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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov 20, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) --
South African Airways Vacations(R) announced new luxury
additions to its already luxurious "The Royal Treatment" package, but
without making any additions to the price. Starting at just $6,999(a),
this 13-day grand South African sojourn will awaken all five of the
senses with 5-star service from the moment you arrive. With stays and
activities at some of Read the rest of this entry »

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Fairmont Heritage Place is an exclusive private residence club
collection offering vacation home ownership in some of the world's
most sought after locations. Fairmont Heritage Place Acapulco, its
first residence club, opened in September 2004 and is now sold out.
Fairmont Heritage Place also manages the Fairmont Heritage Place
Franz Klammer Lodge in Telluride, Colorado and San Francisco's
Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square, which officially Read the rest of this entry »

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1. San Diego
2. Mexico (cruises and resort stays)
3. Las Vegas
4. San Francisco
5. Grand Canyon
-- Consider driving during off-peak times to avoid congestion, but make
sure you have at least six hours of sleep to avoid drowsy driving.
-- Check your vehicle's fluid levels, belts, hoses and tires before
leaving.
-- Pack plenty of fluids and activities for youngsters for long trips.
-- Take care with children by properly using Read the rest of this entry »

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Nov 20, 2008
– Mountain View, CA -- GeckoGo (http://www.geckogo.com)
takes a refreshing look at travel planning that tops both guidebooks and Internet resources. How? By converging the two. GeckoGo offers the travel guide for independent travelers looking for unique, new and exciting information through the web.
However, there is a major difference between the usual travel companies and GeckoGo: unlike its competitors, GeckoGo just wants Read the rest of this entry »

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Skiers & snowboarders travelling to France & Andorra this winter have discovered a new way to impress their friends & family, as well as the locals, thanks to an innovative free widget for their mobile phones.
[UKPRwire, Fri Nov 21 2008]
Visitors to the Espace Killy (Val d'Isere - Tignes), Grandvalira (Soldeu - El Tarter - Pas de la Casa) & Vallnord (Pal - Arinsal - Arcalis) ski areas will be some of the best-informed skiers & snowboarders on Read the rest of this entry »

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Chicago, IL, November 21, 2008 --(
)-- PlannerWire, the News, Information and Community website for meeting and event professionals, today announced it is extending its free listing opportunity for hotels and destinations until January 31st, 2009.
PlannerWire plans to promote hotels and destinations online through text listings and logo placements at no charge. Additionally, destinations and properties will be able to add to their placements Read the rest of this entry »

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Mumbai, the land of opportunity for the teeming millions of India, has
absorbed the migrant population for long and is now bursting at its
seams. The overflow of population has spilled on to the hidden corners
of Mumbai. And out of the shadows has emerged a new haven in the suburbs
of Mumbai. On embarking upon a journey to these, no more remote, areas
of Mumbai, the write-up discovers a plethora of developmental Read the rest of this entry »

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PhoCusWright, the travel industry research authority, announced today the six highest scoring demonstrations from the three categories of Monday's Travel Innovation Summit at The PhoCusWright Conference in Hollywood. They six winners are Home&Abroad, Interactive Mobile @dvertising LLC, TripIt, Triporati, Wandrian Inc. and Yapta.com.
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) November 20, 2008 -- PhoCusWright, the travel industry research authority, announced today Read the rest of this entry »

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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.
,
Nov. 19
/PRNewswire/ -- For a unique holiday travel
experience, travelers can take advantage of the low fares on international
travel site vayama.com (
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where travelers can enjoy authentic Christmas
markets and the charming atmosphere they evoke.
"International fares are significantly lower in the beginning of December,
which gives travelers the opportunity to take advantage of an affordable
Christmas Read the rest of this entry »

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Wednesday, November 19, 2008
High school education must go beyond preparing students for college, a board of panelists agreed during an education summit held Tuesday in Longview.
Hundreds of business leaders, elected officials, educators and school district administrators gathered at the Pinecrest Country Club for a day of discussions about the importance of workforce education.
"What we're trying to do here in Longview ... is bring forth Read the rest of this entry »

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