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Bald Head Island Offers a Summer Beach Vacation for Less
Bald Head Island, North Carolina is relaxing its week-only summer vacation rental policy. Book your beach vacation between now and August 31st and receive a special offer. - July 25, 2009 - Bald Head Island Limited
Lack of Qualified Tourism Graduates Threaten Vietnam
A shortage of qualified tourism workers are slowly pulling Vietnam’s tourism sector down according to a luxury travel operator in the country. Luxury Travel Founder and CEO Pham Ha said there were several constraints on tourism training which hindered progression. These included a lack of... - July 24, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Aurora Travel Announces Across the Board Discount for Summer 2009 Tours
Effective immediately through September 30th, 2009, Aurora Travel is offering a 10% discount on all its "classic tours and excursions," detailed on the following web page: http://vietnamstay.com/promotion.htm - July 24, 2009 - Aurora Travel
ActiveTravel Asia (ATA) Kicks Off "Mekong Delta and Angkor Wat" Tours in Vietnam and Cambodia
ATA aims to introduce the great combination of the two exotic lands and cultures. Travelers will experience great boat trip on the mighty river and walk on village roads, visit to local houses and take ferry to cross the Mekong River and colorful market of Mekong Delta. Cruising up to Phnom Penh, travelers start the journey to the majestic beauty of Angkor Wat. - July 24, 2009 - Active Travel Asia
Survey: Young People Paying for Their Own Travel, Planning Multiple Trips
A survey conducted by STA Travel - a global travel specialist with 30 years experience helping students, teachers and young professionals travel the world – found that young people are paying for their own travel and planning multiple trips for the rest of 2009. Results showed that 92... - July 23, 2009 - STA Travel
Adventure and Business Travels Withstand the Global Economic Downturn
Luxury Travel Company reveals strong sales for chic adventure and business travel withstand the global economic downturn. - July 23, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
BestOnKeyWest.com Launches Most Comprehensive Key West Restaurant Database
Key West's largest tours and activities web service, Best on Key West.com, will launch a new project showcasing the best restaurants in various categories on the island of Key West, FL. Restaurants will have individual profile pages with information on price, setting, location, and cuisine. - July 22, 2009 - Best On Key West
Universal Action Travel Announces New Website
Universal Action Travel announced that it will soon launch a state of the art website for use by its travelers and industry partners. - July 21, 2009 - Universal Action Travel, Inc.
Helicopter to Halong Bay to Cut Travel Times for Mice Group
Luxury Travel Promotes Helicopter from Hanoi to Halong Bay for Mice Groups to Save Travel Time. - July 20, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
ActiveTravel Asia (ATA) Promotes Pu Luong as Responsible Travel Destination in Vietnam
ATA supports responsible tourism in Pu Luong to preserve the nature and ethnic traditions and improve community’s life in this Reserve of Vietnam. - July 19, 2009 - Active Travel Asia
Luxury Travel Vietnam Adds Novotel Halong Bay on Lux's List for Mice
Luxury Travel Puts Novotel Halong Bay Vietnam on Their Top List for Mice Venue in Halong Bay, Vietnam. Set amidst a mystical landscape overlooking the stunning bay, Novotel Ha Long Bay offers a glimpse into contemporary Vietnam, while resounding a story of the country’s intricate past... - July 18, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Zambezi Safaris Launch African Fishing Expeditions This Season
Africa's Zambezi River offers excellent fly-fishing opportunities year round. The upper Zambezi is best from June to August and the lower Zambezi is especially good for tiger fish from August to November. Zambezi Safaris are running two specific fishing trips this year - the "Upper and Lower Zambezi Expedition" and the "Zambezi Valley River and Lake Safari." - July 18, 2009 - Zambezi Safari & Travel Co Ltd
Exclusive Garda Lake Discovering Hidden Corner and Historical Private Properties
Jet Events has launched a new successful proposal “Exclusive Lake Garda,” a deluxe experience to discover Lake Garda - ever favourite destination of tourists coming from all over the world - under a new light. - July 17, 2009 - Jet Events di Coppola Claudia
Celebrity Equinox on Route to Official Launch - Celebrity Cruises
With less than six metres on either side, Celebrity Equinox - sister ship to Celebrity Solstice - left shipbuilder Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany to make the transit down the River Ems...backwards. - July 17, 2009 - Celebrity Cruises
SinglesCruise.com’s Halloween Cruise Provides a Holiday Treat for Single Adults
The singles cruise agency’s Halloween sailing is the most popular and anticipated cruise each year. - July 16, 2009 - SinglesCruise.com
Tall Sails & Ales: BC's First Craft Beer and Culinary Cruise by Sail
Calling everyone who likes a well-crafted glass of beer: Pack your bag and your taste buds for the first-ever craft beer tour by sailing ship in B.C., Canada. This October. - July 16, 2009 - Maple Leaf Adventures
ActiveTravel Asia Advises First Time Travelers Things to do in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia
Most first time travelers don’t know the habits of travel destinations. ATA suggests some things to do and not do in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia which helps travelers save time and money as well as travel safety - July 15, 2009 - Active Travel Asia
Travel + Leisure Recognizes Austin-Lehman Adventures as #1 Tour Operator in the World in Annual "Best" Awards
Austin-Lehman Adventures is named the "World's Best Tour Operator" by Travel + Leisure magazine in their 2009 Readers' Survey. Based on a perfect score of 100, ALA received an overall rating of 97.34, one of the highest ever recorded in the category in the 14 years T+L has conducted its prestigious survey. - July 14, 2009 - Austin-Lehman Adventures
Luxury Travel Company Seeks NZ, Australians and Asian Luxury Tour Operators
Luxury Travel (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) focus on Mice group planners, seeks NZ, Australians and Asia Luxury Tour Operators - July 12, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
ActiveTravel Asia (ATA) Promotes Pu Luong as Responsible Travel Destination in Vietnam
ATA supports responsible tourism in Pu Luong to preserve the nature and ethnic traditions and improve community’s life in this Reserve of Vietnam - July 11, 2009 - Active Travel Asia
Travel - Fall the Time for Wildlife Cruises in B.C.
Plan for a September or October adventure cruise in B.C. to hit prime bird, bear and whale viewing, says expert Maple Leaf Adventures. - July 09, 2009 - Maple Leaf Adventures
Africa Adventure Consultants Applauds Rwanda’s Improved Tourist Facilities
The safari experts at Africa Adventure Consultants saw first hand during a recent Rwanda safari that in addition to some of the most accessible gorilla trekking terrain, the country’s location and size make it one of Africa’s newest, emerging safari destinations. With Rwanda working... - July 09, 2009 - Africa Adventure Consultants
Luxury Travel Offers 1000 Free Vouchers for Holidaymakers
Luxury Travel Vietnam offers 1000 Vouchers for Amex, Visa and Amex Credit Cardholders to Holiday in Vietnam This Summer 2009. Luxury Travel Vietnam Company specializes in luxury travel tourism in Indochina through their well-known website www.luxurytravelvietnam.com. It provides luxury travelers... - July 08, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
New Website of Japanese Culture Experience Programs & Tours in Tokyo
Thirdagestyle corp., travel agency in Tokyo has opened a new website of Japanese Culture Experience programs & Tours for foreign visitors to Japan and foreign residents in Japan. - July 08, 2009 - Thirdagestyle
Luxury Travel Vietnam Company to Kick-Off the Summer Travel Season 2009
To Kick-off the Summer Travel Season 2009, Luxury Travel Vietnam Offers Discounts for 90 Days. - July 07, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Luxury Travel to Promote the Very Best of Thailand Luxury Tourism in a New Luxury Product
Luxury Travel Company adds new tour "Best Of Thailand 12 days" on sale with 4999 USD per couple. - July 07, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Luxury Travel Announces Top 25 Luxury Hotels and Resorts in Indochina
Indochina’s first luxury travel company has issued a list of their favorite hotels and resorts in the region. - July 07, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Launch of Luxury Travel 'Sale' Website
WAC Travel, specialists in luxury tailor-made adventure vacations have launched a new website, solely dedicated to special offers. - July 05, 2009 - WAC Travel
Tour Operator Introduces Arkansas’ First Luxury Eco-Lodge
WAC Travel, specialists in luxury tailor-made adventure vacations are launching a luxury eco-lodge in the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas. - July 05, 2009 - WAC Travel
Boutique Cat Ba Sunrise Resort Features on the Lux List This Summer
Luxury Travel Adds Boutique Cat Ba Sunrise Resort On the Lux List This Summer. Award winning luxury travel specialists have served the luxury travel industry since 2004 and have acquired first-hand knowledge about the luxury travel market in Vietnam. Luxury travel advisors have visited their... - July 05, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
The Nation of Why Not launched by Royal Caribbean
With the launch of the new brand concept - Nation of Why Not, the statement from Royal Caribbean (http://www.royalcaribbean.co.uk) is that ‘anything is possible.’ The new brand poses questions such as why not climb mountains at sea, ice-skate on the Equator or sunbathe past glaciers? - July 04, 2009 - Royal Caribbean International
In Response to the Current Economic Climate, Amazing Voyages Have Launched a Number of New Discounted Tours Throughout Latin America
The newly launched discounted tours include trips to Peru, Brazil, Costa Rica, Mexico and Argentina. Please see below for one such example which focuses on the cultural highlights of Peru. - July 03, 2009 - Amazing Voyages
NYC Local Tour Guides Get Royalty for Sharing Inside Scoop with Visitors
The insider's view of Central Park and 5th Avenue is best known by the local to.ur guides who receive a royalty, under a new program, to share their insights about landmarks, historic sites, shops and interesting triva with visitors using their cell phones calling a toll free number 800-909-1036 - July 03, 2009 - TourOnCell
Gap Adventures July 4th Sale Save 10% on Independent Tours
Just in time for July 4th and summer, G.A.P Adventures, the world’s leading small group adventure tour operator, offers 10-percent off any of its already affordable Independent Tours. All you have to do is quote promo code "Independence10" at time of booking. With over 300 tours... - July 03, 2009 - G Adventures
Totally Peru E.I.R.L, Announces New Machu Picchu and Galapagos Combined Tours
Totally Peru E.I.R.L, a travel specialist in Latin America has announced that they will expand their range of tours to include combined tours of Machu Picchu and the Galapagos Islands. - July 03, 2009 - Totally Peru E.I.R.L
Luxury Travel to Cast Travel Industry Vote for Best Travel Agency in Indochina
Luxury Travel Needs Travel Industry Vote for Best Travel Agency in Indochina for TTG Travel Awards 2009. - July 03, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Luxury Travel Vietnam Adds Cat Ba Island Resort and Spa On Lux List This Summer
A truly 4-Star Resort, Jewel in the Northern Region of Vietnam. Cat Ba Island Resort and Spa is the most beautiful island resort inside the World Natural Heritage Halong bay. Luxury Travel Company (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com ) Puts Cat Ba Island Resort and Spa on Sales and Recommends to luxury... - July 03, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Karma Trekkers Introduces TVentures Ethical Journey
The award winning television show Karma Trekkers launches "TVentures," small group trips that bring worldwide travelers to the unique destinations featured on the series. - July 02, 2009 - E.A.S.T Tours
Active Travel Asia Co-operates with NGO’s to Promote Responsible Travel in Vietnam
ATA and some owners of Adventure Tour Operators in Vietnam have a meeting with NGO’s representatives such as FFI and SNV with the purpose to support and promote responsible travel projects in Vietnam. - July 02, 2009 - Active Travel Asia
Luxury Travel Vietnam Announces 4 Vacancies in Hanoi Head Office
Luxury Travel Company is looking for 4 experienced travel advisors to join their award winning travel company. - June 29, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
African Safari Club Tour Operator - Supports Kenyan Communities
African Safari Club, the Kent based tour and cruise operator has been praised by charity organisations working to improve education and health in the rural Kenyan communities. M.E.A.K – Medical and Educational Aid to Kenya- a UK based charity run by volunteers, said of African Safari... - June 28, 2009 - African Safari Club
Luxury Travel Recommends the Sun Spa Resort Quang Binh Vietnam
Luxury Travel recommends to book in advance Sun Spa Resort Quang Binh in the peak season during the launch of a new route Saigon Dong Hoi. - June 27, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Luxury Travel Wants Local High End Tourism Market in Tough Times
Vietnam’s tourism authority is pinning high hopes on developing the local market as a niche in an effort to help the travel and hospitality industries maintain turnover in tough times and secure long-term sustainable development, said an official from VNAT in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The... - June 27, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Hi-Tech Travelers Exploring Chicago for Free
Hi-tech travelers can now explore Downtown Chicago for free with the latest Geogad Mobile Tour. Travelers can explore the top must-see destinations with their mobile phones, media players or even their Google Android smartphone using Geogad's free GPS-enable application. - June 26, 2009 - Geogad Inc
Luxury Travel Vietnam Has Just Launched Its Range of Luxury ‘Non-Packaged’ Holidays
Luxury Travel Vietnam Has Just Launched Its Range of Luxury ‘Non-Packaged’ Holidays. - June 25, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Shark Divers Announces New Great White Shark Location for Film and Television
Shark Divers CEO Patric Douglas will unveil the world’s newest white shark aggregation site exclusively for film and television productions on July 4th, 2009. “This new white shark site is a game changer,” says Douglas. “I have not seen anything as pristine, accessible, and... - June 25, 2009 - Shark Diver
Vietnam Luxury Tour Operator Develops MICE as Niche
Luxury travel Vietnam aims to be one of the most unique MICE companies providing customer best luxury MICE activities in South East Asia. - June 25, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Seapaths.com Invites Diving Enthusiasts to "Come Scuba Diving Off the Greek Islands - and We’ll Pick Up the Tab! Packages" for 2009 Spring and Summer Season
Seapaths.com has been providing high-quality all-inclusive yacht charters around the Greek islands since 1987. They offer themed excursion packages for couples, families and corporate trips. And from now until July 12, 2009, they’ll pick up the diving tab for parties booking an all-inclusive charter to the Greek island destination of their choice. - June 24, 2009 - Seapaths
Luxury Travel Company Invests in Its Employees in Tough Times
Luxury Travel Company Invests in their employees for developing the luxury tourism in Asia. There are several constraints in current tourism training, including inadequate and backward facilities and equipment, limited practical skills of teachers as well as poor collaboration between training... - June 23, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Luxury Travel Company Adds Princess d’Annam Resort & Spa on Lux's lLst
The Princess d’Annam Resort and Spa fuses New Vietnamese Tropical style with elegant post colonial architecture, Luxury Travel Company Adds Princess d’Annam Resort & Spa on Lux's list. - June 23, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd