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Try a Belize Rebalancer...Bite-Sized Adventures for Busy Lives
Island Expeditions has created a series of affordable three to six day Belize vacations that sample some of Belize's best adventures - ideal for busy lives with limited vacation-time. - October 26, 2012 - Island Expeditions Co.
TNT Running Partners with Splore to Support Outdoor Adventures
The inaugural race of the Harvest Halloween Half is set for October 27th. Set at scenic Black Island Farms, in Sycracuse, UT, the race will include a half marathon, a 5-miler, and a free children’s one-mile run. TNT Running has partnered with Splore and the race will be supporting Splore’s accessible outdoor adventures. - October 25, 2012 - Splore
Have Real Experiences - Be an Authentic Luxury Traveler: New Website Guides Travelers Off the Beaten Path
On the website "Authentic Luxury Travel," award-winning writer Elizabeth Hansen helps affluent travelers find real experiences and avoid the well worn trail of tourist sites. - October 24, 2012 - Authentic Luxury Travel
Grand Canyon 123's New Video Offers Hot Tour Buying Tips
Grand Canyon 123's new video explains why it's incredibly important to book tours in advance in able to save money. - October 24, 2012 - Grand Canyon 123
Exotic Voyages Introduce New Pelican 2 - The Best Luxury Cruise in Halong Bay
Exotic Voyages recently attended the maiden voyage of this fantastic second ship and are pleased to announce it brings a new era to luxury cruising on the waters of Halong Bay. It offers the best service for a great tour in the magical bay. - October 20, 2012 - Exotic Voyages
Be First to Take a Fly-Cruise to the Canary Islands with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
After a disappointing summer weather-wise and the prospect of winter on the way, many of us will long for warmer climates and sunny skies. Why not plan a post-Christmas getaway, with one of the brand new Fred. Olsen Canaries’ fly-cruises, aboard cruise ship Braemar? The ship will be based in... - October 19, 2012 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
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
Magnum Guide Service Announce Beginning of 2012-13 Pronghorn Antelope Hunts
Specialist hunting guides Magnum Guide Service have recently announced the organization will again be offering their exceptionally popular pronghorn antelope hunts for the 2012-2013 season. The company has been hunting the majestic pronghorn antelope for over 18 years, and in that time only 3... - October 14, 2012 - Magnum Guide Service
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
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Improved Its e-Tickets
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has improved the e-tickets that it issues to its cruise guests. The e-tickets now provide detailed information on check-in times and the departure terminal for each cruise. Other additional information included on the new e-tickets concerns the dress codes for each cruise;... - October 11, 2012 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
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
Travel Industry Report Shows Hotel Occupancy Gains for VenturaCountyWest
The most recent Smith Travel Research (STR) report , which tracks hotel transaction statistics, reveals hotels in VenturaCountyWest (cities of Camarillo, Oxnard and Ventura) are on pace to have one of their best occupancy years ever. The August 2012 STR report, shows VenturaCountyWest occupancy... - October 06, 2012 - Ventura County Lodging Association
Discovering George Orwell's Burma Tours Start This Year in Myanmar
Small group tours re-tracing the trail of writer George Orwell start this winter in Myanmar. Orwell, then known as Eric Blair, lived in colonial Burma in the 1920s, and his experience in the police gave him the inspiration to be a writer and the ideas for many of his books, including 'Burmese Days', 'Animal Farm' and 'Nineteen Eighty Four'. - October 05, 2012 - Slow Burma Travel
New Yucatan Vacation Package: Come Meet the Yucatan's Alter-Ego - Undiscovered and a Little Bit Wild
Island Expeditions is launching its exciting new Costa Maya Explorer trip this season...a 7 night lodge-to-lodge sea kayak and Maya cultural adventure in the undiscovered Yucatan. - October 04, 2012 - Island Expeditions Co.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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