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Financial, Healthcare, Travel

iExpatriateHealthInsurance.com Updated To Reflect Changes in Insurance Companies Policies

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Due to the recent health insurance legislation, Insurance Companies offering expatriate health insurance have had to make changes to their policies in order to comply with the US Healthcare reform act. To reflect these changes, http://www.iexpatriatehealthinsurance.com has updated its expat health insurance plan comparison engine.

http://www.iexpatriatehealthinsurance.com features plans underwritten by insurance carriers with a rating of A- or better. By working with only the most trusted and sound insurance companies, they are able to offer the best available expat medical insurance policies.

With their regularly updated plan comparison engine, you can be assured that you’re always getting the current quotes. “With all the options out there and all the changes taking place, it is our duty to ensure that you have all the information required to make an informed decision,” a representative was quoted as saying.

Whether living abroad, or just vacationing internationally, health insurance for expatriates is one of the best ways for protection overseas. Depending on the options chosen, one can be covered for as little as $25,000 or up to as high as 5 Million US Dollars.

Church groups, missionary groups, youth groups, student groups, tour groups can take advantage of the expat group health insurance plans. These plans have also revised rates and benefits; and the latest options are now made available on the website.

Expat Employee Group Insurance for companies with employees on long term overseas assignments has been revised to keep up with the health care reform act. These plans in general have seen increases in premiums.

Besides the usual types of health insurance offerings, expatriate life insurance plans are available for these seeking long term international term life insurance coverage. Many expats and employers concerned about overseas life risks have coverage in place if one should pass away while travelling or living abroad.

The expat health insurance blog section of the website has a plethora of information containing the latest industry updates. Suchi V at Client Relationships of the company said, “our online plan comparison is the best in the world, should one need additional help our trained staff stands ready to help”.

Chiranth Nataraj
International Services Inc.
5529 Barnsley Terrace
Glen Allen, VA 23059

Financial, Healthcare, Travel

Visitor Insurance Site Redesigned

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In their continuous quest to make things easier for clients, ivisitorinsurance.com a leading visitor health insurance website has received a major makeover. Citing a need for improved website usability and consistency across web browsers iVisitorInsurance.com has been re-designed. The new design ensures uniform presentation of visitor medical insurance quotes across the popular web browsers with an easy, intuitive quoting process.

iVisitorInsurance.com enables users to compare all the leading visitor insurance usa in one place. The visitor medical insurance quote form on the website has been redesigned to be more intuitive and contemporary.

“As soon as a visitor lands on our homepage, the user can immediately compare visitors insurance plans in less than a minute” an employee was quoted as saying. She went on to say, “It’s not the flashy graphics or the sleek theme that grabs their attention, it’s the fact that they can obtain comparative quotes by entering just the age and duration of coverage.”

“The sheer number of the plans (almost all major carriers offer 2 or more) and the various benefits and options (coverage limits, deductibles etc) makes it extremely challenging both from the technical and client usability perspectives” said Pallavi Sadekar at Client Relationships. “Several years of experience and iterations have contributed to the current release.”

The new web-design for the first time incorporates graphics and pictures of people. While the load time has increased slightly there are some gains in graphic design, navigation and layout. The company claims it is the first major re-design in over three years and is counting on success. User feedback in the next several weeks shall be one of the ways to measure success.

In closing, I believe that Chiranth Nataraj sums it up well when he said, “We continue to listen to client’s wants and preferences. The additions to our product portfolio as well as the redesign of our homepage to promote website usability stand testimony to our commitment.”

Contact:
Chiranth Nataraj
International Services Inc.
5529 Barnsley Terrace
Glen Allen, VA 23059

Business, Technology, Travel

BIRMINGHAM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT USE PROTOUCH KIOSKS TO INTRODUCE NEW EXPRESS LANE

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Birmingham International Airport is introducing an express lane for its passengers to improve efficiency and save time, using Protouch Kiosks.

The international airport, which sees nine million travellers pass through every year, has chosen Protouch’s Xen X6 kiosks to take advantage of a premium express lane and priority processing.

With locations across the world that passengers can fly off to including Dubai, Amsterdam, Paris and Frankfurt; its new adventure features the touch screen technology expert’s 19 inch touch screen, chip and pin, coin and note acceptor, change dispenser and receipt printer with a branded laminate.

The Kiosk will give passengers the choice whether to be processed as per normal or to buy a priority pass from the kiosk.

Tom Quarry, Protouch’s Managing Director, said: “We are really excited to be involved in Birmingham Airport’s express lane introduction. It is great to see our touch screen kiosks working so well within the project by improving the airport’s operations and enhancing its passengers’ experience.”

For more information on Touch screen buy, visit Protouch today or contact a.wallace@protouch.co.uk.

ABOUT US

Protouch is the UK’s leading supplier of Touch monitor. touch screen and kiosk systems and winner of Retail Systems Awards in 2008, 2009, 2010.

Its kiosk solutions have won EPoS and technology awards across the Retail, Leisure and Hospitality industries.

It provides products for a great number of services including: payment systems, ordering, product look up and ticket printing; utilising many innovative devices like chip and pin, RFID, keyboard, Bluetooth, web cameras, printers, scanners, Wifi and much more.

Protouch’s experience in exclusively supplying touch screen and kiosk products gives it the in house understanding and expertise to achieve the results that its clients need. Protouch’s tried and tested product designs have been perfected over 10 years so that customers can now buy them off the shelf ready to be customised. Each is made to approved ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems standards and Protouch’s success is reflected in the clients it now has such as: Cineworld, Vogels, IKEA, Kiddicare and Carnival Group UK.

For More Info Visit : www.protouch.co.uk

Protouch Manufacturing Ltd
Unit 1, Albany Park Industrial Estate
Frimley Road,Camberley, Surrey
GU16 7QQ,United Kingdom
Phone: 441276684400

Business, Travel

LOOKING FOR SOMEWHERE TO STAY?

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If you’re planning on a trip to Cardiff sometime soon then why don’t you have a proper look around for accommodation before you leave for your trip away? Cardiff is a rather busy place to be at this time of year, what with the summer just around the corner people, locals and tourists alike will be out in force at all the local shops and tourist attractions, and some of the cheap bed and breakfast Cardiff will all be getting booked up.

As Cardiff is quite an old place there are quite a few old, historic attractions that people will be travelling from far and wide to come and see things like the Cardiff castle, and there is also a“ghost walk” that you can go on, if you have the bottle that is. With all these things that are available for you to take part in whilst you’re in Cardiff, you’ll need somewhere to stay whilst you’re down here. There are many bed and breakfast Cardiff for you to stay in whilst you spend your, week or weekend down here with us.

However long you decide to stay with us you definitely won’t be put off coming back by the accommodation that is available for you. At Hotel One Hundred you can be sure of a great night’s sleep and the best service you can find. So if you are in need of a Cardiff bed and breakfast then you definitely won’t be put off if you stay with us.

About Us

Hotel One Hundred are a small, family run hotel who offer a luxurious, cheap bed & breakfast in Cardiff City Centre. Throughout 2009 they managed to restore their 1890’s Victorian Townhouse into a 7 bedroom, luxury hotel. Based just outside the centre of Cardiff, the hotel offers a perfect getaway for anyone who wants to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Just a short walk around the corner from the hotel, takes you to some local shops, deli’s and numerous places to eat.

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Name: Hotel One Hundred
Website: www.hotelonehundred.com
Phone: 02920482379
Address: Hotel One Hundred,
100 Newport Road,
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Business, Travel

Luxury Travel Gets A Facelift With JustLuxuryTravel.Com

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A great way to unwind yourself from the pressures of social and professional responsibilities is to take luxury travel holidays to some exotic destination. JustLuxuryTravel.com is the portal of choice for tourists all over the world who want the best deals on their travel packages. The official spokesperson for the company confirms the demand, stating “We keep getting lots of bookings on a regular basis. Our customers are diverse in their selection of packages as well as the destination that they want to visit. Some prefer a nice and relaxing vacation while others look for excitement and adventure. Our primarily role is to cater to all types of requests that can suit the preference of our customers.”

The spokesperson describes sample features of a package, saying that “If you want to make the best advantage of luxury family holidays, we can provide expert guidance on selection of 4 or 5 star resorts and hotels during your vacation. We provide tailor made deals and packages that give you exactly what you want along with lots of additional services. Everything from airport transfers to transport and passes are taken care of by us so you do not have to worry about anything during your travels. All you need to do is to have a great time on your luxury family holidays and build long lasting memories.”

Speaking about the site benefits, the spokesperson says “We offer a rich and diverse collection of accommodations across major destinations around the world. You can receive the human touch with our travel experts who would get back to you once you fill out a simple form. There are amazing offers and discounts on every deal, making sure that you get premium quality services within an affordable budget.” The spokesperson ends the keynote by saying “If you want to know more about our comprehensive deals and services, you can visit our official website at http://www.justluxurytravel.com and convert your luxury travel dreams into reality.”

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City: San Francisco
Country: USA
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Email: steven@numedia.co

Business, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

Airport Transfers At Premium Quality With ClickTransfers.com

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If you are bored waiting outside the airport for some local transport to pick you up, you can opt for the premium airport transfers provided by ClickTransfers.com. The official spokesperson of the company shares his thoughts through the comment “We aim to make global airport transfer simple through our range of vehicles available all over the world. Once you sign up for your services, you do not have to bother with delays or comfort of the ride because we will take care of the entire journey for you. Our professional experience and customer record can stand guarantee for the quality of service that you can expect from our company.”

The spokesperson discusses about the features, saying “Here at ClickTransfers.com, we value your finances as well as your requirements. If you want airport taxi at cheap rates, you can simply choose the public shuttle service designed for shared passenger travel. However, if it is comfort you desire, our private vehicles offer the best services while carrying you to your resort. All our vehicles are safely insured and licensed so you do not have to face any kind of problems along the way. It serves as a cheaper and secure alternative to unreliable local transport, making sure that you are not held up for your engagement just because you cannot find a suitable vehicle. Once you step inside the airport taxi, it is a comfortable and relaxing experience all the way.”

Speaking about the service highlights, he says “You can be assured of complete service at all times during the journey from the airport to your destination. If you run into any problems, you can simply call the local customer care numbers of the company so an alternate arrangement can be made for you. You might even book return services from your hotel room so simply by informing the company about the date and time of your flight.” He ends the keynote by saying “If you want to know more about our services as well as pricing schemes, you can visit our site for airport transfers at http://www.clicktransfers.com and get a complete value for money package wherever you go.”

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Country: USA
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Travel

International Drive Orlando has New Website for Tourists and Locals at IDriveOrlando.com

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IDriveOrlando.com launches as new website for International Drive Orlando events, coupons, attractions, information and more!

Orlando, FL, March 24, 2011 — International Drive is the Main Street of Central Florida’s tourist economy, with 33,000 hotel rooms, restaurants at every price point, gift shops and the Orange County Convention Center. Most people know International Drive as I-Drive, in fact, most businesses advertise as I-Drive. Local a new non-profit company is launching iDriveOrlando.com. In addition, I-DriveOrlando.com also points to the same iDriveOrlando.com, as some businesses use the hyphen in I-Drive. “I believe we can really help local businesses by catering to the over 110,000 people searching [IDrive Orlando] on Google a month. We also are in the process of launching the inaugural magazine issue of iDrive Orlando” founder, Mark Daniel Adamczyk says.

iDriveOrlando.com currently holds landing pages for all dining and attractions on the website. A coupon section for I-Drive only merchants will also be available on the website. V.I.P. transportation and concierge services to I-Drive and restaurants row can be done through iDriveOrlando.com. If you are visiting the Orlando area for a convention, with family, or a local, the new website will have everything you need. In fact, the front page calendar allows anyone to post an I-Drive event. Rediscover I-Drive at iDriveOrlando.com.

Press & Media Contact:
Mark Daniel Adamczyk
OrlandoPR.org
Orlando, FL 32861 – USA
407-442-7888
Press@IDriveOrlando.com
http://www.OrlandoPR.org

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Ludus Tours Announces Track and Field Fan Packages to Daegu for the 2011 IAAF World Championships

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Ludus Tours, today announced its Daegu 2011 Tour Package for fans to cheer on the national track and field teams at the 2011 IAAF World Championships in Daegu, South Korea.

San Diego, CA, March 24, 2011 — Today Ludus Tours, ( http://ludustours.com ) a travel company that focuses on major global sporting and cultural events, announced its Daegu 2011 Tour Package for fans to cheer on the national track and field teams at the 2011 IAAF World Championships in Daegu, South Korea.

Ludus Tours is offering track and field fans the opportunity to witness history and travel to Daegu for the full duration of the 13th IAAF World Championships, which runs from August 27-September 4, 2011. Standard packages are priced from $3,200 per person and include four-star hotel accommodations; private transportation between the hotel, airport and stadium; tickets to all events; Daegu sightseeing tour; gift bags and more. To view full package details, visit http://www.trackandfieldtours.com.

“Ludus Tours is comprised of many former athletes and we understand the need for athletes’ friends, family and fans to have the opportunity to support their favorite athletes at events more frequently than every four years,” said Corby Fisher, Director of Sales and Marketing at Ludus Tours. “This fall London will be less than a year away and Daegu is going to be the place to be for track and field fans. We’re excited to provide quality, affordable packages for fans to see the World Championships up close.”

In addition to Daegu 2011 Fan Packages, ( http://www.ludustours.com/daegu.shtml ) track and field fans can book trips to watch the National Team compete in Guadalajara for the 2011 Pan American Games, Eugene for the 2012 Trials and London for the 2012 Games. For more information on any of these tours, please visit http://www.LudusTours.com.

About Ludus Tours:
Ludus Tours provides complete travel, tour and hospitality packages to the world’s premiere sporting and cultural events, including Austin F1, the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, and more. Ludus is the Official Hospitality and Accommodation Provider for many National Governing Bodies including Athletics Canada, USA Volleyball and USA Triathlon, among others. In addition to their travel services, Ludus Sports offers corporate branding, marketing and retail opportunities within each of their events. Ludus Tours is based in San Diego, CA with offices in London, UK. For more information, please visit http://www.trackandfieldtours.com.

Press & Media Contact:
Larkin Geyer
Ludus Tours
Account Manager
P.O. Box 50251
Austin, TX 78763
619-202-0065
larkin@ludustours.com
http://www.ludustours.com

Apparel & Fashion, Art, Entertainment, Home & Garden, Retail, Shopping, Society, Travel

International Quilt Festival Comes to Cincinnati This Spring

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It’s one of the most popular hobbies in the country, one with a warm, storied past and an even more blazing future on the cutting edge of contemporary art. And beginning this year, Midwesterners in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana will get to see what quilting is all about at the debut of the spring edition of International Quilt Festival in Cincinnati!

“We are very excited to bring the show to the Queen City,” says Festival Founder and Director Karey Bresenhan, who also oversees other editions of Festival in Long Beach and Houston — the latter of which annually draws more than 60,000 attendees! “The area has always been rich with quilters and fabric artists, and a lot of them have never been to a show of this size before!”

International Quilt Festival/Cincinnati will take place April 8-10 at the Duke Energy Convention Center in Cincinnati, Ohio . Classes will begin April 7, and Preview Night will be held the same day from 5-9 p.m.

Quilting is big business! As reported in the most recent Quilting in America™ survey, there are more than 21 million quilters in the U.S. who spend nearly $3.6 billion annually on their passion. According to USA Today, that’s more than is laid out by hunting/gun enthusiasts, fishermen, and golfers combined.

But you don’t have to be a quilter—or even know how to thread a needle—to enjoy so much of what’s available at the show.

There will be almost 400 shopping booths offering antique and contemporary quilts and fabrics, patterns, notions, and books for the quilting and sewing enthusiast. Festival visitors will also find everything from antiques, crafts, and home décor items to clothing, jewelry, bags, and other accessories.

On display will be over 500 incredible quilts and other works of fabric art in 18 different special exhibits. These textile artworks run the gamut from antique time-honored patterns to cutting-edge contemporary fabric artistry.

Among this year’s exhibit highlights are “America Collects Quilts®: The Works of Susan Shie,” which feature the sometimes controversial artist’s unique works; “Baltimore Album Review II: Baltimore ‘s Daughters—Friends Stitch Past to Future,” an inspiring exhibit of quilts created in the Baltimore Album Style; and “Celebrate Spring! 2011,” a Judged Show in which the theme is the season of renewal.

This year, Festival’s Quiltmaking Academy will be host to more than 60 classes, luncheons, and special events with a faculty including some of the quilting world’s most well-known and respected teachers.

“There are always new ideas and techniques to be learned in the classroom, but you can also learn a lot just walking through the exhibits area and admiring the incredible artistry represented in the quilts on display,” Bresenhan adds. “Quilting has come a long way, and continues to evolve. If you haven’t seen the face of quilting lately, I’d encourage you to visit the show and see just what this remarkable artform is today!”

For more information about International Quilt Festival, please call 713-781-6864 or visit www.quilts.com. Show hours are 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Fri. & Sat. April 8 & 9, and 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sun., April 10. Preview Night is 5-9 p.m. on Thurs., April 7, and admission allows one free additional day. Tickets are $10 regular daily, $8 students/seniors 65+, and $25 for a Full Show Pass. For more information or to purchase advance tickets online and print them at home, visit www.quilts.com

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For more information, contact Bob Ruggiero, Director of Publications & Public Information, at pubs@quilts.com or 713-781-6864, ext. 116. You can also visit our Media Page for information and downloadable hi-res photos of quilts and activities at http://www.quilts.com/mediapage/sqf11/index.htm

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Ludus Tours Unveils 2011 FINA World Championship Fan Packages

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Head to Shanghai, China, for an Unforgettable Trip to Root for the USA Aquatic Teams

San Diego, CA, March 23, 2011 — Today Ludus Tours, ( http://ludustours.com ) a travel company that focuses on major global sporting and cultural events, announced its travel packages for fans to cheer on the national aquatic teams at the 2011 FINA World Championships in Shanghai, China. The Fan Package ( http://www.ludustours.com/fina_packages.shtml ) includes hotel stay, transportation, guided onsite assistance and exclusive Ludus Tours events and access.

Ludus Tours will be offering two waves of packages for the FINA World Championships, which runs from July 15-31, 2011. Standard packages are priced from $1,795 per person and include accommodations in a four-star hotel, private airport transportation both ways, traditional Chinese banquet dinner, Shanghai sightseeing excursion, gift bags and more. To view full package details, visit http://www.fina2011.com.

“Because Ludus Tours is part of the USA Aquatics family, and comprised of many former athletes ourselves, we want to help support the team more than just every four years. This led us to feature packages to the 2011 FINA World Championships,” said Corby Fisher, Director of Sales and Marketing at Ludus Tours. “We want to ensure that fans and family have the opportunity to watch their favorite aquatic athletes participate in Shanghai this summer, leading up to London next summer.”

Ludus Tours is the Official Hospitality and Accommodations Provider for over 10 USA National Governing Bodies (NGB), including USA Diving, USA Water Polo and USA Synchronized Swimming, among others. Members of a Ludus Tours sponsored NGB receive discounts off any Ludus Tours package, including the 2011 FINA World Championships, the 2012 Summer Games in London and more.

About Ludus Tours:
Ludus Tours provides complete travel, tour and hospitality packages to the world’s premiere sporting and cultural events, including the 2011 Pan Ams in Guadalajara, the 2012 Summer Games in London, the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, and more. In addition to their travel services, Ludus Sports offers corporate branding, marketing and retail opportunities within each of their events. Ludus Tours is based in San Diego, CA with offices in London, UK. For more information, please visit http://www.summergames.travel.

Press & Media Contact:
Larkin Geyer
Ludus Tours
Account Manager
P.O. Box 50251
Austin, TX 78763
619-202-0065
larkin@ludustours.com
http://www.ludustours.com