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Travelpro Introduces the National Geographic Northwall Luggage Collection
Travelpro International is proud to partner with National Geographic to introduce the Northwall adventure luggage collection. - September 19, 2012 - travelpro
Voyage Manager Adds VM Alert to Its Market Leading Suite
Voyage manager Ltd, a technology company that specializes in travel monitoring and tracking solutions, has recently announced the addition of its leading VM Alert service to its VM suite. - September 18, 2012 - Voyage Manager
Author/Journalist Dan Schlossberg Launches New Web Site and Social Media Platforms
Award-Winning Baseball and Travel Journalist’s Insights and Interviews Now Available in One Comprehensive Online Resource for Professionals and Fans. - September 17, 2012 - Dan Schlossberg
Colorado B&Bs Announce New 2012-13 State Directory Hot Off the Press
Fall has arrived and there is no better place to see the "peak" of color than at a Colorado bed and breakfast inn. B&B Innkeepers of Colorado's new guide to quality inspected and approved inns can be ordered free online or view a printable version right from your own computer at www.InnsofColorado.org. - September 17, 2012 - Bed & Breakfast Innkeepers of Colorado
Private Kilimanjaro Reports as Youngest Brit Summits Kilimanjaro with Glamour Mum for Charity
Private Kilimanjaro, a leading, expert provider of private and group climbs up Mount Kilimanjaro, announces that Joseph Ayoub, aged 12, became the youngest Brit to successfully climb Kilimanjaro last week, while his mum became the most glamorous summiteer this year. Mum and son summited after... - September 17, 2012 - Private Kilimanjaro
Internet Travel Directory MyReviewsNow.net Extends Southwest Vacations Promotions to Customers
Online shopping mall and business megastore, MyReviewsNow.net, is now extending an incredible offer for those who are looking for a vacation or weekend get-away. Southwest Airlines is now offering incredible promotions to customers who want to take a trip to Vegas, Disney World or other hot spots for the weekend. - September 16, 2012 - Retail Solutions Advisors
Nadirah Shakoor is Performing at the Vinoy Resort in Saint Petersburg, Florida
On November 7th, 2012 Nadirah Shakoor will performing at the beautiful downtown Saint Petersburg Vinoy Renaissance Resort. Nadirah is well known as the lead singer in Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefer Band. - September 16, 2012 - Island of the Month Club
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Encourages Guests to Deposit Now – Decide Later!"
Many guests take advantage of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ future cruise booking service on board its four cruise ships – Balmoral, Braemar, Boudicca and Black Watch – and decide to secure their next cruise before they return home. However, for those guests who cannot choose which... - September 16, 2012 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Cruise Experts Travel Adds Another Exclusive Alaska Cruisetour for 2013
Following the sold out success of their own Alaska cruise and vacation package this year, Vancouver-based travel agency Cruise Experts Travel is offering another exclusive package for the 2013 Alaska sailing season: A 10 Night Northbound from Vancouver cruise and land tour, made for the... - September 15, 2012 - CruiseExperts Travel
Club Mahindra Launches WIN – a – Vacation
Club Mahindra, India's leading vacation ownership brand, launched its biggest initiative for user generated content with its "Why I Need (WIN) a Vacation" campaign. The campaign will reach out to an estimated half a billion users across cyber space and get them to send in videos of... - September 15, 2012 - Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Limited
Gulf Coast Vacationers Can Enjoy a Shrimp Festival and Brett/Robinson Condo Deals in October
In about a month, Gulf Shores & Orange Beach will welcome one of the area’s most popular events: The 41st Annual National Shrimp Festival. Out-of-town guests can get in on the fun by booking a room with Brett/Robinson and saving money on their condo stay. Thanks to Brett/Robinson’s... - September 15, 2012 - Brett Robinson
The Medal Play Golf Tour Opens 4th Season in November with New Format and More Growth
The Medal Play Golf Tour is ready to begin its 4th season in the Palm Springs, CA area, 3rd season in the Phoenix, AZ area and new tours in the San Diego, CA and Las Vegas, NV areas under the direction of veteran tour director Blane Freytag. The tour, which provides golf enthusiasts the experience... - September 14, 2012 - Medal Play Golf Tour
Leisure Logistics Confirms Bronze Sponsorship for Timeshare and Fractional Expo GNEX 2013
The vacation ownership loyalty program provider will take part in Perspective Magazine’s timeshare and fractional industry networking and awards event. - September 14, 2012 - Perspective Magazine
Great Rivers Greenway Puts Missouri Trails on the Move with SteadyRain
SteadyRain continues its long-time partnership with Great Rivers Greenway, launching the mobile counterpart to the organization’s official site, GRGSTL.org. - September 14, 2012 - SteadyRain
Copake KOA - 2nd Annual Poker Run for Charity
With the help of Saugerties KOA, Copake KOA will be hosting the 2nd Annual Poker Run to raise money for the KOA Franchise Charity - koacarecamps.org. - September 14, 2012 - Copake KOA
Great Hotels of the World Reinvents Representation with New Business Model
Designed to help hotels perform better; increase revenues, reduce distribution costs and grow the bottom line. - September 14, 2012 - Great Hotels of the World
Internet Travel Agent MyReviewsNow.net Features Cheap Airline Tickets at JetBlue.com
Internet travel agent, consumer reviews hub and online shopping mall MyReviewsNow.net’s features great savings on airline tickets and resorts packages at JetBlue.com. - September 13, 2012 - Retail Solutions Advisors
Pacific Resort Hotel Group Boasts the Best in the South Pacific
Pacific Resort Hotel Group (PRHG) in the Cook Islands heads into the second half of 2012 boasting numerous new international travel award accolades that clearly consolidate its position as the best in its class across the South Pacific and along the way putting the Cook Islands on the map in terms... - September 13, 2012 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Balmoral Receives a Second Warm Welcome in the Historic Port of Cobh
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Balmoral was delighted to welcome the 'Cobh Animation Team' on board when the ship called at Cobh, Ireland on 7th September 2012, as part of its 28-night L1216 ‘Canada Eastern Seaboard’ cruise. This is the second time that Balmoral has called at this... - September 13, 2012 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc. Keeps Consumers Connected and Charged with Launch of Cell Phone Charging Stations
Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc. (www.frankmayer.com) has developed a line of cell phone charging stations geared to engage retail store traffic and enhance social engagement for both consumers and store personnel. - September 12, 2012 - Frank Mayer & Associates, Inc.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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