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It has been a long cold winter not only in the UK but Europe as well, and now it seems that we are coming through it all and looking forward to blue skies and long sunny days.

Different people look for different things when thinking about holidays, some want loads of activity, some want to sight-see and explore places of interest, others just want to relax and laze around, having family picnics and walking in idyllic countryside, also the prerequisite of quality accommodation, and must be cost effective.

You can have it all in just one region of France, Limousin.  This holiday location will please all the family, with water sports, cycling, canoeing, walking, fishing, and if the ‘Mister’ cannot be parted from his golf clubs there are nine golf coursed to choose from in the Limousin region.

The most important part of any holiday is the accommodation and the discerning holiday maker will be looking for a good quality bed and breakfast in France, which will include pampering and personalized service, attractive location, and attractive rooms and house.

All these attributes and much more are found in La Traverse, bed and breakfast in Limousin, this 19^th century stunning house, provides luxury bed and breakfast accommodation near Limoges in the Haute Vienne department of the Limousin.

Made up of three departments, the Haute-Vienne, Creuse, and the Correze, Limousin is one of the most rural regions in France and is a perfect destination for people wanting tranquility and unspoiled landscapes, and yet plenty to do for those looking for outdoor pursuits.

Base yourself at La Traverse, excellent bed and breakfast in Limousin, and this will give you plenty of opportunity to explore this wonderful region of France.  With magnificent churches, chateaus, and the historic town of Bellac with its 12^th century church also many 16^th to 18^th century houses is steeped in history.  The playwright Jean Grioudoux was born here and Bellac has opened a museum in his memory.

Accommodation at La Traverse is a truly French experience, this stunning house with luxury accommodation catering for all the family, takes some beating when it comes to B&B in France.  Charming light airy rooms, with on ensuite facilities, and dining French style, with continental breakfast, and a four course evening meal including wine is just what the Doctor ordered.

If you want just about every pastime to make a holiday a fun, memorable one, then look no further than La Traverse in Limousin France set in the most breathtaking beautiful scenery you and your family can enjoy a truly relaxing break or enjoy one of the many activities which are available.

For further information visit: www.latraverselimousin.com

Editor’s note:  La Traverse is represented by online advertising consultancy, Media Solutions Marketing.  Please direct all media inquiries to:

Email:  billy@mediasolutionsmarketing.com or call 0845 6809802

Gears and Grapes Getaways, a tour operator based out of San Francisco is expanding to incorporate tours that leave out of Los Angeles and visit Sideways territory. Experience luxury educational vacations in California’s wine country where guests cycle through the vineyards with certified sommeliers and learn from the vintners themselves.

Los Angeles, Ca– Feb 26, 2010. Gears and Grapes Getaways has recently increased their offerings to include trips to the Santa Ynez Valley leaving from Los Angeles, as well as their signature Napa and Sonoma weekend getaways. Spending the weekend bicycling along remote roads, with scenic vistas at every turn is more than an ideal vacation. It is a dream come true. With small intimate groups no larger than 10 people, each guest gets a personal touch. The quality of the service and the attention to detail gives way to a flawless vacation. Worried that you might not know enough about wine? Learning is a key part of what happens on a Gears and Grapes Getaway.

You will leave with a greater knowledge of the wine you are drinking as well as the process that goes into making it. If you’re interested in learning, your sommelier tour guide will be available at every step of the road to answer questions and explain the nuances of the wine in hand. Enjoy the best that California has to offer and earn your dinner. With the new offerings closer to Los Angeles, Gears and Grapes Getaways, Inc opens its doors to people visiting LA as well as locals.

About Gears and Grapes Getaways

Gears and Grapes Getaways provides active vacations while enjoying the nuances of luxury. Tours consist of bicycling through the beautiful regions of Napa and Sonoma, and now Santa Barbara and the Santa Ynez Valley. Experience magnificence while stopping to taste wine, eat incredible meals and stay in luxury accommodations. The experienced tour guides are cyclists and sommeliers and are available to educate guests on the wines tasted as well as the region. Gears and Grapes Getaways is an environmentally conscious company dedicated to working in ways that promote sustainability by visiting sustainable wineries, hotels, and restaurants whenever possible and through encouraging the use of bicycles as a form of transportation and exercise.

Contact
Arianne Goodman, Founder
Gears and Grapes Getaways
(310) 804-4585
info@gearsandgrapes.com
www.gearsandgrapes.com

Business travel is usually a chore and even more, so now those companies are slashing their budgets with travel costs among the first to go. This usually means that employees must opt for cheaper accommodation which is often far off the beaten path and not always in the best of conditions.

However, Wingate Charleston offers all the amenities of expensive hotels at reasonable rates and is only a few minutes from downtown Charleston. Read on to know more about Wingate Charleston…

WV, USA March 10, 2010 – Traveling for business is rarely as glamorous as the movies make it out to be, especially when one has to deal with unsuitable accommodation, long work hours and incessantly long commute times.

With the search for cheaper accommodation, companies are sending employees to hotels that are far and far from the workplace, meaning commute times are much longer. Unfortunately, what they save in accommodation rates is cancelled out by the wasted time.

The Wingate Charleston aims to fill the void that has been created between extremely expensive, high class hotels located in great parts of the city and the lower end of the market. The Wingate Charleston is located a few minutes from downtown Charleston and features all the amenities one would expect from a high class, expensive hotel but at reasonable rates.

With great staff whose main concern is to make sure all guests are well taken care of and many other perks such as an indoor whirlpool, a refrigerator, a microwave and a coffee maker, the Wingate is a great option for both work and relaxation.

The Wingate Charleston guarantees that all their customers will be completely satisfied, whether they are visiting with work or for leisure. A 24 hour business center that is fully equipped with anything one might need, as well as a fitness center, plenty of work areas and automated check-in and check-out, the Wingate Charleston is undoubtedly the best option for the financially savvy business traveler.

After all, why pay exorbitant rates at hotels when one can easily stay at Wingate and receive the same quality treatment but for a fraction of the price.

The Wingate offers guests everything they may need, whether they know it or not. From free wireless internet access to an expanded hot breakfast, a two line desk phone and many more, the management of the Wingate want to make this a completely unique experience.

For more information on the Wingate and to make your reservation visit www.wingatecharleston.com

Media Contact:

Leigh Jackson

402 Second Ave, 2nd Ave & C Street

South Charleston – 25303

WV, USA

http://www.wingatecharleston.com/

info.wingatecharleston@gmail.com

Phone: 304-744-4444

Ipoh, Perak ( Prfriend ) March 8, 2010 – Regalodge Hotel is not strange to the travel world out there. The finest place to stay while traveling to Ipoh has won the hearts of many tourists and businessmen from all parts of the world. With this 3 star hotel’s close proximity to most of the city’s hottest attractions, Regalodge is the preferred by whoever traveling to Ipoh. “Let it be a business trip or a family vacation a pleasant travel will be accomplished only if the stay is comfortable. We understand this fact and provide maximum comfort to the people staying in our hotel. Moreover, Regalodge is in close proximity to the city’s best shopping hubs, entertainment centers and recreation spots. For business travels, our 3 star hotel will be the perfect choice as it is just 4.3 Km from the airport and even more close for other transit options” says Mr. Dixon Chai, Assistant General Manager of Regalodge.

With the rooms of Regalodge of great demand, everyone will think that special offers are hard to come by. However, despite the huge demands, Regalodge is still throwing in lots of special offers to facilitate the travelers to Ipoh. Speaking on more details about the specials for this season, Mr. Dixon Chai said, “Weekend stays at Regalodge will be great this season. To enhance the luxury and comfort, we have added great options to the weekend stay. The travelers can make their stay at Regalodge memorable with these extra options. With Regal Sunday promotion, every Sundays, travelers staying at Regalodge can make use of Regal Spa for Jacuzzi, steam or sauna, and relieve their work stress from our professional Chinese masseur at Regalodge Reflexology.

Speaking on the move, Mr. Dixon Chai said, “In addition to these options, we are also providing a 20% discount voucher for Regalodge Foot Reflexology. There are huge discounts waiting for travelers who can plan their trip to Ipoh in advance. They can pre-book their stay at Regalodge for an entire calendar month and get up to 30% discount as well. However, we have limited this early bird offer the winter of this year. As we said, this year, travelers to Ipoh can make their stay memorable for ages to come, in fact without draining their wallet.”

About Regalodge.com.my

Regalodge Hotel Ipoh, a 3 star business hotel ideally for business and leisure travelers. Conveniently situated in heart of the Ipoh City, popularly known as Ipoh finest dining paradise, major business and financial centers are within walking distance with easy accessibility to public transport.

For more information, visit http://www.regalodge.com.my

Billings, Montana, March 2, 2010 — Pedal past fields of brilliantly colored tulips this spring on Austin-Lehman Adventures’ “Highlights of Holland” trip (http://www.austinlehman.com/trips/holland___highlights_of_holland_biking_adventure/72.php).  The five-day, four-night excursion — capped at a maximum of only 12 travelers per group — winds along coastal dunes, passes over bridge-covered canals and fields bursting with color, and concludes at the world’s largest tulip auction.

Austin-Lehman Adventures (http://www.austinlehman.com/) travelers will savor a biking vacation crafted by native-Dutchman and ALA partner Ron van Dijk, who has shown the best of Europe by pedal and foot for over 30 years.  From Amsterdam to The Hague, be awed by the beauty of the springtime blooms while discovering what makes Holland such an intriguing destination.

Cycle to the world-famous Keukenhof gardens and flower fields – only open to the public for a short two-month period each Spring; explore the expansive park with seven million blooms, as famous for its stunning tulips and inspirational displays of color as its horticultural precision.  Travelers then continue to the picturesque neighborhoods of Haarlem, the seaside resort of Zandvoort, and the bulb-growing region of Lisse with its blooms, water-rich landscape of canals, lakes and windmills.   The next journey is via ferry to the quaint village of Kaag, and then on to explore Rembrandt’s birthplace of Leiden, which is also home to the world’s largest tulip painting.   Completed in 2009 by Dutch landscape artist Leo van den Ende, this panorama of one million tulips is the compilation of an 11-year effort.  The final stop is spent at Aalsmeer, the largest tulip auction in the world.

Designed for 12 adult bikers at a relaxed pace of 21 to 44 miles per day, the springtime “Highlights of Holland” trip is offered April 11-15, April 18-22 and April 25-25, 2010.   The trip is also offered four times in the summer season.   Priced at $1998 per person, double occupancy with a single supplement rate of an additional $380.   For further information on Austin-Lehman Adventures’ “Highlights of Holland”, contact Austin-Lehman Adventures at 1-800-575-1540 or visit http://www.austinlehman.com/.

“Just as our US roots are aligned with spectacular destinations such as Yellowstone and emblematic of our national park heritage, Austin-Lehman has an equally strong European legacy founded in Holland,” said Dan Austin, director of ALA. “Thanks to Ron van Dijk, born in The Netherlands and based in Holland, his beautiful country has remained a natural stronghold for our tours – stunning natural scenery, combined with Ron’s unparalleled experience in seeing authentic Europe at its botanical best.”

About Austin-Lehman Adventures

Ranked number one as the “World’s Best Tour Operator” in 2009 by readers of Travel + Leisure Magazine, Austin-Lehman Adventures, with a 35-year legacy, provides adventure vacations on four continents.  ALA has built an international reputation for small group active travel to destinations in North, Central and South America, Europe and southern Africa. The company specializes in adult and family multi-sport, hiking, biking vacations that emphasize history, culture, and geography’s natural beauty.  Trips are limited to 12 guests (18 on family departures) and feature excellent regional dining, distinctive accommodations and all-inclusive rates and services.  Founders Dan Austin and Paul Lehman believe the best way to enjoy a destination is to experience it as a local; close-up, at one’s own pace far off the usual tourist track. In addition to its scheduled group departures, ALA also offers customized trip planning for families, solo travelers and adults. To back up its strong commitment to the highest levels of guest service, ALA offers all its travelers a money back guarantee, a rarity among adventure travel companies

EDITOR’S NOTE:

Interviews with Dan Austin or Ron van Dijk, as well as additional photography of Holland, available upon request.

Contact: Rebecca Werner  312.440.3075                    Dan Austin, 800-575-1540

Werner Public Relations, Inc.                         pr@austinlehman.com

Rebecca@wernerpr.com

The many Whitsunday island resorts dotted throughout the magnificent Whitsunday islands have proven to be popular destinations for local and overseas tourists traveling in Australia.

While only 8 of the 74 Whitsunday islands are occupied those that have been developed offer a range of accommodation from world class Whitsunday island resorts to backpacker style and camping facilities. It is the island resorts that attract most tourists to the area. Whether you are looking for a romantic getaway, a family holiday or a few days with your friends golfing or participating in the many water activities on offer, Whitsunday island resorts will provide you with all the comfort, treats and facilities you would expect from. Some of the most popular of the Whitsundays island resorts include Hamilton Island Resort, Hayman Island Resort, Qualia Resort, Daydream Island Resort, Long Island Resort and South Molle Island Resort.

Hamilton Island offers accommodation from 3 Star beach bungalows to 5 Star resorts and has great wedding packages available for those seeking a unique location for their wedding and wonderful accommodation and fun activities to revel in while on their honeymoon. Family holidays are filled with the many activities that can be enjoyed on the island, including kayaking, snorkeling, diving or take a boat out deep sea fishing. Of the Whitsunday island resorts, Hamilton Island is one of the most popular. With its recently opened champion golf course and golf club just a few minutes way on Dent Island, golfing enthusiasts should consider Whitsunday tours that include Hamilton Island as a destination. They will not be disappointed.

The Whitsundays are also renowned for the sailing opportunities there and tours can be organized for you on well equipped yachts with experienced crew to sail around the islands and enjoy the crystal clear water and diving spots in the many coral coves that abound throughout the this tropical island paradise. Sailing tours normally cruise for 3 to 4 days but longer tours can be arranged on request. For those tourists familiar with sailing there are also bare-boat charters available. Other tours can include diving and snorkeling adventures for those new to diving as well as more experienced scuba divers. If you are on the mainland at Airlie Beach you can also take Whitsunday tours for the day out to the Great Barrier Reef and island resorts.

If you want a short getaway or planning your wedding Daydream Island Resort and Spa is readily accessible and provides guests with a myriad of activities to enjoy. Daydream is a popular choice amongst those looking for Whitsunday accommodation because it includes a mini golf course, a selection of restaurants and bars, swimming pools, spas, gyms and tennis courts not to mention a unique outdoor movie cinema overlooking the beautiful waters of the Whitsunday Islands. If you are a honeymooner to the island then take up a helicopter flight and picnic on the pristine sands of Whitehaven Beach.

A visit to the Whitsundays will be a holiday to remember not just because of the tropical sandy beaches and water activities at your fingertips but also the high standard of Whitsunday island resorts accommodation that is available.

To get more information about Whitsunday Island Resorts and Whitsundays Tours Visit – http://www.qldtravel.com.au/whitsunday-islands.html

March 01, 2010, Australia / National Visas/ This holiday people already thinking on where to go on their holiday break. There are lots of countries to choose from, but Australian is far one of the well-visited country today. In the land down under tourists would definitely have all the adventures they need. Australia is known for its exquisite beaches and one of the most beautiful sceneries in the world.

However applying for an Australian visa may be expensive, but time consuming and precise process of course with the help of some site that offers Australian visas assessment. In many cases it is the first step in one of the most important decisions you will ever make – deciding to start a new life in another country. There are many sites that are superior when it comes to this field. If you want to have an Australian visa, there is no hurry to go in an Australia embassy right away. People might want to check out first the sitehttp://nationalvisas.com. au to get more information in regards of an Australian Visa Application. The site listed all the information that will be very useful to an applicant. National Visas offer the best services that people might have ask. If you stumble upon this site you can browse the services that certainly will be very helpful and useful. People can choose from tourist visa, student visa, travel visa, visitor and work visa whichever they suppose to process. So if you want to apply for these Visas you might want to check this site first to get enough information before gathering all your requirements. It will be a good idea especially if this is your first time to travel in different country.

Get out of comfort zone now, unleash the adventure with you and start the adventure in the land down under!

About National Visas
National Visas is a world leader in Australian immigration services. It is a privately held company that provides assistance and advice to people who want to travel or migrate to Australia. The company employs experienced agents with in-depth knowledge of Australian immigration law. National Visas Migration Agents adhere to the professional Code of Conduct administered by MARA and are trained under the continuous professional development (CDP) program every year. The company provides a wide range of reliable and affordable services to help immigration and visa applicants.

ADDRESS:
3/118 Church Street Hawthorn, Victoria Australia 3122
PHONE:
+61 (0)3 9038 8622
E-MAIL:
webmaster@nationalvisas.com.au
http://www.nationalvisas.com.au

Cross-country travel is not uncommon today. High technology shortens the distance among countries. However, language problem becomes a nuisance to enjoy our big time in the travel. How to solve such problem is a must for happy and smooth travel. Here lists 4 translation solutions for cross country road warriors.

First: Travel with Package Tour

Package tour always provides specific tourist guides to specific country. Those guides could fluently use the native language of the travelers’ country to illustrate places of interest in the destination country. Moreover, they could help travelers book hotels, find famous restaurants, reserve tickets, get amazing discounts, etc. Package tour not only provides great convenience, but also helps save time, money and energy.

Downsides of package tour also exist. One of the biggest problems of the package tour is that travelers are very negative in their travel, as they should obey all the arrangements made by the travel provider. If one unfortunately comes across scam travel supplier, his/her happy travel might turn to a nightmare.

Second: Hire an interpreter to accompany you in the destination country

For long-term travel, if you have friends in the destination country, congratulations! Your friends might be willing to solve almost all the traveling problems for you. If not, you could hire an interpreter to help you tackle language issues in your leisure travel or business negotiation. Nowadays, there are many companies or individuals provide language services in almost all the countries in the world. It might be a piece of cake for you to find someone to give you a hand. However, scams are ubiquitous.

When you choose, you should make adequate preparation, check his/her background, translating/interpreting history, specialty, etc. Choosing via reputable translation companies is recommended, such as Golden View, because such companies have huge talent resource, provide high standard services and offer competitive prices.

Third: Take advantage of internet

Today, accessing basic translation tools through internet is as easy as a pie and some of them are totally free. Bing Translator supporting 20+ languages and Google Translate supporting about 50 languages are the most frequently used free translation tools in the world. Different countries have different translation tools, for example, iciba, youdao, and dict.cn are very popular Chinese translation tools on the web.

Fourth: Make use of advanced cell phones

Cell phones not only bring unmatched convenience for our daily communication, but also help us effectively deal with other problems like language problems. Today, many mobile phones are made with translation applications. For example, LingvoSoft and SpeechGear in Windows Mobile-based smartphones offer a wide range of translation tools, Translator from MojoJungle is a welcomed translation tool for the Palm Pre, BlackBerry has 70+ different translation applications and iPhone features a broad array of language pairs.

Language hurdles would be harmless if you have a right tactic to fight against. Each solution mentioned above has its own characteristics and using environment. Choosing a right solution not only helps you save your budget, but also makes your travel more joyful and smooth.

By pedaling the length of Africa from Cairo to Cape Town with Tour d’Afrique, cyclists raise money for favorite humanitarian causes and charities. Over $1 million raised since July 2009.

TORONTO, Feb. 25, 2010 – By pedaling the length of Africa, cyclists raise money for humanitarian causes targeted by Tour d’Afrique (http://www.tourdafrique.com/) while traversing thousands of miles over upwards of four months.

As of July 2009, a total of $1 million has been raised by committed cyclists on past and present tours. Many are participating in the January 16-May 15, 2010 Tour d’Afrique race and expedition happening now that spans 7,500 miles from Cairo to Cape Town.

“We’re blessed with some incredible riders who have used their adventure cycling across Africa to raise money for a number of charities and NGOs,” said Henry Gold, founder of Toronto-based Tour d’Afrique, a small, socially responsible bike tour company with huge intentions. Gold, who has been staging international trans-continental cycling tours and races since 2003, now inspires cyclists from over 15 different countries to take on such life-changing challenges.

Following are snapshots of riders on their giving-back saddles.

From Lawrence, KS, Jason Becker, a former teacher and now freelance artist and designer, is pedaling for Project Rwanda (http://projectrwanda.org/) founded by bike builder Tom Ritchey. This project funds custom ‘coffee bikes’ for the coffee farmers and replaces older wooden bikes.

From Washington, DC, public sector consultant Dana Farrell targets melanoma research (a deeply personal cause having dealt with two melanomas in her life) through the Joanna M. Nicolay Melanoma Foundation. Follow her blog:  http://7500milesformelanoma.wordpress.com.

From Alberta, Canada, Stephanie Sleen, a wilderness guide, focuses on the Suncatchers Project (www.suncatchersproject.org) a non-profit that builds solar ovens for remote rural communities in Africa.

Rick Wafsky who grew up in Alexandria, VA., but now lives and works in Calgary, believes like Lance Armstrong in the power of living every minute of life with every ounce of one’s being. His charity is the Lance Armstrong Foundation for Cancer. He asks for public support by logging onto: http://www.livestrong.org/grassroots2010/rickwasfy.

Under Gold’s leadership, since 2003 Tour d’Afrique Foundation and its partners have engaged in:

• donating bikes to health care professionals and organizations in Africa

• supporting bicycle advocacy and promoting projects that protect the environment
• encouraging participants in the tour to raise funds for their favored charity whether in their home country or in Africa or both

Other itinerary and fundraising opportunities this year are

2010 Silk Route Bicycle Tour http://www.tourdafrique.com/epictours/silkroute

Istanbul to Samarqand / 4140 km / May 22 to July 04 / €4,000 Fee

2010 Amber Route Bicycle Tour http://www.tourdafrique.com/dreamtours/show/5

St Petersburg to Venice / 3,100 km / July 11 to August 21 / €5800 Fee

Gold is a co-founder of Canadian Physicians for Aid and Relief (CPAR), a relief and development organization which operates in several African countries. He also co-produced a trilogy of award-winning documentary films:

• Burden on the Land (The Discovery Channel, Global TV) a film about foreign aid and development in Africa
• AIDS in Africa (WNET/PBS) covered the AIDS crisis on the continent
• Meeting the Challenge (CBC/Man Alive) examined health issues in Africa.

After leaving CPAR, he became a consultant on environmental and transportation issues in the Middle East. He was co- founder of Committee for Public Transportation, an NGO which focused on issue of transport, environment and health.  In 2002 Gold was a finalist in the Marketplace of Ideas, with his project called Eco-development, an event initiated and sponsored by the World Bank

About Tour d’Afrique

Tour d’Afrique Ltd, (http://www.tourdafrique.com/) is named for its 2003 flagship cycling tour that annually traverses the African continent from Cairo to Cape Town (7,500 miles in four months). Directly and indirectly Tour d’Afrique benefits third world countries by organizing and staging transcontinental bicycle tours and races lasting 10 days to four months, today traversing all or part of four continents and over 30 countries. Other transcontinental tours are the Orient Express (2,485 miles/50 days, Paris to Istanbul); the Silk Route (2,572 miles/44 days, Istanbul to Samarkand) and the Vuelta Sudamericana (7,500 miles/134 days, Rio de Janeiro to Quito).

Tour d’Afrique’s mission is to create cycling events that appeal to amateurs and professionals alike. Participants range from ages 18 to 80 and the common thread is a spirit of high adventure and a desire for truly transformational travel experiences.

The company’s new DreamTour (http://www.tourdafrique.com/dreamtours) concept encourages individuals to submit their own trip of a lifetime that will then be open to other riders who may want to join in. A Tour d’Afrique Foundation (http://www.tourdafrique.com/foundation) promotes giving back to the communities touched by the tours and raises consciousness about the many benefits of bicycles as a means of sustainable transportation.

For tour dates, prices and more information visit: http://www.tourdafrique.com/, call +1-416-364-8255 or email the team at info@tourdafrique.com.

For media information, interviews and photos please contact:

Sara Widness / 802-234-6704 / sara@widnesspr.com or

Dave Wiggins / 303-554-8821/ d.wiggins@comcast.net

MustSeeIndia.com, one stop for all travel related information for India, has partnered with Rural Tourism Network Enterprise (RTNE) for hotel bookings. The deal makes provisions for customers to book hotel rooms directly on MustSeeIndia.com.

RTNE is known to empower hotels in rural areas. It works with locals in the Bharat part of India and imparts entrepreneurial skills to them. This is a significant contribution, considering that it helps in fuelling the rural tourism industry.

Vikas Rana, CEO, MustSeeIndia.com revealed, “The key consequence of this pact is that we have offered hotels to our customers at the far-off locations at the most affordable prices. Most importantly, all this happens at the click of a button, literally!”

This new option allows clients to scan through information of various hotels in India and see the photos to get a slice of reality and book directly. This saves the clients from the trouble of having to spend hours finding out viable accommodation options and zeroing in on one of them. There are very few sites that can book in remote areas.

Saurabh Jha from RTNE shared that, “I think MustSeeIndia.com and we at RTNE have struck the right chord by customizing the accommodation options and bringing them to the doorstep, or rather, the desktop of our clients. They can choose from a wide array of options that are meant to suit every pocket and taste.” Very true, as rooms are available starting at Rs 300.

Customers can book hotels at http://www.mustseeindia.com/india-hotels and know more about RTNE at http://www.rtne.co.in

 The Old Vicarage is a beautiful Ambleside Guest House conveniently located in Ambleside which is where the Langdale Mountain Rescue Team are also based.  This gives the residents that are keen walkers a reassuring piece of mind when they venture out onto the mountains and fells of the Lake District.  The service has been in action for many years, even decades.  Records date back to 1930 from when people were interviewed about walkers disappearing into the hills and never returning.

In those days of course the service was somewhat limited in comparison to nowadays.  The rescuers were predominantly farmers or anyone else that was nearby and had time to help.  Understandably the equipment was limited, there are even records of five bar iron gates that were used as stretchers to carry the injured off the mountains.

In the 1950’s there was a large increase in the amount of people that were interested in rock climbing and so the sport really took off, which meant the mountain rescue service was an absolute necessity as opposed to just being there to help out occasionally.  The amount of call outs increased and were spreading their wings from Langdale to the Ambleside area as well.  As the fifties saw an increase in climbers, the sixties saw an increase in the amount of walkers as tourism boomed in the Lakes.  However, walkers were not as experienced and this was clear as so many were coming to bother in the hills, getting lost, falling off crags, breaking bones, getting lost, having heart attacks and being struck down with hypothermia.

The Ambleside Guest Houses accommodate many of these walkers and mountaineers and use the town as a base and starting point for their walks.  The Old Vicarage, Guest House Ambleside itself is located at the end of Lake Windermere which is at the bottom of the tremendous fells.  There are walks for all capabilities, ranging from shorter, lower level walks which are suitable for all abilities to the more serious walks or hikes.  Perfect places close to the Ambleside bed and breakfast are Red Screes, Sweden bridge, Pike of Blisco or Great Langdale.  Those enjoying gentle lower strolls can also stop off in many of the tearooms and pubs for a much needed touch of refreshment.

Staff at The Old Vicarage only ask that when you head out onto the fells that you are fully equipped for your trip, in good health and that you let them know where you are heading.  They also always state that the fells are “not ours, but ours to look after”.

http://www.oldvicarageambleside.co.uk

The Worsley Arms Hotel is located in the picturesque and beautiful village of Hovingham; this is located perfectly for the surrounding villages and towns of Pickering, Helmsley, Stokesley, Malton and Thirsk.  Like many North York Moors Hotels the Worsley Arms Hotel is nestled in the scenic National Park which attracts tourists in their droves year after year.

The market towns of Pickering, Malton, Stokesley, Thirsk and Helmsley are all located in the North York Moors National Park which is home to one of the biggest areas of heather moorland in the United Kingdom.  It has a population of approximately 25,000 and it was in 1952 that it becamea National Park through the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act of 1949.  The area is vast and covers around 554 square miles which equates to 1,436 km squared.

The village of Hovingham is fairly large and very beautiful.  It is set within the Ryedale parish and is located just on the edge of the Howardian Hills which are another attraction for visitors to the Hotels North Yorkshire.  The Worsley family have lived in Hovingham since 1563 and the current Hovingham Hall which is a Grade 1 listed building was built by the 6^th Thomas Worsley.

Stokesley is also not far away from The Worsley Arms Hotel, this is another beautiful market town which is home to approximately five and a half thousand people.  It lies just north of the North York Moors but is easily accessible with the convenient and efficient bus service; this is called the Moorbus Network.  Interestingly, it is only 12 miles from the North Sea.  The first Saturday of every month hosts a farmer’s market which attractions locals and tourists alike.  In addition there is also an agricultural show in September which again reinforces the strong farming heritage of the area.  The show is huge in the village, it dates back to 1859 and a fair comes to visit Stokesley for the week leading up to the show which again attracts people from all over the area.

Pickering is also located on the edge of the North York Moors National Park and it is nestled within the Vale of Pickering.  The town hosts a market day every Monday and there is also a farmer’s market on the first Thursday of every month.  Pickering has an award winning tourist information centre which is well worth a visit as hidden gems can be pointed out by the knowledgeable staff to keep visitors informed of what is on in the area.

Helmsley is also a market town, which in the 17^th century was the centre for weaving.  There is a history to the loom operators and they had a reputation for being heavy drinkers which usually ended in mass, public brawls.  Helmsley is also so popular as it is used as a starting point for those people wishing to walk The Cleveland Way which is a well know walk across the North York Moors National Park which is over 100 miles long.  Visitors can enjoy many quaint tearooms and traditional country pubs and many motor cyclists like to start or end their journeys here.

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Wrestling Championships of Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association on 26^th and 27^th of February in OKC

More wrestling action is coming the way of Oklahoma City, with the State High School Wrestling Championships of Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA) to be held at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds Arena, OKC on the 26^th and 27^th of February. It is one of the great domestic sporting events lined up in Oklahoma City for February and the rest of the year.

While sporting action captivates the city, visitors would be captivated by the Bricktown Hotel & Convention Center that extends hospitality and luxury to all guests without making them shed too many extra pennies. Enabling guests to experience affordable luxury and hospitality, the Bricktown Hotel brings to you the best of care and comfort for a competitive price. The hotel is also strategically located only 1.5 miles from the heart of OKC’s entertainment district, Bricktown, and is therefore close to all the attractions.

The cool features offered by Bricktown Hotel include:

• SERTA™ Mattresses in all rooms
• Free Wireless Internet (15MB Speed)
• Free Continental Breakfast
• Stainless Steel Fridges & Microwaves
• Complimentary Shuttle Service
• New Heat/Air Units
• Iron & Ironing Boards
• Coffee Makers
• Digital Cable TV
• Hair-Dryers
• Working Desks with Plug-ins
• Extra Pillows for Comfort

Bricktown Hotel also offers airport shuttle service at $15 per way, cheaper than the cab and free shuttle van service to Bricktown. Limited Edition Hummer H2 tours are also provided to VIP Suite and Business Package guests. Officials, participants and visitors to the State High School Wrestling Championships can look forward to a great time at the Bricktown Hotel & Convention Center.

Discount Hotels in Bangkok offers stunning cool new spaces with the culture of how to enjoy a vacation blending in the dimensions of dazzling discounts

Singapore – 02/22/10 – Blending in cool discounts to energize a vacation and make it memorable, www.discountedhotelsinbangkok.com takes their guests to explore the warmth and tradition of Thai culture at discount hotels in Bangkok. Offering the ease of great accommodations at centralized locations in the heart of a vibrant city, travelers can choose a great discount hotel in Bangkok with the latest facilities combined with traditional Thai hospitality at convenient locations from where they can set off to explore a labyrinth of klongs and the mesmerizing sights from the famous piers of Krung Thep.

Adding to the joys of sightseeing and absorbing a distinct culture, visitors can take off from their unique discount hotels in Bangkok to see a unique lifestyle. The National Museum opens out a comprehensive view of the history of Thailand as it evolves over the royal palace grounds and can be reached from the Chang Pier and the Banglampu Pier. As visitors explore the city or enjoy a boat ride, they can take an eventful walk from the Pinklao Bridge Pier to see the Royal barge Museum. Visitors can plan a trip to Kanchanburi that can be reached with an exciting boat ride from the Rot Fai Pier.  The Wat Rakhang Kositharam temple offers a spiritual sojourn and faces the Grand Palace as an ancient structure on the Chaophraya River while visitors can enjoy the coziness of their chosen discount hotel in Bangkok and plan to walk through the Chang Pier that will take them to view the Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha.

Opening out splendid sights, the City of Angels leads visitors staying in discount hotels in Bangkok to view sights from the lively piers. The age-old temple of Wat Mahathat lies north of the Grand Palace between Thammassat, the University of Law and Sciences and the fine arts Silpakorn University with Sanam Luang, the oval field just before the Grand Palace. As an auspicious sight, the City Pillar was driven as a wooden stake at 6.45am on the 21^st of April 1782, and evolves at the northeast corner of the Grand Palace. Visitors can take a rest at their lovely discount hotel in Bangkok before they go for a leisurely stroll down Thien Pier to absorb life in a royal city. As Bangkok opens out myriad facets, tourists can visit Wat Arun Temple of Dawn and Wat Po, Temple of the Reclining Buddha near the pier.

With great discount hotels in Bangkok as a serene hideaway, visitors can enjoy a Thai massage before they set out to see the markets of an ancient city. The Pat Klong Market, the Pahurat Market, the covered market of The Old Siam and Sampang Lane offer exciting wares for the local and visitors that they can take back to their comfortable discount hotel in Bangkok. Or they can take off down the Oriental Pier and see unique sights. The Sathorn Pier holds interesting sights and vistors have the option of taking the Skytrain or walk down quaint streets filled with temples, hotels and shopping arcades with the not-to-miss Jim Thompson House museum and the Suan Pakkard Palace besides enjoying the Thai cuisine at nearby restaurants before they go back to rest and enjoy a tranquil evening at their sensational discount hotel in Bangkok.

About www.discountedhotelsinbangkok.com:

With the modern facilities of a lovely city, www.discountedhotelsinbangkok.com offers an enjoyable stay with the best prices at discount hotels in Bangkok with discount online booking. Offering hotel discounts and best rate guarantees, the website offers up to 75% discount on their hotels bookings. Guests can experience secure online bookings and detailed care besides being able to view the hotel facilities and compare prices with the other hotels on their website. Giving travelers beautiful discount hotels in Bangkok with slashed-down rates blended with care and detailed hospitality, the website offers their guests warmth and courtesy as they settle into their choice of hotel accommodation rooms. With professional services, this website offers guest-friendly discount hotels in Bangkok where guests can save tons of money besides relaxing at exotic locales.

For more information: www.discountedhotelsinbangkok.com

Contact: info@excitehotels.com

Address:

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Chiat Hong Building,
#07-02C
Singapore 188968

Tel: +65 6333 9335
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London, UK, Feb 22, 2010: Welcome to Apartotels.com, a travel portal specialized in apartments booking in Europe and Asia, has introduced one more apartment property in its existing collection of Berlin apartments, “Adagio Berlin Kurfurstendamm,” by Adagio Group. With the addition of “Adagio Berlin Kurfurstendamm,” the portfolio of apartments offered by Apartotels.com has reached one step further, taking the total apartments count to more than 500.We also provide easy and secure online booking service with live availability information and no hidden costs.

About Adagio Berlin Kurfurstendamm:

Adagio Berlin Kurfurstendamm is a 3-star tourist residence facility with a la carte services. Operated and managed by Adagio Group, Adagio Berlin Kurfurstendamm is an aparthotel located in the heart of West Berlin. This new accommodation address is especially designed for your comfortable long-term stay, irrespective of your category. Adagio Berlin Kurfurstendamm offers more than 130 air-conditioned and well equipped apartments, ranging from 2-person studios to 2-room apartments. Besides contemporary designed accommodation units, the complex also features a fitness suite, luggage storage, breakfast room and meeting room for up to 50 delegates.

Adagio or Adagio City Aparthotel provides an innovative yet affordable accommodation concept designed especially for medium-length and long-term stays. The brand is a product of alliance between Accor and the Pierre & Vacances Group in 2007.

For more information, please visit http://www.apartotels.com
Phone: +44 20 8680 3001
Fax: +44 20 8603 7321
E-mail: pr@apartotels.com

Trucking Midwinter Conference in Oklahoma City on 24^th and 25^th of February 2010

An important conference is scheduled to be held in Oklahoma City on February 24^th and 25^th – the Oklahoma Trucking Association Midwinter Conference. This informative conference would involve experts speaking about various topics such as CSA 2010, SCR Technology, EGR Technology, Stopping Distances, Oklahoma Economic Outlook, and Best Risk Management Practices. The conference would also include presentations from organizations such as the OSMC, TMC & Federal/State agencies such as the FMCSA, OCC & DPS.

Important events such as these are regular occurrences in Oklahoma City. Bricktown Hotel is well-equipped to provide accommodation for delegates and visitors. The affordable luxury and warm hospitality offered makes the Bricktown Hotel & Convention Center the ideal OKC hotel. The Convention Center is good enough for any meeting or party. The hotel is also conveniently located only 1.5 miles from the heart of OKC’s entertainment district, Bricktown, making it close to all the attractions.

The list of amenities offered by Bricktown Hotel includes:

• SERTA™ Mattresses in all rooms
• Free Wireless Internet (15MB Speed)
• Free Continental Breakfast
• Stainless Steel Fridges & Microwaves
• Complimentary Shuttle Service
• New Heat/Air Units
• Iron & Ironing Boards
• Coffee Makers
• Digital Cable TV
• Hair-Dryers
• Working Desks with Plug-ins
• Extra Pillows for Comfort

Bricktown Hotel also provides airport shuttle service at $15 per way, cheaper than the cab. Free shuttle van service is also offered to Bricktown. Guests of Bricktown Hotel’s VIP Suite and Business Package are offered tours in the hotel’s fully loaded Limited Edition Hummer H2.

India is a land of myriad colors in the form of diverse cultures, communities, religions and traditions that are reflected in the exquisite works of art, architecture and even sheer natural beauties. Explore the beauty of these natural and historical wonders in India to give tourism a new meaning. We strive towards being the best and providing the best. TNS Pvt. Ltd., is one of the leading India Tour Operator in country and is functioning since many years. It has acquired a great deal of professional expertise and competence in the tourism trade and promises to offer thrilling tour packages for varied needs and requirements. We have well balanced and skilled team of competent professionals who are aware of the technicalities of travel & tourism trade. Some of the various market segments are handled by capable professionals and the wide ranging facets of tourism in India are well attended to by our team so that you can experience the best of our services. Our widespread networks and associations in the tourism industry help us in making the tour comfortable and convenient for the customer.

We specialize in conducting inbound tours and offer a whole range of tourism related services .Our services broadly include the following categories:

· Tailor-Made Packages

· Cultural Tours

· Adventure Tours

· Pilgrimage Tours

· Yoga & Meditation Tours

· Rejuvenation & Ayurveda Tours

· Safaris

· Special Interest Tours

· Transport

· Hotel booking

· Flight booking

· Heritage Tours
We render great deals on hotel bookings of individuals as well as groups in any hotel of any category and in any part of Indian subcontinent whatsoever. Our widespread network throughout country ensure quick hotel bookings at discounted rates suitable to the budget of the traveler. Due to our strong bonding with the Domestic and International Airlines we also offer lucrative discounts to our clients. The online reservation system which is inclusive in our website regularly updates us with latest reservation and confirmation details and helps us with the instant booking availability.

Availability of cars/coaches at our disposal let us cater the best transport service to our clients, and make their journey financially worthwhile too. Guiding tours and planning itinerary are some of the specialized areas that we focus into in order to facilitate smooth and easy travel procedures with adequate, necessary and relevant arrangements. You just need to specify the time of your arrival & departure to the desired holiday destination, the total duration of travel and your approximate budget; and rest assured as we will take care of the rest.

So what are you waiting for? Just choose your dream destination and visit our website : http://www.indianluxurytours.com

To confirm your holiday with us at earliest!

Contact Details:
Rajneesh Singh
TNS Travel Pvt Ltd
E- 14, Sushant Shopping Aracade
Shushant Lok Phase – 1
Gurgaon – 122002
Tel : 91+124+4044472, 4044473
Fax : 91+124+4033903
Email : info@travelnetworkservices.net
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London, UK, Feb 18, 2010: Apartotels.com is glad to introduce one more serviced apartment in its existing Istanbul apartment list viz Tashkonak Suites and Apartment Hotel, Turkey. Apartotels.com is a global online travel portal dedicated to apartments in Europe and Asia. With the introduction of “Tashkonak Suites and Apartment Hotel,” the list of apartments offered by Apartotels.com has increased one more step, taking the total number of apartments to more than 500. Offering one more option to choose for both business and leisure travelers, it is the one and only online booking agent for apartments with live availability and prices.

About Tashkonak Apart Suites

Nestled beautifully in 19th century Ottoman House in Istanbul,Tashkonak Apart Suites is a historical property that provides you with a comfortable standard apartment style rooms. To give it more traditional look, all the rooms are furnished with handmade, Turkish style furniture. This property provides with the spacious accommodation and self catering facilities for all types of travelers. In addition to these, Tashkonak Apart Suites gives you all modern amenities and services including Wi-Fi internet access, Flat screen TV, CD and DVD Player and parking facility. Located in the heart of Istanbul’s historical district, Sultanahmet, its major tourist attractions are Blue Mosque, St. Sophia, the old Hippodrome, the Grand Bazaar, Topkapi Palace and the Basilica Cistern and are just few minutes away from the property.

For more information, please visit http://www.apartotels.com
Phone: +44 20 8680 3001
Fax: +44 20 8603 7321
E-mail: pr@apartotels.com

A New Delhi-based leading Tour and Travel Agency with its presence in the country, offers an exciting and extensively month-long tour package for its overseas guests, for Rajasthan and Kashmir coupled with guidance right from their pick-up to their departure. The entire operations of the office are fully computerized facilitating instant bookings and reservations – and split second status reports, everything to the fullest satisfaction of its esteemed clientele.  The Tour Operator believes in one principle that the best services should be a blend of hospitality and dedication that satiates the guests. The Tour and Travels company is fully backed by a strong team of highly professionals who are knowledgeable about tourism and hospitable. The staff assists the foreign guests in not only planning their tours and traveling but also provides them instant services for best hotels and instant transportation.  This time, the Company brings a special tour package of 24 days and 23 nights.

Places to See:  Delhi – Shekhawati – Bikaner – Jaisalmer – Osian- Jodhpur – Udaipur – Dungarpur – Chittorgarh – Pushkar – Jaipur – Agra – Delhi – Srinagar – Sonmarg – Srinagar – Pahalgam – Srinagar – Delhi

Duration:          (23-nights / 24-days)

February 17, 2010

India is a wonderful country that portrays a pictorial picture of perennial unity in diversity in all forms, ethnicity, festivals, religions, fairs, lifestyles, sui generis blend of eternal spiritualism and modern Science or in plain English, sui generous confluence of Western, Eastern, Northern and Southern blended cultures and traditions. In the event the National Capital of India reflects a blend of the Hindu, Sikh, Moslem and Christian cultures, their respective eternal spiritualism and modern Science, temples and monuments and pre-independence Indo-British architectures and, in particular, Old and New Delhi, then, Srinagar is resplendent with divine pilgrimages and beyond compare nature, Rajasthan is ornate with the royal palaces, castles, citadels and mountain ranges, lakes, rivers, en route to Agra, the Fateh Pur Sikri, then Agra, which is situated on the bank of the River Yamuna and has many one of seven wonders Taj Mahal, the Red Fort  wonderful Taj Mahal and a lot more destinations, all these paint a picturesque picture of India – the whole thing is that everything is here in India.  In a nutshell, it would not be wrong to state that India is the essence of this whole universe. Just pay a visit here and the Tour Guide on behalf of the Tour Operator is available to receive the guests convivially. Backed by highly efficient staff to tend to them and fulfill all the needs of the guests’ and infusing utmost satisfaction in their hearts and minds is the prime motto of the company to make their India visit as memorable and make it an indelible experience is the Tour and Travels company and hence, they have retained a group of Travel  Representatives deputed for this objective, who remain available with the tourists all through their visit to India since their arrival unto departure.

After the arrival of the overseas tourists to the National Capital of India, New Delhi on the International airport in the midnight, they are escorted by the Travel Representative to the hotel. Upon arrival, you will be met by our and transferred to the hotel.  The tourists have got to stay in New Delhi for two-and-a-half day.

The National Capital of India is home of everything including diverse ethnicity, temples and monuments, pre-independence refulgent architecture that gets reflected in the buildings and monuments.

In the second leg of their India’s tour, they chance on proceeding to bustling Rajasthan that begins with Shekhawati that is 270 kilometers from Delhi. The destinations to be toured in Rajasthan, along with Shekhawati, are Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Osian, Jodhpur, Ranakpur, Udaipur, Dungarpur, Chittorgarh, Pushkar and Jaipur. Here, the overseas guests shall have to stay for as many as 13 days to visit the said parts of Rajasthan. The places of attraction are the Junagarh Fort constructed with red sandstone and marble with kiosks and balconies that embellish the structure at intervals. Jaisalmer, known for the marvelous culture, adds to the exotic beauty of Rajasthan. The Jain temple in Osian, the majestic fort, Mahendragarh Fort. Royal cenotaph build in marble, is another appealing sightseeing. Ranakpur is known for its superbly carved marble Jain Temples. Udaipur is known as the romantic city of Rajasthan. The Garden of the Maids of Honor, a Museum of folk art having a rich collection of Folk dresses, ornaments, puppets, masks, dolls, folk musical instruments and paintings on display is another grand attraction.

Chittorgarh adds another attraction to Rajasthan, where there is on the crest of the enormous grey hill, girdled by massive walls and seven majestic gateways, one stumbles upon shattered palaces, a “Temple of Mirabai” and the intricately carved nine-storey Tower of Fame, built in the 12^th century in honor of Lord Adinath, the first Jain Tirthankara. The Chittorgarh, a world famous fort, adds another charm to Rajasthan

Chittorgarh, followed by the Pushkar being one of the most religious places for the Hindus, has the atmosphere of an ancient religious town. The only temple of God Brahma is in Pushkar which makes Pushkar an important pilgrimage city for Hindus. Pushkar has emerged famous in the world due to its Pushkar Festival, which takes place in the month of November every year.

Jaipur is also known for being known as the Pink City of Rajasthan. This city takes after the name of its founder and superior warrior and astronomer, Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan and famous for its handicrafts and precious and semi-precious stones. The last destination in series falls before proceeding to Agra is Jaipur itself that alone has world-famous royal palaces, forts, world’s largest observatory Jantar Mantar, the Laxmi Narayan Temple, are some to name. Amber Fort and the Hawa Mahal, among other palaces, are other major attractions in Jaipur.

Agra is, in particular, known for three important monuments among others, viz., the Red Fort, the Taj Mahal and above all, divine river, the Yamuna on its bank is situated Agra. In addition, there is Fateh Pur Sikri, once known as the Imperial Capital during the reign of Emperor Akbar. A visitor requires, at least, two days to spend to see the important site here in Agra.  However, by curtailing a day, places of major attractions can also be seen here.

En route to Srinagar there falls Delhi encore via air. Srinagar, another internationally known for, in particular, not just religious pilgrimages, viz., but for beyond compare blend of divinity and natural beauty, that includes the Dal Lake and the Moghul Gardens in Srinagar. Chashma Shahi, Nishat Bagh and Shalimar Bagh are the three famous Moghul Gardens in Kashmir. Here, in Srinagar, visitors need a minimum of a week’s time to visit world renowned places. Sonmarg implying the golden meadow takes its fancy. The main attractions to watch in Sonmarg are the Bisansar Lake and the Krishnasar Lake. These two beautiful lakes add to the beauty of Sonamarg. The Krishnasar Lake is famous for the Trout fishing. After visiting these two beautiful lakes in Sonamarg the tourists are driven back to Srinagar.

The last destination in Srinagar is universally renowned Pahalgam Hill Resort of the Kashmir valley.  Pahalgam is the place, the pilgrims embark on the holy Amarnath Yatra. The Tulian Lake is known for enjoying trekking.

Finally, the tourists after having an indelible experience about India visit to these touring destinations proceed to their hotels before taking off to their countries.

About Go India Trip

The Tours and Travels Company is a well-known New Delhi-based company Operator with its countrywide presence and is known for not only planning the tours of the overseas guests but also guides them right from receiving and until their departure. The company is fully computerized and updated with knowledge about the tourism and is backed by a strong team of highly professionals who are knowledgeable about tourism and hospitable. Go India Trip also provides them all out assistance with escorting to the best hotels and arranging instant transportation. The Company has its one of the largest fleet of cars and Luxury Coach air-conditioned buses. The company facilitates instant bookings and reservations – and split second status reports, everything to the fullest satisfaction of its esteemed clientele.

For more information

HTTP://WWW.GOINDIATRIP.COM

Contact No: 09990812499, 802086171, 9555879148, 9999995591

Helpline No:  08802086171, 9555879148 (24 x 7)

Telefax: + 91 11 2539 2283

E-mail: info@goindiatrip.com

Contact Representative: Ravinder Sharma)

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Sunny Spain is no longer growing in popularity, whilst the USA and Egypt should be preparing for more and more tourists, according to new statistics from the UK’s fastest growing online independent travel agent. Tourist’s reasons for their destination likes and dislikes are also revealed.

Sale statistics and holiday booking figures released by online travel agent www.sunshine.co.uk have revealed the destinations that are most (and least) popular with consumers today. Spain is no longer as popular as it once was, judging by percentage share of bookings at sunshine.co.uk, whilst the USA is becoming a more desirable place to go on holiday.

When looking at the reasons behind the popularity of certain resorts, sunshine.co.uk found that found that 59% of people didn’t find Spain as appealing because of the high density of English tourists and bars, claiming it was not foreign enough. USA, on the other hand, has seen bookings almost double and 48% said they would cross the pond just to try and meet a celebrity.

When asked if and why they would be put off visiting Tunisia on holiday, 2 respondents claimed they would prefer not to go because they were scared of camels. One person commented that they were less likely to holiday in the Canaries because they were afraid of birds, but Turkey was a hit with 11 people who said they’d go for the kebabs.

The top five destinations that have seen the biggest growth in popularity on sunshine.co.uk are;

1. Egypt
2. Greece
3. USA
4. Turkey
5. Portugal

The bottom five destinations that have seen the least growth in popularity on sunshine.co.uk are;

1. Malta
2. Canaries
3. Italy
4. Tunisia
5. Spain

Speaking about the most and least popular destinations, Chris Brown, co-founder of sunshine.co.uk said;

“After looking at the popularity of certain destinations based on percentage share of bookings on our site from a trade point of view, we then wanted to hear why consumers like or dislike certain locations. Some of the reasons people gave for not wanting to holiday in certain places were very amusing, especially in the instance of the one respondent who was afraid of birds and as a result didn’t want to go to the Canaries.

He continued, “The fact that a select few would visit Turkey for a traditional Kebab is rather funny, but some of the reasons, such as Spain not being so popular for being “too English” were more common. On the contrary however, some did actually like the idea of Spain being a bit more familiar. I suppose in the case of holidays, everyone has different preferences.”

LINK http://www.sunshine.co.uk

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10 YETIS JOURNALIST TRIVIA QUIZ:

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Q: What is the capital of Turkey?

For more information or to set up interviews with Chris Brown please contact Shannon Haigh of 10 Yetis Public Relation Agency, on 01452 348211 or email shannon@10yetis.co.uk

Editors Notes

Sunshine.co.uk is the UK’s leading online independent travel agent and was founded by Chris Brown and Chris Clarkson, the same people behind Holiday Watchdog which was bought by TripAdvisor in February 2008 for an undisclosed amount of money. Sunshine.co.uk offers low cost holidays and budget flights to destinations all over the world as well as great deals and discounted hotels.



Playa del Carmen, Mexico, February 16, 2010. Playa del Carmen, the hot Mexican Caribbean jewel, is just hours away from the US. And now all the other factors have come together for you to finally make up your mind about where to go on vacation while during this chilly winter with its record snowstorms. Playa del Carmen hotels are still more affordable than ever, including even the luxury properties, such as Maya Villa, and the weather is always warm.

At Maya Villa, you pay as little as $230 per night per luxury condominium, equipped with the latest technology, decorated with sophisticated art, and offering private pools, Jacuzzis, kitchens, and much more.

Moreover, this luxury property is located right by the sugary sand beach, unlike most of the other Playa del Carmen hotels. When you wake up every morning, you will be greeted by the impossibly blue Caribbean Sea and by its gentle breezes. Before venturing out to the beach, you will have an option to soak in the private pool and watch the soothingly swaying palm trees.

Even though other luxury Playa del Carmen hotels offer top notch services and provide discounts, Maya Villa achieves a double effect: by staying there, you will feel like you are at your own luxurious house, but you will also receive all the services of a 4-star hotel, including concierge, baby sitter, gym and upscale restaurant located on the property.

So when making your decision and considering which option to choose amongst numerous Playa del Carmen hotels, there is no need to look any further. The warm Mexican hospitality, combined with sophisticated lodging, high class service and the best comfort level will make Maya Villa your home away from home.

Condo Hotels Playa del Carmen consists of four distinct luxury condominiums with a 100 units total: Villas Sacbe, Porto Playa, Maya Villa and El Taj Beachside, with the fifth one, El Taj Oceanfront, opening in February. The properties provide services of a 4-star hotel, such as 24-hour front desk, maid services, airport pick-up, parking garage, gym, baby sitter, and a 5-star restaurant. Each condominium is surrounded by a private courtyard with landscaped gardens, a fountain and a swimming pool. Playa del Carmen beach is steps away, and the convenience of the best restaurants, nightlife and shopping is within easy walking distance.
For more information, please visit http://www.mayavilla.com/

A new extensive meeting, private dining and event space, with the original Brooklands race track running through it, will launch in Surrey on the 1^st of March 2010 as part of the exclusive new luxury 4* deluxe Brooklands Hotel & Spa development.   A 120-bedroom design sensation, with complimentary wi-fi throughout, lashings of natural light due to floor to ceiling windows in all meeting and event rooms, larger than average bedrooms and huge super suites with views over the track that come with their own desk area, and some with their own meeting space too.  Guests and visitors will also have the added bonus of the team building potential that being a 5 second walk away from the Mercedes Benz World experience has to offer, as well as the benefits of its close vicinity to other attractions in the local area such as Wisley, Sandowne Race Track, Thorpe Park, Chessington and Kew Gardens.

Of all the Surrey Hotels it is perfectly located just 5 minutes from the M25, 30minutes from central London, 17 miles from Heathrow and 33 miles from Gatwick, it is also perfectly situated for international as well as national clientele.  With its unparalleled and unique location and reasonably priced, all inclusive day delegate and 24HR Rate structures (DDR are expected to start at around £50pp), an exclusive offering at accessible prices is the order of the day at the new Brooklands Hotel.

Featuring one event suite with a theatre style capacity of 175 and seven other meeting suites (with motoring related names) suitable for a variety of combinations, the new Brooklands Hotel offers guests the ultimate in ‘corporate chic’.  There are few Weybridge Hotels with the personality and design of a boutique hotel, but with the service and facilities of a top class conference hotel, its dedicated entrance, houses an “avenue” of conical shaped, floor standing lamps which deliver a sense of arrival within an uncluttered spacious, yet stylish space.  Walking in to the foyer, guests will be met with first by a stylish bar area which is equipped to cater for the most demanding and exclusive of events.  The secure aspect of this facility is also carefully and cleverly disguised with a pull down screen featuring a collage of black and white photography illustrating stunning, close up shots of art deco architecture.

However, this is certainly not an instance when style supersedes substance… All inclusive rates and state of the art in-room systems come as standard. The Brooklands Hotel Surrey will pride itself on rates which don’t include any hidden costs or supplements, as well as packages (rooms and meeting space) that include lots of added value that ultimately saves the individual, company or group money.  For example offering complimentary hire of flipcharts, plasma screens, projectors etc in all their meeting suites, complimentary wi-fi throughout the property as standard – essentially most of the things that a lot of the big branded hotels and conference centres currently charge extra for.  Packages will also eventually be introduced which incorporate Mercedes Benz World Experiences.  And that is just the meeting and event space…
Food and beverage… The executive chef brings with him experience from some of the top restaurants and hotels in London.  Aspirational in terms of offering, yet accessible when it comes to pricing, whether providing light and refreshing brain-food for hard working teams attending a meeting or something with real ‘wow factor’ for a private celebration, wedding or dinner, the Brooklands Hotel food and beverage offering is guaranteed to exceed all expectations.  Modern British with a strong Italian influence, it will be created by one of the top English/Italian chefs in the UK at the moment – critically acclaimed head chef Nick Bell.  Nick’s CV and past experience speaks for itself.  As well as spending time as head chef at Daphne’s in Barbados – the sister restaurant to the famous Daphne’s of Chelsea, London – Nick has cooked with London’s most fêted Italian chef, Giorgio Locatelli, at both the Michelin-starred Zafferano and Cecconi’s in Mayfair – where he was head chef.  More recently he worked as a chef at the critically acclaimed hot-spot of the moment, Bocca di Lupo in Soho.

Standard bedrooms… Home to some of the largest rooms of any UK hotel; the smallest room is still 28 sq metres and many have their own private outside space with panoramic views of the Mercedes Benz track.  Each one benefits from a huge amount of natural light, with floor to ceiling windows in all.  Perfect for business and leisure travellers alike, interconnecting rooms are also available to book, as well as a number of rooms with sofa beds, giving maximum flexibility whatever the requirements.

Super Suites… Six super-sized one-bedroom suites typifying the curvaceous nature of the building and exploiting the incredible panorama and views are located at each end of the building on three floors. The super suite sharing the spa floor not only delivers exceptional space and luxurious furnishings but also boasts; a cloakroom accessed from the impressive entrance lobby, original artwork and a bespoke round daybed within the lounge that swivels to best appreciate every aspect of the views; a private terrace that generously wraps around the full extent of the suites elevation, a state of the art bathroom with separate WC, shower room and a huge free standing bath.

Spa… Destination spa with wet and dry treatment rooms, steam room, sauna, outdoor hot tubs, meditation room with water beds, exercise and relaxation areas.

Design… From the demarcation in the foyer of the original race track’s “Solomon Straight” which rolls out before you in riven quartz and honed granite, to the glittering “honeycomb” 1930’s inspired pendants behind reception, it is clear that the interior design observes and is influenced by detail typical of the period and by those who were prolific and influential of style at the time. The spirit and history so relevant to the site has been carefully woven into the developing story of the new Brooklands Hotel. For example Eileen Gray, Van de Rohe, & Le Corbusier each has established and identifiable details so frequently used in their iconic pieces. The button detail apparent to the Barcelona chair has been adapted and exaggerated to create impressive leather wall panels to the back of the reception desk, this over sizing of detail is also an influence in the design of the display unit to the rear of reception taking inspiration from the “rocket” cabinet so recognisable of the art deco period.

Art… Bespoke art, much of which is inspired by influences of an earlier era, is visible in all key areas of the hotel.  Even the centre piece wood sculpture which is suspended high above in the atrium of the hotel lobby, and which has been created exclusively for the hotel by up-and-coming designer Charlie Whinney (V&A, Harvey Nichols and the Dorchester are some of his most recent high-profile clients) has been heavily been influenced by the motor-racing setting.  A sculptural and interpretive 3D map of the old Brooklands Race Track, as it appeared in the 1950’s, it depicts the flowing lines and competition of motor racing in a new way – depicting the route of the cars as several strands racing each other, twisting and flowing as they jostle for position on the track.

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With India Tours and Packages offered by TNS Pvt Ltd, assure yourself to an exhilarating tour of India, a country that fulfills every traveler’s dream holiday. From sun-kissed sandy beaches to lofty misty mountains, a tropical plateau terrain with diverse flora and fauna to wide spread desert, a tour of India is a joy to cherish. TNS Pvt Ltd. offers you hand picked tours and packages for an exotic holiday in India that lets you meander through lands steeped in mystery and exquisiteness of historical significance. While on a tour to India, feel and experience the vibrant culture and heritage of India with a variety of tours and packages of striking places that embellishes this land so vast. Take our pilgrimage tour package to the holy shrines of India that fulfills the desire of salvation or take a wildlife tour package to awaken the streak of adventure hidden inside you. Each spot of Indian beauty mesmerizes images that stretch beyond the realms of fantasy and gets etched in the minds and hearts of the traveler.

We always maintain a very high standard of services we render, we comprehend every aspect of worthwhile tourism, and we want people touring around with us to know and acquire knowledge about all of them. As a rapidly growing travel company we have been offering services in different areas and theme based tour packages covering every part of India from north to south and west to east. A dedicated team of qualified professionals enables us to succeed in our endeavors to enable all the possible forms of tourism in India with the superb network of our services throughout country. We recognize the importance of acquainting the traveler with requisite knowledge of the touring vacation spot so we help to provide all necessary information before taking them to their desired vacation spot and also prefer to thoroughly know their expectations and demands.

We, at TNS Pvt. Ltd understand this very clearly and offer some of the best and cost-competitive tour packages. Being one of the leading tour operators in India, we know that traveling to different destinations in India offer abundant opportunities to enjoy and explore. As a result, we make sure to provide best tour packages like South India Tour Packages, Pilgrimage Tour Packages, Heritage Tour Packages, Wildlife Tour Packages, Adventure Tour Packages, Desert Safari Tour and many more owing to specific themes and region specificity

We provide you all the facilities whilst you are on your journey along with your family right from all kinds of hotel reservations in various parts of the country; from world class and most luxurious ones to most moderately resorts, to pick and drop facility from doorstep. We have included it all that can suit every budget and every need and comfort without compromising on the quality of the trip. At TNS Pvt Ltd, our core mission is to provide quality and excellence to our customers promptly and exclusively. Value for money & complete satisfaction for its customers is the aim of the company, which it strives to accomplish with the help of most competent pool of human resource and services.

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Lindeth Fell Country House Hotel is home to some beautiful, tranquil and artistically designed gardens.  There are many Bowness Hotels but few that can boast gardens that were designed by the late Thomas Mawson.  His work was not particularly well known but he was an incredibly influential designer of gardens.  He was born in May 1861 in Scorton near Lancaster and due to poverty he had to leave school aged 12 and work for his unlce who was a builder.  It was from this work that his love of gardening grew.

Following his father’s death he relocated to London with his mother where he worked in nurseries.  He then moved to the Lake District; Windermere to be specific.  It was here that he set up a nursery business called Lakeland Nurseries, he did this with his two brothers.  This was a lucrative business and from this point Thomas started to concentrate on the actual design of gardens.  He designed some fantastic gardens which include Holker Hall, Langdale Chase, Graythwaite Hall, Brockhole and Holehird.

In 1909 he designed the formal garden at Rydal Hall which was very spectacular.  His designs traditionally included both planting and architecture.  The area housed a wealthy clientele which helped him prosper.  This money was brought into the area by the growing railway network.

Thomas Mawson’s talents did not just end at garden design.  He also had ‘The Art of Craft of Garden Making’ published and reprinted five times by 1926.

Mawson always found time to work on local projects but this work then grew to working further a field; throughout Britain, Europe and then Canada.  He won a competition in 1908 and after which he designed the ‘Palace of Peace’ gardens at the Hague.  Notably, he was also involved in the development of the Smokey Mountains National Park.  His interests then developed into town planning and developing public parks.  In 1923 he became the President of the Town and Planning Institute.  Six years later he was elected as the first president of the Institute of Landscape Architects.

Sadly, Thomas suffered from Parkinson’s Disease which meant that his eldest son Edward took over the business.  He later died in 1933 and is buried in Bowness Cemetery.  He spent his life stressing the importance of gardens and the enrichment that they bring to all mankind.  This sense of enrichment can be seen in the garden of the country house hotel that is Lindeth Fell.  There are many Lake Windermere hotels but there are few with such astounding gardens.  The hotels in Windermere that have the benefit of Thomas Mawson’s designs hold something extra special.

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Excitehotels.com combines forces with Phuket hotels to offer Phuket hotels discount to give their guests the art of a wonderful vacation

Singapore – 02/12/10 – Offering a mélange of great hotels in Phuket, Excitehotels.com based in Singapore opens out paths to the most popular hotel accommodation rooms with Phuket hotels discount to give their guests the art of an exciting vacation and a journey of 1000 smiles.

Excitehotels.com has kept up with their tradition of pampering guests and has handpicked exciting Phuket hotels that would extend their warm hospitality to offer an excellent stay with an attractive Phuket hotel discount. With wonderful opportunities to see and absorb the culture of an exotic place, visitors can enjoy an unforgettable holiday in the enchanting island of Phuket that is connected to Thailand by a bridge and is surrounded by 39 other islands. Phuket covers an area of 579 square kilometers and offers wonderful activities with diving, golfing, sightseeing, eco adventures that take tourists through dewy rainforests or on a cruise in a speedboat where they can go island hopping and come back to the luxury of their comfortable rooms with a great Phuket hotel discount.

Along with the convenience of going through a leading hotel reservation agency in Asia, travelers can enjoy the excitement of slashed-down rates and Phuket hotels discounts. With peace and serenity surrounding them, visitors can celebrate a family vacation, a honeymoon, business travel or just enjoying being on their own on a paradise island in the Andaman Sea. Visitors will find their evenings lit up with the glow of a golden sunset with a soft breeze that cools the atmosphere while they are enjoying the delectable Thai cuisine as well as a Phuket hotel discount. Guests staying in Phuket hotels can relax and have a dream holiday and take off to have a fascinating time at the Palace of the Elephants with its Sukhothai-era stone palace with statues of elephants and seating for 3000 people.

Showcasing mind-boggling entertainment, tourists are treated to illusion and culture shows that are mesmerizing.

With a never-ending series of things to do, tourists can have a great time at the Phuket FantaSea Theme Park Evening Show at the carnival village and indulge in activities like games, handicrafts and shopping with a delicious travel at a 4,000 seat theme restaurant serving international and Thai cuisines. Guests can spend their time going for an elephant ride around the Songbird Luminarie, or they can visit the sea-themed arcade of the Similan Adventure Center that has games for kids or watch a dancing bartender juggling bottles. As a non-stop entertainment center, guests can shop to their hearts’ content or they can watch a magical show with animals, birds and talented artistes. As a must experience, the Golden Kinnaree Buffet Restaurant offers a feast that guests can enjoy before they return to their comfortable abodes with an enticing Phuket hotel discount.

About Excitehotels.com:

Excitehotels.com has been inspired with care as their motto and fine detail to celebrate the freedom of life. Excitehotels.com based in Singapore, has carved a niche as a number one hotel agency in Asia to provide the best rate guarantees with discount online bookings in Asia Pacific. With years of experience and expertise, the company has a vast database of hotel accommodations to suit all budgets and needs of tourists with exciting deep discount rates with online reservation. Providing their clients hotel reservation services with cost-effective hotel rates, the company has infused the detail of reservations for hotels with secure online booking and deep discounts that will help their guests to save tons of money with luxurious accommodation rooms on their website: www.excitehotels.com.

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