China Deputy Mayor Given Vacation-Style Treatment for Stress

Wang Lijun, a deputy mayor of the central Chinese city of Chongqing, was sent for a “vacation style” treatment after suffering from overwork and stress, the local government said on its official microblog.

Lots of Americans these days want something more from a vacation than vegging out on a beach, a mojito close at hand. Some 30% of respondents to a Travel-Ticker.com survey put adventure travel on their 2012 wish list, and spending in the category has been growing 17% a year, even as economic woes slowed leisure travel overall.

Rent My Vacation Home Has New Inexpensive Rental Homes

Rent My Vacation Home makes Vacation Home Travel easy by having vacationers search 83 sites from one form. The economy is right to book a trip now for a very low cost.New York, NY (PRWEB) February 08, 2012 Rent My Vacation Home dot com spokesperson Jay Kalin said, “With a weak economy, vacationing in the USA has never been more attractive.” Here is what to look for and why in renting a vacation ...

Rent My Vacation Home Has New Inexpensive Rental Homes

Rent My Vacation Home makes Vacation Home Travel easy by having vacationers search 83 sites from one form. The economy is right to book a trip now for a very low cost.New York, NY (PRWEB) February 08, 2012 Rent My Vacation Home dot com spokesperson Jay Kalin said, “With a weak economy, vacationing in the USA has never been more attractive.” Here is what to look for and why in renting a vacation ...

Kentucky cruises past Florida

Freshman Michael Kidd-Gilchrist had 13 points and 13 rebounds and top-ranked Kentucky easily passed its toughest Southeastern Conference test to date with a 78-58 victory over No. 8 Florida on Tuesday night.

Vice Mayor of Chongqing Takes ‘Vacation-Style’ Treatment for Work Stress

Wang headed Chongqing’s police force from 2009 until last week, overseeing a crackdown on gangs that raised the profile of Chongqing Communist Party Secretary Bo Xilai.

Sierra resorts get dusting of snow

DONNER SUMMIT - Sierra ski resorts got a break from snow-making as a wave of wintry weather dropped up to several inches of new snow.

2 Lakewood hotels coming

Two new hotels will be constructed along the Pacific Highway corridor in Lakewood.

P&O Cruises Launches Specially Commissioned Book to Celebrate 175 Year Heritage

P&O Cruises has announced the publication of a special book commissioned to celebrate 175 years of maritime heritage. P&O Cruises: celebrating 175 years of heritage, tells the official story of one of Britain’s oldest, yet even today best-loved brands. The cruise line’s ships have seen service in two world wars and the Falklands war, and, in peace time, have inspired loyalty and great affection ...

NYC hotels to equip workers with panic alarms

Hotels in New York City have agreed to equip their employees with panic alarms that would summon help in case of an emergency.

Despite snow woes, Vail Resorts prospering

EAGLE COUNTY - This is a down snow season just about everywhere in North America, but one analyst still has Vail Resorts on his "buy" list. Vail Resorts' stock closed at $44.35 per share Friday. That price was closer to the stock's 52-week high than its low over the same period.

Spots for beach vacation on sale tomorrow

Spots for the Granite City Park District October 2012 trip to Virginia Beach will go on sale Thursday, Feb. 9. Vacationers on the trip, titled “Virginia Beach with a Musical Beat,” will spend Oct. 14-

Travel Injuries in Asia May Prove Pricey Without Travel Medical Insurance

INDIANAPOLIS, IN-- - HCC Medical Insurance Services, LLC , a provider of travel accident insurance , announces an infographic highlighting the potential perils of vacationing in Asia. The infographic details ...

Universal Travel Group Appoints Chief Operating Officer and New Board Members

SHENZHEN, China , Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Universal Travel Group (NYSE: UTA) ("Universal Travel Group" or the "Company"), a leading travel services provider in China ...

Ski Report

LEBANON, N.H. (AP) -- Latest skiing conditions, as supplied by SnoCountry Mountain Reports. Conditions are subject to change due to weather, skier/rider traffic and other factors. Be aware of changing conditions. For more information go to www.snocountry.com Tuesday, Feb. 7 NORTHEAST Connecticut Mohawk Mountain -- Tue 12:08 pm packed powder machine groomed 12-36 base 18 of 25 trails 85% open ...

New “Let Us Sweep You Off Your Feet” Contest Is Launched By Luxe Hotels

Luxe Hotels kicked off today a contest in coordination with the launch of its new signature 360° package, a wraparound luxury service that includes a personal town car pick up and

Dortmund cruises to 4-0 win in German Cup

Bundesliga leader Borussia Dortmund cruised past fourth-tier Holstein Kiel 4-0 on Tuesday to reach the semifinals of the German Cup. Robert Lewandowski and Shinji Kagawa scored inside the first 18 minutes and substitute Lucas Barrios and Ivan Perisic completed the victory with goals in the last 10 minutes.

Virtuoso® Survey Inspires Travelers to Explore Their Travel Dreams

NEW YORK, Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Virtuoso®, the global luxury travel agency network renowned for creating exceptional vacation experiences, has launched its sixth annual VIRTUOSO LIFE® Travel Dreams ...

Hilton Garden Inn Congratulates Top Hotels of 2011

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Hilton Garden Inn , the worldwide brand of upscale, yet affordable, hotels announced today its top hotels of 2011. Nearly 70 individual and hotel awards were ...

No Business Like Snow Business: The Economics of Big Ski Resorts

Don't be confused by the soft powder. Ski-nomics at Vail and Whistler/Blackcomb is a hardened and savvy industry. Meet the mile-high strategies that keep America's largest ski resorts in the black.VailThe ...

Marriott Vacation Club Owners Featured as February ARDA “Timeshare Fans of the Month”

Family of Four Shares Their Vacation ExperiencesWashington (PRWEB) February 07, 2012 Tom and Mindi Davis of San Diego took time during a recent vacation at their Marriott Vacation Club timeshare in Panama City Beach, Florida to share the reasons they bought and vacation with timeshare. Their video and blog is the fourth in a series by the American Resort Development Association (ARDA ...

Marriott Vacation Club Owners Featured as February ARDA “Timeshare Fans of the Month”

Family of Four Shares Their Vacation ExperiencesWashington (PRWEB) February 07, 2012 Tom and Mindi Davis of San Diego took time during a recent vacation at their Marriott Vacation Club timeshare in Panama City Beach, Florida to share the reasons they bought and vacation with timeshare. Their video and blog is the fourth in a series by the American Resort Development Association (ARDA ...

Correcting Common Misconceptions About Air Travel

The claims airline passengers make about flights are often embellished. During turbulence, for example, passengers may think a plane is dropping hundreds of feet, when it's never typically more than 20. Airline pilot Patrick Smith, writes the Ask The Pilot column for Salon.com. He sets the record straight on common air travel myths.

Strike: Air France advises fliers to postpone travel

French flights suffered major disruptions today, the second day of strike over labor rights. The strike scrubbed about 40% of the flights scheduled ...

Cheapflights.com's Do's and Don'ts on Air Travel and Pregnancy

BOSTON, MA-- - Congratulations! You've just received the news that you're expecting. Did you already have travel plans booked? Or are you planning to take a babymoon prior to the little one's arrival but ...

Weekly Travel Deals on VEGAS.com

LAS VEGAS, NV-- - The travel experts at VEGAS.com, the world's number one city travel website with the top Las Vegas Hotels and Las Vegas Shows , have outlined some of this week's exclusive and limited-time ...

Top hotel spas for a pampered break

Mandarin Oriental's spas in Hong Kong and Tokyo make this spas list, but their luxurious couples suite at their Singapore location could easily have been included.

Friendly Planet Travel Announces Next Big Giveaway: Amazing Peru

Just one month ago, Friendly Planet Travel, a leading tour operator of exotic destinations worldwide, announced the ultimate giveaway for travel enthusiasts. Just by becoming a fan of Friendly Planet Travel’s Facebook page, travelers are entered to win one of six exotic getaways being given away in the wildly successful "Win the World" Sweepstakes.

Legendary Power Broker and Leading Travel Authority on Customized Experiences Shares Invaluable Insight

NEW YORK, Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Valerie Ann Wilson, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Valerie Wilson Travel (VWT), one of the largest privately owned, debt free and family-managed travel consulting firms ...

Wyndham Vacation Rentals Helps Bring Prestigious Ski Clubs to Sun Valley, Idaho With Attractive Lodging Rates and ...

SUN VALLEY, ID-- - This winter Wyndham Vacation Rentals will welcome members of the National Brotherhood of Skiers and the Texas Ski Council as they visit America's original ski resort and the surrounding ...

Wyndham Vacation Rentals Helps Bring Prestigious Ski Clubs to Sun Valley, Idaho With Attractive Lodging Rates and ...

SUN VALLEY, ID-- - This winter Wyndham Vacation Rentals will welcome members of the National Brotherhood of Skiers and the Texas Ski Council as they visit America's original ski resort and the surrounding ...

Wyndham Vacation Rentals Helps Bring Prestigious Ski Clubs to Sun Valley, Idaho With Attractive Lodging Rates and ...

SUN VALLEY, ID-- - This winter Wyndham Vacation Rentals will welcome members of the National Brotherhood of Skiers and the Texas Ski Council as they visit America's original ski resort and the surrounding ...

The Pfister® Hotel Ranked among Top 25 Luxury Hotels in the U.S. by TripAdvisor®

Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, a division of The Marcus Corporation , today announced the company’s premier downtown Milwaukee hotel, The Pfister, was ranked among the Top 25 Luxury Hotels in the United States in TripAdvisor’s 10th Annual 2012 Travelers’ Choice Awards.

Perfect Places Reports 91% Increase in January Online Bookings of Vacation Rentals

More Americans are booking vacation rentals, and vacation rentals are becoming the preferred lodging option for many people, according to Perfect Places. Travelers are looking for value when booking lodging, especially when traveling in groups. Perfect Places also credits improvements to its online booking engine.Mountain View, CA (PRWEB) February 07, 2012 PerfectPlaces.com recorded its best ...

Red Lion Hotels to Report 2011 Fourth Quarter and Year End Results February 28

SPOKANE, Wash., Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Red Lion Hotels Corporation (NYSE: RLH - News) today announced that it will report 2011 fourth quarter and year end results after the market closes on Tuesday, February ...

Victoria Campos Named Director of Sales for MAHÉKAL BEACH RESORT

MAHÉKAL BEACH RESORT, one of the few remaining beachfront palapa-style resorts in Mexico, welcomes Victoria Campos as the new Director of Sales. A veteran of the hospitality indust

Liftopia: Liftopia's Best Ski Airports

At Liftopia, we travel quite a bit for work -- and for play! -- and spend a fair amount of time in airports across the country. Below are our favorites based on easy access to resorts, speed of baggage delivery and how quickly we can get in and out of the terminal and out on the slopes.

Rebellion on Maldives Linked to Spas

Maldivian President Mohamed Nasheedh was deposed on Tuesday after month-long protests that the country’s media linked to the closure of local spas.

Ski Vacation Website SkiCoupons.com Celebrates 14 Years

To celebrate its 14th season, the company has been giving away lift tickets through a Facebook sweepstakes, which will continue through the season with prizes like HD GoPro cameras and other ski gear.Denver, CO (PRWEB) February 07, 2012 More than a decade before the likes of Groupon and other discount coupon sites came into existence; SkiCoupons.com was carving out a frugal niche for skiers and ...

Spa and Salon Marketing Firm Curranspacards.com Launches Discount Card to Save Consumers 70-80% and Increase Profits ...

Spa and salon marketing company helps consumers enjoy huge discounts, while enabling spas and salons to quickly build-up their client base and boost profits.Edmonton, Alberta (PRWEB) February 07, 2012 Curranspacards.com (http://www.curranspacards.com), a full-service spa marketing and salon marketing firm, announced today the launch of its signature discount cards, which offer consumers deep ...

A look at the secretive world of air marshals

A quickly growing force of air marshals patrol flights every day, and go through rigorous training beforehand

Rural Alaska air travel subsidies survive budget cuts

Subsidies for rural Alaska air travel survived the cost cutting talk as Congress passed a four-year funding bill for the Federal Aviation Administration on Monday after years of dispute.

Q&A: How Much Vacation Should I Be Giving Employees?

How much vacation is a small business legally required to give its employees each year? How do you develop a vacation plan that keeps employees happy but doesn’t sink your business?

I want a last-minute beach vacation. Do I really need vaccinations?

I can't take it anymore: I want a beach vacation - and I want to leave this week, on a last minute sale to escape the cold. What vaccinations really matter?

Atera Introduces First AnyTemp Swim Spas that Heat to 104F and Chill to 62F - Patented Perfect Temperature Healthy ...

Invented in America, made in America. Unlike any other seasonal only swimming pool, swim spa or hot tub spa. New U.S. Patent provides 365 swimming and aquatic fitness outdoors in perfect AnyTemp cold or hot water.(PRWEB) February 06, 2012 Atera AnyTemp Spas introduces three new Fitness, Training and Olympic Swim Spas for 2012. These portable home Swim and Exercise Spas provide exclusive daily ...

Medical spas are booming

They offer a variety of spa services using medical devices, and they are growing in popularity. But it’s up to the client to ask the right questions.

Whistle Stops: How To Travel By Train Almost Anywhere

GO-TO: a sophisticated, encyclopedic website for travel by train, track-by-track, almost anywhere on the planet.

W Hotels Announces Fall 2012 Season of Fashion Next Designers

W Hotels Worldwide today kicks off Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week with the announcement of its Fall 2012 season of Fashion Next designers. The five designers, who specialize in a range of concepts from tailored menswear to avant garde women’s, will officially be introduced this evening by W Hotels Global Fashion Director Jenné Lombardo during a private cocktail event at W New York – Union Square’s ...

Macdonald Hotels & Resorts Adds Historic Haycock Hotel to Portfolio

EDINBURGH, February 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Macdonald Hotels & Resorts, the UK's largest privately owned hotel operator with over forty 4 and 5 star hotels throughout the UK and Spain, has further increased ...

Macdonald Hotels & Resorts Adds Historic Haycock Hotel to Portfolio

EDINBURGH, February 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Macdonald Hotels & Resorts, the UK's largest privately owned hotel operator with over forty 4 and 5 star hotels throughout the UK and Spain, has further increased ...