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New Adventure Motorcycle Travel Center in the Middle of the World
Ecuador Freedom Bike Rental announced it has opened a new station for international motorcycle adventurers. - March 11, 2015 - Ecuador Freedom Bike Rental
Hawai’i Volcanoes Adds Artist-in-Residence Program
The Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park (HAVO) of the National Park Service, in cooperation with the non-profit National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF) announced today the expansion of its residency program to host a second artist for a 1-month December residency at the Park. The artist, to be... - March 08, 2015 - National Parks Arts Foundation
Vietnam Has Been Nominated for Vietnam and Asia’s Leading Tour Operator
The first travel firm from private sector, Luxury Travel Ltd. (luxurytravels.asia) has been nominated in "Vietnam’s Leading Tour Operator" and "Asia’s Leading Tour Operator" category at the 2015 World Travel Awards. - March 07, 2015 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Ride Costa Rica with "Unlimited" Options
Dirt Bike riders rejoice. The ultimate off-road dirt bike riding adventure with Costa Rica Unlimited has added two additional tours. The new tours cater to the opposites on the riding spectrum; casual off-road riders and wide-open adrenaline junkies. Explore Costa Rica from the seat of Yamaha WR off-road dirt bikes and return a better rider with a deeper knowledge of Costa Rica. - March 06, 2015 - Costa Rica Unlimited
Iberian Traveler Once Again Offers Exclusive 4-Day/3-Night VIP Packages for the Opening Days of the Fiesta De San Fermín and the Running of the Bulls in 2015
Iberian Traveler’s Sanfermín Tours offers clients the opportunity to join Peña Seattle de Sanfermines on a private balcony overlooking the Town Hall Square for the start of another exciting celebration of one of the world’s most popular festivals. - March 05, 2015 - Iberian Traveler
New Concept Takes Aim at Las Vegas VIP’s with One-of-a-Kind Mobile Firing Line
Shoot Las Vegas adds luxury VIP mobile firing line to its arsenal with more than 50 firearms, including fully automatic machine guns for guests to experience. - March 05, 2015 - Shoot Las Vegas
Stuart Humphreys, Leisure Management Plus “Back in the Game”
With bases in the United States, England & Tenerife, Leisure Management Plus has been re-launched by Stuart Humphreys after taking a 2 year hiatus from the leisure industry since "retiring" from his role with Wyndham Vacation Ownership in 2012. - March 05, 2015 - Leisure Management Plus
Leading the Way in Private Bicycle Trips in Italy, ItaliaOutdoors Food and Wine Releases Brand New Website
ItaliaOutdoors Food and Wine, the travel company that celebrates walking, hiking, skiing and bicycle trips in Italy and the great foods and wines to be found along the way, has released a brand new website. - March 05, 2015 - Italiaoutdoors Food and Wine
Legendary San Francisco Drag Queens Buy a Nightclub and Present "Sex and the City LIVE!"
SFs hottest new nightclub and cabaret venue, Oasis, is owned by legendary San Francisco Drag Queens, Heklina and D'Arcy Drollinger. They're bringing back their wildly popular "Sex And The City: Live!" every Thursday-Saturday in March. Perfect for bridal showers, girls night out, gay theater or just a rollicking good time on the town. Tickets and information at sfoasis.com. - March 03, 2015 - Oasis
Pennsylvania Senate Honors Major Travel-Meeting Plan Firm
GTI Travel, Inc., a local company, has been honored by the Senate of Pennsylvania. The firm, with headquarters at 111 Township Line Road, Jenkintown, Penn., was commended for “being in the forefront of providing expeditious and cost-saving services to a wide variety of businesses, large and small, in all 50 states.” - March 02, 2015 - GTI Travel
Grand Canyon Helicopter Tours Offers Hot New Flights for Spring Break 2015
Helicopter trips marked down just in time for the year’s first major holiday of 2015. Get yours. Book early. RSVP now. - March 02, 2015 - Grand Canyon Helicopter Tours
Namibia: Hunter-Gatherer Expedition Launched with the San Bushmen
Expedition company Secret Compass has launched a unique hunter-gather style expedition to Namibia's Kalahari desert. - February 25, 2015 - Secret Compass
Whispering Hope Stables Gets an “A” in Horse Care: Hay Analysis Shows Competitive Advantage
Whispering Hope Stables is a premier horse boarding facility located just 10 minutes from downtown Raleigh that defines its competitive advantage around horse care and the community. Most recently, Whispering Hope Stables had an independent nutritional analysis conducted on their Timothy hay, out... - February 24, 2015 - Whispering Hope Stables
JSwinetours: Wine Tour Planning 2015 Released
JSwinetours recently published its wine travel program for the 2015 season. Apart from the private tours and day tours in Alsace and Burgundy all year round, there will be a luxury Alsace tour in autumn and two luxury Tuscany tours, one in spring and one in autumn. All luxury tours are 5 days and... - February 20, 2015 - JSwinetours
Travel is Planned. Accidents Are Not. MASA Assist Will Take Care of You During an Unplanned Emergency or Unexpected Health Crisis.
When one travels, airline reservations and hotel accommodations are made in advance. However, they don't plan for emergencies or accidents in advance. MASA Assist provides benefits that allow travelers to have peace of mind knowing that they will be taken care of when traveling. - February 17, 2015 - MASA Assist
Blue River Resort & Hot Springs Receives the Fodor’s Choice 2015 Distinction from Fodor’s Travel
Every year, editors from Fodor’s Travel, one of the leading names in accurate travel information, recognize the top 15% of their listed properties and activities for the Fodor’s Choice award. - February 17, 2015 - Blue River Resort
Spiceroads Cycle Tours Launches Bicycle Tour in Madagascar
Discover unique species of animals and plants as you cycle and hike through a country so incomparable to anywhere else in the world it is dubbed the "eighth continent." - February 13, 2015 - SpiceRoads Co., Ltd
Say "I Do" to the New Wedding Packages at Casa Dorada Los Cabos
To capitalize on Los Cabos’ sunny warm temperatures and beachfront location overlooking the Sea of Cortez, Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa is offering special wedding packages with different price range to suit all guests’ needs. The five-star beachfront resort, located in Cabo... - February 11, 2015 - Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa
Kilimanjaro Stage Run Set for October 17-27, 2015
Registration is open now for the fully supported 11-day package that offers endurance runners a unique opportunity to run 162 miles along rugged, challenging dirt paths and footpaths around Africa's highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro. - February 11, 2015 - Summit Expeditions & Nomadic Experience
Understanding Travel Insurance and MASA Assist Emergency Transportation Coverage Can Help Eliminate Travel Woes
Elderly travel has increased. So has the number of accidents and medical emergencies on the road. Seniors, who travel, should assess their insurance coverage. One misconception that many seniors or elderly travelers have is that their premium credit card program provides medical evacuation. Learn the differences between the travel insurance and MASA Assist emergency transportation coverage services available. - February 10, 2015 - MASA Assist
Final Lodging Results: 2014 Was a Great Year for VenturaCountyWest
New data released by Smith Travel Report (STR), which tracks hotel transaction statistics, show that hotel occupancy rates in VenturaCountyWest (Camarillo, Oxnard and Ventura) increased significantly in 2014 over 2013. - February 10, 2015 - Ventura County Lodging Association
Family Friendly Maple Madness Tour at Bissell Maple Farm Coming in March
During this family-friendly event, visitors will enjoy horse-drawn wagons rides, glimpse the acres of maple trees tapped for sap collection, and experience the state-of-the-art sap evaporator on guided tours of the sugar house before enjoying a free pancake breakfast featuring Bissell Maple Farm’s own maple syrup. Local bluegrass musicians will add a lively backdrop to the sweet and tasty fun. This unique event gives visitors a chance to learn first-hand how pure maple syrup is made. - February 04, 2015 - Bissell Maple Farm
Tripping.com Adds Nearly 5,000 Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Vacation Rentals with New WeNeedaVacation.com Partnership
Tripping.com users can now compare the prices and availability of thousands of Cape Cod’s famous Colonial Era vacation rentals. - February 04, 2015 - Tripping
All Inclusive Holidays – Good for Tourists, Not so Good for Local Communities
According to a Tourism Concern survey of over 1700 holidaymakers the majority (55%) thought that the shift towards all-inclusive holidays is a negative development. However most of the sample believed that tourists benefited from all-inclusive holidays, but at the same time thought local communities were made worse. - January 31, 2015 - Tourism Concern
World Sound Healing Day - February 14, 2015 - A Sonic Valentine for Earth
"Become a Sonic Co-Creator," says sound pioneer Jonathan Goldman (www.healingsounds.com). Send a Healing "AH" sound to the planet with your voice! Attend or plan a local World Sound Healing Day event, join with online participants at www.templeofsacredsound.org or from wherever you are. - January 29, 2015 - Healing Sounds
Get Away on a "Pop-Up" 340 Km Cycle Tour This Chinese New Year
Wind through rice fields, pose with a 130m high Buddha, sample local grape juice and enjoy the ocean breeze as you cycle past some of Thailand’s beautiful beaches. - January 28, 2015 - SpiceRoads Co., Ltd
Treetop Quest Will Open a New Treetop Obstacle Course & Zip-Lining in March 2015
Treetop Quest Dunwoody will open this March at Brook Run Park, in Dunwoody, GA an aerial adventure park (or treetop obstacle course) and will showcase no less than 52 obstacles and 12 zip-lines in 4 courses. - January 28, 2015 - Treetop Quest
Rockaway Beach Clubs Restoration Takes Off with Artist-In-Residence Programs
Two legendary Beach Clubs that sustained serious facility damage from 2012’s Hurricane Sandy have just announced a new Artist-in-Residence program coordinated by the non-profit National Park Arts Foundation. With this program, NYC-based artists, carefully selected by a world-renowned panel of... - January 26, 2015 - National Parks Arts Foundation
Timberline Adventures Responds to Growing Demand for Custom Bicycle Tours
The demand for custom and private tours continues to grow, as Timberline Adventures responds to requests for a variety of trips including: bike club trips, alumni association reunions, family reunions and business retreats. - January 22, 2015 - Timberline Adventures
Morocco is First African Tour from SpiceRoads Cycle Tours
SpiceRoads Cycle Tours expands into North Africa with the launch of its first tour in Morocco. - January 21, 2015 - SpiceRoads Co., Ltd
Vietnam Tour Prices Lower in 2015
According to Handetour.Com’s travel experts, Vietnam Tour Prices will be lower in 2015 due to the decrease of gasoline and the increase of hotel rooms 1 - Land transport prices are estimated to decrease 5-10% in 2015 2 - Domestic airfares are estimated to decrease 15-17% in 2015 2 –... - January 20, 2015 - Handetour
Sioux Falls Wedding Officiants, of Sioux Falls, SD Were Recently Awarded with the Couples’ Choice Award, 2015
One of the most prestigious awards in the business of wedding officiants, the Couples’ Choice Award renders any wedding officiant service provider as a part of the highly reputed topmost 5 percent among Officiant businesses in the country. Recently this great recognition was awarded to the Sioux Falls Wedding Officiants company for the year 2015. This great honor stands testament to the consistent reception of outstanding reviews from their satisfied clients on Wedding Wire. - January 17, 2015 - Sioux Falls Wedding Officiants
Timberline Adventures Invited to Sit on Bicycle Panel at Mountain Tourism Conference
In recognition of Timberline Adventures' reputation for creating excellent high country bicycle tours, Co-Owner Dave Harris has been invited to take part in an expert panel on bicycle tourism at the ASSEMBLY conference to be held in Denver this month. - January 17, 2015 - Timberline Adventures
Soft Enduro Motorcycle Tour in Transylvania
Soft enduro Motorcycle Adventure in Transylvania is a 7 day itinerary in the heart of the country, offering rides on some of the best soft enduro roads in the West Carpathians - Sunset Mountains. - January 17, 2015 - Adventure Motorcycle Tours - Transylvania Live
Grand Canyon Helicopter Tours Celebrates 2015 with Great Flight Deals
Make 2015 a year to remember. Take a helicopter tour. Flights on sale now. Book one before they are sold out. - January 12, 2015 - Grand Canyon Helicopter Tours
Mark Your Calendars for the Hottest Festival of the Summer: The 14th Annual NC Blackberry Festival on July 11th
14th annual NC Blackberry Festival, scheduled for Saturday, July 11, 2015 from 10am to 4pm in Historic Lenoir. The festival will again fill historic Lenoir with outstanding festivities including the Colossal Cobbler Brigade Parade with the largest patchwork of delicious Blackberry Cobbler to be enjoyed by the festival goers, as well as the Blackberry Princess Pageant, Blackberry Eating Contests, Live Entertainment, Children's Activities and hundreds of artisan and food vendors. - January 10, 2015 - Caldwell Chamber of Commerce
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Promotes "Turn of Year" Sales Campaign – Featuring Mr. Fred. Olsen Junior Himself
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has launched a promotional sales campaign on 18 digital TV channels, which will run until 24th January 2015, to showcase its ‘The more you book, the more you save’* cruise sale, its innovative ‘Enjoyment Promise’* and its wide range of regional UK... - January 09, 2015 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Coast-to-Coast Expedition to Summit Madagascar’s Highest Mountain
In May 2015, a Secret Compass expedition team will attempt a coast-to-coast crossing of Madagascar, summiting the island’s highest peak Mount Maromokotro (2,876m) en route. - January 09, 2015 - Secret Compass
Just Two Weeks Left for Early-Bird Registration
The 2015 Northwest Travel Writers Conference calls travel writers to connect with NW tourism industry. - January 08, 2015 - Northwest Travel Writers Conference
The Napa Valley Wine Train Announces a New and Exclusive Winter Train
The Napa Valley Wine Train’s most popular dining car, the Champagne Vista Dome, is even more exclusive this winter during the midweek, Vista Dome Premier Train. The Vista Dome Premier, which is limited to 56 passengers per train, is only available on select weekdays during the winter months. This intimate train is not the regular Wine Train and features the same menu and elevated dining of the traditional Vista Dome experience, with the added privacy of a smaller consist. - January 08, 2015 - Napa Valley Wine Train
Book Your "All Inclusive Holiday" with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines in 2015/16
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has launched a new brochure – "All Inclusive Holidays" – targeted specifically at the "yet to cruise" market. The brochure contains simple, all inclusive pricing, based on one cabin type, and tackles some of the perceived challenges of... - January 07, 2015 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Experiential Travel Products and Five-Star All Inclusive Cruises to Introduce at ATF Myanmar 2015
Luxury travel is becoming more experiential and personal. The growth of the experiential travel market is well reported and Vietnam has developed many such experiences for 2015 such as first five-star all inclusive Emperor Cruises in Nha Trang Bay. - January 05, 2015 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Starry Arabian Nights at Desert Safari Dubai
Desert Rangers introduces its new camp with traditional design to enjoy the ever famous desert safari Dubai. - December 22, 2014 - Desert Rangers Travel & Tourism LLC
Voltras Agent Network Awarded Indonesia Leading Travel Technology Provider 2014/2015
For the second year in a row, Voltras Agent Network (www.travelagent.co.id) awarded Indonesia Travel and Tourism Awards (ITTA) 2014/2015 for Indonesia Leading Travel Technology Provider category. ITTA Foundation and Binus Business School presented awards at the Gala Dinner Night on December 15th, 2014 at Ritz Carlton Jakarta. ITTA is the most prestigious award ceremony in the Indonesian travel industry. - December 20, 2014 - PT Voltras Travel
Casa Dorada Presents Unbeatable Group & Incentive Rewards for 2015
Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa, a five-star property in Cabo San Lucas, recently released a Group & Incentive Rewards Program to offer organizations the best value and enhance each participant’s experience. With incentive travel programs on the rise this year, more organizations... - December 18, 2014 - Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa
The Popular Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa Celebrates 20 Years of Guests Having Fun Nude Vacations, December 19th
On December 19th, 1994 Tom and Mary Clare Mulhall took a big leap of faith starting the first clothing optional resort and spa out west that catered to couples on vacation, especially first time skinny dippers. And in that 20 years time guests from around the world come back year after year making it one of the most popular of all resorts out west - December 16, 2014 - The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa
Cycle, Trek and Horse Ride Mongolia with SpiceRoads Cycle Tours
SpiceRoads is reaching higher altitudes with the launch of a multi-activity tour across the magnificent rugged plains of Mongolia. - December 15, 2014 - SpiceRoads Co., Ltd
Grand Canyon Tours' Helicopter Rides for New Years 2014
New Years Eve 2014 is rapidly approaching. Make it an event to remember. Take a helicopter ride. Best flights are on sale now. - December 15, 2014 - Grand Canyon Helicopter Tours
Washoe County Proclamation to Protect Nevada's Wild Horses and Burros
On Dec 9, the Washoe County Commission signed and unanimously voted in favor of the Resolution for Wild Horse and Burro Protection in Northern Nevada. Hidden Valley Wild Horse Protection Fund joins in the celebration of this momentous occasion as it prepares for the launch of a cooperative agreement between the State of Nevada and local and national non-profit organizations to humanely manage the historic Virginia Range horses. - December 10, 2014 - Hidden Valley Wild Horse Protection Fund
A Shortage of Qualified Tourism Workers Discussed at ASEAN Mutual Recognition Arrangement for Travel Professionals Conference
The travel guru, Pham Ha, Founder and CEO of Luxury Travel (www.facebook.com/luxurytravelcompany), has been invited by European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam, to be a keynote speaker on the theme "Training and Education in Tourism and Experiences of the Travel Industry." - December 05, 2014 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd