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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
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
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
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
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)
Grand Canyon Bus Deals’ New Video Exposes the Hoover Dam “Photo Stop”
GrandCanyonBusDeals.com posts a new video expose on how trips to Hoover Dam are included in tours to Grand Canyon National Park. Plus tips and tricks how to get coach tours at discount. - November 21, 2012 - Grand Canyon Bus Tours
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
"The Monster Movie Fan's Guide To Japan" Holiday Discount Sale
"The Monster Movie Fan's Guide To Japan" is now available at a holiday discount of 20% off the cover price. "The Monster Movie Fan's Guide To Japan" is the world's first and only Japan travel guide tailored to fans of Japanese science-fiction and fantasy films. This holiday... - November 19, 2012 - Armand Vaquer, Author
Passport to Your National Parks® 2013 Photo Contest Winners Announced
Each year, Eastern National holds a photo contest for NPS employees and Volunteers-In-Parks (VIPs) to select ten images–one national and nine regional–for the collectible Passport To Your National Parks® commemorative stamp set. The stamps are distributed on a single perforated... - November 17, 2012 - Eastern National
Vietnam's First Luxury Tour Operator Has a Successful Show at WTM London 2012
Luxury Travel Vietnam Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) has a Successful World Travel Market London 2012. - November 17, 2012 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Win Four Fabulous Nights in Carmel, California
Win a luxurious four-night stay for two in beautiful Carmel, California. Enjoy innovative meals and fine wines at Carmel’s landmark Cypress Inn and Carmel Valley’s award-winning Bernardus Lodge. Visit the famous Monterey Bay Aquarium, walk white-sand beaches, stroll through vineyards,... - November 16, 2012 - Authentic Luxury Travel
Vacation-Seekers Can Book a Discounted Vacation with Brett/Robinson on Cyber Monday
With Thanksgiving - and, subsequently, Black Friday - right around the corner, many holiday shoppers are gearing up to hunt for the season’s best deals. Many others are in search of a good location for a holiday vacation. Both groups will likely find Brett/Robinson’s upcoming Cyber... - November 16, 2012 - Brett Robinson
New Dominican Republic Travel Specialist Offers Innovative Travel Services to North American Clients
Saona d’Elite, a Dominican Republic vacation, eco-tour, and destination wedding planning specialist, is extending its innovative travel services to a North American audience. - November 15, 2012 - Santo Domingo Vacation d'Elite
Exclusive Discounts on Adventure by Disney Itineraries Available Through WDWVacationPlanning.com
Save big on your Adventure by Disney Itinerary when reserved by December 15, 2012. - November 15, 2012 - WDWVacationplanning.com
360° Student Travel Participants Complete 31,865 Hours (3.6 Years) of Community Service in Just One Summer
360° Student Travel announced today that their teen travelers completed an amazing 31,865 hours of service in the summer of 2012. This incredible accomplishment works out to be the equivalent of 3.6 years of volunteer work within the communities they visited, and tops the previous year’s... - November 15, 2012 - Westcoast Connection
Alcove Service Apartments Announces Addition of More Cities to Its Network
Alcove today announced that it has added Mumbai, Delhi, Coimbatore, Kolkata and Vizag to its network of Service Apartments. With this expansion, Alcove now covers nine cities in India, making it one of the largest Serviced Apartment Providers in India. Alcove provides both short-stay and... - November 15, 2012 - Alcove Serviced Apartments
New Pedal-Powered Way for Families to Create Holiday Traditions in Albuquerque
Local bicycle shop offers holiday bike tours of Albuquerque’s time-honored lights and luminaria displays. - November 14, 2012 - Routes Rentals & Tours, Inc
Mobiversal Announces 10 Ways How Mobile Apps Are Helping Hotels Get More Business
Flavius Saracut, marketing manager at mobile app development agency Mobiversal, shares 10 innovative ways how mobile apps can help the hospitality industry. Saracut released a post last week titled, "Mobile apps for hotels, the hospitality industry benefits from smartphone market... - November 14, 2012 - Mobiversal
Argentina Properties Sotheby’s International Realty and Algodon Wine Estates Announced Their Partnership
Argentina Properties Sotheby’s International Realty and Algodon Wine Estates today announced their sales and marketing partnership for Algodon’s luxury vineyard estate homesites located in San Rafael, Mendoza, Argentina. - November 14, 2012 - Algodon Wine Estates
Veteran Wins $500,000 Jackpot at Presque Isle Downs & Casino
The casino celebrated Veterans Day on Sunday with a free buffet and $10 in slot play. But, one lucky veteran walked away with something much more. On Sunday, November 11, 2012 a Vietnam War Vet walked away with $500,000 with his progressive jackpot win. The $500,000 jackpot is the largest in... - November 13, 2012 - MTR
Valerie M. Caffary Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Valerie M. Caffary of Halifax, Nova Scotia has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of travel. About Valerie M. Caffary Ms. Caffary has over 29 years experience in the field of travel. She is a... - November 13, 2012 - Strathmore Worldwide
Standard Textile’s Hospitality Division in Partnership with SK Textile Reveals Innovative Solution for Updating the Style of Guest Beds
CircaTM Modular Bedding System Weds Design and Functionality Standard Textile’s Hospitality Division in Partnership with SK Textile will reveal its exciting new CircaTM Modular Bedding System at the International Hotel, Motel & Restaurant Show (IH/M&RS) and the Boutique Design (BDNY)... - November 13, 2012 - Standard Textile
Costa Rican Medical Care Free Seminar Details Business and Retirement Options in Costa Rica
Costa Rican Medical Care, a leading provider of medical and dental tourism plans in Costa Rica, is offering a seminar on healthcare, business expansion and retirement options in Costa Rica on Wednesday, November 14th at 1:00 pm CST. This is a free seminar featuring speakers both in the U.S. and in... - November 12, 2012 - Costa Rican Medical Care
Presidente Intercontinental Cozumel Resort & Spa Earns 2012 Fodor’s Choice Distinction from Fodor’s Travel
While every business included in a Fodor’s guide is deemed worth a traveler’s time, only those offering a truly remarkable experience are given the Fodor’s Choice designation. - November 12, 2012 - Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa
Russ Lorenson Celebrates Seven Years of "Christmas in San Francisco" - Broadway and Cabaret Star Karen Mason to Guest
For the seventh year, crooner Russ Lorenson comes home for the holidays with his annual show, "Christmas in San Francisco," for one performance only at 8:00pm on December 5th at The Rrazz Room at the Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102. The guest artist for this year’s show is Broadway and cabaret star Karen Mason. - November 11, 2012 - RL Productions
Wyndham Vacation Resorts Asia Pacific CEO Barry Robinson to Address Timeshare and Fractional Expo GNEX 2013
The top executive for Australia’s largest vacation ownership company will give his industry outlook during Perspective Magazine’s third annual timeshare and fractional industry event. - November 10, 2012 - Perspective Magazine
All Star Vacation Homes Welcomes LEED® Gold Certified Eco-Friendly Vacation Home Into Its Management Program
The Signature Estate Vacation Home, Designed with Energy-Efficient and Water-Saving Components, is Now Available to Guests - November 09, 2012 - All Star Vacation Homes