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Iceland Total Special Travel Deals Increase

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 22:32:46 -0700

Now that the volcanic activity at Eyjafjallajokull seems to be steadying and the global tourism campaign, Inspired By Iceland is well on track, tour operators in Iceland are doing their best to meet the increased traveller interest for the country. Online travel agency Icelandtotal.com is now offering special deals on Reykjavik City Breaks to help cope with the demand.

The Reykjavik City Breaks, offered by Icelandtotal.com, give travellers the option of selecting a preferred vacation theme with a range of day tours in relation to their choice; prices for a two night package including accommodation starting from €115 per person.

Whether you’re looking for excitement, adventure or relaxation, the northernmost capital of the world has everything you’ll ever need. With top-class restaurants and cuisine, exciting nightlife and amazing attractions such as the Geysir hot spring, Gullfoss waterfall and the Blue Lagoon, Reykjavik is the ideal destination for a short break.

Icelandtotal.com is an online travel agency offering a large selection of Iceland vacations, tours, accommodation and car rentals. The site also offers one of the most complete travel guides about Iceland, giving detailed information on all of the most popular attractions, towns and museums.

For further details about special travel deals with Iceland Total visit www.icelandtotal.com.

Iceland Total City Breaks Fall in Price

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 01:28:26 -0700

Tour operators in Iceland are doing their best to offer special travel deals to meet the increased interest in the country, especially now that the online tourism campaign Inspired By Iceland is well under way, and the Eyjafjallajokull volcano has started to settle.

Leading online travel agency Icelandtotal.com is now offering special deals on Reykjavik City Breaks to help manage the increased demand. The Reykjavik City Breaks give travellers the option of selecting a preferred vacation theme with a range of day tours in relation to their choice; prices for a two night package including accommodation start from €115 per person.

With top-class restaurants and cuisine, exciting nightlife and breathtaking attractions such as the Geysir hot spring, Gullfoss waterfall and the Blue Lagoon, Reykjavik is the ideal destination for a short break.

Alongside offering a range of holidays in Iceland, tours, accommodation and car rentals, Icelandtotal.com offers one of the most complete travel guides about Iceland, giving detailed information on all of the most popular attractions, towns and museums.

For more information about holidays in Iceland visit www.icelandtotal.com.

Iceland Travel New Website to Enhance Customer Relations

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:58:50 -0700

Iceland Travel, Iceland’s leading travel agency and DMC (Destination Management Company) have just launched their brand new website, offering a huge scope of high quality travel services within Iceland, to help enhance customer relations.

Iceland Travel’s website features useful information about travel services, along side key facts about the ‘land of the midnight sun’.

The company relish in customising schedules to fit their customers every need. Iceland Travel specialises in corporate team building and incentive exercises. Examples of their incredible organised trips include, luxury spa treatments, horseback riding and glacier walks – previous customers include, Coca-Cola, American Express and Kodak.

Iceland Travel’s attention to minor details has appointed them with the reputation of being Iceland’s longest running conference organiser. Iceland Travel are founding members of Cruise Iceland, providing high quality cruise services at exceptional prices. The company also offers events, meeting and conference services.

Iceland Travel is linked with the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA), the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA), the Icelandic Travel Industry Association and the Iceland Convention and Incentive Bureau.

To check out the services provided by Iceland Travel, visit www.icelandtravel.is

Iceland Holidays for Cheap through Iceland Total Website

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:02:03 -0700

Thrill seekers wishing to see the recent volcanic eruption at the Eyjafjallajokull glacier, alongside other Iceland holidays in 2010, can through the excellent online travel agency Icelandtotal.com. The website offers a multitude of Iceland holiday ideas, such as self drive holidays, car rentals, vacation packages, flights, accommodation, day tours and activities.

Through Icelandtotal.com, you can choose between various holiday packages with different themes and ideas. The website can provide incredible adventure tours, such as snowmobile treks and horseback riding, through to relaxing trips to natural spas and sight-seeing tours. In addition, Icelandtotal.com offers cheap prices for customers purchasing package deals online through its website booking engine, resulting in ease-of-use and great value for money.

Icelandtotal.com also offers the complete Iceland Travel guide, with in-depth information regarding sites and popular attractions, including videos and photos from previous tours. The website gives you the perfect chance to arrange that special holiday in Iceland.

Operated by Iceland Travel, Icelandtotal.com is the biggest travel agency and tour operator in Iceland, and is part of the Icelandair Group.

To find out more about cheap Iceland holidays visit www.icelandtotal.com

Eyjafjallajokull Volcano Tours in Iceland with Icelandtotal

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 01:54:02 -0700

Icelandtotal.com, Iceland’s One Stop Travel Shop, provides a broad selection of volcano tours to the Iceland’s Eyjafjallajokull eruption.

Currently around 10-15 super Jeeps and 2-3 coaches, which is the equivalent of 200 people, drive to the volcano eruption site every night. With the influx of travellers to Iceland and the tourist season soon reaching its peak, this figure is likely to multiply departure times and more tours will consequently take place.

Vignir Gudjonsson, manager of Icelandtotal.com explained, “The volcano tours have proved to be a major hit and contradictory to some recent reports, the volcano at Eyjafjallajokull is of no threat to visitors, as long as they are accompanied by professional guides.”

There is no sign of the volcano eruption coming to an end and it is impossible to tell when the eruption will stop; it could be tomorrow, it could be in a years’ time. However, as long as the volcano is erupting, tour operators in the Iceland travel industry will continue to offer volcano tours.

Gudjonsson added, “Travellers in Iceland realise that this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to witness an active volcano. You can’t compare this experience with anything else and people know that they are witnessing something extraordinary.”

More information regarding volcano tours and holidays in Iceland can be found at www.icelandtotal.com

Experience Northern Lights with Iceland Total Volcano

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 01:51:37 -0700

Lucky tourists travelling last week on a volcano vacation with Iceland Total managed to experience the most powerful Northern Lights display of the past three years at the volcanic eruption site in the south of Iceland.

This incredible Aurora Borealis display was caught by visitors at the Fimmvorduhals eruption site, at the Eyjafjallajokull glacier. The fortunate volcano seeking travellers caught some incredible photographic images capturing the power of Mother Nature.

“I have never seen anything like this. I thought I was blessed to have an opportunity to see an active volcano in action but this incredible Northern Lights display was an unsuspected bonus. Unbelievable experience,” commented an English visitor travelling on the Volcano Jeep tour through Icelandtotal.com.

The Northern Lights mixed with the fiery spurts of volcanic lava certainly proves to be an epic sight, and should continue to be visible for the next couple of weeks in Iceland. However, the visibility is always subject to the right circumstances.

Iceland Total provides several once-in-a-lifetime volcano vacation package tours for your chance to capture the eruption and the Northern Lights.

To discover these incredible Volcano Vacation offers and Northern Lights tours visit www.icelandtotal.com.

Combine Business and Pleasure in Hospitable Hong Kong

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 22:15:09 -0700

Singapore – 8/25/10 – The current trend in the corporate world is to blend a good measure of relaxation into a business trip. Fatigue and burning out of employees is very common in today’s fast paced corporate environment. It is based on this fact that hotels in Hong Kong are now changing to adapt to the trend. There are many budget hotels in Hong Kong. They focus on ensuring that the weary traveler has it easy and is able to recharge completely before attempting any sort of business activity. As is the primary requirement, these hotels set great levels of hygiene and convenience. Apart from this, they are located in prime localities and have a whole load of extra conveniences. For instance, many hotels are equipped with state of the art gymnasiums that let guests stay in shape irrespective of the fact they are miles away from home. Trainers are available to help workout sessions. There are also spas that help to rejuvenate the tired mind. A whole range of treatments are available at nominal prices and are performed by skilled masseuses. Unconventional therapies are not uncommon and local massage techniques make for a truly unique spa experience. Also available in many hotels are swimming pools to lounge and relax.

All this apart, there are also great facilities for the businessman as well! State-of-the-art conference rooms are offered with the latest satellite communication technology to facilitate easy and convenient tale and video conferences from across the globe. Great business restaurants are also a feature of these hotels. They provide a formal atmosphere for business meetings and the cuisine is suitably diverse for such needs.

Once the formal requirements are taken care of, leisure is merely a few blocks away, as these hotels are located in prime areas. Hong Kong provides for a great shopping experience with leading brands from across the world setting up stores here. Shopping malls are in abundance and during certain times of the year, the shopping festival makes it a great value proposition. A great number of pubs and restaurants surround these budget hotels. The advantage being that the savings from the hotel costs can be fully utilized according to the travelers’ choices! Hong Kong thereby provides the perfect destination for the traveler looking to combine business and pleasure in a truly magnificent setting!

New Suites unveiled by Soho Grand Hotel

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 02:16:19 -0700

From the Soho Grand Hotel in New York comes ten stunning new suites, each with their own living room and bedroom, allowing guests to immerse themselves in luxury and fine design.

The Soho Grand Hotel has just added ten beautifully designed suites to their room collection. Each suite features separate living and sleeping quarters, custom furnishings and high end fixtures. The airy one bedroom suites can sleep four comfortably with the option of adding a second bedroom to accommodate up to six adults.

The addition of the suites follows the huge success of the Hotel’s Penthouse Lofts, which were introduced in 2004. For Tony Fant, President and COO of Grand Hotels NYC, “the call for the suites was obvious after recognizing the shifting needs of our guests,” many of whom have been with the Hotels from the beginning. “Their requests have changed; many have built families and require more space when traveling.” The suites are ideal for those staying at New York hotels for longer periods, traveling with their families, or just desiring more room.

The Soho Grand Hotel looked to celebrated interior designer Bill Sofield, who has worked with the Manhattan hotel since its inception, to bring their vision to fruition; “With the design of the suites for the 16th floor, we took advantage of the incredibly expansive views, bringing the relationship of the city right into the rooms. To impart a more personal experience, the layout of each suite was carefully considered to create spaces for entertaining, relaxing and working. The final result is a place guests should feel right at home, albeit with all the amenities of a five star hotel.”

Sofield employed rich materials and textures in palettes of chocolate, champagne, and taupe. Solid steel, marble, and wood are softened by luxurious fabrics like velvet, silk, and supple leathers. Ebonized ash plank wood flooring is strewn with vintage area rugs. An appreciation for artistry is visible in the selection of custom and vintage pieces and in the workmanship of the cabinets, wire-glass mirror, and coffee table made of recycled newspapers. Tables inspired by renowned artist Jasper Johns and the master bath’s wall covering was designed by famed New Yorker illustrator, Saul Steinberg.

The suites are located on a private floor of the Soho Grand Hotel, accessible only with an exclusive key card. Each room is equipped with wall-mounted flat-screen plasma televisions and iPod dock & speakers. Working desks have a 27-inch iMacs and an iPad pre-loaded with GrandLifeNYC’s carefully curated downtown City Guide.

For more information about the Soho Grand, please visit the website – http://www.sohogrand.com

For media enquiries, please contact Lori De Blois mailto:ldeblois@grandhotelsnyc.com Director of Public Relations Grand Hotels NYC Soho Grand | Tribeca Grand 310 West Broadway New York, NY 10013 USA Tel. 212-965-3057 Fax 212-965-3517

Take Off To an Incredible Island

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 05:09:02 -0700

Singapore – 08/20/10 – When the summers of the northern hemisphere get too hard on one’s body and mind, Langkawi offers a wonderful retreat to relax and enjoy a rather peaceful vacation. The sounds of peaceful water slapping against the white beaches and the warm tropical climate do wonders to the troubled mind. The blue waters off the coast of Langkawi are scenic and provide the perfect setting for a relaxed getaway!

Of course, there are exciting things to do for the traveler who is looking for a bit of adventure in their vacation. Adventure sports are a thriving industry in Langkawi. There are numerous exciting activities in the offing. Firstly, there are Banana Boat rides, which are a rather relaxed way to explore the blue waters. Essentially a group of people taking off on an elongated inflatable tube-shaped like a large banana, powered by a motor. It’s very popular amongst travelers to the region. Parasailing is a very popular sport practiced world over. If you aren’t scared by heights, this is a must try. It gives you the feeling that you’re flying high above the blue waters and gives a splendid view of the island.

Sailing has for long been one of the most popular activities. Experienced sailors will show you the ropes, quite literally, as you learn the sailing lingo and experience the thrill of manually steering your vessel in the direction you desire. For speed freaks, speed boating is a wonderful exercise. Let the sea wind hit your face as you skim across open blue waters at terminal velocity. Powerful speedboats are employed for the very purpose. Experienced scuba divers will help you get into the water and explore the depths of the waters off the coast of Langkawi. Snorkeling is very safe and does not involve oxygen masks of any sort. The water depth is shallow and therefore, under the watchful eyes of the tour operators, snorkeling becomes a wonderful way to explore beneath the surface, quite literally.

Kayaking is a sedate and exciting way to get around the islands by yourself. Paddle off with a partner if you desire and explore the islands of Langkawi. Ever tried skimming across waters on a water scooter? These hugely powerful machines can reach high velocities and thrill with their speed and maneuverability. Check into the Hotels in Langkawi and enjoy a fun-filled exciting holiday soon.

Totally Driven to Your Destination

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 05:37:27 -0700

We have been operating the chauffeur services across United Kingdom since 2000. Our management team has over 20 years of experience in this field. Our mission is to to provide a high quality reliable service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year at competitive rates. We are specialized in London Airport Transfers.

Your Transport solution is simplified now. When you land in any U.K Airport after a great overseas trip, and immediately after clearing Immigration and Customs, Our courteous professional chauffeur will wait for you at the meeting place with a name board On-Time. We monitor each flight so that our chauffeurs will pick the passengers on-time.

Your London Airport Transfer reservation can be completed in minutes with our easy-to-use website http://www.totallydriven.co.uk/. Innovative technology is utilized to monitor flights, despatching chauffeurs, receive feedback from customers.

Whether you would like to visit the London Eye to get a once in a life time panoramic view of London or you want to enhance you knowledge at Science Museum, Totally Driven can get you there comfortably.

Want to visit some World’s famous faces at Madame Tussaud’s, not a problem! If history is your thing and you want to enjoy the changing of guard’s ceremony or visit historical places like the magnificent St Paul’s Cathedral or the 300 year old Buckingham we can get you there in a private late model vehicle fully insured and licensed.

Why Totally Driven? We are available 24 hours 365 days a year to provide a great transfer service in the United Kingdom.

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Experience the Colors of a Cool Culture

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 04:32:47 -0700

Singapore – 8/09/10 – The Cameron Highlands must rank amongst the world’s most beautiful places, in terms of natural splendor. The avid traveler often craves for such holidays where the overwhelmingly beautiful scenery takes one’s mind away from the hassles of routine. There are many things to do and see in the Cameron Highlands. Firstly, there is the Cameron Waterfall which is beautiful in its calm and cascaded path to the green pool below. While it isn’t suitable for swimming, it provides the perfect setting for a picnic in a picturesque location. Something that most people wouldn’t have the privilege of seeing in their lifetime is the world’s largest flower, the Rafflesia. Access to the flower is tricky, and is best reached through the multiple tour operators who can arrange for four-wheel drive vehicles.

Feel like walking around a bit? There is a boardwalk up on Gunung Brinchang that takes the traveler through a mossy forest. The abundance of moss in the region tends to give the person the illusion that everything is green. The climate in the Cameron Highlands is famous for its pleasantness. The temperature never strays over 25 degrees Celsius and as a result, visitors are never in any sort of discomfort due to the climate.

Adding to the beauteous scenery are the Rose Center and Rose Valley that offer visitors a glimpse into how roses are grown and plucked. Also, roses are available at very cheap prices. It provides a romantic getaway in a scenic environment. Apart from this, hiking is a popular activity in this region. It can be arranged through the numerous tour operators. Hotels in Cameron Highlands are varied in their cost and levels of luxury. There is a room for every budget and requirement.

Tea plantations are one of the main features of the region. There are tours that can be arranged to Gunung Brinchang, a peak at 2000m where a beautiful plantation awaits the keen traveler. It is possible to get a first-hand experience in tea leaf plucking as well as tea processing.

If one is an avid golfer, the Cameron Highlands Golf Course provides a beautiful yet tricky 18-hole course that appeals to even the most experienced players. The views from the hotel rooms are stunning and well worth the effort of staying in Cameron Highlands.

Palace on Wheels Tariff

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 02:51:12 -0700

Palace on Wheels Tariff

Palace on Wheels India is offering fabulous discount of 16 % on the Palace on Wheels tariff. It is one of the best luxury trains. We are dynamic travel company based in south Delhi. The Palace on Wheels train has been our main travel product. Over the last ten years, we have sold this product to over hundred customers. All of them have enjoyed the astounding Palace on Wheels trip. The excellent feedback from our customers is the best reward for us. It is where we differ from other travel companies. We deliver the excellent travel products at best rates. The 16 % discount we offer on the Palace on Wheels train tariff is the best in the market. There are companies which promise big discounts only to deceive. We are a company which values professional ethics and meeting the needs and expectations of the customers.

Palace on Wheels India has a long list of satisfied customers who have enjoyed the luxuries of the fantastic luxury train. All of them appreciated our excellent services and incomparable prices. Just check out the testimonials of our happy customers on our website. Our customers are the best advertisement for our business. Their referrals have sent us numerous customers. With us, you don’t worry about prices. You just stay assured that you get the best prices. Get in touch with Palace on wheels India for more information and booking.

The Tariff plan of the Palace on Wheels train is given below:

Palace on Wheels Tariff:

Palace On Wheels TARIFF (Travel in August 2010)

Occupancy Type (per person per night) Total for 7 Nights (per person)
Single Occupancy USD 500 USD 3500
Double Occupancy USD 375 USD 2625
Triple Occupancy USD 340 USD 2380

Palace on Wheels TARIFF Valid from September 2010 to April 2011
Occupancy Type (per person per night) Total for 7 Nights (per person)
Single Occupancy USD 670 USD 4690
Double Occupancy USD 500 USD 3500
Triple Occupancy USD 450 USD 3150

Palace on Wheels Tariff and Taxes:
• Children between 5 years and 12 years of age will be charged 50% of the tariff
• Service tax 2.58% shall be charged on the Palace on Wheels tariff
• Extra US $15.00 per person Commercial tax Applicable.
• During Christmas and New Year a 10% surcharge levied on the tariff
• Your accommodation includes morning tea, breakfast, lunch, evening tea and dinner. You will be taken in Deluxe Coaches during sightseeing and entrance fees at Historical Monuments and Palaces are included. The cultural entertainment is also included. Expenses like laundry, liquor, video cameras entrances and other expenses of personal nature are not included.
Palace on Wheels Exclusive Charters
Ticket - Payment Option Palace On Wheels
• 50% of ticket value at the time of booking
• 50% of ticket value 60 days prior to departure
Ticket Cancellation Palace on Wheels
(a) In Case of FITS
• 15% of ticket value 60 days prior to departure
• 30% of ticket value 30-59 days prior to departure
• 100% of ticket value less then 30 days prior to departure
(b) In Case of Group and charter
• 20% of ticket value 60 days prior to departure
• 100% of ticket value between 0 to 59 days prior to departure

http://www.palace-on-wheels-india.com/palace-on-wheels/palace-on-wheels-tariff.html

Offering a Serene Hideaway

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 05:02:41 -0700

Singapore – 07/29/10 – Tioman Island is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful islands in the world and this has been duly noted by leading travel publications the world over. This island is located in East Malaysia and pictures of its beauty are stapled across many a brochure depicting Malaysia’s natural beauty.

Tioman Island provides the perfect holiday for one seeking a scenic getaway. Being a tropical island, water related activities are the most popular. Snorkeling is one of the main attractions for visitors. On the island you will find many experienced agencies that specialize in helping people get familiar with snorkeling and diving. The beautiful off shore underwater sights can be explored very easily with a basic course. They also do certification and training. Scuba diving is also a major part of the attractions on the island. The water teems with aquatic life and offers a snorkeling experience at a reasonable price. It is also interesting to note the shipwrecks of many a World War 2 ship that have sunk off the shore.

The island has a very typically Malaysian culture. Handicrafts made by artisans who’ve been practicing their trade for years are definitely worth a look. The locals are friendly, and are only too eager to point you in the right direction when lost.

Tioman Island is nestled in a beautiful forest cover and this provides for some great tropical getaways. The foliage barely allows the sun to filter through and the canopy maintains the tropical aura of the island. As is expected, the fauna of the region is exotic and rare. Endangered species such as the Red Giant Flying Squirrel and the Slow Loris are characteristic of the region. Special tours can be arranged that allow travelers to see all these animals in their natural environment.

Tioman Islands have very traditional Malaysian cuisine. Rice is the staple food, and there are numerous dishes that are rice-based. A very popular dish is Nasi Lemak which is rice steamed in coconut milk served with pastes of peanuts and hard boiled eggs. Noodles are also very popular in the region. Coconut based cuisine is very popular and most dishes are enhanced with various ingredients. Hotels in Tioman Islands are very reliable and serve out a good variety of Malaysian cuisine!

About Excitehotels.com: Excitehotels.com offers their guests the pleasure of a passionate holiday in exotic places in Asia Pacific. Excitehotels.com based in Singapore as a popular hotel agency in Asia provides the best rate guarantees with discount online bookings. 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 discount rates with online reservation. Providing their clients with hotel reservation services and cost-effective hotel rates, the company has infused the detail of reservations for hotels with secure online booking and deep discounts with luxurious accommodation rooms on their website: www.excitehotels.com.

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Contact: info@excitehotels.com

Phone: Tel: +65 6333 9335

Fax: + 65 6333 9980

New York’sGrand Hotels launch GrandLife iPhone app

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 05:59:55 -0700

New York’s Soho Grand and Tribeca Grand Hotels have launched an iPhone and web-based app based upon the Hotels’ cultural site, offering recommendations throughout the city giving consumers an insight into downtown New York.

The GrandLife app pulls content from GrandLifeNYC.com, the Soho Grand Hotel and Tribeca Grand Hotels selectively curated cultural site which offers readers exclusive editorial content and a list of recommendations throughout the city. “It is designed to reveal the hidden side of all aspects of New York City culture; from art, film, fashion, music, and dining and nightlife. It’s an intimate introduction to the city as seen through the eyes of those who call it home” affirms Tommy Saleh, Creative Director and Editor in Chief of www.GrandLifeNYC.com.

The app features recommendations, giving guests the address, cross streets, and subway access to each. The filter function can sort through the listings by criteria such as neighborhood, store type, atmosphere, cuisine, and price point. Icons indicate ‘recent openings’ and GrandLife’s ‘favorites’. The ‘My Itinerary’ function allows guests to create their own lists of places not to miss. The interactive Google map is geolocation based and pinpoints both the user’s current location and chosen destination, making for easy navigation. Guests can also opt for the ‘Nearby’ function, located at the bottom of each screen, which pulls up a list of stores, restaurants, bars, and museums within 0.5 miles of the user’s current location.

Also featured is GrandLife’s ‘Travel Tools’ which includes a currency converter, metric converter, and tip calculator. ‘Useful Info’ provides convenient information on airlines and airports, banks, car services, consulates and embassies, emergency numbers, NYC transit, lost credit card help, and a guide to top NYC landmarks. Hotel guests have direct contact to the Hotels via phone or email, in particular to the Concierge to help secure transportation, dinner reservations, or Broadway show tickets.

The Soho Grand and Tribeca Grand continue to introduce innovative ways to elevate the guests’ experience. With GrandLifeNYC and the portability and functionality of the mobile app, they have removed the physical boundaries of the Hotel properties and offer their guests personal access to an authentic downtown New York City experience.

Download the app: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/grandlife/id380795096?mt=8. For more information about the Soho Grand and Tribeca Grand Hotels’ visit their websites - http://www.sohogrand.com and http://www.tribecagrand.com

For media enquiries, please contact
Lori De Blois
ldeblois@grandhotelsnyc.com
Director of Public Relations
Grand Hotels NYC
Soho Grand | Tribeca Grand
310 West Broadway
New York, NY 10013 USA
Tel. 212-965-3057
Fax 212-965-3517

Explore the Magic of Medan

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:21:57 -0700

Singapore – 07/30/10 – Medan is often considered a quick thru point to get to other destinations in Sumatra, as it has the Polonia International airport. However, it is also important to understand that there is much to see in this city. There are many hotels in Medan that are located in convenient places. The city is completely untouched by western influences. There are many things to do and see in Medan. It is very easy to locate hotels in Medan that are close to these places of attraction.

Medan has some very impressive Art Deco buildings from the Dutch colonial era. It is a great place for those who are interested in architecture as there are buildings such as the Old City Hall, the Post office and the Great Mosque. While most of the buildings are in a dilapidated condition, it still reflects the marvelous architectural abilities of the era they were built in. Perhaps one of the most prominent architectural achievements is the Maimoon Palace. It is a very popular tourist destination as not only is it beautiful from the outside, but also the inside, which combines elements of Islam, Indian, Spanish and Italian styles.

Also popular in the hotels in Medan are the unique massage parlors and spa treatments available. There are a huge number of treatments available that can relax your body and soul. It is the perfect setting to leave your worries behind and leave the city as a changed and relaxed person. Queen Spa of the J W Marriot is one of the leading spas in the city. There is a lot in store for an avid shopper while in Medan. There is the option of visiting the very popular Sun Plaza located in Central City. It is possible to buy various designer goods from this mall, while other smaller malls include Medan Fair Plaza and Grand Palladium Hall are great places to shop on a budget. There are hotels in Medan very close to these malls to make the process of shopping easier. There are rooms to cater to every budget and requirement. If you are a food person then here are many eateries to satisfy your taste buds’ needs!

For more information: www.excitehotels.com

Contact: info@excitehotels.com

Phone: Tel: +65 6333 9335

Fax: + 65 6333 9980

Events and festivals in Hong Kong in July 2010

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 02:37:40 -0700

Singapore – 20/07/10 – Hong Kong is one of the most-sought after holiday destinations in the world. It attracts millions of people from various countries who come to sample the myriad of color, culture and tradition this wonderful region has to offer.

It remains one of the most modern and shopper-friendly paradises in the world, with an amazing selection of major brands available. Shopping becomes a cinch when one can stay at the many wonderful hotels in Hong Kong. There are a huge number of hotels one can choose from, to optimize the purchasing process.

It is, however, of great interest to tourists to observe the various festivals and events that take place in Hong Kong in the month of July. This month, we observe the Asia Trophy Soccer Tournament to be conducted between 24th and 27th July. There are many hotels in Hong Kong that are located within great proximity to the stadium. This represents a mouth-watering prospect to any avid football fan. This time, we have three top Barclays Premier League teams playing against a local team. The three English clubs will be Liverpool, Fulham and Portsmouth. The local team will be one from South China. This means that there will be three days of fun-filled soccer action, all of which can easily be accessed from hotels in Hong Kong that are well located and cheap, depending on your budgetary constraints. The tournament is a relief to those who don’t want to go all the way to England to watch the top clubs play.

On the 28th and 29th of July, there is the Lan Kwai Beer Festival. This is the Chinese version of Oktoberfest with many great brands of beer adding to the merry atmosphere that prevails. The streets come alive with food stalls and beer that ensures you have a great time sampling the local cuisine with one of the great beverages. There are hotels in Hong Kong that allow one to stay right in the middle of all the festivities without having to travel far. This being a beer fest, most leading beer brands from around the world will be serving out pints of their best beers and at the end of it all, it will make for a very tipsy and merry time for any casual visitor to Hong Kong.

For more information: www.excitehotels.com

Contact: info@excitehotels.com

Phone: Tel: +65 6333 9335
Fax: + 65 6333 9980

Places or Sights to see in Malaysia

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 05:46:34 -0700

Singapore – 07/14/10 – A mega diverse country, Malaysia never suffers a shortage of sights to see and things to do. Blessed with a number of natural resources and a strong economy, Malaysia has the infrastructure to be one of the most sought after urban holiday destinations. Hotels in Malaysia are well equipped to provide for this bustling tourist industry.

Malaysia holds within its boundaries more variety and culture than one would imagine it could. A pot-pourri of many Asian cultures, religions and having a history of western invasions, this place has been painted colorful by different strokes from different palettes. Excitehotels.com will help you locate hotels in Malaysia that communicate this cultural splendor the country is home to and will bring to you a truly Asian experience. In celebration of its diversity, Malaysia, a culture capital hosts a number of festivals to promote and uplift the spirit of its many art industries. The Kuala Lumpur festival is held in various locations well known in the city like Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Istana Budaya, the Central Market, the Petronas Twin Towers and Kuala Lumpur (KL) Tower. With the city’s most famous locations as a backdrop, performances that celebrate the song and dance of Malaysia are held and render a most beautiful sight to see and enthralling sounds to hear.

While exploring a country that has so much to offer, it is best to stay at a good hotel that is serviced by staff with a sound knowledge of the city. Excitehotels.com will help you find hotels in Malaysia that make your stay comfortable not just within your rooms but also outside the hotel while you navigate the streets. Malaysia has established in its cities numerous Art galleries and museums like the Muzeum Negara, Sarawak culture village, Islamic arts museum, etc. For the shopaholics, the Malaysia shopping festival and Malaysia mega sale Carnival is a must indulge.

Excitehotels.com offer many hotels in Malaysia with economic but exciting stay packages that help you spend more on exploring and having fun on the island and less on accommodation. Excitehotels.com will help you find the best and safest hotels where you can relax and unwind after you are done exploring the wildlife in Borneo and Sarawak, wild water rafting at Selangor River and exciting your senses at the Putrajaya flower garden festival. Find the best vacation deals as you map out your visit to splendorous Penang, one of the world’s most favorite beach hot spots!

Enjoy an Excellent and Exotic Joint Promotion

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 04:27:36 -0700

Singapore - 07/13/10 – As an exciting joint promotion, Excitehotels.com and HSBC welcome all HSBC customers for the exciting and exotic Great Singapore Sale. Excitehotels.com offers up to 75% discount to all their guests on hotel accommodations across Asia Pacific that includes Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Hong Kong. HSBC credit card members from Singapore will receive an additional 5% Cash Rebate upon arrival in Singapore on their hotel bookings. Prizes for the overall promotion which are valid for customers worldwide include an exciting range with the 1st Prize – iPod Touch - 8GB – worth $308/-, 2nd Prize – iPod Nano – 8GB – worth $228/- and 3 Consolation Prizes – Sennheisser Headphone – worth $50/-. With the promotion validity from 1 July 2010 to 31 August 2010, the promotion combines free surprise vouchers with free registration worth SGD$200/- from Excitehotels.com to be used only in Singapore.

Excitehotels.com’s offers are valid for HSBC credit card members worldwide. This offer is valid for 2 months only (1 July 2010 – 31 Aug 2010). In order for the promotion to be valid, HSBC credit card members will have to book their selected hotels at: www.excitehotels.com by 31 Aug 2010. HSBC customers residing in Singapore only will enjoy up to 75% + additional 5% cash rebate on hotels featured in: www.excitehotels.com. The Additional 5% Cash Rebate is redeemable only after the customer has checked out of the hotel and upon arrival in Singapore. It will either be credited to the guest’s bank account or mailed to the guests. For queries / assistance please contact Customer Service: +65 6333 9380. The 5% Cash Rebate is only on the room rates which are excluding the Hotel’s service charge and tax. HSBC customers worldwide who book a hotel are eligible to participate in the lucky draw competition.

The prizes are not exchangeable for discounts, cash or kind. The lucky draw selection will be held on 3 September 2010. The winners will be notified by a sms, call or mail. The prizes will be delivered to the winners. HSBC customers who do not intend to book a hotel can still enjoy Free Surprise Gift Vouchers by registering at: www.excitehotels.com. The Surprise Gift Vouchers given when registering are only for HSBC customers residing in Singapore. The Gift Vouchers are not exchangeable for cash or kind. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers, discounts, promotions or vouchers. HSBC Credit Card members need to make payments using HSBC Credit Cards when they check in / checkout in order to enjoy the additional 5% Cash Rebate. All full payments are to be made to the hotel upon check out. HSBC Credit Card members will have to pay an initial deposit using their HSBC Credit Card in accordance with the hotel requirements. www.excitehotels.com should be referred to for individual hotel Terms & Conditions and any amendment, cancellation, No-Show; the Terms & Conditions applied are in accordance with the rules of individual hotels. For Hotels & Destinations listings, please log on to: www.excitehotels.com.

Festivals in July 2010 in Bali

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 00:59:03 -0700

Singapore – 07/09/10 – Excitehotels.com leads the way to a discovery channel where travelers can explore the rich culture and ancient traditions in the most gorgeous Bali hotels. When its festival time they spare absolutely no expense in celebrating the much varied Balinese heritage. The different races and clans living in Bali are the reasons for bringing in such variety and vigor making it Indonesia’s cultural treasure chest. Sure enough, the hotels in Bali are booked in July which has quite a few red letter days that give enough reasons for the population of the island to celebrate and express their culture.

The Negara Bull Races

With the month of July, commences the annual bull races held on every Sunday during the July – October period. Though it might sound ridiculous to some, the bull race is a wonderful spectacle to watch. It takes place at Perancak which is located a few miles from Negara. On race day, the bulls are washed, painted, decorated with garlands and raced after coupling them to their chariots. Only two bulls are raced at a time and the winner is decided based on the speed and style of racing. The true story behind the origin of the festival is not known however, since the rice crops are harvested around the same time, it is believed to be a celebration of the harvest.

Tumpek Kandang

If you happen to hold a booking in one of the hotels in Bali on the 31st of July, Tumpek Kandang is one festival you wouldn’t want to miss while you are there. This festival is celebrated by the Balinese Hindu population of Bali, which accounts for more than 93% of the island population. This day is dedicated to Sang Hyang Rare Angon, the god of farm cattle and livestock. All domesticated animals including cows, chicken, dogs, ducks and birds are pampered with the best food while the cows enjoy a special bath in the river following which they are dressed as humans and decorated with coconut leaves hung around their horns. Besides paying homage to their gods, the festival is also a way of showing respect to animals.

Bali Arts Festival

The Arts Festival of Bali is a cultural extravaganza with several performing arts, handicrafts and other cultural activities on display. The festival is already underway and is scheduled to do so until the 10th of July. If you haven’t already, it’s still not too late to book one of the hotels in Bali and head towards the Mecca of Indonesian culture.

Get First-Hand Information On San Diego Attractions

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 23:10:01 -0700

Fueled by the desire to provide the right information to tourists about San Diego attraction, a couple in the Alberta province of Canada decided to come up with a website, which culminated in the creation of www.sandiegoattractions.net. It is based on the first-hand personal experience of the couple about the major attractions of San Diego city. If you plan your vacations in San Diego, this site can be the pick of the lot as it seeks to guide you to the most beautiful and attractive places of the city.

The website on this west coast city, situated along the Pacific Ocean, offers the visitors sightseeing of its more than 55 most attractive locations. Tourists can use this service package by purchasing a 1-to-7 days card. The website recommends some of the main San Diego attractions to the visitors, and you can definitely make the most of your vacations without getting misled by wrong information. These places are Sea World, Wild Naimal Park, San Diego Zoo, Whale Watching tours, Birch Aquarum at Scripps, Old Town, museums at Balboa Park, and Sea port village. You will realize that the site not only provides a brief description of these places and what can be found there, but also candidly mentions the things you may not like there. It also informs about the best ways to reach these places, prices, and offers many other suggestions, deriving directly from the personal experience of the site owner couple. The site also mentions about the tours of the popular city of Los Angeles, including the Kodak theatre and Behind the Scenes Hollywood Tours.

To add to the joy and excitement of vacationing in San Diego, the site recommends to try ice skating, walking and biking tours, and can also include 30 more San Diego attractions in your itinerary.

The site has partnered with Travelocity to enable the visitors to make online bookings of the flights from and to any city of the United States. Similarly, it has collaborated with Hotels.com to enable the users to make online hotel bookings in any city of the United States, including San Diego. You can make use of these services, while reading recommendations about a San Diego attraction. All in all, it makes for a great planning guide to spend your vacations in the city.

For more information about San Diego attraction , please visit the given link.

Contact:

San Diego Attractions
Po Box 32098
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
KY1-1208
Phone Number: 345-949-9301

Excitehotels Displays Creations of Care with Bintan Hotels

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 02:36:39 -0700

Singapore – 07/07/10 - Excitehotels.com opens out a cultural path to hotels in Bintan and offers their guests the aroma of personalized attention and the fragrance of care to take them to rejuvenate at a multi-faceted island. With the charm of fabulous discounts and traditional hospitality, guests can revive at marvelous hotel accommodations in Bintan.

As the sun glints over a sea of gold, the tourists can set off to view the temple complex of the Senggarang Temples that showcases both the Hindu and the Chinese religions that displays a 40-armed statue and animal deities. The Senggarang Temples can be reached by boat from Tanjung Pinang. With another boat ride awaiting the guests from a lovely Bintan beach resort, the Sungai Ular Buddhist Temple or the Snake River Temple displays murals that visitors can view as they reach their destination by boat up a river that winds like a snake through mystic passages. Offering a royal and ancient ambience, the age-old Riau sultanate exhibits its heritage with the tombs of the royals of bygone days and an old ruler’s palace. The grave of the much-respected Sultan Haji, the creator and author of the first Malay Language grammar book is also among the centuries old legacy.

Guests staying at Bintan island hotels can take a rhythmic route to the cultural center of Tanjung Pinang where Malay music, dance and festivals are held. Excitehotels.com parts the curtains of the past to give their guests royal care with every need attended to with courtesy. With the aura of a royal history, the Raja Haji Fisabillah Monument in downtown Tanjung Pinang is 28 meters in height and represents the statue of the national hero and Malayan king, Raja Haji who died during the battle with the Dutch. As a unique showpiece, the famous ‘Kelong’ or a house on stilts has fascinated many a tourist and besides offering tranquility, guests staying Bintan hotels can absorb the appealing way of life and learn how to fish the ‘Kelong’ way. Excitehotels.com offers their guests up to 75% discount on their hotels bookings so that they can enjoy a care-free vacation. Excitehotels.com leads their guests up a path of value and displays creations of care to offer services fit for royalty with a personal touch that transforms a vacation into a travel of pleasure at Bintan Indonesia hotels.

Make Your Holiday Stay Memorable With Miami Beach Vacation Rentals

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 23:29:59 -0700

Miami Beach in Florida is a world famous tourist spot for beach lovers. It witnesses high influx of people from different parts of US as well as from other countries. Naturally, there are different types of accommodations available to cater all types of tourist. If you are thinking of vacationing here, you can find online resources providing the details of accommodations available. However, there are few dedicated companies who deal exclusively in the niche market segment of Miami Beach vacation rentals only. Dreamtraveler is one such native Miami Beach Company dealing exclusively in providing rental accommodations to the holidaymakers in and around the Miami Beach area.

Dreamtraveler, a brainchild of Samantha Ferguson, acts as a bridge between two different services. On one hand, this is a property management company which takes care of the properties of the owners and utilizes these vacation condos in Miami to earn decent rentals for the owners. The online site of the company, www.dreamtraveler.com, enables the owners to list their properties for rentals. The vacation rental program of the company makes sure that your property is appropriately marketed and advertised on the Internet using the search engine optimization methods and revenue management principles. The site mentions that the rental prices vary depending upon the season and the day of the week (weekends or working days) and so, requires prior confirmation before booking.

On the other hand, the company serves the tourists looking for vacation rentals in Miami by providing them with suitable lodging facilities. Dreamtraveler gives affordable, practical and luxurious accommodation options for all types of travelers, be it families, couples, singles or business travelers. The company deals in four types of properties: Condo, House, Villa and Cottage. The site enables the users to refine their search by selecting the type of property they need, minimum numbers of bedrooms, check-in and check-outdates. The facilities listed on the site are claimed to be professionally managed and have all the amenities which are required to make your stay enjoyable and comfortable. Most of the properties are pet-friendly, meaning that you can take your pets there along with you.

The company does not confine its operations only to Miami Beach area. Rather, it also deals in Downtown Miami, Coconut Grove, Key Biscayne and Fort Lauderdale Vacation Rentals. The site has some other useful information for the tourists as well. It features the latest developments in the Miami Beach area, the special offers, the daily diurnal temperature and local attractions like concert halls, golf course, museums, nightlife, shopping centers, spas, theatres, zoo and much more. The site also has space devoted to some of the featured properties and its ‘blog and event’ section allows the users to post their comments on the write-ups appearing therein.

You can visit us at:
http://www.dreamtraveler.com

Contact:

Dreamtraveler
PO Box 330366
Miami, FL 33233
Telephone: 1-786-417-4447
Email: samantha@dreamtraveler.com