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G Adventures Introduces G-Plus
Adventure travel leader expands comfort program & launches new brochure - January 22, 2012 - G Adventures
Travellers Can Now Book Flights Online with G Adventures
Adventure travel leader launches new online booking platform. - January 22, 2012 - G Adventures
G Adventures Reports a 15 Per Cent Increase in Polar Expedition Cruise Bookings
G Adventures, the world’s adventure travel leader, reports a 15 per cent increase in bookings for its Antarctica programs in 2011-12 in part due to the build up of the 100th anniversary of British Captain Robert F. Scott’s heroic expedition to the South Pole to be commemorated in... - January 22, 2012 - G Adventures
Mahlatini Are Diversifying Their Portfolio of Holidays with the Addition of Unusual Holidays
Mahlatini are diversifying their portfolio of holidays with the addition of unusual holidays. The organisation are providing their customers the opportunity to add unique and personalised experiences to their Africa safari itineraries or to even have their unusual experience as the main focal point... - January 21, 2012 - Mahlatini
Mahlatini Has Now Added One of the Finest Golf Courses to Its Golfing Holiday Packages with the Inclusion of the World Famous "Gary Player Golf Course," in South Africa
Mahlatini, the UK's leading travel agent for luxury African holidays, African safaris and luxury honeymoons, has increased its golfing holiday packages with the inclusion of the "Gary Player Golf Course" at Sun City. Sun City is not only an incredible family vacation spot, but is one of... - January 21, 2012 - Mahlatini
Mahlatini Launches Its Own Safari Quiz
Mahlatini, the UK’s leading Africa safari holiday provider, luxury honeymoon and family holiday specialist, has unveiled its brand new safari quiz to further support its commitment to become not just the UK’s leading safari holiday provider but the world’s leading African holiday... - January 21, 2012 - Mahlatini
Yampu Tours Welcomes Clients to Upcoming Travel Shows: January to March
Yampu Tours is thrilled to be attending these shows and is certain to promote their new destinations: India/S. Asia, South-East Asia and Africa; as well as their specialty, Latin America. - January 19, 2012 - Yampu.com
Legendary Former Jockey, Bob Champion MBE, Joins Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Vistas Programme
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is delighted to announce that the inspirational former jockey and Grand National winner, Bob Champion MBE, will be joining its acclaimed cruise enrichment programme, Vistas, as one of its "Sporting Personalities." - January 19, 2012 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
AdventureSmith Explorations Brings Award-Winning M/V Sea Voyager Into Fold with Five Central / South American Itineraries
Travelers can save up to $2,000 per couple if they book their cabin with AdventureSmith Explorations on any M/V Sea Voyager departure to Costa Rica, Panama, Columbia or Ecuador by Jan. 31, 2012. Discount amount is dependent on time of year, cabin type and itinerary. - January 16, 2012 - AdventureSmith Explorations
European Waterways "Panache" Luxury Hotel Barge "Says It with Flowers" on Inaugural Spring Cruises in Holland
Features Colorful Tulip Cruises, Excursions to Floriade 2012 Flower Show and 10% Off All Cabin and Charter Rates in April - January 14, 2012 - European Waterways
Discover Hawaii Tours Launches Mobile Site
Latest innovation puts Hawaii at your fingertips with clean, simple design and the essentials needed for booking tours on-the-go. - January 13, 2012 - Discover Hawaii Tours
Champagne and Tuscany New Destinations as BKWine Announces the 2012 Travel Program
BKWine has just released its 2012 wine and food tour program. It includes two new destinations: Tuscany and Champagne, as well Bordeaux. Full details: http://www.bkwinetours.com. - January 13, 2012 - BKWine AB
C.Bali Works with Locals to Promote Sustainable Tourism
With the ever growing popularity of the small Island of Bali, not all Balinese are happy about the expanding effects of tourism on their once quiet island. C.Bali Canoeing & Cycling Tours (C.Bali) are a Western Company working in a traditional rural village in the North of Bali, C.Bali offer small guided tours to the area under the direction of the locals, hoping to promote Sustainable Tourism in Bali. - January 12, 2012 - C.Bali Canoeing & Cycling Tours
Park City Lodging, Inc. Gives Back This Holiday Season
Park City Lodging, Inc. and Homeowners show their support this holiday season by giving back to local non-profits. - January 12, 2012 - Park City Lodging, Inc.
First "Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines World Indoor Bowls Championships" to be Held at Potters Leisure Resort
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has been named as the title sponsor of the forthcoming "World Indoor Bowls Championships" at Potters Leisure Resort in Norfolk. - January 12, 2012 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
InnerSea Discoveries Adds Third Ship and New Itineraries for More Uncommon Un-Cruises in Alaska
Small-ship Alaska adventure cruises offered on three vessels from April-September 2012. Building on its sold-out 2011 inaugural season in Alaska, InnerSea Discoveries diversifies its cruising range in Alaska for 2012 with the addition of the 76-guest Wilderness Explorer sailing a new Northern Passages and Glacier Bay itinerary between Juneau and Sitka, Alaska. The ship joins the 60-guest Wilderness Adventurer and 76-guest Wilderness Discoverer together sailing 10 itineraries in Alaska. - January 12, 2012 - InnerSea Discoveries/American Safari Cruises
Experience Vietnam - Timeless Charm in the Lap of Luxury
Luxury Travel to promote timeless charm of Vietnam in 18 days. - January 11, 2012 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Get in the Mood for Love with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Cruise guests aboard Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ four ships can expect a mood of romance on board this coming Valentine’s Day, Tuesday 14th February 2012. - January 11, 2012 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Adrenalin Rush of Breaking Powder with Family Continues on Middle Fork of Idaho’s Salmon River on Far and Away Adventures’ 2012 Rafting Holidays
As with the rewards that come with skiing together during an annual winter gathering, Far and Away Adventures’ summer river thrills provide another seasonal escape that binds adventurous families in a way only shared participation in active recreation can. - January 08, 2012 - Far and Away Adventures
Finally. SoulSinglesAtSea.com, an African American Travel Agency, Specializing in Cruises for Singles Who Are 50-Plus.
Especially for "us" at 50-plus, the fun and camaraderie of traveling with a group of your own people is incomparable; after all, no one has flavor or does fun and laughter quite like "us." Join an intimate group of soulful 50+ singles sailing on a 14-Day Hawaiian voyage or delve deeper into the South Pacific on a 28-Day Hawaii, Tahiti & Polynesia Islands cruise where beautiful people of color are famous for their warmth, hospitality, and exotic beauty. - January 04, 2012 - Soul Singles at Sea
Pink Floyd 2012 Olympics Concert Rumor Not True According to Spokesman
Outside The Wall - Pink Floyd Tour Website denies rumors of Pink Floyd 2012 Olympics Concert. Pink Floyd 2012 Olympics Concert Rumors denied by spokesman. More than a few legendary bands have been rumored to reunite for the opening and/or closing ceremonies at this summer’s Olympic Games in... - January 03, 2012 - Outside The Wall
Russell Fishing Company Announces Jan 7 Price Increase
Russell Fishing Company, Kenai Alaska, announced a price increase to go into affect January 7, 2012. "The Average Alaska Vacation Package Price will increase by $100, with some packages increasing more than others," says Cap'n Gilz, Operations Manager. - January 01, 2012 - The Kenai Peninsula
Vietnam’s First Luxury Tour Operator and DMC to Establish a Rep Office in Key Markets
Luxury Travel Vietnam (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) is expanding its reach with the launch of a representative office in London for UK and Ireland travel agents and tour operators. - December 29, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Top 5 New Year’s Resolutions – And How Grand Canyon River Trips Can Help Accomplish Them
Some of the most common New Year’s resolutions involve building camaraderie and good will and improving quality of life – which are exactly the sort of positive life changes Grand Canyon river trips foster. Here’s a list of five common resolutions and ways in which Grand Canyon Whitewater can help meet these goals. - December 29, 2011 - Grand Canyon Whitewater
Coming to a TV Near You: Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Launches Major Advertising Campaign
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines will be launching its first TV advertising campaign since 2009, using the distinctive, hand-drawn style and strong brand values of its recent highly-successful print campaign. - December 25, 2011 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Mahlatini Are Embracing Social Media
Mahlatini, the luxury African Travel Company has been implementing and embracing social media in an attempt to connect customers to their website and to lead the way for other holiday operators. Mahlatini are specialist in luxury African safaris, honeymoons and family holidays to Africa and the... - December 25, 2011 - Mahlatini
Indulge in an Antique Lover’s Dream Cruise with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines – awarded "Best Educational Cruise" by readers of Cruise International magazine in 2011 – is offering three cruises in 2012 with "Antiques" as the special topic, through its acclaimed onboard enrichment programme, Vistas. On each cruise,... - December 24, 2011 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Frontier Holidays Launches the Andalucian International Walking & Cultural Festival 2012
Join a unique celebration of Spanish culture in Andalucia. - December 22, 2011 - Frontier Holidays Ltd
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines to Exhibit at Daily Telegraph Holiday & Travel Show
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines – recently voted "Cruise Line of the Year" in the "Cruise International Awards 2011" – will be exhibiting on Stand 421 at the Daily Telegraph Holiday & Travel Show. - December 22, 2011 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Save Money Over the Christmas Break...… and Dream of a Walking Holiday Too
About Argyll Walking Holidays is offering an early booking discount of 5% to everyone who books a hiking vacation before February 1st 2012. - December 21, 2011 - About Argyll Walking Holidays
SpiceRoads Rides Bangkok by Bicycle at Sunset
SpiceRoads offers a short tour of Bangkok that allows cyclists to see sunset on the river before riding through majestically lit temples of Old Rattanakosin. - December 21, 2011 - SpiceRoads Co., Ltd
With a New Joint Event, TheKenaiPeninsula.com, Alaska Hooksetters and Russell Fishing Are Responding to Reports of a Record 2012 Kenai Salmon Run
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is predicting a record Salmon Run for 2012 on the Kenai River. Alaska Hooksetters and Russell Fishing are responding to that news and the annual hype surrounding the NFL Playoffs and Superbowl, and have created a new event and are offering a discount if a Guests Home team wins. - December 18, 2011 - The Kenai Peninsula
ExperiencePlus! Bicycle Tours Leads Cyclists Through Chile’s Central Valley for Wine Tastings and Optional Wine Spa Treatments
ExperiencePlus! guests ride to award-wining wineries and are invited to enjoy official wine tastings. The tour itinerary visits wineries in the Colchagua Valley region that Wine Enthusiast named "wine region of the year" for 2005 due to its world-class reds. - December 17, 2011 - ExperiencePlus! Bicycle Tours
Luxury Travel's Founder and CEO Pham Ha Recommends Vietnam Destination and Newest Properties
Founder and CEO of Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) recommends 10 new and trendy hotels and resorts and the destination Vietnam - the emerging luxury destination in Southeast Asia. - December 15, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Luxury Travel Vietnam Ltd Seeks Bigger Growth from the UK Market with Direct Flights
Vietnam’s First Luxury Tour Operator to Expand in the UK and Launch Its Website for British Holidaymakers. - December 14, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Rann Utsav 2011: Cultural Fest in Gujarat
9th December, 2011 to 15th January, 2012, Bhuj, Gujarat. The organized tour around Kutch is an ideal occasion to be part of the region and experience the zeal and uniqueness of the people through a celebration of life. - December 14, 2011 - Indian Luxury Trains
Explore Beyond Luang Prabang with SpiceRoads Cycle Tours
SpiceRoads Cycle Tours has launched a one-day and a two-day bicycle tour that discovers the Laos countryside of Luang Prabang. - December 14, 2011 - SpiceRoads Co., Ltd
G Adventures & Leading Travel Blogger Gary Arndt Co-Host Exclusive Photography Tour
Win a free photography trip with the world's adventure travel leader - December 13, 2011 - G Adventures
Russell Fishing Announces a New Budget Alaska Kenai Vacation Package for 2012
In response to requests from specific visitors to the Kenai Peninsula Alaska, and to the economic uncertainty of 2012, Russell Fishing has developed a vacation package that includes Private Cabin Lodging in a remote setting, four full days of guided fishing and complimentary gear and tackle at a... - December 13, 2011 - The Kenai Peninsula
Active Travel Asia Explores Pu Hu Natural Reserve in Vietnam
Active Travel Asia (ATA) and GIZ (Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit in Vietnam) working together in a survey of responsible tourism project in Pu Hu Nature Reserve, Thanh hoa province, Vietnam. - December 11, 2011 - Active Travel Asia
G Adventures Launches 12 Days of G Sale
To celebrate the holiday season, G Adventures, the world’s adventure travel leader, releases a 12 Days of G sale. “Happy holidays from everyone here at G Adventures! Demonstrating our commitment to leading with service, this is our gift to you – our travellers and valued agent... - December 10, 2011 - G Adventures
Russell Fishing Company and Alaska Hooksetters Lodge Team Up with Rental Car Companies for Guest Savings
Rental Cars in Alaska can be expensive in the summer. In an effort to assist guests with their Alaska Vacations and minimize costs, Russell Fishing Company, Alaska Hooksetters Lodge, Alaska Car and Van Rentals and High Country Car and Truck Rental are teaming up to offer discounts. - December 10, 2011 - The Kenai Peninsula
Wild Planet Adventures’ New Brazil Expedition Traverses World’s Largest Wetlands and Rainforest to Sight Extensive Populations of Rare Wildlife
Participants on the Expedition See on Average 1.5 Jaguars Per Day and Sometimes as Many as Seven Along with 200 Species of Mammals Such as Giant River Otters, Anteaters, Tapir, Puma and Capybara Plus 700 Species of Exotic Birds - December 10, 2011 - Wild Planet Adventures
Broadcaster Michael Nicholson Joins Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Vistas Onboard Enrichment Programme
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is delighted to announce that the renowned TV correspondent, Michael Nicholson, OBE, MA, is the latest in a line of glittering speakers to join its Vistas cruise enrichment programme. - December 09, 2011 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Mahlatini Adds Malawi to Their Luxury Safari Destinations Portfolio in Africa
Mahlatini have announced this week that they have added Malawi to their African safari portfolio. Customers will now be able to visit Malawi as part of their luxury safari holiday or for their luxury honeymoon with Mahlatini. - December 09, 2011 - Mahlatini
Top Ten New and Trendy Luxury Hotels and Resorts in Vietnam
Founder and CEO of Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) Recommends 10 new and trendy hotels and resorts in the emerging luxury destination in Southeast Asia. - December 09, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Luxury Travel to Unveil Exotic Vietnam in 12 Days
Discover the Authentic Mekong Delta with an In-Depth and Exotic Experience on the Beaches of Phu Quoc Island. - December 09, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Expedition to March on Magdala, Ethiopia, April 2012
In April 2012 a team from Secret Compass will mount an expedition retracing the footsteps of a unique chapter in the British Empire’s foray into wildest Africa: The March on Magdala; through the spectacular Amhara Highlands on the edge of the Great Rift Valley- the birthplace of... - December 08, 2011 - Secret Compass
Lifetime Achievement Award for Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Nigel Lingard
After 32 years’ tirelessly promoting travel by sea, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ retiring Sales and Marketing Director, Nigel Lingard, has been recognised with a lifetime achievement award – the Passenger Shipping Association’s (PSA) annual "John Lancaster Smith Award." - December 07, 2011 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
ExperiencePlus! Bicycle Tours Adds Short Extensions and New Plus! Tour to Core Cycling and Multi-Sport Costa Rica Programs
ExperiencePlus! in-country connections allow them to offer just about anything a client wants before or after a tour. These add-on trips are perfect for anyone who can’t get enough of Costa Rica. - December 05, 2011 - ExperiencePlus! Bicycle Tours