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World Champs Help Coach Ticket to Ride
Former World Champions coach on Ticket to Rides surfing adventure in South Africa. - March 21, 2007 - Ticket to Ride
Contiki Uses Online Photo Comp to Find New Faces for 2008 Campaign
Contiki, the industry leader in travel for 18-35’s is launching an online competition to search for the “Faces of Contiki”. Beginning in early April, the competition will run in conjunction with TNT magazine targeting 18-35’s travellers from both the UK and abroad. Entrants... - March 20, 2007 - Sonique Ltd.
“Everything St. Maarten” Website to Give Away Nine Weeks of St. Maarten Vacations, Other Prizes in “Thanks Two Million”
How a St. Maarten travel website is giving away nine weeks of St. Maarten vacations to its website visitors in celebration of the site reaching its two millionth visitor this year. - March 17, 2007 - JMB Communications
Visitlandmarks.com – They’ve Done the Research, Travelers Just Have to Visit Landmarks
Mid-Atlantic Travel Information Site Launches - March 17, 2007 - Landmark Marketing
Early Booking Incentive on Exotic Journeys' trips
Saving hundreds of dollars on trips to India, Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Korea, Tiger Tops and Palace on Wheels - March 16, 2007 - Exotic Journeys
Portland Neighborhood Shopping Maps Go Digital
David Bentley, C.E.O., and Michael Sant, President, of MapClicks are proud to announce the launching of the new website MapClicks.com. This new website features interactive maps, directions, photo slide shows, videos, articles, podcasts, calendars, and virtual tours of businesses, and their neighborhoods. - March 16, 2007 - MapClicks
Hotel Bookings in Spain Peak as Carnival Season Approaches
According to Eurobookings.com, the 2007 carnival season in Spain is shaping up to be another year of fun for thrill seeking tourists. Through an in-depth analysis of web statistics, the company says they have a unique method of gauging the pulse of the world traveling community. - March 15, 2007 - EuroBookings.com
Madagascar, Here We Come - i-to-i Launches New Destination and Six New Adventures
Leading meaningful travel provider launches six new travel experiences in Madagascar. - March 15, 2007 - i-to-i
Nudist Travel Guide Looks Inside 2007 Car Shows
What happens when car shows and the emerging practice of social nudism are mixed together? The result is car shows at clothing-optional and nudist resorts. - March 14, 2007 - Nudist Travel Guide
Costa Rica Targets Spring Breakers
Costa Rica aims for Top 10 Spring Break destinations. - March 14, 2007 - Spring Break Costa Rica
Responsible Travel and Ethno Tourism in Senegal: H.E.L.P. Travel Projects and Adventures
H.E.L.P. Travel has just launched a unique and self-enhancing approach to the ever growing tourism industry. By introducing an exclusive selection of tours and excursions in the Casamance region of Senegal, West Africa, the H.E.L.P. Travel Missions aim to create deep human relationships among visitors and local populations. - March 14, 2007 - H.E.L.P. Travel Association
Hall of Fame Baseball Tour Hits New York, Boston, Philadelphia and Cooperstown
One of Roadtrips' most popular packages, the Baseball Hall of Fame Tour gives fans the opportunity to visit four major league parks, including Yankee Stadium and Fenway Park, plus the Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, NY. - March 14, 2007 - Roadtrips Inc
Napa River Inn Clever Vacation Shopping Package Returns in 2007- Historic Napa Hotel Combines History, Arts, Tours and Shopping
Napa River Inn (www.NapaRiverInn.com), a luxury hotel and member of Historic Hotels of America offers a History, Arts, Tours & Shopping Package (HATS), now through Summer 2007. The popular HATS package draws visitors to enjoy the total Napa and Napa Valley experience through a packaged... - March 14, 2007 - Napa River Inn
Adventure Vacation Travel Company, Detour, Now Accepts Online Reservations
Detour, The Adventure Travel Marketplace, is an online adventure vacation travel company that sells trips operated by the top local adventure vacation travel companies in South and Central America, and Eastern Africa. Detour has recently added the capability to accept online reservations for... - March 13, 2007 - Detour, The Adventure Travel Marketplace
EuropeUpClose.com Launches Expert Travel Blog
www.europeupclose.com has launched a new blog covering popular travel destinations in Europe. The blog offers expert destination information, recommendations, money-saving tips, travel news, travel deals, and points out the best resources on the web for planning travel to Europe. - March 12, 2007 - EuropeUpClose.com
BagMyBags.com Announces it is Now Offering the New Boom Bag
BagMyBags.com would like to announce the release of a new product line. This product is excellent for the business profesional or any traveler who would like to take their audio speakers with them. There are tremendous numbers of professionals currently traveling the... - March 11, 2007 - Bag My Bags
LED Electronic Sign Enhances Holiday Inn's Hospitality Image
Act One's LED electronic sign installed three years ago at Holiday Inn in Torrance has been paid off by the hotel's enhanced hospitality image and better competitive edge over the competition. The 3' high by 10' long solid-state LED sign is energy efficient - running 24-7 with the monthly electrical energy cost at only $10. - March 10, 2007 - Act One
Simplified, One-Stop-Shop, Created for Caribbean Vacation & Travel
caribbeantravel360.com is a site that simplifies Caribbean vacation and travel. What is different here is that this site is constructed with the User in mind; everything is simply laid out, clearly labeled and functional offering an easy-to-understand menu with the ability to search for various Caribbean vacation packages, tropical cruises and island luxury villa rentals. - March 10, 2007 - DotVentures
Make Employees Feel Like They Have a Purpose. Make Communities Matter.
Make Your Company Bigger Than its Bottom Line. - March 09, 2007 - i-to-i Meaningful Travel
Balkans Tourism Boost in 2007
Bulgaria and Romania’s inclusion into the European Union in 2007 is expected to result in a major boost to tourism for Eastern Europe, and in particular the Balkans region, reports leading online holiday company directline-holidays.co.uk. Bulgaria is bracing itself for a 10% rise in... - March 09, 2007 - Directline Holidays
Chicago-Area Publisher Launches New Travel Guide to Ireland
Mysterious World: Ireland Touted as “The Next Generation of Travel Guides” - March 08, 2007 - Doug Elwell, Inc.
Lehigh Valley Hotel Expands Tour Operator Services- Group Planners and Tour Operators Make Lehigh Valley a Top Destination
The Best Western Lehigh Valley Hotel & Conference Center and the Hampton Inn & Suites, located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, (www.lehighvalleyhotel.com) have recently launched an initiative to attract tour operators and group planners. The new incentives and close proximity to... - March 06, 2007 - The Best Western Lehigh Valley Hotel & Conference Center
Mexico’s International Tourism Revenues Reach Historic High
Despite slight dip in international tourism arrivals, international tourism revenues reach historic high, pointing to full recovery of the industry after Hurricane Wilma. - March 06, 2007 - Mexico Tourism Board
Don't Wait for 2008 to Cast Your Ballot -- Decide which Cruise Goes on Sale at SureCruise.com's 'Vote the Boat'
May the best cruise win at the dawn of a new 'cruiseocracy,' as SureCruise.com introduces the capability for a simple majority of cruise shoppers to decide with their votes which cruise should go on sale. - March 06, 2007 - SureCruise.com
InverclydeForum.com Officially Launches
InverclydeForum.com, a new web site dedicated to everything Inverclyde, has just launched. The web site has the latest news from the region, as well as local events and much more. - March 06, 2007 - Inverclydeforum.com
Explore the Real World with the Ultimate in Cultural Immersion Experiences
Leading experiential travel provider i-to-i is offering would be globe trotters a rare opportunity to go beyond scratching the surface and get to the real heart of some of the world’s most exciting destinations, with the launch of its new cultural tours. The unique trips which include... - March 06, 2007 - i-to-i
Mexico Passes Shark Finning Ban, New Protections for Great White, Whale and Basking Sharks, Manta Rays
Broad Shark Protections Enacted In Mexico - Standard Rule NOM-029-PESC-2006 - March 05, 2007 - Shark Diver
RiverDiscounts.com Launches New Travel Review Web Site, RiverCruiseReports.com
A new Web Site with reviews of River Cruises - March 03, 2007 - RiverDiscounts.com
International Women’s Day 2007 - This Year isn’t about Observance, it’s about Participation
Learn how to help women in Tanzania who are fighting for theirs. - March 03, 2007 - i-to-i Meaningful Travel
Experience the Evolutionary Wonders of the Galapagos Islands; The Ecological Trip of a Lifetime
Internet-Based Travel Company, Intelligent Leisure Solutions, Offers an Unforgettable Cruise and Tour Package Exploring the Unique Ecosystems of Galapagos - March 03, 2007 - Intelligent Leisure Solutions
You Don’t Cruise, You Lose
Mexico offers a wide variety of options for cruisers. - March 02, 2007 - Mexico Tourism Board
Steppes Travel Publishes its Latest E-News Newsletter Focusing on Mozambique Holidays
Steppes Travel (http://www.steppestravel.co.uk) publishes its latest E-News Newsletter focusing on Mozambique Holidays (http://www.steppestravel.co.uk/mozambique-page54.aspx). Mozambique is the rising force of southern African tourism and Steppes Travel highlights two lodges in its current... - March 02, 2007 - Steppes Travel
Flight Centre Number One Online for Third Straight Year
Flight Centre’s website, flightcentre.com.au, has landed a triple crown after being judged Australia’s number one travel agency site by visits for the third consecutive year. - March 01, 2007 - Flight Centre Limited
An Unbeatable Experience at Flight Centre
Australia’s most recognisable travel agency brand is launching a new marketing campaign. - February 28, 2007 - Flight Centre Limited
Fun, Sun, and Baseball on the California Classic Tour
Roadtrips' "California Classic Baseball Tour" hits San Francisco, Oakland, LA, Anaheim and San Diego. - February 28, 2007 - Roadtrips Inc
Join the Weekly Social Scene at Miami Beach's Circa39 Hotel Featuring Outdoor Movie Nights
Circa39 Hotel on Miami Beach announce thier new weekly social activities including outdoor movies by the pool, wine tastings, industry networking night and Sunday afternoon pool parties. - February 28, 2007 - Desires Hotels
Trade in Your Lifeguard Whistle, Break in Your Passport This Summer
When it comes to job hunting, Audra Murray has a secret weapon. One month teaching in a Tanzanian classroom on an i-to-i volunteer adventure rounded out her resume and provided more ‘why do you want to be a teacher?’ anecdotes than she knows what to do with. Murray, 21, an... - February 27, 2007 - i-to-i Meaningful Travel
Family Vacationers Seek Quality Time in Mexico
Family vacations are quickly approaching and, for most busy parents, quality time with loved ones is long overdue. But amusement parks aren’t the only places kids can enjoy vacationing now-a-days. - February 27, 2007 - Mexico Tourism Board
Local Search Engine Marketing - Free Whitepaper Download from Blizzard Internet Marketing
Blizzard Internet Marketing, a leader in the hospitality industry, is offering a complimentary white paper focusing on the benefits of establishing an online local search platform. - February 24, 2007 - Blizzard Internet Marketing
A Nudist Resort Vacation in Palm Springs, CA Is More Affordable Then You Imagine
Historically, Americans had to travel to Europe or the Caribbean to find upscale nudist resorts and hotels. No more. Some of the best nudist resorts in the world are now located in the U.S with the Terra Cotta Inn clothing optional resort and spa located in sunny Palm Springs, CA considered one of the best. - February 23, 2007 - The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa
Surecruise.Com Strengthens Rewards Program; Offers Complimentary Excursion with Western Caribbean Sailings Aboard Star Princess
Oceanview staterooms start at only $657 per person including complimentary excursion. - February 22, 2007 - SureCruise.com
The Good News About Our National Parks – On AdventureZoneTOURS.com
The good news is that the United States of America has protected some of the most unique and incredible places to see on earth, and to encourage visitors, AdventureZoneTOURS.com brings all the parks, monuments, and wilderness areas into one online message board where people can share information... - February 21, 2007 - TrainingPASS Sales Corp.
Launching of WhatsNewJakarta.com Website in Indonesia
Launching of What's New Jakarta - The Latest Business, Arts, Social and Sporting Events for Expatriates. - February 20, 2007 - WhatsNewJakarta.com
Botswana Safaris - Steppes Travel Publishes New Newsletter Focusing on Botswana
Steppes Travel (http://www.steppestravel.co.uk) announces new Newsletter focusing on Botswana safaris (http://www.steppestravel.co.uk/botswana-page47.aspx). Millie Summers, Africa Country Director of Steppes Travel, commented, “At Steppes Travel, all of us have first hand knowledge of the... - February 20, 2007 - Steppes Travel
Soaring U.S. Consumer Demand for China Adventure Travel
With a flurry of U.S. businesses rushing to invest in the booming Asian markets, and the 2008 Beijing Olympics just around the corner, it's no surprise that China is becoming the new vacation hotspot for many American families. But vacations in China are no longer limited to traditional tourist cities like Beijing or Shanghai. Consumers have recently shown a hearty curiosity for the rugged backcountry of China -- perhaps among the last pristine and undeveloped regions on earth. - February 17, 2007 - Let's Travel China, Inc.
Sport Events Prove to be a Big Lure for Tourists in 2007
As travellers become over-familiar with traditional holidays they are now in search of a different experience and by combining a top sporting event with a holiday or short break abroad they are able to find something exciting & out of the ordinary. - February 16, 2007 - Directline Holidays
SureCruise.com One-Day "Day After President's Day" Sale: $100 Shipboard Credit and Free T-Shirt on Princess Cruises
On Feb. 20 – the day after President’s Day – SureCruise.com is adding extra value for those intent on setting sail for warmer waters. For one day only, SureCruise.com will offer a complimentary Cruise Triathlete T-shirt and up to $100 shipboard credit on select 2007 Princess... - February 15, 2007 - SureCruise.com
Announcing Amazon Cruises with GreenTracks
The GreenTracks Amazon Cruise is an ecotour on the Amazon River and its tributaries. You will explore the upper reaches of the exotic Amazon in Peru, one of the world's greatest ecosystems on a colorful Amazon riverboat. - February 14, 2007 - GreenTracks, Inc.
Business Travelers Vote with Clicks for “New Concept” in London Hotels
Open for just two months, the new Trafalgar Square Club Quarters located in the former Ministry of Defense building draws majority of web traffic among those searching for London Hotels on Europe’s popular travel site EuroBookings.com. - February 14, 2007 - EuroBookings.com
MakeMyTrip.com Launches Ahmedabad Office
MakeMyTrip.com, India’s leading online travel company today announced the launch of its new branch office for the Gujarat market. Located at the heart of the city at Arvind Avenue, C.G. Road, Ahmedabad, the office will offer complete travel solutions including, international holidays, hotels,... - February 14, 2007 - Make My Trip India Pvt. Ltd.