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Last Minute Valentine’s and February Half-Term Deals from Pierre & Vacances
Families still looking for a last minute half term holiday this February can find great deals from European self-catering accommodation specialist Pierre & Vacances. As previously predicted, ski sales at Pierre & Vacances properties in the French Alps and Pyrenees have been extremely high for half term week and there is now very limited availability at ski properties during this period. - February 10, 2010 - Pierre & Vacances Group
Gap Adventures Launches Largest Global Online Contest in Company History
Contest gives adventure-seekers the chance to develop and embark on their dream trip. - February 10, 2010 - G Adventures
Luxury Travel Vietnam Group to Launch a New Luxury Vietnam Tour for German High End Travelers at ITB 2010
Vietnamese luxury travel operator Luxury Travel Company is showcasing its luxury tailor-made tourism services at the annual travel trade show in Berlin from March 10th to 14th, 2010. The company is presenting its tailored tours to Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar to 180,000 visitors... - February 09, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Emerald Memories Inc. Launches TripShock.com for Online Attraction Booking
Emerald Memories Inc. is proud to announce their new website launch. The website will be named TripShock! and will allow visitors to book activities, attractions and restaurant certificates online throughout the Northwest Florida area. The website will feature videos, pictures and reviews along... - February 07, 2010 - TripShock
Epicurean Ways Offers Classic Spanish Food and Wine Trip in 2010
Epicurean Trip includes cooking classes with noted Spanish chefs in Seville and Madrid, tapas tours, and visits to Sherry bodegas in Andalucía. - February 07, 2010 - Epicurean Ways
TEFL Institute’s Summer Abroad Experience – Not Just for College Students
TEFL Institute's summer abroad experience offers native English speakers the chance to see the world and have the adventure of a lifetime. The Chile and Spain summer programs are excellent ways to immerse oneself in an exotic and foreign culture and provide English language instruction to eager learners. - February 07, 2010 - TEFL Institute
Tips for UK Holidaymakers: Don’t Skimp on Travel Insurance Says Holidays-Direct
British holidaymakers are offered advice by Holidays-Direct.co.uk the online travel agency, to ensure they take out the correct travel insurance cover, as well as tips to ensure holidaymakers enjoy their holiday. - February 07, 2010 - Holidays-Direct
Tour d’Afrique Announces a Dream Bicycle Expedition for January 2011 Spinning the Indian Continent from Agra to Kanyakumari
Tour d’Afrique's New Trans-India Bicycle Adventure Allows Participants to Choose the Challenge of the Full 2050 Mile Route or One of Two Shorter Tour Segments Toronto-based Tour d'Afrique (http://www.tourdafrique.com/), a small, socially responsible bike tour company with huge intentions,... - February 06, 2010 - Tour d'Afrique Ltd.
All Inclusive Excursions Dallas Tips on Travel Awareness
That perfect vacation is just waiting for you around the corner. All Inclusive Excursions Dallas know that the weather is one of the most complicating factors in planning the perfect vacation. - February 06, 2010 - All Inclusive Excursions
Fairways Introduces Affiliate Program for Golf Pros; New Industry Leading Golf Professional Travel Affiliate Program
Fairways Golf Vacations (FGV) launched a new travel affiliate program for golf professionals. Premiering at the 2010 PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, FGV introduced three travel affiliate packages that will not only drive new sales, but will also offer significant benefits to the golf professional. - February 05, 2010 - Fairways Golf Vacations
Georgia International Travel, Inc. Earns Top Diversity Business Distinction
Georgia International Travel, Inc. (GIT) announced it has been honored as a Top Diversity Business, reflecting its status as a fast-growing minority woman owned business. This distinction is the third major award for the company in recent months. - February 04, 2010 - Georgia International Travel American Express
Discover Adventurous Russia with Intourist and Russian American Consulting Corp.
Russia offers travelers an array of adventure travel attractions, the most popular being hunting. RACC provides comprehensive packages for extreme game hunting including wild boar, bear, wolf, fish and fowl hunting. These include all year round 8-12 day tour and hunt trips by helicopter, speed boat, horseback, and SUV. Travelers are accompanied by instructors, rangers and hunting dogs. - February 03, 2010 - russian american consulting corp
Chinese New Year Offers Reason to Celebrate and Teach Overseas Through TEFL Institute
TEFL Institute of Chicago, IL joins China, Asia and the world in celebrating the Chinese New Year. TEFL Institute encourages people to embrace Chinese heritage and culutre and learn about teaching opportunities in Shanghai. - February 03, 2010 - TEFL Institute
All Inclusive Excursions Invites You to Explore the Canary Islands
All Inclusive Excursions would like to invite you to explore the Canary Islands on your next tropical adventure. With eight islands making up the Canary Islands, All Inclusive Excursions invites you to explore a variety of destinations by traveling throughout the islands, or island hopping. - February 03, 2010 - All Inclusive Excursions
Luxury Travel Vietnam Group to Promote Multi Country Tours
Luxury Travel Vietnam Group to Promote Multi Country Tours in South East Asia. - February 02, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Luxury Travel Vietnam Aims MICE
Luxury Travel Vietnam announces a Showcase at Aime 2010, Melbourne, Australia to Lure More Mice Group. - January 31, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Low-Cost Luxury Travel in Thailand
Luxury Travel Vietnam Group (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) is offering travellers the opportunity to explore the treasures of Thailand at low cost. - January 31, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Luxury Travel Vietnam Group to Promote Discovery, Gastronomy and Culture Experience in Indochina
The 'cuisine, culture and World heritages discovery of Indochina' is a journey featuring superb food and cultural immersion coupled with luxury travel. - January 31, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Gap Adventures Teams with Canada Goose to Launch New Polar Adventure Tours
Gap Adventures, the world leader in small group adventure travel, is proud to announce a hot new partnership with cold-weather apparel maker Canada Goose. The adventure pioneers have teamed to create Canada Goose Adventure Tours, providing exploration-loving travellers a unique opportunity to... - January 30, 2010 - G Adventures
iTrip.net Adds Costa Rica Properties in 2010 Market Expansion
iTrip.net announces the addition of Costa Rica to their lineup of vacation rental properties. With a strong close in 2009, Costa Rica is one of the many new vacation destinations in iTrip.net's 2010 market expansion. - January 30, 2010 - iTrip
Vietnam's First Luxury Tour Operator Celebrates Its 6th Anniversary
Luxury Travel announces that March, 2010 will mark its 6th anniversary. This Vietnamese luxury tour operator, which started in 11 March 2004, has received numerous travel awards and is voted one of the best luxury tour operators in Vietnam and Asia. Luxury Travel (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) is a... - January 29, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Alexander Tour New Travel Site Focuses on Group Travel and Tours to the Balkans
The last couple of months, few travel related companies were able to report high sale volumes since trips and holidays are the first to be eliminated from an average family’s budget. Yet holidays are always in demand; it’s their cost that customers try to reduce. Many see this as an opportunity to visit countries with ancient cultural heritage but also with an economy that lets the travelers pay less for accommodation and transportation. - January 28, 2010 - Alexander Tour Co
Indochina Sails Launches Special Package Promotion Cruises in Halong Bay, Vietnam
Indochina Sails has cruise itineraries for 2 days/ 1 night and 3 days/ 2 nights packages with many special offers in Ha long Bay, Vietnam from 1st February to 30 April 2010. - January 28, 2010 - Indochina Sails - Luxury Cruises in Halong Bay
Gap Adventures Releases 2010 Adventure Travel Brochures
New magazine-style brochures feature 185 new trips to more than 100 countries - January 28, 2010 - G Adventures
Wanted: World Traveler Interns to Explore the World on STA Travel’s Dime
STA Travel – a global travel specialist with more than 30 years experience sending students, teachers and young professionals around the world – today announced the opening of applications for the 2010 World Traveler Internship: a three-month, 8-country-plus, out-of-the-office... - January 28, 2010 - STA Travel
Travel Agents Earn More Commission with CareVacations
A description of the travel agent commission program geared toward supporting CareVacations' travel partners. - January 27, 2010 - CareVacations, Ltd.
Ludus Tours and US Figure Skating Announce Partnership
Ludus Tours has announced a partnership with U.S. Figure Skating to provide Tour Operator services for the U.S. Figure Skating family. Ludus will provide U.S. Figure Skating family and fans with custom packages that include downtown Vancouver hotel accommodations, transportation, excursions and local guide assistance during the Vancouver Winter Games. - January 27, 2010 - Ludus Tours
CareVacations Serves Special Needs on the High Seas for More Than Twenty Years
Insight in to the services and products offered by CareVacations to cruise lines, disabled cruise passengers and travel agents. - January 27, 2010 - CareVacations, Ltd.
Valentines Day City Breaks to Europe Replaced by Worldwide Holidays, Reveals Holidays-Direct
Traditional Valentine’s day breaks are being replace by package holidays to all inclusive and luxury holiday destinations reveals online travel agency, www.holidays-direct.co.uk. The UK weather over the last month has impacted decisions for longer holidays over the most romantic weekend of the year. - January 27, 2010 - Holidays-Direct
Vietnam's First Luxury Tour Operator Wins Best Service Award
The Luxury Travel Vietnam Company (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) Has Been Voted for the prestigious Vietnam Top Trade Services Awards 2009 for Best Services. - January 26, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Wilderness Wanders Finalists Best Adventure Tour Operator 2009
The Australian newspaper, in association with The Weekend Australian’s Travel & Indulgence section, has announced South Australia's Wilderness Wanders as Best Adventure Tour Operator finalist in the sixth annual Australian Travel & Tourism Awards 2009. These prestigious awards bring together consumers and operators to recognise great Australian travel and tourism products and services. - January 24, 2010 - Wilderness Wanders
TEFL Institute Supports the Relief Effort to Haiti
TEFL Institute is proud to support the Haiti relief effort and encourages others throughout the world to do what they can. The natural disaster raises important questions for travelers. - January 24, 2010 - TEFL Institute
Tour d’Afrique Announces July Departure for New Cycling Adventure Along Europe’s Ancient Amber Trade Route from St. Petersburg to Venice
Combine Tour d’Afrique’s New Cycling Adventure along Europe’s Ancient Amber Trade Route from St. Petersburg to Venice with the company’s Silk Route Tour from Istanbul to Samarkand for an epic adventure with a significant savings Toronto-based Tour d'Afrique... - January 24, 2010 - Tour d'Afrique Ltd.
Australia Day with Lazyshark.com
January 26th is Australia Day. The team at Lazyshark look at the history behind Australia’s national day of celebration. Plus make a few suggestions on what you can do and see to get involved if you happen to be travelling around Australia. - January 23, 2010 - Lazy Shark
Luxury Travel Vietnam Group to Promote Luxury and Romance in Vietnam
Luxury Travel Vietnam (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) is now providing an array of attractive packages at the most romantic and luxurious hotels and resorts in Asia. - January 23, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Luxury Travel Vietnam to Offer Valentine's Romantic Pampering Deal
Luxury Travel Vietnam has revealed their romantic pampering deal on Luxury Retreat in Hanoi & Halong Bay 6 day trip. - January 21, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Win a Holiday to New England with HolidayExtras.com
HolidayExtras.com, the UK market leader in travel add-ons, has launched a prize draw in association with travelguru.tv and North America Travel Service to win an unforgettable holiday to beautiful New England. Two lucky winners will be able to experience the fascinating history and captivating... - January 20, 2010 - Holiday Extras
Holiday Extras Reveals That Almost Half of British Holidaymakers Hate to Tip
Almost half of British travellers feel uncomfortable tipping whilst on holiday, with men in particular more reluctant to splash the cash, according to a recent survey from HolidayExtras.com. - January 20, 2010 - Holiday Extras
Best Price Airport Lounges, Guaranteed from Holiday Extras
Holiday Extras, the UK market leader in travel add-ons, is extending its Best Price Guarantee to cover a range of airport lounges. Customers, who find the same airport lounge product for less within 24 hours of booking with Holiday Extras, can have the full cost of their airport lounge booking... - January 20, 2010 - Holiday Extras
Holiday Extras Undercover Hotels Offer Best Value in the Wintry Weather
HolidayExtras.com is offering hassle-free ‘Undercover’ airport hotels at heartwarming rates at Birmingham, East Midlands, Edinburgh, Gatwick, Glasgow, Heathrow, Luton, Manchester and Stansted. - January 20, 2010 - Holiday Extras
Luxury Travel Vietnam Unveils a New Mekong Delta Gateway
Luxury Travel Vietnam Unveils a New Mekong Delta Gateway for Saigon's Based Travelers. - January 19, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Iberian Traveler & Maribel's Guides Announce New Wine and Gastronomy Tours of Northern Portugal and Galicia
8 nights - Lisbon, northern Portugal & Spain's Galicia - January 18, 2010 - Iberian Traveler
Vietnam's First Luxury Tour Operator to Showcase at ITB Berlin 2010
With VNAT, Luxury Travel Vietnam (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) is showcasing its luxury tailor-made tourism services at the annual travel trade show in Berlin from March 10th to 14th, 2010. - January 17, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
New Travel Consultants at Escaped to Peru in Cusco
The travel industry is looking forward to an improvement on passenger numbers in 2010. The tour operator Escaped to Peru has increased its team of sales consultants in advance of the coming year so that it is better able to cope with demand for vacations in Peru and the rest of South America. - January 16, 2010 - Escaped to Latin America
Luxury Travel Vietnam Group to Unveils New Hue Tour Package
Luxury Travel Vietnam Group to Unveil New Hue Tour Package for Hue's Based Luxury Travelers. - January 16, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Luxury Travel Group Offers Early Bird Pampering Thailand Deals
Luxury Travel Group (www.LuxuryThailandTravel.com) offers early bird pampering Thailand deals - January 14, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Famous Psychic, Astrologer, Past Life Therapist and Author, David Wells, Invites America to Join Him on a Journey of Self Discovery on the High Seas
From 13 – 20 June 2010 acclaimed author, psychic, astrologer and past life therapist David Wells will be onboard Royal Caribbean's ‘Liberty of the Seas’ delivering a range of fantastic workshops on a week long cruise out of Miami. On the cruise, people will be able to find... - January 14, 2010 - Cruise And Vacation Paradise (a Cruise Planners/American Express franchise), Eileen Tener
Reassurance for People Booking Package Holidays in 2010
Holidays-Direct.co.uk reveal their policy to protect UK holidaymakers in the event of a third party operator having financial difficulties whilst on holiday, to give peace of mind to package holiday customers. - January 14, 2010 - Holidays-Direct
Luxury Travel Group Vietnam Kicks Off Luxury Golf Tours
The Grand Vietnam Golfing tour 19 days is a popular tour for the golfer, the tour starts in the south from bustling Saigon, and makes its way north, stopping for golf in Phan Thiet, Nha trang, visiting Hoian, ancient town and exploration in Halong bay before finishing in the capital of Hanoi. - January 14, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Aurora Travel Vietnam Towards Business Expansion at REISELIV and FITUR Fairs
Aurora Travel, the most respected Tour Operator in Vietnam, will be attending the REISELIV and FITUR Fairs to be held in January in Norway and Spain respectively. - January 13, 2010 - Aurora Travel