Press Releases by Category Tourism, Cars, Traffic
Vancouver Travel Agency Sails Away With Top Sales Awards
Vancouver, BC - Local travel agency receives awards for exemplary sales performance at annual travel convention.
For the fourth year in a row, Cruise Holidays of Vancouver cleaned up at the annual Cruise Holidays Convention onboard Royal Caribbean's Voyageur of the Seas. Cruise Holidays International Vice President Peter Thomson awarded Vancouver's Cruise Holidays agency with the prestigious President's Circle Award for top sales performance within the chain. Only the…
Honeymooners and lovers find an exotic blend of luxury and paradise in Belize
SOUTH STANN CREEK, Belize – Feb. 17, 2006 – Adventure seeking couples and honeymooners are drawn to Belize for its picturesque landscape and rich ecosystems teeming with exotic birds, animals, and fish. Belize is graced by the largest barrier reef in the northern hemisphere; beautiful coral atolls are sprinkled all along its Caribbean coastline. Scuba diving and snorkeling in Belize ranks amongst the best in the world and visitors are…
Snow fun: Enjoying the winter to the full 'Europa-Sportregion' tempts with attra …
Winter always lasts a few weeks longer in the 'Europa-Sportregion'. When spring begins and the pistes slowly turn into green mountain idylls again elsewhere, Zell am See and Kaprun still show a thick layer of glistening powder snow. The cold season has a good grip on the picturesque countryside here right until the end of April. And even then the fans of winter sports can indulge in the cold white…
Travel Company Steps in to Help Travelers Caught Holding Travel Vouchers and Cer …
CHICAGO – Companies and individuals holding travel vouchers or certificates from the now defunct Mini Vacations, Inc. will be able to exchange those certificates for valid ones from My Free Travel it was announced today.
"My Free Travel is committed to on-going industry support and is pleased to announce that we will replace every existing MVI certificate with a similar certificate from My Free Travel," said Steven Horwitz, executive vice president…
AEROPOSTAL LAUNCHS NEW NON STOP SERVICE TO MEDELLIN
Aeropostal will start a new non stop service connecting Caracas to Medellín, Colombia as off April 3rd. This new service will increase Aeropostal’s international routes in order to provide a fast access to the business community from both countries and to the Andean region.
“Medellín is a very important Colombian industrial center, and after conducting an extensive research, we in Aeropostal concluded that we had to fly there in order…
EUROPE-LIVING.COM: Affordable Accommodations for the Soccer World Cup 2006 in Ge …
MUNICH, GERMANY--- Feb 7, 2006 -- The Soccer World Cup 2006 will kick off in Munich a mere 4 months from now, and organizing a safe, affordable and clean place to stay from afar has become a challenge. A group of three German entrepreneurs set out to ensure that international guests still have the chance to find affordable accommodations in all German cities hosting the World Cup 2006. The three…
Car Transport
Car transport services are something a person will most likely need if he or she is moving from one location to another and travelling by airplane or moving while owning more than two cars. Many people have more than one vehicle and sometimes the second or third car is a custom or classic car that shouldn’t be exposed to any type of elements for too long. A car transport service…
NASCAR collectibles now available through Wholesale Plus Closeouts
A longtime private collector of NASCAR memorabilia has opened his vault to make many limited edition items available to the public via online sale at Wholesale Plus Closeouts. Included in these rarely seen items is a poster of 7-time Winston Cup champion Dale Earnhardt in mint condition. Taken from a Sam Bass print, the poster features the intimidator, his #3 GM Chevrolet and his pit crew. This poster was made…
Finding a Reliable Used Car at Auction Requires Homework, Common Sense
(Dublin, CA) February 2, 2006 -While finding a reliable used car at an auto auction might seem like a pipe dream to some, educated consumers who use a few best practices and some good old fashioned common sense usually drive away with a genuine bargain.
“Finding a reliable used car at auction isn't rocket science, “said Alameda County Auction CEO Adel Saadeh. “It's the same as buying a used car…
How the Internet changes small business operations. One success story, Hale Mak …
The Hale Makai Cottages on the North Shore of Kauai are celebrating their first Anniversary of independent Internet based Operations.
When Rike & Klaus Burmeister purchased the Hale Makai Cottages in the spring of 2002, they had no clear vision on how they would use the property in the long run. There was no plan on whether to keep the cottages as vacation rentals or whether to turn them into private…
Where will they sleep? Too many fans, not enough low-cost accommodation
Hong Kong, 3 February, GMT 15:00
Soccer fans around the world wait anxiously this weekend for the results of applications made for the third phase of ticketing for this summer’s World Cup in Germany
According to FIFA, 300,000 tickets have been allocated to internet applicants in this latest phase, bringing the total tickets now issued to the public via FIFA’s internet ticketing portal to over 1.1 million. Where will these 1.1…
Perfect training conditions in the unique 'Europa-Sportregion' - The cradle of o …
Holidaymakers know what they value about the 'Europa-Sportregion Zell am See-Kaprun': the two mountain towns in Pinzgau promise picturesque natural countryside and a wide range of leisure activities for a very special kind of holiday pleasure. Between Kitzsteinhorn and Schmittenhöhe, our guests can discover a varied and colourful holiday world: there are sports activities for adrenalin addicts, weekly top events, and lots of fun for the little ones. 'It's a…
Red Light Cameras Increase Accidents
Stockton, Calif. -- There were more accidents at intersections where red light cameras have been installed during the first year of operation than there were at the same intersections during the year before the cameras went in, according to a published report.
"The red-light cameras just don't work as advertised. Thousands of innocent drivers are getting tickets they do not deserve," said Joe Scott, from PhantomPlate, Inc., manufacturer of PhotoBlocker (tm).…
Types of Auto Insurance Coverage Explained in Plain Language
Automobile insurance can seem confusing, but the basics are really pretty easy to understand. This information is from Dallas attorney Robert A. Kraft, and is based on Texas law. The laws of other states may vary.
Liability
If you injure someone because you were careless driving your car, this coverage requires your insurance company to pay the claim. The insurance company's obligation is limited to the amount of coverage you purchased. For…
A Few Ideas For Weekend Road Trips
Don't ruin your weekend road trip by lack of planning. Look at these ideas for a nice weekend road trip.
Tennessee, Johnson City to Gatlinburg
So dang gorgeous, these 90 miles of rural Tennessee might inspire you to grab a banjo and strum an Appalachian love song. Take U.S. Route 11E toward Davy Crockett's birthplace (Everyone: "Born on a mountaintop..."). At Greenville, where two homes of Andrew Johnson anchor a presidential…
Is there really a difference in aftermarket parts and original equipment?
One of the big questions I see all the time is should I use original parts or aftermarket? Let’s examine the differences and what the advantages or disadvantages are. -
Navarre Florida January 24th 2006
First off, let’s get a little terminology out of the way. Anytime you see the acronym OEM, it stands for Original Equipment Manufactured. For example, you will see ads that say “genuine GM parts”, this means…
Chevrolet Camaro - One of the Most Popular Cars for Modification in the Automoti …
Though the car's name was contrived with no meaning, General Motors researchers found the word in a French dictionary as a slang term for "friend" or "companion." Ford Motor Company researchers discovered other definitions, including "a shrimp-like creature" and an arcane term for "loose bowels"! In some automotive periodicals before official release, it was code-named "Panther".
The Chevrolet Camaro was a compact car introduced in North America by the Chevrolet Motor…
USE THE RIGHT (GATE)WAY TO ONLINE CITY GUIDES
A new gateway to online city guides, www.citytopguide.com, was launched today by Intraporta.com. This guide to worldwide cities is linked to the best city guides on the web. It solves the problem of inefficient search for city information through easy-to-use webpages and hot city items such as best hotels, best restaurants, best sightseeing, best shops, most beautiful women and most handsome men in town.
Just recently I made a short business…
Buying Cars at Live Auctions Better than Buying Online for Some Consumers
(Dublin, CA) January 31, 2006 —While big-name online auto auction sites boast huge inventories and the potential for amazing deals, they’re certainly not for everyone, according to the CEO of a leading live auction company in the San Francisco area.
Alameda County Auction CEO Adel Saadeh said that when prominent ecommerce sites started selling automobiles online, many in his industry were afraid no one would buy a car at auctions…
Stop Waxing Your Car
Contrary to popular opinion waxing is not the best method of caring for your car's finish. StopWaxing.com was designed to alert consumers to this information. Do you really like having to strip and reapply wax to your car constantly?
Navarre, Florida January 19th 2006
Are you tired of all the claims made by car wax companies only to find that car wax is car wax no matter who makes it?
All waxes…
How the environment can hurt your car
We hear in the news all the time how automobiles are hurting the environment, but we rarely see any reporting on how the environment can harm our cars. There are many ways the environment can damage our vehicles, we will explore some of them here.
Acid Rain and Mineral Deposits
90% of water spots in paint will be caused by "acid rain". When mineral-laden wash water or polluted rain dries on…
New South Africa Accommodation Portal southafrica-stay.com
South Africa is the ideal country to escape every day life. Safari, Sun and Shopping – the Rainbow Nation offers everything one wishes for.
The Company Unterkunft Booking Centre makes sure that every South Africa tourist finds the perfect accommodation for his vacation. The Online Portal www.southafrica-stay.com has more than 400 accommodations in the whole of South Africa listed. From 5 star hotels to Backpackers – the customer will definitely…
Now You Can Make Your Next Cruise the Most Uplifting Vacation of Your Lifetime
Many people are still hesitant about taking a cruise. They wonder which cruise lines will suit their needs. With the abundance of itineraries where would be the ideal place to travel? Erroneously, people think that cruising is expensive when most are more economical that a land based vacation. There are hundreds of ships to choose from, the very top of the line to the barefoot mode. …
Specials 2006 from CLOUD NO 9 B&B&Diner Guesthouse Selfcatering - Gordons Bay Ca …
At only 35mins car ride for Cape Town International Airport, Cloud No. 9 Guesthouse is the only choice for visitors to our country that wish to have a true South Africa Experience, combined with world famous German hospitality. While staying with us you will have the oppotunity to visit Table Mountain, the V&A Waterfront, Cape Point, Chapman's Peak, the Kirstenbosch Gardens, and many other places that have made Cape Town…
'Aufi' and 'Owi': When Lechnerberg calls all athletes - Everybody can take part …
Anyone can put on a pair of skis. Dashing down a slope on two boards is no big deal, even for beginners, after a few hours of training. But skiing uphill? There are not many people who can manage a steep uphill climb on these racy pieces of winter sports equipment, entirely without the help of a chair lift! This challenge is part of the ordinary snow fun for all…
ChipsAway Mobile Car Body Repairs Launches Website In Dorset
Weymouth, Dorset - 09 January The world leading car automotive repairer - ChipsAway - is pleased to announce the launch of the latest Franchisee website. Chipswaydorset is the Weymouth/Dorchester area Franchisee and operates the website as an additional enquiry stream available to those online.
ChipsAway has developed a unique system, which allows small bodywork repairs to be made to your vehicle at your convenience and is one of the most successful…
MICE-World and MICE-Contact have merged into one of the most comprehensive infor …
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 travellers. The…
Stay with friends – the cheap accommodation during the FIFA World Cup 2006
Hamburg, January 8th 2006 The FIFA World Cup Germany 2006 is coming up soon! The match schedules were announced on December 9th and everybody is ready to look for accommodations. It should be close to the city, the stadium, and all the other interesting sights that the city has to offer but most importantly, it should be affordable.
Host a Fan offers fans and visitors from around the world…
Awafi Festival information now online in 3 languages. Arabic, English & German
Awafi Festival will be organized for the third continuous year from 11th of January until 27th of January 2006 in Awafi one of the most famous desert resort in the Emirate Ras Al Khaimah, approximately 90 km far from Dubai in United Arab Emirates.
Awafi Festival combines a heritage and culture program with special desert off-road competitions and other attractive sport and entertainment shows.
Pictures, location and the festival program are…
2006 Mozart Year in Vienna/Austria
From January 27 to 29 there will be a great party in Vienna celebrating Mozart`s 250th birthday. It will be an open party for everyone.
Mozart`s birthday will be celebrated all over the city with music, films, and several other, sometimes surprising themes.
There are five different tours:
Mozart Friends and Enemies
Mozart Viennese and Cosmopolitan
Mozart Art and Love
Mozart Life and Death
Mozart Yesterday and Today
Each of these special Mozart Tours contains four…
Finding A Really Cheap Car In Las Vegas Is Easy If You Know Where To Look
Apparently some people have already discovered the benefits of auto auctions, everyday people are finding incredible deals on cars and trucks at their local auto auctions. Some people have discovered they can even make a nice living by buying cars at auto auctions and selling them through the paper to the public. And indeed this is where many used car dealerships get their used vehicles, from a public or government…
Discover The Underwater World With 7 Basic Scuba Gear Essentials
Scuba gear website uncovers the seven gear essentials to experience a fantastic underwater adventure.
LOS ANGELES- CA, "The first few times you experience the excitement of scuba diving, you'll most likely use rented scuba gear , but if you want to become an experienced diver, it's best to purchase your own equipment."says Jacques DeLounge, owner of "Scuba Gear Sale" ( http://www.scuba-gear-sale.com/ ) a website specialized in scuba diving equipment.…
Your Repossessed Vehicle Can Still Be Recovered
Suffering through a repossession does not necessarily mean that the vehicle is lost. In fact, a repossessed vehicle is recoverable by its owner as long as the vehicle has not been auctioned off or sold by the finance company. There are however a few requirements that must be met in order to convince the auto finance company to cooperate with the return of the vehicle.
1. The vehicle…
Timeshare Resort Sales To Kick Off The New Year With Purchase Incentive Sale
Timeshare Resort Sales the world's largest timeshare resales company is offering anyone who purchases a timeshare from them in the month of January a package valued at over $2500.
Dover, Delaware - 1/2/2006
Timeshare Resort Sales has decided to kick of the new year with a purchase inventive sale. Timeshare Resort Sales has continued to outsell its competition for the last three years. The owner of Timeshare Resort Sales say's…
Las Vegas Wedding Tips
Las Vegas, Nevada
Here's how to get great room rates for your Las Vegas wedding:
Preferably a few months before you go to Las Vegas (but even a few weeks before you go would probably work) sign as many Las Vegas hotel online guest books as you can.
They'll start sending you emails of special room offers. Don't worry, you shouldn't be deluged with tons of email, even if you've signed more…
Seven Fatal Mistakes Accident Victims Make
If you have recently been injured in an accident, chances are you are worrying about what you should do next. You may also be feeling angry, frustrated, or just wondering if there is a reasonable way out of this mess.
You may be asking these questions: “Can I trust my insurance company to take care of me? How do I deal with the other insurance companies involved? Should I get a…
Find the Best Orlando Vacation Deals Online As Easy As One Click
Orlando, Florida is one of the premier vacation destinations in the United States and Orlando vacation deals are highly sought. A website has appeared to help you find the best deals online.
ORLANDO, Located in the sunshine state of Florida, the city of Orlando is home to many attractions and amusements as well as fine dining, family-oriented activities and nearby beaches. "Orlando Vacation Package" www.orlando-vacation-package.org is a site…
New Hope For DWI and DUI Violators
Convicted DWI and DUI offenders can now minimize and eventually eliminate the damaging effects of a drunk driving conviction. New public website gives away details.
Lamar, CO. Dec. 31, 2005 - Anyone arrested for a drunk driving offense used to be mercilessly punished - but a new website called www.duiproblemsrelief.org was created to help those caught and arrested for drunk driving. This new site aims to lessen…
Timeshare Resort Sales is Now Using RSS Feeds to Update Potential Buyer's of All …
Timeshare Resort Sales a true pioneer in its field is now using RSS Feeds to update potential new buyers of all there new timeshare inventory. Be the first one notified of all there newest and latest timeshare resales and timeshare rental inventory.
Dover, Delaware - 12/20/2005
RSS Feed technology has been around for years and is now gaining huge popularity. What is RSS? RSS programs called News Aggregators of RSS Readers…
Online Travel Bargain
Are holiday bargains for true or have catches hidden?
REMEMBER YOUR LAST CONVERSATION WITH THAT family relative who couldn’t talk enough of how much they saved on their last holiday package deal? Or that colleague bragging about his round- trip flight to Las Vegas and his stay in a 5-star hotel at a night? Have you found yourself staring wistfully (and suspiciously) at a 9 package deal for two for…
Driving gadget to help
(Leeds, NY)- Driving will never be the same. Leeds resident Marlon Munoz unveils The Co-Pilot.
The Co-Pilot is a safe voice warning system that generates safety warning messages that will help drivers around the country prevent a car accident, regardless of the type of weather condition.
The gadget contains over 50 safety related messages that can be played in sequence or at random in intervals of 2, 4 and 8…
3 Out Of 4 U.S. Drivers Maybe Losing Out On Significantly Lower Auto Insurance R …
Due to the complex formulas that auto insurance companies use today it's more important then ever that individuals use the tools online for comparing individual auto rates.
Doing so could significantly reduce their auto insurance rates by as much as 20-40% each year.
Glen Burnie, Maryland - December 22, 2005 - Over 75% of current car owners are needlessly overpaying on their auto insurance rates because of pure laziness or lack of…
Do diesel tuning modules really increase the power of a diesel engine by 30%?
We take a look at the truth of fitting a diesel tuning module to your car.
With the price of fuel at its all time high more and more people are changing over to diesel vehicles to save on fuel costs. The problem is that their new diesel car might feel a little slow and sluggish compared to the petrol car.
This problem is now solved by simply installing a device…
Timeshare Resort Sales Introduces Purchase Incentive Program
Timeshare Resort Sales a timeshare resales company recently introduced a purchase incentive program. Anyone who buys a timeshare, campground membership or vacation club from them will receive an incentive package valued at offer $2500.
Dover, Delaware - 12/19/2005
Timeshare Resort Sales the world leader in timeshare resales has introduced a new purchase incentive package. Right now anyone who buys a timeshare, campground membership or vacation club will receive an incentive…
Hovercraft Come of Age
And now for something completely different… New 3 person-hovercraft designed for the marine leisure market.
Birmingham, West Midlands, - 18/12/2005
The theory behind one of the most successful inventions of the 20th century, the Hovercraft, was originally tested in 1955 using an empty KiteKat cat food tin inside a coffee tin, an industrial air blower and a pair of kitchen scales by inventor Sir Christopher Cockerell.
Things have changed a bit since…
A Montana log cabin built for dog sled training
Bill Smith, the winning Montana dog musher has a new log cabin located in the Deer Lodge Forest near the Continental Divide in south-west Montana. This log cabin has three spacious bedrooms along with two baths and provides all the comforts of a modern luxury lodge. Here is the ideal place to train sled dogs, hunt elk or just take a leisurely hike through the Rocky Mountains. Remnants of…
Latest invention to help
(Leeds, NY)- Driving will never be the same. Leeds resident Marlon Munoz unveils The Co-Pilot.
The Co-Pilot is a safe voice warning system that generates safety warning messages that will help drivers around the country prevent a car accident, regardless of the type of weather condition.
The gadget contains over 50 safety related messages that can be played in sequence or at random in intervals of 2, 4 and 8…
Cheap International Plane Tickets
The best place to buy cheap international plane tickets is online. We've tried travel agencies and they can't compete with the discount ticket websites. You can search google ("cheap airfare South America", for example), or go straight to one of the well-known sites, like Expedia, Travelocity, Cheap Tickets, Hotwire or Priceline.
Courier Flights
As an air courier, you can get really cheap international plane tickets. Courier companies ship material in…
Safe Driving Advocate and Inventor hopes to save driver's lives with
(Leeds, NY)- Driving will never be the same. Leeds resident Marlon Munoz unveils The Co-Pilot.
The Co-Pilot is a safe voice warning system that generates safety warning messages that will help drivers around the country prevent a car accident, regardless of the type of weather condition.
The gadget contains over 50 safety related messages that can be played in sequence or at random in intervals of 2, 4 and 8…
Basic Car Care Tips And Techniques
The over all value of a vehicle can ultimately be controlled by the appearance and condition of the vehicle’s exterior and interior. One main goal that many car care enthusiasts share is protecting their investment by keeping their cars looking new through regular care and detailing.
Basic car care starts with a good basic wash. This wash should include washing the wheels, tires, wheel wells, exterior paint,…
