Love Home Swap’s new Facebook app

Brighton, UK (PRWEB UK) 17 February 2012

Breakthrough home-swap holiday company Love Home Swap has announced new social innovations that will enrich the existing home-swap experience and attract new audiences to this growing travel trend. Via its website – http://www.lovehomeswap.com – the company enables holiday home-swaps for its thousands of members in over 80 countries worldwide. For those considering or new to house swapping USA, Australian and French properties are among the most popular, but Love Home Swap caters for all tastes, offering properties ranging from castles in Mexico to yurts in Scotland among its stylish listings.

In the UK alone, over 3.2 million people are planning a home-swap holiday in 2012 – that’s twice as many as in 2011. Love Home Swap’s Chief Marketing Officer, Ben Wosskow, sees social sophistication as key to turning the growing trend into a mainstream travel choice. He said: “Quality and trust are essential parts of any successful collaborative model and both our Facebook project and Trust Centre put us at the forefront of our sector and the social travel sphere. What we are doing socially and via our Trust Centre means we can deliver the most positive, intuitive and confident home-swap holidays possible, and a truly collaborative and contemporary travel choice.”

Love Home Swap became the world’s first socially connected home-swap site earlier this month, when it launched a Facebook Connect feature that enables members to connect with Facebook friends, and friends of friends, to view listed properties. Now, Facebook Connect is complemented by the launch of a fully transactional Love Home Swap Facebook app and dedicated Trust Centre.

The Facebook app, which live-streams activity through relevant feeds and status updates, will amplify Love Home Swap’s presence across Facebook and enable newcomers to discover more about home-swapping and browse thousands of stylish properties. Existing members will benefit from the app’s seamless delivery of the Love Home Swap service via Facebook.

The developments will take home-swap holidays to a broader, socially connected audience that Wosskow has identified shares complementary behavioural traits that will work to naturalise the process of holiday home-swapping. He explained: “There are real synergies in the behaviour of Love Home Swap members and Facebook users, including photo sharing and story swapping. Our digital strategy plays to this synergy.”

Enhanced benefits for swappers continue through Love Home Swap’s development and roll out of a dedicated Trust Centre – a home-swap sector first – that helps users to find out more about the company’s properties and swappers and includes a star-badge rating system to identify the ‘most trusted’ swappers.

Love Home Swap users can now search properties based on a swapper’s response rate, testimonials added or received and their Facebook Connect status. The Trust Centre also shows which property owners have authenticated themselves via Love Home Swap’s unique Experian-powered authentication service, ushering in a new level of security to attract first-time swappers.

The announcements come just weeks after Love Home Swap announced its $ 1.3 million backing by investment firm MMC Ventures, which will drive its continuing social development. The next phase will see deeper Facebook integration within the main Love Home Swap site, socialising all key actions across the service (viewed, liked, shortlisted) and enabling members to both add each other as friends and click to Skype.

Wosskow sees Love Home Swap’s social innovation and focus on building trust as central to its success and continuing growth. He commented: “Home-swapping is an inherently social phenomenon that depends on trust; the web and social networking sites have enabled a ‘share’ economy that encourages cross-continental communication. We’re natural bedfellows! Continuing to build trust online is a key driver for our growth; often it’s the ‘not knowing’ of the other person in the swap that can be the stumbling block to taking part. Our technical innovations bring down those barriers to swapping and make people feel comfortable, connected and confident.”

About Love Home Swap:

Love Home Swap offers an all-new version of an age-old tradition – enjoying free vacations through stylish home exchanges around the world.

Millions of people are home exchanging already through friends and family. But until now, only those in the know could find their dream swap holidays via the web.

Now Love Home Swap is empowering holidaymakers all around the world by putting money back in their pockets and connecting them with the best community of stylish home swaps ever assembled.

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Toronto, ON (PRWEB) February 14, 2012

Toronto ukulele impresario, Steve McNie announced the launch of daifukulele.com, a web enterprise that connects ukulele players with high quality, one-on-one online ukulele lessons from anywhere in the world by Skype.

That every second TV commercial features one in its soundtrack reflects a massive surge in the ukulele’s popularity. It is heard frequently on pop recordings. It’s all over YouTube – and it was one of Christmas’ most requested gifts. Its global community is bursting at the seams with players of all ages, walks of life, tastes in music and degrees of musical experience. Ukesters have their own star system, media network and a complex supply chain that is struggling to keep up with booming demand.

For as much as the uke is easy to learn, it is also easy to learn bad playing habits. Daifukulele presents live one-on-one private online ukulele lessons, coaching and clinics for ukulele players of all levels to improve their skills quickly by Skype, no matter where they live.

Steve McNie’s strengths are the ones that percolate mainly behind the scenes: producing, coaching, marketing and organizing. He is the force behind the Corktown Ukulele Jam at the epicenter of Toronto’s thriving uke scene.

McNie’s insightful coaching has inspired hundreds to play better and progress faster. He’s big on style, groove, feel and form.

Now, no matter where they live, uke players can work one-on-one with Steve to improve their skills through online ukulele lessons.

“I was contacted about a Skype lesson several months ago by an enthusiastic player in Austin, Texas who’d heard about our work in Toronto,” says McNie. “The connection was fluid and we both adapted instantly to the platform. It went remarkably well and I’ve participated in several since with students spanning the globe. I’m constantly amazed by the quality of the experience. I’m a detailed instructor and Skype is a perfect space for this kind of engagement.”

“DAIFUKULELE”

McNie explains that daifuku means “big fun and huge luck” in Japanese. Add “lele” and a new word emerges to represent the elevated state of well-being that comes from playing the uke.

daifukulele.com offers 4 coaching options ranging from a quick-fix 15 minute “problem clinic” to address a specific playing challenge with a corrective plan, 30 minute “ergonomic check-ups” focus on your ukulele posture – and one hour online ukulele lesson packages.

“We’re pretty earnest about tapping the uke’s built-in fun and whimsy with the integration of good playing practices.” observes McNie. “Serious players get the same benefit from a flight of weekly lessons that any musician would on any instrument, but people are requesting one-offs to address specific challenges… a song or a specific strum someone wants to learn. The thing I hear most? Pain and tension. Because it’s so easy to learn, uke players develop bad habits that don’t present as obstacles until later. I deal with this across all skill levels, but the sooner one gets an experienced intro, the better.”

Daifukulele chose Bookfresh for online appointment management because of their solid market reputation and straightforward, intuitive interface. The process is easy with just the right amount of handholding leading up to your session so that you’ll know what you need to do.

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ABOUT DAIFUKULELE

daifukulele.com | torontoUKES.com | UKOPOLIS.com

Daifukulele is the most recent addition to a family of music-based enterprises established by Toronto ukulele impresario, Stephen McNie to provide high quality, one-on-one ukulele coaching and online ukulele lessons, live in real-time by Skype. McNie runs Toronto’s popular Corktown Ukulele Jam that has grown to over 1,200 members in 3 years.

ABOUT STEPHEN McNIE

daifukulele.com was established by Toronto musician/impresario, Steve McNie.

Steve McNie produces the Corktown Ukulele Jam at the epicenter of Toronto’s thriving uke scene. He’s big on style, groove, feel and form.

His insightful teaching has inspired hundreds to play better and progress faster at any skill level. His highly acclaimed ukulele workshops, clinics and private teaching have inspired hundreds to play better and progress faster. Toronto schools like Havergal College, University of Toronto Schools, St. Clement’s and the Mabin School have all recently engaged Steve to introduce the ukulele to their music and extra-curricular programs. Always fun and reflective of the ukulele’s inherent whimsy, Steve balances playing and singing with ear training, relevant theory, rhythm and choral sense from charts, notation and by ear.

Steve also operates UKOPOLIS.com to present effective team-building workshops that promote increased collaboration amongst corporate and sports teams.

Steve managed top-tier family entertainers Sharon, Lois & Bram (over 3.5 million albums sold) and has an Executive Producer credit on their 52-episode CBC/Learning Channel/PBS series, Skinnamarink TV. He has also worked in marketing capacities for CTV, CBC, PolyGram, A&M Records, Walt Disney Home Video, Warner Music, Canada Systems Group and GRT. He taught marketing and digital media at Sheridan and Centennial Colleges in Toronto.

It is to the cello (University of Toronto and Royal Conservatory of Music), and particularly to mentor/cellist Daniel Domb that Steve attributes much of his sense for music. He is a founding member of the Corktown Chamber Orchestra and plays bass and accordion in The McFlies.

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Chicago, IL (PRWEB) February 13, 2012

With the EB-5 and foreign investment industries booming, hundreds of U.S. business projects have begun to seek capital abroad. While direct investment presents a great opportunity for both developer and investor, obtaining funding is no easy task. An overload of project proposals and high levels of uncertainty make it difficult for project developers to differentiate their market offering from the competition.

Artisan Business Group, Inc., plans to offer more private trade missions in China, with the intent of bringing proposed projects to life. The 10-day, guided private meeting tours will bring EB-5 investment projects to Chinese emigration agencies and investors in multiple cities in China. Artisan will assist EB-5 Regional Center clients in scheduling business meeting appointments, so clients can focus solely on project introduction and presentation.

While heavy marketing and networking go a long way in securing investment, no other effort can create value obtained from face-to-face project introduction. Private trade missions allow Chinese emigration agents to “put a face” on investment project developers. Traveling abroad to meet with agents helps establish the trust and legitimacy that are necessary to successfully obtain capital funding in China. A private trade mission may become the breakthrough that secures investment for various business ventures. “As more new EB-5 regional centers are coming into the Chinese market, it has been a challenge for many of them to navigate the Chinese emigration system, with our help, their cost and efforts for market entry would be minimized and more efficient.” says Brian Su, CEO of Artisan Business Group, Inc.

Artisan Business Group, Inc., is a leader in EB-5 investment consulting and business advisory services that have assisted many EB-5 regional centers in establishing a strong market presence in China. The firm operates the China EB-5 Marketing and Field Support Center in China. For more details on the personally-tailored trade missions, please visit: http://www.artisanbusinessgroup.com/.

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San Jose, California (PRWEB) February 08, 2012

Follow us on LinkedIn – The aerospace and defense (A&D) industry is influenced by a wide range of factors, including technological, political, social, and economic variables. Despite facing several hurdles over the years, including dot.com bust early this millennium followed by 9/11 tragedy, protests over war in Iraq and Afghanistan and most recently the global economic recession, the aerospace and defense industry continues to retain its importance primarily because national safety and air transportation are building blocks for strong economic development for any nation. Being highly capital-intensive and also requiring regular flow of investments for R&D, technology developments, and maintenance of facilities/equipment, the industry requires continued government support and participation.

Given its sensitivity to economic health, and political changes, the global aerospace industry went through a rough patch during 2008 & 2009. The commercial aerospace segment especially came under the yoke of recession with the market witnessing significant weakening in business prospects, such as, decline in air travel, reduced number of flight trips, cancellation of new aircraft orders, postponement of new aircraft deliveries, especially in the developed markets. With several airline companies slipping into the red, fleet expansion and/or fleet replacement was also adversely impacted. One of the major casualties of the recession was the business/corporate jets market, as cash starved companies resorted to belt tightening measures putting an abrupt end to luxury air travel. With several companies selling off company planes, corporate aircraft manufacturing took a hurting blow. The erosion in personal wealth and scale back on spending by High Net Worth Individuals (HNWIs) has hurt the market for private aircrafts. The deterioration in general global trade conditions and the ensuing collapse of regional export markets critically distorted air cargo/freight traffic, thus reducing the need for global air freighter fleet, and as a result production of air cargo crafts.

In comparison, the defense industry although performed better during this period was not completely immune to the recessionary trends. Cutbacks on military budgets was a common feature in most of the weaker nations, as military spending drained the economy against a backdrop of fewer jobs, and slower growth. Although the financial crisis led many countries, both developed and developing, to lower their defense budgets, governments continued to focus on critical defense operations, injecting necessary funds as and when required despite the fiscal deficit and heavy borrowing. Powerful economies like the United States, China, Russia, Brazil and India especially perceive military spending as a long-term strategic investment vital for national safety and security, and as a result, military budgets in these countries have been relatively shielded. Given the risks involved in pruning down budgets for the defense sector, especially during a recession, governments across the world have continued with their long-term programs to upgrade and develop air defense assets and equipment, thereby providing the much required respite to the overall industry.

In the upcoming years, continued industrial development and expansion in commercial operations of business organizations across the globe will support the development of global aircraft industry. This is because any development in business activity translates into increased business trips, rise in air passenger traffic, and subsequent demand for more number of air flights in operation, thereby creating demand for sophisticated passenger aircraft.

Global growth will also be fuelled by strong demand from developing regions. Robust growth in civil aviation sector in Asia-Pacific is forecasted driven by rapid industrialization, urbanization, fast-paced economic growth, and favorable demographics such as huge population, growing affluence of huge middle-class segment, increase in consumer spending power, and subsequent increase in air traffic, especially in emerging markets such as China and India. Improvements in defense budgets in line with resurgence in economic growth will additionally lend traction to growth.

The research report titled “Aerospace and Defense Industry: A Global Outlook” announced by Global Industry Analysts, Inc., provides a collection of statistical anecdotes, market briefs, and concise summaries of research findings. The report offers a rudimentary overview of the industry, highlights latest trends and demand drivers, in addition to providing statistical insights. Regional markets briefly abstracted and covered include US, Canada, Europe [France, Germany, Russia, and UK] Asia-Pacific [Australia, China, India, Japan, Korea] Latin America [Brazil, and Mexico] and the Middle East. The report offers a compilation of recent strategic corporate developments and product launches. Market discussions in the report are punctuated with a number of fact-rich market data tables. Also included is an indexed, easy-to-refer, fact-finder directory listing the addresses, and contact details of companies worldwide.

For more details about this comprehensive industry report, please visit –

http://www.strategyr.com/Aerospace_Industry_Market_Report.asp

About Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

Global Industry Analysts, Inc., (GIA) is a leading publisher of off-the-shelf market research. Founded in 1987, the company currently employs over 800 people worldwide. Annually, GIA publishes more than 1300 full-scale research reports and analyzes 40,000+ market and technology trends while monitoring more than 126,000 Companies worldwide. Serving over 9500 clients in 27 countries, GIA is recognized today, as one of the world’s largest and reputed market research firms.

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Indianapolis, Indiana (PRWEB) February 01, 2012

Rent My Vacation Home® dot com Super Bowl Special offering a Free Trial Membership for any Vacation Homeowner.

Rent My Vacation Home dot com vacationers are hoping to partake in some of Indianapolis fine dining, extensive shopping and relaxing spas. Concierge services are available with Rent My Vacation Home dot com. Whether Vacationers will be in Indy for just the Super Bowl or for a longer period of time, Rent My Vacation Home will have rentals that will meet Vacationers needs.

Rent My Vacation Home® dot com had over 1,000 Homes that are now booked and need Homes mostly downtown & close by downtown for ease to access the festivities. That is why Rent My Vacation Home dot com is having a Free Trial and is in need of Homes for vacationers. If Vacationers Rent a Home that is not in walking distance to downtown events, there are free shuttle services and taxi services. An easy access garage to park 1 car is over 100.00 near Lucas Oil Stadium and there is a barricaded zone where the roads will be closed.

Vacationers can find the right place, coordinate transportation, tickets, VIP party access & more. Make one call & get Vacationers trip planned in style or on a shoestring budget.

The Indianapolis Super Bowl is a very unique experience with Lucas Oil Stadium, 150 restaurants, the NFL experience & all of the events/concerts in a 10 block radius downtown !

Rent My Vacation Home dot com vacationer’s experience is the best if coming to Indianapolis and staying in housing in downtown Indianapolis. If vacationers are not located downtown, then make sure to buy the $ 100 per day private garage parking for your car as most garages are reserved & most streets will be blocked off.

Rent My Vacation Home dot com only represents the very best Homes. Once Vacationers are committed to coming to Indianapolis for the big game, please call Rent My Vacation Home at 800-699-7684 to reserve Vacationers rental Homes or just go on line and talk to the Homeowners. All rentals that are booked on line and do not need a deposit.

Rent My Vacation Home® dot com is also representing ten party facilities, so if vacationers are looking for a rental facility to host a party during Super Bowl calls us at 800-699-7684(RMVH). Rent My Vacation Home® dot com will have a huge party tent for the game in the Lucas Oil Stadium Parking Lot .Do not forget the free trial for Homeowners, just go to Rent My Vacation Home dot com and Register to list a vacation home.

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SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (PRWEB) January 31, 2012

Princess Cruises is looking for 1,000 passenger-submitted cruise vacation photos to permanently showcase aboard its new Royal Princess when the ship debuts in spring 2013.

The line has launched a “1,000 Memories at Sea” contest inviting passengers to submit their best cruise vacation shots, which will be displayed on the walls of hallways between staterooms and in other locations around the ship. In addition, one lucky photographer will win a cruise for two, including airfare, on Royal Princess.

Whether they captured the perfect Caribbean sunset, caught Alaska wildlife in action, found a breathtaking rainbow over Hawaii, or snapped a meaningful moment onboard, passengers can submit their favorite cruise photos on Facebook, at princess.com/royalprincesscontest or by mail. The “1,000 Memories at Sea” contest will be judged by a panel which is looking for creativity, originality, style, and images that capture the spirit of what it means to “escape completely.” Contest judges include Rai Caluori, Princess’ executive vice president of fleet operations; Teresa Anderson, the line’s vice president of interior design, and Ian Johnson, director of photography and video for Princess.

“With the introduction of Royal Princess, we wanted to pay tribute to our passengers and their vacation memories made aboard our ships,” said Jan Swartz, executive vice president for Princess. “This contest will be a fun opportunity for 1,000 of our passengers to be permanently recognized aboard our new ship, so they should start sifting through their travel photos now, and submit a remarkable shot to be considered.”

The “1,000 Memories at Sea” contest runs through March 31, 2012 and is open to entrants 21 years of age or older, residing in the United States, Canada (excluding Quebec), the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand.

Full entry details for the contest can be found at princess.com/royalprincesscontest.

Additional information about Princess Cruises is available through a professional travel agent, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS (1-800-774-6237), or by visiting the company’s website at http://www.princess.com.

About Princess Cruises:

One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess Cruises is a global cruise and tour company operating a fleet of 16 modern ships renowned for their innovative design and wide array of choices in dining, entertainment and amenities, all provided in an environment of exceptional customer service. A recognized leader in worldwide cruising, Princess carries 1.3 million passengers each year to destinations around the globe ranging in length from seven to 107 days. The company is part of Carnival Corporation & plc.

Princess Cruises is a proud member of World’s Leading Cruise Lines. Our exclusive alliance also includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America, Cunard Line, Costa Cruises and Seabourn. Sharing a passion to please each guest and a commitment to quality and value, World’s Leading Cruise Lines inspires people to discover their best vacation experience. Together, we offer a variety of exciting and enriching cruise vacations to the world’s most desirable destinations. Visit us at http://www.worldsleadingcruiselines.com.

Find us:

Blog: InspiredToCruise.com

Facebook: facebook.com/PrincessCruises

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For further information contact:

Karen Candy, kcandy(at)princesscruises(dot)com, 661-753-1540

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Twilight Christmas Tree from Treetopia

South San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) June 30, 2010

Treetopia™, the leading online source for funky artificial Christmas trees, celebrates the release Twilight Eclipse, the newest movie in the Twilight Saga, with a steep sale on their unique Twilight Black artificial Christmas trees. With special showings nationwide of the first two installments on June 26th, and a lunar eclipse on the same day, America is gripped in Twilight fever. In light of this, Treetopia™ spokesperson Carrie Chen says, “The nation is poised for Twilight Eclipse, and Treetopia™ is excited to offer an amazing 50% off our Twilight Black artificial trees.”

The Twilight Black artificial Christmas tree is a safe alternative to live trees, while paying close attention to maintaining the same look and feel. Treetopia™ artificial Christmas trees are pre lit with UL-rated lights, storage bags and added features such as an on/off foot pedal. Fully flame retardant, the pre lit Twilight Black artificial tree is at the top of its class, with polyethylene (PE) branches and high quality lighting that stands the dead of night.

With a mix of PE and PVC branches, Treetopia™ Twilight Black Christmas trees have a more mature, life-like appearance, which consumers appreciate. The pre lit Twilight Black artificial Christmas tree has a four-star customer approval rating overall, and comes with a three-year warranty, though this tree will be around for many parties to come. Treetopia™ suggests this black Christmas tree as the perfect décor for Twilight release parties, and as an added bonus black Christmas trees can be reused year-round as Halloween décor, a funky artificial Christmas tree, or to enliven other celebrations.

“Parties in general benefit from inspired décor, and the Twilight Black artificial tree is a one-of-a-kind piece that makes a bold statement,” Ms. Chen emphasizes. Treetopia™ speculates that with the trees on such a deep discount, they will be selling out fast as consumers buy two trees per purchase, with free ground shipping in the continental US. Two Twilight Christmas trees in one room is the ideal backdrop to a Twilight Saga party, and its lush, life-like appearance, lends it to year-round celebration decor.

With stupendous savings, free shipping and an excited populace, Treetopia™ Twilight Black artificial Christmas trees are a summer blockbuster.

For more information visit http://www.treetopia.com

About Treetopia™

Treetopia.com is an online store featuring a diverse selection of artificial Christmas trees. Featuring traditional artificial Christmas trees, white artificial Christmas trees, black artificial Christmas trees, pink artificial Christmas trees, silver artificial Christmas trees, lime green artificial Christmas trees, purple artificial Christmas trees, upside-down artificial Christmas trees, lighted palm trees, trimmings, tree skirts and decorations, Treetopia has something for everyone. They sell exclusively online through http://www.treetopia.com.

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Almaguin Highlands, Ontario (PRWEB) January 31, 2012

For the eighteenth year, the Kearney Dog Sled Races will take place in the beautiful Ontario Near-North tourist region of the Almaguin Highlands, just north of Muskoka, Ontario. This very popular annual winter event draws spectators and participants from right across Canada and the United States and is important to the area’s tourist-based economy. The Kearney races are the only ones in Ontario that feature sprints, ski-joring, mid- distance and a long distance race. Michael Piraino, co-owner of Northridge Inn & Resort (http://www.northridgeinn.com), a full service four-season North Muskoka resort on Lake Bernard, looks forward to the annual dog sledding event each year. “Major winter events like the Kearney Dog Sled Races benefit the community a great deal because they draw a significant number of visitors to the area and the publicity that surrounds these events boosts public awareness about North Muskoka and all that the area has to offer visitors,” states Piraino.

This year, a record number of dog sled teams will be competing for a combined total of $ 18,000, the largest prize purse in Kearney Dog Sled Race history. On Friday, February 10th, race weekend starts off with a family-friendly evening skate, bonfire with free hot dogs and hot chocolate. The dog sled races are scheduled for Saturday, February 11th and Sunday, February 12th and include a variety of races for every skill level, such as a 40 mile race, a 6 mile race, a 4 mile race, ski joring and, the always popular, kids and their mutts race. The highlight of the Kearney Races is the gruelling 120 mile unassisted overnight dog sled race, where teams have only a four hour break to rest and feed their dogs. The weekend wraps up on Sunday night with prize presentations and a spaghetti supper.

The Kearney Race weekend is considered to be one of the highlight of the Almaguin Highland’s winter season, because of the wide variety of activities available for visitors and race participants to enjoy, including several special dinners, silent auctions, kid’s activities, volunteer fire department ice rescue demonstrations, giant snow sculptures, and live entertainment. Area businesses, including restaurants, shops, and accommodation providers have come to rely on the increased number of visitors that the race brings to the area.

“Almaguin Highlands has experienced an increase in winter tourism over the past few years due to consistently reliable great snow conditions and popular winter events like the Kearney Dog Sled Races. Our winter resort business has increased substantially as well, as more and more people discover what a great place Muskoka north is for an Ontario winter getaway. Ontario’s Near North tourism area offers visitors some of the best snowmobile trails in the province, as well as remarkable ice-fishing, Nordic ski trails and dog sledding excursions. The beauty of our winter landscape is second to none. Once again, Mother Nature is on our side. We already have a good two foot base of snow on the trails making ideal snow conditions for dog sledding and snowmobiling. We encourage everyone to visit the Almaguin Highlands for the Kearney Dog sled races. It’s a terrific event for the entire family,” says Piraino.

About Northridge Inn & Resort: Located in the Almaguin Highlands, just north of Muskoka, Northridge Inn & Resort is a full service, four-season resort with luxurious accommodations in a private setting. With direct access to miles of groomed snowmobile trails, stunning lake views, gourmet dining, and a wide range of recreational amenities, Northridge Inn has everything to make your Ontario winter resort vacation or romantic couple’s getaway very special, including many exciting value-added accommodation packages. For more information and to book your Muskoka winter getaway at Northridge, please call 705-384-2252 or visit http://www.northridgeinn.com.

Contact Information:

Michael & Brenda Piraino

Northridge Inn & Resort

712 South Bernard Lake Road

P.O. Box 1189

Sundridge, Ontario P0A 1Z0

705-384-2252

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Bad to the Bone contestant!

Costa Mesa, CA (PRWEB) April 26, 2009

Family vacationers will want to take along a camera on their recreational outings this year. A good snapshot of beautiful scenery or family fun times could win them up to $ 125 in the http://www.Family-Vacation-Getaways.com Summer Vacation Photo Contest. Submissions to this free online contest will be accepted from May 2009 through August 3, 2009. Categories of submissions include a wide range of subjects, from cute children or pets on vacation, to stunning scenery, to fun family activities. Although a panel of judges won’t decide the major winners until August, contestant’s photos may be chosen as the contest’s “picture of the week” during the months of June and July, an accomplishment which also earns a prize.

Qualifying pictures must be taken in one of the 50 United States by US or Canadian residents. A limit of 3 family-friendly pictures per entrant is allowed. Contestants should familiarize themselves with the competition’s rules on the Summer Vacation Photo Contest web page.

Prize winnings will be distributed by check following the conclusion of the contest and announcement of the winners by the judges in August 2009. Following their summer vacations, contestants should put their cameras away in a safe place. Their photographic equipment will be needed again very soon…for the Family-Vacation-Getaways.com’s Halloween Costume Contest which will begin in September.

Family-Vacation-Getaways.com is a photo-filled informational website through which tourists may discover details about Southern California theme parks, shopping and attractions. Since its beginnings in 2005, info about seasonal activities has been particularly popular, with holiday readership including family fun-lovers who live far beyond California’s borders. This is the website’s first Summer Vacation Photo Contest. However, a past Christmas photo contest and several Halloween Costume Contests have already proven to be popular with readers from all over the USA and Canada.

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Glenwood Springs was named a top ski town in the Rand McNally and USA Today Best of the Road series

Glenwood Springs, Colo. (PRWEB) January 24, 2012

Glenwood Springs is on a roll and its lucky number seems to be seven. On January 17, Rand McNally and USA Today included Glenwood Springs on their list of Best of the Road Top Seven Ski Towns, the same series that named Glenwood Springs the Most Fun Town in America in July. The new designation comes just after the launch of the resort town’s new Ski 7 promotion which brings together skiing at seven mountains, including Aspen, Aspen Highlands, Beaver Creek, Buttermilk, Snowmass, Sunlight Mountain Resort and Vail, with economical lodging choices in Glenwood Springs and world-class, one-of-a-kind attractions like the Glenwood Hot Springs Pool and Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park.

“Glenwood Springs has it all: premier skiing, exceptional attractions, award-winning restaurants, entertaining nightlife, and we’re affordable. It’s an unbeatable combination that people respond to,” said Lisa Langer, Vice President of Tourism Marketing for the Glenwood Springs Chamber Resort Association.

According to the Rocky Mountain Lodging Report, the average daily room rate in Glenwood Springs during the winter months is less than $ 100 a night, compared to $ 300 – $ 400 per night in Aspen or Vail. With savings of up to $ 300 per night, visitors can relax knowing they’ve saved a bundle, and enjoy attractions only available in Glenwood Springs like the Glenwood Hot Springs Pool and Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, both open year-round. To book a Glenwood Springs Ski 7 vacation, visitors can simply call 866-630-5160, or make reservations through http://www.StayGlenwood.com.

The latest award by Rand McNally and USA Today is part of the Best of the Road series. Winners of the Top Seven Ski Towns award were selected based on a tally of votes. In July, and also by accruing the highest number of votes, Glenwood Springs was chosen as Most Fun Town in America from over 600 entrants. The mother-daughter Best of the Road team TravelingJules and TravelingJoan experienced Glenwood Springs first hand as one of five teams of amateur travelers that completed a three-week cross-country road trip, for a combined 25,000 miles traveled, personally visiting the six top towns in their assigned category. The team had this to say, “From wild thrills to relaxing recreation, Glenwood Springs is mountains of fun.” Glenwood Springs will be listed as America’s Most Fun Town in the 2013 edition of the Rand McNally road atlas.

For more information about all there is to do in Glenwood Springs this winter and all year long, please visit the website listed below.

About Glenwood Springs

Glenwood Springs is located between Aspen and Vail, 165 miles west of Denver or 90 miles east of Grand Junction, on I-70 off Exit 116. For more information about Glenwood Springs, Colorado, call 970-945-6589 or go to http://www.visitglenwood.com/. For lodging reservations, call 888-4-GLENWOOD (888-445-3696). A complete press kit and press releases are available at http://www.visitglenwood.com/press-kit and http://www.visitglenwood.com/press-releases. Access to downloadable photos is available at http://www.visitglenwood.com/photos.

Media Contacts:

Lisa Langer, Vice President of Tourism Marketing

Glenwood Springs Chamber Resort Association

970-945-6589

lisa (at) glenwoodchamber (dot) com

or

Vicky Nash, Public Relations Representative

Resort Trends, Inc. – media communications for the travel & tourism industry

970-948-4923

vicky (at) resorttrends (dot) com

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