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    Summer Vacation RV Rentals Up Despite Rising Fuel Costs

    Fri, 13 Jun 2008 15:17:02 -0700 PDT
    by Aria Munro - Staff Editor

    FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Despite the seemingly never ending reports of record breaking gas prices, demand for RV rentals has never been higher. With the kids out of school for summer and air travel costing two to three times more than a year ago, many families are scrambling for cost effective vacation alternatives. Renting a [...]

    Allstar Luxury Coaches, RV Rental Firm, Takes the ‘Bummer’ Out of Summer with Gas Rebate Promotion

    Fri, 23 May 2008 14:49:50 -0700 PDT
    by Aria Munro - Staff Editor

    FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — With all eyes on rising fuel prices, Allstar Luxury Coaches introduces its new GAS PASS promotion. The price of gas is breaking records and is expected to keep rising, which can make for some pain at the pumps on a summer road trip. In an effort to ease some of that [...]

    Voyages for Veterans: CruiseJungle Launches Fund Raising Program for Vets

    Fri, 16 May 2008 17:38:46 -0700 PDT
    by Aria Munro - Staff Editor

    FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. — CruiseJungle Holdings, operator of several consumer travel web sites today announced the launch of a unique fund raising program that directly benefits veterans and their families. The program, Voyages for Veterans, is designed to raise funds for the well-respected Fisher House veteran’s organization. Fisher House is a 4 star, A+ rated [...]

    The Cultural Explorer Shows Philanthropic Travelers How Easy it is to Help Others as They Travel South Africa

    Thu, 15 May 2008 22:31:24 -0700 PDT
    by Aria Munro - Staff Editor

    SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — As TV viewers saw on Oprah’s Big Give, it does not take a lot to make a difference in someone’s life. The Cultural Explorer, a San Francisco-based cultural and philanthropic tour company, shows travelers how easy it is to help others as they travel. Beginning travel philanthropists need to know where [...]

    Fare Buzz Rolls Out Net Rate Hotel Program for Travel Agents

    Thu, 01 May 2008 19:23:55 -0700 PDT
    by Tabitha Berg - Staff Editor

    NEW YORK, N.Y. — Today, Fare Buzz launched a new, dynamic, web-based hotel booking engine - an industry first - allowing travel professionals to book hotels at net rates in over 100,000 hotel and resort properties. This innovative program offers quality-inspected properties in more than 200 countries, worldwide, with hotels ranging from budget to luxury [...]

    Learn Culinary Expertise at Sonoma Valley Foodie Tour

    Sat, 26 Apr 2008 03:01:21 -0700 PDT
    by Tabitha Berg - Staff Editor

    SONOMA, Calif. — Discover the secrets of exceptional food and wine during an extravagant full-immersion culinary weekend, hosted by From Farm to Table, a gourmet travel company in Sonoma, Calif. Today, they announced the kick-off of a summer series of culinary and wine tours in a region that is world-renowned for its vineyards and artisan food producers.

    Perillo Tours Offers Free Air Fare to Italy via Milan’s EuroFly Airlines

    Fri, 25 Apr 2008 01:51:29 -0700 PDT
    by Aria Munro - Staff Editor

    WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. — Perillo Tours, America’s leader in tourism to Italy since 1945, today announced one of the most aggressive promotions in Italian tourism history - free roundtrip airfare from New York’s JFK to Rome, Bologna and Palermo aboard EuroFly airlines. The flights must be booked by June 1, 2008, in conjunction with select Perillo tours and specific departure dates.

    Former NFL Coach Offers Introductory ‘Tell Them ‘Da Coach’ Sent You’ Golf Packages In Celebration of his two new Orlando Resorts

    Sun, 16 Mar 2008 21:31:22 -0700 PDT
    by Aria Munro - Staff Editor

    ORLANDO, Fla. — “Da Coach” Mike Ditka, former NFL Coach of the 1985 Super Bowl champs, the Chicago Bears, welcomed guests recently as they arrived at Mike Ditka’s Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa to join him in celebrating the opening of Mike Ditka’s Runaway Beach Club Resort and Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa.

    iExplore Expands Adventure Travel Portal Into The U.K.

    Fri, 07 Mar 2008 20:01:31 -0800 PST
    by Tabitha Berg - Staff Editor

    CHICAGO, Ill. and LONDON, England — Chicago-based iExplore formally announced its global expansion plans, with today’s launch of www.iExplore.co.uk, targeting adventure travelers in the U.K. It is the company’s first formal effort outside of the U.S. since the company launched in 1999. iExplore is hoping to become the #1 ranked website for adventure and experiential travel in the U.K. within the next couple years, replicating the position it has held in the U.S. since 2000.

    Vacations Never End with Unique Travel Group Planner

    Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:21:01 -0800 PST
    by Aria Munro - Staff Editor

    DENVER, Colo. — Can’t get everyone together at the same time? Trying to juggle schedules to organize a family reunion? Help is on the way. Vacation Never Ends, LLC announces the launch of a new web site that brings together family and friends for easy trip and event planning.

    Wacky-Wacky Parking Fees at Waikiki Hotels Revealed in Latest Hawaii Travel Survey

    Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:31:02 -0800 PST
    by Aria Munro - Staff Editor

    HONOLULU, Hawaii — You might get a great deal on a rental car on the island of Oahu. But if you stay in Waikiki, as almost all visitors to Oahu do, you may pay as much as $25 (plus tax) to park your car for the night, according to a survey of Waikiki hotels conducted by Travel Hawaii LLC in Honolulu, a leading Hawaii Internet booking service.

    New Romance Travel Guide Captures Spirit of Sedona

    Mon, 11 Feb 2008 21:41:57 -0800 PST
    by Aria Munro - Staff Editor

    SEDONA, Ariz. — Phyllis Johnson Innovative Strategies, LLC announces Sedona Romance Travel, an online travel newsletter that captures the spirit of Sedona. A personal journey that guides the reader and describes why Sedona is a special place for romancing the spirit and nourishing the soul. A place where lives and relationships can change forever.

    Travelong Receives Sales Award from Delta Airlines

    Sat, 26 Jan 2008 00:27:05 -0800 PST
    by Aria Munro - Staff Editor

    NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. — Delta Airlines presented its yearly sales award to Travelong.com in recognition for its Outstanding Performance in 2007. A spokesperson from Delta noted that the award is rarely granted and Travelong is one of only seven companies this year to receive this notable achievement.

    Travel Journalist Anne Campbell Launches NY Cruise Site

    Wed, 23 Jan 2008 21:48:00 -0800 PST
    by Tabitha Berg - Staff Editor

    NEW YORK, N.Y. — A new web site, Cruising From New York, providing all the information travelers need to plan a cruise from the three New York area ports, Manhattan, Brooklyn and Cape Liberty (Bayonne), N.J. was launched today by Anne Campbell, a veteran cruise industry journalist.

    Hawaii Lagoon in Waikiki Makes a Splash at the Hilton Hawaiian Village

    Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:46:28 -0800 PST
    by Tabitha Berg - Staff Editor

    HONOLULU, Hawaii — According to Travel Hawaii LLC (http://Travel-Hawaii.com), a leading Hawaii Internet booking service, Hawaii’s largest hotel, the Hilton Hawaiian Village in Waikiki has finally completed its long-awaited lagoon revitalization project. The project has transformed the once murky, uninviting pond into a delightful 5 acre swimming and recreation center, open not only to guests of the Hilton Hawaiian Village, but to the general public as well.

    Fareportal and CEO Sam Jain Donate Air Tickets to Covenant House New York

    Wed, 16 Jan 2008 01:34:56 -0800 PST
    by Tabitha Berg - Staff Editor

    NEW YORK, N.Y. — FAREPORTAL is a technology solutions provider to the travel industry. Strategically located in “Silicon Alley,” in the heart of New York City, their group of consultants is dedicated to harnessing the future of online travel technology for FAREPORTAL customers and partners. Covenant House New York is the nation’s largest adolescent care agency serving homeless, runaway and at-risk youth.

    In-Room Internet Access at Hawaii Hotels Tracked by Travel Hawaii LLC

    Thu, 10 Jan 2008 21:21:44 -0800 PST
    by Tabitha Berg - Staff Editor

    HONOLULU, Hawaii — According to Travel Hawaii LLC, a leading Hawaii Internet booking service, guests at Hawaii hotels can enjoy free high-speed internet access in their rooms, or they can pay up to $20/day. Different Hawaii hotels have wildly varying charges for this new “must have” amenity.

    Top Ten Adventure World Travel Destinations in 2007

    Wed, 09 Jan 2008 03:44:23 -0800 PST
    by Tabitha Berg - Staff Editor

    CHICAGO, Ill. — iExplore announced today the list of Top Ten World Travel Destinations as determined by the vacation purchases of its adventure and experiential travelers. Egypt held on to its top position for the third straight year, and the rest of the top 10 was largely unchanged from 2006.

    Best Hotel Gyms for Athletic Travelers in the U.S. 2007

    Sat, 15 Dec 2007 01:29:09 -0800 PST
    by Tabitha Berg - Staff Editor

    SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Athletic-Minded Traveler LLC, a San Diego-based active lifestyle media company that operates the largest healthy travel site on the web, www.athleticmindedtraveler.com, released today its 2007 ranking of “The Best Hotel Gyms in the U.S.”

    CruiseJungle Promises The Roaming Gnome Won’t Spend Thanksgiving Alone

    Wed, 21 Nov 2007 00:59:22 -0800 PST
    by Aria Munro - Staff Editor

    FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The CruiseJungle loveable monkey mascots, Lucy and Ethel are reaching out this holiday season and have invited Travelocity’s Roaming Gnome to have Thanksgiving dinner with them on a cruise. They feel bad that the Gnome has to spend his holidays tramping through airports and is always at risk for being kidnapped as part of a prank.

    Innovative Hawaii Hotel Database Helps Travelers Avoid Construction

    Tue, 13 Nov 2007 03:20:08 -0800 PST
    by Aria Munro - Staff Editor

    HONOLULU, Hawaii — Travel Hawaii LLC, a Hawaii-based Internet travel agency, has developed a database of Hawaii hotel construction and renovation projects designed to help consumers “know before they go.” Customers can view all current construction projects and choose when it’s best to schedule a Hawaii vacation and which hotels will be “construction free.”

    Vacation Research and Planning Enhanced with Video

    Fri, 02 Nov 2007 18:49:18 -0700 PDT
    by Tabitha Berg - Staff Editor

    ST. PAUL, Minn. — This was a bond that was just meant to happen. ResortsandLodges.com, a niche portal Web site that provides advertising for the hospitality and travel industry, recently completed a successful pilot program that brings high-quality, full-motion video to Internet users exploring their options in travel.

    Travel Industry Portal Offers Video Production to Resort and Lodge Partners

    Wed, 31 Oct 2007 21:57:11 -0700 PDT
    by Aria Munro - Staff Editor

    ST. PAUL, Minn. — ResortsandLodges, a leading niche portal Web site providing advertising for the hospitality and travel industry, announces a major initiative to integrate custom-produced video into its Web site. The company recently launched a successful pilot program encompassing four highly-traveled regions on the site, presenting its resort and lodge partner properties through high-quality video.

    TripMama Raises the Bar in Travel Comparison: Expands Its Technology and Ad Partners

    Tue, 23 Oct 2007 22:04:44 -0700 PDT
    by Tabitha Berg - Staff Editor

    NEW YORK, N.Y. — TripMama, a leading travel comparison website, has announced several new upgrades to further improve the extremely popular web site, including new advertiser, Expedia.com. The New York based travel company works with the largest travel websites online to provide bargain hunters with the widest selection of discounted airfares. TripMama.com quickly provides search results and price comparisons from today’s top travel sites.

    CSA Travel Protection and Cheapoair to Deliver Affordable Travel Insurance

    Fri, 19 Oct 2007 18:46:11 -0700 PDT
    by Tabitha Berg - Staff Editor

    SAN DIEGO, Calif. — CSA Travel Protection, a leading provider of travel insurance, has teamed up with Cheapoair.com, a top budget travel website to provide Cheapoair consumers with affordable travel insurance. This partnership gives travelers immediate access to purchase travel protection at time of booking flight arrangements with Cheapoair.

    CheapoAir Budget Travel Portal Unveils 24/7 Customer Support

    Wed, 19 Sep 2007 00:38:35 -0700 PDT
    by Aria Munro - Staff Editor

    NEW YORK, N.Y. — CheapoAir.com, a leading budget travel website catering to customers in cheap travel, has announced a sweeping overhaul to its customer service department, a spokesman from the company said yesterday. “Our customers spoke and we heard! We discovered that our customers were genuinely pleased with our products, but preferred reduced hold times.”