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Portugal Closing the Gap to its Mediterranean Neighbour says Rhinocarhire.com



9 February 2012 -  Early indications show that car hire in Portugal is closing the gap to its Mediterranean neighbour Spain. For decades Spain has led the way as the Mediterranean destination of choice, but Rhinocarhire.com are seeing a shift with holiday makers falling in love with its Iberian neighbour Portugal, for whilst Spain has suffered...

Celebrate Arizona Centennial with fandango

Yuma hosts birthday party in historic downtown Feb. 14
YUMA, ARIZONA - One hundred years ago on Feb. 14, the new citizens of the new state of Arizona heard the church bells ring at noon and celebrated their status with an evening dance on Main Street.
 
To celebrate the Centennial of Arizona statehood in 2012, Yumans can again take part in a down-home, downtown fandango - a traditional celebration and community...
 

Exclusive Offer for Visitors Celebrating Barrel Tasting Weekend in Livermore Val...

-  $50 for Booking a Tri-Valley getaway duringBarrel Tasting Weekend  -
PLEASANTON, CALIF. — February 8, 2012— The Tri-Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) http://www.trivalleycvb.com/, a sales and marketing organization dedicated to promoting the cities of Pleasanton, Livermore, Dublin, San Ramon and Danville, today announced a limited-time offer for visitors who book a getaway at participating Tri-Valley...

10 Years After Hosting the Olympics, Salt Lake Is Transformed into a World Class...

A Dynamic New Downtown is at the Heart of a

Great Western City
SALT LAKE CITY, February 6, 2012- A decade after Salt Lake City hosted the Olympic Winter Games of 2002, the city has been transformed. Visitors who were introduced to Salt Lake during the Games will...
 

A Mobile, TV And Sport-Free Summer Holiday

-At Jongomero Camp In The Ruaha National Park, Tanzania-


Those less than sporty types preferring to escape the hype of the all-consuming Olympics and Euro 2012 this summer should head to Jongomero Camp in southern Tanzania. With no mobile reception, wi-fi or televisions, this boutique and blissfully peaceful safari camp is a welcome antithesis to the...
 

Montrose Association of Commerce & Tourism Details Three Classic Road Rides in M...

Montrose. Colo., was recently selected as a host city for the USA Pro Cycling Challenge, which leads 135 of the world’s best cyclists from Durango to Denver in August. According to Montrose Association of Commerce and Tourism, one doesn’t have to be a pro to enjoy the epic cycling scene in Montrose. Here, local experts share three great Montrose road rides.
Montrose, Colo., was recently selected as a host city...
 

Greece Car Hire To Play A Part in Hopes For Increased Tourism in 2012



The problems besetting the Euro, ignited partly by the Greek budget deficit, has seen it fall against major currencies such as the dollar, the rouble and the pound, making holidays to Greece and the Greek Islands up to 20% cheaper than 2011 for tourists from the UK, Russia and the USA. Most of the world’s economies are suffering and families, who are desperate to get away but want value for money, are...
 

Scandic introduces personally customized beds as the first hotel chain in the wo...

The important role played by the bed for the overall hotel experience is easily understood. Therefore, as the first hotel chain in the world, Scandic now introduce adaptable beds that can be adjusted to meet all personal comfort preferences by the hotel guests. The campaign is a collaboration with the Swedish bed manufacturer Bliss Nordic which has developed the world patented bed design.

Grand County Winter Sports Carnival Ends February 11, 2012

-- Six-week celebration marking 100-year anniversary of first winter carnival in western United States comes to drawing to a close --
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Contact: Gaylene Ore, Ore Communications,  , 970-887-2536

Grand County Winter Sports Carnival Ends February 11, 2012

-- Six-week celebration marking 100-year anniversary of first winter carnival in...
 

Lost Viking gods provide Clifford's Tower challenge!

Saturday 11 - Sunday 19 February 2012
The future of the Vikings is at threat and Clifford’s Tower in York is hoping that its young visitors can help keep Norse legends alive this February half term (11-19 February) with a Viking trail, as part of the world-famous Viking Festival.

“Clifford’s Tower enjoys a lofty position looking over the city, which makes it perfect for the gods to watch over the Festival, but...