| //08-02-2010 Fourteen Shangri-La hotels and resorts were voted by readers of Travel + Leisure onto the 2010 T+L 500 and Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong and Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai were placed amongst the top 50 hotels in the world. Readers of Condé Nast Traveler U.S. edition voted five Shangri-La luxury hotels onto the 2010 Gold List. Both lists were published in the January 2010 issues. |
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| //07-02-2010 The first flight of the Russian jet fighter Sukhoi T-50 PAK FA.
January,29,2010.In one of the military airports in the east of Russia there was flight of an extraordinary aircraft which was expected for many years |
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| //06-02-2010 When a young woman named Carissa knocked at my door on a recent Saturday evening and introduced herself as a process server, I knew things were about to get interesting. |
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| //06-02-2010 Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. lost money in the fourth quarter, mostly because of a hefty charge for cancelled projects and lower prices in its time-share business.
The operator of the Westin, Sheraton and other hotel brands also gave a cautious 2010 outlook Thursday, anticipating bookings will occur closer to travel dates this year.
The travel industry has been hit by both a downturn in business and leisure travel during the recession, with both segments postponing trips or taking shorter ventures in order to save money. |
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| //06-02-2010 Like many other companies concerned about their impact on the environment, Gutsy Women Travel has decided to Go Green. Therefore, we will not be printing a 2010 Travel Brochure. Instead, we will continue to publish an electronic version and make it available on the home page of our website. Our 2010 Travel Brochure will be available shortly.
Each Gutsy Women Travel tour on our website includes a Trip Brochure pdf with a day by day itinerary and all the trip details. These are available for you to print, share with friends and review at your leisure. You will need Adobe Acrobat to view these documents, if you need to download it click here. |
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| //06-02-2010 12 days from $5,690 per person double plus airfare
You’re culturious… you kayak with penguins and seals... learn a little Afrikaans... get a taste of daily life at a braai BBQ at a private home... sample regional fare and wine as you bike through Winelands vineyards... learn about apartheid from a township resident.... view ancient rock art and go on game drives with your private ranger... see rare rhinos up-close in Ongava Reserve... climb a 1,000-foot sand dune... and stay in the "World's Best Hotel" with just 30 pampered guests. |
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| //01-02-2010 Looking for a longer vacations? Why not visit China & Orient!
Beautiful landscapes, long history and abundant cultural heritages: Climb the Great Wall, sightsee the Li River, marvel the Terra Cotta Warriors, cruise the mighty Yangtze River, discover the scenic beauty of Hangzhou and Suzhou and explore the exotic Tibet & Silk Road.
Explore Tokyo's modern architecture, Thailand's golden temples, the exotic cuisine of Singapore, the highlands of Malaysia... Shop until you drop in the heart of Asia.... Hong Kong! |
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| //01-02-2010 Gate 1 Travel offers escorted tours, European river cruises, independent vacations and customized international vacation packages for less. |
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| //31-01-2010 The beach - any beach - sounds inviting. A day spent sightseeing in short sleeves sounds like nirvana. And if you're a Saints or Colts fan, a trip to Florida couldn't come at a better time.
Unfortunately, scam artists never go on vacation.
They lie in wait, seemingly 24/7. They disguise themselves online as legitimate travel companies or tour operators, hoping we won't take the time to read the small print or notice omissions like the "beach hotel" is really six blocks from the water. |
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| //30-01-2010 Fabrizio Freda: "I am very pleased with our performance in our travel retail business, the Asia region and [with the] holiday season in the US and UK"
INTERNATIONAL. The Estée Lauder Companies has reported a surge of +11% in second quarter net sales (to 31 December) to US$2.26 billion. And travel retail played a key role in driving growth, said the group.
Excluding the impact of foreign currency translation, net sales increased by +6% from the year-ago period. The company reported net earnings for the quarter of US$256.2 million, compared with US$158.0 million last year. Diluted net earnings per common share rose by +60% to US$1.28, compared with US$.80 reported a year ago.
The company said: “The better-than-anticipated sales stemmed, in part, from strong growth in Asia, solid increases from higher-margin product launches, higher gains in the company’s travel retail business and the holiday season in the US and the UK, and improved foreign currency translation. |
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| //30-01-2010 Royce Smith planned to visit Sydney during spring break to attend an arts festival and work on a book, when he found an unbelievably good fare on American Airlines' Web site: A round-trip ticket from Wichita to Sydney for just $1,198. |
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 | //30-01-2010 President Obama has announced a multibillion-dollar investment in high-speed railroads that could travel as fast as 200 miles per hour. Could high-speed rail become America's new Eisenhower Interstate, criss-crossing the nation and whisking us from Baton Rouge to Bethesda in mere hours? And does America have the technology and the know-how to build such a system?
"The talent is here in the U.S. to build high-speed rail networks," says Thomas D. Simpson, executive director of Washington D.C.'s Railway Supply Institute. "All we've ever needed is the wherewithal to do it. And 8 billion is going to get us started." |
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| //25-01-2010 AmeriCan Adventures offers more than 20 different budget adventure tours covering every region of the USA, Canada and Alaska. Our flexible style truly allows you the freedom to travel as a traveller, not a tourist. You will see the best of North America, on and off the beaten track, and experience the many adventures this beautiful land has to offer. Read on to learn more about our unique style of adventure travel and find your dream of a lifetime! |
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| //25-01-2010 We believe that your trip should be truly unforgettable, so we don't take any chances. The expert knowledge of all our specialists allows us to select the best possible accommodation, guides and excursions to suit your tastes and budget.
Whatever you want from your trip we can use our detailed knowledge to plan your ideal itinerary. The great thing about tailor-made travel is that your complete trip is designed around your interests and budget, so you can explore at your own pace and select accommodation that suits you, with our specialist knowledge at your disposal to perfect your travel plans. |
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| //23-01-2010 Company Background & Highlights.Mission: To deliver More of the World for Less by developing quality, affordable vacations for North Americans. To provide exemplary service to our customers and to earn their loyalty. To respect our partners. To invest in our employees, providing a safe and comfortable work environment. To know and understand our products and destinations. To constantly innovate and be a leader in technology. |
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| //23-01-2010 You’re invited to join Paul Wiseman, Trafalgar’s President, along with one of our expert European Tour Directors, to learn about the Trafalgar experience and why traveling with us to Europe is the smartest way to discover your dream destination. Admission and parking are free; plus, coffee, tea and desserts!
Are we going to be in your neighborhood? Email us your RSVP today or call 800-626-6604 option 1 with any questions. We can’t wait to see you! |
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| //23-01-2010 Originally established in 2002 as Easy Tiger Tourism, the Discover Africa Group today is one of Africa’s foremost online travel companies, helping hundreds of people plan and book their holidays to Africa.
We provide concise, accurate travel information to help you plan your trip, with a variety of specialised travel options to ensure a highly memorable travel experience - whether you are visiting the serene tropical beaches of Zanzibar, or exploring the dusty pyramids of Giza. However you choose to enjoy your travels, we make it easy to discover Africa through our portfolio of niche travel websites. |
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 | //03-01-2010 Call it The Year of Travel Uncertainty. In 2009, travelers hesitated, debated and vacillated about booking travel in record-breaking numbers, according to the World Travel Trends Report — the number waiting till just a week or less before deciding to go away rose 18 percent.
It’s all about the economy and its unpredictability. So any predictions about the year ahead in travel have to take into consideration the uncertainty factor. An exercise in futility? Not entirely. The tourism industry isn’t going to just disappear, after all, especially with all the pent-up wanderlust that’s accumulated in 2009. |
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| //02-01-2010 See the very best of England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland and Europe on a budget with our Backpacker Travel Network. Choose from a wide selection of scheduled excursions including day tours to Britain's top attractions, extended tours, jump on - jump off tours, short break weekend packages and activity /adventure tours PLUS exciting tours to some of Europe's greatest cities.
All of our tours are ideal for independent like-minded travellers, students and young professionals. Please take the time to view our ever increasing range of tours and our comprehensive travel links with free information for the backpacker in England!
The Backpacker Tour Company offers the largest selection of budget tours in the UK, with simple SECURE OnLine booking forms and no booking fees, 100% Free and 100% British! |
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| //02-01-2010 January may be the best time of year to take a vacation, as passenger traffic drops and resorts, airlines and cruise companies all roll out deals. Yet the start of the year is often overlooked when it comes to vacation planning: Families return to school schedules, and New Year's reveling is traded for resolutions of eating in, working out and spending less. People are tired, or broke, or dreading the thought of getting on another plane. |
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