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Cheap B&B in Florence close to the Duomo
In winter, Florence is particularly appealing: the cold atmosphere and the grey flagstone and flint roads really brings out the colors and shapes of its warm brown roofs, yellow walls and stone bridges on Arno's river.
The view from Piazzale Michelangelo couldn't be more striking and sometimes the snow arrives and covers the city as it was a white bridal veil, giving visitors the chance to taste a different, silent Florence.
Now…
Experience Diversity of Nature and Culture during India Travel
India is an incredible destination boasted with a plenty of natural as well man-made wonders that thrill, excites and entertains tourists who come here from across the globe. Beside rich and varied wildlife, serene sandy beaches, beautiful hill stations, India is also a popular pilgrimage destination which draws devotees in a large number every year.
To cater for several tourists related services of India Tourism, National Tourism Award Winner –…
Techno-tsunami about to hit the beaches of the world
A techno-tsunami is about to wash over the beaches of the world – but this time it won’t be the hotels closest to the sea that suffer most damage. The biggest victims of this wave of high technology will be all of those hotels ‘just a few steps from the beach’ – those that claim to be right on the beach, but aren’t – plus all those hotels…
India Luxury Tours Bring Back The Age Old Appeal
Of all the places that attract tourists, India has been found to top the lists on various parameters. Be it hospitality, value for money, luxury and style or even monumental value. The Indian experience has been found to be so unique and comprehensive that most tourists flock to India out of curiosity, and stay back mesmerised. This is among the reasons why India Luxury Tours have been immensely received by…
ActivityBreaks.com Offer Three Fantastic Ski Packages in Italy
Belfast East, Northern Ireland (January 14, 2011) – ActivityBreaks.com, one of the web’s leading independent providers of continental activity holidays, offer three ski packages which are ideal for families, couples and passionate skiers.
European ski breaks are certainly nothing new in terms of tourism or popularity. However, in recent years there has been a growing trend for skiers, especially beginners and intermediates, to seek out and ski at some of Italy’s…
Manali Hotel Booking, Deluxe Manali Hotel booking, Honeymoon packages in manali
Woodvalley cottages in Kullu valley provide you with world class comfort in a beautifully designed resort. Unique in its architecture and exclusive in style, designed like European style with local touch and rugged mountain peaks in the background, the resort perfectly showcases the tranquil beauty of Manali. We offers you various types of manali cottages like budget manali cottages, luxury cottages in manali and European styles designed cottages.
The Cottage is…
Global Recovery For International Tourism Welcomed By Mint Hotel
According to the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, international tourism experienced a strong recovery over the past 12 months. With increasingly optimistic economic conditions emerging worldwide following the recession, 2010 witnessed a growing confidence in the tourism market.
It was revealed that while all regions recorded growing levels of tourist activity, it was within the emerging economies such as China and South American nations. This is in line…
iXiGO.com partners with Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) for travel se …
iXiGO.com powers online flight & hotel meta-search for newdelhiairport.in
New Delhi, January 18, 2011 – iXiGO.com has partnered with Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) for enabling a flights & hotels search engine on the IGIA website http://www.newdelhiairport.in . This partnership enables passengers visiting the airport's website to search for flights and hotels across 100+ travel websites and to choose and book directly on their preferred airline or hotel…
Grand Canyon Whitewater Puts a New Face on Old Family Company
Page, Arizona USA January, 2011
After nearly 44 years operating in the Grand Canyon, Diamond River Adventures has announced their decision to sell its Colorado River rafting services in the Grand Canyon and move on. Grand Canyon Whitewater (GCW) is the new name for the established group of entrepreneurs that will be leading the charge to take GCW into the next century. The new owners of GCW have successfully operated…
Release of the trailer for “LAND OF THE SEEKERS”
Paris, France. January 7th 2011
The organization Yogi-nomad and Los Angeles based film director Brendan Turrill released today the trailer for the upcoming documentary “LAND OF THE SEEKERS.” The movie was shot in Nepal, crossroads of ancient wisdom, and follows the journey of 15 international students in search of yogic knowledge.
The camera tracks the subject of their quest and their quest. What are they really seeking? Is there something missing in…
Rabbie’s recruits for the best job in Scotland
Small group tour operator, Rabbie’s Trail Burners is on the hunt for new talent to join its award winning team, with its largest recruitment drive in the company’s 18 year history.
With tours stretching from the Yorkshire to the Outer Hebrides, 2010 was Rabbie’s most successful year to date, with over 35,000 visitors choosing to explore Scotland and the north of England with the independent travel company. In order to…
Scrappage scheme has ended but helped the used parts market
The U.K. new car market is slowly emerging from the crisis. Recent figures from the Society of Motors Manufactures and Traders (SMMT) show that through 2010 the new car registrations rose up 1.8% compared to 2009. It has been the first rise since 2007 and the hit of recession. The figures clearly indicate that 2010 has been a year of contrast. While the first half was quite good in terms…
SLS AMG and E 63 AMG voted Sports Cars of the Year
Affalterbach – Almost 70,000 readers of German car magazine "Auto Bild Sportscars" submitted their votes to make winners of both the SLS AMG and the E 63 AMG. The SLS AMG took first place in the category "Production Super Sports Cars", the E 63 AMG among the "Production Saloons". The award ceremony took place on 3 December 2010 at the Essen Motor Show as part of the Auto Bild "Race…
ADAC AutoMarxX: Mercedes-Benz is Germany´s strongest brand
Stuttgart – Mercedes-Benz has regained the top position in the AutomarxX brand ranking of ADAC, the world´s second largest automobile club, making it Germany’s best automotive brand. Mercedes-Benz is the most successful automotive brand since AutomarxX was introduced in 2001, capturing first place a total of 12 times and beating its competitors in more than half of all the rankings. The ADAC study assesses the automotive brands sold in Germany…
SUNRISE Resorts & Cruises win HolidayCheck TopHotel 2011 Award
The HolidayCheck TopHotel Award honors the top hotels in different regions and recognizes their achievements. This award is based on the reviews our guests are posting on the HolidayCheck website. In the year 2010 alone, more than 400.000 reviews have been made for more than 100.000 hotels. So the HolidayCheck TopHotel Award would like to highlight those hotels, which are particularly popular in a region and have performed outstandingly.
Our…
GreenTracks Amazon Riverboat Cruise
Years of experience exploring the Amazon enables GreenTracks to offer a unique cruise experience. The GreenTracks Amazon Riverboat Cruise is an ecotour adventure cruise aboard a fully restored rubber boom-era riverboat. There are several excursions daily off the riverboat, led by GreenTracks-trained, bilingual Naturalist Guides. There are hikes by both day and night on rainforest trails in search of interesting animals, multicolored butterflies, bizarre insects, exotic flowers and gigantic trees.…
Power Cut nearly terminates glamorous California contract for Creative FX
Local vehicle wrapping and signage company, Creative FX, nearly lost a high profile contract after a power cut in Bromley prevented them from producing a customised vehicle livery for California Governor and former Terminator actor, Arnold Schwarzenegger.
The power failure, caused by a damaged cable, affected the Mason’s Hill area of Bromley last month. It couldn’t have been worse timing for Creative FX, who had a tight deadline to meet…
Kerala: Destination which is Beyond Your Imagination
Kerala the land of timeless beauty is the potpourri of sublime greenery, unsurpassed beauty of backwaters and beaches, warm hospitality and gourmet cuisines. The interwoven charm of natural panorama and cultural vistas summon scores of tourists to this place from across the globe. Come, explore and experience this land of enchanted beauty with National Tourism Award Winner – Caper Travel Company Pvt. Ltd.
The company provides an array of Kerala…
Sunway International Hotels & Resorts to Welcome 32 Lucky Winners to Experience …
Malaysia, Petaling Jaya, January 14 – Sunway International Hotels & Resorts (SIHR) the management arm that operates hotels & resorts within the Asian region will warmly welcome 32 winners to experience a complimentary stay of 3 days 2 nights inclusive of breakfast in each of its hotel properties through a “Win A 3D Stay” draw which will take off from 16 January until
16 February 2011.
The total value of…
Vacation letting house for pleasent strip
You can uncovering some earthy and interesting attractions direct in Slavic holidaymaker realm Liptov. Get into we can say best Slovakia can tender. Spend with elevation athletics possibilities and nutrient dam sports may be interested especially for creature aggregation. Liptov area is situated among mountains with calumny Low Tatras, Occident Tatras, Biggish Fatra.
The superfine season feature entertainer is ski recur Jasna - Chopok situated in Low Tatras mountains. There…
Swissôtel at Home: Online Shop launched
ZURICH, January 2011 – Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts has started the new year by launching its own online shop, “Swissôtel at home”. High-quality products can be conveniently ordered online at www.swissotelathome.com, which features a wide selection of ideal gifts for anyone who appreciates exquisite items partly made in Switzerland.
As guests very often spot items they love at the hotels, such as pillows in the rooms, and would like to…
Downtown New York hotel deal offer by Tribeca Grand Hotel
The Tribeca Grand Hotel, one of New York City’s most celebrated downtown boutique Hotels, is extending a special deal; stay three nights and receive the fourth night free.
Located just two blocks south of its hugely successful sister, the Soho Grand Hotel, the Tribeca Grand sits on the boarder of two of the most affluent neighbourhoods in Manhattan, SoHo and TriBeCa; where cobblestone streets and historic cast iron buildings give way…
LTC Shimla Manali Tour Packages
LTC Tours is a professional travel Tours provider and started to serve worldwide for any kind of travel need. LTC Tours provides LTC Travel Packages for India and all around India, Dubai, Mauritius, London, Switzerland, Singapore & Malaysia, and so many other countries. We are organizing tailor made tours to 25 destinations in India and worldwide, creating new & exciting active packages for individuals, groups and tour series to the…
Ascot Hotel In Copenhagen Expands Following The Financial Crisis
Ascot Hotel in Copenhagen has turned the financial crisis into progress and has expanded with new apartments. The expansion is a sign of a positive turnaround in the shadows of the financial crisis. The worst consequences of the crisis have passed and the belief in a positive future has returned.
The financial crisis hit the Danish hotel industry hard, and Ascot Hotel in central Copenhagen was no exception. During the difficult…
Watch The England Cricket Team In Their Next Great Challenge!
Following a dramatic end to 24 years of losing on Aussie soil, the England team lifted the Ashes last week and took another giant step closer to becoming the best cricket team in the world.
Gullivers Sports Travel has been arranging Ashes Tours since 1982 but Managing Director John Davison felt this one was different and said: “I was there in 1986/87 but this one was a bit more special.…
EU visa waiver boosts Taiwan tourism
The EU visa-waiver program for ROC nationals, which took effect Jan. 11, is set to play a pivotal role in bolstering visitor exchanges, according to the Tourism Bureau under the Ministry of Transportation and Communications.
“This initiative will see more locals traveling to the EU, creating greater interest in Taiwan as a destination for European tourists,” the bureau said. “We look forward to welcoming more visitors from the EU to…
Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa Offers Spring Travelers Orlando Vacation Value
Kissimmee, FL, January 11, 2011 - Travelers planning a spring Orlando vacation can maximize their vacation dollar at Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa.
Just four miles from Walt Disney World® Resort, Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa provides guests the complete Orlando vacation experience with on-site resort amenities, free transportation to the Disney theme parks plus flexible and spacious accommodations to meet any size group or budget.
Travelers can choose from Disney area…
Faster than a flight! Travel to Valencia by high-speed train in 2011.
The New Year 2011 is a fast year.
As fast as you can, you travel to Valencia now from the Spanish Capital with the new high-speed train AVE in only 95 minutes. That is how long it takes to get to the metropolis at the Mediterranean.
So Spanish tourism got a new high-speed shuttle connecting the two city centres to bring you from the Madrid City to the centre of Valencia in…
APCOA takes over pre-booking at Gatwick Airport
APCOA has undertaken a five year contract to provide London Gatwick Airport with a fully managed pre-booking, yield management and call centre service. Gatwick is the world’s largest airport for car park pre-booking.
The new booking engine is a clear five-step process which is now available at www.gatwickairport.com/parking. The website allows the customer to select and book a car parking space in less than two minutes. It supports customers whose…
Samui Beach Village Announces Free Nights in March
Koh Samui, Thailand, January 11th, 2011: Stay for 7 and Pay only for 5 Nights... Plus receive a complimentary massage for each guest + a free private chef service if choosing a villa stay
Looking for a place to get away and escape the daily grind and long days? Samui Beach Village has exactly what you need - 5 star luxury comfort and services, a stunning beach at your doorstep…
Carnival and Mardi Gras Activities on City Discovery
January 11, 2010 – If you’re planning a trip to Carnival or Mardi Gras, City-Discovery.com has the answer for the thoroughly overwhelming yet festive season. With crowds of revelers swarming the streets and regular tourist attractions’ schedules disrupted by the merry-making, the website aims to make planning a Carnival-theme trip as easy and hassle-free as booking online by offering up its selection of sightseeing, Samba, soccer, and other carnival-themed activities…
Enchanting Tours to North India – Erco Travels Best Deal
New Delhi: India, is a historical place with full of historical monuments, forts and palaces to visit from past many years. Therefore, due to the promotion and marketing, today this regal place has an image of affordable tourist destination.
It’s not like, this royal land does not have the deluxe and lavish holidays, but it’s like now the populace have notice that the can have the same experience in an…
VERYBEST.COM Presents the 2010 Award Winners for Very Best Philanthropist
MC, Monaco ( ) January 10, 2011 - PHILANTHROPIC COMPANY
1. Google | Very Best Philanthropic Company
2. Grameen Bank |Very Best Philanthropic Company
3. Newman’s Own |Very Best Philanthropic Company
PHILANTHROPIC FOUNDATION
1. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation | Very Best Philanthropic Foundation
2. Christina Noble Children’s Foundation | Very Best Philanthropic Foundation
3. Dubai Cares | Very Best Philanthropic Foundation
4. Li Ka Shing Foundation | Very Best Philanthropic Foundation
5. Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund | Very Best…
Buffalo tours website launched with an exclusive new look and better features
Buffalo Tours is proud to announce the launch of its user friendly and much anticipated website redesign and redevelopment at www.buffalotours.com. The improved site contains superior service, a better layout, a fresh look, simpler navigation and optimized functionality to meet with the needs and requests of online consumers.
The impressive but simple and clean site design was made to meet the needs of customers by providing better navigation, and improved…
First “Carbon-Neutral” Scuba Diving Travel Offered in Washington, DC
Washington, DC—Blue Planet Scuba, a new scuba diving organization that opened in Dupont Circle in October, announced today the first program of “carbon neutral” scuba travel opportunities for DC, Maryland, and Virginia divers.
The first of these trips will be to Cozumel, Mexico February 18-22nd with four days of scuba diving and opportunities to learn about local marine life. Full details are online at http://www.blueplanetdc.com/travel.
Blue Planet Scuba…
Samui Beach Village Announces Special Rates in January
Koh Samui, Thailand, January 08th, 2011: If you're thinking of a LAST MINUTE getaway for that well earned break? Well we are offering some VERY SPECIAL RATES on our last few remaining Luxury Villa and Ocean Room Accommodation for selected dates in JANUARY
Valid: 2nd January 2011 to 31st January 2011 - JANUARY - LAST MINUTE RATES!!!
We have some one bedroom and two bedroom Ocean Rooms available on selected dates…
Mattsonmaps Authors Rough Guide to Tourism Board Websites and Technology
Wenonah, NJ, January 07, 2010 -- To support recent launches of three new instances of a one-of-a-kind software application to promote destinations worldwide, Mattsonmaps shares a marketing study that is highlighted on an Tnooz.com, an international travel technology website.
Mattsonmaps President and former professor at Temple University in Philadelphia just published a white paper in the prestigious travel tech news site called tnooz.com. The White Paper, as summation of a market…
Experience the Timeless Classic of Rajasthan with Rajasthan Tour Packages
The amalgamated beauty of rippling sand dunes, grand palaces, majestic forts, vibrant culture, colorful fairs and festivals are known attractions in Rajasthan. Tourists from across the globe come here to experience the leftover saga of royalty left by the Rajput Kings. While traveling through historic cities of Rajasthan one can hear and witness the heroic deeds of Rajputana Kings. Tourist Attractions in Rajasthan revolves around dazzling desert landscapes, striking architecture…
Travels with a Photographic Workshop within Europe 2011
No shooting of images and events at all hours of the day and at a fast pace!
Participants of a small creative group of amateur photographers will take their images at ease and according to photographic and not touristic aspects, e.g. the optimal light determines the moment of shooting during their day’s programme.
‘click fototours’, for over 15 years a special ageny in Bonn/Germany for photographic travels,…
Carnival in Venice 2011 - a photo-workshop
Once a year during the carnival season colourfully masked figures in weird robes stroll over bridges and narrow alleys or present themselves proudly in one of the “piazzi” of Venice.
This picturesque scenery in front of gondolas, the famous St Mark’s Square and wonderful palazzi will be documented photographically by participants of “click fototours”, Bonn/Germany - no scenery could be no more suited for a presentation of moving figures…
Thailand targets the Middle East
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced that, despite the economic downturn, Thailand is continuing to attract an increasing numbers of visitors from the Middle East.
In fact, figures show a sixty seven percent rise in September 2010 compared with September 2009.
Whilst the figures for the final quarter of 2010 are still to be confirmed, the Tourism Authority of Thailand expects the overall number of visitors from the Middle East…
Welcome to Golden Hotel – One of the Best Budget Hotels in Jaipur
Jaipur, Rajasthan – January 7, 2011 – India has numerous holiday destinations that attract both domestic and international tourists. One such enchanting location is Jaipur, which is popularly hailed as the “Pink City” due to the omnipresence of this hue in its marvelous structures. As the capital city of Rajasthan and the first well-planned city of India, Jaipur is a tourist’s delight with thousands of foreign travelers flocking to the…
Sunny Isles Beach Entices Northerners to Fly South for the Winter to Florida’s R …
The City of Sunny Isles Beach and the Sunny Isles Beach Tourism and Marketing Council are pleased to announce the launch of the “Sunny Isles Beach Warm Winter Getaway” offering affordable packages to tourists from the North East and Canada during the Winter Season.
The Sunny Isles Beach Winter Getaway packages offer northerners specials on hotel stays, shopping, dining, and attractions at a variety of different costs to fit any…
Luxury Essex Guest House Launches New Website
The Maypole Guest House in Tolleshunt D’Arcy near Maldon, Essex has officially launched their new website at www.themaypoleguesthouse.com.
This elegant Guest House offers luxury bed and breakfast accommodation with en-suite rooms designed for extra comfort and an inclusive wholesome English breakfast made from freshly grown and sourced local produce. The Maypole Guest House is equally suited for a business trip stay or as a perfect retreat for those special…
NEXTAWAY LAUNCHES THE NEW GENERATION OF HOLIDAY RENTAL WEBSITES WITH 30% OFF FOR …
Nextaway connects travellers with home owners and property managers, providing access to a wide range of great value and unique self catering accommodation options around the world. The website has over 30,000 private holiday homes available online, which travellers can browse for free and book direct with the owner, saving time and money.
Why Holiday Home Owners Should Enlist with Nextaway
Nextaway has developed a wide range of tools to allow home…
Plan the Best Spring Break in 2011 with Inertia Tours
Plan spring break as a party trip, or as a relaxing and calm one, Inertia Tours you will get you nothing but the best deals for you on your friends for spring break in 2011.
Spring Break is supposed to be a time taken from the usual routine college life in order to have fun, relax, and party. What better way to do so, than to plan a special trip to…
Agoda.com Partners with Leading South African Chain Protea
SINGAPORE (January 5, 2011) – Agoda.com, Asia’s global hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline.com Inc., today announced a partnership with the Protea Hospitality Group, Africa’s largest and leading hotel group with some 90 properties in South Africa and more than 120 continent-wide. Protea Hospitality Group now has access to Agoda.com's YCS (Yield Control System) – proprietary software through which hoteliers can dynamically control room inventory, prices, content and…
LTC Tours India, LTC Tours Packages
LTC TOURS is organizing tailor made tours to 25 destinations in India and worldwide, creating new& exciting active packages for individuals, groups and tour series to the most interesting natural & cultural destinations, always taking into account environmental conservation and cultural identity. We organize all kind of daily and package tours all around India, Dubai, Mauritius, London, Switzerland, Singapore & Malaysia. We became a professional travel provider and started to…
Travel Partners in Dublin now Offers Online Travel Booking with ResortGems.com
Columbus, OH – January 5, 2010
Travel Partners in Dublin, a premier travel agent operating in Central Ohio has partnered with ResortGems.com to enable their customers to easily book resort vacations online at over 34,000 hotels and resorts, including over 7,000 listings available directly from timeshare owners. These “Gems” are typically offered to travelers for 30-50% less than prices found anywhere else.
According to ResortGems.com co-founder and CEO Bob Kington, “People…
As Councils Restrict Water - Lifeline thrown to small businesses
As local authorities battle with the water crisis, garages and car wash owners are in deep water with a flood of bad news. The new restrictions, freezing weather and water charges, are a body blow to traditional car washes who are finding it difficult to keep their heads above water.
Motorists too are in hot water with the threat of imminent residential water charges. Coupled with the deepening local (as well…
