGain: Alliance to Maximize Participating Hotels’ Revenue Through Rate Optimization
InnPoints Worldwide has formed a strategic alliance with RevGain, leading provider of a web-based, forward thinking rate optimization platform. Branded MyRevenueOptimizer for InnPoints’ hotels, the system provides real-time, non-cached data from the hotel’s competitive set with... - April 03, 2008 - InnPoints Worldwide
Ancient Silk Road Explored in New Motorcycle Travel Adventure DVD Series
GlobeRiders Silk Road Adventure DVD series follows international adventure motorcyclist Helge Pedersen as he leads a group of motorcycle adventurers on a journey to follow the ancient Silk Road trade route covering a grueling 8,000 miles in 53 days through 8 countries. - April 03, 2008 - GlobeRiders LLC
Direct Flights to Reward Online Travel Purchases with a Pre-Paid Visa Card
Direct Flights International kicks off their new online promotion that rewards travellers with a complimentary Direct Flights bopo Prepaid Visa Card – a new way to book holidays online, carry cash safely and shop worldwide - anywhere Visa is accepted electronically. - April 03, 2008 - Direct Flights International
Steppes Travel Announces Last Minute Availability for Its 2008 Papua New Guinea Cruise
Steppes Travel (http://www.steppestravel.co.uk) is pleased to announce that there is still space on its popular Eastern Papua New Guinea cruise (http://www.steppestravel.co.uk/eastern-new-guinea---alotau-to-rabaul--page2758.aspx) for this April/May The Eastern New Guinea cruise offer a unique... - April 03, 2008 - Steppes Travel
Steppes Travel Announces Availability for Its 2009 Great Barrier Reef Australia Cruise
Steppes Travel (http://www.steppestravel.co.uk) is pleased to announce that there is still space on its popular Great Barrier Reef Australia cruise (http://www.steppestravel.co.uk/the-great-barrier-reef---cairns-to-newcastle-7-day-cruise-page2783.aspx) departing Nov 2009. The cruise is a stunning... - April 03, 2008 - Steppes Travel
The Timeshare Association of Timeshare Owners Committees (TATOC) Conveys Support for New Consumer Version of Perspective Magazine
Perspective International Ltd recently announced plans to launch a consumer version (http://www.ownersperspective.com) of their B2B publication Perspective Magazine and are already receiving tremendous support throughout the industry. - March 31, 2008 - Perspective International Ltd
RezHub.com Makes History Launching the First Ever Integrated Green Travel Search
RezHub.com, an online travel agency who became both a pioneer and leader in Green Travel with the launch of their Green Travel Hub website, breaks ground again today with the integration of a revolutionary green travel search. With the kick-off of their new travel search, RezHub.com becomes the... - March 30, 2008 - RezHub.com
World’s First Leading Green Resort Hosts First World Travel Green Awards
AquaCity has been chosen to host the first World Travel Green Awards in September 2008. The awards recognise the contribution that tourism organisations make towards conserving the planet and advancing green tourism. - March 30, 2008 - AquaCity
The Pre-Eminent Chicago Land Area MedSpa, NuU, Has Welcomed New Medical Doctor on Board, March 2008
NuU Medspa is proud to announce the newest member of their team as of March 2008, medical doctor, Dr. Anthony Ghidorzi. Dr. Ghidorzi has been employed in the fast-growing medspa industry for over 2 years and foresees amazing growth and potential for NuU Medspas. Dr. Ghidorzi says, “I am very... - March 28, 2008 - NuU Unlimited
New Sail and Dive Course Boosts Learning Vacation Experience
For those who love the water, America’s #1 Sailing School is moving experiential learning vacations up a notch – combining its comprehensive Learn to Sail or Bareboat Cruising Preparation courses with a PADI dive course – all in one week. “In this packed but highly rewarding... - March 28, 2008 - Offshore Sailing School
Travel Guide Galapagos / All About the Galapagos Archipelago and Its Unique, Various Animal Wildlife and Nature
The Galapagos Islands are one of the last animal and nature sanctuaries and have not lost any of their attraction for nature and animal lovers, photographers and film makers, behavioural scientists and vulcanologists, seafarers and adventurers since their discovery in 1535. This new travel guide provides information on the main islands and the animal kingdom on the Galapagos archipelago. An array of fascinating impressions introduce the reader to the intriguing world of the Galapagos Islands. - March 28, 2008 - Turtle-Media Home Entertainment
Mountain Biking and Enjoying the Great Outdoors of San Francisco Bay Area, California
Local Marin County resident opens exciting business that focuses on mountain bike tours and skill clinics. - March 28, 2008 - Mountain Biking Marin
ALO Magazine Lifts Off with Major Airlines
America’s top Middle Eastern lifestyle magazine reaches readership of 1.2 million. - March 28, 2008 - Unique Image Inc.
Perspective Magazine to Launch New Consumer Version for Owners of Timeshare, Points, Fractional and Private Residence Club Vacation Products
Plans are underway to launch an independent consumer magazine for the timeshare and shared ownership market by the company that already produces the most read independent B2B publication for the same market. - March 27, 2008 - Perspective International Ltd
Solstice Sailing Company Launches
Offering charters and ASA Sailing School. - March 27, 2008 - Solstice Sailing
Makrolon® 15 Polycarbonate Sheet Now Available from Professional Plastics and Bayer Sheffield
Makrolon® 15 Polycarbonate Sheet - The First Glazing Replacement Option with a 15 Year Performance Warranty, Offers Long-Term Weatherability and is backed by a 15 Year Performance Warranty. - March 26, 2008 - Professional Plastics, Inc.
Free "Fridays" at Sheraton Grand Bahama Island
The Sheraton Grand Bahama Island Our Lucaya Resort’s “Free Fridays” program allows guests to book any four-day, three-night stay and pay for just two nights at $89 per person, per night. - March 26, 2008 - The Sheraton Grand Bahama Island Our Lucaya Resort