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DirectRooms.com – Technology and Fashion Combine at a Conference in Galway

DirectRooms.com reveals that experts from the fields of fashion and technology are due to meet in Galway to talk about the relationship the two industries share and how to create an improved sense of synergy. - March 11, 2011 - DirectRooms.com

DirectRooms.com – Edinburgh Becomes Filled with Mythical Beings During Fire Festival

DirectRooms.com announces that the Beltane Fire Festival will be coming to Edinburgh at the end of April which people can attend to see the most amazing fire displays, imaginative costumes and dramatic performances. - March 11, 2011 - DirectRooms.com

DirectRooms.com – Participate in Perth Festival During 27 to 29 April 2011

DirectRooms.com can announce that the annual Perth Festival is to be held in the city from the 27 to the 29 April 2011. The festival will once more take place at Perth Racecourse with tickets on sale. - March 10, 2011 - DirectRooms.com

DirectRooms.com – Egyptian Families Will Come Together to Celebrate Sham El Nessin in April 2011

DirectRooms.com reveals that Egyptians all over the country will celebrate the beginning of spring during the national holiday, Sham El Nessim this April. - March 10, 2011 - DirectRooms.com

“My Tour Network” Launches to Aid Tour & Travel Specialists to Become More Efficient

The world has been going through some very turbulent times and tourism, the major industry for many countries has been extremely unstable. “It felt like tour specialist would have to reinvent the wheel to persuade travelers to visit their corner of the world; this could be a costly endeavor,” says Gerry MacPherson (co-founder of MTN and Tour Operator). - March 10, 2011 - My Tour Network

DirectRooms.com – Jersey Lines Up a Trail of Jazz Talent Between 1 and 3 April 2011

DirectRooms.com reveals that Jersey is set to stage a festival of jazz featuring a collection of local and established players to form an entire weekend of jazz music. - March 10, 2011 - DirectRooms.com

The Parrish Collection Announces Expansion to North Shore Kauai Vacation Rentals

One of the largest providers of Poipu luxury vacation homes and condo rentals unveils new island-wide offerings along with an office in Princeville, Kauai. - March 09, 2011 - The Parrish Collection

DirectRooms.com – Young Classic Music Starlets Shine in Interlaken from March to April 2011

DirectRooms.com highlights that a stellar line up of young classical musicians are due to be playing concerts at the end of March for almost a whole month and performing work from many great composers. - March 09, 2011 - DirectRooms.com

DirectRooms.com – Join the ANZAC Day at The Shrine in Melbourne on 15 April 2011

The annual ANZAC Day at the Shrine will take place on 15 April 2011. The event begins with a Dawn Service that will be held at the Shrine of Remembrance starting at 6am. DirectRooms.com announces that the public is welcome to attend the event and those wishing to partake in the Dawn Service should arrive at the Shrine by 5:30am. - March 09, 2011 - DirectRooms.com

DirectRooms.com – Agra Features Leading Universities from Across India During 26 to 27 April 2011

DirectRooms.com divulges that the foremost academic institutions from all over India as well as representatives from major universities worldwide will be presenting their services at an exhibition taking place in Agra. - March 09, 2011 - DirectRooms.com

DirectRooms.com – Celebrate Chakri Day in Koh Chang on 6 April 2011

DirectRooms.com can announce that the annual festivities surrounding the Thai national holiday of Chakri Day are going to be exciting this year in Koh Chang. - March 08, 2011 - DirectRooms.com

Come Experience the Belize Tropics While Kayaking and Snorkelling Lodge to Lodge

Island Expeditions Co (IEC) is offering lodge to lodge sea kayaking and snorkelling vacations within the newly formed Southwater Caye Marine Reserve. The Southwater Reserve is located 10 miles off the coast of Dangriga, Belize and is approximately 62 square miles. It is home to coral reefs, sea grass beds, sand bores and mangrove habitats, encompassing over a dozen major Cayes (islands) with many small lagoons and inlets. - March 07, 2011 - Island Expeditions

AdventureSmith Explorations Expands Australian Cruise Itineraries Thanks to Fleet of Three Small Expedition Vessels

AdventureSmith Explorations' small ships can maneuver hard-to-reach points of interest along remote coastal regions of Australia such as the Great Barrier Reef and Kimberley that larger vessels can’t access. - March 05, 2011 - AdventureSmith Explorations

Western River Expeditions, River Rafting Pioneer, Heralds 50 Years on American Rivers

Western River Expedition’s 50th Anniversary Season to be Celebrated with Shared Stories, Discounts, Cake and Complimentary Trip Photos - March 05, 2011 - Western River Expeditions

Luxury Travel Vietnam Targets Luxury Tour Operator and Travel Agents at ITB Berlin

Luxuy Travel Vietnam to Invite Professionals to 14 Day Fam Trip to Vietnam at ITB Berlin 2011 - March 04, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

DirectRooms.com – Season Opening Raceday at Bath Racecourse on 19 April 2011

DirectRooms.com can announce that the opening day of the new Horse Racing season at Bath Racecourse is Tuesday 19th April 2011. The first race is at 5:10pm whilst the last race is at 7:40pm. There will be six races starting at ten minutes past the hour and 40 minutes past the hour. All the races are on the flat. - March 04, 2011 - DirectRooms.com

Cruise Experts Travel's Aggressive Growth Paying Off

Starting with a staff of two, this 16-year-old business is now one of the largest cruise only travel agencies in Western Canada and boasts an interactive training centre. - March 02, 2011 - CruiseExperts Travel

Best Snowpack in Years Secures Far and Away Adventures’ Rafting Departures on Jarbidge/Bruneau in Lower 48’s Wildest Region

Far and Away Adventures can access Nevada/Idaho’s Wild and Scenic northerly free-flowing Jarbidge/Bruneau River system for only a few weeks each spring but when and for how long is determined by winter snowfall. - March 02, 2011 - Far and Away Adventures

Topdeck's Unique Accommodation Sets Benchmark in 18-39s European Holidays

Topdeck’s summer 2011 European trips commence in April. Each trip includes a wide range of unique, authentic, locally-owned accommodation which provides an uneqalled experience for young travellers. - March 02, 2011 - Topdeck

Jennifer Doncsecz Joins BlogTalkRadio Host Raquel Segura on "AiresLibre Travel Show" March 2, 2011, at 3:30 p.m. Eastern

Nationally recognized travel expert to become featured guest of the AiresLibre Travel Show. - March 02, 2011 - Je Suis. PARIS, LLC

Luxury Travel Vietnam to Attend ITB Berlin 2011

Luxury Travel Vietnam (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com/) is showcasing its award winning luxury tailor-made tourism services at the annual travel trade show in Berlin from March 9th to 13th, 2011. - February 28, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

Latitudes Travel Selected to Participate in "National Plan a Vacation Week" March 15-21st

Holly Robertson, Latitudes Travel has been selected to be one of only 9000 agents and agencies nationwide to participate & promote “National Plan a Vacation Week” – a major Travel Agent Extravaganza featuring planning information, assistance and offering amazing vacation offers. - February 28, 2011 - Latitudes Travel

Island Expeditions Encourages All to Come and Experience Lighthouse Reef Atoll This April, Following in the Footsteps of Jacque Cousteau

Island Expeditions Co (IEC) is offering sea kayaking and snorkeling vacations to the Lighthouse Reef Atoll in Belize, made famous in 1972, by Capt. Jacque Cousteau and the crew of the Calypso when they explored and filmed the incredible beauty of the Lighthouse Reef Atoll, helping make it known as a world class snorkeling and scuba diving destination. - February 27, 2011 - Island Expeditions

Luxury Travel Vietnam to Offer Discount Chic Adventure Vietnam Tour in 2011

Luxury Travel (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) is pioneering in luxury adventures in Vietnam, Luxury Travel has just launched a new luxury tour “Vietnam Luxury Adventure Travel 12 days - code VCLA12D ” covers Hanoi, Sapa, Halong Bay, Nha Trang and Saigon. - February 27, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

ExperiencePlus! Adds Scottish Highlands and Hebrides to Expanding Portfolio of Guided Bicycle Tours

ExperiencePlus! Bicycle Tours invites you to sample a wee drap in the glen while pedaling by the heather from Scotland's North Sea to the Atlantic - February 26, 2011 - ExperiencePlus! Bicycle Tours

Cornell’s Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise, Gap Adventures, and Planeterra Partner to Assess Real Costs of Managing Tourism Destination

This unique project brings together sustainable tourism leaders: Cornell’s Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise, Gap Adventures, and Planeterra with the Belize Tourism Board. The project aims to develop management tools that make it easier for developing nations to more clearly identify the costs of managing the infrastructure, ecosystems, and social and historic fabric upon which the tourism industry relies and ensure their citizens will benefit now and in the future. - February 26, 2011 - G Adventures

New Travel Rewards Program Offers Free Travel and Discounts for Participants

Participants in the tPoints Travel Rewards Program can earn travel points which can be used towards discounts on reservations for hotels, car rentals, travel activities, airline tickets, tours, cruises and other travel accommodations. - February 26, 2011 - Imagine Travel

Escaped To Peru Benefits from Lonely Planet Trek Recommendation

Tour operator Escaped To Peru has achieved a new record for bookings on the Inca Trail thanks to the Lonely Planet article, “The 10 Best Treks In The World.” - February 26, 2011 - Escaped to Latin America

Luxury Travel Vietnam Seeks Growth from Germany

Besides appointing German native Jens Pickhan as its senior sales and marketing executive based in Hanoi and adding pages in German to its website, Luxury Travel is also training its tour guides and travel consultants to handle German-speaking travellers and plans to launch its first brochure in German at ITB Berlin next month. - February 25, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

Leslie Krenzelak, Owner of Krenz Travel to Participate in First-Ever "National Plan a Vacation Week" March 15-21st

- Major travel agent extravaganza offers micro-websites and amazing vacation offers - February 25, 2011 - Krenz Travel

Universal Action Travel Comments on the Bahamas as a Getaway for Presidents and All Alike

Universal Action Travel highlights the Bahamas as a getaway for everyone including U.S. Presidents - February 24, 2011 - Universal Action Travel, Inc.

Gap Adventures Named One of Canada’s Best Managed Companies

Gap Adventures, the world’s adventure travel leader is thrilled to be recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. The company won the Best Managed award in 2009 and became a Requalified member in 2010. This is the fifth time Gap Adventures is being awarded the celebrated... - February 24, 2011 - G Adventures

The Golden Triangle Tours India Site Gets Updated

Thegoldentriangletoursindia gets updated with new travel information and new itineraries on India triangle tours. The site is run by group of professionals with humongous experience in the travel and tourism field for more than 25 years and is one of the most popular tours in India. This Company... - February 24, 2011 - eLand Holidays

Luxury Travel Vietnam to Recommend Safe Cruise Options in Halong Bay

Luxury Travel Vietnam (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) to Use Luxury Junk Boats and Recommend Safe Cruise Options in Halong Bay - February 24, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

Luxury Travel’s Extraordinary Tours Promoted at the ITB Berlin 2011

Luxury Travel (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) has just launched a Vietnam Contemporary Art Tour over 12 nights starting from Hanoi to Hue, Hoian and Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). Burgeoning design communities in Hanoi and Saigon mean both towns now host a number of stylish boutique and upscale... - February 23, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

DirectRooms.com – Wellington Hosts Summerfest Worser Bay 2011 on 27 February 2011

DirectRooms.com is pleased to announce 2011 Summerfest Worser Bay. On Sunday 27th February 2011, the Worser Bay Boating Club will host Summerfest from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. - February 23, 2011 - DirectRooms.com

DirectRooms.com – Brain Art Exhibition and Unconference Will Educate Sydney in March 2011

People who are interested in the brain, its function, and its structure can look forward to the Brain Art Exhibition and Unconference in Sydney. It will take place from 3 March to 12 March 2011, and it seamlessly combines the fields of neuroscience and art. - February 22, 2011 - DirectRooms.com

DirectRooms.com – Liverpool Versus Manchester United at Anfield on 6 March 2011

Fans of both Liverpool and Manchester United will not want to miss out on the chance to see the teams play on Sunday 6th March 2011. DirectRooms.com announces that the match is due to take place at Liverpool’s home ground of Anfield, in the heart of the city. Kick-off is at 1:30pm and the stadium is expected to be filled to capacity. Tickets are available from a number of online retailers but are expected to sell out quickly. - February 22, 2011 - DirectRooms.com

Yampu Tours Offering Major Vacation Discount at New York Times Travel Show

Yampu Tours, the World Travel Award Winner as "South America’s Leading Tour Operator," announced today that one of their initiatives at the 2011 New York Times Travel Show will be to encourage travelers to explore more cultural exchange experiences to enliven their Central and South... - February 21, 2011 - Yampu.com

DirectRooms.com – Yonex All England Championships 2011 in Manchester

DirectRooms.com announces the Yonex All England Championships 2011. From the 8th to the 13th of March, the champions of the badminton competition will unfold. - February 20, 2011 - DirectRooms.com

NextLevel Vacations & Complete Entertainment Announce Group Rates for It's 4th Annual Memorial Day Getaway in Puerto Plata Dominican Republic

In celebration of Memorial Day Weekend, NextLevel Vacations and Complete Entertainment have put together a luxury getaway for their 2011 retreat. - February 20, 2011 - NextLevel Vacations

DirectRooms.com – Participate in 2011 Spring EducationUSA Fair in Surabaya, Indonesia

DirectRooms.com can announce that the 2011 Spring Education USA Fair will take place on 20th February 2011 in Surabaya, Indonesia. The fair will be hosted by the EducationUSA Advising Service in Indonesia which is affiliated with the U.S. Department of State. - February 20, 2011 - DirectRooms.com

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