Indian Wells, CA (PRWEB) February 16, 2012

For families looking for that light at the end of the winter tunnel, the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa has warm, welcoming fun lined up for Spring Break. Starting March 18 to April 15, this Indian Wells resort will feature daily supervised games including musical chairs, tug of war, tag and more. Everyone can get into the fun at Craft Zone with cookie coloring, frame and tote decorating and bracelet making. Other activities include a special waterslide and bounce house set up on the resort grounds and family movies for hours of play poolside. The fire pits are great evening gathering places where families can tell stories and eat S’mores.

Camp Oasis, for kids aged 5-12, will be open daily, giving parents a chance to relax poolside, enjoy a couples massage, or perhaps get in a round at Indian Wells Golf Resort. Camp hours are 9 a.m. to noon and activities include arts and crafts, nature hikes, games and more. At night, Camp Oasis transforms into the hippest hang-out around with activities ranging from pillowcase painting to flashlight tag, with lots of music, storytelling and delicious kid-friendly dinners from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Call 760-773-4444 for specific Camp Oasis information and scheduling.

Adults can enjoy some playtime too, with unique Palm Springs day spa treatments including the Esmeralda Signature Massage or Spa Garden Massage. Stir Lounge will be open every Friday and Saturday evenings for dancing to a live DJ. The Lobby Bar and Glo Sushi are perfect venues to gather with friends or to revel in a romantic hour.    

Over Easter weekend, guests can reserve a “bunny tuck-in” at bedtime, and the Easter Bunny will make an early appearance at breakfast on Saturday to greet the little guest set. Sunday will feature an enormous Easter egg hunt on the resort’s beautiful lawns.

A stay at the resort will be at the center of the action but many local events and attractions complement that perfect getaway. From Fashion Week 2012 and Broadway musicals at McCallum Theatre to a wine and music series at The Garden on El Paseo and animal adventures at The Living Desert, there’s something for everyone in the California desert.                        

Package information and rates over Spring Break month for this Indian Wells and Palm Springs family resort are available on the website, or by calling (760) 773-4444.                            

About Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa

Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa, a member of the Marriott group, invites guests to discover the extraordinary within a distinctive desert setting. Located in the prestigious community of Indian Wells and nestled into the foothills of the Santa Rosa Mountains, the four-star Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa is a highly sought after location for social events and meetings, boasting 560 beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites along with more than 100,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor function space, all of which feature breathtaking views of the mountains or pool area. The resort offers award-winning dining and entertainment options, luxurious spa and salon with state-of-the-art fitness center, unique pool experience with sandy beach and waterfalls, Camp Oasis Kids Club and world-class tennis and golf amenities nearby.

Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa, 44-400 Indian Wells Lane, Indian Wells, CA 92210-8708, (760) 773-4444, http://www.marriott.com/pspsr. Follow Renaissance Esmeralda on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/renaissanceesmeralda and Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/RenEsmeralda.

About Renaissance Hotels

Renaissance Hotels is an upscale brand with more than 150 properties in 34 countries that speaks to passionate travelers in search of authentic local discoveries when traveling for business or leisure. Renaissance Hotels has recently welcomed several new “gems” to its global collection — the historic        five-star St Pancras Renaissance in London, the exotic Renaissance Sanya Resort & Spa in burgeoning China, the urban boutique Renaissance Atlanta Midtown and the sexy Renaissance Sao Paulo. These hotels join a rich portfolio defined by distinctive and well-known icons such as the Mayflower Renaissance Hotel in Washington, D.C., the Eden Roc Miami Beach Resort & Spa and the Renaissance Paris Vendome Hotel.

To make reservations and for more information visit http://www.renaissancehotels.com. Follow Renaissance on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/RenaissanceHotels, on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/RenHotels and via the RLife blog at http://www.therenaissancelife.com.

About Marriott International

Marriott International is a leading lodging company with more than 3,400 lodging properties in 68 countries and territories. Marriott International operates and franchises hotels under the Marriott, JW Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, Renaissance, Residence Inn, Courtyard, TownePlace Suites, Fairfield Inn, SpringHill Suites Inn and Bulgari brand names; develops and operates vacation ownership resorts under the Marriott Vacation Club, The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club, The Ritz-Carlton Residences and Grand Residences by Marriott brands; operates Marriott Executive Apartments; provides furnished corporate housing through its Marriott ExecuStay division; and operates conference centers. The company is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland USA, and had approximately 137,000 employees at 2009 yearend. It is recognized by Fortune magazine as one of the best companies to work for, and by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as Partner of the Year since 2004. In fiscal year 2009, Marriott International reported sales from continuing operations of nearly $ 11 billion. For more information, please visit our web site at http://www.marriott.com.

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Denver, Colorado (PRWEB) February 10, 2012

Denver Comic Con and Literary Conference is excited to announce a legion of celebrity guests, renowned comic book talent and international exhibitors for the Mile High City’s first full scale comic and pop culture convention. The 3 day event will kick off on Father’s Day weekend with a cast of talent that reads like the who’s who of Hollywood Heroes, Sci Fi, and Animation, including; Kristin Bauer (True Blood), Michael Uslan (Exec. Producer – The Dark Knight Rises, The Dark Knight, Batman Begins), Billy West (Futurama, Ren & Stimpy, Looney Tunes), Tom Kane (Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Wolverine and the X-Men, The Powerpuff Girls), Jasika Nicole (FRINGE, She’s Out of My League, Take the Lead), Mark Ryan (Transformers), Steven Seagle (Ben 10, Generator Rex, Ultimate Spider-Man), and Greg Weisman (Gargoyles, The Spectacular Spider-Man, Young Justice). Exciting new comic book guests include Eisner Award winner Georges Jeanty (Buffy The Vampire Slayer), Amy Reeder (Batwoman, Madame Xanadu, Fool’s Gold), Mike Grell (Green Arrow, Green Lantern, Action Comics), Peter Gross (Unwritten, Lucifer, Book’s of Magic), Ethan Nicolle (Axe Cop, Chumble Puzz) and Golden Age artist Allen Bellman (Captain America Comics, The Human Torch, Sub-Mariner Comics) among others.

Since September 2011, the locally based Comic Book Classroom (an after school program teaching underserved children to read through comics) has gradually built an impressive roster of talent for their largest fundraiser to date – Denver Comic Con. Set to take place at the Colorado Convention Center in trendy downtown Denver, the benefit boasts a high caliber celebrity lineup coupled with education and literary opportunities spanning the five days surrounding Father’s Day weekend.

In just a few short months, CBC has amassed over 275 local volunteers for the pop culture conference, highlighting the best and brightest artists of Denver and from around the world, with an array of programming opportunities, colorful exhibitions, and the recent addition of Tokyo Japan’s own Manga University (Manga Publisher and educator). Denver Comic Con also boasts visually appealing appearances from the cosplay community (elaborately costumed capers), video gaming competitions, workshops, autograph signings, and special programming, all culminating in a fan-centric awards ceremony on the last day of the con. All of the proceeds raised from the Denver Comic Con will benefit the CBC, which is currently active in 8 Colorado area schools.

Throughout the weekend the comic convention will feature an overwhelming number of celebrity guests ranging from the red carpet to the book publishing bullpen. With a number of respected names already listed, the convention is putting its best foot forward for its first year including Kristen Bauer best known as Pam, the icy, foul-mouthed, scene-stealing vampire on HBO’s hit series, True Blood. The three day event will also feature Michael Uslan, best known for his Hollywood credits in the Batman franchise such as the The Dark Knight and the much anticipated trilogy-ending finale, The Dark Knight Rises. He is a perfect fit for the con as he is an authority on comic book history as instructor of the first accredited university courses on comic books (Indiana University 1971) as well as the first textbook on comic books (The Comic Book in America).

The Denver Comic Con will also feature a number of big guns from the animation world including star voice actors Billy West and Tom Kane. West is best known for his voice-work on Ren & Stimpy, Doug and Futurama where he originated fan favorites, Philip J. Fry (Futurama) and Stimpy (Ren and Stimpy). Tom Kane, best known as the Voice of Yoda in Star Wars The Clone Wars, has a tremendous vocal range that has led to a busy career. Every week, he records literally dozens of movie trailers, commercials, network TV promos, video games and cartoons. In addition to voicing Yoda, he has voiced lead roles in The Powerpuff Girls, Robot Chicken, Kim Possible, The Avengers, Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends, Iron Man, The Wild Thornberrys, Wolverine and the X-Men and many more. Lastly, Colorado’s own Steven T. Seagle will be returning to Denver for a spotlight appearance at the con. Seagle is a comic book and television writer known for his work as the creator of the international boys’ action series BEN-10 franchise and his numerous shows are part of regular programming on the Cartoon Network and in a forthcoming series from Marvel/Disney.

Preceding the Denver Comic Con on June-13th-15th, event producers are also hosting a one-of-a-kind literary conference featuring keynote speaker Scott McCloud and special guests, James Bucky Carter, Robert Weiner and Charles Hatfield for the inaugural Rocky Mountain Conference on Comics and Graphic Novels at the Hyatt Regency directly across from the Convention Center. Attendees will have the opportunity to discuss the academics of graphic storytelling with some of the nation’s top comic-centric literary talent and scholars.

The Denver Comic Con and Literary Conference is set to take place on Father’s Day weekend on June 13th-17th. For ticketing information, hotel discounts and for up-to-date announcements about the convention check out the official website at http://www.denvercomiccon.com and http://www.comicbookclassroom.org to learn more.

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COMPLETE ARTIST AND GUEST LIST:

Movies/TV Guests:

Kristin Bauer

Jasika Nicole

Michael Uslan

Mark Ryan

Animation Guests:

Billy West

Tom Kane

Steven Seagle

Greg Weisman

Comic Book Guests:

Barry Kitson

Jason Aaron

James O’Barr

Gail Simone

Bob Layton

Georges Jeanty

Amy Reeder

Rebekah Isaacs

Mike Grell

Mike Allred

Peter Gross

Michael Zulli

Ed Stein

Mike Keefe

Sean Gordon Murphy

Allen Bellman

Mike Baron

Katie Cook

Ethan Nicolle

Noah Van Sciver

Zach Howard

David Uslan

Ron Fortier

Literary Guests:

Scott McCloud

James Bucky Carter

Robert Weiner

Charles Hatfield

ABOUT DENVER COMIC CON: DCC/LC is Denver’s premiere fan experience, covering the worlds of comic books, film, and related media, taking place June 15-17, 2012 at the Colorado Convention Center. For the latest news and information, visit http://www.denvercomiccon.com

ABOUT THE LITERARY CONFERENCE: The Rocky Mountain Conference on Comics and Graphic Novels serves as the literary conference component of Denver Comic Con and will take place from June13-15, 2012. RMCGG is devoted solely to the scholarly study and teaching of the sequential arts, and is currently accepting proposals from nearly any field of study and across the disciplines, such as art, theory, history, and pedagogy. Please see http://www.denvercomiccon.com/literarycon/call-for-papers/for more details.

ABOUT COMIC BOOK CLASSROOM: Comic Book Classroom is a nonprofit organization that educates through alternative approaches to literacy, learning, and character development. CBC creates programs for underserved students, schools, and communities via comic books, graphic novels, and related media. CBC’s Executive Director, Illya Kowalchuk, M.Ed., will run the educational programming for the convention. CBC is the organizer and producer for the DCC/LC. http://www.comicbookclassroom.org

Contact:

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Lifetime Free Listings on www.bobzio.com

Palm Springs, CA (PRWEB) February 16, 2012

Indio California Vacation Rentals are in high demand on http://www.bobzio.com. Bobzio.com is a co-op of vacation rental owners, home exchanges and area services. Bobzio.com announces free lifetime listings for owners of Indio California vacation rentals who list their properties on Bobzio.com

Each owner will get unlimited photos, video upload, interactive reservation calender, Google map and email contact form. Soon all owners will be able to accept credit card payments without fees. Travelers will also have insurance against loss of deposits. All of this is without fee for a lifetime property listing.

Bobzio.com is only several months old but is growing fast. More users are discovering the advantages of searching for rentals based on activities such as golf, theme parks, scuba diving and any activity imaginable, including surfing. Bobzio.com, being a co-op, is owned by the members. The ownership role will be determined when the first 20,000 have joined. There will not be a better time to get in on an opportunity like this that could save up to $ 1000 each year in subscription costs. Jump on board. The sooner the better.

Here is a link to a YouTube video showing how easy it is to start a listing: http://youtu.be/qOwKNH0c7Gg.

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The Book and the iPhone App

(PRWEB) December 1, 2010

There’s no doubt that queuing is the tedious part of a theme park visit. However there are now some new products which specifically target the boredom of those long zigzagging lines.

Things to Do In Theme Park Queues comes as a book or iPhone app and contains more than 120 activities that can be played in the crowded queuing conditions of any busy theme park.

The award winning author, Scott Wegener, lives in Melbourne, Australia, which is a long way from any theme park with a long queue, but suggests that it may be the reason these products came to be.

“Writing these activities helped me feed the cravings I have between visits to large theme parks, like Disneyland,” he says. “I love thinking about theme parks and this gave me an excuse to constantly picture myself in the queues of my favourite park attractions. I’d play out the ideas that came to mind of how I’d entertain myself and the friends I’d imaginarily taken to the park with me.”

Being an only child may have helped develop Scott’s creativeness for generating entertainment.

“I can’t recall the last time I was bored,” he muses.

” I’ve never personally had any difficulty in entertaining myself in any situation, alone or with friends. Hopefully these products will help those who have to visit theme parks at peak times to endure, if not enjoy, the queuing experience. They’ll have this large collection of ideas of what someone who doesn’t get bored would do in their situation.”

As well as the categorised activities, the book and iPhone app also contain many tips for a theme park visit, such as how to avoid queues, packing checklist, and how to conquer a fear of roller coasters. There’s also a large roller coaster trivia section, which includes things like attendance figures, historic milestones, lists of record-holding coasters and enough definitions of coaster inversions to send anyone loopy.

Scott suggests that if half the day at an amusement park is spent in queues, you can double the enjoyment of your theme park visit by making the queues fun too.

“I guess my ultimate aim could be to make the queuing more fun than the attraction,” he says.

“Can you imagine having people sitting on the attraction waiting eagerly to join the next queue? In respect for the large amount of money spent on attractions, I’ve made sure the activities are just a little less exciting than the attractions being queued for.”

For more information about these products, visit http://www.ThemeParkQueues.com

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Pier Morgan

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) February 07, 2012

Explore Talent, a premier online social-network for talented individuals in the entertainment industry, announced a new blog on their news site today, titled, “Piers Morgan Not a Fan of Madonna’s Super Bowl Half Time Show.” Explore Talent is a professional site that connects actors, models, musicians and dancers in the United States. The company posts blogs on their site so that members can stay up to date on celebrity news. The online community has been responsible for new collaborations and business ventures in entertainment. Explore Talent is responsible for countless models and actors getting acting auditions and modeling jobs by finding out about casting calls. Explore Talent also helps aspiring entertainment professionals further their careers with contests that showcase their profiles to members of the social media community. Furthermore, the Explore Talent site features celebrity videos, exclusive interviews with actors, actresses, and musicians, such as Joan Rivers, Usher, Akon and T-Pain.

The blog, (http://news.exploretalent.com/piers-morgan-not-a-fan-of-madonnas-super-bowl-half-time-show/) details that Piers Morgan stopped by the “Chelsea Lately” show yesterday, but the hot topic of conversation with the host, Chelsea Handler, wasn’t Morgan himself, but someone else entirely, Madonna. So what did the host of “Piers Morgan Tonight” on CNN have to say about the Material Girl, 53?

“That Super Bowl performance, it was like watching your mad drunken aunt at Christmas,” Morgan commented to Handler on the “Chelsea Lately” show. “Is it just me? I keep reading all these celebrities tweeting, saying, ‘Wasn’t she awesome?’ No, she wasn’t. She was gruesome.”

Morgan has not been a fan of the world-famous singer for some time now. When he appeared on “The View,” he also discussed his dislike for the singer, saying, “She’s just so irritating. I just cannot stomach an hour with Madonna, so she’s had to be banned from the show.”

Morgan continued to bash Madonna on the “Chelsea Lately” show, “I don’t like the woman and she doesn’t like me, but at least I’ve found I have got one common ground with Madonna. Neither of us have sung live at the Super Bowl.”

Explore Talent’s proprietary software and vast infrastructure is the most advanced entertainment-based technology of its kind. The site’s popularity is based on the fact that there are many ways for talent to network, make friends and connect with other industry players, participate in wide variety of contests and earn prizes for being active on the site. The easy access to a pool of six and a half million members attracts industry players who are posting every month about 50,000 new auditions and job openings which is 30 times more than any other site.

For more information on this blog, or Explore Talent, go to http://www.ExploreTalent.com.

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Whirlwind Steel Buildings, Inc. – Houston, TX

Houston, TX (PRWEB) February 14, 2012

Whirlwind Steel is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Fredrickson to the position of Vice President of Sales. Whirlwind Steel Buildings, Inc. is an industry leader in steel pre-engineered buildings and steel building components with manufacturing plants in Texas, Georgia, Minnesota and Oklahoma.

About Paul Fredrickson:

Fredrickson brings more than 30 years of sales experience to Whirlwind Steel. His most recent position was as VP of Sales & Marketing with Tampa-based Meadow Burke, a distributor of products for the construction industry. Meadow Burke is a division of Oldcastle, North America’s largest manufacturer of building products and materials. While there, he was responsible for significant sales growth, despite a depressed commercial construction market, and for developing and introducing new product lines to the market. Prior to his position with Meadow Burke, Fredrickson was VP of Sales and Marketing at Commercial Metals Company, a Dallas-based Fortune 500 company producing steel and fabricated metal products.

Fredrickson began his career with Northeast Ohio-based ERICO, Inc., where he spent 20 years in a number of sales positions. He holds a BA in Business Administration from Seattle Pacific University and an EMBA from Case Western Reserve University’s Weatherhead School of Management in Cleveland.

Says Fredrickson, “I’m excited to be joining a company with such a reputation for quality products and look forward to helping Whirlwind increase sales and expand its market base.”

Whirlwind’s president Ty Sturdivant adds: “Fredrickson’s experience working in the building products manufacturing and steel mill industries, and his extensive experience leading and growing the sales organizations within those industries give Paul the toolset required to lead the Components and Private Manufacturing Services sales effort. We look forward to future growth and success in our sales organization under Paul’s leadership.”

About Whirlwind Steel Inc.

Houston-based Whirlwind Steel Buildings, Inc. is an industry leading manufacturer of pre-engineered steel buildings and steel building components for the agricultural, commercial, industrial, institutional, residential and self-storage markets. Founded in 1955, the company has four manufacturing plants, in Texas, Georgia, Oklahoma and Minnesota. Products in the Components and Private Manufacturing Services division include metal roofing for residential, agricultural and business uses; self-storage units; boat docks; airplane hangars and steel municipal buildings.

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Hello Somebody with Kammok present Seryn during SXSW 2012.

Austin, TX (PRWEB) February 15, 2012

Hello Somebody, a Dallas based organization that supports multiple humanitarian campaigns, along with Kammok an outdoor recreational gear and equipment brand based in Austin that supports Malaria No More through direct product sales will host the event March 9, 2012 to honor Malaria No More and their steadfast commitment to fight malaria.

“2011 was an incredible year for us at Hello Somebody. We are more than excited to put on an amazing evening for the city of Austin with our good friends at Kammok that will benefit and honor the work and commitment of Malaria No More to end malaria deaths in Africa. We are fresh off of a trip to East Africa and are beginning to understand the hardships of living with the threat and struggles of the deadly, yet treatable disease.” Manny Martinez, Co-Founder of Hello Somebody

Malaria No More is working to make sure that every family in Africa has ready access to the tools they need to prevent, diagnose, and treat malaria. Malaria No More joins with African leaders in all sectors of society to engage audiences with a locally-driven message and change the way African families think about malaria.

Seryn, one of America’s brightest indie bands, cracked the Paste magazine top 50 albums of 2011 with “This Is Where We Are” in the 34th position. Opening for Seryn will be Austin’s own Lamar Stockton and the Mourning Doves, a country/folk band that is made up of some of Austin’s brightest emerging musicians including violinist Brian Batch from Alpha Rev. Ryan Edgar, an emerging talent from Dallas will be opening the evening. Ryan appears on the Hello Somebody compilation album that features The Rocket Summer, The Almost, and other national artists.

“I am extremely excited to showcase the musical talent of Seryn out of Denton, TX. I was fortunate enough to watch them perform multiple times in 2011 and each time their majestic sound blew me away. The fact that Josh Jackson Co-Founder/Editor-in-Chief of one of the most respected music magazines in the world (Paste Magazine) named them the best live act of SXSW 2011 speaks for itself. I know that with Seryn, Lamar Stockton and Ryan Edgar we will have a packed house to honor and share about the work Malaria No More is accomplishing in Africa.” Ty Clark Director of Marketing/Giving, Kammok

Hello Somebody and Kammok will be selling products during the event with a percentage of profits being donated to Malaria No More. There will also be product giveaways throughout the evening, featuring Hello Somebody’s fashionable watch collection that in 2011 were worn by celebrities, musicians, artists, and nationally recognized leaders as well as Kammok’s Roo (camping hammocks) that have been featured in numerous internationally recognized e-zines, blogs and news sources throughout the last year.

The event is on March 9, 2012 in the CTC International Garden at 1102 East Caesar Chavez in Austin, TX. The doors open at 7pm and the music will go from 8pm until 11pm. This event is sponsored by Hello Somebody, Kammok, Hops and Grain Brewery, 360 Vodka, and Cazamance Cafe. The evening is free to the public (all ages) and will be during the film portion of the annual music, film, and interactive SXSW conference and festival.

About Hello Somebody and Kammok.

Hello Somebody, based in Dallas TX, is an organization that exists to feed and educate children, by providing an avenue of knowledge, in order to break the cycle of poverty and hunger within their generation. Kammok is an outdoor recreational gear and equipment brand based in Austin TX, that specializes in producing high quality products that: Equip and Inspire people for Life Changing Adventure.

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Edgewood, WA (PRWEB) March 16, 2009

Many regular cruise passengers are becoming jaded with conventional cruises. They are now looking for an alternative, but don’t really know what other options are out there. And even if they did, there is no easy way to find out about the many different specialty cruises that are the perfect antidote to mainstream cruising. An exciting new trend, however, is underway.

Now consumers can discover just how convenient and helpful going to http://www.UncommonCruises.com can be when researching and planning a small ship cruise. “Absolutely everything is there in one spot,” says Patty Tanner of Vancouver, Canada. “My husband and I wouldn’t be caught dead on one of those big-box cruises. We much prefer going to out-of-the way destinations and we enjoy it more with a smaller group of fellow travelers.”

The Tanners recently returned from a safari to Kenya and are now looking at exploring Antarctica. “I had no idea there would be so many choices for cruises to Antarctica,” adds Mike Tanner. “We never knew this, but we discovered that you can visit Antarctica from either Australia or from Chile. And we can have the option of a tall ship, an ice breaker or a small ship cruise. We had no clue until we checked out this website.” “And their cruise advisors are so knowledgeable,” interjects Patty. “It’s such a relief talking to someone who has first-hand knowledge on the destination and the cruise you intend taking.”

Even the specialty cruise lines themselves find the website appealing. Profiles of these small ship cruise lines are as detailed as those found in their own corporate brochures. Star Clippers is one of them. One of almost 70 niche cruise companies found on the Uncommon Cruises website, they offer guests a tall-ship sailing experience on clipper ships that accommodate between 170 and 225 passengers. According to Dan Pedelaborde, Director of Incentives & National Accounts, West, for the cruise line, “This website is beautiful, and the Star Clippers content wonderfully presented.”

Towards the end of 2009, mainstream cruise line Royal Caribbean’s newest ship, Oasis of the Seas, will be launched. It will be one of the largest cruise ships ever built. There will be 16 decks and accommodate 5,400 passengers. “In effect, this vessel is the size of a small town,” says James Felton, Founder of Uncommon Cruises. His company is a travel center that focuses exclusively on specialty cruises, the opposite end of the spectrum to big-box ships like Oasis of the Seas.

In a press release issued last November, RCCL announced that their new vessel will have seven distinct neighborhoods. “Comparing a ship this size to a town isn’t that far-fetched,” observes Felton. “I suppose building one huge vessel is cheaper than seven small ones,” he added with an amused smile.

“We recognize our niche market is much smaller than the mainstream cruise marketplace. But it’s the encyclopedic scope of our website, our Advisors’ insider knowledge, and our vibrant online community that makes us successful,” says Felton. “Don’t get me wrong,” he adds, “I love any kind of cruise. But it’s the small ship cruise that gives me the most rewarding experience.” Judging by the variety of specialty cruises on this website, there certainly seems to be enough ‘uncommon’ cruise experiences from which to choose.

To learn more, visit http://www.UncommonCruises.com

About Uncommon Cruises®:

Uncommon Cruises® is the newest division of The Cruising Co. It is the only online travel center devoted exclusively to specialty cruises. Created to meet the growing need for an alternative to traditional, mainstream cruising, this niche cruise travel agency has developed a content-rich, web-based business that is encyclopedic in scope. Its intent is to act as a one-stop resource center for consumers interested in non-traditional cruising.

About Uncommon Cruises®:

Uncommon Cruises® is the newest division of The Cruising Co. It is the only online travel center devoted exclusively to specialty cruises. Created to meet the growing need for an alternative to traditional, mainstream cruising, this niche cruise travel agency has developed a content-rich, web-based business that is encyclopedic in scope. Its intent is to act as a one-stop resource center for consumers interested in non-traditional cruising. At the heart of the site is a comprehensive collection of unique and unusual destinations, cruises, vessels and cruise themes. But it is the dynamic online community and a bank vault of expertise offered up by the Specialty Cruise Advisors that help to round out the wealth of information available to those seeking more out of a cruise than a big-box cruise ship can offer.

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Totally Toronto

(PRWEB) February 14, 2012

On January 31, 2012 the Greater Toronto Hotel Association (GTHA) professionals reported a record high for hotel occupancy year over year since 2009. Analysis of data from the GTHA monthly occupancy statistic listings shows a close to 4% increase in 2012 versus 2009.

As Toronto launches its own Trump Hotel the Toronto accommodation sector celebrates a positive start to the New Year.

The Greater Toronto Hotel Association with over 170 members across the GTA reports hotel statistics for its members. Founded in 1925 these statistics allow the hotel members to work cohesively as a team in determining rate and projecting occupancy in order to service the 34,000 plus rooms in the Toronto area.

The Greater Toronto Hotel Association also serves as a platform for its members to work on issues of public policy and charitable ventures.

Revenue per average room is also at a four-year high for Greater Toronto Area (GTA) accommodations. It is evident that lodging options in the Toronto area have not compromised its price integrity due to the declining economy. 2012 looks to be a positive year in the Toronto hospitality industry.

Not surprisingly Tourism Toronto stats also reported a stellar 2011 for hotel occupancy results.    

Toronto is continually adding to its Luxury Hotel list with the recent launch of Trump Tower and the soon to be opening of Toronto’s Shangri-La Property in August 2012. The Ritz Carlton opened in 2011 offering variety to those seeking a five star property on the Toronto skyline.

Toronto accommodation options are many and offer the traveler choice of many price and styles of room. If a five star is not the preferred choice, there is a quite a selection of Toronto hotels, mid-range, economy and budget properties.

Toronto also has its share of bed and breakfast listings and a range of hostels. Variety is abundant in the GTA as is the option of neighborhood to visit and spend the night in.

For ease of accessing Toronto accommodation options Totally Toronto has listed the properties by category and neighborhoods on the Toronto website.

As Toronto continues to welcome new members to its hotel association in addition to the new rooms and options for the tourist, the business traveler, or even those simply wishing to spend a night away from home, Toronto has just what the consumer is demanding.

Totally Canada Inc., operating under the name ‘Totally Toronto’ is based in Toronto, Canada with a remote office in Barbados. The company was incorporated under the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) on September 23rd, 2010.

Totally Toronto aims to help local businesses shine alongside Toronto’s corporate titans.

By guiding visitors to your business on Totally Toronto, it will gain increased exposure online, before a visitor even steps outside their home, hotel or airplane.

Promoting all there is to know about Toronto – that’s Totally Toronto.

Media Contact

Founder and Managing Director

Brett Callaghan,

Totally Canada Inc. / Totally Toronto,

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Snorkeling in Destin is a Great Group Activity

Destin, FL (PRWEB) February 13, 2012

Planning a group vacation is fun, stressful and rewarding all at the same time. Trying to please all the group members is a difficult task since there is usually different ages and interests. Destin is a great destination to visit because there are so many different things to do that appeal to kids, teens, adults and seniors. When planning a group visit to Destin, here are some top activity recommendations that are sure to please.

1) Dolphin Tours – Dolphin tours are inexpensive, educational and exciting. There are several different ways to see dolphins, but its best to tour on a larger yacht that can accommodate larger group sizes. Certain vessels in Destin can take up to 150 passengers such as the Miss Florida or Hannah Marie.

2) Fishing Charters – There are all sorts of fishing charter companies that can accommodate both small and large groups. Charter fishing has been a Destin favorite for many years and visitors come from all over to fish. It’s best to book a private charter to guarantee a time and day, but the bargain hunters seek the head boats (aka party boats) for great prices. Head boats can typically take up to 50 passengers, but it can be pretty tight.

3) Snorkeling Tours – Snorkeling on the Destin Jetties is a great group activity that allows everyone to get wet and explore. There are several different companies that offer tours in the Destin area and most vessels can accommodate group sizes of 30 or more. It’s typically a better deal when the entire boat is booked opposed to buying individual tickets.    

4) Waterpark – Big Kahunas is Destin’s only waterpark, but it’s perfect for groups of all sizes. The waterpark has several amenities for groups including an open area for picnics, lockers, group attendants and on-site catering. The waterpark has over 40 different water attractions, miniature golf, go carts and thrill rides.

5) Beach Photography – Don’t leave Destin without getting the perfect group photo. Hire one of Destin’s professional photographers for a beach session.

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