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Vietnam’s First Luxury Tour Operator Reveals the Luxury Tourism Boom in Vietnam

July 15, 2012 staronepr Leave a comment

Luxury Travel Ltd Leads Vietnam Luxury Tourism Industry More Luxe Travel Products.

Hanoi, Vietnam, July 15, 2012 — Locally based in Vietnam, Luxury Travel Ltd is the first tour operator and DMC, an award winning Asian specialist in luxury privately guided and fully bespoke holidays in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and Thailand. Luxury Travel Ltd launched a number of new Vietnam luxury tours for 2012-2013.

For Vietnam, the country receives 6 million visitors in 2011, and the number of tourists increases average 20% year after year. The new slogan of Vietnam tourism — “Timeless charm,” was created with an aim to attract long haul travelers, who wish to experience its defining characteristics: Thrills, nature, heritage, festival, pristine, enjoyment, scenery and essence.

Luxury Travel Ltd has exotic Vietnam, luxury meets heritage on Ho Chi Minh Trail in 29 days among many new others tours. (Exotic Southern Vietnam Tour in 12 days), (Adventure Holiday in Vietnam, You Explore a Mix of Culture, Nature, Adventure and Relaxation 18 days), (Vietnam Chic Adventure Tour in 14 days), (The Charm & Natural Beauty of North-Eastern Vietnam 9 days), (Discover the charm of Ninh Binh by Bike 2 days).

Today’s luxury travelers want to be entertained and stimulated, rather than simply pampered. Vietnam offers a magical mix of tropical beaches, post-colonial charm, a string of world heritage sites, stunning inland scenery, world-renowned cuisine and a home-grown flair for hospitality.

With new luxury hotels and world class golf courses newly opening, luxury trains, exclusive cruises and upscale private tours spanning the length of the country, Vietnam is fast emerging as the world’s latest luxury destination.

“Vietnam has many attractions, including beautiful resorts, spas, majestic scenery, a rich traditional culture, easy going and welcoming locals, great cuisine and an improving tourist infrastructure. This makes Vietnam a more attractive destination for travelers seeking the best value for their money.” said Pham Ha, Founder and CEO of Luxury Travel Ltd “Today upscale tours must offer “off the beaten path” experiences, efficiency, seamless travel, value for money and a return on personal values. It is these qualities that lead many luxury travelers to opt for short trips, which offer a slice of local culture, a splash of adventure, and authentic experiences”.

Opened in 2004, Luxury Travel Company Limited is the first luxury tour operator and DMC in Vietnam, has its own offices, luxury vehicles, luxury travel advisors, and serves thousands of high-end travelers every year. The company’s depth of experience and large infrastructure enable it to create unique itineraries with the operational confidence to fulfill client expectations. Luxury Travel Ltd has won numerous travel awards for excellent performance, including the most recent award: “Best Luxury Tour Operator in Vietnam.”

For more information, visit http://www.luxurytravelvietnam.com.

Media Contact:
Link Doan
Luxury Travel Ltd
05 Nguyen Truong To Str.,
Ba Dinh Dist, Hanoi 84444
Vietnam
84439274120
marketing12@luxurytravelvietnam.com
http://www.LuxuryTravelVietnam.com

Software, Technology

Zevrix Updates Deliver Express with Google Storage Support

July 14, 2012 staronepr Leave a comment

Zevrix Solutions announces Deliver Express 2.3, a feature update to its solution to send and share files across the Internet and local networks automatically. Deliver Express processes files automatically from watched hot folders, can run totally unattended, and offers e-mail notifications, multi-destination delivery, file compression, detailed history and more. The new version adds support for file delivery to Google Storage servers.

Toronto (ON), Canada – July 14, 2012 — Zevrix Solutions today announces Deliver Express 2.3, a feature update to its automated solution to send and share files easily across the Internet and local networks. Deliver Express processes files automatically from watched hot folders and supports all major remote and local services. The software can run absolutely unattended and offers variable e-mail notifications, delivery to multiple destinations, automatic file compression and encryption, and much more.

The new version lets users send files to Google Storage servers. Google Cloud Storage is a service for storing, accessing and managing data on Google’s infrastructure. The service combines the performance and scalability of Google’s cloud with advanced security and sharing capabilities.

Being used by such major ad agencies as BBDO, Publicis, MacLaren-McCann and Innocean, Deliver Express is ideal for companies and users that constantly send files to specific destinations. For example: ad agencies, photographers, audio/video studios, printers and others. Users only need to copy files to the hot folders, and they will be sent automatically with customizable e-mail confirmations issued upon delivery. The files can be easily retrieved through the link in notification e-mail.

Deliver Express offers the following key features:

-Automate both external and internal delivery tasks with hot folder processing
-Supports FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, Amazon S3, Google Storage, AFP, SMB and local destinations
–Automatic e-mail notifications
-Suitable as both server and desktop solution
-Submit files from both Mac and PC stations
–Automatic file compression
-Detailed delivery history

Pricing and Availability:
Deliver Express can be purchased from Zevrix website as well as from authorized resellers. The license prices are based on the maximum number of allowed destinations and range from US$29.95 to $299.95. Trial is also available for download. Deliver Express is a Universal Binary and available for Mac OS X 10.5 and later.

About Zevrix Solutions
Located in Toronto, Canada, Zevrix Solutions provides productivity solutions for Adobe Creative Suite software, PDF and graphic file diagnostics, file delivery and Microsoft Office on Mac OS. Zevrix is dedicated to help professionals increase their profits through automating everyday tasks, producing error-free documents, saving disk space and cutting production costs. For more information, visit http://www.zevrix.com.

Contact:
Leo Revzin
Owner
Zevrix Solutions
105 McCAUL St, Suite 301
Toronto Ontario M5T 2X4 Canada
858-206-0607
media@zevrix.com

Solutions for Adobe InDesign & the Graphics Industry

Travel

Luxury Travel Ltd to Promote Premium Tour to New Seven Wonders of Nature in Vietnam

July 14, 2012 staronepr Leave a comment

The tour is designed for travellers to discover the very best of the New Seven Wonders of Vietnam’s Halong Bay and North Vietnam in relation to adventure, culture, sightseeing, style and comfort.

Hanoi, Vietnam, July 14, 2012 — Luxury Travel Ltd, which is the Asian luxury specialist in privately guided and fully bespoke holidays, offers luxury tours in Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Myanmar, has revealed a new offering. It will now be providing 7-day tours of northern Vietnam, which will include Sapa, Hanoi and a new 7 wonders of the world tour, Halong Bay. The tour will offer holidaymakers a complete experience of the area’s nature, authenticity, heritage and culture. The company specializes in designing tailor-made tours and giving holidaymakers unique travel experiences.

The tour will start off with a day in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam and its second biggest city. Then holidaymakers will get to travel to Lao Cai, a city on the nation’s border with China, on a night train. From there, they will make a short trip to Sapa and then return to Hanoi after some exploring. Upon their return to the capital, they will visit Halong Bay, which is a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site and newly voted as the New Seven Wonders of Nature.

Ha Long Bay is a world heritage site and one of Vietnam’s popular tourist destinations. It is located about three hours east of Hanoi in the Gulf of Tonkin near the northern Chinese border. The emerald water is dotted with 1,700 dramatic limestone formations that form tiny islands.

Some 500 boats are licensed to take tourists on cruises. Many opt for day tours, while others prefer to sleep in overnight cabins on wooden junks, ranging from budget to luxury accommodation.

The luxury tour isn’t lacking in the ‘luxury’ department by any means. It comes complete with private concierge services – transportation, a private cabin on a boat cruise, door-to-door pick up and drop off services, deluxe train services, an everyday tour guide that speaks either French or English, and meals. This is all priced at just US$1190 per person for first class and US$1,615 per person for a private party of two people for deluxe travel.

Luxury Travel sales and marketing manager David Nguyen says that northern Vietnam is always an appealing destination for travellers visiting the nation – Hanoi, Sapa and Halong Bay are their favourites. Holidaymakers will enjoy ending their tour ‘with a relaxing traditional junk trip’ and participating in several types of activities – sitting on the sundeck with a glass of wine, cave climbing or kayaking in this new seven wonders of the World.

Luxury Travel Ltd chief executive Pham Ha says that Vietnam is an Asian charm. The northern area has always appealed to travellers, he also noted. The rich history, amazing diversity of people and landscapes, and unique cultures welcome holidaymakers seeking a truly authentic experience. Vietnam is quickly becoming an exciting hotspot for the high-end tourist, with new luxury hotels, world class golf courses, luxury train journeys, upscale private tours and exclusive cruises.

Ha went on to explain that travellers will discover the best of Hanoi, Halong Bay and Sapa on this seven-day tour, which also includes a visit to the Thang Long Citadel World Heritage site in Hanoi. During the visit in Sapa, they will trek to hill tribal villages and be treated to a luxury night on a junk boat. The tour is designed for travellers to discover the very best of North Vietnam in relation to adventure, culture, sightseeing, style and comfort. It’s so unique and special for a lifetime experience, he added.

Locally based specialists in privately guided and fully tailor-made holidays, The first luxury tour operator/DMC (http://www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) based in Hanoi with offices throughout Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand, Luxury Travel is exceptional in designing tailor-made tours and providing unique travel experiences. Opened in 2004, the Luxury Travel Company Limited has its own offices, luxury vehicles, luxury travel advisors, and sales offices in California, Paris, and Melbourne. The company’s depth of experience and large infrastructure enable it to create unique itineraries with the operational confidence to fulfill client expectations. Luxury Travel Ltd won numerous travel awards for excellent performance including the most recent award: Best Luxury Tour Operator in Vietnam.

For more info, visit http://www.luxurytravelvietnam.com/EN/Vietnam_tours/Vietnam_Stopover_Tours/Best_Of_Northern_Vietnam_7days.htm or email to wonder(at)luxurytravelvietnam.com.

Media Contact:
Link Doan
Luxury Travel Ltd
05 Nguyen Truong To Str.,
Ba Dinh Dist, Hanoi 84444
Vietnam
84439274120
marketing12@luxurytravelvietnam.com
http://www.LuxuryTravelVietnam.com

Entertainment

Thanksgiving Singles Cruise Avoids Dreaded Singles Supplement

July 14, 2012 staronepr Leave a comment

The cruise industry is geared towards couples and families. This singles cruise provides free roommate matching, so singles can avoid paying the singles supplement.

San Rafael, CA, July 14, 2012 — (For Immediate Release) Contact: Rich Gosse, 415-479-3800

Single adults of all ages are invited to celebrate the Thanksgiving Holiday with a large group of friendly singles, November 19-23, 2012. The cruise departs from Long Beach, CA and visits Catalina Island and then Ensenada, Mexico, aboard Carnival Cruise Line’s Inspiration. $482 per person, cruise only, inside cabin, based on double occupancy, includes all port charges and government fees and taxes.

“The cruise industry is geared towards couples and families,” says Ann Thomas Director of the Cruise, “making cruising unaffordable for most singles in these difficult financial times. That’s why we provide free roommate matching for anyone who wants to avoid the dreaded singles supplement. Single cabins are also available, at additional cost.”

The cruises are co-sponsored by The Society of Single Professionals, the world’s largest non-profit singles organization; and The Singles Travel Company, CST# 1018299-10, America’s foremost travel club for romantic eligibles. Anyone wishing more information about these and many more trips for singles may visit http://www.SinglesTravelCompany.com or call Ann Thomas toll-free at 1-888-286-8687.

Media Contact:
Rich Gosse
Society of Single Professionals
205 Mark Twain Avenue, San Rafael CA 94903
415-507-9962
richgosse@richgosse.com
http://www.singlestravelcompany.com

Business

FRA Claims Report Shows More Support for Forestry Investment Returns

July 13, 2012 staronepr Leave a comment

FRA has said that further evidence to illustrate the potential returns involved with timberland investments has been published this week.

Seattle, United States, July 13, 2012 — The research and analysis consultancy is referring to a new report that shows that forestry investors putting their cash in Scottish forests last year, saw healthy returns. The JPD UK Forestry Index has reported that forestry investments in Scotland saw returns of 34.8 per cent in 2011, according to reports in The Scotsman newspaper.

“This kind of rate of return is very impressive and will prove an extremely attractive draw for anyone considering alternative investments going forward,” claimed FRA’s analysis partner Peter Collins.

FRA advocates alternative investments and, in particular, forestry investment as a means to generating good returns while ensuring that investments help to maintain forested areas safeguard the industry for generations to come.

The JPD Index was at its highest ever last year, with analysts claiming that this reflected the fact that timber prices and demand are rising off the back of the growing appetite for raw materials in developing economies, such as China and India.

The demand for timber in the UK has also grown off the back of a rise in the use of wood as fuel and the growing efficiency of the sawmill facilities in Scotland, which help to generate strong yields from timber harvests.

FRA supports sustainable forestry projects, such as the non-native plantations run by Greenwood Management in Brazil. This kind of project allows people to invest directly in timberland without having to wait until their trees mature to enjoy the returns.

“Forestry investment in growing increasingly popular as people want something tangible in exchange for their investments following the economic crisis,” added Mr Collins. “Forestry investments regularly outperform more traditional asset classes, including property, stocks and bonds, in terms of ROI.”

About Forestry Research Associates

Forestry Research Associates is a research and advisory consultancy that focuses on forestry management, sustainability issues and forestry investment around the globe.

Media Contact:
Peter Collins
Forestry Research Associates
620 Vineyard Lane
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 316 8394
info@forestry-research.com
http://www.forestry-research.com

Business

BusinessVibes Presents China’s B2B Market Insight

July 13, 2012 staronepr Leave a comment

The global B2B networking platform – BusinessVibes, would like to share some figures and facts about the development of China’s B2B market.

London, UK, July 13, 2012 — Over the recent years, the rapid growth of China’s economy has attracted a massive attention from all over the world as it has created large number of business opportunities for both local and foreign companies of different size or scale, while B2B E-Commerce is definitely one of those markets with prospective benefits in China. The global B2B networking platform – BusinessVibes, which has always treasured the B2B market and newly developed business opportunities in China since BuinessVibes successfully started business in China two years ago, now would like to share some figures and facts about the development of China’s B2B market.

According to the data from China’s Ministry of Commerce, China’s total E-Commerce market was recorded $928 billion in trade in 2011, which was 29.2% increase from previous year, and now representing 12.5% of country’s GDP. It is also estimated that China’s E-Commerce market, consisted both B2B and B2C, will surpass the US’ by the year of 2015.

As for the B2B market, China’s B2B online transaction volume topped $595.6 in 2010, up by 15.8% year on year. So far, China has over 9,200 B2B E-Commerce companies, rose 21.3% year on year, with combined revenues to $1.5 billion. Alibaba held the largest market share with 63.5%, followed by Hong Kong-based Global Sources with 5.3%, Made-in-China.com with 3.4%, Netsun Toocle with 2.9%, and HC International’s HC360 with 2.5%.

In 2010 the China’s B2B sector raised $550 million in capital from 42 investors, including 35 VCs, as well as two IPOs that raised a combined $389 million and five mergers. China’s e-commerce companies directly employed more than 16 million people in 2010. The number of people indirectly employed reached more than 12 million, and is expected to grow to 19 million by 2012, reported by Netsun Toocle.

The Consulting Group iResearch also reports that China’s E-Commerce revenue in Q1 2012 reached $275.9 billion, which was 25.8% higher than the same period last year. B2B still held a leading position among all the market segments of China’s E-Commerce, representing about 84.5% of the total E-Commerce transaction. Although B2B’s foreign trade and market share in China may face some challenges from impact of European debt crisis and the shrink of international demand, China’s B2B market will be still in the gradual booming trend over the next few years.

As a prestigious global B2B networking platform which is closely involved in China’s B2B market, BusinessVibes will be able to offer members with the database of more than 24000 Chinese companies, associations and event organizers. BusinessVibes can also help local and foreign companies to easily and quickly find partners, buyers, suppliers, and joint venture partners to shorten sales cycle, as well as get informed about latest business events in China.

Media Contact:
Lise Martineau
Marketing Executive – Europe
BusinessVibes Network International Inc
8 Wimpole Street
London W1G 9SP
+44 20 7291 0883
lise@businessvibes.com
http://www.businessvibes.com
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Travel

Luxury Travel Ltd To Launch Exotic Beach Break to Quan Lan Island, Northern Vietnam

July 13, 2012 staronepr Leave a comment

Luxury Travel has just unveiled a new exotic beach break to Quan Lan Island, Quang Ninh Province, Northern Vietnam for Hanoi based holidaymakers.

Hanoi, Vietnam, July 13, 2012 — As a creative local tour operator and full service DMC, Luxury Travel often unveils new ideas, as well as develops new concepts and travel experiences to satisfy any travel desire. A personal concierge is assigned to each client to ensure that Luxury Travel meets and exceeds all your expectations.

Luxury Travel Advisor Team has visited their destinations, and has personally checked out the finest hotels, resorts and restaurants designed for discriminating travelers. Luxury Travel has just unveiled a new exotic beach break to Quan Lan Island, Quang Ninh Province, North Vietnam for Hanoi based holidaymakers. It takes travelers 5 hours away from Hanoi by various mean, van, hydrofoil, tuk tuk but it worths a break to the most remote beach.

“This 4 day trip is designed for families, expatriates and holiday makers who want to be the first to discover exotic islands and beaches. The island features high mountains which lie within the area of Bai Tu Long Bay to the east, functioning as a protective screen for the villages. With a population of about 4,000 farmers, fisherman and their families, Quan Lan Island is still a wild and less explored destination due to its distance and wilderness. Its pristine beauty features an unspoiled environment, which makes this destination more precious. Not too long ago, this was still a place without electricity! The island boasts a natural charming beauty with deep blue water and white sand stretching over kilometers and is very ideal for relaxation, sightseeing and other light activities. For those people who would like to discover something new and fresh, this is the perfect destination!” said Linh Doan, Marketing Executive of Luxury Travel Ltd.

The price starts from US$ 393 per person from 6 people in a twin share in beach front villas and includes all transportation (van, hydrofoil, tuk tuk), meals, entrance fees and the services of an English or French-speaking guide. This offer is valid until 30 Sept 2013.

“If you look want luxury, stay away, but for super scenery, a fabulous ocean view, the best and simplest seafood anywhere and cheap, then, I’d recommend you Quan Lan Island. The summer is the best time to be on holiday in Quan Lan Island (from April to September). The landscape is reminiscent of landscapes to Bali, Indonesia. There are 3 beaches: Son Hao, Minh Chau and Viet My. Son Hao is probably the best beach, with 2 km of clean, white sand, a great view, and nice waves. In Hai Van Resort, all houses are on stilts or villa style, with some of the villas facing to the ocean. The island has no electricity, and so we so from 6 pm to 6 am you will rest and enjoy the natural calm. I recommend you experience the island for yourself before it changes.” Pham Ha, Founder and CEO of Luxury Travel Ltd.

About Luxury Travel Ltd
Vietnam-based Luxury Travel Ltd is a long established Asian specialist in the art of travel and serves today’s most sophisticated travelers, in luxury privately guided and fully bespoke holidays in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and Thailand. Luxury Travel excels in designing tailor-made tours and providing unique travel experiences to fulfill the most sophisticated traveler’s expectations. Luxury Travel Ltd. has won numerous travel awards for excellent performance, including the most recent award: Best Luxury Tour Operator.

For more information and booking, visit http://www.luxurytravelvietnam.com.

Media Contact:
Link Doan
Luxury Travel Ltd
05 Nguyen Truong To Str.,
Ba Dinh Dist, Hanoi 84444
Vietnam
84439274120
marketing12@luxurytravelvietnam.com
http://www.LuxuryTravelVietnam.com

Energy, Environment

FPL and the Loggerhead Marinelife Center Partner to Rescue Sea Turtles Tilly and Kahuna

July 12, 2012 staronepr Leave a comment

“There’s nothing better than witnessing a rehabbed sea turtle as it disappears into the surf,” said Amy Albury, director of sustainability, FPL. “If the sick turtles we find could talk, they would tell you that without the help of FPL and the Loggerhead Marinelife Center, they probably wouldn’t have survived much longer in the open ocean.”

Juno Beach, FL (July 12, 2012) — With names like Kahuna and Tilly, you would think they would be hanging out with characters like Moondoggie in a Gidget movie, but that’s where any similarities would end.

Tilly and Kahuna are two loggerhead sea turtles. They are linked to one another because they were both recovered from a canal at Florida Power & Light Company‘s St. Lucie Nuclear plant by onsite biologists and then sent to the Loggerhead Marinelife Center (LMC) in Juno Beach, Fla., for rehabilitation and recently released.

Tilly, a teenager in turtle years, was severely anemic, dehydrated, hypoglycemic and suffered from other maladies when admitted to LMC in April 2012. Kahuna, one of LMC’s longest admission-to-recovery residents, appeared to be suffering from every surfer’s worse nightmare when she was admitted about two years ago – a shark attack. Part of her left front flipper was missing and there were several deep lacerations on her right front flipper that required surgery. In addition, she had developed a bone infection. Antibiotics, vitamins and nutritional therapy were recommended for both turtles as part of their respective recovery processes.

This has been a landmark year in monitoring Florida’s sea turtle population with a record number of sea turtle nests found along Florida beaches in 2012. Even Kahuna is getting in on monitoring efforts as she was fitted with a global positioning satellite tracking device so researchers and turtle lovers can track her whereabouts.

“FPL conducts the necessary assessments and does preliminary evaluations of turtles before they are brought to the Loggerhead Marinelife Center for treatment,” said Dr. Charles A. Manire, director of research and rehabilitation, Loggerhead Marinelife Center. “The company’s comprehensive sea turtle program allows us to share data and develop an important resource to help these magnificent creatures.”

Within days of each other, Tilly and Kahuna made their way back to the ocean in separate “sand carpet” ceremonies befitting a blockbuster movie premiere attended by legions of adoring fans. Tilly was released at a fighting weight of 95 pounds and Kahuna tipped the scales at 209 pounds as they lumbered into the choppy surf. Tilly, formerly weighed 86 pounds; Kahuna was 172 pounds when first admitted.

Media Contact:
FPL Media Line
Florida Power & Light Company
700 Universe Blvd.
Juno Beach, FL 33408
305-552-3888
kristy.kennedy@rbbpr.com
http://www.fpl.com

Travel

Luxury Travel Ltd, A Vietnamese Cuisine Connoisseur, To Promote Vietnam Food Tour for Gourmet Travelers

July 12, 2012 staronepr Leave a comment

The new Luxury Travel trip features a 12-day itinerary of Vietnam’s most popular spots, with many special opportunities to discover and savor the surprisingly varied tastes of this fascinating land.

Hanoi, Vietnam, July 12, 2012 — The new Luxury Travel trip features a 12-day itinerary of Vietnam’s most popular spots, with many special opportunities to discover and savor the surprisingly varied tastes of this fascinating land.

Along with exploring new cultures, one of the great joys of travel is the discovery of new cuisine. Those unfamiliar with Vietnamese food are in for a treat, as the national cuisine is flavorful, colorful and extremely healthy.

North: Northern Vietnam has long been influenced by its proximity to China. As the only part of the country that experiences four seasons, many dishes are only available in season. Overall, the food tends to be milder and lighter than that found in the rest of Vietnam.

Central: The pundits claim that central cuisine is the most culturally authentic food in the country. Heavily influenced by the Imperial court cuisine of Hue, the food is generally spicy and well seasoned.

South: Southern cuisine is the most varied of the three. Rich in vegetables, rice and seafood, it has incorporated French, Cambodian and Thai influences into a style that is distinctively its own. It is more heavily seasoned and tropical, spicier and at times sweeter than northern food.

Luxury Travel’s “A Taste of Vietnam” trip is designed for the traveler with limited time and an unlimited appetite for a culinary adventure.

The trip features a 12-day itinerary of Vietnam’s most popular spots, with many special opportunities to discover and savor the surprisingly varied tastes of this fascinating land.

This culinary odyssey will take travelers from tasting the dishes of the North to the delicacies of Hue, down to the unsurpassed bounty of the Mekong Delta with its cinematic abundance of fruits and vegetables.

Gourmet lovers will experience the tangy flavor of cha ca (charcoal grilled fish), sample Vietnam’s signature pho, become acquainted with infinite types of noodles and rice, and try nuoc mam (Vietnamese fish sauce).

“Our ultimate goal is to give our clients a food and wine experience that will last them a lifetime,” said Hung Nguyen, sales and marketing manager of Luxury Travel Company.

Along the way from North to South travelers will delight in a medley of elegant foods prepared to please the eye as well as the palate, including traditional Vietnamese fare and dishes influenced by international cuisine.

The food and tour is well planned, and travelers save precious time by flying or traveling by overnight train. Highlights include the wonders of Ha Long Bay, one of five World Heritage-listed sites in Vietnam, as well as shopping and a market visit to the capital city of Hanoi with its alluring Old Quarter.

Enjoy a Royal banquet dinner in this former Imperial Capital to enrich your experience in Hue, one of five World Cultural Heritage sites of Vietnam.

Travelers will also visit the picturesque and artsy port town of Hoi An, a favorite with many travelers, and the ever-vibrant Ho Chi Minh City on the bank of the Saigon River.

This trip is designed to discover the food, culture, sights and style of this unique country, combining local charm and luxuries from North to South Vietnam.

For more information and bookings, visit http://luxurytravelvietnam.com/EN/Vietnam_tours/VietnamCulinaryTours/atasteofvietnam.htm

About Luxury Travel Ltd
The first luxury tour operator (http://www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) and full travel service agency based in Hanoi with offices throughout Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand, Luxury Travel is exceptional in designing tailor-made tours and providing unique travel experiences. Opened in 2004, the Luxury Travel Company Limited has its own offices, luxury vehicles, luxury travel advisors, and sales offices in California, Paris, and Melbourne. The company’s depth of experience and large infrastructure enable it to create unique itineraries with the operational confidence to fulfill client expectations. Luxury Travel Ltd won numerous travel awards for excellent performance including the most recent award: Best Luxury Tour Operator in Vietnam.

Media Contact:
Link Doan
Luxury Travel Ltd
05 Nguyen Truong To Str.,
Ba Dinh Dist, Hanoi 84444
Vietnam
84439274120
marketing12@luxurytravelvietnam.com
http://www.LuxuryTravelVietnam.com

Government, Society

Cuts to SNAP Food Program Would Be Devastating for Struggling Older Adults

July 12, 2012 staronepr Leave a comment

This morning, the National Council on Aging (NCOA) joined members of Congress, Feeding America, the Food Research and Action Center, advocates, and representatives from dozens of national organizations to oppose $16 billion in cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, (SNAP). NCOA Media Contact: Ken Schwartz, Director of Marketing & Communications, 202-600-3131, ken.schwartz@ncoa.org.

Washington, D.C., USA – July 12, 2012 — This morning, the National Council on Aging (NCOA) joined members of Congress, Feeding America, the Food Research and Action Center, advocates, and representatives from dozens of national organizations to oppose $16 billion in cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) included in the proposed House Agriculture Committee Farm Bill reauthorization. The Committee is expected to vote on the legislation tomorrow.

Nearly 3 million older adults receive SNAP, and 80% of them live alone. SNAP makes nutritious food more affordable for these vulnerable seniors, reducing health costs by helping them manage and prevent chronic diseases, such as diabetes, heart disease, and hypertension.

Yet, due to inadequate outreach and enrollment, only 1 in 3 seniors who qualifies for SNAP actually receives this valuable benefit.

“These cuts would be catastrophic for vulnerable older adults and their families,” said NCOA President & CEO Jim Firman. “93% of SNAP benefits go to households below the poverty line, and 76% of SNAP households include an elderly person, child, or disabled person. Taking food out of the mouths of people living at or near the poverty level is unconscionable act, especially when the unemployment rate is so high.”

In addition to keeping individuals safe and well-fed, SNAP is a well-established and efficient way to stimulate local economies. Every $1 worth of SNAP benefits in an eligible recipient’s pocket turns into a $1.73 benefit to local communities via grocery stores, farm stands, or even Wal-Mart. Without SNAP and other federal benefits, millions of vulnerable older adults will be forced to make a grim choice between buying groceries or filling prescriptions; putting food on the table or paying utility bills.

NCOA is encouraging older adults, their families, and caregivers to call on Congress to oppose these drastic cuts. Concerned advocates can call toll-free 1-877-698-8228 today to be connected to their Representative’s office and ask them to vote NO on proposed SNAP cuts in the Farm Bill.

For more information, please visit http://www.ncoa.org/SNAP / http://www.FeedingAmerica.org or http://www.wilcoareatimes.com.

Read this and other NCOA releases at http://www.wilcoareatimes.com. (Category Seniors)

Media Contact:
Gail Duncan
Wilco Area Times
120 Nolan Dr.
Georgetown, TX 78633
512-818-7519
wilcoareatimes@gmail.com
http://www.wilcoareatimes.com