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The Encore Resort Las Vegas Rated Best Hotel in Las Vegas by Online Booking Site Which Hotel 4 Me
Good news for the Encore Resort Las Vegas who have been rated the best hotel in Las Vegas by the Australian Hotel Booking Site Which Hotel 4 Me. - December 15, 2012 - Which Hotel 4 Me
Absolute World Group CEO Bryan Lunt to Participate at Timeshare and Fractional Conference GNEX 2013
The chairman of the multi-award winning lifestyle property development company will speak to attendees during Perspective Magazine’s third annual timeshare and fractional industry conference. - December 14, 2012 - Perspective Magazine
All Inclusive Belize Vacation Package in the Mayan Rainforest Newly Launched by Island Expeditions Travel Company
Island Expeditions, Belize travel experts, are launching an exciting new Mayan Belize vacation. The three day Rainforest Canopy Extension is a zipline and hiking adventure into remote Mayan rainforests, and combines well with their popular Paradise Islands and Glover's Reef Belize kayaking vacations. - December 14, 2012 - Island Expeditions Co.
Make Brilliant iPad Magazines Out of Your Personal Photos with New Visual Storytelling App
Dispatches: Purveyors of Adventure Stories, make gorgeous narrative magazines of your exploits. Dispatches for iPad launches to update visual storytelling to the tablet age. Fast and easy to create, Dispatches helps anyone make iconic, personal magazines from their photos to enjoy and share on the iPad. - December 14, 2012 - Dispatches
MobileRecharge.com Starts Business with a Great Offer: "No Service Fee" on All International Mobile Recharges
MobileRecharge.com has been launched to offer international mobile recharge services at the best rates on the market. The easy, fast and reliable solution targets those traveling or living abroad who need to add credit to mobile phones in other countries. The launch comes with a great offer: No Service Fee until January 11th, an opportunity to test the service. - December 13, 2012 - KeepCalling
Christmas Guide for Santa Barbara Vacation Shoppers
The Cheshire Cat Inn (www.cheshirecat.com) has identified three must visit, uniquely Santa Barbara businesses, each offering vacationers the chance to create some lasting holiday memories. Each of these venues was selected, based on uniqueness, “can’t miss” appeal, and its connection to Santa Barbara culture. - December 13, 2012 - Cheshire Cat Inn
Margaret River Voted Australia's Best Town
Just one year after devastating bushfires, Margaret River was voted Australia's favourite spot by travellers for the second successive year. The news article "Margaret River voted best Aussie town - Australian Traveller magazine" has full details on this story. It says, "Margaret... - December 13, 2012 - The Margaret River Guide
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Scoops "Best Value for Money" and "Best for Itineraries" in the "2012 Cruise Critic UK Editors’ Picks Awards"
Cruise experts at influential consumer website Cruise Critic have voted Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines "Best Value for Money" and "Best for Itineraries" in the fourth annual "2012 Cruise Critic UK Editors’ Picks Awards." The winners are selected by Cruise... - December 13, 2012 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Savings on Luxury Maharaja Train Tour by Thomas Cook Tours
Significant discounts are being offered on Thomas Cook Tours’ luxurious Maharaja train tour of India, departing London on 4 March 2013. - December 12, 2012 - Thomas Cook Tours
Atlanta's High Museum Taps Into Rich Media Technology to Enhance Museum Experience: "Fast Forward: Modern Moments 1913 >> 2013" Incorporates Multi-Media Timeline
Atlanta’s High Museum of Art is tapping into a museum trend to enhance visitors’ experience through rich media technology and digital integration. The museum’s current exhibit, “Fast Forward: Modern Moments 1913 >> 2013,” is the fifth collaboration with the... - December 12, 2012 - Blue Marble Media
Whale Watching Season Begins in Oxnard
Whale Watching Season begins in Oxnard December 26 and continues through mid April. - December 12, 2012 - Oxnard Convention & Visitors Bureau
American Resort Development Association CEO Howard Nusbaum to Speak at Timeshare and Fractional Conference GNEX 2013
The chief executive for the timeshare industry’s largest trade association will address delegates during Perspective Magazine’s vacation ownership industry event. - December 12, 2012 - Perspective Magazine
Castle Wedding Venue in South Wales Offers Couples Free Exclusive Use if 50 Guests Stay Overnight
Craig y Nos Castle's £40/head Wedding Package in South Wales offers Brides and Grooms free exclusive use of the Castle Wedding Venue, if the happy couple have 50 of their guests staying in the Castle overnight all paying for their own B&B. - December 10, 2012 - Craig y Nos Castle
The Jumeirah Essex House Rated Best Hotel in New York by the Hotel Review Site Which Hotel 4 Me
Good news for The Jumeirah Essex House who was rated as the best hotel in New York by the online hotel booking site, Which Hotel 4 Me. - December 09, 2012 - Which Hotel 4 Me
New Book Showcase the Spiritual Connection in One’s Travel Destination
Author Regent Jean Cabana is pleased to announce the release of his new book, Travelers: The Meaningful Journey. - December 09, 2012 - Regent Jean Cabana
Make the Most of Your Epic Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Balmoral "World Cruise" with a Holiday Extension
A "World Cruise" is, for many people, the holiday of a lifetime, visiting some of the most exciting destinations on the planet; to enable guests to make the very best of their time in these amazing locations, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is offering optional "holiday extensions" on... - December 09, 2012 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Worcester County MD Tourism Announces a New Mobile App for Its Award-Winning Wine and Ale Trail, “Toast Our Coast”
Worcester County Tourism teams with AppCreatorPro to provide a mobile app for visitors interested in the "Toast Our Coast" Wine and Ale Tour on the Delmarva Peninsula. - December 08, 2012 - AppCreatorPro
Carter and Carter Solicitors Advise Tourists on New APIL Findings
Carter and Carter Solicitors, professional personal injury solicitors in Manchester, comment on the new APIL findings which could see independent holidaymakers receive less compensation to package deal tourists. - December 08, 2012 - Carter and Carter Solicitors Limited
CorporateStays.com Announces New Partnership with Minto Furnished Suites
CorporateStays.com announced an exciting new partnership with the Minto Group today. The corporate housing specialist will be Minto’s new services provider for furnished suites in the Montreal and Vancouver markets. - December 07, 2012 - CorporateStays.com
Merlin Software to Advance to Contributing Sponsor for GNEX 2013 Timeshare and Fractional Conference
The vacation ownership resort software provider will increase its involvement in Perspective Magazine’s third annual timeshare and fractional industry event. - December 07, 2012 - Perspective Magazine
Vegas’ 1st Alternative Party Shuttle Begins Dec. 14
The Q Party Shuttle will offer party shuttle transportation service between the three hottest alternative nightclubs and bars in Las Vegas. Tickets include a souvenir wrist band, line pass and 2-for-1 drinks at select clubs. Hop on, party, hop off. - December 07, 2012 - The Q Party Shuttle
WDWVacationPlanning.com Announces 3 Exciting Adventures by Disney Itineraries Just in Time for Spring Break
Itineraries include Central and South America. Discover tropical rainforests, magnificent ruins and the amazing cultures that make Ecuador, Costa Rica, the Galapagos Islands and Peru distinctive destinations for a family travel adventure. - December 07, 2012 - WDWVacationplanning.com
The Kid Daytona Midwest Tour Featuring Chi City Set for December 6-12
Chicago Hip-Hop Artist Chi City has been added to a four-city Midwest tour with Recording Artist The Kid Daytona (Community JUICE / JMI+ / Oyster Concepts Recording), December 6-12, 2012, presented by Make a Mogul Entertainment. The tour includes additional performances by Battery/Jive Recording Artist Mickey Factz and more. - December 06, 2012 - Chi City
Nominations Close Next Week for Perspective Magazine Timeshare and Fractional Industry Awards Program
The nomination window for entering the global timeshare and fractional industry awards program will close on December 15th, with online voting to begin in January. - December 06, 2012 - Perspective Magazine
Voyage Manager Integrates with SPOT
Voyage Manager provides integration with the personal satellite messenger, SPOT. - December 06, 2012 - Voyage Manager
New Book Helps Travelers Stay Healthy
Lotus Press announces the availability of a new book aimed at helping people be healthy and stay healthy while traveling. - December 06, 2012 - Lotus Brands
Dial an Exchange Continues with Free Timeshare Exchange Membership
Vacation exchange trendsetter provides membership option at no cost to timeshare owners. - December 06, 2012 - Dial An Exchange
A Thousand Tongues Titillated
Local Food Tour Goes From Unknown to Top Savannah Activity in Just 8 Months - December 05, 2012 - Savannah Taste Experience
P&O Cruises Partners with Save the Children
Australia’s leading cruise line P&O Cruises is offering its passengers the chance to make a big impact with their small change and give back to the destinations they visit through an exciting new partnership with Save the Children. As part of the new P&O Pacific Partnership... - December 04, 2012 - P&O Cruises
Just What is Gangnam? Seoul Tourism Organization Video Explains All.
In response to music video sensation "Gangnam Style," a new video by the Seoul Tourism Organization - with an accent firmly on fun - takes a closer look at the place behind the song. The video highlights the popular attractions and world-class meetings infrastructure of Gangnam, a major business and tourism district of Southern Seoul. The video went live on November 29th, and "Gangnam Style" itself will play an integral part of the video. - December 04, 2012 - Seoul Convention Bureau
Bees Without Borders Launches Campaign to Help Kenyan Beekeepers
Andrew's Honey and Bees Without Borders (a 501(c)(3) launches Indiegogo Campaign. The campaign will seek to raise $20,000. In additional funds to help support its mission to build better beekeeping infrastructure for three Kenya villages. - December 04, 2012 - Bees Without Borders
A Birth of Luxury Halal Holiday in Indochina
Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) Seeks Growth from Niche Markets and Targets Intra-ASEAN and Muslim Holiday Markets. - December 02, 2012 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Alpine Elements Offers New Year Discounts on Luxury Resorts
Alpine Elements, a leading ski package holiday specialist, is offering customers a special discount on a range of their most popular luxury chalets when they book for the New Year week. Alpine Elements has a vast selection of chalets on their site, all of which offer customers a variety of... - December 01, 2012 - Alpine Elements
Dominican Republic Travel Specialist Santo Domingo Vacation e'Elite Announces Caribbean Excursion Contest
Santo Domingo Vacation d'Elite offers chance to win an exciting Caribbean excursion. - November 30, 2012 - Santo Domingo Vacation d'Elite
Pamplona and the "Running of the Bulls" SF2013
Join Peña Seattle de Sanfermines for the Fiesta de San Fermín and the Feria del Toro, the “festival of the bull” in Pamplona, July 2013. - November 30, 2012 - Iberian Traveler
Maldives Local Travel Agents Welcome Government’s Decision to Terminate GMR Contract of Male’ International Airport
Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) remains committed to their members and building a sub-segment within the tourism industry that caters to the local travel agents’ needs. Today local travel agents play a vital role in the development of Maldivian Tourism as a... - November 29, 2012 - MATATO
Online Holiday Travel Mall MyReviewsNow.net Announces Emirates Airlines Travel Sale
MyReviewsNow.net's affiliate partner Emirates Airlines is launching a travel sale for people who will be traveling for the holidays. Travelers will save $150 when they book a flight with Emirates Airlines through 12/2. - November 29, 2012 - Retail Solutions Advisors
Beachfront Turks & Caicos Resort Introduces New Family Services That Include a Kid's Club, B&B Package and Room Service
The Alexandra Resort, a four star beachfront resort located on world acclaimed Grace Bay Beach, has introduced new Kids Club as well as new guest services just in time for the Christmas season. - November 29, 2012 - Alexandra Resort
The UK Leisure Accommodation Market: Market Overview 2012-13
The leisure accommodation sector (camping, caravan parks, motorhome hire, campervan hire, holiday cottages and lodges) now accounts for over half of the UK’s tourism accommodation stock. This independent market report provides an up to date review of the sector in 2012 considering factors such as the Olympics, Glastonbury, the recession and the bad summer and analyses longer term trends such as staycation, demographics and use of social media whilst also looking at early data for 2013 bookings. - November 29, 2012 - Motorhome Hire
WDWVacationPlanning.com Travel Professionals to Attend Grand Opening of the New Fantasyland in Magic Kingdom Park
Walt Disney World is adding brand new attractions, rides and restaurants to the Magic Kingdom Park. The new expansion of Fantasyland, the largest in Walt Disney World history, opens December 6th, 2012 and provides a magical oasis built to encourage lost childhood fantasies to awaken. The travel... - November 29, 2012 - WDWVacationplanning.com
Troy Technologies Announces New Travel Wheelchair Cases
Travel wheelchair specialists Troy Technologies have created a durable, dependable new way to carry and store wheelchairs on airplanes and other mass transit systems. - November 29, 2012 - Troy Technologies
Las Vegas Kid-Friendly Blog Launched with Focus on Vegas Wholesome Activities and Attractions
VegasKids.info is launching a blog dedicated to helping parents find children-friendly attractions and shows while visiting Las Vegas. - November 28, 2012 - New Platform Group
Adventure Motorcycle Tours – Transylvania Live Launches Its New Product, North Eastern Europe – Motorcycle Adventure
After the success of South Eastern Europe Motorcycle Tour, the company designed an itinerary that completes the Eastern European motorcycle experience with amazing motorcycle roads, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, legendary places and countries rich in history and culture. - November 28, 2012 - Adventure Motorcycle Tours - Transylvania Live
Christmas Breaks in Barcelona: Apartment Barcelona Boosts Special Offers for the Holiday Season
Apartment Barcelona has increased its special offers and deals on apartments in Barcelona for the holiday season. The apartment rental agency now offers over 190 apartments with special offers listed on the company website, many of which include deals of up to 50% off. - November 28, 2012 - Apartment Barcelona
Online Shopping Mall and Blog MyReviewsNow.net Spotlights Sandals Resorts 65% Off Sale
MyReviewsNow.net’s affiliate partner Sandals is offering up to 65% off for guests who shop online and book their stay at Sandals Royal Bahamian Spa Resort and Offshore Island. - November 27, 2012 - Retail Solutions Advisors
ecoBURICA to Sell Costa Rican Resort
Spectacular black sand beach, fresh water lagoon, old growth forest! After 20 years ecoBURICA of Costa Rica decides to sell pristine "last frontier" property. - November 27, 2012 - ecoBURICA
Indulge in a Festive Cruise Aboard Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Black Watch
It is not too late to bag a last-minute getaway this festive season; Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Black Watch has some very tempting pre-Christmas cruises still available, offering wonderful value for money. They can be both a well-earned break and the chance for some unusual Christmas shopping... - November 24, 2012 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
CharmPosh.com Highlights Holiday Season Tips When Traveling with Children
The leading child luxury lifestyle insider provides solutions for parents to handle holiday season travel plans to include children. - November 23, 2012 - CharmPosh.com
Innovative Alliance Tees Up for Revenue Growth
LinksRez and ICE open up new distribution channel that allows golf courses to maintain rate integrity and increase yield. - November 22, 2012 - International Cruise & Excursions, Inc. (ICE)
Your Guides to Visit San Francisco and Paris for Free: How to Make the Most of Your Vacation Dollars
Your Guide to Visit Paris for Free and The Guide to Visit San Francisco for Free have been written for the budget-conscious traveler who wants to make the most of his budget and still have a meaningful experience. - November 21, 2012 - Visit Cities for Free