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As the global technology landscape changed with the dotcom boom, in 1990 Rail Europe was an early leader in the travel industry with the launch of Euronet, an innovative proprietary rail reservation system which allowed travel agents to book rail passes and to confirm reservations and approve credit card transactions. By 1996, the success of Euronet led Rail Europe to develop an online site which allowed consumers to book rail tickets directly. The Read the rest of this entry »

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Nov 19, 2008
– Leeds, UK, -- i-to-i announces the opportunity for travelers to save 20% in November when they travel with friends, this way travelers can share crazy experiences, meet new people and give something back together.
Volunteer Vacation Discounts when booked by November 20, 2008:
Work with Lions in South Africa, 2 weeks, $2190
Volunteers will spend 9 straight days/ 10 nights, working at the park from 8am to 5pm/6pm, the volunteers Read the rest of this entry »

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11.18.2008 - 11:59pm ET
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - November 18, 2008 - For one week before Thanksgiving,
, a leading philanthropic travel company, will
match all donations submitted to its online giving program:
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Founded in 2005 by Dominique Callimanopulos, a worldwide traveler
concerned about the inequities between tourists and host communities,
Elevate Destinations designs extraordinary individual, group and family
adventures, providing travelers Read the rest of this entry »

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BOULDER, Colo. - - Author Jonathan Wiesel knows that some of the best winter fun can be found in Maine. And now, through his new book, he's spreading the word.
"Maine has some of the best cross-country skiing in New England," Wiesel says. "You'll find everything from full-service centers where you can also go alpine skiing, to inns and resorts where you can enjoy not just great Nordic skiing but also fine dining and accommodations."
Maine ski Read the rest of this entry »

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The gathering was inspired by the success of the One Million Voices Against the FARC, a group started on Facebook.com by young people in Colombia. Aided by social networking technologies, the organization inspired 12 million people in 190 cities around the world to take to the streets in protest against the FARC, an extremist group that has been terrorizing Colombia for more than 40 years. The magnitude of the marches illustrated once and for all Read the rest of this entry »

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Nov 17, 2008 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) --

Customers benefit through improved route access, frequent flier and
lounge reciprocity agreements

Alliance supports planned launch of new international routes
from West Coast
* Access for Delta Crown Room Club and Northwest WorldClub members
to Alaska Board Rooms in Anchorage, Seattle, Los Angeles,
Portland, San Francisco and Vancouver, Read the rest of this entry »

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(PressMediaWire) Atlanta, GA – With an enviable roster of worldwide contacts, Velvet Rope Vacations offers Atlantans an opportunity to experience exotic destinations and events in absolute VIP style, inspiring adventure in uncompromising luxury.
Attracting many A-list celebrities, music moguls and young, affluent professionals, Atlanta is unequivocally becoming the “Hollywood” of the South. To fulfill the demanding needs of this growing Read the rest of this entry »

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(ARA) – Whether packing the minivan for Thanksgiving or heading out for a big city holiday shopping trip, finding true deals is a necessity for many travelers this year. According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, 91 percent of holiday travel is done in a personal vehicle. With gas prices pinching pockets, travelers must find other ways to save on holiday travel.
According to data from CheapTickets.com, the most popular travel destinations Read the rest of this entry »

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