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Generation Y Learns What Thankfulness Means by Going "Outward Bound"
Generation Y is often criticized for being the least thankful, or most “entitled,” generation. This Gen Y group is proving what they're made of on the expedition of a lifetime with Outward Bound, sailing and serving the impoverished children living around the garbage dump in Guatemala City. - November 26, 2013 - Hurricane Island Outward Bound School
The Desert Sun Newspaper Gives The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa a 2014 Best of the Valley Award for Being the Best Boutique Hotel in Palm Springs
Times have changed. The era of nudist colonies is long gone. Now some nude sunbathing resorts and spas like the Terra Cotta Inn located in the sunniest city in the US, Palm Springs, California are considered the best of all resorts in their localities. It's time to break out of the boring vacation rut and try something fun, romantic, and relaxing for a change. - November 26, 2013 - The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa
The Argenta Market Launches Buy Local Campaign, Providing New Services, and Hosting Its Holiday Open House December 14th
The Argenta Market, a full service food store emphasizing local Arkansas grown and made products, is keeping with its Arkansas theme for a holiday open house on Saturday, December 14th from 9:00am to 1:00pm at 521 Main Street. This Open House event will be filled with a variety of activities for... - November 26, 2013 - Argenta Market
Darling Homes Invites Houston Residents to Visit Santa Claus at Barrington Kingwood on Dec. 1
Barrington Kingwood is kicking off the month of December with a visit from Santa Claus on Dec. 1 and Darling Homes is inviting Houston residents to be a part of the activities. Houston area children can pose with Santa from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 1, at the Barrington Kingwood Manor House and... - November 26, 2013 - Darling Homes
Classic Vacations’ Website Now Exclusively Dedicated to Travel Advisors
Consumers will need to contact their Travel Advisors to book. - November 26, 2013 - Classic Vacations
Space-O Launches PackingPlanner - A Vacation and Travel Packing List Organizer App
Space-O has launched PackingPlanner - a vacation and travel packing list app for iPhone. PackingPlanner is a universal app that is available to download on the iPhone and iPad on AppStore for free. - November 25, 2013 - Space-O Digicom
Going Green to Save the Blue
Charter boat Alternate Latitude was recently honored as the Most Eco-Friendly Sailing Yacht as part of the Charter Yacht Brokers Association (CYBA) International’s Save the Blue Awards. Introduced in 2012, the annual CYBA Save the Blue Awards recognize all charter yachts that take steps to minimize their environmental impact and to ensure the future health of the oceans. - November 24, 2013 - Alternate Latitude
Luxe Cambodia is on the Rise, Asia Premium Travel Releases Its New Signature Experiential Travel
Cambodia’s first luxury travel and tour operator, Asia Premium Travel (www.asiapremiumtravel.com) has introduced a luxurious, experiential tour of Cambodia for the most sophisticated travelers. - November 24, 2013 - Asia Premium Travel
A Day Trip to My Lai
Luxury Travel Group Ltd (luxurytravelvietnam.com) Promotes a Day Trip to the Famous War Relic My Lai in Central Vietnam - November 24, 2013 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Luxury Travel Ltd. Has a Successful World Travel Market London 2013
His representatives and Pham Ha, CEO and founder of Luxury Travel Ltd. (www.luxurytravels.asia) held high level meetings with representatives of a large number of companies and the leading specialists of the luxury tourism industry. - November 24, 2013 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Travelers Indulge with TradeWinds Yacht Vacations
TradeWinds, the only fully crewed, all inclusive vacation ownership yachting company in the world puts emphasis on local food as a highlight of their unique yachting experience. According to a recent survey from travel site TripAdvisor, 67 percent of travelers say they usually indulge in less... - November 23, 2013 - TradeWinds
Xplorer Maps Announces the Release of “Sanibel-Captiva Island”
The Sanibel-Captiva Island Map takes you on an exotic journey through paradise with illustrative excerpts of the historic landmarks, iconic beaches, colorful flora and fauna, and the unique marine life of the region. “Sanibel-Captiva Island” was officially released at the Tween Waters Inn on November 19th, and 300 Limited Edition prints are now available for purchase online at www.xplorermaps.com. - November 22, 2013 - Xplorer Maps
"The Monster Movie Fan's Guide To Japan" Holiday Sale
The world's first and only travel guide to Japan's monster movie locations and landmarks is available at a 20% holiday discount. - November 22, 2013 - Armand Vaquer, Author
HouseTrip and Tripping Announce Partnership: HouseTrip’s Vacation Home and Short-Term Rental Properties to Appear on Tripping’s Metasearch Platform
HouseTrip and Tripping announced today that they have entered into a partnership whereby Tripping will show HouseTrip listings on its vacation rental metasearch platform. The partnership will allow Tripping’s visitors the ability to search and compare vacation rental homes, short term... - November 22, 2013 - Tripping
Celebrities Boost Sales for High End Resort and Hotel Market Thanks to Secret Room Events Sponsorship Opportunities
Secret Room Events knows the value a celebrity can bring to the hospitality industry. This is why Secret Room Events is the only gift lounge to feature a strong focus on the hospitality industry, featuring numerous luxury resort and hotel sponsors within their exclusive travel gift lounges for high profile celebrity guests. - November 22, 2013 - The Secret Room Celebrity Gifting Suite
Unlimited Vacation Club Adds New Breathless Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic to Its Portfolio of Properties
President of the Dominican Republic Danilo Medina, Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick Join in the Opening Celebrations - November 22, 2013 - Unlimited Vacation Club
Snowmass Club Recognized for Environmental Excellence
Snowmass Club has retained its designation as a "Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary” through the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses, an Audubon International program. The golf course was originally designated as a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary in 2008,... - November 22, 2013 - Audubon International
National Corporate Housing Names Daniel Corridon Director of Global Sales
National Corporate Housing, a global multi-brand corporate housing company and leader in the furnished temporary housing industry, announced the appointment of Daniel Corridon to Director of Global Sales. Mr. Corridon’s experience encompasses a wealth of knowledge in corporate sales and... - November 21, 2013 - National Corporate Housing
Cabeau.com Announces Its Holiday “Free Pillow A Day Sweepstakes”
Cabeau launches its “Free Pillow A Day Sweepstakes", just in time for the holidays. Beginning November 18 through December 20, 2013, Cabeau will give away a free Evolution Travel Pillow™ to one lucky winner each day. - November 20, 2013 - Cabeau
Video Tourism Firm Out & About Mendocino Launches Online TV Series: “Spotlight on the Industry"
Little River, California video tourism firm Out & About Mendocino launches a new online TV series “Spotlight on the Industry” in Northern California Mendocino County starting with “Lodging” in December 2013. Dining kicks off 2014 followed monthly by: Wineries, Activities, Services, and Real Estate until the cycle begins again with Lodging in July 2014. - November 20, 2013 - Out And About Mendocino
Bianca Porrino Received a Letter from the Human Right Campaign, Thanking Her for Her Active Support in Passing Marriage Equality Laws in Hawaii
"Love is pure in all its forms and we are a giant step closer to gaining marriage equality for all. Now same-sex couples gain even more advantage as they can celebrate their union in a grand way with a beautiful destination wedding in Hawaii.” -Bianca Porrino - November 18, 2013 - Bianca Weddings
RTX Expands Resort Partnerships Staff
Jon Mallows joins RTX as Resort Partnerships Account Executive. - November 17, 2013 - Resort Travel & Xchange
Hatchet Caye Resort Belize Launches It's First Facebook Contest
Hatchet Caye Resort Belize is launching it's first ever Facebook contest. The winner, along with a friend or loved one, will get to enjoy a four nights stay for two which will include: - 4 nights stay in an Ocean Front Room for two. - Boat Transfers to Hatchet Caye Resort. - Guided half-day... - November 17, 2013 - Hatchet Caye Resort
Ian Anderson Caves Branch Jungle Lodge Launches Its Second Cheese Making Contest
Caves Branch Jungle and Adventure Lodge in Belize, Central America, is launching its second Cheese Making contest for anyone who would love a chance to learn how to successfully make cheese or considering small-scale commercial cheese production. The winner along with a family member or friend,... - November 17, 2013 - Caves Branch Adventure Company and Jungle Lodge
Almond Beach Resort Announces Facebook Contest Winner for October
The “Photo Contest” for their previous guest is the very first Facebook contest that Almond Beach Resort has had. The contest started on October 16th, 2013 and ran for a month. Almond Beach Resort expressed their gratitude to the previous guests who participated in the photo contest... - November 17, 2013 - Almond Beach Belize
ArJay Travels Launches a New Online Travel Home Business Opportunity That is Gaining Attention of Top Work from Home Entrepreneurs
ArJay Travels is considered to be a legitimate home business opportunity that is changing people's lives for the better. Travelers have become more educated in their approach to travel; as such this company has carved out a niche in providing detailed information about the vacation destinations travelers frequently visit. - November 16, 2013 - ArJay Ventures
Avail Great Discounts on Hotel Bookings as Ezeerooms.com Celebrates Sachin Week
ezeerooms.com, an online hotel booking site, is offering attractive offers on hotel bookings in all those locations where Sachin Tendulkar has slammed a century or half century. - November 16, 2013 - Ezeerooms Accomodation Pvt. Ltd.
Make Room for Your Holidays with Oakwood Deals
More Space. Even Better Deals for Oakwood serviced apartments. - November 16, 2013 - Oakwood Asia Pacific Ltd
Atlantis Was in the Mediterranean Sea, New Study Shows
An American researcher exposes the location of Plato's legendary island and discusses how close the scientific community previously came to solving this mystery. - November 15, 2013 - Book:"Uchronia?-Atlantis Revealed"
Timeshare Advertiser BuyaTimeshare.com Commences Thanksgiving Food Drive
The online timeshare resale and rental advertising company will collect food through its Tampa, FL and Merrimack, NH office locations to donate to charities. - November 15, 2013 - BuyaTimeshare.com
Daniel Levine: New and Unique Travel Experiences Are Trending
The trends expert explains how traditional travel plans are changing. - November 15, 2013 - Daniel Levine
DAE Boosting NZ Tourist Numbers from Chinese Vacation Ownership Market
Leading worldwide vacation exchange provider, DAE, has delivered a boost to New Zealand tourism with an increase in visitation from Chinese Vacation Ownership members on exchange. The news follows the release of the Statistics New Zealand 2013 Tourism Satellite Report that found the number of... - November 15, 2013 - Dial An Exchange
Black Friday Deals - Vacation Rentals Now Part of the Madness
Southern Shores Realty - The Outer Banks Expert, announces Black Friday vacation deals to kick off the upcoming booking season. Founded on variable pricing strategies, the one day event features thousands of dollars in discounts and is groundbreaking for the Outer Banks rental market. - November 14, 2013 - Southern Shores Realty
Casa Dorada Los Cabos Sponsors the 2nd Baja International Film Festival
Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa is proud to be among the sponsors of Baja International Film Festival 2013 (BIFF) starting today in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. The celebrity-studded four-day festival will continue until November 16th showcasing dozens of cinematographic works by directors from... - November 14, 2013 - Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa
Ecuador Freedom Bike Rental & Tours Incorporates Military Communication Technology Into Its Motorcycle Tours
New Technology Adds Safety and Fun to Motorcycle Tours in Ecuador - November 14, 2013 - Ecuador Freedom Bike Rental
Heartwarming, Old-Fashioned Holiday Fun for Families at Arizona's Oldest Guest Lodge
For Holiday Memories to Last a Lifetime, Kids of All Ages Getaway to the Winter Wonderland Village of Greer, Ariz. this December. - November 14, 2013 - Molly Butler Lodge
National Corporate Housing Names Bonnie Bisson Vice President Global Sales
National Corporate Housing, a global multi-brand corporate housing company and leader in the furnished temporary housing industry, announces the appointment of Bonnie Bisson as Vice President of Global Sales. Ms. Bisson has served in the multifamily housing industry as a sales leader for over... - November 14, 2013 - National Corporate Housing
Unlimited Vacation Club Members Now Have Unlimited Connectivity
AMResorts properties offer complimentary WiFi, Enhancing Stay Experience. - November 14, 2013 - Unlimited Vacation Club
Easy Tours of India Participates at the 2013 NMSDC Conference & Business Opportunity Fair
Easy Tours of India, the premier luxury travel facilitator for India, made its debut entry at the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) Conference and Business Opportunity Fair for 2013. The NMSDC works as a platform to bring large corporate players and minority owned businesses... - November 14, 2013 - Easy Tours of India
Two Epic Adventures and an MTB Talk Unveiled as Secret Compass Returns to London’s Adventure Travel Show
At January’s Adventure Travel Show at London’s Olympia, pioneering expedition company Secret Compass will launch two new MTB and trekking experiences into Ethiopia and the remote Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. Secret Compass founder, Tom Bodkin, says: “London’s... - November 13, 2013 - Secret Compass
Timeshare Resale Checklist: Top 10 Items to Consider
Online timeshare advertiser BuyaTimeshare.com offers the Top 10 items to look for when searching for information about the timeshare resale industry. - November 09, 2013 - BuyaTimeshare.com
Grand Canyon Helicopter Tours to Fly as Scheduled During Veteran's Holiday
Veteran's Day is one of year's best three-day weekends. Make it extra special. Take a Grand Canyon helicopter tour. - November 09, 2013 - Grand Canyon Helicopter Tours
Breckenridge Grand Vacations Looking for a Few Good Men and/or Women
As Breckenridge Grand Vacations (BGV) continues to expand they find themselves in a unique position. The parent company of Gold Point Resort, Grand Timber Lodge and the Grand Lodge on Peak 7 is on the lookout for a few results-oriented sales representatives who are ready to commit to representing... - November 09, 2013 - Breckenridge Grand Vacations
First Travel Alliance Completes New Agent Training Initiatives; Adds Preferred Vendors
First Travel Alliance, a leading provider of host agency solutions, has launched new travel agent training initiatives and completed the first series during the last week of October. Jeff Scott, CEO of First Travel Alliance said “a new generation of travel professional is entering this... - November 09, 2013 - First Travel Alliance
Captain Jack’s Tours & Events Combines Beautiful Scenery, Wine Tasting and Horseback Riding to Offer a Fantastic New Tour
There is a reason Captain Jack’s Tours & Events is the number one Tour and Event Company in Santa Barbara. This Tour and Event Company loves to think outside the box in order to give its clients one amazing experience after another. And Captain Jack has done it again, now offering the... - November 08, 2013 - Captain Jacks Tours
Classic Holidays Members Benefit from More Choice as Holiday Ownership Industry Grows
Classic Holidays, Australia’s largest privately owned Resort and Club Management company, has witnessed a remarkable increase in members choosing to holiday to new and exciting destinations in the last 12 months. The multi award-winning company has booked Australian families on over 71,000... - November 07, 2013 - Classic Holidays
PhuketFit Transforms Weight Loss Industry in Thailand
PhuketFit is said to have established themselves as the leader of weight loss in Thailand. - November 06, 2013 - PhuketFit
DAE Celebrates International Timeshare Appreciation Day
Friday November 1 was International Timeshare Appreciation Day, and worldwide vacation exchange company DAE once again got behind the annual global celebration of timeshare and vacation ownership. DAE encouraged all owners and businesses involved in the timeshare industry to get on board with... - November 05, 2013 - Dial An Exchange
Completely-Renovated Citin Seacare Hotel Pudu Offers Increased Comfort and Value
Completely-renovated Citin Seacare Hotel in Pudu, Kuala Lumpur is inviting guests to experience the hotel’s refreshed rooms and facilities. Renovations on the guestrooms, restaurant, lobby and meeting facilities at Citin Seacare Hotel Pudu started in March 2013 and completed in... - November 05, 2013 - Compass Hospitality
XCom Global Now Offering Special Trade Show Internet Packages
Mobile hotspots provide affordable Wi-Fi access to event and trade show attendees. - November 04, 2013 - XCom Global, Inc.