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The Leading Active Specialist to Unveil a New Vietnam Walking Tour

October 15, 2013 straightlinepr Leave a comment

The Leading Specialist (www.adventurevietnam.com) to Unveil Vietnam Walking Tour in Two Week With Each Day of Vietnam Walking Tour is a Unique Experience.

Hanoi, Vietnam, October 15, 2013 – Active travelers will discover the beauty of Vietnam in style, as well as with a little sense of adventure. They will arrive in Hanoi and will explore this beautiful city, with its dozens of little handicrafts shops. Trip highlights include Halong Bay, Sapa, Hue, Hoi An and HCM city and its sourroundings.

This Ultimate Vietnam Adventure Tour engages the mind, body and spirit of travelers. The beauty of our tour is the flavors of firsthand knowledge and authentic, unique, sophisticated service handled by local active travel experts.

A guaranteed minimum of two for departure at any given day, all departures are accompanied by an English-speaking tour guide. The Vietnam package tour is priced from US$1,531 per person, valid until 31 Sep 2014, on a twin-sharing basis, including domestic economy flights, 13 nights’ accommodation, most meals, porters, airport transfers and sightseeing tours. 153 USD voucher for the two first travelers who book this trip.

“In response to market demand, our set departure offering will enable our travel partners and their clients the opportunity to book adventure tours on a predictable and affordable basis. If you book, we guarantee you are going.” Says David Nguyen, Sales and Marketing Director of AdventureVietnam.com

“On this walking vacation, you’ll enjoy full amenities at our exceptional lodgings and relish the local cuisine from gourmet dinners to the simplest picnic lunch. Each day of our Vietnam walking tour is a unique experience. ”

www.AdventureVietnam.com — Vietnam’s premier adventure travel company— offers you a one-of-a-kind adventure in Vietnam and the Mekong region. It is not just a trip, it is an unforgettable experience which engages your mind, body and spirit. Adventure Vietnam trips combine soft adventure with unparalleled cultural immersion in unique and exotic places. Choose your dream trip from our extensive portfolio of private, small group departures, self-guided adventures or ready-to-book private itineraries for once-in-a-lifetime celebrations.

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

Travel

Vegas Versus Victoria Falls: Which Vacation Is The Better Value?

April 26, 2013 staronepr Leave a comment

Study compares costs of 10 global adventure trips with rates at 3-4 star hotels.

(For Immediate Release) April 26, 2013 — Today’s travelers seek memorable experiences when they vacation. A recent cost comparison study shows that global adventures can be more affordable than many three and four-star hotel stays. The research by AdventureLink.com suggests that cost-conscious consumers may wish to consider adventure travel as an alternative to traditional “been-there done-that” hotel stays.

Despite ongoing worries about the economy, the adventure travel industry is growing at 17 percent per year, according to the Adventure Travel Trade Association. The growth is being fueled by aging baby boomers seeking more value from their vacation travel experiences. “Many travelers don’t realize that some of the most sought-after adventure trips in the world cost less per day than staying in three and four-star hotels in major cities,” says Kelly Tompkins, Founder & CEO of AdventureLink Travel Inc.

In the study, AdventureLink.com compared 10 popular trips-such as African safaris, climbing Machu Picchu, and walking tours of Europe-to the cost of staying at three and four-star hotels across major destinations.

As with hotel stays, adventure tours typically do not include airfare. But adventure vacations do often include the cost of lodging, meals and in many cases a guide and local transportation.

“Everybody is value-conscious. So when I share with friends the adventures they can have for as little as $59 dollars a day, they often can’t believe it,” notes adventure travel pioneer Richard Bangs, an AdventureLink board member. Bangs points out that AdventureLink.com alone offers over 350 trips that cost less than $59 per day, roughly the cost of a night at a Motel 6.

“Most people are unaware that meaningful, affordable adventure travel options exist. That’s why we created AdventureLink.com,” Tompkins adds.

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Note to Editors: Pre-cleared high-resolution photos and follow-up interviews available upon request.

About Us: AdventureLink.com is the world’s leading system for booking adventure travel. The company provides consumers and travel professionals with the ability to book more than 14,000 trips to 160 countries worldwide. AdventureLink.com’s mission is to be the trusted source for delivering life-changing trips, matched to customers’ interests and budgets. AdventureLink has assembled the world’s best adventure tour operators in a single system giving consumers and travel agents the best possible selection and the ability to easily find, compare and book trips from around the world.

Media Contact:
Michael McColl
McColl Communications
+1 (510) 451-0267
michael@mccoll.net
http://www.adventurelink.com

Travel

Vietnam’s First Luxury Travel and Tour Operator Opens Adventure Travel Tours

January 10, 2013 straightlinepr Leave a comment

The Condé Nast Traveler has recently reported that the luxury travel sector is enjoying a spike in experiential vacation and adventure travel experiences.

Hanoi, Vietnam, January 09, 2013 – Adventure travel is no longer simply risky extreme sports but a unique vacation experience full of cultural tours and unforgettable moments.

Adventure is defined as going to exotic, far away destinations exposure to new and different cultures, outdoor/spots activities, safari, not having a planned itinerary, Ecotourism/Poorrism/Voluntourism, extreme sports.

The Luxury Travel Ltd intends to expand its product range by creating three more specialist brands. www.adventurevietnam.com, www.vietnamhalalholidays.com.

The Luxury Travel Group’s the adventure division has been launched and has gained a huge success and all media in English in Vietnam talks about this new brand and its successful story. This new brand to tap the increase niche market with new trendy tourism products and serves the untapped market share in Vietnam.

The Guide, Vietnam’s Leading Travel and Lifestyle Magazine quotes” highly customizable adventure travel itineraries. In-the-know guides. AdventureVietnam.com can arrange anything.”

Mr. Pham Ha Founder and CEO of Luxury Travel Group Ltd says: “AdventureVietnam.com is a group of like-minded individuals that came together to create lavish and personalized travel – we create the dream and you experience it. We offer you the best in what our homeland has to offer, from the beautiful mountain ranges, amazing coastlines and some of the most breathtaking wildlife parks for that unforgettable experience to Vietnam. We will astound you every step into your experience of a life time.”

Luxury Travel Ltd has a luxury halal holiday concept and has just launched VietnamHalalHolidays.Com is a unique online brand, offering truly great holiday experiences with an Islamic ethos.

The company already has niche brands, planned to eventually launch product lines for gay and lesbian market segments.

“We are constantly germinating ideas and looking out for opportunities. We can create a new brand for them and let them behave like small independent businesses as part of our ‘string of pearls’ strategy,” said Dav Nguyen, sales and marketing manager of Vietnam Luxury Travel.

Vietnam-based Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) is a long established Asian specialist in the art of travel and serves today’s most sophisticated travelers with 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. www.facebook.com/luxurytravelcompany

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

Marketing, Travel

Luxury Travel Ltd Offers Fresh Chic Adventure Vietnam Tour

July 30, 2012 staronepr Leave a comment

The award winning Luxury Travel Company is experienced in providing special services and unique tourism products to luxury global travellers.

Hanoi, Vietnam, July 29, 2012 — Luxury Travel is pioneering in luxury adventures in Vietnam, Luxury Travel promotes luxury tour “Vietnam Luxury Adventure Travel 12 days – code VCLA12D” covers Hanoi, Sapa, Halong Bay, Nha Trang and Saigon.

Tour prices at 3767 USD per person, double occupancy, including private transfer, pick up and drop off services, half board meals, English speaking guide, entrances, and accommodation. The tour can be booked at the last minute, and can be customized to suit individual interests and schedules. This offer is valid until 30 Sep 2013.

“Touring is flexible, with your own expert guide and driver in each destination, and each day is tailored to your personal interests, schedule, level of energy, and travel preferences” said David Nguyen, sales and Marketing Manager.

For Vietnam holidays, visit http://luxurytravelvietnam.com/EN/Vietnam_tours/Culturetours/Vietnam_Luxury_Adventure_Travel_12day.htm

Vietnam-based Luxury Travel Ltd (http://www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) 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.

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

Sports

International Sportsmen’s Exposition Announces 2011 Phoenix Show Dates – February 24-27

February 1, 2011 flashnewsrelease Leave a comment

The 11th annual International Sportsmen’s Exposition (ISE)-the Southwest’s largest outdoor adventure travel, fishing, hunting and learn-from-the-experts show-sets up camp in Arizona February 24-27, 2011 at the University of Phoenix Stadium, in Glendale.

Phoenix/Glendale, AZ, February 01, 2011 — The 11th annual International Sportsmen’s Exposition (ISE)-the Southwest’s largest outdoor adventure travel, fishing, hunting and learn-from-the-experts show-sets up camp in Arizona February 24-27, 2011 at the University of Phoenix Stadium, in Glendale.

More than 20,000 fishing, hunting, offroading and adventure-travel enthusiasts are expected to attend. Nearly 300 exhibiting companies will include local outdoor retailers and product manufacturers, guides and outfitters, and resorts and lodges from Arizona, across the West, Mexico, Alaska, Canada and even South Africa.

What’s New:
* Hollywood Gun Display includes Eastwood’s “Dirty Harry” .44 Magnum; Luke Skywalker’s lightsaber from the original “Star Wars” trilogy; Rooster Cogburn’s (John Wayne) rifle from “True Grit”; plus guns from “Die Hard”, and Nicholson and Dicaprio (“The Departed”)
* The Orvis Fly Fishing 101 program will offer semi-private casting and fly-tying lessons, for free, with every student receiving a $25-off coupon
* Operation Outdoors USA boat. Already signed by nearly 2,000 veterans, the brand-new, fully rigged Phoenix boat will be donated to the Texas-based Lone Survivor Foundation by Page, AZ residents Jarrett and Rebecca Edwards, a young couple who own and produce the Jarrett Edwards Outdoor television show on The Sportsman Channel. All show-going veterans are welcome to sign the boat
* Close-by Phoenix hiking highlights seminar by Arizona Highways editor-in-chief Robert Stieve, who’s new book, Arizona’s Hiking Guide, has just been published
* Enlarged Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation rifle and gear raffle, with proceeds to help conservation efforts in Alaska
* All-new trophy displays from the RMEF and Eastmans’ Hunting Journals
* “Refuse to Be a Victim” self-protection clinics

Show Favorites:
* Giant, activity-packed Youth Fair; hosted by Arizona Game & Fish Department
* DockDogs pond and dog-jumping contest (Sunday finals)
* Giant archery range hosts a contest on Saturday; computer-controlled, three-dimensional targets pop up and move across the range’s foggy outdoor setting
* 40-ft.-long, fish-filled aquarium tank, site for demos by top bass pros and guides
* Urban- and wilderness-survival clinics by Doug Huffman
* Adventure Theater, with hourly presentations on a wide variety of hunting, camping and travel-related topics
* Huge, water-filled casting pond, with seminars and hands-on lessons (gear and guides provided)
* Game-calling competition for youth and adults
* Ms. Geico racing-boat display

New show days and hours are: Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 10 noon-6:00 p.m.; and Sunday 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Show admission is $15 for adults. Youth 15 and under and veterans with Military ID are admitted free of charge. Parking is free. Tickets can be purchased online ( http://www.sportsexpos.com ) or at the door. For more information, call 1-800-545-6100 or visit http://www.sportsexpos.com or http://www.facebook.com/sportsexpos.

About The International Sportsmen’s Exposition (ISE):
For more than three decades the International Sportsmen’s Exposition (ISE) has produced the West’s largest, most diverse and exciting events for fishing, hunting and outdoor enthusiasts. Each ISE strongly promotes youth and family in the outdoors. ISE has pioneered a wide variety of guided, all-gear-provided activities for newcomers and experts of any age.

International Sportsmen’s Expositions Contact:
John Kirk
360-397-0209
jkirk@SportsExpos.com

Press & Media Contact:
Scott Kelly
Black Dog Promotions
Tempe, AZ 85284 USA
480-206-3435
scott@blackdogpromotions.com
http://www.blackdogpromotions.com

Entertainment

International Sportsmen’s Exposition (ISE) Retains Black Dog Promotions for Phoenix Exposition Publicity

November 22, 2010 flashnewsrelease Leave a comment

Black Dog Promotions announced that it has been retained by the International Sportsmen’s Expositions to manage the publicity for the Vancouver, WA-based company’s 11th annual Phoenix exposition.

Tempe, AZ, November 22, 2010 — Black Dog Promotions ( http://www.blackdogpromotions.com ) announced that it has been retained by the International Sportsmen’s Expositions to manage the publicity for the Vancouver, WA-based company’s 11th annual Phoenix exposition.

For 36 years, International Sportsmen’s Exposition’s (ISE) events have presented America’s premier adventure-travel, hunting, fishing, shooting-sports, boat and camping products and services to outdoor enthusiasts throughout the largest western United States markets.

Scott Kelly, CEO of Black Dog Promotions commented, “Every year ISE brings Arizona’s largest sportsman event, with tens of thousands of visitors. We are thrilled to be a part of it.”

ISE Phoenix will be held at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale March 24-27, 2011. For complete schedules, tickets and sponsor information visit http://www.sportsexpos.com

About Black Dog Promotions:
Black Dog Promotions builds “Buzz”. They use their blend of publicity, viral marketing and social media to generate massive exposure for companies, websites, causes or events. They have a broad network of media contacts and social media connections that generate broad based exposure. Details on the company’s services can be found at http://www.blackdogpromotions.com

International Sportsmen’s Expositions Contact:
John Kirk
360-397-0209
jkirk@SportsExpos.com

Press & Media Contact:
Scott Kelly
Black Dog Promotions
Tempe, AZ 85284
480-206-3435
scott@blackdogpromotions.com
http://www.blackdogpromotions.com

Travel

In WideWorld This Week Aron Ralston And 127 Hours That Changed His Life; Jimmy Chin Talks Photography And We Visit An Eco-Lodge In Ecuador

November 18, 2010 flashnewsrelease Leave a comment

Three great stories of adventure and travel to raise the spirits and provide inspiration

London, UK, November 18, 2010 — Three great stories of adventure and travel to raise the spirits and provide inspiration: Aron Ralston’s incredible story asks real questions about what we humans are capable of; Jimmy Chin has literally put his life on the line in his quest to make the ultimate extreme sports photograph; and on a slightly different tack, indigenous Ecuadorians are saving their environment through eco-tourism.

127 Hours in the life of Aron Ralston:
In 2003, Aron Ralston went hiking in Utah, but climbing down a narrow slot in Blue John Canyon, a boulder became dislodged, crushing his right forearm and pinning it against the wall. For five and a half days, he struggled to get free until he was forced to do the unthinkable: One hundred and twenty seven hours into his ordeal he amputated his own arm. British filmmaker Danny Boyle has chronicled the events that day in a new film, 127 hours. This week, Ralston tells WideWorld his incredible story of survival.

Hands on with Chin:
This week WideWorld ( http://www.wideworldmag.com ) sent US writer Nicolette Mallow to Washington D.C., to meet 37-year-old National Geographic photographer and explorer Jimmy Chin. Chin is a sponsored athlete for North Face and in his career has photographed climbers thousands of feet up in the air, glued to ice-capped mountains and with storm clouds billowing in the distance. WideWorld also discovered he has an outstanding ability to capture shadows and light, sunrises and sunsets and nature at its most breathtaking.

An Amazon eco-adventure:
Eco-tourism is going from strength to strength; from hotel construction to how the fish are caught for tourists’ dinner. But the Sani Lodge resort in Ecuador is taking environmental thinking one step further. The whole business is run by a village of indigenous Kichwa, and with the help of visiting tourists, they’re managing to save the surrounding forests.

For more adventure, outdoor and offbeat travel stories free online, please visit http://www.WideWorldmag.com

About WideWorld Magazine:
Established in May 2009, WideWorld ( http://www.wideworldmag.com ) is a leading online magazine focused on adventure travel, extreme sports, incredible real-life expeditions and breathtaking experiences. Rubbing shoulders with living legends like Sir Ranulph Fiennes and Bear Grylls, and reporting from the ocean depths to the highest peak, WideWorld is a must-see portal to adventure that reaches thousands of readers every week.

WideWorld magazine is owned by media start-up Outlaw Publishing and run by respected travel journalists and award-winning designers. WideWorld is proud to work alongside Wardour & Oxford.
http://www.wideworldmag.com

Press & Media Contact:
Damien Wells, Director
SPA Communications Limited
1 – 3 Lime Hill Road
Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN1 1LJ UK
dwells@spacomms.co.uk
+44 (0) 7900 302102
http://www.spacomms.co.uk

Travel

It’s Adventure Week at WideWorld Magazine

October 29, 2010 flashnewsrelease Leave a comment

It’s Adventure Week at WideWorld magazine, with stories of bold and brilliant adventurers as they cross Iceland on foot, sail the Northwest Passage in an open boat, and navigate three continents in 13 days.

London, UK, October 28, 2010 — It’s Adventure Week at WideWorld magazine, with stories of bold and brilliant adventurers as they cross Iceland on foot, sail the Northwest Passage in an open boat, and navigate three continents in 13 days.

This week, it’s all about the adventures at WideWorld magazine: audacious, bold and brilliant. WideWorld regular reporter, Alastair Humphreys, tells of his attempt to cross Iceland by foot and packraft, learning a few lessons in self-sufficiency in the process.

WideWorld also publishes the incredible story of two hardy men who sailed the Northwest Passage – in an open boat. Completing their 1500-mile, 60-day journey at the appropriately named Resolute Bay, this story has to be read to be believed.

In the news, WideWorld covers a new attempt to beat the record time for a journey between London and Cape Town. In the cramped conditions of a Range Rover Discovery, three men face 10,000 miles, 21 countries and 3 continents – all in under 13 days 8 hours 48 minutes! Enjoy Adventure Week.

All these stories and more are available free online at http://www.wideworldmag.com today.

About WideWorld Magazine:
Established in May 2009, WideWorld is a leading online magazine focused on adventure travel, extreme sports, incredible real-life expeditions and breathtaking experiences. Rubbing shoulders with living legends like Sir Ranulph Fiennes and Bear Grylls, and reporting from the ocean depths to the highest peak, WideWorld is a must-see portal to adventure that reaches thousands of readers every week.

Press & Media Contact:
Damien Wells, Director
SPA Communications Limited
London, UK
+44 (0) 7900 302102
dwells@spacomms.co.uk
http://www.spacomms.co.uk

Travel

WideWorld Magazine Announces Its 15 Hottest Buys This Winter

October 27, 2010 flashnewsrelease Leave a comment

WideWorld’s perfect guide to the best winter gear. “Buy now and avoid the seasonal scrum,” says Gabrielle Nathan.

London, UK, October 27, 2010 — As the evenings draw in and the temperature starts to drop, it’s time to think of the best way to dress for warmth and style, as well as how to keep adventurous and outdoors-types entertained during long winters’ nights. Accordingly WideWorld has published its 15 hottest buys, so that readers can order early and avoid disappointment.

The list includes a top to tail guide to dressing for the weather: With a distinctly feminine slant (but not exclusively), WideWorld’s best to meet the cold includes boots, socks, parkas and headwear. All picked to keep the reader warm as toast and dry for the winter season.

WideWorld also picks the best tech and sports equipment to help the reader to make choices for skiing and staying fit, keep informed and also carry a veritable library about. WideWorld’s 2010 Winter gear guide, by Gabrielle Nathan is available free online today at http://www.wideworldmag.com/features/2010-winter-gear-guide.

Press & Media Contact:
Damien Wells, Director
SPA Communications Limited
London, UK
+44 (0) 7900 302102
dwells@spacomms.co.uk
http://www.spacomms.co.uk

Entertainment

WideWorld Magazine talks to Scott Woodward, Adventure Photographer

October 7, 2010 flashnewsrelease Leave a comment

In addition to a way with cameras, a deep sense of wonder and adventure are essential to create compelling adventure images like photographer Scott Woodward.

Tunbridge Wells, UK, October 07, 2010 — Leading adventure photographer, Scott Woodward said his father instilled in him the important things in life at an early age; like how to work a camera, how to compose a photograph and a profound sense of wonder and adventure. He also told his son, “If you never go, you’ll never know.” Lessons and advice, Scott says, that have made him the photographer he is today.

Voted “One of Asia’s Finest Photographers” by Nikon, Scott Woodward’s images have appeared in National Geographic Magazine, The New York Times, GQ and Travel + Leisure. In WideWorld Magazine this week, Scott discusses the things that inspire him, from photographic kit and gadgets, to books, films, music and extreme sports. He talks about his heroes as well as the places he’s visited in his search to create original and special photographs. Scott Woodward’s story is available free online at http://www.wideworldmag.com/features/scott-woodward-adventure-photographer.

Press & Media Contact:
Damien Wells
Spa Communications
1 – 3 Lime Hill Road
Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1LJ, United Kingdom
07900 302102
dwells@spacomms.co.uk
http://www.spacomms.co.uk