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'Sports with a kick': A surge of adrenalin in the underworld / Caving: Hiking an …
Climbing ropes, helmets, and carbide lamps are part of the necessary equipment. Sturdy clothes and a fair bit of courage are further prerequisites for a trip through the age-old limestone caves. Once you have ventured the first few steps into the dark, you will be enthralled: strange rock landscapes, hidden more than 1,600 metres deep inside the mountains, and breathtaking rock formations created by frozen watercourses that have run through…
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Provo, UT - 12/13/2005
Car insurance has always (and will probably continue to be) one of the most painful buying experiences consumers have. It is over priced and seems like a waste, since you try NOT to use it for fear of having your rates…
R-U-S-T May Spell Trouble for Your Car’s Resale Value
(ARA) - When Cindy Sorenson listed her 1988 Honda CRXsi on an online classified ad site, she expected to field a lot of questions about her car's mileage, engine and transmission. What she didn't anticipate -- but perhaps should have, considering she lives in Minneapolis -- was that the most-often-asked query would be, "How bad is the rust?"
Anyone who lives in northern parts of the country like Montana, Minnesota…
Air St. Thomas owner not selling Airline Tickets Anymore
Air St. Thomas owner Paul Wikander made his final scheduled flight last week, ending the airline's 35 years of operation in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Piloting a nine-seat Cessna 402, Wikander flew Wednesday afternoon from Fajardo, Puerto Rico, touching down at King Airport on St. Thomas. He was greeted by friends, family and business associates.
Wikander and his wife, company vice president Margaret, retired from the family business and plan…
Awards announced for Limerick Looking Good
Limerick people from all walks of life are coming into their own in enhancing their localities. And their efforts were acknowledged at a ceremony in the City Gallery of Art when the recipients of Limerick Looking Good Awards were announced.
Launched in June 2004, Limerick Looking Good is an annual competition that aims to encourage and recognize efforts to tackle litter, clean up residential areas, use floral displays and window boxes…
Adventure Travel site hits back at criticism
“Adventure Travel site hits back at criticism ”
Adventure travel site Polo's Bastards (http://polosbastards.com) has angrily rejected media claims that it promotes irresponsible travel.
The site, whose motto is 'Going where we ain't supposed to' specialises in travel to dangerous places and has featured travel articles from countries such as Iraq, The Sudan, Congo and Afghanistan. It has also featured reports on surviving in third world gaols and how to stay…
How to Get Your New Passport For International Flights Fast
A valid passport is necessary for U.S. citizens to enter nearly 80% of the world´s countries and highly recommended in most of the others as definitive proof of one´s identity and citizenship.
If you answer yes to any one of the following, you should apply for a new passport.
Are you applying for a U.S. passport for the first time?
Was your previous U.S. passport lost, stolen, or damaged?
Has…
Airline Tickets to visit Seattle
The City of Seattle had it’s beginnings on a rainy day in 1851, when the Denny party landed on Alki Beach, in what is now West Seattle. Seattle is named for Chief Seattle, of the Duwamish Indians, who aided these early pioneers in settling the forested hills by Puget Sound. Over the next few years, the settlement moved across to Elliot Bay, when Henry Yesler opened up a saw mill,…
Brand New Website for Auto, Motorcycle, Boat, Truck and Other Vehicles in Spanis …
Armando Rodriguez of Hispanic auto news reports;
www.ParaCoche.com starts Global Operations today and looks like a site worth watching¨. "It is about time a company developed and marketed a Vehicle listings Website catering to the Hispanic market in both English and Spanish". Dario Mesa of Tenerife in the Canary Islands is quoted as saying; ¨This is an easy to use, fun and affordable solution for Auto, Motorcycle, Boat, Truck,…
An Island A Day with Airline Tickets
Stand by the shores of Casco Bay on the coast of Maine and you may expect to find ocean as far as the eye can see. Instead seemingly endless islands dot the seascape. Sometimes called the calendar islands, there is rumored to be an island in the bay for every day of the year.
Stretching from Cape Elizabeth to Cape Small these islands with their rocky shores and rustic way…
How to save money buying travel online and get the best Travel Deal
Want to save some money when booking your travel online? Here are some tips to help you do just that. You at home have access to thousands of travel deals with the click of a mouse.
1. Sign up for travel e-newsletters
Many airlines, tour operators, online travel agencies and travel sites have newsletters that they will send you via email; these usually include their latest travel deals.
2. Shop…
Airline Travel to Castle on the Hill
When you think of castles, such places as Windsor, Sterling, and London come to mind. One might not expect that San Francisco, California should be added to this list. Julius castle on beautiful Telegraph Hill is a little known secret; a treasure hidden away at the end of a secluded San Franciscan lane.
This castle was never used to defend a city. No King or Queen ever ruled from a…
WestAccom.net - Western Australia - A Pure Australian Travel Experience
Western Australia means adventure, romance, beauty, ruggedness, vastness, remarkable, breathtaking and these are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to describing the state of Western Australia. W.A is home to activities such as surfing, swimming, crabbing, dolphin watching, boating, fishing, hiking, abseiling, rock climbing, snorkelling, diving, cruises, charters, world class reefs, whales, natural landmarks, stunning national parks & waterways, world-class golfing, and that's just scratching the surface!…
Cruise The Nile of Cleopatra After a Cheap Airfare Travel
For centuries, the Nile River has been at the center of life in Egypt. The ancient Egyptian civilization relied on the flooding of the Nile to create fertile land for farming in an otherwise desert landscape. Excavations along the Nile have unearthed vast quantities of archeological remnants from ancient times and a leisurely cruise along the Nile takes you through this ancient populated area that is so steeped in history.…
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Airline Travel tips for visitors to the UK
Travelling to a foreign country can sometimes be daunting, especially if it is your first trip. Travel guides are always very helpful but can sometimes miss the important little tips that will help to smooth your trip to the country of your choice. Here are some useful tips to the UK.
Currency
UK currency is Pounds Sterling (£). 100 pence = 1 pound. The notes that are in circulation are…
Kitzsteinhorn 40 years on: Glacier skiing area proves to be a crowd-puller / New …
An eldorado for all snow-seeking sportsmen in winter, the ideal terrain for hiking or climbing in summer: Kitzsteinhorn right in the middle of the 'Europa-Sportregion Zell am See-Kaprun' is a synonym of an active, but relaxing holiday in the mountains. The skiing area on the glacier is now celebrating its birthday. For 40 long years the 'Gletscherbahnen Kaprun AG' has been taking skiing fans, sun worshippers, and mountain lovers up…
New Countryside Hotel with pool in the South East of Sardinia: Residenza Rio Mol …
New Countryside Hotel with pool in the South East of Sardinia: Residenza Rio Molas - Discover Sardinia with our New Year’s Specials!
The Rio Molas Residence is a lovely countryside hotel in the hinterland of Muravera, in the southeast of the beautiful Mediterranean Island of Sardinia. The spacious residence is built on a gentle hill, having a gorgeous panoramic view over the beautiful coastline and its endless sandy beaches and crystal…
Las Vegas Vacations
Minneapolis, MN December 8, 2005 – Viva Las Vegas is a blessing originally bestowed by The King himself that this shining desert city would live on and on, and so it has. Las Vegas has reinvented itself over the past 20 years and is still The City of Entertainment. For travelers and tourists, vacation packages abound for combinations of transportation, lodging and a host of other amenities.
Vacation…
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TAKING THE SCENIC ROUTE THROUGH MONTANA
Have you heard of Elliston, Montana? It’s a little town in the Rocky Mountains of west-central Montana which the Little Blackfoot River runs through. Some “Blue Ribbon” trout fishing is available right in the middle of town. Members of Trout Unlimited have petitioned the State to have the two mile stretch of the river through town regulated as “Catch and Release” to protect some of the large,…
Disney Vactions Now Cheaper Then Ever and Easier To Find
Getting a good deal on Disney vacations, whether for family or not), is getting harder and harder as the years go by.
What used to look like a great deal on a Disney family package is now look at as a money shredding machine just eating the consumers hard earned cash one dollar bill at a time and some people say it's only going to get worst as time goes.
"The Disney…
Royals Highlight Forgotten Island
For a Mediterranean island with good year round weather, a friendly local English speaking population and facilities to rival that of any of her competitors, Malta is a suprisingly often forgotten island for many people planning a holiday in the Mediterranean.
Malta missed some of her own government’s tourist targets in 2005, but a recent visit by Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh resulted in four days of positive…
Family Hotel 2006: Gold for a concept of comprehensive service / Ilona and Herbe …
Taking time off for yourself, filling up your energy resources - what is the most natural thing at home, is also a must when you go on holiday. This is why Ilona and Herbert Bren, hoteliers in the 'Europa-Sportregion Zell am See-Kaprun', have given out a new philosophy and have committed their renowned 'Children's Hotel Hagleitner' to the holiday formula of 'Family Balance Hotel & Spa'. Apart from the classical…
APARTMENTSERVICE: Attractive Winter Offers in Major German Cities
This winter the APARTMENTSERVICE again provides a number of appealing offers and specials for its partner houses throughout the republic:
Even three attractive offers of the Clipper Hotel and Boardinghouses in BERLIN seduce you to a pre-Christmas stay in the German capital: At the Clipper Garden Home you can choose between a luxury weekend in the 65 sqm Grand Suite at EUR 110 per night per apartment including a bottle…
EUROPE-LIVING.COM - WC 2006: An alternative to expensive hotels - Germany makes …
Munich 17 November 2005 With EUROPE LIVING overpriced overnight accommodation options during the Soccer World Cup in Germany are a thing of the past. The EUROPE LIVING portal procures private accommodation in Germany during the Soccer World Cup 2006 on a free of charge basis. Every fan will be able to find the right option to suit his pocket. Each rental property is assigned to one of…
Zell am See - Kaprun: High-tech chair lift takes winter enthusiasts up to the pi …
Construction has been going on all summer, at the most difficult of conditions. Despite many days of rain, the work has now been finished in time for the start of the winter season: Schmittenhöhebahn AG, the company that operates the popular skiing resort on the mountain of the same name, has invested about 14 million euro in the further development of its infrastructure. Consequently, the 'Europa-Sportregion Zell am See-Kaprun', Austria's…
MICE-Contact.com - the invaluable tool for all profi travellers is open
The new infoportal for business and profi travellers, covers a wide range of information, such as daily, industry related news, a comprehensive calendar of trade related events, links to a global network of suppliers in the travel industry and much more. Interesting tools and relevant content open up contact to first-rate target groups such as travel professionals, media, researchers, government, educational and other institutions, libraries and business travellers. The clear…
EBG International France and EventConsult Germany intensify global cooperation
The foremost aim of this cooperation is to achieve the highest standard of quality by working together and to extend the reach of each other’s global network. Both companies enjoy an excellent reputation, and are already part of a network that provides diverse and in-depth information greatly beneficial and synergetic to all users.
“We believe www.xquisitus.com is a very different experience because we use the power of the Internet in…
The founders of the hostel movement in Germany are expanding
The first backpacker hostel in Germany was opened in 1994 by Ante Zelck with few beds and the simplest standards at vibrant Potsdamer Platz in Berlin. Due to the high demand, the premises soon became too small. The offer of Mitte’s Backpacker Hostel was enlarged with relocation to Chausseestrasse 102 in Berlin – Mitte. The old hat factory with 600 m² provided space for a much higher amount of beds.…
Kanantik Reef & Jungle Resort in Belize is pleased to announce being selected by …
SOUTH STANN CREEK, Belize – Nov. 21, 2005 – Kanantik Reef & Jungle Resort (http://www.kanantik.com) is pleased to announce being selected by the Hotelplan Italia/Turisanda group as one of seven top-rated resorts from around the world for inclusion in a new travel initiative called the T-Club. T-Club resorts will be marketed with a new logo and brand created by Turisanda. Members of the exclusive T-Club consist of all-inclusive resorts…
Do you suffer from hotel fatigue?
London - November 2005 - You probably know the feeling – stuck in a hotel bedroom that looks exactly like the room you stayed in last week, and the week before that. The chair’s hard and uncomfortable so you end up sprawled on the bed. After a hectic day the thought of a table for one in a crowded restaurant is so unappealing that you opt for room service…
MICE-World and MICE-Contact have merged into one of the most comprehensive infor …
Hamburg, November 2005
MICE-Contact.com, the new portal for business and profi travellers, covers a wide range of information, such as daily, industry related news, a comprehensive calendar of trade related events, links to a global network of suppliers in the travel industry and much more. Interesting tools and relevant content open up contact to first-rate target groups such as travel professionals, media, researchers, government, educational and other institutions, libraries and business…
Royal Visit Boost For Holiday Isle
Leaders of over 50 countries from the Commonwealth will be meeting on the Mediterranean island of Malta from November 25 to 27, and for three days the island will be enjoying the attention of hundreds of millions of TV and online news viewers and newspaper readers worldwide.
Malta has often been overlooked by holidaymakers and second home owners in favour of other Mediterranean islands such as Mallorca, Cyprus and Lanzarote, and…
Conversion Concepts in the Upgrade Hospitality Market
"It’s never been as easy as today"
Berno-H. Feuring speaks at the EXPO REAL about conversion concepts in the upgrade hospitality market
Not every office building is suitable for the conversion into a hotel. In view of the fact that a very high amount of office space is currently vacant, experts in the hospitality and commercial real estate branch had some very lively discussions about suitable conversion concepts during the trade fair,…
HOTELOPIA.COM INTRODUCES EXCLUSIVE GOLDEN YEARS PROMOTION ALL YEAR ROUND
-- Broad Range of Hotels at the Lowest Available Prices
For Seniors At Hotelopia.com --
ORLANDO, FL – Oct. 19, 2005 –- Senior snowbirds as well as those who don’t flee the tepid temperatures, will appreciate a new, year round 10% exclusive discount for seniors ages 55+ at Hotelopia.com, the no surprises travel website.
To participate, seniors simply enter a special voucher code (506070) on the Hotelopia.com website when booking…
Romania: Just a simple room or a luxury apartment?
Savings for Business Travelers
With hotel prices rising and Bucharest losing its affordable hotels to refurbishment as parts of big hotel chains, travelers are often forced to pay premium prices for a hotel room. Many companies have found a simple and more affordable answer for their accommodation needs: luxury short term apartments.
Distribution Source : Alia Accommodation & Rent a Car Bucharest
Date : Sunday, October 5, 2005
Bucharest -- (Alia Accommodation &…
CALIFORNIA INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW DEBUTS NEW VEHICLES AT FIRST SHOW OF 2006 NOR …
Announcements from General Motors, Dodge, Ford Motor Company
and Volvo Highlight Full Day of Worldwide, North American and West Coast Launches
ANAHEIM, Calif., October 5, 2005 -- Southern California’s premiere auto show, the California International Auto Show (CIAS), debuted an exciting lineup of new vehicle launches, including worldwide, North American and west coast launches from General Motors, Dodge, Ford Motor Company and Volvo. The CIAS also hosted press conferences by Kelley Blue…
Well-prepared for the winter / The 'Europa-Sportregion' turns the cold season in …
'Relaxation, an active vacation, or sports with a kick': even in winter the 'Europa-Sportregion Zell am See-Kaprun' does not leave any wishes unfulfilled. Three different holiday categories offer exactly the right choice for each guest – from a relaxing stay in one of the many hotels or guest houses to an exciting adventure ride in the halfpipe or on black downhill pistes.
When the first snow flakes start to fall, a…
Free Apartment Finder Services Make Finding Your Next Apartment Easy
London - 29th September, 2005 - You've seen the advertisements on apartment finder services or apartment locators, the specialist accommodation bookers for the serviced apartment market. You might think that it all sounds very expensive, whereas in fact, it is quite the opposite.
The Apartment Service, based in London, England, specializes in booking serviced apartments, corporate and interim housing for corporate and leisure clients worldwide, for periods from…
A new box-office hit for the cinemas / A visit to the set on Kaprun Castle
Jeno Hodi is an eloquent man. The Hungarian born star director lived in Germany for some time, and he also speaks perfect English. It is his personal mix of three languages that makes the man with the beard what he is - the undisputed boss on the set. And that is what he should be: Hodi is to shoot a new box-office hit in no time - 'Metamorphosis'. One of…
Early bird registration to the 2006 Yearbook of Chinese Tourism to Europe now op …
CContact Ltd. in partnership with the China Outbound Tourism Association ( COP ) is preparing to publish in 2006 a definitive information resource about Europe’s tourism potential for the Chinese outbound tourism industry. The yearbook will provide relevant and up to date information about Europe as a tourism destination for Chinese tourists and will be aimed at Chinese travel agents, tourism officials, tourism media, students of tourism studies ( tomorrow’s…
Palo Alto's Cowper Inn Honored by BnBShark.com
BnBShark.com, the world’s most-trusted online bed and breakfast guide, has awarded a fin to the Cowper Inn, a bed and breakfast near Stanford University in Palo Alto, California. Palo Alto is located in between San Francisco and San Jose, in the heart of Silicon Valley.
BnBShark.com awards fins to inns that are positively reviewed by travelers on www.bnbshark.com. A recent guest of the Cowper Inn reported being "very…
APARTMENTSERVICE goes international
For more than five years, the company boardinghouse consulting from Berlin operates the website www.apartmentservice.de as the largest independent platform for Serviced Apartments in Germany. Annual sales increases as well as the growing number of regular customers underline the concept’s success. Due to the increasing demand for this service for destinations outside Germany, boardinghouse consutling launched the international equivalent August 1st: www.apartmentservice-international.com.
Bombay or Barcelona, Paris or St. Petersburg –…
Antonov plc (NL) - Antonov showcases production-ready transmission systems at th …
Antonov showcases production-ready transmission systems at the Frankfurt International Motor Show Hall 6 Stand B03
Full service transmission technology supplier, Antonov plc, presented the first production-ready applications of its innovative transmission technologies at the Frankfurt International Motor Show in Hall 6, stand no. B03.
Commenting on its plans to gain entry to high volume automotive markets chief executive John Moore said: "Antonov has reached an exciting phase in the commercial…
Crete’s Culinary Sanctuaries Announces Olive Harvest Tours
Crete's Culinary Sanctuaries organizes tours in Crete, Greece, that cover culture, nature, organic agriculture and cuisine. CCS now offers winter tours from November to January. “The olive harvest season is a wonderful time of year to be in Crete,” said Nikki Rose, CCS founder. This trip is for people who want to see the real side of Crete, participate in the exciting harvest activities and learn a lot about olive…
Top GCC Tourism Officials To Attend Branding Workshop In Dubai
September 10, 2005 -- High ranking officials from the Gulf’s tourism sector will attend an intensive two-day branding workshop organised for the GCC Tourism Committee at the Fairmont Hotel in Dubai on the 20th and 21st of September.
“The workshop in Dubai has been designed to provide a seamless transfer of knowledge and skills,” said the Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing’s, Director Operations & Marketing, Mohammed Khamis bin…
Winter in Zell am See-Kaprun
The 'Europa-Sportregion' has always been a byword for holiday fun and eventful leisure time. Whether visitors come with all their families or just on their own: 130 kilometres of finest pistes, innumerable sporting opportunities, and hotels that offer anything you can possibly wish for make Zell am See and Kaprun one of the most important holiday destinations in Austria. Especially during the cold season there are no limits to one's…
The German Environment Minister, Jürgen Trittin have welcomed the Project EcoCa …
Creventis Services provides an ecological platform -EcoCarOne- for the Technology- Transfer and Business - Cooperation between Europe and Asia
Creventis Services will officially start the Project - EcoCarOne© - at the IAA 2005 ( Hall 1.1., Stand D 01 ) in September 2005 in Frankfurt, with it’s group exhibition along with co-exhibitors from Europe and…
Campaign for even better quality: starting into the cold season with some extras …
The 'Europa-Sportregion' has always been a byword for holiday fun and eventful leisure time. Whether visitors come with all their families or just on their own: 130 kilometres of finest pistes, innumerable sporting opportunities, and hotels that offer anything you can possibly wish for make Zell am See and Kaprun one of the most important holiday destinations in Austria. Especially during the cold season there are no limits to one's…
