PRWeb: Lifestyle Travel and Tourism http://www.prweb.com Latest news releases for Lifestyle Travel and Tourism from PRWeb en PRWeb Distribution Newswire http://www.prweb.com/images_v4/prweb_logo_hv2.jpg http://www.prweb.com 200 46 xml@emediawire.com xml@emediawire.com Destination DC Invests in Green-Friendly, Time-Saving Bid Book Generator Technology from New Media Gateway http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2449984.htm New Media Gateway announces a new partnership with Destination DC, the official convention and tourism corporation for the nation's capital, to develop a sleek, new sales proposal solution designed to save time, reduce waste and engage with customers in a fresh, interactive platform. (PRWeb Jul 17, 2009)

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]]> MultiNational Underwriters Is Now HCC Medical Insurance Services http://www.prweb.com/releases/HCC/Medical_Insurance/prweb2639844.htm Leading International Health Insurance Underwriter Launches New Name (PRWeb Jul 17, 2009)

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]]> Grand Hotel & Resort in Point Clear, Alabama General Manager Named Marriott GM of the Year http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2644294.htm David Clark, GM of the Point Clear, Alabama resort, named top General Manager by Marriott International (PRWeb Jul 17, 2009)

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]]> Opelika / Auburn Hotel Named Marriott Hotel of the Year http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2644934.htm Auburn hotel's excellent track record of guest and employee satisfaction earn the hotel top honors in North America (PRWeb Jul 17, 2009)

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]]> Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel in Northbrook Awarded AAA Four-Diamond Rating http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2645034.htm Sixth Consecutive Year of Top Ranking for the Renaissance Hotel in Northbrook, Illinois (PRWeb Jul 17, 2009)

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]]> Two Marriott International Hotels in Paris Get Five-Star Status in New French Hotel Classification System http://www.prweb.com/releases/Luxury_Hotel/Paris_France/prweb2648414.htm A Renaissance and Marriott hotel in Paris, France, make the grade (PRWeb Jul 17, 2009)

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]]> FROSCH Launches New Website to Provide Travelers with Innovative Destination Information http://www.prweb.com/releases/FROSCH/luxury_travel/prweb2649114.htm Committed to providing the best customer service and supporting clients' changing needs, FROSCH debuts a new website, blog (http://destinationinsider.frosch.com/), and social media tools to supply travelers with the best information and deals to plan their dream vacations. (PRWeb Jul 17, 2009)

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]]> The Plaza Suites Hotel - Santa Clara Supports Richmond/Ermet AIDS Foundation's 'Help is on the Way XV' Event http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2649984.htm Jean-Philippe Rollet, General Manager of The Plaza Suites Hotel announced today a silent auction prize donation to the REAF for its "Help is on the Way XV" event in San Francisco, CA.Attendees will be bidding on a variety of fabulous prizes including a Deluxe California Great America Park & Hotel Package (http://theplazasuites.com/packages.htm) created especially for this worthy event August 2nd, 2009. (PRWeb Jul 17, 2009)

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]]> Orchards Inn Completes Renovation http://www.prweb.com/releases/Orchards_Inn/hotel_inn/prweb2651044.htm A Classic Sedona Property with Breathtaking Red-Rock Views Undergoes a Makeover (PRWeb Jul 17, 2009)

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]]> CMH Heli-Skiing and K2 Skis Announce Ski Demo Trips for 2010 http://www.prweb.com/releases/CMHski/K2/prweb2651344.htm CMH Helicopter Skiing (http://www.canadianmountainholidays.com) and K2 Skis offer guests the opportunity to participate in the development of new backcountry skis. All guests get free skis at the end of the trip. (PRWeb Jul 17, 2009)

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]]> Charlie Brown Gets Iced In the Summer Heat http://www.prweb.com/releases/Charlie_Brown/Country_Christmas/prweb2651604.htm Gaylord Opryland begins hanging A Country Christmas lights and announces ICE! featuring A Charlie Brown Christmas by Charles Schulz (PRWeb Jul 17, 2009)

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]]> Pedata Notices Increase in Buying Interest After Bank of America Announces Intent to Stick Around http://www.prweb.com/releases/Pedata_RV_Center/recreational_vehicle/prweb2652414.htm After Bank of America announced their intention of sticking it out in RV lending for the long haul, Pedata RV Center noticed an increase in buying interest. (PRWeb Jul 17, 2009)

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]]> 7 Hotels in Santa Barbara Have Now Been Awarded the Prestigious Green Eco-Leaf Rating http://www.prweb.com/releases/Santa_Barbara_hotels/sustainable_travel/prweb2652474.htm 10 Santa Barbara Hotels (http://www.istaygreen.org/getcityus.cfm/city/Santa%20Barbara/st/CA) are listed as environmentally friendly and 7 have recently been awarded the Green Eco-Leaf Rating by completing a 70 point comprehensive eco-audit survey administered by iStayGreen.org - the online social network of environmentally friendly travel. (PRWeb Jul 17, 2009)

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]]> Princess Launches New Cruisetour to Oberammergau Passion Play http://www.prweb.com/releases/Princess/Cruisetour/prweb2653784.htm Tour Offers Rare Opportunity to See Famed German Production, Only Performed Every 10 Years (PRWeb Jul 17, 2009)

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]]> HotelTravel.com Launches Biggest Ever Hotel Promotion for Manchester United's Asian Tour http://www.prweb.com/releases/HotelTravel/Hotel-Promotions/prweb2643054.htm HotelTravel.com is taking hotel deals to a new level with its 'Free Night Give Away' promotion and two other recession busting offers. After the huge response received from the launch of last week's 'Best Value' promotion, HotelTravel.com is pulling out all the stops to give Internet travel consumers the lowest online hotel rates ever. (PRWeb Jul 17, 2009)

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]]> Tampa Marriott Ybor City Hotel near the Convention Center offers Exclusive Tampa Boat Show Hotel Package http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2646214.htm Ybor City Area Hotel is adjacent to the Convention Center location of the 2009 Tampa Boat Show (PRWeb Jul 17, 2009)

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]]> Vayama Offers $30 Off International Airfares: Last Days of Summer Sale! From Vayama http://www.prweb.com/releases/vayama/cheaptickets/prweb2648374.htm International Travel Web Site Vayama Offers $30 Discount on U.S. International Departures (PRWeb Jul 17, 2009)

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]]> Luxury Link Presents the "Uncompromising Vacation Getaway" http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2647514.htm One lucky contest winner will receive a 4-night luxury trip for two at a Destination Hotels & Resorts property. (PRWeb Jul 17, 2009)

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]]> If You Can't Stand the Heat…Come Eat at The Kitchen http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2640034.htm The Kitchen in Stillwater--now open! H&H Progressive Cuisine has hired local celebrity chef Jim Kyndberg to assist in the development of Stillwater's newest and most exciting restaurant concept, The Kitchen. With a "kitchy" brand inspired by 1940's Vargas-style art, Chef/Owner Erick Harcey and Chef Kyndberg created a complimentary menu playfully paying homage to the everyday comfort food of a traditional French Brasserie. (PRWeb Jul 17, 2009)

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]]> Crystal Gateway Marriott in Crystal City Appoints Bradley Hugh Colton as New Hotel General Manager http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2643394.htm Crystal Gateway Marriott, located in Arlington, VA, appoints Bradley Hugh Colton as the new hotel General Manager to oversee operations in this hotel near Pentagon City and Crystal City. (PRWeb Jul 17, 2009)

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]]> Newly Launched RentCharlie.com Helps Consumers Save Time, Money and the Environment http://www.prweb.com/releases/Rental/Search-Engine/prweb2634984.htm Renting as opposed to purchasing seldom used products has a very positive impact on our wallets and environment. Now, thanks to newly created RentCharlie.com, consumers can rent the "stuff" they need rather than buy it. (PRWeb Jul 16, 2009)

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]]> The Ritz-Carlton Highlands, Lake Tahoe to Open December 9 http://www.prweb.com/releases/The_Ritz-Carlton/Lake_Tahoe/prweb2643914.htm Lake Tahoe's First Luxury Resort to Open in Time for Ski Season Later This Year (PRWeb Jul 16, 2009)

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]]> New 'All-Out Adventure' Sweepstakes To Award Summer Dream Vacation in the Mad River Valley Including All-Expense-Paid Lodging, Soaring, and Multiple Prestige Perks http://www.prweb.com/releases/Vermont/adventure/prweb2644174.htm Summer adventures and exclusive access are the hallmarks of the winnings in the Mad River Valley's All-Out Adventure Vacation Sweepstakes, running from now through August 9, 2009. One lucky winner of the contest will enjoy a multitude of deluxe perks, including a fully-loaded, summer-to-the-max escape for two as the Grand Prize of a special promotion that showcases the enormous diversity of four-season attractions available in Vermont's Mad River Valley. (PRWeb Jul 16, 2009)

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]]> Tweet Tweet: Pueblo Bonito Oceanfront Resorts and Spas Announces Social Media Deals http://www.prweb.com/releases/social_media/travel_deals/prweb2644944.htm Followers of Pueblo Bonito on Twitter and Facebook Receive Exclusive Special Offers at All Pueblo Bonito Resorts (PRWeb Jul 16, 2009)

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]]> MileageManager Launches First-Of-Its-Kind Award Availability Search http://www.prweb.com/releases/mileagemanager/awardplanner/prweb2649344.htm AwardPlanner Tool Makes It Easy For Frequent Flyers To Find Free Tickets (PRWeb Jul 16, 2009)

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]]> African Sun Welcomes Barack Obama to Holiday Inn Accra Airport in Ghana http://www.prweb.com/releases/Obama-Ghana/072009/prweb2642904.htm President of the United States chooses to stay at an African Sun property during his visit to Accra, Ghana. (PRWeb Jul 16, 2009)

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]]> "Steel Magnolias": See the Places. Hear the Real Live Story http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2626124.htm Barbara Bailey in announcing her "Steel Magnolias" Tour in Natchitoches, Louisiana (Nak-a-tosh) states "As engaging as I find the movie, the real live story behind the movie is even more inspiring. It has warmth, humor and the capacity to touch something very deep within us". (PRWeb Jul 16, 2009)

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]]> OahuwithKids.com, a New Guide for Oahu Families and Visitors, Helps Parents Find Fun Activities and Resources While Staying on a Budget. http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2640284.htm Budget-minded travelers and residents of Oahu can find every family resource in one place at OahuwithKids.com. Free entertainment, the best attractions and family activities are provided in one unique guide. (PRWeb Jul 16, 2009)

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]]> Special Caribbean Cruise Helps Consumers Reinvent Their Lives In Tough Economic Times http://www.prweb.com/releases/cruise/caribbean/prweb2640384.htm Joseph Hoats, recognized Consumer Advocate, Loan Modification Attorney and founder of Home Stability.com, announced today that he is hosting the "Life Modification Cruise", sailing from Ft Lauderdale, FL to the Western Caribbean on November 15-20, 2009. (PRWeb Jul 16, 2009)

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]]> Judd Brown Designs to Develop "Big Papi" Restaurant Concept http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2645214.htm Nationally Recognized Hospitality Design Firm to Collaborate with Red Sox Slugger David Ortiz and Classic Restaurant Concepts on "Big Papi's Grille". (PRWeb Jul 16, 2009)

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]]> Earthy is the New Sexy as Rugged Becomes the Trend http://www.prweb.com/releases/rugged-fashion-leather/packs-leather-fashion/prweb2645574.htm Rugged makes a Comeback Following Japanese Fashion Trend. (PRWeb Jul 16, 2009)

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]]> Self Storage in Texas Just Got Easier: All Storage Rolls Out Newly Revamped AllStorageOnline.com. http://www.prweb.com/releases/texas/storage/prweb2645584.htm Texas and Oklahoma's premium self storage provider, All Storage, has recently launched its self storage website, AllStorageOnline.com, to fill the need for the most updated information, allow people to reserve a storage space and create higher visibility for its storage facilities. (PRWeb Jul 16, 2009)

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]]> Getting "Face Time" at Trade Shows Just Became Easier http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2645784.htm Elite Meetings International Set to Partner with Top Meeting Industry Partners to Roll Out its FaceTime™ Appointment Scheduler at High-Traffic Shows (PRWeb Jul 16, 2009)

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]]> Kenny Kangaroo to Share a Birthday Party with The Exterminator and American Coaster Enthusiasts at Kennywood Amusement Park Sunday, July 19 - 2:15 PM http://www.prweb.com/releases/Kennywood_Exterminator/Roller_Coaster_Dark_Ride/prweb2647714.htm Kennywood's long-time mascot, Kenny Kangaroo, invites guests to join in a special celebration for his 35th birthday, the 20th Anniversary of KennyKon*, and 10th birthday of The Exterminator roller coaster / dark ride. (PRWeb Jul 16, 2009)

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]]> Ancient Monoliths, the Monarchy and a Modern Sky-high Ferris Wheel - it's London with Viator.com http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2648154.htm Celebrate the Inner Traveler with the special summer series from Viator.com - Viva La Viator. Each week a selection of sightseeing tours, experiences and activities representing one destination or theme will be featured to help inspire travelers to experience more during their holiday. This week, viva la Viator in London. (PRWeb Jul 16, 2009)

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]]> Grand Opening of New Paso Robles Swim & Tennis Club In Paso Robles, California on July 18 -- Central California Wine Country http://www.prweb.com/releases/PasoRoblesSwimTennis/GrandOpening/prweb2648304.htm Built on 20 scenic acres, club is multi-faceted facility with swimming, tennis, fitness, social, and other healthy lifestyle events and programs. Club will also sponsor worldwide web-based Tennis and Wine Social Network -- www.winetennis.com -- for linking people who like to travel, swing a tennis racket, and taste fine wines. (PRWeb Jul 16, 2009)

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]]> SilverDoor Benefits From the Heat Wave Hitting the UK http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2638634.htm SilverDoor sees an increase in demand for serviced apartments with outdoor space to help combat the hot summer. (PRWeb Jul 16, 2009)

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]]> Stena Line Reports High-Salaried Urbanites Boosting Traffic Across North Sea http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2638704.htm Stena Line reports high-salaried urbanites have boosted its North Sea rail and sail traffic by 23 per cent. (PRWeb Jul 16, 2009)

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]]> Red Bull X-Fighters Set for London Showdown - LateRooms.com http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2639774.htm The Red Bull X-Fighters began touring the world in 2001. Now they will be performing in London on August 22nd. LateRooms.com reveals which hotels to visit during the Showdown. (PRWeb Jul 16, 2009)

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]]> Travel + Leisure Magazine Ranks Ker & Downey a Top 3 Tour Operator in the World http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2640154.htm Travel + Leisure (T+L) Magazine has voted Ker & Downey #3 in their search for the World's Best Tour Operators and Safari Outfitters in 2009. Based on a perfect score of 100, Ker & Downey received a 96.54 from readers' surveys taken from January to March of 2009. (PRWeb Jul 16, 2009)

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