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 ...

A.M. roundup: Weather, gas prices, air travel

a href/weather targetnewbClick here to check out the radar/b/aBR

Egypt EFG CEO: Travel ban, soccer riot not linked

The chief executive of the Arab world's biggest publicly traded investment bank denied reports Monday that the travel ban imposed on him by Egyptian authorities was linked to deadly post-match soccer riots that left 74 dead.

First Person: The Value of Tracking Our Vacation Spending

*Note: This was written by a Yahoo! contributor. Do you have a personal finance story that you'd like to share? Sign up with the Yahoo! Contributor Network to start publishing your own finance articles.

Top VIP Houses To Reserve At Luxury Hotels

Guest houses on the grounds of luxury hotels offer privacy, space and exclusive service. Here are three to book for a secluded retreat.

Cheapflights.co.uk Identifies Travel Habits Based on Smartphone Brands

LONDON-- - Having pooled together results of a recent survey* in which more than 700 people took part, along with information based on search data, Cheapflights.co.uk , the online leader in travel deals ...

Royal Caribbean Cruises Beats Analyst Estimates on EPS

Just the facts, Fool.

ALTOUR Index Reveals Tourists Looking to Travel Smarter, Not Less

NEW YORK, NY-- - Leisure travel is off to a good start in 2012, with travelers going abroad at a far greater rate than they were only three months ago. This according to the January ALTOUR Index: the luxury ...

The One Business Resolution Companies Can’t Afford to Break: Updating Travel Policy

New research by American Express Global Business Travel outlines gaps and opportunities for companies to strengthen managed travel programs by focusing on their travel and expense policies early this year.

Daily Deal Site Eversave Announces Eversave Travel

Eversave, one of the leading daily deal sites in the U.S., announces Eversave Travel deals offering discounts on vacations, getaways and excursions from highly rated resorts and hotels in the US and abroad.

Canadian airlines fly fuller planes in January

Healthy demand for air travel continues into the new year

Wyndham Vacation Rentals Announces a Lodging and Dining Package in Celebration of Beaver Creek, Colorado's Newest ...

PARSIPPANY, NJ-- - Wyndham Vacation Rentals welcomes Black Diamond Bistro to The Charter at Beaver Creek , a luxurious, European-style hotel and condo property that's professionally managed by The Resort ...

Wyndham Vacation Rentals Announces a Lodging and Dining Package in Celebration of Beaver Creek, Colorado's Newest ...

PARSIPPANY, NJ-- - Wyndham Vacation Rentals welcomes Black Diamond Bistro to The Charter at Beaver Creek , a luxurious, European-style hotel and condo property that's professionally managed by The Resort ...

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Earns Top Rating on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced today that the company scored a 100 percent rating on the Human Rights Campaign tenth annual Corporate Equa

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Earns Top Rating on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced today that the company scored a 100 percent rating on the Human Rights Campaign tenth annual Corporate Equa

Attorney Maria Baler: 5 considerations in planning for your vacation home

Vacation homes come in all shapes and sizes – the small bungalow on the lake, the cottage on Cape Cod, the rambling seaside home in Maine, the ski chalet or the cabin in the woods. For those lucky enough to own a second home, they know how much family members look forward to spending time there together and creating lasting memories. Here are five ideas to consider when planning for your ...

Attorney Maria Baler: 5 considerations in planning for your vacation home

Vacation homes come in all shapes and sizes – the small bungalow on the lake, the cottage on Cape Cod, the rambling seaside home in Maine, the ski chalet or the cabin in the woods. For those lucky enough to own a second home, they know how much family members look forward to spending time there together and creating lasting memories. Here are five ideas to consider when planning for your ...

Equity Research on Most Popular Searches: MGM Resorts International, Renren, NovaGold

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb.6, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Pennystocksinsiders.com (PSI) has issued insider trading reports and Equity Research for the following companies: MGM Resorts International ...

Louvre Hotels Group Actively Pursues its Development Worldwide with 62 New Hotels Opened in 2011 and 170 Hotels in ...

Louvre Hotels Group, a major player in the hotel industry, is actively pursuing its development in France and abroad, and opened 62 new hotels worldwide in 2011 (7,000 rooms), i.e. 55% more than last year. The Group sustained its growth in France last year with 28 new openings (2000 rooms). (for further information on France, see press release from 6th January 2012)

Valerie Wilson Travel Commemorates 30 Years Kicking Off Celebratory Campaign With Book Launch, Client Events, and ...

NEW YORK, Feb. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Thirty years ago, Valerie Ann Wilson, unable to find a travel agency that met her needs and expectations, decided to open a travel company to offer what she believed ...

Intercontinental Hotels Group Mobilizes Internal Talent With Taleo in Biggest Ever Recruitment Drive

DUBLIN, CA-- - Taleo Corporation the global leader of SaaS-based Talent Management solutions, is heralding the InterContinental Hotels Group as the front runner in global talent mobility, as the leading ...

Research and Markets: Regal Hotels International Holdings Ltd: Company Profile and SWOT Analysis

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Regal Hotels International Holdings Ltd.: Company Pro

Family Ties Sale from Direct Air

From Direct Air, their Family Ties Sale is good for travel from February 20 through October 31. Purchase a flight voucher for just $179 round-trip, incl. all taxes and fees, valid for travel along any domestic DirectAir route. Purchase up to 20 vouchers. You're not required to provide the names of passengers at time of purchase, so tickets are transferable to any friend or family member ...

New Mexico cruises 65-49

Kendall Williams scored 18 points and Tony Snell added 13 to lead New Mexico to a 65-49 victory over Boise State...

Hotel Gift Voucher Programme Unveiled by Banyan Tree Resorts

Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts announces the launch of a new online gifting programme that enables users to purchase hotel gift vouchers, ranging from US $50-3,000, to be used at all participating Banyan Tree resorts, Banyan Tree Gallery retail outlets and Banyan Tree Spas worldwide.Singapore (PRWEB) February 06, 2012 Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts unveils a new online gifting programme that ...

Travel chaos as big freeze goes on

Freezing temperatures have continued to cause travel chaos, with police already dealing with a series of accidents in North Yorkshire caused by "treacherous" conditions.

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 Sunday, Feb. 5 NORTHEAST Connecticut Mohawk Mountain -- Sun 7:02 am packed powder machine groomed 12-36 base 18 of 25 trails 85% open, 5 ...

No fun vacation in popular beach resort

My trip to Boracay was a gift from my visiting nieces who coaxed me to join them island-hopping—not my idea of fun—on a motorized boat for hire on the beach. The waves were unpredictable, sometimes calm, but sometimes high and angry. Our only life-saving gears were the safety vests which served as jackets against splashing waves.

Domestic air travel passengers up in 2011

Domestic air travel rose by double digits last year, boosted by budget airlines’ price wars, according to the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB).

Kit makes air travel easier

Aircraft Toiletry Kit from the Packing Genius line by Kiva Designs is a two-part kit that eliminates the need for those quart resealable plastic bags.

Texas cruises past Texas Tech 74-57

Clint Chapman scored 20 points and grabbed nine rebounds as Texas defeated Texas Tech 74-57 Saturday night. Sheldon McClellan and J'Covan Brown each added 17 points each for Texas (14-9, 4-6 Big 12), which won for the second time in seven games, although the five losses during that stretch came by an average of 4.8 points.

Travel experts share bargain-hunting tips

Los Angeles Times Travel Show: Experts from TravelZoo, LivingSocial and JohnnyJet.com share strategies for stretching vacation dollars. If you don't know where you're going on vacation this year, you may not be indecisive. You might just be a bargain hunter.

Fall in love with Alabama's Gulf Coast

Wintertime beach getaway features plenty to see and do with your sweetie -- and won't hurt your wallet.

Unlicensed hotels on the rise

The mushrooming of budget hotels in SS15 Subang Jaya has raised the concern of residents.

Subsidized Air Travel In Alaska Included in FAA Reauthorization Bill

Federally subsidized air travel in Alaska is no longer under the threat of congressional budget cutting. Friday, the U.S. House passed a compromised version of the Federal Aviation Administration re-authorization bill. It keeps the Essential Air Service subsidy in place for rural Alaska communities, and it funds a number of airport improvements.

Crystal Cruises' Ships Voted Top in the World by Conde Nast Traveler Readers

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The sophisticated readers of Conde Nast Traveler magazine have chosen Crystal Cruises' fleet as 2012's top mid-sized cruise ships. The February issue's list of ...

Travel Website Lets You Book Flights Featuring Wi-Fi, Live TV

Travel is so much easier when you're prepared and know what to expect. Airfare shopping website CheapAir.com now lets you find out which flights offer Wi-Fi, live TV and movies before you book.

Capella Hotels and Resorts Awarded “Best Hotel in New York” Honors by U.S. News & World Report for The Setai Fifth ...

Capella Hotels and Resorts, the luxury collection launched less than seven years ago by legendary hotelier Horst Schulze, notched a new milestone recently when its New York flagship, The Setai Fifth Avenue, a Capella Hotel, was named as “Best Hotel in New York City,” by U.S.

Capella Hotels and Resorts Awarded “Best Hotel in New York” Honors by U.S. News & World Report for The Setai Fifth ...

Capella Hotels and Resorts, the luxury collection launched less than seven years ago by legendary hotelier Horst Schulze, notched a new milestone recently when its New York flagship, The Setai Fifth Avenue, a Capella Hotel, was named as “Best Hotel in New York City,” by U.S.

NASA Ames awards San Jose State $73 million to improve air space travel

San Jose State's research center received the largest federal award in university history this week: $73 million to help NASA Ames Research Center improve the safety and efficiency of air space and travel.

Cruises: Lines to give away thousands of free flights

Caribbean Cruise Lines and Celebrity Cruises are giving away thousands of free flights to those who book by the end of the month.

Wynn Resorts Tops on Strong Growth

Wynn Resorts reported fourth quarter 2011 adjusted earnings of $1.55 per share, breezing past the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.26 and prior-year quarter earnings of 91 cents.

Hilton Grand Vacations Celebrates 20 Years of Leadership in the Vacation Ownership Industry

Hilton Grand Vacations, the renowned Hilton Worldwide vacation ownership brand, is celebrating two decades of industry leadership with a year of special events beginning in Februar

European Vacation Rentals are Attracting More Travelers Overseas for Vacation

Vacation rentals are the new black when it comes to traveling affordably, comfortably, and often in real luxury as more and more property owners in Europe and worldwide are making their private homes available to travelers via Vacation Rental Organization.Fort Lauderdale, Florida (PRWEB) February 03, 2012 The number of U.S. travelers planning European vacations is on the rise again, as ...

Editorial: Vero Beach officials must reform city's overly generous sick leave, vacation time policies

Most employees in the private sector operate under the "use-it-or-lose-it" policy with respect to their annual sick leave and vacation time. If private employees are fortunate, their employer may allow them to roll over a certain amount of unused vacation days into the next calendar year. Not in Vero Beach, where city workers can accumulate overly generous amounts of sick leave and vacation ...

Rent My Vacation Home® Stops Scams

Rent My Vacation Home new free warranty stops scams. Vacationers traveling in the USA and staying in vacation homes listed on the site, Rent My Vacation Home dot com are guaranteed money back against fake vacation Homeowners.New York, NY (PRWEB) February 03, 2012 The program from Rent My Vacation Home dot com® not only protects the vacationers from scams but the vacationers do not need to leave ...

Otalo Releases Vacation Rental Search Portal for Dog Owners

Search 150,000 dog friendly vacation rentals in 130+ countries.Amherst, Massachusetts, USA (PRWEB) February 03, 2012 Otalo has just released its vacation rental search portal specializing in finding dog-friendly vacation houses. The portal enables people to use a single search to find over 150,000 dog friendly vacation rentals from all across the web, giving them a free and easy to use tool to ...

On the Call: Wynn Resorts CEO Steve Wynn

Wynn Resorts Ltd reported higher fourth-quarter profit and revenue Thursday, but the results fell short of Wall Street estimates and disappointed investors sent the shares down after hours.

Wynn Resorts, Limited Reports Fourth Quarter and Year End 2011 Results

Wynn Resorts, Limited today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2011.