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    Greater Toronto Hotel Reports Record Numbers

    The Greater Toronto Hotel Association (GTHA) professionals reported a record high for hotel occupancy year over year since 2009 on January 31, 2012. Analysis of data from the GTHA monthly occupancy statistic listings shows a close to 4% increase in 2012 versus 2009.

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    Vintage Travel Trailers Get New Purpose

    A true classic car buff, Richard Nash never imagined that he would be restoring 1960s era travel trailers. His wife, Vicky brought home the first vintage trailer in 2005 and so the obsession began. Four trailers have made their way to the Nash driveway. The fully rebuilt 1962 Shasta Airflyte is the gem of the collection.

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    Business travelers have power over corporate policy

    Unmanaged business travel could become the norm over the next five years as businesses find it increasingly easy to get better deals online, according to a panel of experts at this week's World Travel Market Meridian Club Think Tank.

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    Save USD200 on a Mediterranean cruise with Spanish flavor

    LIBERTYVILLE, Illinois - Save US$200 by booking TourCrafters' latest air/hotel/cruise package by January 27. The package, which costs US$1,643 with the early-bird discount, includes round-trip air to Barcelona from New York, fuel surcharge and airport taxes, 3 nights in the 3-star Hotel Nouvel in Barcelona, daily breakfast, a complimentary wine and tapas, plus shopping discount at El Corte Ingles, arrival and departure transfers from the Barcelona Airport and the port, and a 4-night Mediterrane...

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    Never Get Lost in Hawaii with the Big Island Revealed App for iOS

    Crystal Springs Software, LLC announces the immediate availability of a new travel eBook application, the Big Island Revealed for iOS, available for download on the iPhone App Store. The Big Island Revealed iOS app is a candid, humorous guidebook app designed for the iPhone. It comes with an interactive GPS-aware map that was made specifically for the guidebook. The app is fast and easy to use and works offline without the need for a cell signal. It also works on the iPad and iPod touch.

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    Insider’s Guide to The Oscar's 2012 by Music and Commerce New York's Premier Luxury Concierge Agency

    Whether you are a die-hard movie buff or just love the Glitz and Glam that comes with the Oscar's, The Academy Awards 2012 is the perfect opportunity to experience Hollywood in all of its grandeur. International luxury concierge agency, Music and Commerce has complied this insider's guide for connoisseurs of luxury looking to experience the Oscar's like an A-Lister. From luxury shopping sprees and cocktails at celebrity haunts to the most exclusive parties that only the A-List know about. Her...

  • · Leisure

    Jigsaw Holidays Announces Spinners Cottage for Holiday Rental

    Witney-based Luxury Cotswold Cottages agent Jigsaw Holidays today announces the addition of "Spinners Cottage" to its portfolio of premium Cotswold Cottages, available for short and medium term rental.

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    Prague: A mix of medieval charm and cultural effervescence

    The city of Prague in Czech Republic is regarded as one of the most beautiful Eastern European cities today. The city prides itself as a survivor of wars and political conflicts; a city nicknamed "the jewel of stone" by Goethe.

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    "VisitBritain” exceeds expectations by 20 percent

    VisitBritain has released the list of hosted buyers (subject to amendments) attending March Marketplace (MAMA) and has surpassed their target by 20 percent. The 180 buyers attending Day 1 of MAMA, known as the Hosted Buyers Marketplace (HBM), represent an impressive array of markets. Germany, North America, China, India, and the Netherlands make up half of the attendees alongside a broad range of operators from countries as diverse as Poland, Brazil, and the UAE.

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    Canals, gondolas and history show the beauty of Venice

    One of the most common impressions that one has upon arriving in Venice is that it is a city in another world, created by a civilization from another galaxy. Venice is in Italy, but sometimes you forget you're in the country, because the city does not look like the rest of the boot shaped country. Moreover, it does not look like anything on the planet.

  • · Leisure

    Experience the endless summer of Aruba

    Aruba is a Caribbean tourist destination just 12 miles (20km) off the coast of Venezuela and neighboring Curacao. The warm summer paradise island that has temperatures ranging from 75 to 84 (24 c – 29 c) throughout the year and seldom rains.

  • · Travel Tips

    Cruise Vacation Heats up Romance for Couples: survey

    For couples looking to rekindle the spark in their romance, the sea is calling with a million ways to fall in love again. According to a recent survey commissioned by Royal Caribbean International*, most Americans (90%) astoundingly ranked sex as the top activity on their cruise itinerary. Respondents also consider cruises to be the most romantic type of vacation while offering a better value for their dollar (84%). More than four out of five respondents also say that a cruise with their partner...

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    New Orleans is Named as One of Only Three U.S. Destinations on New York Times Winter Getaway List

    The New York Times recently listed New Orleans as one of only three US destinations for winter getaways that are suitable for all ages.

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    New Ways to Visit Tuscany with Butterfield & Robinson

    For over forty years Butterfield & Robinson has been exploring Tuscany in style. In 2012 they have introduced even more ways to visit this popular destination. The introduction of Self-Guided Tuscany Walking and competitively priced Tuscany Bistro Biking adds to the wealth of options in Tuscany that include: family biking, self-guided biking, Signature B&R Biking and Walking trips and Private Tuscany itineraries.

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    Springtime Enhancements at the Holiday Inn Resort, Panama City Beach

    Each year spring gives new life to the beachside Holiday Inn Resort on Panama City Beach. This year spring holds even more excitement than ever with lots of updates and enhancements all around the resort, and great package deals to help your family get the vacation they deserve!

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    Palestine sees joining the International Council of Tourism Partners as a new spirit for their tourism industry

    The International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) announced today that the Palestine Ministry of Tourism & Antiquity has become a member of this alliance of destinations.

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    Corinthia Hotels’ sensational accommodation offer of up to a 50 percent discount in 6 exciting destinations

    Corinthia Hotels has announced its fantastic 2012 special offer of up to a 50 percent discount, which now includes its new flagship property, the luxurious Corinthia Hotel London, which opened in April 2011. This special offer allows visitors to book any one of seven Corinthia Hotels in London, Budapest, Lisbon, Prague, Malta (Corinthia Hotel St. George's Bay and the Corinthia Palace Hotel), and St. Petersburg at an incredible discount on each hotel's best available rate.

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    Long lives the house wine: Gran Hotel Son Net to plant vineyard and develop home grown produce on its estate

    The authentic Majorca, far away from the famous "Ballermann" awaits guests at the Gran Hotel Son Net, in the green heart of the Balearic Island. The historical finca from the 17th century lies at the foot of the Sierra Tramuntra, only 25 minutes away from the capital Palma.

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    Discover Kuta

    Kuta on the island of Bali is one of Indonesia's major tourist destinations. Kuta on the island of Bali is one of Indonesia's major tourist destinations.

  • · Travel Tips

    10 tips on how to travel for less

    Travelling is always a rewarding experience, the exposure to a new place, people and culture never leaves us the same.

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    The bustling country of India

    It's 5:50am in Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi and an employee drives an overloaded luggage car through a small space between crowds of people honking and never coming to a complete stop. Welcome to India!

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    Mexico travel warning updated on State Department’s website

    The U.S. Department of State has updated its website warning U.S. citizens about the security situation in Mexico.

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    ETIHAD AIRWAYS CONTINUES AFRICA EXPANSION WITH NEW FLIGHTS TO LAGOS, NIGERIA

    NIGERIA - February 8th, 2012 - Etihad Airways has announced the launch of flights to Lagos, the airline's first destination in West Africa, from July 1, subject to regulatory approvals.

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    Amazing Deal: Vienna-Budapest Easter Package from USD621

    LIBERTYVILLE, Illinois - The best deal around is TourCrafters' one-week Vienna and Budapest Easter Package, valid from March 23 to April 12. The price is US$621 from March 23 to 31, US$793 from April 1 to 12, including airport transfers; six nights hotel accommodation; daily breakfast; a train ticket; and a sightseeing tour, snack, and dinner in each city. Airfare, city tax, and gratuities are not included.

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    French television RFO interviews Alain St.Ange of Seychelles to update La Reunion on coming Carnival

    The CEO of the Seychelles Tourism Board, Alain St.Ange, ended a two-day working visit in La Reunion with a meeting with TV and written press of La Reunion so as to update the Indian Ocean French Island on the Vanilla Islands Carnival that is staged annually in Seychelles in early March.

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    San Juan County in Utah joins International Council of Tourism Partners as another US member

    San Juan County is the newest member of the International Council of Tourism Partners. San Juan County is located in the US state of Utah, where it is referred to as "Utah's Canyon Country." San Juan County encompasses an area of almost 8,000 square miles or 5,186,075 acres (20,700 sq kilometers). This vast region features the greatest archaeological site density in North America, with elevations ranging from 1,000 to 4,000 meters and featuring ecosystems from Red Rock desert through Alpine T...

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    Accord signed by Seychelles Tourism Academy opens up training opportunities for tourism officials

    The Seychelles Tourism Academy went an extra mile to seize regional training opportunities not only for its staff but that of the Seychelles Tourism Board by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

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    TSA agent steals $5k from JFK passenger

    A Transportation Security Administration agent has been arrested for stealing cash of $5,000 from a passenger's jacket as he was going through security at John F. Kennedy International Airport Wednesday evening.

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    ICTP welcomes Anguilla Tourist board as its newest member

    The International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) announced today that the Anguilla Tourist Board has become a member of ICTP. Anguilla joins ICTP members from around the globe - from Oman to Johannesburg, from Virginia to La Reunion, from Seychelles to Rwanda, and beyond.

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    The Jetshare Portal Victor proudly presents: The German website

    If you would like to charter a private jet or share your own, use www.flyvictor.de If you would like to charter a private jet or share your own, use www.

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