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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
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
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
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
Luxury Travel Ltd. Promotes Hanoi and Halong Bay Escape
Luxury Travel Ltd. Promotes Short Trips to Hanoi Capital and Halong Bay in Five Days. Travelers will discover two world heritages listed sites in Northern Vietnam. http://www.luxurytravelvietnam.com/EN/Vietnam_tours/ Vietnam_Stopover_Tours/Hanoi_Halong_Bay_Luxury_Summer_Escape_5_days.htm Vietnam... - August 19, 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
Pan AsiaWorld Holidays Inc. Introduces Davao City Culture with Their Tour Packages
As part of the fast approaching Kadayawan Festival, Davao City commemorates the best of its culture and tradition that has been treasured for so many years now. - August 18, 2012 - Pan AsiaWorld Holidays, Inc.
Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) Launch the Country’s First Travel Awards
Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) have launched Maldives Travel Awards and appointed the event management company High Rise Private Limited to organize and manage the event. This is the first awards of this sort and will recognise the Maldivian hospitality talent. - August 17, 2012 - MATATO
FIT Reisen’s Up-to-Date Burnout Survey
FIT Reisen launched its stress level survey. In 2012 the survey was based on 616 respondents, who were averagely aged 45.9 years and estimated their personal threat in relation to burnout. - August 16, 2012 - FIT Gesellschaft für gesundes Reisen mbH
Davao City’s Remarkable Landmarks Unraveled with Pan Asiaworld Holidays Inc.
With the upcoming celebration of the Kadayawan festival, Pan Asiaworld Holidays Inc. is offering good deals of hospitable tours around the city to unravel the beautiful scenes or the unforgettable landmarks that you can only see in Davao City. As one of the leading traveling agency in Davao, Pan... - August 16, 2012 - Pan AsiaWorld Holidays, Inc.
Luxury Travel Ltd. Has Won the Most Prestigious Travel Award in Vietnam
Vietnam's first luxury tour operator (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) has been recognized for excellent performance and included in the Year’s Best of the Guide Awards 2012. - August 16, 2012 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Vietnam’s First Tour Operator Targets GLBT Tourism Market
Vietnam has become a popular niche market for gay and lesbian travelers. - August 15, 2012 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
River Expeditions Announces Gauley Savings Galore Throughout September and October
River Expeditions offers special pricing on weekday white water rafting trips on the Gauley River in West Virginia throughout September and October 2012. - August 14, 2012 - River Expeditions
Yampu Tours Offers a New Peru Tour with Machu Picchu and Iguazu Falls
This complete nine-day tour combines South America’s best known UNESCO World Heritage site, Machu Picchu, with one of the most beautiful Natural Wonders of the World, Iguazu Falls. - August 13, 2012 - Yampu.com
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Adds Three New UK Departure Ports for 2013 – Harwich, Liverpool and Belfast
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines adds three new UK departure ports for 2013 – Harwich, Liverpool and Belfast. - August 12, 2012 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Luxury Travel Ltd. to Promote the Golden Central Coast of Vietnam
Luxury Travel Ltd. (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) Unveils “Discover The Golden Central Coast of Vietnam in Luxury Style in 10 days.” - August 08, 2012 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Copper Sky Journeys Eliminates Fire Risk at Kumbh Mela with Unique Accommodation in February 2013
Boutique Indian travel company offers two new specialist tours to de-risk visits to the Kumbh Mela with unique wood and concrete based accommodation unit; Also includes unique touches like visits to traditional priests' arena and local Hindu scholar. - August 08, 2012 - Copper Sky Journeys
PAN Asiaworld Holidays’ Affordable Domestic Destinations
PAN Asiaworld Holidays, Inc. opens a new door to affordable traveling with its set of domestic destinations. Availing tour packages has never been this easy. - August 08, 2012 - Pan AsiaWorld Holidays, Inc.
Viaexpress Inc. Join Forces with Froehlich Tours Inc.
Viaexpress Inc. announced today a partnership with Froehlich Tours Inc. to offer through all its branches and affiliates a wide range of transportation services that could fill in clients needs from Company Shuttle Services, City Tour / Transfer, School Field trips, Company Outings, Airport... - August 07, 2012 - Froehlich Tours Inc.
Vietnam Attracts GLBT Travelers
Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) announces new bespoke holidays to upscale gays and lesbian travelers to Vietnam. - August 06, 2012 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
PAN Asiaworld Holidays, Inc. Commemorates Davao’s Heritage Through Kadayawan Festival
PAN Asiaworld Holidays, Inc. is celebrating with Davao City’s Kadayawan, the king of festivals for the whole month of August. - August 05, 2012 - Pan AsiaWorld Holidays, Inc.
PAN Asiaworld Holidays, Inc. Features Davao City’s Major Industries
PAN Asiaworld Holidays, Inc. showcases the beautiful city of Davao and its thriving economy. Aside from its various tourist spots which foreign tourists love, the city’s aim for globalization is an impressive feature as well. - August 04, 2012 - Pan AsiaWorld Holidays, Inc.
aBoatTime.com, Rent a Boat 100% Online, 24 Hours a Day, 365 Days a Year
For the first time it is possible to find charter boats with real time availability and book them instantly thanks to a aBoatTime.com, a fully online and transactional yacht charter booing website. Moreover, boats can be booked paying only 20% down payment and sharing the payments with the rest of the crew, all 100% online, in a secure manner and 24 hours a day. - August 03, 2012 - aBoatTime.com
Take a "Voyage of a Lifetime" in 2014 with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines features two new "World Cruises" for 2014 in its 2013-14 brochure of worldwide cruises. These exciting "Voyages of a Lifetime," aboard cruise ships Balmoral and Black Watch will visit some brand new ports of call, such as exotic Yangon in Myanmar –... - August 03, 2012 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
The Central Coast of Vietnam Attracts Luxe MICE Travelers
Vietnam is an emerging destination for the MICE sector, as Luxury Travel (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) targets MICE groups. - August 03, 2012 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
On the Road with Iberian Traveler - Touring in the Pays Basque and Béarn
During a recent stay in the Pays Basque-Béarn region of France’s Aquitaine, Iberian Traveler found total luxury, privacy, tranquility in a stunningly beautiful and quiet corner of South West France at the Château de Lamothe. - August 02, 2012 - Iberian Traveler
Pan Asiaworld Holidays’ Travel Route Around Davao in Time for the Kadayawan Festival
Pan Asiaworld Holidays, Inc. offers an affordable tour around the city of Davao in time for the Kadayawan Festival this August. - August 02, 2012 - Pan AsiaWorld Holidays, Inc.
Tour with Adventure Travel Legends at Cretan Kayaking Excursion
This September, some of America’s pioneers in the adventure travel industry will unite to explore the crystal waters of Crete, Greece. Rick Sweitzer, founder and president of The Northwest Passage and PolarExplorers, will host George Wendt, Vernon Tejas, and other legends of the outdoor... - August 01, 2012 - The Northwest Passage
Luxury Travel Becomes an Official Supporter of Responsible Tourism
Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) is an official Supporter of the World Travel Market World Responsible Tourism Day. - July 30, 2012 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Welcomes Improved Access in Liverpool
Cruising from Liverpool with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has become even easier and more convenient, with the UK Government’s announcement yesterday of its intention to lift the restrictions that had previously prevented Liverpool’s Pier Head Terminal from being used for turnaround calls... - July 29, 2012 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Travel Butlers Report Surge in Families Choosing Safari Lodges
Travel Butlers Ltd, a leading African Safari holiday specialist, announce they have received an influx in families booking safari lodges. Travel Butlers has reportedly seen a surge in bookings over the last four weeks, and have stated that they are up by 60% in comparison to the same period in... - July 28, 2012 - Travel Butlers
PAN Asiaworld Holidays Inc. Introduces the Davao Supersaver Samal Island Day Trip + City Tour Package
In line with the celebration of the Kadayawan Festival this August in Davao, PAN Asiaworld Holidays Inc. presents the Davao Supersaver Samal Island Day Trip and City Tour Package. Discover the beauty of the acclaimed “City of Royalties” with the utmost convenience and affordability. - July 28, 2012 - Pan AsiaWorld Holidays, Inc.
Bamba Experience Takes Over Operation of Former Kumuka Routes in Latin America
The closure of Kumuka Worldwide, a renowned adventure travel operator, has taken the market by surprise this month in a sudden and unfortunate turn of events. Bamba Experience, an emerging adventure travel company in Latin America, takes over the Kumuka operation in Latin America. - July 27, 2012 - Bamba Experience Group
Taiwan is Newest Destination for SpiceRoads Cycle Tours
Road bike 920 km from northern to southern Taiwan on new tour. - July 25, 2012 - SpiceRoads Co., Ltd
Luxury Travel Group Ltd Offers New Chic Adventure Tour of Vietnam
Luxury Travel is pioneering in luxury adventures in Vietnam, Luxury Travel promotes luxury tour “Vietnam Luxury Adventure Travel 12 days – code VCLA12D” covers Hanoi, Sapa, Halong Bay, Nha Trang and Saigon. Tour prices at 3767 USD per person, double occupancy, including private... - July 25, 2012 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Yampu Tours: Nominated as the 2012 Leading Tour Operator to South America
Yampu Tours has been customizing unforgettable trips to South America for over 14-years. During this time they have gained several loyal clients and valued partners. - July 22, 2012 - Yampu.com
AbetterlifeThailand.com Helps People on a Budget Live an Affluent Lifestyle in Thailand
Expats Gary Orman and David Yow spent more than 200 hours creating a complete seminar on living in Thailand. Their “A Better Life Thailand” seminar will help persons wishing to live in Thailand to make an easy move with no mysteries or guesswork. - July 21, 2012 - A Better Life, Inc.
California Police Department Establishes Standup Paddle Board Unit
In response to the enormous popularity of Standup Paddling in the North Lake Tahoe region, the Truckee Police Department is taking a unique approach to interact with residents and visitors in this growing segment of the community. Select police officers will operate situational patrols on standup... - July 19, 2012 - Tahoe SUP
Magnum Guide Service LLC Announces Use of Traditional Methods for Pronghorn Antelope Hunts in New Mexico
Magnum Guide Service LLC has announced that they use traditional hunting methods for pronghorn antelope hunts in New Mexico. The guided tour company covers a large amount of space throughout their private ranches, which total over 125,000 sq. ft. The experienced and knowledgeable tour guides... - July 19, 2012 - Magnum Guide Service
Unique Website Launched on Rajasthan Tourism and Tours, India
http://www.rajasthantourismntours.com is a knowledgebase containing exhaustive information on diverse subjects on Rajasthan, in addition to tourism and tours. - July 19, 2012 - Procreation
The North Face Awards Explore Fund Grant to Splore
The North Face, has awarded an Explore Fund grant to Splore for Splore’s EVOLVE Project. The Explore Fund’s mission is to inspire and enable the next generation of explorers by funding nonprofit organizations that are working to re-connect children with nature. The EVOLVE Project provides at risk and minority teens with an outdoor career-oriented leadership course. - July 18, 2012 - Splore
Vietnam Attracts the Luxury Traveler
Vietnam is emerging as a luxe destination in the world tourism map, Mr. Pham Ha, a travel guru in tourism industry in Vietnam reveals the current luxury travel trends and his products for 2013. Ha is a founder and CEO of Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravel.com.vn), Vietnam’s first luxury tour operator and DMC. - July 17, 2012 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd