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Yoga Oasis Offers All-Inclusive Hawaiian Yoga Weight Loss Retreat
The Hawaiian Yoga Weight Loss Retreat at Yoga Oasis combines daily asana practice with cardio, strength training and outdoor adventures. Organic meals crafted of local food highlight instruction on nutrition. The program is available Oct. 24-Nov. 21, 2010, Dec. 5-19, 2010, and Jan. 16-Feb 13,... - August 31, 2010 - Yoga Oasis
Le Méridien Amman Appoints New General Manager Giuseppe Ressa
Le Méridien Amman, a subsidiary of Starwood Hotels and Resorts, has announced the appointment of Mr. Giuseppe Ressa as the General Manager, effective August 18th, 2010. Born in Italy, Ressa - who is fluent in Italian, English, French and Spanish - acquired his degree in hotel management... - August 31, 2010 - Le Meridien Amman
Grand Ballroom & Meeting Facilities Unveiled at Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen
Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen reveals its brand new ballrooms & meeting facilities. - August 30, 2010 - Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen
Azalea Inn and Gardens Joins Bed and Breakfast Across the United States and Canada to Honor U.S. Military
Hundreds of Bed and Breakfasts are providing free rooms on Wednesday, November 10th, in observance of Veterans Day (November 11) to honor men and women currently serving in the military, as well as those who have served their country in the past. Over 200 inns in 39 states and Canada have donated rooms for this holiday promotion. - August 28, 2010 - Azalea Inn and Gardens
Gulf Shores Open Brings Golfers and Awareness to the Alabama Gulf Coast
The Gulf Shores Open, part of the Golf Channel Amateur Tour, was held on August 21st and 22nd at the Peninsula Golf and Racquet Club, drawing attention to the local golf and Gulf Shores in general. - August 28, 2010 - Gulf Shores Golf Association
Skin is in - Naked Vacations Gain in Popularity Especially at The Terra Cotta Inn, Palm Springs, California
From CNN, to MSN.com Smart Spending, to ABC, CBS, NBC, to MSNBC, USA Today, to the John Tesh radio show Intelligence for your Life, tripadvisor.com and more, the media has been reporting all summer long on the fastest growing vacation trend... Nakations. Nakations are topless or nude vacations at clothing optional and nudist resorts and nude beaches. In 2010, skin truly is in. It's time to try a topless or nude vacation. - August 27, 2010 - The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa
Ka'ana Boutique Resort and Spa Launches New Website
Ka’ana Boutique Resort & Spa proudly announces the launch of its newly redesigned website- www.kaanabelize.com - a unique web portal devoted to luxury experiential travel in Belize. The design incorporates a modern look optimized with bold colours, as well as graphics, and offers a fresh... - August 26, 2010 - Ka'ana Boutique Resort & Spa
Red Mangrove Galapagos Lodges Offers Sustainable, Land-Based Multi-Island Touring, Three Eco-Lodges and PADI Dive Resort Distinction
Red Mangrove Galapagos Lodges is Breaking New Ground with Island Hopping Land Alternatives to What Has Traditionally Been a Cruise-Only Vacation Destination - August 26, 2010 - Red Mangrove Galapagos Lodges
Mike Ditka Resorts is Offering the Chance to Win Dinner with 'Da Coach'
Mike Ditka Resorts is once again holding its annual "Dinner with Ditka" event. - August 26, 2010 - Geneva Hospitality
The Cove of Lake Geneva Releases New Resort Photos
The Cove of Lake Geneva has recently released new photos of the resort and the Lake Geneva area. - August 24, 2010 - Geneva Hospitality
Sign Up Deadline Aug. 24 for Frankie’s Bocce Tournament & Italian Festival
The registration deadline for Dover Downs Hotel & Casino’s inaugural Frankie’s Bocce Ball Tournament & Italian Festival is Aug. 25. Teams interested in participating in the Bocce Ball Tournament should call Jeannine Lahey at 302-857-2166. The bocce ball tournament will be set... - August 23, 2010 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Yats International's Clearwater Resort in Clark Philippines Revamps Their Gardens
What was once a beautiful garden resort is now a breathtaking one. - August 23, 2010 - Yats International
Hotram Beach Resort to Host Miss Vietnam Super Model 2010
Miss Vietnam Super Model 2010 Finals to take place at Hotram Beach Resort. - August 23, 2010 - Ho Tram Beach Resort & Spa
New Website for Little Pengwedna Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast (B&B), West Cornwall, England. Famous Full English Breakfasts Continue.
West Cornwall bed and breakfast, Little Pengwedna Farm announces the launch of its new website. And that their famous full English breakfasts continue by popular demand. - August 22, 2010 - Little Pengwedna Farmhouse B&B
Totovr.com’s Vacation Rental Exchange Listings Help Owners as Slumping Economy Takes Its Toll
Vacation Rental Exchanges give Owners more value in tough economic times. - August 22, 2010 - totovr.com
Great Hotels Organisation Launches New Website for Meeting and Incentive Planners and Venue Finders
Great Hotels Organisation (GHO: http://www.ghorg.com), the London-based hotel sales and marketing alliance representing 4 and 5 star hotels under the brands Great Hotels of the World (http://www.ghotw.com) and Special Hotels of the World (http://www.shotw.com) is pleased to announce the launch of a... - August 21, 2010 - Great Hotels of the World
Siming District Flourishing Around Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen
Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen takes part in the development of Siming Districts growing tourist arena. - August 20, 2010 - Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen
Bangkok’s Newest Novotel to Open in September
Novotel Bangkok Fenix Silom opens in Bangkok as the ninth Novotel in the network - August 20, 2010 - Accor
All Star Vacation Homes Announces Stay 4 Nights, Receive 5th Night Free Fall Orlando Vacation Deal
Travelers reserving four nights at All Star's Orlando vacation homes will receive a fifth night free during Fall 2010 travel dates. - August 19, 2010 - All Star Vacation Homes
Bronze Sponsor, Veievis, Announced on Behalf of World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress
The 3rd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress is pleased to announce Veiovis as a Bronze Sponsor at the conference held on September 22-24, 2010. - August 19, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
Homewood Announced as Exhibitor for World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress
The 3rd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress announces Homewood as an exhibitor for the upcoming conference, September 22-24, 2010. - August 19, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
The 3rd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress Has Announced Apollo Hospitals as Bronze Sponsor
The 3rd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress is pleased to announce Apollo Hospitals as a Bronze Sponsor for the upcoming LA conference held on September 22-24, 2010. - August 19, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
Great Hotels of the World Member Re-Opens After Extensive Renovation
Saman Villas in Sri Lanka re-opens after refurbishment. - August 19, 2010 - Great Hotels of the World
Casa Laguna Inn & Spa in Laguna Beach Gold Sponsor of Orange County Ride for Aids
Casa Laguna Inn and Spa recently announced that they are the Gold Sponsor of the inaugural Orange County Ride for Aids, to be held Saturday, October 9, 2010. Funds generated by sponsorships and donations to the OC Ride for Aids go to help the AIDS Services Foundation Orange County provide services... - August 18, 2010 - Casa Laguna Inn & Spa
DirectRooms.com – China’s Most Established Beauty Expo Comes to Guangzhou from 16 to 18 September 2010
DirectRooms.com can report that one of China’s largest exhibitions for the beauty industry will see the world’s leading companies heading to the Chinese city of Guangzhou. - August 18, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
Essensia Restaurant & Lounge at the Palms Hotel & Spa Introduces Summer Menus with Light, Pure and Bursting Flavors
Essensia Restaurant & Lounge at The Palms Hotel & Spa introduces their latest seasonal menu with the very best ingredients the season has to offer. Featuring several new menu items for the summer and revamping existing favorites with light, distinctive summer twists, the new menu continues... - August 18, 2010 - Palms Hotel & Spa
Presenting Shade Hotel’s Winter Wonder-Sand Package
Toss the snow boots aside, grab a bathing suit out of storage, and hightail it to Shade Hotel in Manhattan Beach, CA. Shade's Winter Wonder-Sand Package is the answer to seaside fun in the dead of winter. Located in the heart of Manhattan Beach and mere minutes from LAX, Shade Hotel offers 38... - August 15, 2010 - Shade Hotel
Villas De Maitre Continues to Expand Its Mauritius Portfolio with Addition of Exceptional New Luxury Pool Villas – Athena Villas
Villas De Maitre, leading specialist in luxury private villa rental companies in the Indian Ocean, continues to expand its Mauritius portfolio of exceptional villas with the addition of the magnificent and brand new Athena Villas in Bain Boeuf. - August 14, 2010 - Villas De Maitre
DirectRooms.com – Art Collectors Head to Shanghai for International Art Fair
DirectRooms.com can announce that the 14th annual Shanghai Art Fair will be taking place from 8th- 12th September 2010. - August 14, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Latest Spanish Furniture Designs Are Exhibited in Madrid from 29 to 30 September 2010
DirectRooms.com divulges that Madrid will be playing host to the furniture designs from the Spanish furniture industry at the end of September. - August 14, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
Imocom Hotels and Resorts and Its 5 star Suite Hotel in Vilamoura - As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa Announces Launch of 30-Day Free Weekend Giveaway Promotion
As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa, a five star resort located in Vilamoura, Algarve is pleased to announce the launch of the new 30-Day Free Weekend for 2 Giveaway. - August 13, 2010 - IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts
DirectRooms.com – Sponsored Walk in Perth on 12 September Helps People with Parkinson’s
DirectRooms.com announces that Parkinson’s Unity Walk will be taking place in Perth to help raise funds for people suffering with the disease. - August 13, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Guns N’ Roses Perform for One Night on 27 September 2010 in Prague
DirectRooms.com announces that Guns N’ Roses will be heading to Prague as part of the band’s European ‘Chinese Democracy’ tour. - August 13, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
Carlson Hotels Selects Green Key for U.S. Portfolio: Green Certification Program is Part of Responsible Business Commitment
Carlson Hotels, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has selected the Green Key Eco-Rating program as its preferred green lodging certification program. Green Key, which ranks, certifies and inspects hotels based on their commitment to sustainable operations and practices, will be a... - August 12, 2010 - Green Key Global
Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa Announces Stay 4 Pay 3 Fall Orlando Vacation Special
Travelers reserving four nights at Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa during Fall 2010 travel dates will only pay for three. - August 12, 2010 - Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa
The 3rd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress Announces Israel Tourism Board as a Bronze Sponsor
The 3rd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress announces the Israel Tourism Board as a Bronze Sponsor of the conference, which will take place on September 22-24, 2010. - August 12, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
DirectRooms.com – Devotees Honour Water Goddess in Penang on 3 October 2010
DirectRooms.com reveals that preparations are taking place for the annual Loy Krathong festival in Malaysia’s Penang. - August 12, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
Fundación Exportar Argentina Announced as a Silver Sponsor of the World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress
The 3rd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress is pleased to announce Fundación Exportar Argentina as a Silver Sponsor at the conference held on September 22-24, 2010. - August 12, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
The 3rd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress Announces Beike Biotechnology as Silver Sponsor
The 3rd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress is pleased to announce Beike Biotechnology as a Silver Sponsor at the conference held on September 22-24, 2010. - August 12, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
DirectRooms.com - Tokyo Prepares to Host Latest Eco-Manufacture Event from 15 to 17 September 2010
DirectRooms.com can reveal that Japan’s only trade show presenting ecological solutions for the manufacturing industry will be taking place in September this year. - August 12, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Zurich Museums Open Late for the Long Night of Museums
DirectRooms.com has learnt that multiple museums and galleries across Zurich will be opening their doors until the early hours allowing visitors to see the best of Zurich’s art and culture in just one night. - August 12, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
Mid-Autumn Festival Celebrated at Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen
Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen has prepared a delicious selection of quality mooncakes with varieties including white lotus paste with double egg yolk, to black sesame, to assorted nuts and ham. - August 11, 2010 - Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen
Family Fun for Everyone at Summer BBQ Event
The Fifth Annual Diamond State BBQ Championship at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino will be held on Saturday, August 21, beginning at 10 a.m. with more exhibits, attractions and entertainment than ever before. Popular returning events include Delaware’s Strongest Man Contest, the Big Boys Toys... - August 11, 2010 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Mom Tri’s Restaurants in Phuket Thailand Win Prestigious International Wine Awards
In August 2010, once again Mom Tri’s gourmet restaurants have been honoured by the prestigious Wine Spectator with one ‘Best of Award of Excellence’ and three ‘Award of Excellence’ awards. - August 11, 2010 - Boathouse Resort
Lyreco Incentive Group Book Out Bhaya Cruises
Bhaya Cruises has continued to be rewarded for its sustained efforts to attract incentive travel clients. Almost 200 incentive travel visitors from Lyreco, a leading supplier of office products in the B2B market, boarded Bhaya Cruises vessels on 11 May 2010. The group completely booked out two... - August 11, 2010 - Bhaya Cruises
DirectRooms.com – Kuala Lumpur Hosts Malaysia’ Foremost Epicure Event from 17 to 19 September 2010
DirectRooms.com highlights that Malaysia’s leading food, wine and lifestyle fair will be coming to the capital in September this year. - August 10, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
Pacific Resorts Finalist in the 2010 HM Awards
Pacific Resort Aitutaki & Pacific Resort Rarotonga have been named as a Finalist in the 2010 HM Awards for Hotel & Accommodation Excellence, with the winners due to be announced in Sydney on September 3. Pacific Resort Aitutaki is a region finalist in the “South Pacific Property of... - August 09, 2010 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
2010 CEO Cruise from Bhaya Cruises and Goodwill
The 2010 CEO Cruise was hosted by Bhaya Cruises and co-organized by Goodwill. About 50 CEOs from leading companies and organizations participated in this special cruise on 25-26 May 2010. The distinguished guests enjoyed a 2-day cruise aboard their luxurious Bhaya cruise vessels and witnessed the... - August 08, 2010 - Bhaya Cruises
DirectRooms.com – Explore the Gifts and Premium Expo in Dubai from 26 to 28 September 2010
DirectRooms.com announces the latest Gifts and Premium Expo in Dubai. Taking place at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre from the 26th until the 28th September, this is the premier gifts and handicrafts exposition in terms of corporate gifts, as well as festive decorations for all seasons. - August 07, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
Frankie’s Bocce Tournament and Italian Festival Premieres at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino Sept. 4 & 5
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino announces the inaugural Frankie’s Bocce Ball Tournament & Italian Festival to take place on Saturday, Sept. 4 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The bocce tournament courses will be set up in the Rollins Center ballroom in... - August 07, 2010 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino