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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
River Expeditions Announces the Bridge Day Blowout on October 20th, 2012
River Expeditions is pleased to announce their Bridge Day Blowout celebrating West Virginia’s New River Gorge Bridge Day festival on October 20th, 2012. The Bridge Day Blowout package combines camping, white water rafting and the excitement of Bridge Day with one of the best after parties in the area! - October 02, 2012 - River Expeditions
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
Olympic Snowboarder Elena Hight Paddling Custom Tahoe SUP "BLISS"
Elena Hight, 2 time Olympic halfpipe snowboarder, 2012 U.S. Open champion and 2012 X Games silver medalist has added stand up paddle boarding to her off season training regimen. Taking part-time residence in Southern California, away from her home in South Lake Tahoe this summer, Hight has been... - September 27, 2012 - Tahoe SUP
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
Launch of www.luxurytrains.in
Luxury Trains, a division of Odyssey Tours and Travels has launched India’s first and only Indian website www.luxurytrains.in featuring luxury rail holidays with 45 trains and over 125 journeys on almost all the luxury trains in the world. Mr Nikhil Thakurdas, CEO of Odyssey Tours and... - September 25, 2012 - Odyssey Tours & Travels
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
Hawaiian Company Brings Nature and Adventure to Guests with Camping Tours
Hawaii Outdoor Guides is now offering overnight tours on the island of Hawaii. Guests are able to stay at Volcanoes National Park and at beachside locations. - September 24, 2012 - Hawaii Outdoor Guides
Nonprofit Opts Out of Traditional Fundraiser for Online Campaign
Much to the dismay of rubbery chicken lovers, connoisseurs of gift certificates and enthusiasts of impulse auction items, this fall Splore will not host the annual Harvest Moon fundraiser. Rather, the organization is putting effort and energy into their annual fund drive in order to cut costs and... - September 22, 2012 - Splore
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
River Expeditions Announces a Halloween Party Sale
River Expeditions is pleased to announce its spooky Halloween Party on October 13th 2012, offering savings of 25% on Whitewater Rafting Trips and Rafting/ Camping Packages, plus a costume contest and live music at the Red Dog River saloon. - September 18, 2012 - River Expeditions
Private Kilimanjaro Reports as Youngest Brit Summits Kilimanjaro with Glamour Mum for Charity
Private Kilimanjaro, a leading, expert provider of private and group climbs up Mount Kilimanjaro, announces that Joseph Ayoub, aged 12, became the youngest Brit to successfully climb Kilimanjaro last week, while his mum became the most glamorous summiteer this year. Mum and son summited after... - September 17, 2012 - Private Kilimanjaro
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Encourages Guests to Deposit Now – Decide Later!"
Many guests take advantage of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ future cruise booking service on board its four cruise ships – Balmoral, Braemar, Boudicca and Black Watch – and decide to secure their next cruise before they return home. However, for those guests who cannot choose which... - September 16, 2012 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
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
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Balmoral Receives a Second Warm Welcome in the Historic Port of Cobh
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Balmoral was delighted to welcome the 'Cobh Animation Team' on board when the ship called at Cobh, Ireland on 7th September 2012, as part of its 28-night L1216 ‘Canada Eastern Seaboard’ cruise. This is the second time that Balmoral has called at this... - September 13, 2012 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Add a Face-to-Face Encounter with a Belize Jaguar to Your Travel Bucket List
Island Expeditions, Belize travel experts, have made some exciting changes to their popular Glover's Reef and River of Caves trip...an up-close encounter with a jaguar, and an underground adventure in the Crystal Caves of Belize. - September 12, 2012 - Island Expeditions Co.
K-EARTH 101 to Give Away Ventura County West Mini Vacations in Upcoming On-Air Contest
Los Angeles radio station K-EARTH 101 is giving away six overnight mini vacation packages to lucky winners during the week of September 24. The contest prizes, which include one-night stays at local hotels, is courtesy of the Ventura County Lodging Association (VCLA) and is part of VCLA's... - September 11, 2012 - Ventura County Lodging Association
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
"Hold the Front Page": Christopher Ward Shares "Fleet Street Secrets" Aboard Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Braemar
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is delighted to welcome distinguished journalist and writer Christopher Ward, former Editor of the Daily Express, on its 15-night M1222 ‘Western Mediterranean’ cruise aboard Braemar, as part of its award-winning Vistas onboard enrichment programme. This cruise,... - September 07, 2012 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
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
Secret Compass Adventure Travel Company Pushing Boundaries
Exciting new expedition company launches 2013 portfolio of extreme adventures. - September 05, 2012 - Secret Compass
Take a Step Back in Time with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Antiques-Themed Vistas Cruise
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines – awarded "Best Educational Cruise" by readers of Cruise International magazine in 2011 and a popular contender in the 2012 Awards – is offering a special antiques-themed cruise in autumn 2013, through its acclaimed onboard enrichment programme, Vistas. - September 05, 2012 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Be the Family Hero - Reinvent the Holidays Belizean-Style
Island Expeditions is excited to offer families a choice of adventure trips for the holidays, and a chance to be with the Maya when the world is renewed this December 21st, 2012. - September 02, 2012 - Island Expeditions Co.
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
Magnum Guide Service Announces New Season of Pronghorn Antelope Hunts
Leading hunt organizers Magnum Guide Service is continuing to offer pronghorn antelope hunts for the 2012 season. These hunts have proven to be exceptionally popular among the many hunting enthusiasts who have joined Magnum Guide Service’s group trips in recent years. - August 31, 2012 - Magnum Guide Service
Launch of CitySlicker's New Website
The new website of CitySlicker, the online flash sale specialist, officially went live on 24 August 2012 after three weeks of beta testing. CitySlicker provides a broader offering of flash sales through the new layout design. - August 30, 2012 - CitySlicker
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.
BBC Gardening Expert, Steve Brookes, Joins a Fred. Olsen Vistas Cruise to the Canaries
The BBC gardening presenter, Steve Brookes, will be joining a Fred. Olsen cruise to the Canary Islands in 2013. Boudicca’s ‘Gardens & Beaches of the Canaries’ cruise, D1307, is for 12 nights, departing from Liverpool on 21st April 2013, the first departure in the cruise... - August 26, 2012 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
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
Show Your Support for Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines in the Second "Cruise International Awards"
Having swept the board in last year’s first-ever "Cruise International Awards," Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is calling upon its loyal guests and fans to show their support once again, with the chance to win a number of attractive prizes, including a luxurious week-long holiday in Fort... - August 24, 2012 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Makes It Even Easier for Guests on a Liverpool Pier Head Sailing
As part of its commitment to its new Liverpool Pier Head departures in 2013, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines will be offering guests a complimentary hourly shuttle service between Lime Street Rail Station, the Bus Station and the Cruise Terminal. It will not be necessary for guests to pre-book this new... - August 24, 2012 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Homestead, La Buena Vida Earn Annual Honors
Grapevine Wine Tours guests pick "Most Outstanding Wine and Winery," add Sunday dinner tours to schedule. - August 24, 2012 - Grapevine Wine Tours, LLC
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
Explore the Life and Work of Norway’s Greatest Artist, Edvard Munch, on a Fred. Olsen Scandinavian Cruise
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is offering an enticing cruise for art lovers in summer 2013; "Scandinavian Capitals & St. Petersburg" (D1312) is a 14-night cruise aboard Boudicca, departing on 9th June 2013 from Greenock (Glasgow). This cruise is part of the Vistas onboard enrichment... - August 23, 2012 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
A Chocoholic Treat Aboard Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Boudicca in Winter 2012
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines will be hosting a Mediterranean cruise on board Boudicca in November 2012 to tickle the taste buds of any chocoholic. The cruise line will be offering guests the chance to learn all there is to know about this most tempting of treats from renowned chocolatier, Gerry Wilton,... - August 23, 2012 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Explorer Sue Stockdale Joins a Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Arctic Cruise - August 22, 2012 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
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
Splore Announces Janine Donald as New Executive Director
Splore’s Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Janine Donald as the organization’s new Executive Director as of August 6th, 2012. Under Ms. Donald’s very capable and eager leadership, Splore will continue to expand its operations and programs in order to offer exceptional outdoor adventures to people of all abilities. - August 22, 2012 - Splore
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
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