Jenny needs new digs in a jiffy - Dallas Morning News

August 8, 2008 - Posted in Deals, Mexico packages, Shows, Travel News

06:08 PM CDT on Friday, August 22, 2008
Re: "Jenny to stay put after all – Elephant not going to Mexico or Tennessee; protesters not happy," Thursday news story.
I respect all animal rights deeply. That is why I absolutely love the idea of Jenny staying put in the Dallas Zoo. I thoroughly believe that it is the right thing to do for her. The decision respects the relationship Jenny has with her longtime handlers. Read the rest of this entry »

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Travel news in brief - San Jose Mercury News

March 17, 2008 - Posted in Flight Tracker, Hotels, Las Vegas vacations, Travel News

Some meals, snacks dropped by United
United Airlines, struggling to curb losses from fuel prices, will become the first U.S. carrier to stop serving free meals in the coach cabin of some overseas flights.
Instead, United will offer food that can be purchased aboard trips from its European "gateway" airport, Washington's Dulles International, starting Oct. 1, spokeswoman Robin Urbanski said.
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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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Princess Cruises "Heart of Alaska" Video Wins "Best Cinematography … - Focus on Travel News

November 20, 2007 - Posted in Agency, Cruises, Destinations, Expedia Travel, Information, Photos, Vacation packages, Vacations, Videos

In addition to the widespread praise already received from the film and travel communities, Princess Cruises' "The Heart of Alaska" video has earned a special level of recognition by winning the "Best Cinematography" award at
the New York Independent Film & Video Festival, one of the largest independent film festivals in the world.  
beat out nearly 100 Best Film entries for the prestigious award at the festival's recent Los Angeles competition.
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New Mexico News Brief, Friday, Aug. 22 - KOAT

July 28, 2007 - Posted in Deals, Expedia Travel, Mexico packages, Reviews, Shows

The National Weather Service said most of New Mexico is in for a quiet weather day Friday. Some isolated showers and thunderstorms are expected over the higher terrain, and temperatures are expected to increase.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.
- Albuquerque-based Eclipse Aviation has announced a large layoff in a belt-tightening move. Pink slips will be given to 650 employees, including temporary workers and people employed less than six months. The layoffs Read the rest of this entry »

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Travel Management Companies Tzell, TAG Merge - Business Travel News

November 26, 2006 - Posted in Agency, Car Rental, Travel business

Travel Management Companies Tzell, TAG Merge
AUGUST 22, 2008
Tzell Travel Group and Travel Acquisitions Group today signed an agreement to merge and operate Tzell as a stand-alone unit within the TAG travel company portfolio. Tzell president and CEO Barry Liben also becomes CEO of TAG as current TAG chairman and CEO Mike Batt retains the role of chairman.
Details of the merger agreement were not disclosed. The combined organizations handle about Read the rest of this entry »

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German man sues after arrest at Vegas airport - San Jose Mercury News

September 23, 2006 - Posted in Agency, Car Rental, Information, Las Vegas vacations, Travel business, Videos

LAS VEGAS—A German businessman of Syrian descent has sued federal and city law enforcement officials, alleging they mistreated him after a December 2006 arrest at the Las Vegas airport and tried to coerce him into spying for the United States in his home country.
The lawsuit, filed Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Nevada, alleges that agents unlawfully held Mohamed Majed Chehade Refai, also known as Majed Chehade and Majed Shehadeh, in Read the rest of this entry »

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