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Ava Gardner Festival to Commemorate Friendship with Gregory Peck
The Ava Gardner Museum has scheduled the 8th Annual Ava Gardner Festival for October 5-7, in Smithfield, North Carolina. Events include new exhibits on Ava Gardner and Gregory Peck's life-long friendship, heritage tours, vintage movies and an opening night event, "The Great Sinner" Casino Night. - September 12, 2012 - Johnston County Visitors Bureau
Add a Face-to-Face Encounter with a Belize Jaguar to Your Travel Bucket List
Island Expeditions, Belize travel experts, have made some exciting changes to their popular Glover's Reef and River of Caves trip...an up-close encounter with a jaguar, and an underground adventure in the Crystal Caves of Belize. - September 12, 2012 - Island Expeditions Co.
Innovation Direct™ Set to Represent Wrist Alert Invention to Potential Licensees in Industry
An innovative new product sure to bring peace of mind to cruise passengers, the Wrist Alert, has been developed by Rashawn McQueen of Spotswood, New Jersey. The invention's unique design provides priceless tranquility to parents and caregivers while they and their children are on a cruise. In... - September 12, 2012 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Maite Vigil of Rocky Top Hospitality Receives 2012 Women in Business Award
Rocky Top Hospitality Director of Operations Honored by Triangle Business Journal. - September 12, 2012 - Rocky Top Hospitality
K-EARTH 101 to Give Away Ventura County West Mini Vacations in Upcoming On-Air Contest
Los Angeles radio station K-EARTH 101 is giving away six overnight mini vacation packages to lucky winners during the week of September 24. The contest prizes, which include one-night stays at local hotels, is courtesy of the Ventura County Lodging Association (VCLA) and is part of VCLA's... - September 11, 2012 - Ventura County Lodging Association
Travelers Looking for City Tours Around the World Have a New Resource in BookCityTours.com
Book City Tours, a company that helps travelers find city tours around the world, recently launched its new site. Travelers can choose from different tours in some of the world's most popular cities. - September 10, 2012 - BookCityTours.com
Bed and Breakfast Opens at Patricks' Pastures in Denton, Texas
The Old Irish Bed & Breakfast at Patricks’ Pastures offers vintage-style cottages in a quaint country setting, surrounded by alpacas, llamas and other animals. Also included is a venue for small weddings, community meetings and other gatherings. - September 08, 2012 - Patricks' Pastures Alpaca Ranch
Gold Travelife Medal for Creta Maris Beach Resort
Creta Maris Beach Resort supporting its new philosophy "Green Cretan All Inclusive" and in the context of ecological consciousness, got awarded a Gold Medal by the international organization "Travelife." - September 08, 2012 - Maris Hotels
Cruise Experts Travel Increases Capacity for Popular Exclusive Best of Alaska Cruisetour
Demand is high for the travel agency's exclusive vacation experience. - September 07, 2012 - CruiseExperts Travel
"Hold the Front Page": Christopher Ward Shares "Fleet Street Secrets" Aboard Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Braemar
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is delighted to welcome distinguished journalist and writer Christopher Ward, former Editor of the Daily Express, on its 15-night M1222 ‘Western Mediterranean’ cruise aboard Braemar, as part of its award-winning Vistas onboard enrichment programme. This cruise,... - September 07, 2012 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Good News for Travelers to Myanmar All Around the World
Exotic Voyages are very happy with this good news for travelers to Myanmar. The end of last month, Visa – one of the biggest financial services announced that they will enter the currently cash-dominated Myanmar market by firstly, training the local banks to use electronic payment... - September 06, 2012 - Exotic Voyages
Grand Teton National Park Foundation and Jackson Hole Land Trust Launch Innovative New SmartphoneApp, TravelStorysGPS, Including Give by Cell’s Mobile Fundraising
Give by Cell, a San Francisco based company specializing in mobile technology solutions, is providing their mobile fundraising service, Mobile Give, as a part of TravelStorysGPS, an innovative iPhone and iPad application released by a collaboration between Conservation Consulting and nonprofit... - September 05, 2012 - Give by Cell
Western International Announces Michael H. Mahoney as President and CEO
Western International, a Dallas-based developer, owner and manager of Marriott and Hilton franchised hotels has announced that Michael H. Mahoney will take over as President and Chief Executive Officer of the company. Founder and current President, B. Gene Carter, will become Chairman. Mahoney has... - September 05, 2012 - Texas Western Hospitality
Secret Compass Adventure Travel Company Pushing Boundaries
Exciting new expedition company launches 2013 portfolio of extreme adventures. - September 05, 2012 - Secret Compass
Take a Step Back in Time with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Antiques-Themed Vistas Cruise
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines – awarded "Best Educational Cruise" by readers of Cruise International magazine in 2011 and a popular contender in the 2012 Awards – is offering a special antiques-themed cruise in autumn 2013, through its acclaimed onboard enrichment programme, Vistas. - September 05, 2012 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Hotels Celebrate GlobRes-Lodgegate Connection
Lodgegate PMS and GlobRes Xpress Channel Manager make a difference to hotels from day one. - September 04, 2012 - Global Reservation Agent AG
Lori Judd of Prestige Travel Vacations Achieves CLIA Certification
CLIA's distinguished certifications are not easy to achieve, but neccesary for all travel agents and Lori Judd of Prestige Travel Vacations has just achieved an ACC certification. - September 04, 2012 - Prestige Travel Vacations
Be the Family Hero - Reinvent the Holidays Belizean-Style
Island Expeditions is excited to offer families a choice of adventure trips for the holidays, and a chance to be with the Maya when the world is renewed this December 21st, 2012. - September 02, 2012 - Island Expeditions Co.
HotelTravel.com and Lebua at State Tower Offer Free Room Upgrade in Bangkok
HotelTravel.com is highlighting its latest promotional deal for lebua at State Tower in Bangkok that offers a free room upgrade from now until 31 October among its many other perks. - September 02, 2012 - HotelTravel.com
Exotic Voyages – Southeast Asia Luxury Travel Company to Focus on Growth in United Kingdom Market
The British desiring to explore Southeast Asia are likely to be offered better travelling service in Vietnam and its ancient neighbour countries – Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar by Exotic Voyages. The 20-year old luxury travel team is now planning to extend their UK market. - September 01, 2012 - Exotic Voyages
Desmond House Bed & Breakfast in Redding, CA Now Offering Massage & Spa Services
Make your trip to The Desmond House Bed & Breakfast in Redding, Californai even more enjoyable. As innkeeper, Greg Reimann, is now offering on-site massage and spa services. In addition to a daily continental breakfast of fresh baked items that delights your palate, you can also enjoy a relaxing massage to take your mind and body to a site of utopia. - August 30, 2012 - The Desmond House
New Wedding Amenity Baskets Gives Brides-to-be a Hand This Wedding Season
Ogomo.com, an online retailer of travel sized products, announces a new Wedding Bathroom Amenity Basket that will save brides-to-be both time and money while planning for their big day. - August 29, 2012 - Ogomo, LLC
South African Wines, Music and Cuisine Showcased at the South African Food & Wine Festival
Twenty five of the finest wines to come out of the world-renown wine regions of Stellenbosch, Paarl & Robertson Valley, South Africa will be showcased at the 7th annual South African Food & Wine Festival, September 8th & 9th 2012 at Grayhaven Winery, Gum Spring, Virginia. The festival is a celebration of the culture, food, wine and music of South Africa. - August 28, 2012 - Grayhaven Winery
Park City Lodging, Inc. Announces Mobile Application Integration
Park City Lodging, Inc. is excited to announce the development of their new guest services mobile application. The application will serve as a mobile concierge for Park City Lodging, Inc. guests, providing them with information about Park City including maps and news updates about events happening... - August 27, 2012 - Park City Lodging, Inc.
BBC Gardening Expert, Steve Brookes, Joins 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... - August 26, 2012 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Sofitel Manila Hotel’s So Magnifique Promotion
Enjoy a magnifique overnight stay at Sofitel Philippine Plaza, the only French 5 star hotel in Manila. - August 26, 2012 - Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila
Holiday Cottages Northumberland Add More Cottages
Holiday cottages Northumberland have built on their success and extended the range of cottages they offer. Holiday cottages Northumberland are proving to be a real hit with foreign as well as UK holidaymakers. - August 26, 2012 - Cottages In Northumberland
G Adventures Upgrades Galapagos Fleet as Archipelago Grows as a Destination
G Adventures has one of the highest quality operations in the Galapagos and is upgrading its fleet for 2013 with the acquisition of three 16-passenger motor yachts – Daphne G3, San Jose G5, and Queen of Galapagos G8. The company will add additional vessels in the coming months as it makes... - August 25, 2012 - G Adventures
Luxury Travel to Promote Escape Destination for Family Vacations from Ho Chi Minh City
Vung Tau, located at about 125 kilometers to the southeast of Ho Chi Minh City, was known as Cap Saint-Jacques under French occupation. Among Vietnamese and expatriates, it is a popular beach destination for weekend trips, and now Luxury Travel Vietnam is offering a day trip from Ho Chi Minh City... - August 25, 2012 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
GunBroker.com and USA Shooting Bring London Games to Fans with a Special Auction; Winner Can Shoot with Five-Time Olympic Medalist Kim Rhode
GunBroker.com is hosting a special champion-themed Charity Auction. New and existing GunBroker.com site users can currently bid on a one-of-kind experience that includes: a 3-day/2-night trip for two to Colorado Springs, a VIP tour of the Olympic Training Center and an afternoon of shooting with five-time Olympic medalist Kim Rhode. - August 24, 2012 - GunBroker.com
New Timeshare Industry Autobiography Set to Stir Controversy
Author Claire Booth writes an extraordinary account as she rises above a broken childhood to forge an 18 year career in the shared ownership industry. - August 24, 2012 - Claire Booth Enterprises
Furnished Quarters Facilitates Increasing Number of Corporate Housing Stays for Entertainment Industry
Furnished Quarters announced today that it continues to facilitate an increasing number of Manhattan-based corporate housing stays for the entertainment industry, in conjunction with growing efforts from the City of New York’s Mayor’s Office to meet the city’s media production... - August 24, 2012 - Furnished Quarters
Show Your Support for Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines in the Second "Cruise International Awards"
Having swept the board in last year’s first-ever "Cruise International Awards," Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is calling upon its loyal guests and fans to show their support once again, with the chance to win a number of attractive prizes, including a luxurious week-long holiday in Fort... - August 24, 2012 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Makes It Even Easier for Guests on a Liverpool Pier Head Sailing
As part of its commitment to its new Liverpool Pier Head departures in 2013, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines will be offering guests a complimentary hourly shuttle service between Lime Street Rail Station, the Bus Station and the Cruise Terminal. It will not be necessary for guests to pre-book this new... - August 24, 2012 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Alden Hotel Houston-Downtown Acquired by American Liberty Hospitality
Alden Houston, the 97-room downtown hotel at 1117 Prairie, has been acquired by Houston-based American Liberty Hospitality and its investment partner, Gentry Mills Capital, of Dallas, Texas. - August 24, 2012 - American Liberty Hospitality
Luxury Travel Ltd to Launch an Urban Adventure to Can Gio Forest
Vietnam’s first Luxury Tour Operator (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) often offers new tours for discerning travelers and has just announced a new day tour to Can Gio Forest from Ho Chi Minh City. Luxury Travel Ltd. has served the luxury travel industry for many years, and their staff has... - August 23, 2012 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
A Chocoholic Treat Aboard Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Boudicca in Winter 2012
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines will be hosting a Mediterranean cruise on board Boudicca in November 2012 to tickle the taste buds of any chocoholic. The cruise line will be offering guests the chance to learn all there is to know about this most tempting of treats from renowned chocolatier, Gerry Wilton,... - August 23, 2012 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Explore the Life and Work of Norway’s Greatest Artist, Edvard Munch, on a Fred. Olsen Scandinavian Cruise
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is offering an enticing cruise for art lovers in summer 2013; "Scandinavian Capitals & St. Petersburg" (D1312) is a 14-night cruise aboard Boudicca, departing on 9th June 2013 from Greenock (Glasgow). This cruise is part of the Vistas onboard enrichment... - August 23, 2012 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Yoga Retreat in California Offers One-Month Teacher Training Program
The Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm, founded by Swami Vishnu-Devananda, is offering intensive one-month Yoga training courses in various locations worldwide, including Vietnam and Grass Valley, California. - August 22, 2012 - California College of Ayurveda
Area Travel Expert Named to Top 25 Agents of 2012 by Travel Agent Magazine
Travel Agent magazine, part of Questex Travel Group, has officially announced its Top 25 Agents for 2012. Travel Agent looks at each of the Top 25 Agents’ compelling stories in an in-depth cover story for their August 20th issue. About Travel Agent Magazine’s Top 25 Agents of... - August 22, 2012 - The Tropical Travelers
Travel and Lifestyle Social Network WAYN Exceeds 20 Million Users
Multi-layered, Highly Social and Engaging Platform for Travellers, WAYN’s Presence Continues to Grow, with Users in More Than 194 Countries. - August 22, 2012 - WAYN
Explorer Sue Stockdale Joins a Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Arctic Cruise - August 22, 2012 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Luxury Travel Ltd Unveils Day Trip to Vung Tau Beach from Saigon Every Day
Luxury Tour Operator (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) Unveils Private Day Trip to Vung Tau Beach from Saigon Every Day - August 21, 2012 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
One Concierge Adds Rendez-Vous Limousine to Vendor Database in Washington, DC, USA
One Concierge creates additional ground transportation options for clients in Washington DC by way of Rendez-Vous Limousines. - August 19, 2012 - One Concierge
Copper Sky Journeys Unveils 3 New Festival Trips to India
Copper Sky Journeys introduces three new ways to explore and experience the cultural diversity of India – through its festivals. Three new tours to India bring to life its most engaging and interesting festivals to global travellers. - August 19, 2012 - Copper Sky Journeys
Gold Rush Days in Sacramento Starts the Weekend with It's Annual Gold Rush Days Beer Crawl
Gold Rush Days festival takes place every Labor Day weekend and kicks off once again this year with the Gold Rush Beer Crawl. Participants should dress in 1800 attire and be ready to walk from bar to bar. 8 Bars with 8 Beers is Just 10 Bucks. - August 18, 2012 - River City Entertainment
End of Summer Vacation Packages Still Available at La Torretta Lake Resort & Spa
La Torretta Lake Resort & Spa – Houston’s Favorite Playground -- is offering "end of summer" vacation packages for families looking for a quick getaway weekend. Their "All Access Package" is a great way to treat the entire family to an end of summer retreat at La... - August 16, 2012 - La Torretta Lake Resort & Spa
Luxury Travel Ltd. Has Won the Most Prestigious Travel Award in Vietnam
Vietnam's first luxury tour operator (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) has been recognized for excellent performance and included in the Year’s Best of the Guide Awards 2012. - August 16, 2012 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
The London Mela 2012 – Get Up to 75% Off on Apartments Announced by Discount City Hotels
London Mela 2012 comprises of art, music, drama and various other stage shows featuring artists from every corner of the city. Varying from the classical concert to the Eid Stage, various fascinating performances are expected from Dhol Academy, Red Poppy and the Bollywood Brass Band. - August 15, 2012 - Discount City Hotels Ltd.
Vietnam’s First Tour Operator Targets GLBT Tourism Market
Vietnam has become a popular niche market for gay and lesbian travelers. - August 15, 2012 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd