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Gap Adventures Searching for Coolest Adventure Travel Intern
CEO of Toronto based adventure travel company looking for travel enthusiast to join team. - October 04, 2009 - G Adventures
Gap Adventures Honored as '2009 Tour Operator' at The Conde Nast Traveler World Savers Awards
CEO and Founder Bruce Poon Tip of Gap Adventures, the world’s leading small group adventure tour operator, was honored with the World Savers Award for ‘2009 Winner: Tour Operator' during the third annual Condé Nast Traveler World Savers Congress in New York City today. Since... - September 23, 2009 - G Adventures
New Multisport Adventure Tour Package to the North of Vietnam
Lotussia Travel has just launched a new multisport adventure tour to the Northern area of Vietnam. The 11-day tour packages will include the two most important travel highlights of Vietnam are trekking through colorful local hill tribe villages of Lao Cai province and kayak paddling in the middle... - September 13, 2009 - Lotussia Travel
Lotussia Travel Vietnam Launches Family Multi-Activity Adventure Tour Package
This 18-day package includes all the Vietnam essential travel highlights such as trekking in Sapa, kayaking in Halong bay world wonder, then cycling around Mekong delta and finally enjoying leisure holidays on the Vietnam most charming beach, Mui Ne, Phan Thiet. - September 11, 2009 - Lotussia Travel
Gap Adventures Honoured on Third Annual Conde Nast Traveler World Savers Awards
Gap Adventures Named One of the Top Companies Dedicated to Making a Difference in the World - September 11, 2009 - G Adventures
Gap Adventures Launches New Style of Adventure Travel
Adventure Company Offers New Discovery Adventures Trip Style - September 11, 2009 - G Adventures
Alabama’s Beaches Report Extremely Positive July Numbers
According to data released Thursday, families continued to travel in record numbers to Alabama’s Beaches, which resulted in several positive summer figures. - September 05, 2009 - Alabama Gulf Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau
Simply Crete Holidays to be One of the Few Operators in the Short Haul Tourism Sector to be Expanding Next Year
A policy of re-structuring and maintaining standards of service has enabled Simply Crete Holidays to be one of the few operators in the short haul tourism sector to be expanding their operation for 2010. - September 05, 2009 - Simply Crete Holidays
West Yellowstone, Montana Painted Buffalo Herd Raises $165,000 for Future Projects
Last weekend’s Painted Buffalo Events and annual West Yellowstone Regional Art Show were the culmination of three years of planning and preparation. The weekend culminated with the final live auction where the painted buffalo herd of 25 cows and 9 calves was sold for prices ranging from $2,000.00 to $17,000.00 each. - September 03, 2009 - West Yellowstone Chamber of Commerce
Surf Into the Fall with Gap Adventures, Affordable Surf Adventures Offered in South America
Gap Adventures, the world’s leading small group adventure tour operator, is offering affordable surf adventures in Brazil, Peru and Costa Rica this fall. With trips ranging in length from three to nine days, and prices starting at $749, who wouldn’t want to surf on some of the most... - September 03, 2009 - G Adventures
Gap Adventures Launches Two New Patagonia Tours
Ever wondered what the end of the earth looks like? Well take a trek to the Patagonia region at the bottom of South America and you’ll see for yourself how breathtaking the other side of the world is. Vast and desolate, Patagonia will have you reevaluating everything you know about the planet... - September 03, 2009 - G Adventures
Shrimp and Songs Rank Among Top Southeast Events for Fall 2009
Released by the STS, the fall 2009 Top 20 events list includes the 38th Annual National Shrimp Festival presented by Zatarain's and the Frank Brown International Songwriter’s Festival. - August 12, 2009 - Alabama Gulf Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau
West Yellowstone Montana Commemorates the 50th Anniversary of the 1959 Hebgen Lake Earthquake with a Weekend of Free Activities & Events
August 14 through 17 will be a great time to be in West Yellowstone. The line-up includes events commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Hebgen Lake Earthquake, annual Crazy Dayz sales, free entrance to Yellowstone on Saturday and Sunday and free “Music in the Park “ Saturday evening. Events commemorating the Hebgen Lake Earthquake will begin on Friday afternoon, August 14th and continue right through Monday the 17th. - August 09, 2009 - West Yellowstone Chamber of Commerce
Georgia Native Wins Big with Grand Gulf Getaway from AL Gulf Coast CVB
Joseph Holguin of Calhoun, Ga., won the online Grand Gulf Getaway sweepstakes from the Alabama Gulf Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau. - August 06, 2009 - Alabama Gulf Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau
Seasonal Savings for Fall Travelers to Yellowstone Park
Yellowstone fall visitors can enjoy affordable fall pricing on lodging and attractions from West Yellowstone, Montana located at the west entrance to Yellowstone National Park. Many businesses offer savings of 10 to 25% on lodging during August and September. For help in planning your Yellowstone... - August 03, 2009 - West Yellowstone Chamber of Commerce
Gulf Shores Beach Cleanest in South According to Leading Watchdog Group
According to a recently released report from the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) in Washington, D.C., the pristine sugar white shores of the Gulf Shores Public Beach ranked as one of 14 other locations – and the only the Southeast – to receive a perfect five star... - July 31, 2009 - Alabama Gulf Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau
Hilton Garden Inn Debuts in Armenia
Yerevan, the capital of Armenia, will soon be home to a world famous "Hilton Hotel"; one of an international chain of full-service hotels and resorts owned by the Hilton Hotels Corporation. As of 2008, there were 533 Hilton branded hotels across the world. The 534th will be constructed in Yerevan. - July 31, 2009 - Armenian Tourism Development Agency
Gap Adventures Partners with WorldNomads.com
Gap Adventures, together with WorldNomads.com and the National Geographic Channel, are sending one lucky budding travel photographer on a trip of a lifetime. The WorldNomads.com Travel Photography Scholarship is offering the opportunity to join an on-assignment National Geographic photographer in... - July 29, 2009 - G Adventures
Gap Adventures Celebrates Christmas - in July
Gap Adventures wants to make your 2009 holiday season even more festive with a special 10% off promotion on all tours departing December 15 to 31, 2009. Gap Adventures offers over 1000 itineraries at already affordable prices. And with an additional 10%, you could be saying ‘Happy... - July 29, 2009 - G Adventures
"Damn the Torpedoes" at the 145th Anniversary Celebration for the Battle of Mobile Bay
“Damn the Torpedoes” 145 years later as the Alabama Gulf Coast hosts the upcoming Battle of Mobile Bay weekend. Named to the Top 10 Events by the Alabama Tourism Department – which is celebrating the Year of Alabama History in 2009, this historic celebration is set for August 1st... - July 25, 2009 - Alabama Gulf Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau
Destination Lanarkshire – There’s a Web of Attractions to be Found
Lanarkshire Tourism Marketing Partnership has launched their new website www.visitlanarkshire.com. The exciting, interactive site will allow visitors to explore the wide range of visitor attractions which the area boasts. - July 25, 2009 - Lanarkshire Tourism Marketing Partnership
Five-Star Customer Service Program Expands Classes with New Leadership and Supervisory Curriculum
Continuing the success of its Five Star Southern Hospitality Program – which has now had numerous participants, program organizers recently unveiled a new leadership and supervisory curriculum targeting managers and other mid to upper level management at local hospitality and tourism... - July 23, 2009 - Alabama Gulf Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau
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.
West Yellowstone, MT Gets Ready to Rock with Suzy Bogguss; Add a Musical Weekend, July 24th & 25th to Your Yellowstone Trip
Black Mountain Productions presents Suzy Bogguss of Grammy & Country Music Award fame. This fantastic evening is a benefit for "Music in the Park." Tickets are $20.00 (adults) and $15.00 children (15 & under) and are available in Bozeman at Cactus Records. Call 406-646-7701 to reserve tickets in advance. The following evening, Brenn Hill, 2004 AWA Male Vocalist of the Year, will perform for free in the West Yellowstone City Park, starting at 7:00 PM. - July 19, 2009 - West Yellowstone Chamber of Commerce
Special E Helps Las Vegas Conventions and Events Go Green
Special E, a service that rescues leftovers from conventions & events, has chosen TimeWise to act as exclusive representative in Las Vegas. - July 18, 2009 - TimeWise, Inc.
Lodgings Go "Green" in St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches
From the beaches, through the historic district of the Nation’s oldest city, to the golfing destinations of Ponte Vedra and World Golf Village, accommodations in St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches are setting the pace for membership in the Florida Green Lodging Program. - July 10, 2009 - St. Augustine Visitors & Conventions Bureau
Holiday Weekend Brings Sparkling Success to Alabama’s Beaches
Emerging from a busy holiday weekend along Alabama’s Gulf Coast, tourism and hospitality businesses point to recent successes that are leading to a bright summer forecast along the 32 mile strip of sugar white sand. “Although Fourth of July is probably most on people’s minds, we... - July 09, 2009 - Alabama Gulf Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau
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
Three All-American Celebrations Planned for Gulf Shores and Orange Beach
As Uncle Sam is adding yet another candle to his birthday cake, guests to the Alabama Gulf Coast will be able to take in not one but three fireworks shows during a value-packed vacation to this family-friendly destination. First to light up the sky will be the Perdido Beach Resort on Friday, July... - June 25, 2009 - Alabama Gulf Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau
New Visa Policy Facilitates Visits to Armenia
In unprecedented steps to boost tourist arrivals, Armenia has introduced a new shorter stay visa for guests. - June 16, 2009 - Armenian Tourism Development Agency
Small Montana School Raises Money to Buy Their Painted Buffalo from Herd in West Yellowstone, Montana
“Every May since 1974, Arlee Montana’s 8th grade biology class has camped for 5 days in Yellowstone to experience the Park’s rich offerings of landscape, geology and wildlife.” This is the inscription found on the painted buffalo “Sunrise to Sunset in Yellowstone” created by Arlee artist Janet McGahan. This year on the way to Yellowstone, Ken Hill’s eighth grade class stopped to see their buffalo. Once home, they began raising money to purchase their painted buffalo in an August auction. - June 13, 2009 - West Yellowstone Chamber of Commerce
Family Travel Just Got Easier, G.A.P. Adventures Offers 15% Off All Family Adventure Tours
Gap Adventures wants to make planning your next family vacation a breeze. Until June 15, Gap Adventures is offering 15% off all Family Adventure tours*. Skip the all-inclusive resorts and run of the mill holidays, instead take your family on a trip they’ll truly cherish. Designed for family... - June 11, 2009 - G Adventures
50th Anniversary of the Hebgen Lake Earthquake Planned in West Yellowstone, Montana
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Hebgen Lake earthquake, the largest to hit Montana and Yellowstone in recent history. Four full days of activities and presentations from August 14th through August 17th, 2009 are planned to commemorate the event. Events will include: Geologic Guest Speakers, Survivor Talks and Guided Walks. Open House for 1959 Hebgen Lake earthquake Survivors, rescue workers and families, a Smokejumper Program and tales, and Memorial Service. - May 31, 2009 - West Yellowstone Chamber of Commerce
G.A.P Adventures Offers Terrific Value for American Travelers This Summer
G.A.P Adventures, the world’s leading group adventure tour operator, offers incredibly affordable trips and once-in-a-lifetime experiences that range from hiking the Inca Trail to Macchu Picchu to walking along the breathtaking Great Wall of China, with prices starting at just... - May 29, 2009 - G Adventures
New Direct Flight Connecting Armenia and Italy
Armenia’s efforts in targeting its tourism promotion at the Italian outbound market have paid off. MyAir company, in partnership with Festa Tour Avia will be commencing direct flights between Venice and Yerevan from June 5th. - May 28, 2009 - Armenian Tourism Development Agency
Top U.S. Travel Agency Releases Beta Version of VacationSuperSearch.com
Fox World Travel, one of the largest vacation travel agencies in the United States, has launched the public beta, or preview version of VacationSuperSearch.com. - May 27, 2009 - Fox World Travel
Bonaire is Pleased to Announce Insel Air Introduces Non-Stop Flights from Miami to Bonaire
The Tourism Corporation Bonaire today announces that Insel Air will be commencing a new weekly non-stop flight from Miami, Florida to Bonaire effective July 4, 2009. The flight will operate weekly on Saturdays throughout the year. - May 27, 2009 - BONHATA
Israel Ministry of Tourism - Pope Benedict XVI Visits the Western Wall
Pope Benedict XVI: “Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem.” Pope Benedict XVI continued his historic pilgrimage through the Holy Land earlier Tuesday, visiting the Western Wall in Jerusalem, the Roman-era Temple remnant that represents Judaism’s holiest place and the most-visited... - May 19, 2009 - Israel Ministry of Tourism
10% Growth in Armenian Tourist Arrivals Expected in 2009
Despite the financial crisis, and contrary to UNWTO global forecasts, Armenian tourist arrivals have experienced stable growth during the first quarter of 2009. - May 15, 2009 - Armenian Tourism Development Agency
G.A.P Adventures Makes National Geographic Traveler's Top Tours of a Lifetime List
G.A.P Adventures is pleased to announce that National Geographic Traveler magazine has selected G.A.P Adventures' Voodoo Trail as one of their Top Tours of a Lifetime for 2009. National Geographic Traveler lists 50 tours in three categories - active, classic and cultural. All the tours are... - May 14, 2009 - G Adventures
Estes Park Shuttle Operations Begin Saturday, June 27
This will be the fourth year free shuttle service has been provided by the Town of Estes Park. - May 03, 2009 - Estes Park Visitor's Center
Woolly Creatures and Creations Featured at Estes Park Festival
One of the largest events of its kind in the nation, the Wool Market features exhibits, demonstrations, competitions and a plethora of finished products created from natural fibers. - May 03, 2009 - Estes Park Visitor's Center
Orphaned Tiny Kangaroo Joey Lands Softly on His Feet at Wilderness Wanders Pt Lincoln South Australia
Wilderness Wanders Sightseeing and Outdoor Adventure Holidays based in Port Lincoln South Australia is the new home for "Steve" a gorgeous six month old Western Grey joey who's mother is yet another sad road accident fatality. Steve was brought to Wilderness Wanders proprietors Phil and... - April 28, 2009 - Wilderness Wanders
Alabama’s Beaches Flip for Friends, Fans and Followers
The Alabama Gulf Coast offers plenty of great features. Now visitors are invited to share their favorites on three online social contests. - April 22, 2009 - Alabama Gulf Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau
Wilderness Wanders Accepts Nomination for Travelling in Australia's 20 Best Experiences Awards 2009 in It's Debut Tourism Season
Wilderness Wanders proprietor Phil Porter has announced his acceptance of the nomination for inclusion in the 20 Best Experiences Awards for 2009. The nomination release is in time for the tourism venture's debut season to be highlighted at the Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE) being... - April 21, 2009 - Wilderness Wanders
Outstanding Sightseeing and Adventure Tour Experience with Wilderness Wanders Nominated in the Top 20 Australian Tourism Experiences 2009
Based in the friendly seaside town of Port Lincoln, South Australia boasting award winning hotel accommodation and where the fishing industry booms and the Melbourne Cup magic of Makybe Diva is honored, Wilderness Wanders invite you to explore beyond the tourist tracks. Stunning coastlines, massive sand dunes and secluded beaches of extraordinary beauty. No experience required and no heavy packs to carry. Designed for the non athletic. Fully catered with gourmet food and local wine. - April 20, 2009 - Wilderness Wanders
Vietnam Impressive – Great Summer Promotion
Lotussia Travel, a Hanoi based travel company which is specialized in providing adventure tailormade trips has just launched its biggest Summer Promotions campaign namely “Impressive Vietnam” targeting foreign tourists from Australia, France, UK, US, Germany, New Zealand, Singapore. - April 19, 2009 - Lotussia Travel
G.A.P Adventures Celebrates Earth Month 2009
G.A.P Adventures, the world’s leading adventure travel company, is spearheading a number of initiatives for Earth Month 2009 to raise awareness of the importance of minimizing environmental impact and travelling in a low impact and sustainable manner. The roots of Earth Month run deep at... - April 05, 2009 - G Adventures
Lotussia Travel Has Just Launched a Five-Day Trekking Tour Package to Sapa, Vietnam
Lotussia Travel has just launched a five-day trekking tour package to Sapa, Vietnam. This is an ideal option for people who want to experience the local life of the hill tribe ethnic minorities in the Northern area of Vietnam. Spend some days trekking to visit some minority villages including... - April 03, 2009 - Lotussia Travel
Universal Action Travel, Inc.
Releases March travel statistics - April 03, 2009 - Universal Action Travel, Inc.