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IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts Will be Present at the Holiday World Show in Dublin
In collaboration with the Hilton Grand Vacation Club the IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts will be presenting their resorts to the Irish market. - January 21, 2009 - IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts
The Medical Tourism Association Announces the Release of Videos Interviews from the Medical Tourism Association’s Annual Conference
The Medical Tourism Association announces another release of interview videos with new topics from the interviews at the Medical Tourism Association’s annual conference World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress. Five new video interviews launched this week on the Medical Tourism... - January 19, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
London Luxury Stay and Spa – Limited Time Offer Rates – 5 Star Hotel Deal starting from 140 GBP
January Sales are not limited to High Street anymore. The Landmark London Hotel offers their spacious and elegant guestrooms at a private sale price starting at 140 GBP. The Private Sale Hotel Rate is complemented by Landmark Spa Sale – 20% off all spa treatments. - January 18, 2009 - Landmark London Hotel
Caribbean Residence Clubs Adds Los Altos to Registry Collection
Caribbean Residence Clubs is very proud to announce that The Los Altos units in their portfolio are now part of The Registry Collection. - January 14, 2009 - Caribbean Residence Clubs
Caribbean Residence Clubs Announces New Owner Benefits
Caribbean Residence Clubs announces new owner benefits – 2 Free hours of Private Jet travel to all new members from January to May of 2009. - January 14, 2009 - Caribbean Residence Clubs
The Top Villa Rentals of 2008
Luxury Retreats, the leader in luxury villa rentals worldwide, just released its list of top properties for 2008. Topping the list was a four-bedroom property in the Turks and Caicos, plus the multi-million dollar homes of Maui. Villa rentals are becoming even more popular in the travel industry as people search for value, even in the luxury sector. - January 14, 2009 - Luxury Retreats
Tourdust Launch: Bringing Inspiration to Authentic Travel
Tuesday 13th January, Tourdust, an online community marketplace for authentic travel experiences from passionate local operators, has launched in beta. - January 14, 2009 - Tourdust
Nantucket’s Century House Wins "Best of City" Oldest Continuously Operating Guesthouse on Nantucket Island Ma Receives International Recognition by the Inter
The oldest continuously operating guesthouse on Nantucket Island, Massachusetts joined several prestigious hotels & inns in receiving international recognition. International Restaurant & Hotel Award for Best of City was awarded to Century House this week. - January 12, 2009 - Century House
Ingenious Amenities Await at Sta. Elena (Fun Farms and Guest Houses That Caters to Everyone)
Sta.Elena offer residential real estate properties that define sanctuary, peace, and serenity. - January 11, 2009 - Sta.Elena
Winter Meetings Find Tempting Treats on the Agenda at Five Lakes for January to April 2009
Five Lakes Hotel, Golf, Country Club & Spa, Essex, one of the premier meeting and conference venues in South East England has launched Sweet Deal Meeting Packages, available for meetings held from January 1 to April 30; - January 10, 2009 - AB Hotels UK
PuertoPlata.com Gives the World an Insider’s Guide to Puerto Plata and the Dominican Republic
Website introduces visitors to the Dominican Republic. - January 10, 2009 - PuertoPlata.com
Rome Apartments Winter Sales by Rome Sweet Home
After a long and distressed Christmas period, take a chance to have relax with rome apartments by Rome Sweet Home spending a holiday in Rome or a delightful week-end taking advantage of Rome Sweet Home’s winter sales. Thanks to the prehistorical prices proposed by Rome Sweet Home those who... - January 09, 2009 - Rome Sweet Home
Roatan Island Honduras – Photo of the Year 2008
Experience Roatan Island from your computer screen through the newly released Photo of the Year 2008, Picture of the Month for December, and their ever popular Photo of the Week. Enjoy a virtual vacation that will transport you to the warm sunny climate of this Island in the Caribbean off the coast of Honduras. - January 09, 2009 - Roatan
Bristol Hotel
San Diego's The Bristol Awarded the Prestigious Green Eco-Leaf Rating. - January 09, 2009 - Bristol Hotel
The Landmark Mandarin Oriental Combines 'Music and Friends' in Celebration of Its First Cd Launch
The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong, in conjunction with Sony BMG Music, is delighted to announce the launch of a superb new limited edition CD titled Friends of MO Bar. - January 08, 2009 - The Landmark Mandarin Oriental
The Cove of Lake Geneva Emphasizes “Far From Ordinary!” this Winter with Cold Weather Luxuries
The Cove of Lake Geneva sets itself apart as a true winter getaway with exciting cold weather luxuries. - January 08, 2009 - Geneva Hospitality
Former NFL Coach Mike Ditka Helps Young Athletes Win Big at the American Youth Football National Championship Games
“Da Coach” extended his support while hosting celebratory events in Central Florida. - January 08, 2009 - Geneva Hospitality
Geneva Caribel Announces the Sale of Units at Caracola Beach Resort and Spa
Geneva Hospitality Group, a premier hotel management company with over 35 years experience, proudly announces the construction of their next two luxury condominium resort hotels. - January 08, 2009 - Geneva Hospitality
Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts Wins Prestigious Top Employers Award TM in China
Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts has been named one of China's Top Employers TM 2009 (China Nationwide) in a research programme conducted by Corporate Research Foundation (CRF). CRF is a global publishing organisation that specialises in research into best business practices, identifying leaders in the field of Human Resources, Strategy and Leadership. - January 08, 2009 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
Medical Tourism Facilitator Members of the Medical Tourism Association (MTA) Are the First Medical Tourism Facilitators to Enter Into Agreements with Insurance Companies
Three Medical Tourism Facilitator Members of the Medical Tourism Association (MTA) are the first medical tourism facilitators to enter into agreements with insurance companies and marketers of insurance products to offer medical tourism facilitators to their members and participants. - January 06, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
The Cove of Lake Geneva Has Become an Official Toys for Tots Drop-Off Location
The Cove of Lake Geneva has become a drop-off location for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. The Cove of Lake Geneva will be accepting donations of new, unwrapped toys through December 21st. The toys will be picked up December 22nd. The Cove is offering 10% off coupons toward a stay in one of their luxury suites with the donation of a new toy. - January 06, 2009 - Geneva Hospitality
HarborPlace Hosts “Brunch and Brief” Program
HarborPlace was pleased to have a full house at their first “Brunch and Brief” program, held on Friday, January 2, 2009. - January 05, 2009 - HarborPlace at Port St Lucie
A Time for Giving. Seasons Greetings from Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket.
Representatives from the resort’s Sales and Marketing team traveled to Phang-nga on 23rd December to host lunch and to offer Christmas gifts to students and teachers. - January 04, 2009 - Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket
Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket Announces a Director of Finance, Sally Ho
Ms. Sally Ho has been recently appointed Director of Finance at Sheraton Grande Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort, Phuket. A native of China, Khun Sally joins them with a wealth experience from her previous role at Laguna Grande Company Limited as Senior Manager – Finance &... - January 03, 2009 - Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket
Millbrae's Millwood Inn and Suites Awarded the Prestigious Green Eco-Leaf Rating
Millwood Inn and Suites becomes the 1st lodging property in Millbrae, CA to receive the Green Eco-Leaf Rating. Currently 2 hotels in Millbrae http://www.istaygreen.org/getcityus.cfm/city/Millbrae/st/CA) have been rated environmentally friendly, and Millwood Inn and Suites is the 1st to complete the comprehensive environmental audit administered by iStayGreen.org. The property earned 3 Green Eco-Leafs, which is a "Great" rating. - January 02, 2009 - Millwood Inn & Suites
Visiting a WWII POW Relative at HarborPlace Generates Fascinating Memories
Glenn ("Bwana") Brown visited his "Uncle" Syd at HarborPlace Retirement Resort in 2003 and wrote a story about it for www.virtualtourist.com. HarborPlace Marketing Assistant Nance Cox ran across the online story in 2008 and requested permission to use it as a press release. Glenn asked Syd, Nance showed Syd the story, and Syd provided corrections and mesmerizing details about being a Prisoner of War during World War II. - December 28, 2008 - HarborPlace at Port St Lucie
Red Hatters to Brunch at HarborPlace on January 29, 2009
Get ready for the purple and red invasion. On Thursday, January 29, 2009, one hundred members of the Red Hat Society will dress in red hats and purple outfits to brunch at HarborPlace at Port St Lucie. - December 28, 2008 - HarborPlace at Port St Lucie
Innovative New Service Touch from X2 Resorts
X2 Resorts, Thailand’s leading brand of Design Hotels, has launched an innovative new guest service implementation at their resorts in Kui Buri (Hua Hin) and Koh Samui. - December 26, 2008 - Astudo Hotel & Resort Group
Aqua Hotels & Resorts Offers "Obama-Rama" Special Celebrating the First President from Hawaii
Visitors encouraged stay explore the island where Barack Obama grew up - December 25, 2008 - Aqua Hotels & Resorts
The Medical Tourism Association Announces Its First Release of Educational Videos Which Consist of Interviews from the World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress
The Medical Tourism Association announces its first release of educational videos which consist of interviews from the Medical Tourism Association’s annual conference World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress. The conference took place in September 2008 with 850 attendees, 53... - December 25, 2008 - Medical Tourism Association™
Ski-Economics 101: Vail Lodging/Lift Deal and Sweet Add-Ons Offer Peak Season Savings
Economic woes don't have to mean foregoing ski vacations or Vail's peak-season powder. The new economics of skiing have snow-hungry skiers searching for value-boosting perks like lift ticket and ski rental discounts, full kitchens for eat-in savings, complimentary fitness club passes and dining... - December 22, 2008 - Antlers at Vail
The Medical Tourism Association’s Latin America Medical Tourism and Health Tourism Congress Announces Its Official Conference Venue and Hotel
The Medical Tourism Association’s Latin America Medical Tourism and Health Tourism Congress announces its official conference venue and hotel for the 1st annual Latin America Medical Tourism and Health Congress, April 27th-29th, in Monterrey Mexico. The Official Congress Hotel is the... - December 21, 2008 - Medical Tourism Association™
Things to Do in Switzerland – GeckoGo Now Offers Travel Tips for Those Going to Switzerland
About GeckoGo: GeckoGo (www.geckogo.com) is a travel site for independent travelers that helps plan things to do in Thailand, France, Spain, Italy, Switzerland and other countries. Publicly launched in October 2008, GeckoGo is the fastest growing source of unique travel content on the Internet, with over 110,000 travel tips and reviews. GeckoGo is based in Mountain View, California. - December 19, 2008 - GeckoGo
Discover Sunriver Vacation Rentals Wants to Layaway Your Vacation
In these uncertain economic times, vacations and leisurely activities are usually one of the first things to be put on the back burner. Discover Sunriver Vacation Rentals in Sunriver, Oregon, understands this, and wants to reverse the trend by allowing travelers to layaway their vacation. With... - December 18, 2008 - Discover Sunriver Vacation Rentals
One Key Announces Booking of 100th Luxury Vacation
One Key, the luxury travel club offering access to over 500 multi-million dollar homes and elite travel services, has recently announced the successful booking of their 100th vacation. Co-founder and CEO, Jay Sapovits is “very proud of this accomplishment and even more proud of the... - December 17, 2008 - One Key
Alles Waltzer / Everybody Waltz – the Ring Hotel Vienna Celebrates Ball Season
The Ring, Vienna’s Casual Luxury Hotel celebrates and honours the tradition of the famous ball season in Vienna introducing a special suite promotion for guests attending one of the more than 50 balls taking place in Vienna between January and June. - December 17, 2008 - The Ring
Pacific Resort Aitutaki on Top of the World in 2008
Pacific Resort Aitutaki has just been named the ‘World's Leading Boutique Island Resort’ at the 15th Annual World Travel Awards final held recently in the Turks & Caicos islands. Aitutaki’s Pacific Resort, described by the awards organisers as “a secluded ultra-luxury... - December 15, 2008 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Aloft Hotel Opens in Denver
Stonebridge Companies introduces hip new brand to Colorado. - December 13, 2008 - Stonebridge Companies
Hillmann’s Scores Early Points as Bremen’s New Top Restaurant
When the Swissôtel Bremen opened last summer, the Hanseatic city gained not only an international 5-star hotel, but also a new top-class restaurant. Hillmann’s inside the hotel is set to become one of the city’s gourmet restaurants. - December 13, 2008 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
Caribbean Residence Clubs Adds New Resort
The Aventuras Club is the Mayan Riviera’s latest Luxury Fractional Resort located within the private seaside community of Puerto Aventuras. - December 13, 2008 - Caribbean Residence Clubs
Luxury Golf Resort and Residence in Cortona Italy Breaks Ground
Caribbean Residence Clubs has been reshaping the vacation experience since 2002. As one of the world’s premier Caribbean real estate experts, Caribbean Residence Clubs is pleased to announce they adding their first resort in Italy. Manzano Golf Resort will be the first golf resort in Cortona... - December 13, 2008 - Caribbean Residence Clubs
Re/Max Elite Property Collection Adds New Resort
Re/Max Elite Property Collection is pleased to announce partnership with Caribbean Residence Clubs and a new resort affiliate… Viva Wyndham Resorts. Viva Wyndham Resorts is a major Caribbean all-inclusive resort chain, with nine resort located in the Dominican Republic, Mexico and The... - December 13, 2008 - Caribbean Residence Clubs
The Cove of Lake Geneva Has Become an Official Toys for Tots Drop-Off Location
The Cove of Lake Geneva joins the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program in delivering hope this Christmas Season. - December 12, 2008 - The Cove of Lake Geneva
Medical Tourism Association's Medical Tourism Magazine Announces Issue 7 the Conference Issue San Francisco 2008
Medical Tourism Association's Medical Tourism Magazine Announces Issue 7 The Conference Issue San Francisco 2008. A follow up to the 1st Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress which featured 850 people, and 53 exhibitors from over 40 different countries. - December 12, 2008 - Medical Tourism Association™
Liven Up the Holidays with Fashions for Evergreens
Annual Fashions for Evergreens Event in Southwest Virginia Evokes True Christmas Spirit and Proudly Supports the United Way. - December 11, 2008 - The Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center
Aqua Celebrates Hawaii's Landmark 50th Anniversary with 'Nifty to be Fifty Statehood Package'
In celebration of the upcoming landmark 50th anniversary since Hawaii became the nation’s 50th State, Aqua Hotels & Resorts is offering a “Nifty to be Fifty Statehood Special” at its 12 hotels in Waikiki that will be valid throughout 2009. “It must have been amazing... - December 11, 2008 - Aqua Hotels & Resorts
Roatan Island Beauties - Times 2
Escape the busy Christmas season and snowy cold to a beautiful moment in time caught on a camera in sunny warm Roatan with http://www.Roatan.ws. This winner of the Photo of the Month contest is truly 'Two Roatan Beauties.' - December 10, 2008 - Roatan
The “Tree of Life” Ceremony at HarborPlace
Treasure Coast Hospice presented the "Tree of Life" memorial ceremony under the portico of HarborPlace at Port St Lucie. Residents and staff were given the opportunity to memorialize their loved ones with tagged Christmas ornaments. - December 10, 2008 - HarborPlace at Port St Lucie
Divi Resorts Announces Aruba Phoenix Beach Opening
Divi Resorts recently announced a December 23, 2008, opening for the new towers currently under construction at Divi Aruba Phoenix Beach in the well-known Palm Beach area of Aruba. The expansion project includes four eight-story buildings that more the double the size of the resort. The curtain... - December 07, 2008 - Divi Resorts
Conde Nast Johansens Luxury Hotel Guides Select Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina as a "Recommended Property"
Conde Nast Johansens, the international luxury hotel guide publisher, today endorsed Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina, Charleston, South Carolina as a “Recommended Property” in Recommended Hotels, Inns, Resorts & Spas 2009 – The Americas, Atlantic, Caribbean & Pacific. - December 07, 2008 - Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina