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Traveldilse.com Launched

Traveldilse.com, a new online travel company specialising in Experiential Holidays has been launched. They cover both domestic and international holidays and have offices in Mumbai & New Delhi. The company has been started by a couple of travel industry veterans. - December 15, 2014 - TravelDilSe.com

Grand Canyon Tours' Helicopter Rides for New Years 2014

New Years Eve 2014 is rapidly approaching. Make it an event to remember. Take a helicopter ride. Best flights are on sale now. - December 15, 2014 - Grand Canyon Helicopter Tours

Maharajas’ Express Bestowed "World's Leading Luxury Train" Award Consecutively for the 3rd Year

IRCTC's and Incredible India's Maharajas' Express Bags the World's Leading Luxury Train Award - December 10, 2014 - IRCTC

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Invests in Staff Through Training Partnership with The Institute of Leadership and Management

Award-winning Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is pleased to announce that it is working in partnership with The Institute of Leadership and Management (‘ILM’) to deliver an accredited training initiative, the ‘Supervisor and Management Development Programme’, which has been added... - December 05, 2014 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

A Shortage of Qualified Tourism Workers Discussed at ASEAN Mutual Recognition Arrangement for Travel Professionals Conference

The travel guru, Pham Ha, Founder and CEO of Luxury Travel (www.facebook.com/luxurytravelcompany), has been invited by European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam, to be a keynote speaker on the theme "Training and Education in Tourism and Experiences of the Travel Industry." - December 05, 2014 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

Go "In Search of the Northern Lights" with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines This Winter

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is offering guests the chance to see one of nature’s most awe-inspiring sights – the majestic ‘Aurora Borealis’ this winter on its ‘In Search of the Northern Lights’ cruises aboard either Boudicca. On board either of these very special... - December 03, 2014 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

New Snow-Clad Adventure Rally "The Baltic Run" Kicks Off in Time for New Year

Adventure travel company the Travel Scientists launch new winter rally from Krakow to Tallinn as a cure for post-holiday boredom. - November 30, 2014 - The Travel Scientists

"Everest" to be Scaled in Verbier

World-first charity challenge launched to scale the hight of Everest in the Swiss Alps in aid of the Brain Tumour Charity. - November 27, 2014 - Secret Compass

Bestway Tours Debuts "The Persian Gardens & The Treasures of Iran" Tour; 15-Day Escorted Iran Tour Led by Noted Garden Expert Jill Cherry

Walk through ancient palaces and lush gardens built for Persian kings, and discover mysterious Iran on Bestway Tours & Safari’s “The Persian Gardens & The Treasures of Iran” Tour. Guests can gain insight into Iran’s incredible history of more than 2500 years, as they... - November 25, 2014 - Bestway Tours & Safaris

VietnamVisaCentre.com - Getting a Visa to Vietnam Has Now Become Quick and Easy

Almost all countries and territories need a visa to visit or transit Vietnam. Normally, if you travel to Vietnam, you'll need contact with a Vietnamese embassy in your own country to get a visa. Sometimes getting a visa can be a bit of a challenging process, requiring a lot of time spent at an embassy/consulate. - November 24, 2014 - Vietnam Visa Centre

See the World with Friends with "Best for Groups" Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, voted ‘Best Cruise Line for Groups’ by readers of Group Leisure magazine for five consecutive years, and ‘Best Cruise Operator for Groups’ by Group Travel Organiser magazine for the last four years, has launched a new ‘Group Travel’... - November 24, 2014 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Grand Canyon Tours - Sightseeing Tours for Winter 2014

Grand Canyon winter tours are now available. Helicopter, plane and bus. Seats are limited. Book online and in advance for best prices! - November 24, 2014 - Grand Canyon 123

Simply Golf Holidays Inaugural Ammeter Golf Tournament, Costa Del Sol, Spain

For the first time, Simply Golf Holidays will be co-hosting a winter golf tournament with Costa del Sol Golf News - Spain's largest selling golf magazine. The tournament will be the first in a string of winter tournaments being hosted together, perfect for golfing locals on Costa del Sol and... - November 19, 2014 - Simply Golf Holidays

Holiday Celebrations Are Close in VenturaCountyWest

Hot tamales, wines and visits from Santa are part of what is in store during December in VenturaCountyWest. Ventura Winter Wine Walk & Street Fair Saturday, December 6, noon - 8:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. (wine tasting) Downtown Ventura Admission: $50 (admission to the Street Fair is... - November 17, 2014 - Ventura County Lodging Association

Handetour.com Promote Vietnam Golf Tours

Handetour.com has launched Promotion Campaign 2015 to promote Vietnam Tours including Vietnam Golf Tours to lure more international golfers to the company. - November 14, 2014 - Handetour

Dunhill Travel Deals Simplifies Online Travel Research with Expanded Website

Dunhill Travel Deals launched its expanded website, adding more than 100 pages dedicated to individual cruise ships and resorts. The new site is one of the most comprehensive travel resources on the web, making it easier than ever to book a dream vacation. - November 13, 2014 - Dunhill Travel Deals

Grand Canyon Tours: Helicopter Rides During Thanksgiving Holiday and More

Visit the Grand Canyon during the holidays? Yes! And by all means, see it by helicopter. Depart from Vegas or South Rim. Tip: Book at least 1 week ahead of time. - November 10, 2014 - Grand Canyon Helicopter Tours

Get Local LLC Official Launch

Central Florida adventure booking company, Get Local LLC, hosted its grand opening last week, unveiling the finalized version of the Get Local LLC website. - October 29, 2014 - GetLocal

Iberian Traveler Invites You to Experience the Running of the Bulls and the Fiesta De San Fermín 2015 from the Inside with Sanfermín Tours

With over 40 years of experience, Iberian Traveler and Incoming Navarra are first in offering an array of exciting and exclusive programs for the Fiesta de San Fermín and the Running of the Bulls. Based in Pamplona, the group offers its clients unparalleled experiences; from the "chupinazo," the opening ceremony, to the encierro, the running of the bulls and the "pobre de mí," the solemn candlelight ceremony marking the end of the fiesta and the beginning of the countdown to Sanfermines 2016. - October 27, 2014 - Iberian Traveler

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Names "Top 5" Ex-UK European Cruises for 2015

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines four more traditional, intimate ships – Balmoral, Braemar, Boudicca and Black Watch – visit over 200 destinations around the world, from ten convenient, regional UK departures ports – Southampton, Dover, Harwich, Tilbury, Bristol (Avonmouth), Liverpool,... - October 26, 2014 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Exploring the 8th Continent: Record-Breaking Madagascar Expedition Returns

Adventure company Secret Compass has launched its 2015 Mountains and Rivers expedition to Madagascar. So unique that some refer to it as the 8th continent, 90% of the island’s species are found no where else on earth. - October 25, 2014 - Secret Compass

Exclusive Vietnam Golf Tours from Asia Travel Service

Asia Travel Service has their head office in Hanoi and plays a significant roles as an international and domestic tour operator for Vietnam Golf Tours. With their experienced and dynamic team, the company is confident in their ability to develop into the top-featured Vietnam Golf Tour Operator in the near future. - October 20, 2014 - Asia Travel Service JSC

VenturaCountyWest Cities Report Strong Occupancy Rates

Summer occupancy rates in hotels in VenturaCountyWest (cities of Camarillo, Oxnard and Ventura) were some of the highest in years. - October 17, 2014 - Ventura County Lodging Association

Secret Compass Helps Jägermeister Stage World First

World first: Jagermeister’s Ice Cold Gig 2014 has just achieved a world first by putting a band on an iceberg. Secret Compass helped behind the scenes. - October 17, 2014 - Secret Compass

Fall Fun in VenturaCountyWest

Fall is the perfect time to start thinking about weekend or even mid-week getaways. Whether it is picking pumpkins from local farms or celebrating the grape harvest with area wineries, fall is special time in VenturaCountyWest. Agriculture is big in VenturaCountyWest (the cities of Camarillo,... - October 16, 2014 - Ventura County Lodging Association

Take an "Artistic City Break" with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines in Autumn 2014

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is giving guests the perfect opportunity to visit three cultural European cities – Oslo (Norway), Amsterdam (The Netherlands) and Antwerp (Belgium) – with Balmoral's ten-night L1416 'European Cities & Waterways' cruise, departing from Southampton on 24th... - October 16, 2014 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

New Luxury Walking Tour to the Isles of Arran, Islay and Jura, Scotland

About Argyll Walking Holidays celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2015 with the introduction of a second luxury hiking tour. This new trip will take their customers to three very distinctive islands: Arran in the Firth of Clyde, Islay and Jura, which are islands of the Inner Hebrides. The walks and... - October 15, 2014 - About Argyll Walking Holidays

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Voted "Best Cruise Line for Groups" for Fifth Consecutive Year at the Group Leisure Awards 2014

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has once again triumphed at the ‘Group Leisure Awards’ after being voted ‘Best Cruise Line’ by readers of leading travel title, Group Leisure magazine, for a fifth consecutive year. Having seen off competition from other finalists Norwegian Cruise... - October 15, 2014 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Kreuzfahrthammer Offers the First “Pay What You Want” Danube River Cruise in History

Unique promotion gives river cruise enthusiasts the first ever opportunity to pay the price they are willing to pay for a one-of-a-kind cruise on the Danube. - October 13, 2014 - Kreuzfahrthammer

October Promotion on Road Bike Ride with Pro Cycling Champion Sean Kelly

SpiceRoads is offering US$300 discount off the February 2015 Sean Kelly ride for eight lucky riders. - October 10, 2014 - SpiceRoads Co., Ltd

Educational Travel Consultants Launches New Website & Offers Special Student Tours of Washington D.C.

A student travel company launches a new website fully integrated with Google Maps. Learn more about special student tours of Washington D.C. as Educational Travel Consultants celebrates 30 years in business. - October 04, 2014 - Educational Travel Consultants

Grand Canyon Tours' Unveils New Fall 2014 Trips

Fall Grand Canyon tours are back! Pick from helicopter, airplane, bus and more. Up to 35% off. Advanced bookings recommended! - September 29, 2014 - Grand Canyon 123

"The Guide to Selling Wellness Travel, Spanish Edition" - Released by Wellness Tourism Worldwide

In response to the projected substantial growth of wellness travel in Latin America, Wellness Tourism Worldwide (WTW), a leading wellness travel consulting business, is pleased to announce the release of “The Guide to Selling Wellness Travel,” Spanish Edition. La Guia Vender Viajes de Salud Y Bienestar provide educational content to generate results for travel entrepreneurs, hotels, spas and destinations seeking to enter and grow their niche in wellness tourism. - September 26, 2014 - Wellness Tourism Worldwide

Handetour.Com Announced 2015 Brochure of Vietnam and Indochina Tours

Handetour.Com announced the launch of Handetour’s 2015 Vietnam and Indochina Brochure as an annual brochure of Vietnam Tours and Indochina Tours for worldwide travelers and travel professionals, featuring a range of latest travel products. The launch of the 2015 brochure provides worldwide... - September 25, 2014 - Handetour

New Road Cycling Tour Launched from Vietnam to Cambodia

SpiceRoads is expanding its routes in Asia for road cycling enthusiasts. - September 25, 2014 - SpiceRoads Co., Ltd

Run the World Adventures Offers Personalized Trail Running Vacations

Six of the world’s top adventure-running tour companies from New Zealand, Spain, Iceland, Tanzania, Guatemala and Italy have come together to form Run The World Adventures, a centralized service for planning a running vacation to top international trail-running destinations. From its... - September 25, 2014 - Run the World Adventures

River Expeditions Announces Their Annual Bridge Day Blowout Special

River Expeditions is thrilled to welcome the return of their Bridge Day Blowout special to celebrate West Virginia’s New River Gorge Bridge Day festival on October 18th, 2014. This package includes white water rafting, camping, the thrills of Bridge Day plus a great after party! - September 24, 2014 - River Expeditions

Ventura County Lodging Association to Host Security Training Class

The Ventura County Lodging Association (VCLA) is sponsoring a free anti-terrorism and security training session Friday, October 24 at the Four Points Sheraton in Ventura (1050 Schooner Dr.). The daylong class (9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) is open to all individuals responsible for maintaining security... - September 23, 2014 - Ventura County Lodging Association

Grand Canyon Helicopters' Launches New Tours for Fall

The fall travel season is quickly approaching. Let's celebrate. Try one of these fabulous new Canyon helicopter rides. - September 15, 2014 - Grand Canyon Helicopter Tours

Gekkotel Crowdfunding Campaign Goes Live

Gekkotel appeals to the public to raise the down payment to acquire their first hotel hopefully in advance of Costa Rica's 2014 high season. Those who pledge at http://gekkotel.com/quest will instantly become part of an eco-community of like-minded individuals who want to help preserve and promote... - September 12, 2014 - Gecko Tail Holdings Inc. SA

Vietnam’s First Five-Star All-Inclusive Cruise Launches in Nha Trang Bay - Fit for an Emperor

The project was started in September 2014 and the first sailing is expected to be in the summer of 2015. The participants include Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) and the high-end cruise company, Huong Hai Ha Long Ltd. - September 11, 2014 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

First Ever Bhutan International Festival in the Himalayas – Feb 14-23, 2015 Brings Together 10 Days of Arts, Music, Film, a Full and Half Marathon, TED Talks and More

First Ever International Festival in The Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan – Feb 14-23, 2015 - September 09, 2014 - Bhutan International Festival

Grits & Magnolias Walking Tours in Savannah, Ga. Awarded 2014 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence

Savannah Walking Tour Recognized as a Top Performing Attraction as Reviewed by Travelers on the World’s Largest Travel Site. - August 28, 2014 - Grits & Magnolias Walking Tours

Grand Canyon Helicopters' Posts New Deals for Labor Day 2014

Summer is almost over. Labor Day is the last 3-day holiday. To celebrate, try a discounted Canyon helicopter tour! - August 26, 2014 - Grand Canyon Helicopter Tours

Ride with Pro Cycling Champion Sean Kelly

Cycle alongside the legendary Sean Kelly, nicknamed "the hard man of cycling," on a SpiceRoads Cycle Tour from Bangkok to Phuket in February 2015. - August 19, 2014 - SpiceRoads Co., Ltd

Labor Day Weekend Adventure in VenturaCountyWest

Labor Day weekend means a last chance for a summer getaway. Where to go? For those who love music, cars and good food, Labor Day weekend in VenturaCountyWest is the place to be. “It’s still hot inland, so many of our guests tell us that they want their Labor Day weekend to be at the... - August 19, 2014 - Ventura County Lodging Association

Exotic Voyages Welcome Business Development Manager for Asia Market

The leading Luxury Tour Operator, Exotic Voyages has just welcomed a Business Development Manager for Asia market to join their team. Mr. Ole Dross from Germany is in charge of developing the huge market of Asia since July 2014, to spread Exotic Voyages’ name in the biggest continent of the world. - August 16, 2014 - Exotic Voyages

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