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Virgin Vacations Offers United Kingdom and Europe Winter Travel Deals - PR Web (press release)

July 20, 2008 - Posted in Deals, Destinations, Hotels, Information, Shows, Vacation packages, Vacations

Virgin Vacations offers extensive winter vacation deals to the UK and Europe with 6 Night London packages from $749 per person.
Norwalk, CT (
) August 21, 2008 -- Now is the time to keep an eye out for "shoulder season" and off-season travel steals. To that end, Virgin Vacations is offering amazing
to the UK, France, Czech Republic, Italy and many cities in Europe. As fuel costs continue to skyrocket these international six-night vacations Read the rest of this entry »

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The Attitude Hotels Brand Moves Out Into the World! - Boarding.no

June 21, 2008 - Posted in Car Rental, Deals, Hotels, Vacation packages, Vacations

Now Attitude Hotels has taken it to the next level, moving beyond Europe to add properties farther afield, starting with six new establishments in the United States, Costa Rica, and Thailand. And the website is now available in German as well.
Here is a rundown of the newest stars in the Attitude heavens.
Tortuga del Sol, Palm Springs (from 179 USD nightly). South of Los Angeles in Southern California's gay-popular desert playground, you'll love Read the rest of this entry »

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Customers seek smaller rental cars - Augusta Chronicle

May 23, 2008 - Posted in Agency, Car Rental, Cheap travel, Travel business, Vacation packages, Vacations, Videos

Lewis Johnson rents a midsize car three to four times a month.
As the regional manager for OfficeMax, he uses rental cars to make business treks to Atlanta; Charlotte, N.C.; and Savannah, Ga.
"It's cheaper to rent a small automobile than drive your own personal vehicle considering today's gas prices," Mr. Johnson said.
Small to midsize cars are harder to come by at local car rental companies.
"We have more people requesting smaller vehicles. Read the rest of this entry »

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Tourism officials report mixed results in island's summer season - Hilton Head Island Packet

April 16, 2008 - Posted in Articles, Car Rental, Deals, Destinations, Discover Travel, Expedia Travel, Hotels, Reservations, Shows, Travel business, Vacation packages, Vacations, Videos

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Local tourism industry officials are reporting mixed results for this year's family vacation season, which is
drawing to a close.
The month of July was strong in terms of the number of visitors spending the night on Hilton Head Island. But some property and hotel managers said it took some pretty heavy discounting to get tourists here.
Ken Nason, director of sales and marketing at the Read the rest of this entry »

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Packaged travel saves 30% over DIY. - 4Hoteliers

March 18, 2008 - Posted in Articles, Car Rental, Cruises, Destinations, Discover Travel, Hotels, Mexico packages, Reviews, Vacation packages, Vacations, Videos

Despite rising costs tour operators still hold the line on savings - according a member survey, travelers can save an average 20-30% during high season by buying a vacation package or tour, over making the same arrangements on their own.
your clients may be paying 20 – 30% more by planning their vacation on their own, says the U.S. Tour Operators Association, whose members provide vacations for 11 million travelers yearly.
The survey found that Read the rest of this entry »

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Expedia Half-Off Hotel Sale and Europe Vacation Packages - SmarterTravel.com

March 15, 2008 - Posted in Articles, Car Rental, Cheap travel, City Guides, Deals, Destinations, Discover Travel, Expedia Travel, Flight Tracker, Guides, Hotels, Information, Las Vegas vacations, Reviews, Shows, Travel News, Vacation packages, Vacations, Videos

The Deal Detective is now sleuthing out bargains every week. Look for a new case each Thursday in SmarterTravel.com's Deal Alert newsletter.
As I mentioned in last week's column, I'm now exposing and dissecting "good" deals along with solving your travel conundrums. This week, I've chosen to shine my magnifying glass on
. The discount is available at more than 125 participating hotels for stays of four or more nights. Plus, you'll receive a
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Hotels won't shell out for turtles - Bradenton Herald

March 4, 2008 - Posted in Car Rental, City Guides, Cruises, Destinations, Expedia Travel, Guides, Hotels, Reviews, Shows, Vacation packages, Vacations

With a depressed housing market and an economic downturn cutting deeply into government income, hotel taxes so far have remained a bright spot on the revenue front. They're up about 4 percent this year in both Broward and Miami-Dade, with collections totaling nearly $115 million in 2007.
The diverging trend lines are reviving a long-standing debate over how best to spend taxes tacked on to hotel bills across South Florida.
Developers in Key West Read the rest of this entry »

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Napili Kai Beach Resort, Maui - Guide Review - About - News & Issues

February 5, 2008 - Posted in Hawaii resorts, Hotels, Vacation packages, Vacations

There are many hotels and resorts in Hawaii that I like. There are only a few that I really love. One of these is the Napili Kai Beach Resort. It's not a flashy place and thank goodness for that. It is, however, a very Hawaiian place. You can't help but feel relaxed when you stay there. There's no pressure from the staff to make sure you're off and running all the time.
While I really enjoyed my stay at Napili Kai, if you're looking for a luxury Read the rest of this entry »

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With Supplies Tight, Prices Are High - New York Times

February 1, 2008 - Posted in Car Rental, Cheap travel, Expedia Travel, Reservations, Shows, Tickets, Vacation packages, Vacations

AS travelers continue to face sticker shock at the gas pump, more are turning to hybrid rental cars in search of savings. But with supply still limited and demand so high, these green cars are commanding a substantial premium.
site, the Nissan Altima hybrid was the most expensive vehicle — $207.98 for a two-day trip — more than even the sporty Ford Mustang, for $161.98, or the Pontiac Vibe, listed as an “intermediate S.U.V.,” Read the rest of this entry »

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Top five bargain destinations for fall - USA Today

January 28, 2008 - Posted in Cheap travel, Deals, Destinations, Discover Travel, Expedia Travel, Flight Tracker, Hotels, Las Vegas vacations, Mexico packages, Travel News, Vacation packages, Vacations, Videos

I've monitored trends, industry news, and sale patterns to point you in the direction of places that offer the best bargains for the coming season. Below you'll find examples of deals presently available for fall trips. Like all offers, these are sure to expire; however, a little research on your part can yield similar results when you're ready to book.
If you're looking for a vacation that feels far away but is still affordable and easy to get Read the rest of this entry »

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Increase in US travel to Mexico; VisitMexico.com partners with … - Los Angeles Times

January 20, 2008 - Posted in Car Rental, Cheap travel, Destinations, Expedia Travel, Flight Tracker, Hotels, Information, Mexico packages, Shows, Tickets, Vacation packages, Vacations

Increase in U.S. travel to Mexico; VisitMexico.com partners with Travelocity
Are U.S. travelers skipping
these days for cheaper destinations closer to home, such as  
? Yes, according to reports by Travelocity, which stated that bookings to Mexico by U.S. travelers has increased 31.4% this summer from summer 2007, while travel to Western Europe declined by 14.5%.
The Mexico Tourism Board is banking on that trend continuing. It has partnered with Read the rest of this entry »

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