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Save Up to 30% with the Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ "Cruise Sale" on Selected 2014/15 Departures
As part of its new ‘Turn of Year’ sales campaign, award-winning Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has launched a ‘Cruise Sale’, running until 28th February 2014 and valid on cruises of six nights’ duration or more, aimed at encouraging guests to make multiple purchases in the... - December 14, 2013 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Historical Indiana Cemetery Featured in Online Cemetery Journal
One of Evansville’s most prominent cemeteries is featured this month in a national online cemetery journal. Oak Hill Cemetery is highlighted in the “Cemetery Spotlight” feature of the December edition of the Association of Graveyard Rabbits Online Journal. - December 13, 2013 - A Grave Interest
Great Hotels of the World Members Win Big at Conde Nast Johansens Awards
The 32nd annual Europe & Mediterranean Awards for Excellence saw accolades for GHOTW hotels. Great Hotels of the World (http://www.ghotw.com), the London-based hotel sales and marketing alliance, is pleased to announce that three of its member hotels won awards at the annual Awards Dinner held... - December 13, 2013 - Great Hotels of the World
Eve Paris Adding the Human Touch in Their Holiday Rentals
Eve gets close and personal with their holiday apartment guests. It is scary and confusing to arrive in a country that is so unfamiliar. Even the language does not make a lot of sense. This can be frustrating and seriously diminishes the quality of a tourist’s interaction with the city. - December 13, 2013 - Eve Paris
Reality Tours and Travel Launches First Multi-Day Experience to Rajasthan
Tour expansion initiates social impact development plans to other areas of India. - December 12, 2013 - Reality Tours and Travel
Carolina Mornings Creates a Unique “Ski and See” Package to Entice Visitors to Asheville Area this Winter
Carolina Mornings, a leader in Asheville vacation rentals, aims to showcase Asheville in winter by increasing the fun through including a Biltmore Estate pass and Wolf Ridge ski pass with every stay. - December 12, 2013 - Carolina Mornings
Healthy Hotels Program Presents New Sleep Hygiene Research Which Redefines Hotel Sleep Quality Factors
Research reveals the mostly overlooked determinants of hotel sleep quality. - December 11, 2013 - Healthy Hotels Program
Day Spa Grand Opening Event
Belleair Day Spa will host a grand opening event on Thursday, December 12, 2013 to celebrate its move to Largo. - December 08, 2013 - Belleair Day Spa, Inc.
ezeerooms.com Offers 7% Flat Cash Back on Hotel Bookings in Its Latest Winter Season Offer
Visitors can avail 7% flat cash back on their hotel bookings in the latest offer from ezeerooms.com. - December 08, 2013 - Ezeerooms Accomodation Pvt. Ltd.
Say Hello to The Living Desert's Beautiful New Leopard
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens in Palm Desert welcomes a new leopard to their 400+ wildlife population. - December 07, 2013 - The Living Desert
The Launch of Golf's Premier Auction Website
Announcing launch of www.sparegolf.com - Golf's Premier Auction Website - December 06, 2013 - sparegolf.com
Explore Southern Spain with "1000 Places to See Before You Die®" Author Patricia Schultz
Offered exclusively through Palace Tours: Tour Spain with Acclaimed Author Patricia Schultz - December 06, 2013 - Palace Tours
Great Hotels of the World Announces New Strategy; Appoints New Regional Sales Director
Great Hotels of the World (http://www.ghotw.com/), the global hotel sales and representation company, has announced a new shift in focus in response to changes in the hospitality industry. The company’s new direction moves it away from the traditional representation model into a... - December 06, 2013 - Great Hotels of the World
Occidental Vacation Club Offers Members a Choice
Stay Home and Watch TV or Learn About Wine - December 06, 2013 - Occidental Vacation Club
National Corporate Housing Opens Three New Locations to Support Local Market Demand and Aggressive Client Growth
National Corporate Housing, a global multi-brand corporate housing company and leader in the furnished temporary housing industry, announces the opening of three new locations in Sunrise, Fla., Nashville, Tenn. and Virginia Beach, Va., totaling a combined 25 locations across the United... - December 06, 2013 - National Corporate Housing
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Sponsors Luxury Cruise for Combat-Wounded Veterans and Spouses
Opportunity to relax, re-connect and repair relationships proved “invaluable” to participants. - December 05, 2013 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
DAE Has Eye on Dubai for Vacation Exchange
Last week’s announcement naming Dubai as the host city for the World Expo 2020 has been welcomed by global vacation exchange provider, DAE, which has the hot-spot city in its sights as the next big exchange destination. DAE CEO Francis Taylor said Dubai was a great tourist destination,... - December 05, 2013 - Dial An Exchange
New Travel Website Promotes Local Travel Services
TripFeverr.com is a new travel website that directly connects local people with travelers. The goal of TripFeverr.com is to support local people by promoting their travel services and to develop a platform where travelers can easily find all they need under one roof. Travelers can appreciate a wide... - December 05, 2013 - TripFeverr.com
Kinkoo Announces Infinite One to Put Mobile Power Back in Your Pocket
KINKOO is founded in 2012 and invested in by a company with 25 years' international trade experience. KINKOO is committed to providing high-end and high-standard portable accessories for users, which is designed to fit your lifestyle, keep you moving with always-on smart devices so users enjoy a... - December 04, 2013 - kinkoo international limited
SafelyStay wins PhoCusWright’ General Catalyst Travel Innovation Summit Top Award Showcasing Tight Integrations with Partners Tripping, ZenRentals, and Travelport
SafelyStay made waves at the 2013 PhoCusWright Conference by winning the General Catalyst Award for Travel Innovation as the most innovative startup in travel. The award recognizes the most cutting edge startup in the travel industry and comes with a $250,000 grand prize given by venture capital... - December 03, 2013 - Tripping
Bianca Weddings Collaborated with Exhibitors from the Jamaica Bridal Expo to Host a Destination Wedding Photo Shoot in Negril, Jamaica
Bianca Weddings will be collaborating with the Sandy Haven Resort, Bliss Bridal Boutique, Floral Fantasies, Hair and Makeup Artist, Rondene R. Robertson, and Sweetly Social Media, to create a photo shoot in Negril, Jamaica. Jamaica is one of the world’s top destination wedding hotspots and... - December 02, 2013 - Bianca Weddings
Discover Car Hire Has Created an Infographic of Top 5 Ski Resorts for Experts
It is winter again and skiers all around the world are looking for new experiences this season.To help skiing enthusiasts to choose their extreme skiing destination this season, DiscoverCarHire.com team has made an infographic containing 5 extreme skiing destinations. - December 02, 2013 - Discover Car Hire
Timeshare Resale Advertiser BuyaTimeshare.com Provides Food Items for the Underprivileged
Employees from the timeshare resale and rental advertising company delivered donated food items to Metropolitan Ministries and the New Hampshire Food Bank. - November 30, 2013 - BuyaTimeshare.com
Brett/Robinson Condo Deals and Holiday Events Make December an Ideal Month for Visiting the Gulf
As the holiday season kicks off, hot deals and good buys will be sought by shoppers everywhere. But holiday deals will not be limited to store-bought products only: individuals interested in a holiday or general winter vacation in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach can find hot deals on condo rentals... - November 29, 2013 - Brett Robinson
George A Hayek and Roger Washburn with Island and Resort Realty, Have Been Awarded the Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS) Certification
George A Hayek and Roger Washburn with Island and Resort Realty, a boutique real estate corporation with offices in Fort Lauderdale and Key West, have been awarded the Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS) Certification. - November 28, 2013 - Island and Resort, Inc
ezeerooms.com Offers 66% Cash Back on Hotel Bookings During Thanksgiving Week
As people pack their bags for their favorite Thanksgiving destinations, ezeerooms.com is offering 66% cash back on its hotel bookings to celebrate the occasion. - November 28, 2013 - Ezeerooms Accomodation Pvt. Ltd.
GoTop Assets and Education Fund of America Join Hands on EB-5 Investment Immigration Based on Charter Schools
GoTop Assets has developed a unique service model with the Education Fund of America for the EB5 investment immigration program. The service of GoTop includes US‐based professional consultancy of EB5 opportunities, and US-centric EB5 application management. The unique service model is best suited for individuals who are already in the US, such as foreign students and visitors. The service model also achieves "one-stop shopping" by integrating third-party services. - November 27, 2013 - GoTop Assets LLC
Departure3 Digital Wins Best in Class Website from Interactive Media Awards
Santa Monica Based Digital Firm Receives Highest Honor for its work on the Crowne Plaza Redondo Beach Hotel Website. - November 27, 2013 - Departure3 Digital
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