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Winner of Second Cheese Making Adventure Package
Ian Anderson’s Caves Branch Jungle Lodge has completed their Second Cheese Making Adventure Facebook contest. After a month of competition Caves Branch is pleased to announce the winner for the Cheese making adventure package for two persons is no other than Kay Johnson from San Jose Succotz,... - December 20, 2013 - Caves Branch Adventure Company and Jungle Lodge
Isla Marisol Resort Offers 20% Discount on All Packages to Glovers Reef Atoll, Belize C.A. Before January 1, 2014
A tropical island paradise on Glovers Reef Atoll, Belize, Isla Marisol Resort is just a few hours from Houston, Dallas, Atlanta and Miami. It is an offshore dive resort offering a full scale Padi dive center. - December 19, 2013 - Isla Marisol Resort
Hatchet Caye Resort Announces the Winner of Its First Ever Facebook Photo Contest
Hatchet Caye Resort started their first ever month long Facebook photo contest on November 14th, 2013. Hatchet Caye Resort would like to express their gratitude to all the entrants for their participation in it's contest. They hope everyone had fun and enjoyed the competition. The winning photo,... - December 18, 2013 - Hatchet Caye Resort
Tortola Sailing School Appointed as Accredited ASA Sailing School
After a rigorous evaluation Tortola Sailing School in the Caribbean marina of Soper’s Hole is pleased to announce that they are now an accredited American Sailing Association certified School. ASA evaluator Captain David Renoll was very pleased with all the school has put in place to offer students a very high standard of training in a friendly and safe environment. "Tortola Sailing School has the best location in the British Virgin Islands." -Captain David Renoll - December 16, 2013 - Tortola Sailing School
Park Hyatt Saigon Postpones Its Redefinition Project
Luxury upgrade delayed and 2014 reservations are now open at Park Hyatt Saigon. - December 14, 2013 - Park Hyatt Saigon
Great Hotels of the World Members Win Big at Conde Nast Johansens Awards
The 32nd annual Europe & Mediterranean Awards for Excellence saw accolades for GHOTW hotels. Great Hotels of the World (http://www.ghotw.com), the London-based hotel sales and marketing alliance, is pleased to announce that three of its member hotels won awards at the annual Awards Dinner held... - December 13, 2013 - Great Hotels of the World
Island of Cozumel Celebrates 2014 Golfing Weekend, May 2 - 4, 2014 with Tournament at Nicklaus-Designed Cozumel Country Club
The 6th Annual Cozumel Island Golf Tournament, a weekend of golf-related activities at Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa culminating with the tournament on the island’s prestigious Cozumel Country Club golf course. will be held May 2-4, 2014. - December 11, 2013 - Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa
Great Hotels of the World Announces New Strategy; Appoints New Regional Sales Director
Great Hotels of the World (http://www.ghotw.com/), the global hotel sales and representation company, has announced a new shift in focus in response to changes in the hospitality industry. The company’s new direction moves it away from the traditional representation model into a... - December 06, 2013 - Great Hotels of the World
Resort Travel & Xchange Selects INTUITION to Increase Brand Awareness
Resort Travel & Xchange (RTX), a leading worldwide timeshare exchange company, has engaged Perspective Group to increase brand awareness and promote exchange options using its INTUITION Brand Marketing service. RTX provides flexible, low-cost timeshare exchange services to approximately 80,000... - December 04, 2013 - Resort Travel & Xchange
Extreme Engineering Wins Best Major Theme Ride on the Fly Wire Zip Line
Extreme Engineering wins it's 8th consecutive award at the 2013 IAAPA trade show. This year Extreme Engineering was awarded with one of the most prestigious awards, Best New Major Theme Park Ride, on the Fly Wire Zip Line. - December 03, 2013 - Extreme Engineering
San Ignacio Resort Hotel Announces Results of Its Facebook Contest
San Ignacio Resort Hotel, winner of the Belize Tourism Board’s Hotel of the Year 2012 award, finally completed their second Facebook contest after a month of active competition. They are pleased to announce that the winner is Mohanad Al from Fredericton. Mohanad can now look forward to a 4... - December 01, 2013 - San Ignacio Resort Hotel
Adara Hotel Wins Award for Best Ski Boutique Hotel in Canada
The Adara Hotel has been named Canada's Best Ski Boutique Hotel at the 2013 World Ski Awards held in Kitzbühel, Austria over the weekend of November 16th. The winners for the World Ski Awards were announced at the inaugural Gala Ceremony that was attended by over 200 guests from around the... - November 29, 2013 - Adara Hotel
The Desert Sun Newspaper Gives The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa a 2014 Best of the Valley Award for Being the Best Boutique Hotel in Palm Springs
Times have changed. The era of nudist colonies is long gone. Now some nude sunbathing resorts and spas like the Terra Cotta Inn located in the sunniest city in the US, Palm Springs, California are considered the best of all resorts in their localities. It's time to break out of the boring vacation rut and try something fun, romantic, and relaxing for a change. - November 26, 2013 - The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa
Going Green to Save the Blue
Charter boat Alternate Latitude was recently honored as the Most Eco-Friendly Sailing Yacht as part of the Charter Yacht Brokers Association (CYBA) International’s Save the Blue Awards. Introduced in 2012, the annual CYBA Save the Blue Awards recognize all charter yachts that take steps to minimize their environmental impact and to ensure the future health of the oceans. - November 24, 2013 - Alternate Latitude
Unlimited Vacation Club Adds New Breathless Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic to Its Portfolio of Properties
President of the Dominican Republic Danilo Medina, Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick Join in the Opening Celebrations - November 22, 2013 - Unlimited Vacation Club
Hatchet Caye Resort Belize Launches It's First Facebook Contest
Hatchet Caye Resort Belize is launching it's first ever Facebook contest. The winner, along with a friend or loved one, will get to enjoy a four nights stay for two which will include: - 4 nights stay in an Ocean Front Room for two. - Boat Transfers to Hatchet Caye Resort. - Guided half-day... - November 17, 2013 - Hatchet Caye Resort
Ian Anderson Caves Branch Jungle Lodge Launches Its Second Cheese Making Contest
Caves Branch Jungle and Adventure Lodge in Belize, Central America, is launching its second Cheese Making contest for anyone who would love a chance to learn how to successfully make cheese or considering small-scale commercial cheese production. The winner along with a family member or friend,... - November 17, 2013 - Caves Branch Adventure Company and Jungle Lodge
Almond Beach Resort Announces Facebook Contest Winner for October
The “Photo Contest” for their previous guest is the very first Facebook contest that Almond Beach Resort has had. The contest started on October 16th, 2013 and ran for a month. Almond Beach Resort expressed their gratitude to the previous guests who participated in the photo contest... - November 17, 2013 - Almond Beach Belize
RTX Expands Resort Partnerships Staff
Jon Mallows joins RTX as Resort Partnerships Account Executive. - November 17, 2013 - Resort Travel & Xchange
Unlimited Vacation Club Members Now Have Unlimited Connectivity
AMResorts properties offer complimentary WiFi, Enhancing Stay Experience. - November 14, 2013 - Unlimited Vacation Club
HotelTravel.com & Sri Panwa Phuket Hold an Exclusive Photo Competition for a Free Stay Giveaway
HotelTravel.com, a worldwide leader in online hotel reservations and part of MakeMyTrip Limited (NASDAQ: MMYT), has teamed up with Sri Panwa Phuket, a luxury resort, private pool villa and spa in the Pearl of the Andaman to hold an exclusive photo contest that is giving away a free stay. - November 12, 2013 - HotelTravel.com
Great Hotels of the World Welcomes Five New Members
Great Hotels of the World Luxury Collection – for the most luxurious hotels in the world. Shamana Hotel & Spa Bodrum, Mugla Turkey Shamana Hotel & Spa is located in Torba Bay in the beautiful region of Bodrum. The hotel is set in a truly magical place with each of the 32 suite and... - November 09, 2013 - Great Hotels of the World
Breckenridge Grand Vacations Looking for a Few Good Men and/or Women
As Breckenridge Grand Vacations (BGV) continues to expand they find themselves in a unique position. The parent company of Gold Point Resort, Grand Timber Lodge and the Grand Lodge on Peak 7 is on the lookout for a few results-oriented sales representatives who are ready to commit to representing... - November 09, 2013 - Breckenridge Grand Vacations
Sofa Cover Specialist Provides Replacement Custom Slipcover Alternatives for Old & Discontinued IKEA Sofas
Comfort Works, an Australian-based sofa slipcover specialist established in 2009 recently announces how their small business extends to more than just selling slipcovers, but rather satisfying a need to the market - sofa rejuvenation. - November 08, 2013 - Comfort Works
San Ignacio Resort Hotel Launches Second Facebook Contest
San Ignacio Resort Hotel located in Cayo, Belize is launching its second Facebook contest for anyone who would love the chance to visit San Ignacio Resort Hotel and explore the magnificent Maya ruins. The winner, along with a family member or friend, will get to enjoy the prize of a 4 night Maya... - November 01, 2013 - San Ignacio Resort Hotel
Festive Offers from Great Hotels of the World
The nights are drawing in, and the cold weather is on its way. This year give yourself a winter to remember (for the right reasons) with exclusive offers from Great Hotels of the World. Great Hotels of the World presents the best of their Christmas and New Year packages – from city breaks to... - October 26, 2013 - Great Hotels of the World
Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa Opens Napa Grill Steak & Seafood, Bin K’iin Lobby Bar
Island resort now boasts four restaurants and three bars. - October 24, 2013 - Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa
Almond Beach Belize Launches New Facebook Contest for Previous Guests
Almond Beach Belize resort, located in Hopkins, Belize, is launching its new Facebook contest for previous guests only. The winner, along with a friend or loved one, will get to enjoy the prize of a 5 night’s vacation at Almond Beach which includes: - 5 Night’s stay in an Ocean View... - October 18, 2013 - Almond Beach Belize
Barcelona Princess Welcomes a New Decoration Concept by Desigual
Four-star hotel in Spain welcomes Desigual’s first living collection. Great Hotels of the World (http://www.ghotw.com), the London-based hotel sales and marketing alliance, is pleased to announce that its member, Barcelona Princess redecorated their rooms and created a themed Loft with the... - October 18, 2013 - Great Hotels of the World
Trip Advisor Awards Blue River Resort & Hot Springs a Certificate of Excellence 2013
Blue River Resort & Hot Springs, located an hour’s drive from Liberia, Guanacaste in Costa Rica received the prestigious, Certificate of Excellence from Trip Advisor this year. The staff and management at the resort talk about their natural amenities – the “green” hot... - October 17, 2013 - Blue River Resort
Le Spa at Le Meridien Phuket Wins "2013 Amazing Resort Spa" Award
Le Spa at Le Méridien Phuket Beach Resort named "Amazing Resort Spa" at this year's Thailand Spa & Well-Being Awards in Bangkok, Thailand - October 11, 2013 - Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort
Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa Welcomes Athletes to December 1, 2013 Ford Ironman Cozumel
Presidente Intercontinental Cozumel Resort & Spa, official host hotel of the December 1, 2013 Ford Ironman Cozumel, offers Ironman training rates starting at $148 per night. - October 05, 2013 - Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa
Mövenpick Resort & Spa Karon Beach Phuket Wins Holidays with Kids’ Top 10 Family Resorts in Thailand 2013
Mövenpick Resort & Spa Karon Beach Phuket was recently named one of the ‘Top 10 Family Resorts in Thailand 2013’ by Holidays with Kids Australia’s leading family travel website and magazine. The rating was based on high levels of customer satisfaction in a survey based on... - October 05, 2013 - Moevenpick Resort & Spa Karon Beach Phuket
Pacific Resort Hotel Group Dominates at 20th Annual World Travel Awards
Pacific Resort Hotel Group is once again proud to announce that Pacific Resort Aitutaki has dominated at the Asia & Australasia regional ceremony for the 2013 World Travel Awards, capturing three major titles, also qualifying the 5 star boutique resort as finalists for the "World's Leading" category. - October 02, 2013 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Ayana Villa, Sri Lanka’s New Private Island Villa Opens
Ayana Villa, Sri Lanka’s newest boutique villa located on the Bolgoda Lake has officially opened. The luxury villa is situated on the tiny and secluded Ruskin Island and is just 45 minutes away from Colombo’s city centre. To get on the island, guests must travel to a remote village and ferry across the Bolgoda – Sri Lanka’s largest fresh water lake. Ayana Villa and its service is luxury five-star, and its meticulous architecture melds ultra modern comforts and features with nature’s open spaces. - October 02, 2013 - Ayana Villa
Louisiana's Cypress Bend Resort Completes Golf Course, Guestroom Enhancements
One of the Louisiana's popular getaway spots for families and groups, the Cypress Bend Resort, has enhanced its golf course, part of the Louisiana Audubon Golf Trail, and added new touches to its guestrooms as the 600-acre property enters its 14th year. Located on the East Texas-Western Louisiana... - September 26, 2013 - Cypress Bend Resort
River Expeditions Announces the Bridge Day Blowout
River Expeditions is excited to announce their Bridge Day Blowout to celebrate West Virginia’s New River Gorge Bridge Day festival on October 19th, 2013. This package includes white water rafting, camping, the thrills of Bridge Day plus a great after party. - September 25, 2013 - River Expeditions
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp Resort at Barton Lake Named the Official Best Family Camp Resort in Indiana
In Indiana we are pleased to announce the upcoming half-hour regional travel show Official Best of Indiana 2013. A segment of the show was filmed in pretty Fremont at the nationally regarded Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park, which has been chosen as the Official Best Family Camp Resort in Indiana... - September 25, 2013 - Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp Resort at Barton Lake
Park Hyatt Saigon Embarks on a Renovation Project to Redefine Luxury
A luxury upgrade to restore elegance with French indulgence at Park Hyatt Saigon. - September 19, 2013 - Park Hyatt Saigon
Disneyland’s ESPN Zone Gets Extreme with a Climbing Wall
Extreme Engineering outfits Disneyland’s ESPN Zone with a climbing wall. - September 18, 2013 - Extreme Engineering
River Expeditions Announces the 2013 White Water Rafting and Halloween Party & Columbus Day Sale
River Expeditions is pleased to announce its spooky Halloween Party on October 12th, 2013 offering savings of 25% on white water rafting trips and rafting/camping packages, plus a costume contest and live music at the Red Dog River Saloon. - September 16, 2013 - River Expeditions
Success for Pacific Resort Hotel Group at 2013’s Prestigious HM Awards
It is with great pleasure that Pacific Resort Hotel Group (PRHG) would like to announce their success in two award categories at Australia’s esteemed HM Awards for Hotel and Accommodation Excellence 2013. There was a record turnout for this year’s HM Awards held at Sydney Town Hall on Friday, September 6 with over 550 attendees at the gala presentation dinner; a grand audience for all of the evening’s winners. - September 09, 2013 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
"Save Natural Bridge" Campaign Launches on Indiegogo
Professional Couple Hopes to Keep Thomas Jefferson’s Attraction Together. - September 09, 2013 - Valerie and Jason Bloomberg
Soak Up Some Late Summer Sun in Lanzarote
Special September Offers from Optima Villas - September 06, 2013 - Optima Villas
Extreme Engineering Exhibits for the 18th Year at the World’s Largest Amusement Show with New Zip Line Technology
Extreme Engineering brings new zip line technology to the amusement industry trade show. - September 05, 2013 - Extreme Engineering
Sensimar Royal Blue Resort & Spa: Environmental Champion 2013
Sensimar Royal Blue Resort & Spa is proud to announce that it has just been awarded the "TUI Environmental Champion 2013" award. - August 31, 2013 - Royal Blue Resort & Spa
Creta Maris Green Team Takes Action to Protect the Environment
Creta Maris Beach Resort Green Team organized a clean up and weeding of the area on August 9, 2013. This was done in an effort to preserve and protect the environment and natural heritage of Crete. A significant number of guests and employees participated in this event, making it a huge success. - August 28, 2013 - Maris Hotels
Grand Pacific Resort Management Wins TripAdvisor® Awards of Excellence
Service Excellence Cited as Top Reason for Honor - August 21, 2013 - Grand Pacific Resort Management
Hotel Brunelleschi Offers Dan Brown "Inferno" Package
Great Hotels of the World (http://www.ghotw.com) member, Hotel Brunelleschi in Florence, has been mentioned twice in Dan Brown’s new novel "Inferno," the "Da Vinci Code" sequel. In response, Hotel Brunelleschi has launched an Inferno package to celebrate the bestselling... - August 18, 2013 - Great Hotels of the World
Pacific Resort Hotel Group Finalists for HM Awards
After June’s announcement of Pacific Resort Aitutaki’s win of the Signum Virtutis, the Seal of Excellence at the Seven Star Global Luxury Awards, Pacific Resort Hotel Group (PRHG) are once again delighted to announce their placement as finalists in two prestigious award categories for... - August 15, 2013 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands