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RaMona Rizzo of Mob Wives Reality TV Show to Appear at San Gennaro Feast, San Diego, Between May 30 - June 2, 2013
RaMona Rizzo of Mob Wives is coming to Royal Festivals, Inc.'s annual San Gennaro Feast May 30th thru June 2nd 2013. The San Gennaro Feast is a yearly festival brought to you by Royal Festivals, Inc. and is held in honor of the Saint, Gennaro. The festival features a wide variety of Italian food vendors, live national acts hourly on the main stage, amusement rides and games fun for the whole family. The San Gennaro Feast, held in San Diego, is one of the most popular Italian food festivals. - April 16, 2013 - Royal Festivals, Inc.
New Initiative “Wellness Travel Journal – Travel Happy. Travel Well.” Launched by Wellness Tourism Worldwide
Wellness Travel Journal Editor, Camille Hoheb remarked, "The Wellness Travel Journal - Travel Happy. Travel Well. brand provides consumers and businesses with a great way to connect and engage in wellness travel. Wellness Tourism Worldwide is constantly seeking ways to improving well-being and economic growth through travel by helping others achieve their personal wellness goals and professional success.” - April 14, 2013 - Wellness Tourism Worldwide
Marketest Has Recently Published Market Research Report Entitled, "Inspired Holiday Ideas"
Marketest has recently published the Market Research Report entitled, “Inspired Holiday Ideas.” This market report is available now at Marketest.co.uk. Consult partial results for free or buy full report. - April 14, 2013 - Marketest (Netetude UK Ltd)
Last Chance to Make a Spring Getaway! Join BBC Gardening Expert, Steve Brookes, on a Fred. Olsen Vistas Cruise to the Canaries
The BBC gardening presenter, Steve Brookes, will be joining a Fred. Olsen cruise to the Canary Islands in 2013. Boudicca’s ‘Gardens & Beaches of the Canaries’ cruise, D1307, is for 12 nights, departing from Liverpool on 21st April 2013, the first departure in the cruise... - April 13, 2013 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Zucano Social Travel Launches Worldwide Coverage
Zucano, the Social Travel Company™, has recently announced the introduction of global routes coverage into its own consumer service. - April 13, 2013 - Zucano Technologies
iXiGO.com Launches Much-Awaited Train Search App for Android
Indian train search on mobile gets simpler - April 13, 2013 - ixigo
Custom College Visits Announces Partnership with Frosch Travel
Custom College Visits, a company that offers tailor-made campus tour itineraries for college-bound students and their families, today announced that it has entered into a partnership with Frosch Travel (FROSCH), one of the leading travel management companies in the U.S. This new partnership will... - April 12, 2013 - Custom College Visits
April 18th Open House to Honor Carleton McCambridge Exhibit Closing at EXIT Realty Metro Gallery
Western Artist Carleton McCambridge is closing his art exhibit at the EXIT Realty Metro Gallery. In honor of his work, the Gallery is hosting a farewell to the artist networking event April 18th from 5:30-8 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. - April 12, 2013 - EXIT Realty Metro
GHOTEL Hotel & Living Selects RateTiger for Smart Online Room Distribution
German hospitality group GHOTEL hotel & living has selected RateTiger’s industry leading Channel Manager to maximise its distribution reach for its unique accommodation offerings by updating distribution channels efficiently in real-time. - April 12, 2013 - eRevMax Inc.
New International Flight Routes to Vietnam’s Beach Destinations
In this early 2013, some international flight routes have been recently launched to Vietnam’s beach destinations, which is big convenience for travelers from around the world to amazing Vietnam coastal area. - April 12, 2013 - Exotic Voyages
CIE Tours International Wins "Scotland’s Heritage Travel Operator of the Year" Award
CIE Tours wins the first ever "Scotland’s Heritage Travel Operator of the Year" award - April 12, 2013 - CIE Tours International
DogSpin.com Launches in New York City to Help Dog Owners Navigate City Life with Their Dogs
DogSpin.com has just launched in New York City to help dog owners navigate city life with their dogs. The site features guides to dog parks, city pet law, dog trainers, daycare and boarding, and fun excursions for you and your dog in NYC. - April 11, 2013 - Madison Square Ventures LLC
Timeshare Advertising Company BuyaTimeshare.com is Ramping Up Hiring Efforts
The leading online timeshare resale and rental group is adding staff to its Florida and New Hampshire offices. - April 11, 2013 - BuyaTimeshare.com
Voyage Manager Integrates with WorldmMate API
Voyage manager, the leading provider of automated travel tracking and security solutions now provides integration with WorldMate Email Parsing API. - April 11, 2013 - Voyage Manager
Going for the Gold: CIE Tours' Irish Journey Shines
On CIE Tours' 8-Day Irish Gold Tour, experience simple yet priceless pleasures of Ireland as part of an unforgettable holiday. - April 11, 2013 - CIE Tours International
Ideas Sought Globally to Solve Local Issues
Most innovative idea will receive $25,000 in United Nations supported initiative. - April 10, 2013 - G Adventures
Cedars & Beeches Offers Victorian-Inspired Mother’s Day Getaway
Nineteenth century mansion in Long Branch, New Jersey, sets backdrop for mingling, relaxing, and reminiscing with mom this Mother's Day. - April 10, 2013 - Cedars & Beeches
Nashville-Based Travel Agency Launches Innovative & Informative Free Web Based Travel Tool
New features and micro sites provide key information to help travelers make informed decisions. VacationSide.Com, a new full service travel agency, recently launched a new feature giving users a free personal vacation finder that searches for the hottest vacation offers and delivers them directly... - April 10, 2013 - Vacation Side
MTR Gaming Invests in Smokeless Air
MTR Gaming Group, Inc. recently acquired a state-of-the-art air purification system for two of its casinos. - April 08, 2013 - MTR
Avoid Your Maintenance Fees by Transferring Your Timeshare with Newton Group Transfers
Timeshare transfer industry leader urges timeshare owners to plan early in order to avoid another year of steep maintenance fees. - April 08, 2013 - Newton Group Transfers
Bob McKeage Joins YACHTZOO
YACHTZOO is delighted to welcome Bob McKeage to their Broker Division in the Fort Lauderdale office. - April 07, 2013 - YACHTZOO
Last Runs in the French Ski Resorts with Skimium
With Skimium, skiers can take advantage of the slopes in Flaine, Arc 2000, Val d’Isère or 2 Alpes up until the ski resort closings and end the ski season with quality ski gear, attractive pricing and practical services thanks to a Skimium network of 300 ski hire shops in some 220 ski resorts in France, Andorra, and Italy. - April 06, 2013 - Skimium Uk
Children’s Hospital Fundraiser a Success with Help from Timeshare Advertising Company BuyaTimeshare.com
The worldwide leader in connecting timeshare buyers, sellers and renters was a sponsor of the 2013 CHaD Battle of the Badges All‐Star Hockey Championship. - April 05, 2013 - BuyaTimeshare.com
Brighton Based Queens Hotel Now Offering Great Rates for Company Functions
Top south coast accommodations provider Queens Hotel in Brighton is now offering business clients access to their outstanding corporate meeting facilities. Corporate visitors to the south coast region will find that, due to their first-class catering packages, boardroom-style meeting room facilities and additional personalised amenities, the Queens Hotel is able to guarantee that all business trip objectives are met. - April 05, 2013 - Queens Hotel Brighton
Ian Anderson’s Caves Branch Adventure Company & Jungle Lodge Announces Facebook Contest Winner for March
The “Picture your Adventure in Belize” is the first ever Facebook photo contest that Caves Branch has had. The contest started on February 1st, 2013 and this is the second month that the contest has been running for. Each month is a new contest and Caves Branch selects a new... - April 04, 2013 - Caves Branch Adventure Company and Jungle Lodge
Singing Sands Inn Launches First Ever Facebook Photo Competition
Singing Sands Inn, a premier eco-resort in Maya Beach, just north of Placencia, Belize, has launched its first ever Facebook photo competition. The prize at stake is a 5-night stay for 2 in a luxurious beachfront cabana. The resort is sponsoring the giveaway to reward its fanbase for their continuous loyalty since its inception. - April 04, 2013 - Singing Sands Inn
Hotwire Completes Two-Way XML Integration with RateTiger
Integrated channel management specialist secures direct connection with leading discount travel site. - April 02, 2013 - eRevMax Inc.
HotelTravel.com Partners with Phuket Resorts to Launch Facebook Sweepstakes
HotelTravel.com is giving away free nights at Phuket beach resorts to celebrate 50,000 Facebook fans. - April 02, 2013 - HotelTravel.com
Timeshare Advertising Executive Wesley Kogelman to Participate at ARDA Resale Forum
The president and CEO of online timeshare resale and rental leader BuyaTimeshare.com will be a table leader at the session during the up-coming ARDA World convention. - April 02, 2013 - BuyaTimeshare.com
Panama Relocation Tour Seats Are Filling Up Fast
Live for Less in Panama, a company that offers the Panama Relocation Tour, announces today that tour seats for 2013 are filling up fast. The company currently offers the 7-day and 5-day Panama tours and the 5-day Chiriqui Highlands tour. - March 30, 2013 - Panama Relocation Tours, Inc.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Supports Felixstowe Rotary Club’s Fundraising for Kenya
Ipswich-based Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is always keen to support local fundraising, and the cruise line recently donated a mini-cruise aboard Boudicca to the Felixstowe Rotary Club, as a prize for its annual "International Evening," to help to raise money to build a "sand dam"... - March 30, 2013 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
CIE Tours Cities on Travel Hotlist
TripAdvisor.com, the online travel site, surveyed users’ opinions and reviews in order to compile their cities hot list. Here they reviewed the up-and-coming, the unexpected, and the freshly updated among some lesser-known but still sparkling cities. Three United Kingdom cities – Glasgow, Belfast, and Liverpool – have been named among the top-ten trendy spots to set down your suitcase in Europe this year. - March 30, 2013 - CIE Tours International
Best Place to Live is in Panama According to Expat Jackie Lange
Jackie Lange, owner and manager of the Panama Relocation Tours, talks about expat living in Panama. She made the move to Panama in 2012 and considers it as the best place to live and retire to. - March 30, 2013 - Panama Relocation Tours, Inc.
Law Offices of Alan C. Shafner Achieves Milestone Ruling on Hotels' Responsibilities
Shafner firm persuades Colorado Court of Appeals to rule that hotels must use reasonable care when evicting a guest if there is a foreseeable risk that the guest will suffer harm as a result of the eviction. - March 28, 2013 - Law Offices of Alan C. Shafner
It’s Mersey-Magic; "Beatlemania" Join a Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Mini-Cruise to Dublin and Liverpool
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is well-known for its great choice of convenient regional UK departure ports – no fewer than nine in 2013 – and also for offering a wide selection of mini-cruises. One of these popular sailings – which are ideal for those who are "new to cruise"... - March 28, 2013 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
River Expeditions Announces Dates for 2013 "Extreme College Weekends" Whitewater Rafting
In 2013, "Extreme College Weekends" are a great chance for students to take a break from studying to experience the thrill of white water rafting. This package also includes camping, BBQ, music, and other entertainment designed for students and their friends. - March 27, 2013 - River Expeditions
Charter Jet Broker ONEflight International Helping Dallas, Manhattan and Tampa Clients Consolidate Costs on Business Flights
Industry-leading charter jet brokers, ONEflight International has announced that they’re now able to help Manhattan, Dallas and Tampa clients travel across the US without the hassles of commercial airlines and at a consolidated cost compared to full jet ownership. The company’s recently... - March 27, 2013 - ONEFlight International
Walking Holidays are Growing in Popularity
An increasing trend for people to holiday at home is providing a boost to the UK hiking industry In the past few years, the way people in the UK take their holidays has changed drastically. Less people are travelling abroad, and more people are enjoying holidaying in the UK. Staycationing is a new... - March 27, 2013 - Mickledore
Lato Boutique Hotel in Heraklion Crete, Greece Completes Extensive Renovation
Lato Boutique Hotel announces that the 3 phases’ renovation project was completed in early 2013. - March 27, 2013 - Lato Boutique Hotel
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Launches "world Cruises 2014" Promotion
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is making it even more attractive to take a "Voyage of a Lifetime" in early 2014 with a promotional offer on its two "World Cruise" on Balmoral and Black Watch, on bookings made for the full cruises from 16th March 2013. Fares will be available on... - March 27, 2013 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Lynnette Scofield Awarded “Innkeeper of the Year” by Select Registry
Lynnette Scofield, owner of The William Henry Miller Inn, was awarded “Innkeeper of the Year” by the Select Registry of Distinguished Inns of North America. Her award from the Select Registry acknowledges her success and professional achievements. "The day that we were accepted as... - March 27, 2013 - The William Henry Miller Inn
Wade & Debi Norton of Northstar Travel Announced Today That They Have Joined Cruise Planners
American Express Travel, an award-winning national cruise and travel company. Affiliation means that “Cruise Planners • Northstar” can now offer customers exclusive pricing on a wide range of cruise destinations, wedding packages, a choice of thousands of group departures, private cruise sales, as well as cabin upgrades and special amenities such as shore excursions. - March 26, 2013 - Cruise Planners • Northstar Travel
Timeshare Advertising Company BuyATimeshare.com Announces Hiring of Steve Luba
The online timeshare resale and rental leader plans to ramp up its public relations outreach as it prepares for the release of new programs in 2013. - March 26, 2013 - BuyaTimeshare.com
Panama Relocation Tour Receives Spectacular Feedback from Participants
Live for Less in Panama is very pleased with the excellent feedback the tour has received. The tour company has recently conducted the 7-day Panama Tour and participants only have good words for the tour and its organizers. - March 26, 2013 - Panama Relocation Tours, Inc.
Arctic Direct Launches Discount Offers for UK Armed Forces Personnel
Arctic Direct, a leading provider of specially-tailored holidays to the Arctic, has launched a new discount offer for UK armed forces personnel. - March 25, 2013 - Arctic Direct
Airport Parking and Hotels (APH) Compares Foreign Exchange Rates of UK Providers
With the pound recently falling further against the value of the Dollar and Euro, banks and money exchange services have reported record sales in travel money orders with Sainsbury’s Bank Travel Money seeing online orders for foreign currency almost tripling in February*. In order for... - March 25, 2013 - Airport Parking and Hotels
Trans-Antarctic Expedition Completes East Coast Tour and Norway Training
The South 2014 expedition completed its East Coast Tour and Norway Training. - March 24, 2013 - Imperial Trans-Antarctic Centenary Expedition 2014
Brett/Robinson Fishing Package Makes a Nice Addition to the Gulf Coast Fishing Season
The Gulf Shores & Orange Beach fishing season is right around the corner—next month, to be exact. As a complement to this popular Gulf Coast season, Brett/Robinson is offering fishing vacation packages. Visitors who book this package have the option of scheduling a four- or six-hour... - March 24, 2013 - Brett Robinson
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Flagship Balmoral Makes Her Maiden Call Into Darwin, Australia
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ 1,350-guest flagship, Balmoral, made her maiden call into Darwin, Australia, on 8th March 2013, as part of her longest-ever ‘World Cruise’, of 112 nights. This symbolic event was celebrated with a plaque exchange between Fred. Olsen and Darwin Port... - March 23, 2013 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Major Buyers and Suppliers of Corporate Travel and Meetings Products to Gather at GBTA China Conference 2013
The world's biggest spenders on business travel and corporate meetings will gather with leading travel and meetings industry suppliers next April 15-17 for the GBTA China Conference 2013 in Shanghai, China. - March 23, 2013 - Global Business Travel Association