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Independence Visitor Center’s 4th Annual “Battle of the Soft Pretzels”
On Friday, October 3, the dough will fly once again. It is sure to be a fight to the finish when the fourth annual “Battle of the Soft Pretzels” commences at the Independence Visitor Center (located at 6th & Market Streets) from noon – 2:00 p.m., in honor of National Pretzel Month. - September 10, 2008 - Independence Visitor Center
Lynne Cheney Reveals Her New Book, We the People: The Story of Our Constitution, to Local Students at Independence Visitor Center
On Wednesday, September 17, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., wife of Vice President Dick Cheney, Lynne Cheney, will give a brief lecture, followed by a book signing of her newly-released children’s book at the Independence Visitor Center (6th & Market Streets). - September 10, 2008 - Independence Visitor Center
HotelClub Travel Blog Releases Site Facelift with New Features
HotelClub Travel Blog, already known as a comprehensive location online for finding weird, wacky and wonderful travel news, has released a site facelift with a number of new features that will provide travel consumers with a wide range of benefits. - September 09, 2008 - HotelClub
A New Traveling Guide in Indonesia; voltras travel’s Sales Office Launched
voltras travel Sales Office which is located at Tanjung Priok area, offers travel solutions, including flights and hotels, domestic and international. - September 06, 2008 - voltras travel
First Company to Receive an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) in Belize
Astrum Helicopters is the first Company to Receive an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) in Belize. - September 05, 2008 - Astrum Helicopters
The Vienna Verticals: tripwolf Reports Live the First-Ever Challenging Climb of the Hunza Peak
tripwolf users can follow the progress though photos, videos, audio recording and texts on tripwolf.com. - September 05, 2008 - tripwolf
Life-Changing Yoga Retreats by Yatra Yoga International
This press release informs the readers about worldwide Custom Retreats, Eco-Tours and Life-Changing Journeys offered by Yatra Yoga International (YYI). It also presents the views of those who attended the November 2008 yoga retreat in Troncones, Mexico. - September 03, 2008 - Yatra Yoga International
Experience the World’s Biggest and Most Extraordinary Carnival Celebrations in Rio de Janeiro and Salvador da Bahia in Luxury
Book early with Intelligent Leisure Solutions and the Discover Travel Group to take part in Brazil’s 2009 Carnival Celebrations in luxury Hotels in Rio and Salvador. - September 02, 2008 - Intelligent Leisure Solutions
CheckOutMyTrip.com is Marking 1 Year Anniversary with New Release Due Out October 1st, 2008
CheckOutMyTrip.com is celebrating 1 year in business with a new release of the Website. The new design will include all of the current favorites, but will take it to a whole new level. - August 31, 2008 - CheckOutMyTrip.com
Food & Wine Anniversary Sweepstakes
From Vacations to Cookbooks, Food & Wine Magazine Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary with a 30-Day Epicurean Giveaway. - August 29, 2008 - American Express Publishing
G.A.P Adventures Holds Travel Photo Story Contest
G.A.P Adventures, a world leader in adventure travel, is encouraging travellers to share the stories that inspired their best photos. - August 29, 2008 - G Adventures
Cruise Planners Announces New Disney Specialist
Eileen Tener, who owns a Cruise Planners franchise, joins an elite group of travel industry professionals who have attained a special knowledge of the Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort and Disney Cruise Line. - August 27, 2008 - Cruise And Vacation Paradise (a Cruise Planners/American Express franchise), Eileen Tener
Spanish Wine and Olive Oil Tasting Event
Epicurean Ways and the Market Street Wine Shop led a Spanish wine and olive oil tasting event on Monday, August 25, 2008, in the Pink Warehouse in Downtown Charlottesville, Virginia. - August 26, 2008 - Epicurean Ways
Start the New Year 2009 Celebrating at World-Famous Beaches in Rio de Janeiro and Salvador da Bahia
Book early with Intelligent Leisure Solutions and the Discover Travel Group to spend an unforgettable New Year’s Eve at exclusive luxury Hotels participating in one of the world’s most glamorous street parties. - August 23, 2008 - Intelligent Leisure Solutions
Reylson Gracie Inc. Announces the Partnering with Affluent Lifestyle Concierge
World renowned Grandmaster Reylson Gracie has retained the services of Affluent Lifestyle Concierge to handle the needs of its training camp attendees. - August 22, 2008 - Affluent Lifestyle Concierge
Upscale Concierge Service Brings Elegance Back to Las Vegas
Affluent Lifestyle Concierge is offering upscale concierge services to refined Las Vegas visitors. The services provide less "Sin City" and more elegance and tastefulness. - August 22, 2008 - Affluent Lifestyle Concierge
Korea Tourism and Charming Asia Announces Partnership
Charming Asia joins Korea Tourism Organization with its “Korea, Sparkling” brand to heavily promote one of Asia’s fast emerging travel destinations. - August 22, 2008 - Charming Asia
More People Are Going on Long Haul Breaks to Escape a Miserable British Summer, Says Holidays-Direct Travel Company
A week in the Costa del Sol is not enough for increasing numbers of British holidaymakers as 2008 holiday bookings show that destinations traditionally associated with luxury holidays are proving more and more popular. A study of sales through www.holidays-direct.co.uk reveals Britons want something special if they are going to spend money on a holiday this year. - August 22, 2008 - Holidays-Direct
Planeterra Helps Treat Blindness in Tibet
Planeterra, G.A.P Adventures’ non-profit foundation, has raised funds to donate to the Seva Canada Society, an international non-governmental organization dedicated to the elimination of preventable and treatable blindness. The goal is to support an eye camp in Tibet. The eye camp will be... - August 21, 2008 - G Adventures
RezHub.com's New Rental Car Booking Engine Offers Travelers a Sigh of Relief from Rising Fuel Costs
The launch of their new and improved rental car booking engine connects customers quickly and easily to fuel-efficient and eco-friendly rental car options. - August 20, 2008 - RezHub.com
Holiday Amazon Cruise with GreenTracks
The GreenTracks Amazon Cruise is an ecotour on the Amazon River and its tributaries. You will explore the upper reaches of the exotic Amazon in Peru, one of the world's greatest ecosystems on a colorful Amazon riverboat. - August 20, 2008 - GreenTracks, Inc.
Zen Resort Bali Surya Meditation and Ayurveda Retreat: Inner Peace and Divine Healing Power with Swathimaa and Raymond Prohs
Zen Resort situated in a serene and peaceful environment in north Bali, surrounded by rice fields, vineyards and natural forest, is the venue of this September 2008 Bali Surya meditation and ayurveda retreat with international healers and renowned teachers Swathimaa and Raymond Prohs, both senior students of the Indian Saint Sri Kaleshwar who is the first to reveal the actual spiritual practices of India’s saints to Western students. - August 20, 2008 - Zen Resort Bali
Premier Cities Paris and Prague Up on TravelGuide.TV Travel Video Website
Joining the TravelGuide collection, Paris and Prague are two of the top Europe city destinations. Stunning views of these historical cities come to life in the sharp tourism videos – 9 for each city with the wonderful visitor attractions in high quality visuals. France is the top city destination while many visitors to Prague say “fun” is the main reason for their visit. Webmasters with Prague and Paris sites can embed the videos from TravelGuide.tv set up by Stephen O’Shaughnessy of Dublin. - August 16, 2008 - TravelGuide.TV
Chocolate Lover’s Tour Eurochocolate 2008 in Perugia, Italy
Love Umbria today announced the launch of a Chocolate Lovers’ Tour to coincide with Eurochocolate 2008 which takes place this year from 18th to 26th October in Perugia, Italy. - August 16, 2008 - Love Umbria Limited
New Charming Asia GoldValue Tours Target the Budget Traveler
With interests to travel to Asia rising up to an all-time high, Charming Asia announces its new tour series to target the larger pool of budget and casual travelers. - August 15, 2008 - Charming Asia
Save the Environment, One Airfare Search at a Time: Go Green Travel Green Launches Travel Search Tool for Eco-Conscious Travelers
Prominent eco travel website launches free tool, called Search Green Travel, that helps users find cheap flights and save the environment at the same time. - August 14, 2008 - Go Green Travel Green
Online Travel Agents Report Successful Summer
One online travel agent has dispelled suggestions that the credit crunch is affecting the holiday plans of Britons in 2008 by reporting a 50% year on year increase in visitors to their website. Top 10 travel agent directline-holidays.co.uk reports that 2 million monthly visitors are using their... - August 13, 2008 - Directline Holidays
Holiday Travel of America (HTOA, Inc.) Provides Outstanding Customer Service for Their Travelers Following Sudden Shutdown of Aloha and ATA Airlines
Holiday Travel of America (HTOA, Inc.) took immediate action to care for stranded Hawaii travelers and those booked for near term departures to Hawaii following the sudden shutdown of Aloha and American Trans Air (ATA) airlines in March and April of this year respectively. “We are very proud... - August 10, 2008 - Holiday Travel of America
Travel-Startup tripwolf.com Celebrates 10,000th Registered User
Highly active social travel community merely weeks after the launch exceeds expectations - August 10, 2008 - tripwolf
Australian Pacific Touring Honours Club LaBourse
Club LaBourse Wins Top 10 Agency Award at Recent Product Launch - August 09, 2008 - Club LaBourse Oceania Pty Ltd
Inner Maldives Holidays Selected as Host Buyer for PATA Travel Mart 2008
Inner Maldives Holidays is pleased to announce that the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has selected Inner Maldives Holidays as a Host Buyer for PATA Travel Mart 2008. PATA - a non-profit travel trade association serving government tourist offices, airlines, hotels and other travel-related... - August 08, 2008 - Inner Maldives Holidays
Intelligent Leisure Solutions (ILS3) and the Discover Travel Group
Managing Director Robert Phillips Has Been Elected ASTA (American Society of Travel Agents) Chapter President for Brazil. - August 06, 2008 - Intelligent Leisure Solutions
Holidaypursuit.com: Reuniting Pangaea One Continent at a Time
Holidaypursuit.com is celebrating its grand opening with a free offer to the first 200 properties to list on the site. - August 05, 2008 - Holiday Pursuit
Jenny Behan, CruiseOne Phoenix, Debuts Alaska Motorcycle Cruise Tour
New Alaska Cruise tour featuring a 6-day motorcycle ride deep into Alaska's interior combined with 7-day voyage along the rugged splendor of the Alaskan coastline. - August 05, 2008 - Jenny Behan, CruiseOne Phoenix
Emerald City's Green - RezHub.com Announces a Top 6 List of Seattle's Greenest Hotels
Seattle's "Emerald City" nickname has taken on a slightly different meaning as they've succeeded on their mission to shrink their carbon footprint and become one of the most environmentally friendly cities in the country. As is true for most green cities, the hotels in Seattle are a big part of the efforts to go green. RezHub.com has announced a Top 6 List of Seattle's Greenest Hotels. - August 03, 2008 - RezHub.com
Real-Time Holiday Searches at directline-holidays.co.uk
The website of top 10 travel agents directline-holidays.co.uk now allows visitors to see which holidays other users are searching for and booking online - in real time. A live feed on the homepage of www.directline-holidays.co.uk displays the most recently booked holiday, including the basic... - August 03, 2008 - Directline Holidays
New York City Tourist Vids Up on TravelGuide.TV Website
TravelGuide.TV’s New York subdomain has come onstream with videos on the topics tourists look for, like New York Attractions, New York Restaurants. In all 25 cities are in the first phase of TravelGuide.TV followed by a further 25 by the end of 2008. A key feature of the website is its zippy directness – click and play the high quality travel videos. According to Stephen O’Shaughnessy “New York just had to be one of our first cities – the Big Apple is such a tourist magnet.” - August 02, 2008 - TravelGuide.TV
Playa Suites Acapulco Completes Major Renovation Project - Investment Focuses on Security, Convenience and "Going Green"
The Playa Suites Hotel in Acapulco has recently completed a million-dollar (USD) renovation project that improves amenities and enhances guest safety and security with the added benefit of reducing the resort’s eco-footprint. - August 02, 2008 - Playa Suites Acapulco
Virtual Assistance Company Celebrates First Anniversary by Adding New Services
Virtual Assistance Company celebrates 1 year anniversary by providing clients with exciting new services. - July 30, 2008 - Virtually There VA Services
Wander Around Finland's Favorite City with Travel Videos from Helsinki.tv
Wander around Helsinki with www.helsinki.tv a new website with nine tourist videos plus map, weather, reservations and information from the TravelGuide.TV team. With the easy-to-recall name, the videos give an insight to the City. Tourism in Helsinki is growing faster than the average for Europe and it is a round the year destination. A key sector is the thriving congress and exhibition trade. The new website gives visitors an appreciation of what to expect on their visit. - July 30, 2008 - TravelGuide.TV
Book Hotel Rooms Direct and Save?
Book direct and save, best available internet rate, best price guarantee, best rate publicly available, best online rate guarantee … these are words that hoteliers use on their hotel website to persuade customers to book direct. These influential words can save hoteliers paying up to 35%... - July 29, 2008 - HotelsCombined
Introducing Yatra Yoga International - Custom Retreats
Yatra Yoga International (YYI) is a travel service company dedicated to intimate yoga retreats and eco-excursions worldwide. With an initial catalog of locations in Mexico, Jamaica, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Argentina and South Africa, YYI is developing a selection of itineraries sure to please all levels of yoga travelers. - July 28, 2008 - Yatra Yoga International
G.A.P Adventures Announces Launch of Affiliate Marketing Program
G.A.P Adventures, the world leader in adventure travel, announced today its partnership with Commission Junction, a global leader in affiliate marketing and the leader in driving revenue for the travel industry through the affiliate marketing channel. G.A.P Adventures is one of the first adventure... - July 28, 2008 - G Adventures
Switzerland Flexi Tours Launches Online Hotels Booking Service
Among numerous major online hotel reservations, Switzerlandflexitours is specially designed to satisfy the thirst of modern tour seeker. Any quarries regarding locality of the particular hotel, number of vacant rooms and amenities of hotel are now just a single click away from you. - July 28, 2008 - Flexi Tours
Dolmaar Tours Launches New Site for Adventure Tourism in Uttarakhand, India
A new site has been started near Dolmaar Resort in Nainital District of Uttarakhand State in India. Rock Climbing, rappeling, flying box, river crossing, burma bridge can be done at one place. - July 27, 2008 - Dolmaar Resorts Nainital
Club LaBourse Hits Milestone
8000 Australian Members For Club LaBourse And Growing. - July 26, 2008 - Club LaBourse Oceania Pty Ltd
HotelClub's Tenth Anniversary Celebrated with One Million Australian Members
HotelClub celebrates its tenth anniversary with one million members in Australia out of more than six million members worldwide. The DreamClub program with its easy rewards system and HotelClub’s breadth of global choice and pricing has contributed to this. - July 25, 2008 - HotelClub
Auckland City of Sails Goes Sailing Into Video World
Auckland.TV has great tourist videos dealing with tourism topics and gives a feel for the awesome atmosphere of the City. The name dates back to the time of sailing ships and also Auckland as a stopover on round the world sailing races. The videos give a glimpse of the multifaceted cultural heritage and the website has a reservations area, Forum and Directory. The videos can be embedded on any website and this can be done from the Syndication area. Auckland TV is part of TravelGuide.TV - July 23, 2008 - TravelGuide.TV
BooksDirectRooms.com Partners with HotelsCombined.com
BookDirectRooms.com’s unique stock of over 2,000 UK B&Bs, guesthouses and small, independent hotels is now live and bookable on hotel search engine and price comparison website HotelsCombined.com. Leisure and business travellers visiting HotelsCombined.com have now access to real-time... - July 23, 2008 - HotelsCombined
Holidaymakers Avoiding the Euro Head for Holidays in Turkey and Bulgaria, Reports Holidays-Direct.co.uk
This year has seen a change in holiday trends, as Brits search for non-Euro holiday destinations to get the best holiday deals. Brits stretch the pound by taking holidays in Turkey, Bulgaria and other holiday destinations where they can avoid the Euro, say experts at online travel agency Holidays-Direct.co.uk. - July 23, 2008 - Holidays-Direct