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Bring the Taj Mahal to Your Fingertips with iTajPlus Now on the App Store

India4GapYear announces the immediate availability of the iTajPlus app for iDevice, the most trustworthy and affordable guide to the city of the Taj Mahal, Agra. Featuring interactive self-guided audio tours, offline maps, a comprehensive list of places-to-go and practical tips, iTajPlus makes a tour to Agra informative and hassle free. - October 20, 2012 - India4GapYear

Leading Travel Blogger Reveals Food Secrets in New Book

G Adventures sponsors NYC book launch. - October 17, 2012 - G Adventures

Grand Canyon Bus Deals Sees Price Drop on Fall Coach Tours

Visitation to Grand Canyon National Park slows down in October, which means it's "deal time" on bus tours to the West Rim and South Rim from Las Vegas, NV. - October 14, 2012 - Grand Canyon Bus Tours

Kids Ages 17 and Under Sail Free on Select 6 and 8-Night Disney Cruise Line® Sailings

On select 6 and 8 night Disney Cruise Line® sailings from Galveston, Texas, kids under the age of 17 can set sail for free. This Special Offer available through wdwvacationplanning.com is valid for select sailings January 4 - March 1, 2013. - October 12, 2012 - WDWVacationplanning.com

Luxe India Participating in ITB Asia from 17-19 October 2012

Luxe India is participating in ITB Asia to be held at The Sands Expo and Convention Center in Singapore, from 17-19 October 2012. Luxe India specialises in creating bespoke luxury experiences throughout the Indian Subcontinent. - October 11, 2012 - Luxe India

Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour Reviews Expects Strong Fall Bookings

Fall is usually slow-season for tourism at the Grand Canyon. However, based on strong demand, Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour Reviews expects stronger than average bookings. - October 10, 2012 - Grand Canyon Helicopter Tours

Best Resort Asia Launches Sister Site RoomRatesDirect.com

Best Resort Asia, one of the nation's fastest growing hotel price and availability comparison service provider, today announced the launch of its new sister site (roomratesdirect.com) focusing on room rates aggregation services. Best Resort Asia recently developed a function that gathers all the... - October 09, 2012 - Best Resort Asia

Best Resort Asia Introduces Free Resort & Hotel Search Tool with New Website

Allen Web Designs announced today the launch of its new travel website: www.bestresortasia.com. Included in the roll out of the new site are instant hotel room comparison capabilities. Through the travel site and comparison tools, customers are able to view over 200,000 hotel rooms via updated... - October 09, 2012 - Best Resort Asia

Get Ready Amsterdam Offers the Best Housing Options at the Most Affordable Rates

Finding comfortable, affordable housing in Amsterdam has never been easier, thanks to Get Ready Rentals. Regardless of whether travelers need housing for a week or for a few months, Get Ready Rentals has them covered. - October 05, 2012 - Get Ready Rentals LLC

Luxury Travel Ltd to Unveil an New Half Day Tour to Exotic Places in Countryside of Hanoi

Vietnam’s first Luxury Tour Operator (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) often offers new tours for discerning travelers and has just announced a new day tour to Co Loa Citadel, Saint Giong Temple and Thanh Chuong Palace from Hanoi. - October 04, 2012 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

A New Self-Guided Motorcycling and Surfing Adventure in Ecuador

Ecuador Freedom Bike Rental Offers the “Surf & Turf Dual-Sport Motorcycle Tour.” - October 02, 2012 - Ecuador Freedom Bike Rental

Maldives Local Travel Agents Honour the Country’s First Travel and Tourism Awards

Maldives Association for Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) honoured the travel and tourism industry with first ever Maldives Travel Awards. The grand awarding ceremony was held on 28th September 2012 at Paradise Island Resort. Awards for 21 categories including resorts, hotels, liveaboards... - October 02, 2012 - MATATO

Luxury Travel Ltd. Promotes High-End Vietnam Tourism Products at WTM London 2012

Vietnam-based Luxury Travel (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) will join the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) in October to promote luxury travel products at World Travel Market London 2012 (WTM) in the UK from November 5 to 8. Stand AS480 - October 02, 2012 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

Luxe India Attends the Kerala Travel Mart from 27-30 September 2012

Luxe India is attending the Kerala Travel Mart from 27-30 September 2012 at Le Meridien Convention Centre, Cochin, Kerala. - September 29, 2012 - Luxe India

Luxury Travel Ltd Launches Off the Beaten Path Tour in North Vietnam 12 days

This newest adventure tour includes Hanoi – Duong Lam Ancient Village – Sapa - Muong Khuong - Bac Ha- Ha Giang - Dong Van - Cao Bang - Ba Be Lake. - September 27, 2012 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

Luxe India Participating in PATA Travel Mart 25-28 Sept 2012

Luxe India is participating at the PATA Travel Mart, to be held this year at Manila, Philippines, from 25-28 September 2012 at the SMX Convention Center in Manila. - September 27, 2012 - Luxe India

Chance to Study Vietnam’s Culture This Mid-Autumn Festival with Exotic Voyages

This Mid-Autumn festival is a great chance for travelers who are interested in seeing and studying traditional culture in Hanoi, Vietnam to realize their wish. A series of events and programs to celebrate the Mid-Autumn themed “Traditional Mid-Autumn Festival 2012” will be held in four places in the Old Quarters of Hanoi from 18th to 30 Sept. - September 24, 2012 - Exotic Voyages

Vietnam Fastest-Growing High-End Holiday Destination for Aussies

Vietnam’s First Luxury Tour Operator Joins VNAT to Promote High End Tour Products in Melbourne and Sydney, Australia - September 21, 2012 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

Yampu Tours Wins World Travel Award for the Third Consecutive Year

Yampu Tours is devoted to providing their clients with customized, authentic itineraries while still portraying the resident culture and highlighting local interactions. - September 21, 2012 - Yampu.com

Exotic Voyages Open Representative Office in Myanmar

As a leading Luxury Travel company in Southeast Asia whose strategic destinations are Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos, Exotic Voyages have been inspired by the uncovered Myanmar. They have recently launched their new Myanmar Luxury Tours and open new representative office in capital of Yangon. Also, a big strategy has been followed to promote this potential destination. - September 20, 2012 - Exotic Voyages

Salman Rushdie’s "Midnight’s Children" Film Adaptation by Deepa Mehta – Filmed in Sri Lanka, Escape Holidays Official Travel Provider

Specialist Sri Lankan Destination Management Company "Escape Holidays" announced that it is the official travel provider of "Midnight’s Children" the latest film by critically acclaimed film director Deepa Mehta. The film is an adaptation of Sir Salman Rushdie’s 1981... - September 19, 2012 - Escape Holidays

A Unique Approach to Group Travel from Why Not Tours

Why Not Tours are excited to announce their new online travel service that is set to revolutionize group travel. - September 19, 2012 - Why Not Tours Pty Ltd

Exotic Voyages Attend International Tourism Expo in Ho Chi Minh City

Exotic Voyages join the eighth International Tourism Expo (ITE) in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), Vietnam which has just opened on September 13, and will last in a week till September 19. - September 16, 2012 - Exotic Voyages

Cruise Experts Travel Adds Another Exclusive Alaska Cruisetour for 2013

Following the sold out success of their own Alaska cruise and vacation package this year, Vancouver-based travel agency Cruise Experts Travel is offering another exclusive package for the 2013 Alaska sailing season: A 10 Night Northbound from Vancouver cruise and land tour, made for the... - September 15, 2012 - CruiseExperts Travel

HotelTravel.com Teams Up with AxisRooms to Enhance Hotel Connectivity

HotelTravel.com is partnering with Axis rooms to strengthen hotel relationships and connectivity options worldwide. - September 15, 2012 - HotelTravel.com

Travelers Looking for City Tours Around the World Have a New Resource in BookCityTours.com

Book City Tours, a company that helps travelers find city tours around the world, recently launched its new site. Travelers can choose from different tours in some of the world's most popular cities. - September 10, 2012 - BookCityTours.com

Cruise Experts Travel Increases Capacity for Popular Exclusive Best of Alaska Cruisetour

Demand is high for the travel agency's exclusive vacation experience. - September 07, 2012 - CruiseExperts Travel

Norfolk Broads Have Introduced Wildlife Explorer Norfolk on an Elegant 46 Inch Screen

Find out about the Norfolk Broads by using the Wildlife Explorer Norfolk touchscreen that was recently installed at the Herbert Woods boat yard. - September 07, 2012 - Herbert Woods

Good News for Travelers to Myanmar All Around the World

Exotic Voyages are very happy with this good news for travelers to Myanmar. The end of last month, Visa – one of the biggest financial services announced that they will enter the currently cash-dominated Myanmar market by firstly, training the local banks to use electronic payment... - September 06, 2012 - Exotic Voyages

HotelTravel.com and Lebua at State Tower Offer Free Room Upgrade in Bangkok

HotelTravel.com is highlighting its latest promotional deal for lebua at State Tower in Bangkok that offers a free room upgrade from now until 31 October among its many other perks. - September 02, 2012 - HotelTravel.com

Exotic Voyages – Southeast Asia Luxury Travel Company to Focus on Growth in United Kingdom Market

The British desiring to explore Southeast Asia are likely to be offered better travelling service in Vietnam and its ancient neighbour countries – Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar by Exotic Voyages. The 20-year old luxury travel team is now planning to extend their UK market. - September 01, 2012 - Exotic Voyages

Inc. Magazine Recognizes Luggage Forward® as America’s Ninth Fastest-Growing Privately Held Travel Company

Luggage Forward® Named to Inc. 500|5000 for Second Consecutive Year with Three-Year Sales Growth of 126% - August 30, 2012 - Luggage Forward

Luxury Travel Ltd to Launch Luxury Vietnam Villa Collection

Luxury Travel Ltd's hand-picked Vietnam Luxury Villa collection features a range of exclusive properties that offer the personalized services of a luxury resort coupled with the independence of renting a private villa. - August 29, 2012 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

Luxury Travel Ltd to Launch Tour to Unseen Destinations in Central Coast Vietnam

Vietnam’s first Luxury Tour Operator (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) often offers new tours for discerning travelers and has just announced a new tour to the unseen destinations in Central Coast of Vietnam. - August 29, 2012 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

Park City Lodging, Inc. Announces Mobile Application Integration

Park City Lodging, Inc. is excited to announce the development of their new guest services mobile application. The application will serve as a mobile concierge for Park City Lodging, Inc. guests, providing them with information about Park City including maps and news updates about events happening... - August 27, 2012 - Park City Lodging, Inc.

Florida Resident Wins Video Contest to Go on Mediterranean Cruise

After two rounds of public voting, Allison Friendly of Coral Springs, Florida was named the winner of Cruise Experts Travel’s “Send Me on the Norwegian Epic” YouTube Video Contest. The travel agency held the contest in February to give away a free cruise for two in the... - August 27, 2012 - CruiseExperts Travel

G Adventures Upgrades Galapagos Fleet as Archipelago Grows as a Destination

G Adventures has one of the highest quality operations in the Galapagos and is upgrading its fleet for 2013 with the acquisition of three 16-passenger motor yachts – Daphne G3, San Jose G5, and Queen of Galapagos G8. The company will add additional vessels in the coming months as it makes... - August 25, 2012 - G Adventures

Luxury Travel to Promote Escape Destination for Family Vacations from Ho Chi Minh City

Vung Tau, located at about 125 kilometers to the southeast of Ho Chi Minh City, was known as Cap Saint-Jacques under French occupation. Among Vietnamese and expatriates, it is a popular beach destination for weekend trips, and now Luxury Travel Vietnam is offering a day trip from Ho Chi Minh City... - August 25, 2012 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

HotelTravel.com’s Revamped DRMS Fuels Hotel Partner Growth

HotelTravel.com signed 220 new hotel partners in 33 countries worldwide in July via its newly revamped rate control and yield management DRMS system. - August 24, 2012 - HotelTravel.com

Luxury Travel Ltd to Launch an Urban Adventure to Can Gio Forest

Vietnam’s first Luxury Tour Operator (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) often offers new tours for discerning travelers and has just announced a new day tour to Can Gio Forest from Ho Chi Minh City. Luxury Travel Ltd. has served the luxury travel industry for many years, and their staff has... - August 23, 2012 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

Area Travel Expert Named to Top 25 Agents of 2012 by Travel Agent Magazine

Travel Agent magazine, part of Questex Travel Group, has officially announced its Top 25 Agents for 2012. Travel Agent looks at each of the Top 25 Agents’ compelling stories in an in-depth cover story for their August 20th issue. About Travel Agent Magazine’s Top 25 Agents of... - August 22, 2012 - The Tropical Travelers

Luxury Travel Ltd Unveils Day Trip to Vung Tau Beach from Saigon Every Day

Luxury Tour Operator (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) Unveils Private Day Trip to Vung Tau Beach from Saigon Every Day - August 21, 2012 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

Luxury Travel Ltd. Promotes Hanoi and Halong Bay Escape

Luxury Travel Ltd. Promotes Short Trips to Hanoi Capital and Halong Bay in Five Days. Travelers will discover two world heritages listed sites in Northern Vietnam. http://www.luxurytravelvietnam.com/EN/Vietnam_tours/ Vietnam_Stopover_Tours/Hanoi_Halong_Bay_Luxury_Summer_Escape_5_days.htm Vietnam... - August 19, 2012 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

Copper Sky Journeys Unveils 3 New Festival Trips to India

Copper Sky Journeys introduces three new ways to explore and experience the cultural diversity of India – through its festivals. Three new tours to India bring to life its most engaging and interesting festivals to global travellers. - August 19, 2012 - Copper Sky Journeys

Calling All Jet Setting Fashion Bloggers: Plan Your Travel Wardrobe to Win Tickets to London Fashion Week, Courtesy of easyJet Holidays

easyJet holidays launches new competition. - August 18, 2012 - easyJet holidays

Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) Launch the Country’s First Travel Awards

Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) have launched Maldives Travel Awards and appointed the event management company High Rise Private Limited to organize and manage the event. This is the first awards of this sort and will recognise the Maldivian hospitality talent. - August 17, 2012 - MATATO

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