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DirectRooms.com – Japan Conference on Truth, Reason and Faith to be Held in March 2011
DirectRooms.com announces that there is a conference, which will address the thrilling and dynamic clash of cultures between the East and the West, will take place in the only non-Western country that has earned the description ‘developed’: Japan. The International Academic Forum with its partnerships around the globe is setting up the Inaugural Asian Conference on Ethics, Religion and Philosophy, in Osaka, Japan’s well-known city. - January 23, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – End of January 2011 Melaka Retirement Reunion for Class of 1968-1974
There will be many an old tale recalled when the soon-to-be retired classes of 1968 to 1974 pupils from Malocca High School get together at the end of January - January 23, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – 11 February 2011 Japanese Celebrate National Foundation Day in Kyoto
DirectRooms.com reports that the citizens of Kyoto and all around Japan will be celebrating the foundation of the country’s first emperor with a national holiday in February - January 23, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Nurses Meet in Kuching to Discuss Issues in Community Health from 11 to 13 March 2011
DirectRooms.com reports that public health nurses will be meeting in Malaysia’s Kuching to review the latest health concerns affecting the area and formulating measures to better help people within the community. - January 23, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – New Medical Laws and Forensics Advancements Are Reviewed in Goa from 20 to 21 February 2011
DirectRooms.com divulges that doctors and lawyers will be gathering in Goa to discuss key issues related to medical negligence and what can be done to prevent litigation. - January 22, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
The "Billiard Crème de la Crème" Stayed in SUNRISE Select Garden Beach Resort & Spa
SUNRISE Select Garden Beach Resort & Spa was proud to have hosted the final match of the Billiard World Cup 2011. - January 22, 2011 - SUNRISE Resorts & Cruises
DirectRooms.com – Experience Folk New Year in Hangzhou Will be Held on 3 to 9 February 2011
DirectRooms.com announces that celebrations in Hangzhou for the Chinese New Year will include a series of festivities which maintain traditional customs to give visitors an authentic Chinese experience. - January 22, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Ho Chi Minh Welcomes Vietnam’s Foremost Maritime Industry Event in March 2011
DirectRooms.com reveals that the premier global companies from the maritime industry will be setting up in Ho Chi Minh City in March to display the latest products to the thriving Vietnamese market. - January 22, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Jeddah Exhibition on Opportunities in March 2011 for Saudi Arabia’s Security Services
DirectRooms.com announces that a major exhibition will be taking place in Jeddah highlighting the main issues and opportunities to Saudi Arabia’s security, fire and safety services. - January 22, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Buddhists in Kanchanaburi Commemorate Auspicious Day on 18 February 2011
DirectRooms.com reveals that during February many Buddhists will be coming together to remember one of the important occasions in the religion’s history - January 22, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Frisbee Players Keep the Ultimate Dream Alive in Vientiane in February 2011
DirectRooms.com highlights that once known as "Ultimate Frisbee," and now due to trade mark rules just as "Ultimate," the game has become popular in Vientiane, driven by the high number of students who get together very Monday to practise this fast growing sport. - January 22, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Hurghada Stretch Off for the Egypt Yoga Festival in March 2011
DirectRooms.com reports that the popular resort location of Hurghada in Egypt will be hosting a special yoga course featuring world renowned teachers of the practice - January 22, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
TripAdvisor Honours Pacific Resort Aitutaki as Best of the South Pacific
Pacific Resort Aitutaki has been chosen as one of the Top 10 Luxury Resorts in the South Pacific and Top 10 Resorts for Romance in the South Pacific by TripAdvisor® in its 2011 Travelers’ Choice awards. TripAdvisor®, the world's largest travel site, today announced the winners of its... - January 21, 2011 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Head2Pillow.com Launches Short-Term Room Rental Service for Londoners, Homeowners Take Advantage of £4,250 Tax Free Income
Head2Pillow.com, an innovative web service bringing together homeowners and people looking for a room for a short stay has launched, offering Londoners a chance to earn tax free income from a spare room while streamlining the process of advertising accommodation, checking availability, booking a room and ensuring secure payment. - January 21, 2011 - Head2Pillow.com
DirectRooms.com – Eilat Welcomes World’s Best Classical Artists for Special Concert Series Between 17 and 26 March 2011
DirectRooms.com reveals that Eilat will play host to the leading classical music performers from around the world, during a ten day festival that will comprise 20 concerts by three orchestras and 20 world class soloists. - January 21, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Damascus 2nd International Wood & Wood Machinery Show in February 2011
DirectRooms.com reveals that companies in the Middle East will be focusing on Syria for new innovations and techniques being used within the wood industry, as the country’s main wood exhibition takes place in Damascus. - January 21, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRoom.com – Sharm el-Sheikh to Host Electrochemistry Conference
DirectRooms.com reveals that electrochemistry will be the hot topic of conversation when delegates gather in Sharm el-Sheikh for a conference to put together plans that will shape future developments. - January 21, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Union Day Public Holiday Celebrations in Yangon
DirectRooms.com announces that the Myanmar city of Yangon is a welcoming place for tourists seeking some real beauty and experience during their time in South East Asia. The national public holiday on Union Day in February is a wonderful opportunity to really explore the city. - January 21, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
Red Mangrove Galapagos and Ecuador Lodges Announces Ecuador Four Worlds 16-Day Tour Encompassing Natural and Cultural Diversity of Equator
Red Mangrove’s New Ecuador Four Worlds Tour reveals Ecuador’s historical nooks and cultural and botanical/biological quadrants spanning the Equator - January 20, 2011 - Red Mangrove Galapagos Lodges
DirectRooms.com – Morocco’s Largest Book and Publishing Fair is Held in Casablanca During 11 to 20 February 2011
DirectRooms.com reports that Casablanca will be hosting a major exhibition for members of the book publishing industry that will see thousands of titles on display and the presentation of the Morocco Book Awards. - January 20, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Bahrain International Garden Show 2011 to Take Place from 25 to 27 February
Bahrain will be organising the country’s largest dedicated gardening exhibition in February that will see suppliers exhibiting the newest forms of garden products and services, DirectRooms.com can report. - January 20, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
Heist and Italian Job Playing at Grand Miramar Club and Spa
The robbery movies Heist and Italian Job will be showing at the Grand Miramar Club and Spa grand hall, the Puerto Vallarta resort reports. - January 20, 2011 - Grand Miramar Resort and Spa
Small is the New Big for Vacationers; Japanese Mountain Retreat Hot Spring and Spa Sees Renewed Interest from Locals
Pressures on the family budget continue to grow, with balancing the budget seemingly harder year by year. The trend towards shorter and more local vacations is growing along with these pressures, and guests at niche accommodations like Japanese Mountain Retreat Hot Spring and Spa in the Dandenong... - January 19, 2011 - Japanese Mountain Retreat Hot Spring and Spa
Emerald Coast RV Beach Resort Groundbreaking Ceremony Thursday, Jan. 20, 4PM
The time has finally arrived for Emerald Coast RV Beach Resort. Construction for the Park Model sites has begun and is moving along nicely. - January 19, 2011 - Emerald Coast RV Beach Resort
StarCity Saigon Hotel Opens on January 12, 2011
Ocean Hospitality has launched the soft opening of its first developed property in Vietnam, the StarCity Saigon Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City on January 12, 2011. StarCity Saigon Hotel is a four-star hotel located at 144 Nguyen Van Troi Street, Phu Nhuan District, just 5 minutes away from Tan Son Nhat... - January 19, 2011 - StarCity Saigon Hotel
Brett/Robinson and LuLu’s Offer a Valentine’s Day Vow Renewal Celebration
Brett/Robinson and LuLu’s in Gulf Shores are teaming up for Valentine’s Day weekend, and interested married couples can take advantage of the vacation package Brett/Robinson is offering for that weekend: the Valentine’s Day Vow Renewal Celebration package. For $298 per couple,... - January 19, 2011 - Brett Robinson
Great Hotels of the World Adds 63 Hotels to Its Portfolio in 2010
Membership to sales and marketing alliances continues to grow thanks to innovative niche sales and marketing strategies - January 19, 2011 - Great Hotels of the World
SUNRISE Resorts & Cruises Win HolidayCheck TopHotel 2011 Award
The HolidayCheck TopHotel Award honors the top hotels in different regions and recognizes their achievements. This award is based on the reviews guests are posting on the HolidayCheck website. In the year 2010 alone, more than 400.000 reviews have been made for more than 100.000 hotels. So the... - January 18, 2011 - SUNRISE Resorts & Cruises
An evening with LeAnn Rimes April 1 at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Country artist and two-time Grammy Award winner LeAnn Rimes will perform in the Rollins Center at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino on Friday, April 1, 2011, at 9 p.m. Tickets are on sale today for $50 to $95. LeAnn Rimes most recently released “Crazy Women” from her new album, Lady &... - January 16, 2011 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
The Woodlands Resort Sweetens Its Valentine’s Offer with a Private Dessert Cruise for Two
Give your sweetheart a Valentine’s treat with a private dessert cruise for two, part of The Woodlands Resort’s ultra-romantic BonBon Voyage package, available February 11 – 14. Upon arrival, guests are treated to a bit of pampering and relaxation with a 50-minute couples’... - January 16, 2011 - The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center
First-Ever 2011 Louisiana XC State Championship USA Cycling-Sanctioned Mountain Bike Series Concludes at Cypress Bend Resort
Consisting of seven adrenaline-pumping rounds of USA Cycling cross-country mountain bike races, the first-ever 2011 Louisiana XC State Championship Series kicks off with “LOCOfest” at Eddie Jones Park in Shreveport on April 17 and concludes with the “Battle at the Bend” at... - January 16, 2011 - Cypress Bend Resort
Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa Offers Spring Travelers Orlando Vacation Value
Travelers planning a spring Orlando vacation will find great value at Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa, including spacious accommodations, resort amenities and free Disney theme park transportation. - January 13, 2011 - Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa
Tournaments Approved by Delaware Lottery for Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
The Delaware Lottery recently approved three additional tournaments at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino: the Delaware Poker Championship, Spring Poker Classic and Crown Royal Poker Room Tournament. The inaugural Delaware Poker Championship will be held on Saturday, Sept. 10. Qualifying tournaments... - January 13, 2011 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
New Luxury Inn in the Connecticut River Valley
The Boardman House is a new luxury Inn located in the quaint New England riverfront village of East Haddam, just two hours from New York City or Boston. - January 11, 2011 - Boardman House B&B, LLC
Le Meridien Amman Brings Orphaned Children a Bag of Joy
Le Meridien Amman Brings Orphaned Children a Bag of Joy - January 11, 2011 - Le Meridien Amman
Resorts West Releases Luxury Properties for Sundance Film Festival
Park City luxury lodging provider Resorts West has released a limited number of condos and private homes during the Sundance Film Festival for extended weekends and mini retreats, offering a taste of the Festival without a 10-day commitment. - January 08, 2011 - Resorts West
The Fairmont Dallas Hotel Names Sean Springer as Its First Artist in Residence of 2011
The Fairmont Dallas Artist in Residence program features breakthrough artists who live at the hotel and work in its onsite studio for three months. Sean Springer, of Springer Design Studio, the first Artist in Residence of 2011 crafts furniture, home accessories and sculptures from salvaged wood, creating functional pieces from landfill-bound materials. - January 08, 2011 - The Fairmont Dallas
World Nude Gardening Day at the GoNudeCostaRica.com Nudist Resort in Costa Rica
The GoNudeCostaRica.com Resort is seeking naked gardeners to apply their skills to the resort’s six acres of estate, leading up to World Nude Gardening Day scheduled May 14, 2011. - January 07, 2011 - GoNudeCostaRica.com
Three Dolphins Group Acquires Phuket Landmark Mom Tri's Boathouse, Phuket Thailand
Khun Narong Pattamasaevi, the Executive Chairman of Three Dolphins Co., Ltd., which owns and operates world-renowned Trisara, Phuket, made the announcement the Three Dolphins Group has signed contracts to complete transactions to acquire 100% of shares in The Boathouse Inn and Restaurant. - January 07, 2011 - Boathouse Resort
Guests at the Woodlands Resort in Texas Stay Warm with Make-Your-Own Gourmet Hot Chocolate
For the month of January, guests relaxing in The Woodlands Resort’s Lobby Bar keep warm with cups of make-your-own Gourmet Hot Chocolate by choosing from an assortment of liquor mix-ins, tasty toppings and fun garnishes. Start with a creamy cup of homemade hot chocolate and add in your... - January 06, 2011 - The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center
Retreats Build for Men - New Line of Men's Fitness Retreats by Vita Vie Retreat
Vita Vie Retreat introduces retreats built for men, For Men Only. Vita Vie Retreat adds a new line of customized private retreats formulated specifically for men, men’s interests and men’s fitness. - January 05, 2011 - Vita Vie Retreat
Weller Haus Bed and Breakfast Begins Offering Weekend Scrapbooking and Crafting Retreats
Weller Haus Bed and Breakfast is now utilizing their 1700 square foot event space to host weekend long srapbooking and crafting retreats. A Friday-Sunday getaway weekend includes accommodations, 24 hour a day crafting sessions and five meals. - January 05, 2011 - Weller Haus Bed and Breakfast
Cincinnati, Ohio Area Bed and Breakfast Giving Away 12, Two-Night Getaway Packages to Unemployed
Weller Haus Bed and Breakfast wants to ease the stress of 12 people who have been unemployed for the last 12 months. A two-night stay at their property, along with freebies from local businesses, is up for grabs if you're willing to send them your story. - January 03, 2011 - Weller Haus Bed and Breakfast
Website for New Brett/Robinson Property Offers Valuable Resources for Prospective Buyers
The construction of Brett/Robinson’s newest condo development, Phoenix West II, is well under way, and the website dedicated to this latest property provides potential vacationers and buyers with useful information and details. The website, www.phoenixwestii.com, includes an overview of the... - January 01, 2011 - Brett Robinson
Key West Marriott Beachside Awarded Customer Excellence Award for Best Hotels in North America
The Key West Marriott Beachside hotel ranked fifth in North America for The Marriott Customer Excellence Award among all full service hotels including Marriott Hotels, Renaissance Hotels and JW Marriott Hotels. - December 29, 2010 - Spottswood Beachside
Red Mangrove Galapagos and Ecuador Lodges Open Scuba Dive Lodges on Santa Cruz and Isabela Islands in Galapagos
Two New Lodges for Divers to Augment Three Sister Island Eco-Lodges - Will Serve Red Mangrove’s New Dive Academy Scheduled to Open Spring 2011 Red Mangrove Galapagos and Ecuador Lodges announces the Dec. 1 openings of the 9-room Santa Cruz Divers Lodge in Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island... - December 27, 2010 - Red Mangrove Galapagos Lodges
DirectRooms.com – Sub6 Tel Aviv Concert to Take Place in January 2011
DirectRooms.com can reveal that fans of trance, electro and progressive house music will be provided the chance of enjoying leading duo Sub6 when they roll into Tel Aviv on Friday 21st January 2011. - December 27, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – The Haygoods American Pop Music to Perform in Shenzhen on 7 January 2011
DirectRooms.com is able to reveal that the eight siblings in the Haygood entertainment troupe will perform at the Poly Theatre in Shenzhen start at 20.00 on 7th January 2011. - December 27, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Attend Times Franchise B2B Expo in Pune on 19 and 20 February 2011
DirectRooms.com reveals that the annual B2B Times Franchise Trade expo will run on the 19th and 20th February 2011 at the Sun N Sand Hotel in Pune. The expo is an opportunity for visitors to view the offerings of India’s biggest business-to-business (B2B) manufacturers and wholesalers. - December 26, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Celebrate New Year's Day 2011 in Sanya
DirectRooms.com reveals that to usher in the New Year on the 1st January 2011 Sanya’s tourist related businesses will be running a number of events and celebrations on New Year’s Eve. - December 26, 2010 - DirectRooms.com