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G.A.P Adventures Launches 60 New Trips in Asia
60 new Asian adventures at 10% off. For the price of your weekly dry cleaning, you can cleanse your spirit in Nepal. - October 24, 2008 - G Adventures
Founder of Latin Excursions – Eric Sheets – Named to Travel + Leisure’s A-List for 4th Consecutive Year
Eric Sheets, founder of Latin Excursions, a luxury travel company, has been enlisted in Travel+Leisure's A-list for the 4th consecutive year. Latin Excursions offers a new vision of South America travel. - October 23, 2008 - LatinExcursions.com
Sculpture by Don F. Wiegand to Honor Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi and the Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty Club (SLC), a worldwide organization founded in 1991, will be presenting a bronze bas-relief sculpture by internationally recognized sculptor Don F. Wiegand on October 31, 2008, to the mayor of Colmar, France. The sculpture is being donated by the SLC and The Wiegand Foundation Inc. - October 20, 2008 - Statue of Liberty Club
PeakAdventureTour.com Announces Fixed Departure Date for Snow Trekking in Ladakh
PeakAdventureTour.com India’s leading name in tour and travel world announces dates for snow Trekking Tour. Snow Trekking tour will be taken into the hearts of Leh Ladakh and include Chandrashila chopta trekking, frozen river trekking, snow leopard trekking, dodital trekking and so on. - October 19, 2008 - Peak Adventure Group
Peak Adventure Tours Successfully Done Gangotri – Gomukh - Tapovan Trek for 190 Peoples
Peak Adventure Tours, the most prominent adventure tour group manages one of the biggest and most successful trekking trips ever in the history of Uttarakhand. Almost a crew of 190 from Gujarat police (almost every designation like Adi. DG to sub-inspectors) was taken to Gangotri – Gomukh - Tapovan trekking. - October 17, 2008 - Peak Adventure Group
SpiritLine Cruises Adds Charleston’s Largest Passenger Boat to Fleet
Noticed a new lady cruising Charleston Harbor? SpiritLine Cruises and Fort Sumter Tours have recently added the Spirit of the Lowcountry to their fleet as the largest commercial passenger vessel in Charleston, with three decks and room for more than 500 passengers. She will transport visitors to... - October 17, 2008 - Spiritline Cruises
Free Nights and Daily Breakfast in Bora Bora Luxury with easyTahiti.com
Enjoy the luxurious InterContinental Le Moana Resort with this exclusive promotion and save $800 per person. - October 16, 2008 - easytahiti.com
Independence Visitor Center Announces the Promotion of Lauren Tosti to Director of Marketing and Communications
The Independence Visitor Center Corporation (IVCC) has announced the appointment of Lauren Tosti to Director of Marketing and Communications, effective October 6, 2008. Tosti, who previously served as Marketing Manager, will be responsible for planning, budgeting, implementing, and measuring all marketing initiatives and special programming related to the Visitor Center with the ultimate goal of driving visitation. - October 15, 2008 - Independence Visitor Center
Reenactment of the 1792 Colonial Election at the Independence Visitor Center
On Tuesday, October 28, the candidates of 1792 will meet at the Independence Visitor Center for a second chance to claim a part of American history. Locals and visitors alike will have an exclusive opportunity to meet the famous candidates—George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, George Clinton and Aaron Burr—and cast their votes for President. The event, designed to remind voters that every vote counts, takes place from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. - October 15, 2008 - Independence Visitor Center
Truffle Hunting and Truffle Market Tour for Nero Norcia Truffle Fair 2009, Italy
Love Umbria, Italian gourmet tour specialists, announces the launch of a Truffle Tour to coincide with the 46th edition of the “Nero Norcia” Black Truffle Fair which will take place in Norcia, Italy in February 2009. The “Nero Norcia” Black Truffle Fair, also known as... - October 15, 2008 - Love Umbria Limited
G.A.P Adventures Announces New Trips to Morocco
Save 10% on exciting new adventures in Morocco. - October 10, 2008 - G Adventures
G.A.P Adventures Introduces New Ways to Experience Turkey
G.A.P Adventures, the world’s leading adventure travel company, is pleased to announce new trips to Turkey. - September 25, 2008 - G Adventures
Two New Wine Tours from BKWine - Launch of Spring Travel Program 2009
The specialist tour organiser BKWine has launched the spring program 2009 with two new wine and food tours. The destinations include Périgord (with truffles, duck and wine), and the wins and food of the Alentejo in Portugal. The detailed programs are available on www.bkwine.com. “The... - September 25, 2008 - BKWine AB
Africa Adventure Consultants’ Animal Experience of a Lifetime
Africa Adventure Consultants’ Serengeti Classic Private Camps safari was honored in this month’s National Geographic Traveler magazine as one of the top twelve best Animal Experiences of a Lifetime. As described by the magazine, “The spectacle of 1.5 million wildebeest plus... - September 24, 2008 - Africa Adventure Consultants
Epicurean Ways Takes Travelers on a Food and Wine Tour of Southern Spain for Thanksgiving
Epicurean Ways announces a Thanksgiving in Spain Culinary Tour. An intimate small-group journey through Andalucía in southern Spain highlights authentic regional cuisine, premier wines, renowned Andalusian chefs and private tours. - September 20, 2008 - Epicurean Ways
Portugal & Spain Invest in Promoting Iberian Peninsula as Single Destination
PortugalSpainBoth.com Offers Leisure Travelers New Online Content, “Deals” and Fulfillment Services. - September 19, 2008 - Portugal? Spain? Both.
New Sensational European Adventures at 10% off from G.A.P Adventures
For the price of a typical morning commute, explore quaint medieval European towns. - September 19, 2008 - G Adventures
The Number of Medical Tourists in Czech Republic Still Growing
Foreign customers discover diagnosis possibilities in the Czech Republic. - September 19, 2008 - Spa-Resorts.cz
Kent Redding Featured as "Green Travel" Expert on Travel Trade Panel
Kent Redding, president of Africa Adventure Consultants, was featured this weekend on a panel discussion on the topic of “Green Travel Trends” as part of the Association for the Promotion of Tourism to Africa’s (APTA) National Forum. Africa Adventure Consultants operates carbon neutral safaris in Africa. - September 18, 2008 - Africa Adventure Consultants
Universal Action Travel - Tech Expansion Continues Satisfying Travelers
Recent technological advances by Universal Action Travel has satisfied travelers in the way they submit and process their reservations. - September 17, 2008 - Universal Action Travel, Inc.
CruisingOn.com to Host Virtual Event During Nationwide "World's Largest Cruise Night" Promotion
On October 16, 2008 CruisingOn.com will join thousands of cruise-selling travel agents in the World’s Largest Cruise Night, an exciting event in which travel agencies across North America band together to provide consumers with a world of information on cruise vacations. If they choose,... - September 13, 2008 - CruisingOn.Com
Clear Skies, Great Diving and No Hurricanes in Nassau, Bahamas
Stuart Cove’s Dive Bahamas is happy to report that Hurricane Ike passed Nassau hundreds of miles to the South leaving them with sunny skies, a light breeze and great diving. This photo was taken this morning as divers boarded one of their new custom 46’ Newton dive boats for a two tank... - September 11, 2008 - Stuart Cove
Moon Handbooks Philadelphia is Here; Independence Visitor Center Hosts Book Launch Party on 9/19/08
The first edition of Moon Philadelphia, written by Philadelphia native and journalist Karrie Gavin, is now available online and will be in bookstores nationwide in early September. The release party will be held in the ballroom at the Independence Visitor Center (6th and Market Streets) on Friday, September 19, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Media, tourism and hospitality leaders, and others are invited. Guests are asked to RSVP to moonphilly@gmail.com by September 12, 2008. - September 11, 2008 - Independence Visitor Center
Lynne Cheney Reveals Her New Book, We the People: The Story of Our Constitution, to Local Students at Independence Visitor Center
On Wednesday, September 17, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., wife of Vice President Dick Cheney, Lynne Cheney, will give a brief lecture, followed by a book signing of her newly-released children’s book at the Independence Visitor Center (6th & Market Streets). - September 10, 2008 - Independence Visitor Center
Independence Visitor Center’s 4th Annual “Battle of the Soft Pretzels”
On Friday, October 3, the dough will fly once again. It is sure to be a fight to the finish when the fourth annual “Battle of the Soft Pretzels” commences at the Independence Visitor Center (located at 6th & Market Streets) from noon – 2:00 p.m., in honor of National Pretzel Month. - September 10, 2008 - Independence Visitor Center
Santa’s Gift to Gloomy UK
In the face of economic doom and gloom in the UK families are still booking Lapland trips to meet the real Santa Claus, in their thousands. Santa holiday specialist Esprit Holidays said “We have more early bookings for families to visit Father Christmas this year than ever before. Despite... - September 10, 2008 - Esprit Holidays
A New Traveling Guide in Indonesia; voltras travel’s Sales Office Launched
voltras travel Sales Office which is located at Tanjung Priok area, offers travel solutions, including flights and hotels, domestic and international. - September 06, 2008 - voltras travel
First Company to Receive an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) in Belize
Astrum Helicopters is the first Company to Receive an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) in Belize. - September 05, 2008 - Astrum Helicopters
G.A.P Adventures Holds Travel Photo Story Contest
G.A.P Adventures, a world leader in adventure travel, is encouraging travellers to share the stories that inspired their best photos. - August 29, 2008 - G Adventures
Spanish Wine and Olive Oil Tasting Event
Epicurean Ways and the Market Street Wine Shop led a Spanish wine and olive oil tasting event on Monday, August 25, 2008, in the Pink Warehouse in Downtown Charlottesville, Virginia. - August 26, 2008 - Epicurean Ways
Korea Tourism and Charming Asia Announces Partnership
Charming Asia joins Korea Tourism Organization with its “Korea, Sparkling” brand to heavily promote one of Asia’s fast emerging travel destinations. - August 22, 2008 - Charming Asia
Planeterra Helps Treat Blindness in Tibet
Planeterra, G.A.P Adventures’ non-profit foundation, has raised funds to donate to the Seva Canada Society, an international non-governmental organization dedicated to the elimination of preventable and treatable blindness. The goal is to support an eye camp in Tibet. The eye camp will be... - August 21, 2008 - G Adventures
Holiday Amazon Cruise with GreenTracks
The GreenTracks Amazon Cruise is an ecotour on the Amazon River and its tributaries. You will explore the upper reaches of the exotic Amazon in Peru, one of the world's greatest ecosystems on a colorful Amazon riverboat. - August 20, 2008 - GreenTracks, Inc.
Zen Resort Bali Surya Meditation and Ayurveda Retreat: Inner Peace and Divine Healing Power with Swathimaa and Raymond Prohs
Zen Resort situated in a serene and peaceful environment in north Bali, surrounded by rice fields, vineyards and natural forest, is the venue of this September 2008 Bali Surya meditation and ayurveda retreat with international healers and renowned teachers Swathimaa and Raymond Prohs, both senior students of the Indian Saint Sri Kaleshwar who is the first to reveal the actual spiritual practices of India’s saints to Western students. - August 20, 2008 - Zen Resort Bali
Premier Cities Paris and Prague Up on TravelGuide.TV Travel Video Website
Joining the TravelGuide collection, Paris and Prague are two of the top Europe city destinations. Stunning views of these historical cities come to life in the sharp tourism videos – 9 for each city with the wonderful visitor attractions in high quality visuals. France is the top city destination while many visitors to Prague say “fun” is the main reason for their visit. Webmasters with Prague and Paris sites can embed the videos from TravelGuide.tv set up by Stephen O’Shaughnessy of Dublin. - August 16, 2008 - TravelGuide.TV
Chocolate Lover’s Tour Eurochocolate 2008 in Perugia, Italy
Love Umbria today announced the launch of a Chocolate Lovers’ Tour to coincide with Eurochocolate 2008 which takes place this year from 18th to 26th October in Perugia, Italy. - August 16, 2008 - Love Umbria Limited
New Charming Asia GoldValue Tours Target the Budget Traveler
With interests to travel to Asia rising up to an all-time high, Charming Asia announces its new tour series to target the larger pool of budget and casual travelers. - August 15, 2008 - Charming Asia
Inner Maldives Holidays Selected as Host Buyer for PATA Travel Mart 2008
Inner Maldives Holidays is pleased to announce that the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has selected Inner Maldives Holidays as a Host Buyer for PATA Travel Mart 2008. PATA - a non-profit travel trade association serving government tourist offices, airlines, hotels and other travel-related... - August 08, 2008 - Inner Maldives Holidays
Playa Suites Acapulco Completes Major Renovation Project - Investment Focuses on Security, Convenience and "Going Green"
The Playa Suites Hotel in Acapulco has recently completed a million-dollar (USD) renovation project that improves amenities and enhances guest safety and security with the added benefit of reducing the resort’s eco-footprint. - August 02, 2008 - Playa Suites Acapulco
New York City Tourist Vids Up on TravelGuide.TV Website
TravelGuide.TV’s New York subdomain has come onstream with videos on the topics tourists look for, like New York Attractions, New York Restaurants. In all 25 cities are in the first phase of TravelGuide.TV followed by a further 25 by the end of 2008. A key feature of the website is its zippy directness – click and play the high quality travel videos. According to Stephen O’Shaughnessy “New York just had to be one of our first cities – the Big Apple is such a tourist magnet.” - August 02, 2008 - TravelGuide.TV
Wander Around Finland's Favorite City with Travel Videos from Helsinki.tv
Wander around Helsinki with www.helsinki.tv a new website with nine tourist videos plus map, weather, reservations and information from the TravelGuide.TV team. With the easy-to-recall name, the videos give an insight to the City. Tourism in Helsinki is growing faster than the average for Europe and it is a round the year destination. A key sector is the thriving congress and exhibition trade. The new website gives visitors an appreciation of what to expect on their visit. - July 30, 2008 - TravelGuide.TV
G.A.P Adventures Announces Launch of Affiliate Marketing Program
G.A.P Adventures, the world leader in adventure travel, announced today its partnership with Commission Junction, a global leader in affiliate marketing and the leader in driving revenue for the travel industry through the affiliate marketing channel. G.A.P Adventures is one of the first adventure... - July 28, 2008 - G Adventures
Switzerland Flexi Tours Launches Online Hotels Booking Service
Among numerous major online hotel reservations, Switzerlandflexitours is specially designed to satisfy the thirst of modern tour seeker. Any quarries regarding locality of the particular hotel, number of vacant rooms and amenities of hotel are now just a single click away from you. - July 28, 2008 - Flexi Tours
Auckland City of Sails Goes Sailing Into Video World
Auckland.TV has great tourist videos dealing with tourism topics and gives a feel for the awesome atmosphere of the City. The name dates back to the time of sailing ships and also Auckland as a stopover on round the world sailing races. The videos give a glimpse of the multifaceted cultural heritage and the website has a reservations area, Forum and Directory. The videos can be embedded on any website and this can be done from the Syndication area. Auckland TV is part of TravelGuide.TV - July 23, 2008 - TravelGuide.TV
Boston Tourists get Brilliant Videos from TravelGuide.TV
Boston joins the TravelGuide.TV collection of major world tourist destinations with brilliant videos designed with the City visitor in mind. All the typical tourist topics are covered in video – Attractions, Tours, Hotels, etc plus informative text. “Boston Video TravelGuide”, according to Stephen O’Shaughnessy, “is a natural for us” given the ties between Boston and Ireland. The site also has a Forum, Directory and the Boston Videos can be downloaded and embedded free on any site. - July 16, 2008 - TravelGuide.TV
First Annual "Hot Mamas Skills Clinic" to Teach Mountain Biking Skills to Fun-Seeking Women
Announcing Mountain Biking Marin’s first annual “Hot Mama’s Skills Clinic” at China Camp State Park on Sunday August 17th. A fun event taught by women for women organized by 2006 Downhill US Champion, Celia Graterol. - July 02, 2008 - Mountain Biking Marin
Video Travel Guides - New Generation from TravelGuide.TV
www.travelguide.tv launches Video Guides for major Cities. Now, the arrival of video tourist guides covering major city destinations across the world. In a move forward from the online text based tourism guides of the last decade TravelGuide.TV presents video travel guides for major cities. On a... - June 29, 2008 - TravelGuide.TV
Y explore Yosemite Adventures Announces Agreement with Naturalist David Lukas
Renowned author agrees to lead Naturalist Excursion Series for popular Yosemite adventure company. - June 15, 2008 - Y explore Yosemite Adventures
G.A.P Adventures Announces New Polar Expedition Ship
G.A.P Adventures, a world leader in adventure travel, has announced the purchase of a new ship, the M/S Expedition, and the relaunch of its polar expedition program, commencing on January 4, 2009. - June 13, 2008 - G Adventures
DolphinGroupTravel.com Helps Upscale Travelers and Corporations Arrange Villa Rental, Jet and Yacht Charter and Exotic Car Usage in Mexico's Riviera Maya
DolphinGroupTravel.com is a luxury - travel consulting firm specializing in exotic vacations to Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. They are located in the U.S. and in Playa del Carmen Mexico. Through years of relationship building, they have forged strong ties with leaders in the upscale travel industry... - June 07, 2008 - dolphingrouptravel.com