http://www.miamiherald.com/971/index.html http://media.miamiherald.com/images/logos/rss_sitelogo.gif http://www.miamiherald.com/971/index.html 140 25 News, sports and entertainment from MiamiHerald.com en-us Copyright 2008 MiamiHerald.com Press Releases - Travel 60 Fri, 16 May 2008 15:23:50 EDT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss McClatchy Interactive's PubSys miamifeedback@miamiherald.com http://www.miamiherald.com/971/story/535663.html http://www.miamiherald.com/971/story/535663.html Fri, 16 May 2008 09:10 EDT AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), announced today a new promotion with Bill Me Later, Inc. The promotion will offer special savings to AirTran Airways customers who book their spring and summer travel using the Bill Me Later(R) feature on http://www.airtran.com. By simply selecting the Bill Me Later option at the time of purchase, consumers can conveniently and securely pay for their AirTran Airways travel purchases online without providing credit card information. http://www.miamiherald.com/971/story/534741.html http://www.miamiherald.com/971/story/534741.html Thu, 15 May 2008 17:00 EDT CHANEL Cruise Collections have sailed on a yacht on the River Seine, arrived in Grand Central Terminal in NYC, landed by private jet to a hangar at the Santa Monica Airport, and trailed through landmarks of Paris on Parisian buses. The Collection, inspired by the culture of travel, is on the move again -- this year, to the legendary Raleigh Hotel in Miami Beach on May 15, 2008. http://www.miamiherald.com/971/story/534359.html http://www.miamiherald.com/971/story/534359.html Thu, 15 May 2008 12:30 EDT Tralliance Corporation and EXPOTUR announced a partnership with the launch of EXPOTUR.TRAVEL. As the first major travel and tourism event to be officially named .travel, EXPOTUR and Tralliance Corporation formally addressed the travel and tourism community in San Jose, Costa Rica today. http://www.miamiherald.com/971/story/534303.html http://www.miamiherald.com/971/story/534303.html Thu, 15 May 2008 11:05 EDT As National Safe Boating Week kicks off (May 17-23), the Personal Watercraft Industry Association (PWIA) today applauds Florida boaters for contributing to a 33 percent decrease in the number of personal watercraft (PWC) accidents on the water from 2003 to 2007. Meanwhile, the total number of registered PWC in the state increased approximately 28 percent during that same time period. Still, because most boating accidents are preventable, PWIA reminds Florida boaters this National Safe Boating Week of steps they can take to improve boating safety this summer. http://www.miamiherald.com/971/story/534270.html http://www.miamiherald.com/971/story/534270.html Thu, 15 May 2008 10:45 EDT From "la dolce vita" to "la dolce value," Costa, Europe's Number One Cruise Line, brings the best value and experience in the Mediterranean to travelers this summer with fares aboard the Costa Serena beginning at just $649 per person on select sailings. Ports of call on the seven-night voyages aboard the ship, which departs every Sunday from Venice include Bari, Katakolon, Izmir, Istanbul and Dubrovnik. http://www.miamiherald.com/971/story/534242.html http://www.miamiherald.com/971/story/534242.html Thu, 15 May 2008 10:15 EDT At CardTech SecurTech 2008, Iana Bohmer, identity management director at Northrop Grumman, a Transglobal Secure Collaboration Program (TSCP - http://www.tscp.org) member, will discuss how to establish secure data sharing methods across thousands of companies and international borders. http://www.miamiherald.com/971/story/534186.html http://www.miamiherald.com/971/story/534186.html Thu, 15 May 2008 09:25 EDT Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club is reaching out to families this summer with tremendous values on their spacious, condo-style suites, and the opening of a new 9-hole family walking course. In partnership with NIKE, the Fox Squirrel family walking course was created for all ages -- no golf skills required. This 9-hole, par 32, 850 yard walking course, will open at 4 pm each afternoon (beginning Memorial Day Weekend) at no charge to resort guests, providing the perfect option to get the whole family together to relax and enjoy the great summer weather. Guests can also play miniature golf, take daily golf and tennis clinics (junior clinics are offered as well as adult) and sharpen their putting skills on a 9-hole natural grass putting course. This new family recreation area also offers shuffleboard, basketball and beach volleyball and all of these activities are offered at no charge. Families are also sure to love the NIKE Golf & Tennis Shop offering a complete line of junior's golf, tennis and resort wear and accessories, as well as club rentals for adults and juniors of all ages from toddlers to teens for a nominal fee. Kids can even keep their Nike golf ball at the end of the day as a souvenir of a great time together. http://www.miamiherald.com/971/story/534165.html http://www.miamiherald.com/971/story/534165.html Thu, 15 May 2008 09:10 EDT As construction of Hearthside Grove (Hearthside), northern Michigan's first true luxury Motorcoach resort, is underway -- the developers unveil a feature which allows a first-hand glimpse of the upscale property: the 3-D virtual tour. http://www.miamiherald.com/971/story/534164.html http://www.miamiherald.com/971/story/534164.html Thu, 15 May 2008 09:10 EDT As construction of Hearthside Grove (Hearthside), northern Michigan's first true luxury Motorcoach resort, is underway - the developers unveil a feature which allows a first-hand glimpse of the upscale property: the 3-D virtual tour. http://www.miamiherald.com/971/story/533192.html http://www.miamiherald.com/971/story/533192.html Wed, 14 May 2008 16:39 EDT LeaseTrader.com, the company that helps consumers with car lease transfers, announces its monthly Index for April, with the BMW 3 Series again reaching the top of the list of America's most preferred leased vehicle. http://www.miamiherald.com/971/story/533065.html http://www.miamiherald.com/971/story/533065.html Wed, 14 May 2008 15:34 EDT Ingersoll-Rand Company Limited (NYSE: IR) and Trane Inc. (NYSE: TT) announced today that James V. Gelly, senior vice president and chief financial officer of Ingersoll Rand, will discuss Ingersoll Rand's businesses and its proposed acquisition of Trane starting at 1:15 p.m., EDT, Monday, May 19, at the Electrical Products Group (EPG) of New York's Annual Conference in Longboat Key, Fla. http://www.miamiherald.com/971/story/532764.html http://www.miamiherald.com/971/story/532764.html Wed, 14 May 2008 10:51 EDT Because interest in its previously announced Big Band theme cruise has been so high, MSC Cruises is bringing the theme cruise back for an encore with special oceanview stateroom rates. http://www.miamiherald.com/971/story/532742.html http://www.miamiherald.com/971/story/532742.html Wed, 14 May 2008 10:26 EDT The recent passing of the first federal pool and spa safety law amplifies the need for higher education of Pool and Spa Operators. There are many things that can go wrong if the water is not properly cared for and the facility is not properly maintained. "The key to assuring a safe and enjoyable experience when people are swimming is directly connected to the higher education of those who maintain the pools and spas. It is critical now, more than ever," says Connie Sue Centrella, Program Director of the Keiser University online Aquatic Engineering Technology degree program. The protection and safety of guests at hotels, condominiums, and aquatic facilities, as well as private pools has gained recent public attention with the passing of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act of 2007. http://www.miamiherald.com/971/story/532660.html http://www.miamiherald.com/971/story/532660.html Wed, 14 May 2008 09:08 EDT Just in time to plan summer road trips, AAA has launched enhancements to the TripTik(R) Travel Planner, available at AAA.com. Features that have been added to the popular online mapping tool include the capability to create custom maps, a new travel guide section, easier navigation and an improved route modification tool. The TripTik Travel Planner provides travelers 24/7 access to AAA's proprietary travel information, premier mapping information and booking capabilities -- everything needed to plan an entire trip. http://www.miamiherald.com/971/story/531751.html http://www.miamiherald.com/971/story/531751.html Tue, 13 May 2008 17:02 EDT Online Vacation Center Holdings Corp. (OTCBB:ONVC) announced its results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008 today. http://www.miamiherald.com/971/story/531678.html http://www.miamiherald.com/971/story/531678.html Tue, 13 May 2008 16:22 EDT Bluegreen Corporation (NYSE: BXG), a leading provider of Colorful Places to Live and Play(R), today announced that John M. Maloney, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer, and Anthony M. Puleo, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, are scheduled to present at the Seventh Annual JMP Securities Research Conference on Monday, May 19, 2008 at 8:30 am PT / 11:30 am ET. The conference will take place at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in San Francisco, CA. http://www.miamiherald.com/971/story/531422.html http://www.miamiherald.com/971/story/531422.html Tue, 13 May 2008 12:08 EDT Why would someone want to travel during Hurricane Season? According to an early season prediction from Colorado State Professor Dr. William Gray and his forecasting team, the 2008 Hurricane Season is predicted to be less active than 2007. Potential high winds can mean even higher travel savings, according to BookIt.com (www.BookIt.com), an online travel company specializing in Caribbean and Mexico travel packages. http://www.miamiherald.com/971/story/531311.html http://www.miamiherald.com/971/story/531311.html Tue, 13 May 2008 10:28 EDT Nikki Beach Hotels & Resorts has announced that the Caribbean island of Roatan is the latest location chosen to become home to an ultra-exclusive Nikki Beach Resort & Spa. Scheduled to open in fall 2010, Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Roatan, located in Honduras' stunning Bay Islands, will deliver over-the-top luxury and the brand's signature Nikki style with more than 100 luxury suites, penthouses and ocean view villas; a lavish spa; a mega-yacht marina and an 11-acre interactive nature park and reserve. http://www.miamiherald.com/971/story/531287.html http://www.miamiherald.com/971/story/531287.html Tue, 13 May 2008 10:08 EDT Turbine Truck Engines, Inc. ('TTE') (OTCBB:TTEG) announced today that the company has reluctantly decided to cancel an intended merger with High Point Transport Inc. ('HPTI') due to HPTI's inability to supply the funding commitment as detailed in the definitive Merger and Exchange Agreement dated February 11, 2007. http://www.miamiherald.com/971/story/531225.html http://www.miamiherald.com/971/story/531225.html Tue, 13 May 2008 09:38 EDT The Builders Association of South Florida has honored ICON Vallarta, a new $200 million luxury development in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, with 12 BEST Awards, giving industry recognition to the project's quality, craftsmanship, and the innovative interior design work of Yoo by Philippe Starck.