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Luxury Travel Vietnam Ltd Seeks Bigger Growth from the UK Market with Direct Flights
Vietnam’s First Luxury Tour Operator to Expand in the UK and Launch Its Website for British Holidaymakers. - December 14, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Rann Utsav 2011: Cultural Fest in Gujarat
9th December, 2011 to 15th January, 2012, Bhuj, Gujarat. The organized tour around Kutch is an ideal occasion to be part of the region and experience the zeal and uniqueness of the people through a celebration of life. - December 14, 2011 - Indian Luxury Trains
DirectRooms.com – This New Year Attend the EarthTonz NYE Music Festival in Queenstown
DirectRooms.com now confirms that the EarthTonz NYE Music Festival will take place in Queenstown, in New Zealand’s South Island, from 30th December – 1st January 2012 at Gibbston Valley Station. - December 14, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – KL Wedding Expo Displays New Collections in January 2012
January sees the return of the KL Wedding Expo to Kuala Lumpur. The show will be open to the public between 6th and 8th January 2012 and entrance is free. - December 14, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
G Adventures & Leading Travel Blogger Gary Arndt Co-Host Exclusive Photography Tour
Win a free photography trip with the world's adventure travel leader - December 13, 2011 - G Adventures
Russell Fishing Announces a New Budget Alaska Kenai Vacation Package for 2012
In response to requests from specific visitors to the Kenai Peninsula Alaska, and to the economic uncertainty of 2012, Russell Fishing has developed a vacation package that includes Private Cabin Lodging in a remote setting, four full days of guided fishing and complimentary gear and tackle at a... - December 13, 2011 - The Kenai Peninsula
DirectRooms.com – Teatro Alhambra Presents a New Production of Gracia Morales Play in January 2012
The Teatro Alhambra is staging a new production by Remiendo Teatro of "Un Horizonte Amarillo en Los Ojos" ("A Yellow Eyes Horizon") by Gracia Morales, from Friday 20th until Sunday 22nd January 2012. - December 13, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Newcastle Falcons Take on Padova in January 2012
This coming January will see rugby union fans in for a real treat as a glamour game hits England’s northeast. - December 11, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Australian Open Attracts Tennis Fans from Around the Globe This January 2012
The Australian Open is held annually in Melbourne Park and is the only tennis Grand Slam event to be hosted in the southern hemisphere each year. - December 11, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Morocco’s Marrakech Attracts Marathon Runners in New Year 2012
The Moroccan city of Marrakech will this January play host to one of the most exotic marathons in the distance running world, with thousands of runners, spectators and more set to arrive in the city. - December 11, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
Active Travel Asia Explores Pu Hu Natural Reserve in Vietnam
Active Travel Asia (ATA) and GIZ (Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit in Vietnam) working together in a survey of responsible tourism project in Pu Hu Nature Reserve, Thanh hoa province, Vietnam. - December 11, 2011 - Active Travel Asia
Wild Planet Adventures’ New Brazil Expedition Traverses World’s Largest Wetlands and Rainforest to Sight Extensive Populations of Rare Wildlife
Participants on the Expedition See on Average 1.5 Jaguars Per Day and Sometimes as Many as Seven Along with 200 Species of Mammals Such as Giant River Otters, Anteaters, Tapir, Puma and Capybara Plus 700 Species of Exotic Birds - December 10, 2011 - Wild Planet Adventures
DirectRooms.com – Top Irish Comedian Dara O'Briain Heads for Killarney in January 2012
Fans of stand-up comedy from all around Ireland are looking forward to seeing one of their funny man heroes this coming January as Dara O’Briain continues his nationwide tour. - December 10, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
Turkish Airlines Provides Best Inflight Food, Beats Singapore Airlines
A panel of international travellers has declared that the best on board food is served by Turkish Airlines, according to Skyscanner. The flight comparison site included 19 international airlines from all corners of the world in the study and ranked them according to the scores they received from... - December 10, 2011 - Skyscanner Philippines
Russell Fishing Company and Alaska Hooksetters Lodge Team Up with Rental Car Companies for Guest Savings
Rental Cars in Alaska can be expensive in the summer. In an effort to assist guests with their Alaska Vacations and minimize costs, Russell Fishing Company, Alaska Hooksetters Lodge, Alaska Car and Van Rentals and High Country Car and Truck Rental are teaming up to offer discounts. - December 10, 2011 - The Kenai Peninsula
G Adventures Launches 12 Days of G Sale
To celebrate the holiday season, G Adventures, the world’s adventure travel leader, releases a 12 Days of G sale. “Happy holidays from everyone here at G Adventures! Demonstrating our commitment to leading with service, this is our gift to you – our travellers and valued agent... - December 10, 2011 - G Adventures
DirectRooms.com – Live Concert Celtic Connections Brings Music Lovers to Glasgow in January 2012
Online hotel booking website DirectRooms.com advises tourists and travellers to reserve hotel rooms well before arriving in Glasgow in the New Year to be sure of availability and value. - December 09, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
Mahlatini Adds Malawi to Their Luxury Safari Destinations Portfolio in Africa
Mahlatini have announced this week that they have added Malawi to their African safari portfolio. Customers will now be able to visit Malawi as part of their luxury safari holiday or for their luxury honeymoon with Mahlatini. - December 09, 2011 - Mahlatini
DirectRooms.com – Dresden Plays Host to One of Germany's Biggest Tourism Trade Fairs
Dresden, the German city on the banks of the River Elbe, will this coming January host one of the country's largest tourism and travel industry events - the Chemnitz Travel Market 2012. - December 09, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – January 2012 Three Kings Festival Will Sees Tourists Flock to Cordoba
Cordoba in Andalusia is this coming January expected to welcome thousands of tourists and travellers to town for the prestigious Christian religious festival of Three Kings Day festival. The festival, known also as Epiphany, regularly sees worshippers travel long distances to be with friends and family for the celebrations. - December 09, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Attend Cologne Plays Host to Major Interior Design Trade Show in January 2012
The show will take place from January 16th to 22nd 2012 and with hundreds of visitors and exhibitors in town, online hotel room comparator DirectRooms.com is advising early booking of places to stay close to the event venue. - December 09, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
Top Ten New and Trendy Luxury Hotels and Resorts in Vietnam
Founder and CEO of Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) Recommends 10 new and trendy hotels and resorts in the emerging luxury destination in Southeast Asia. - December 09, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Luxury Travel to Unveil Exotic Vietnam in 12 Days
Discover the Authentic Mekong Delta with an In-Depth and Exotic Experience on the Beaches of Phu Quoc Island. - December 09, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
ExperiencePlus! Bicycle Tours Adds Short Extensions and New Plus! Tour to Core Cycling and Multi-Sport Costa Rica Programs
ExperiencePlus! in-country connections allow them to offer just about anything a client wants before or after a tour. These add-on trips are perfect for anyone who can’t get enough of Costa Rica. - December 05, 2011 - ExperiencePlus! Bicycle Tours
Red Mangrove Galapagos and Ecuador Lodges Announces Contest for Five-Day Multi-Island Vacation for Two
Commemorating Ecuador’s Acquisition of the Galapagos Islands in 1832 - Sign Up for Red Mangrove's Travel Blog and be Entered into a 5 Day Trip Giveaway for Two. - December 05, 2011 - Red Mangrove Galapagos Lodges
Russell Fishing Company Hires Cap'n Gilz of TheKenaiPeninsula.com for Sales and Marketing for the upcoming 2012 Kenai Alaska Season
Cap'n Gilz, a well-known, guide, marketing guru, blogger and web consultant is working with Russell Fishing Company and their affiliates Crooked Creek Retreat and Alaska Hooksetters Lodge. Cap'n Gilz, a veteran of 25 years of fishing on Alaska's Kenai Peninsula will be working during the... - December 03, 2011 - The Kenai Peninsula
Luxury Travel Ltd's Founder Suggests a Slogan for Vietnam Tourism
With 15 years of experience in the travel industry, Pham Ha (founder and CEO of Luxury Travel Ltd) suggests a slogan inspired by what Vietnam has to offer and which sets Vietnam apart from other destinations in the region. - December 02, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Luxury Travel Group Ltd to Promote Tour to New Seven Wonders of Nature in Vietnam
The tour is designed for travellers to discover the very best of the New Seven Wonders of Vietnam’s Halong Bay and North Vietnam in relation to adventure, culture, sightseeing, style and comfort. - December 02, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Alaska Hooksetters Lodge Plans New Covered Fire Pit with Outdoor Appetizer and Refreshment Bar
A covered fire pit at an Alaskan Vacation Lodge not only practical, it adds extra outdoor space during wetter weather. - November 28, 2011 - The Kenai Peninsula
Two of Thekenaipeninsula.com Lodging Partners Have Added Christmas Specials to Their Vacation Packages
Although diverse, The Kenai Peninsula is known for it's world class fishing, first and foremost. However, it is truly a vacation destination for fishermen and non-fishermen alike. Russell Fishing Company and Alaska Hooksetters Lodge realize this trend and are trying to make Kenai vacations more affordable, - November 25, 2011 - The Kenai Peninsula
HotelTravel.com Adds Thai for Second New Language in November
HotelTravel.com has added Thai, its second new language in one month, targeting Thailand’s surging outbound and domestic travel sectors. - November 25, 2011 - HotelTravel.com
River Rafting Pioneer Western River Expeditions Announces Lodge-to-Lodge Rafting on Oregon’s Rogue River
Western River's lodge-to-lodge itinerary removes the camping equation, leaving guests to play like an otter on the river by day and hibernate like a bear in a private lodge room come twilight. - November 20, 2011 - Western River Expeditions
Family Rafting Deal on Middle Fork of Salmon with Far and Away Adventures: Two or More Families Booking Together on Same Departure Enjoy 2011 Rates
To make sure that texting-deprived youngsters stay engaged while on the river, Far and Away Adventures’ “eco-tainment” staff comes to the fore, providing opportunities for experiences that both immerse and empower in the natural environment. - November 20, 2011 - Far and Away Adventures
Small Ship Cruise Expert AdventureSmith Explorations Selects Top Family Voyages for 2012
Aboard smaller yachts and vessels families are free of the bells-and-whistles distractions and onboard diversions of large vessels. The focus instead is on guided, off-ship adventure excursions such as hiking, sea kayaking, wildlife viewing and cross-cultural opportunities. - November 19, 2011 - AdventureSmith Explorations
HotelTravel.com Adds Russian for Peak Season Travel
HotelTravel.com has added the Russian language to its website to tap into one of the world’s largest and fastest growing outbound travel markets. - November 18, 2011 - HotelTravel.com
Luxury Travel Vietnam is Proud to Support Responsible Travel
Luxury Travel Vietnam is Proud to Support Responsible Travel Day at WTM London 2011 - November 16, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Full Moon Party Thailand Tours Set for 2012
With the number of people frequenting Full Moon Parties in Thailand on a steep rise, Australian-based tour operator, Thirsty Swagman (http://www.asiapubtour.com), gives some tips and advice for those travelling to Koh Phangan’s renowned beaches. - November 16, 2011 - Thirsty Swagman Pty Ltd
Luxury Travel Vietnam Ltd to Offer a Number of Unique Tours with Pounds Prices to UK Travelers
Luxury Travel Ltd to launch new website that offers discount, waves transaction free, and provides free Vietnamese visa for UK vacationers traveling to Vietnam. - November 16, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Wilderness Wanders Excellence in Eco Tourism
Port Lincoln touring company Wilderness Wanders has scooped yet another highly prestigious medal in the 2011 South Australian Tourism Awards in the category of Eco Tourism after last year’s massive collection in four separate categories. - November 10, 2011 - Wilderness Wanders
HotelTravel.com and Worldhotels Sign Distribution Agreement
HotelTravel.com and Worldhotels have inked a distribution agreement that will give HotelTravel.com customers more hotels to choose from in key destinations around the world. - November 09, 2011 - HotelTravel.com
Cruise World Travel Agency Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary in Edmonton
Cruise World, a leading travel agency in Edmonton is proudly celebrating its 20th Anniversary. - November 08, 2011 - Cruise World
Tourist Season Ends Today
Adventure travel leader launches global campaign to proclaim an end to the Tourist Era. - November 07, 2011 - G Adventures
Family Eco-Vacation Trailblazer Greenloons Singles Out Four Eco-Lodges as Top Examples of Reputably Certified Green Accommodations / Programs
Eco-lodges enhance a family travel experience by introducing travelers to how to live responsibly and comfortably without taking something away from nature. - November 06, 2011 - Greenloons LLC
One World Trekking Offers New Trek to China’s Yunnan Provence
In 2012, adventure travel leader One World Trekking to explore the "Lost Shangri-La" of the Himalayas. - November 04, 2011 - One World Trekking
HotelTravel.com Launches Mobile Website
HotelTravel.com is launching its mobile website, m.hoteltravel.com, for customers on the move. Wherever people travel, m.HotelTravel.com is now just a touch away for tablet or smart phone users on any independent mobile platform. - November 02, 2011 - HotelTravel.com
Leader in Alaska Small Ship Cruises Outlines New Programs for 2012, Cites Advantages of Booking Through a Knowledgeable Aggregator
The sheer volume of Alaska cruises requires objective analysis and being a leader in sales means that AdventureSmith Explorations can offer the most competitive prices. - October 29, 2011 - AdventureSmith Explorations
A Marriage of Two Brands to Promote the Luxury Travel Category to Australia, and Other International Cities
Luxury Travel (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) and The Cape Club have established a joint venture to provide fully escorted luxury travel services into Vietnam/ South East Asia. - October 27, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Phuket.Net – Attend the Annual Phuket International Sportfishing Tournament in November
Phuket.Net is pleased to announce the dates for the Annual Phuket International Sportfishing Tournament. This internationally renowned competition will take place at Chalong Bay between the 24th and the 26th November, with registration taking place on 23rd November, from 6:00pm onwards, at a location to be announced. - October 27, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
G Adventures Launches North America Tours for the First Time
Adventure travel leader invites travellers to discover the real America. - October 27, 2011 - G Adventures
South America Travel Experts Will be Present at World Travel Market London 2011
Representatives from the South America travel operator SouthAmerica.travel will be present at the World Travel Market in London this November 7-9, 2011. - October 26, 2011 - SouthAmerica.travel