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ExperiencePlus! Adds Scottish Highlands and Hebrides to Expanding Portfolio of Guided Bicycle Tours

ExperiencePlus! Bicycle Tours invites you to sample a wee drap in the glen while pedaling by the heather from Scotland's North Sea to the Atlantic - February 26, 2011 - ExperiencePlus! Bicycle Tours

Cornell’s Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise, Gap Adventures, and Planeterra Partner to Assess Real Costs of Managing Tourism Destination

This unique project brings together sustainable tourism leaders: Cornell’s Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise, Gap Adventures, and Planeterra with the Belize Tourism Board. The project aims to develop management tools that make it easier for developing nations to more clearly identify the costs of managing the infrastructure, ecosystems, and social and historic fabric upon which the tourism industry relies and ensure their citizens will benefit now and in the future. - February 26, 2011 - G Adventures

Luxury Travel Vietnam Seeks Growth from Germany

Besides appointing German native Jens Pickhan as its senior sales and marketing executive based in Hanoi and adding pages in German to its website, Luxury Travel is also training its tour guides and travel consultants to handle German-speaking travellers and plans to launch its first brochure in German at ITB Berlin next month. - February 25, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

Universal Action Travel Comments on the Bahamas as a Getaway for Presidents and All Alike

Universal Action Travel highlights the Bahamas as a getaway for everyone including U.S. Presidents - February 24, 2011 - Universal Action Travel, Inc.

Director Shellie Pohl of President's Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition to Speak at First Fitness & Health Bloggers Conference

Zephyr Adventures announced today that Shellie Pfohl, executive director of the President's Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition will deliver a keynote speech at the first-ever Fitness & Health Bloggers Conference to be held June 24-26, 2011 in Boulder, Colorado. - February 24, 2011 - Zephyr Adventures

Gap Adventures Named One of Canada’s Best Managed Companies

Gap Adventures, the world’s adventure travel leader is thrilled to be recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. The company won the Best Managed award in 2009 and became a Requalified member in 2010. This is the fifth time Gap Adventures is being awarded the celebrated... - February 24, 2011 - G Adventures

Luxury Travel Vietnam to Recommend Safe Cruise Options in Halong Bay

Luxury Travel Vietnam (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) to Use Luxury Junk Boats and Recommend Safe Cruise Options in Halong Bay - February 24, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

Luxury Travel’s Extraordinary Tours Promoted at the ITB Berlin 2011

Luxury Travel (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) has just launched a Vietnam Contemporary Art Tour over 12 nights starting from Hanoi to Hue, Hoian and Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). Burgeoning design communities in Hanoi and Saigon mean both towns now host a number of stylish boutique and upscale... - February 23, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

Yampu Tours Offering Major Vacation Discount at New York Times Travel Show

Yampu Tours, the World Travel Award Winner as "South America’s Leading Tour Operator," announced today that one of their initiatives at the 2011 New York Times Travel Show will be to encourage travelers to explore more cultural exchange experiences to enliven their Central and South... - February 21, 2011 - Yampu.com

Archaeological Discovery is Good News for Peru Tour Operator

Tour Operator Escaped To Peru have recently enjoyed an increase in business thanks to the recent archaeological discovery of a 1200-year-old tomb in the Lambayeque region of Peru. - February 18, 2011 - Escaped to Latin America

Bhaya Cruises, Ha Long Bay Attends ITB Berlin 2011

Bhaya Cruises, the leading cruise operator in Ha Long Bay Vietnam, has announced that the company will be attending the ITB Berlin 2011. The five day B2B international travel trade show and convention has its debut from March 9 to 13, 2011 in Berlin. - February 17, 2011 - Bhaya Cruises

JapanQuest Journeys Announces the Addition of Eight New Exciting and Distinguished Partners

JapanQuest Journeys, the premier destination management company for Japan, is pleased to announce the addition of eight new exciting and distinguished Partners to its exclusive list of ‘organizations that embody its ideals by adhering to the highest standards of excellence.’ - February 17, 2011 - JapanQuest Journeys

Vietnam's First Luxury Travel and Tour Operator Aims to Attract Luxury German Travelers

Luxury Travel Company revamps its website in German (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com ) and Has Named German Man Jens Pickhan as Senior Sales and Marketing Executive in their campaign to attract luxury German travelers to Vietnam. Vietnam welcomes annually 100.000 German tourists.The Vietnam tourism... - February 16, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

Xoxxi on Mission of Expansion

Xoxxi, the independent activity tour operator has chased the waves to offer surfing vacations since it first opened for business in 2008. - February 15, 2011 - Xoxxi

Costa Rica's Newest Ecotourism Resort EcoBURICA

The newest ecotoursim resort in Costa Rica, ecoBURICA, has opened and is accepting reservations. The resort hosted travel industry professionals in January, all of whom raved about this forgotten and isolated part of Costa Rica. - February 13, 2011 - ecoBURICA

Luxury Travel Vietnam Announces FAM Trip at ITB Berlin 2011

Vietnam’s First Luxury Tour Operator and Full Travel Service Agency to Invite Professionals to Fam Trips to Vietnam @ ITB Berlin 2011 - February 12, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

Cycling in Provence on DiscoverFrance.com’s Mont Ventoux to Nice Challenge

Discover France Adventures award winning tours are made up of their unique self guided tours and very competitively priced guided tours. - February 12, 2011 - Discover France

On the Road Cycling Tours Presents 2011 Classics Trip

On The Road Cycling Tours (www.ontheroadcyclingtours.com) are a Spanish cycling tour operator providing premium cycling holidays for cyclists and spectators alike. Their 2011 Classics Itinerary is now available and they are taking bookings. - February 12, 2011 - On The Road Cycling Tours

Go Mexico Way 7 Day 6 Night Discovery Tours in Lake Chapala, Mexico is Gaining Ground with North Americans Seeking a Place to Retire or Get Away from the Cold Winters

Go Mexico Way is quickly becoming a leader in it's field by attracting more Canadians & U.S. residents to the Lake Chapala area of Mexico. They are helping retirees discover a new lifestyle in Mexico by presenting them with seminars on healthcare, immigration, banking and real estate. - February 10, 2011 - Lake Chapala with GoMexicoWay

Gap Adventures Profiled by Apple, Inc.

Adventure Travel leader Gap Adventures is featured on Apple's web site (http://www.apple.com/iphone/business/profiles/gap-adventures), cited for continued innovation, leadership, and an unparalleled commitment to organizational culture. - February 10, 2011 - G Adventures

Gap Adventures Resonates with Canada’s #1 in Customer Service Ranking

According to a recent global study* of more than 100 countries, Canada ranked first in "customer service", followed by Italy and Australia. Canadians are often recognized for their kindness, generosity and friendliness. Now they can add great customer service to the list too. Echoing the... - February 10, 2011 - G Adventures

Himalayan Adventures in Nepal and Tibet with SpiceRoads Cycle Tours

SpiceRoads Cycle Tours is setting the altitude limit higher with three new tours that traverse through Nepal and Tibet. - February 09, 2011 - SpiceRoads Co., Ltd

Luxury Travel to Launch Special Interest Tour in Vietnam

Luxury Travel (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) has just launched a Vietnam Art Tour in 12 nights starting from Hanoi. - February 09, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

Xoxxi –Innovation and Fun Activity Vacations

Xoxxi, the leading independent specialist travel operator specializing in surfing, snow and active vacations since 2008, is launching Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) vacations to California. Novel and innovative, this is an online company that has invested heavily in a high speed, interactive... - February 08, 2011 - Xoxxi

360° Student Travel is the First to Offer College Credit on Its Community Service Itineraries Around the World

360° Student Travel announced today that it is the first travel program to offer optional college credit on all of their community service programs that are 18 days or longer. The Exploration in Service Learning course connects students’ hands-on service experiences with academic... - February 06, 2011 - Westcoast Connection

EagleRider Moves from Traditional Wheel Weight Balancing in Favor of Ride-On TPS High-Speed Balancer and Sealant

EagleRider Corporate Implements Ride-On TPS Throughout Fleet. - February 06, 2011 - EagleRider

Thumbs Up on Far and Away Adventures’ River Rafting Trips That Include Enviro-tainment Programs for Children

Pace-Setting River Outfitter Far and Away Adventures Uses Natural Environment to Make Multi-Generational Vacations Fun, Educational and Seamless. - February 06, 2011 - Far and Away Adventures

Jordan Continues to be a Safe Tourist Destination

Jordan’s tourism sector is keeping a close eye on regional political developments while assuring its international partners that the Kingdom remains to be a very safe destination. The sector’s vigilance was prompted by international news reports covering the turmoil in Tunisia and... - February 05, 2011 - Jordan Tourism Board

Escaped To Peru Tours Supported by Peruvian Government for Travel Show

Tour Operator Escaped To Peru has received the support of Peruvian Government agency Prom Peru in the lead up to their attendance at the New York Times Travel Show. - February 05, 2011 - Escaped to Latin America

Join Island Expeditions at Lighthouse Reef and Glover’s Reef Atoll for a Week of Sea Kayaking, Snorkeling and Yoga on the Shores of the Caribbean

Island Expeditions (IE) have confirmed their Yoga Instructors’ schedule for their Lighthouse Reef and Glover's Reef Kayaking Adventures in Belize. - February 04, 2011 - Island Expeditions

Homestead Winery Sweeps Quarterly Honors from Grapevine Wine Tours

Homestead Winery secures both “Most Outstanding” honors from Grapevine Wine Tours guests for fourth quarter 2010. - February 04, 2011 - Grapevine Wine Tours, LLC

Escaped to Latin America Travel on the Inaugural LAN Airlines Flight from Lima to Easter Island

Tour operator Escaped to Latin America has attended LAN airline's inaugural flight to Easter Island. - February 03, 2011 - Escaped to Latin America

Escaped to Peru Tours Announces Attendance at The New York Times Travel Show

Tour Operator Escaped To Peru has announced that it will be attending The New York Times Travel Show between February 25th and 27th 2011. - February 03, 2011 - Escaped to Latin America

Gap Adventures Announces Industry-First Bear-antee

Adventure travel leader Gap Adventures guarantees a polar bear to Arctic travelers aboard its M/S Expedition polar cruise ship. Leading with service and innovation, company has confidence in its Expedition Team to locate polar bears. The Bear-antee is the latest in a long line of client-focused services Gap Adventures provides to the adventure travel community. - February 03, 2011 - G Adventures

Gap Adventures Named Best National Adventure Operator

Adventure travel leader tops Get Out There Magazine’s Readers’ Choice list. - February 03, 2011 - G Adventures

Luxury Travel Ltd Announces Job Vacancies in Hanoi Head Office

Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) Announces a Number of Good Job Vacancies in Hanoi Head Office - February 01, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

Croatia Tour for Handicapped and Disabled Persons

Specially designed tours to accommodate visually and hearing challenged and physically disabled persons. - January 31, 2011 - Universal Travel System (UTS)

Gap Adventures Names Regional Sales Manager

Gap Adventures (www.gapadventures.com), the leading adventure travel company, continues its rapid US expansion with appointment of Carole Raulston Myer to Regional Sales Manager, Southwest. Based in Texas, Raulston Myer is responsible for the region that includes Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Kansas, & Texas. - January 29, 2011 - G Adventures

Cyclists on 28-Day ExperiencePlus! Italian Cycling Tour Pedal Route of Garibaldi from Sicily to Turin

ExperiencePlus! Bicycle Tours' 1,400-mile, 28-day Italy 150 Expedition pedals from Sicily to Rome, north along the Tyrrhenian coast to Tuscany and across the Apennine Mountains to conclude in Turin in the north. - January 29, 2011 - ExperiencePlus! Bicycle Tours

Luxury Travel Vietnam to Unveil New Tour to Hill Tribal Markets

Luxury Travel Vietnam (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) to Unveil New Tour to Hill Tribal Markets in Northern Vietnam. - January 29, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

ItalyItalia Proposes a Wide Selection of Hotels for the 2010/2011 Ski Season

From Valle d'Aosta to Trentino Alto Adige, ItalyItalia offers ski lovers a choice of over 350 hotels ideal for skiing breaks. - January 29, 2011 - ItalyItalia

MonseyBus.com Saves Stranded Charter Bus Service Passengers from Blizzard of 2010

MonseyBus.com, an NYC charter bus service, helped a group of Los Angeles tourists stay warm and find lodging when they were stranded by the Blizzard of 2010. - January 28, 2011 - Monsey Bus - Charter Bus Service

Go Nudist at the Hotel Desire Costa Rica’s Body Paint Party on January 29, 2011, in San Jose, Costa Rica

The theme is Body Paint for the Hotel Desire Costa Rica’s party to be held on January 29, 2011, in the GoNudeCostaRica.com San Jose location. Come let your imagination run wild and paint your body or someone else’s. - January 27, 2011 - GoNudeCostaRica.com

Luxury Travel Vietnam Group Ltd Has a Successful Show at FITUR 11

Luxury Travel Vietnam Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) has a successful show at the prestigious tourism trade fair FITUR, the International Tourism Trade Fair, taking place from January 19th to the 23rd, 2011 in Madrid, Spain. Each year FITUR opens its doors to a wide range of exhibiting... - January 26, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

Ecuador Freedom Bike Rental Gives Motorcyclists 7 Reasons Why Ecuador is "Heaven"

According to Ecuador Freedom Bike Rental, no other country in the world offers more spectacular motorcycling than Ecuador. The combination of terrain, scenery and suitable year-round weather make "Ecuador" synonymous with "outdoor motorbike adventure." - January 25, 2011 - Ecuador Freedom Bike Rental

Gap Adventures Announces 2011 Cuba Trips

Adventure travel leader announces details on affordable & authentic travel to Cuba for the island’s history, music, & rich culture. - January 20, 2011 - G Adventures

Cameras and Canyons: Photographer John Fielder to Lead Photography Workshop on Utah’s Green River to Benefit the National Wildlife Federation

Bill Dvorak Expeditions to Outfit August 26th Six Day Raft Trip on Utah's Green River with Photo Workshop Hosted by John Fielder to Benefit National Wildlife Federation - January 20, 2011 - Dvorak Expeditions, Inc.

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