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February 6, 2006 - This summer, travelers who combine any two consecutive Northern Europe cruise vacations aboard mv Discovery can enjoy free air, city sightseeing and added savings.

As part of the combination cruise promotion, passengers receive free air transportation from select East Coast cities, a complimentary full-day sightseeing tour in Cambridge, England, and Read more

February 6, 2006 - Le Blanc Spa Resort is pleased to announce its grand reopening following the passage of Hurricane Wilma in late October. To celebrate this event, the Cancun resort is introducing a Winter/Spring special that offers a 20% discount on new bookings when guests stay for three nights or more from now through April 22, 2006.

A Le Blanc Spa Resort vacation package includes luxurious all-suite Read more

February 2, 2006 - Pamper your senses as you indulge yourself with a vacation that mixes the ocean's cool breezes, the sun's warming rays, a highly-drinkable Cabernet Franc and a lush Chardonnay. Is an international wine more to your liking or do you prefer an award-winning vintage from Virginia? At the Virginia Beach wine festivals, savor the best of both.

On May 20th, celebrate the season with luscious wines at the 3rd Annual Neptune's International Spring Wine Tasting. From noon until 6 p.m. at the 31st Street Park at the oceanfront, explore the world of fine wines featuring imported and domestic vintages. Sample the flavors and latest vintages of more than 60 wines from France, Spain, New Zealand, Australia, Italy, South America, Germany and Japan along with domestic vintages from California, Washington State, North Carolina and Virginia. As the ocean wave's splash and the sun shines, you will be able to swirl, swish, and sniff elegant Bordeaux, spicy Syrahs, and velvety Chardonnays. Along with the array of wines, delicious food and the tunes of Duncan and Danielle will make for a delightfully indulgent afternoon.

February 2006 - The new Laptop Pillow from Samsonite blends the best in bedding technology with the quality and durability synonymous with this celebrated brand. By applying memory foam, known for helping weary travelers get a good night sleep, to computer protection, Samsonite is paving the way for a new era of laptop carriers and messenger bags designed for style-conscious techies and business travelers on-the-go. This innovative concept is available through Samsonite's new line, which was unveiled at The Consumer Electronics Show in January 2006.

Changing the way the industry looks at travel and technology, Samsonite has a consumer-oriented approach to new product development. In a time where travelers can't leave their home or office without a mobile phone, PDA and laptop, Samsonite is making a statement by creating luggage and technology accessories for the mobile office.

Available in three distinct styles - hardshell case, top loading case, and a 2-in-1 messenger bag - there is a Laptop Pillow style to meet any computer users travel needs:

Hardshell EVA Laptop Pillow - Retailing for $80.00, this model is molded out of EVA with 420D 3-D weave fabric that has been laminated for extra protection. With a 1 inch thick memory foam cushion to protect your personal computer and zippers to provide compression holding it securely in place, this bag is nearly indestructible. This model is compact, lightweight and ideal for everyday use whether you're commuting to the office or traveling for business.

Case dimensions: 15.25" X 12.5" X 2.375"
Laptop dimensions: 14.5" x 12" x 1.5"
Weight: 2lb 8 oz

2 in 1 Messenger Bag - Retailing for $200.00, the messenger bag is made of durable 420D nylon with dimpled vinyl accents. With plenty of space for all of technology gadgets, the bag features hard-shell EVA organizer panels to protect cell phones, mp3 players and PDA's as well as the signature removable laptop sleeve made of protective memory foam. In addition, the bag offers ample storage space and pockets for personal belongings, files and notebooks and a comfortable gel padded shoulder strap for easy carrying.Read more

February 1, 2006 - St. Lucia's tourism product continues to thrive in 2006 with new direct service on Air Jamaica and United Airlines, 900 new hotel rooms available by spring - in addition to the existing 4,335 – and the 15th Anniversary celebration of the St. Lucia Jazz in May. In addition, St. Lucia's overall tourism arrivals increased by 6.5% from 2004 to 2005.

Feb 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Cupid is coming to town and is staying at Wynn Las Vegas. For its first Valentine's Day, Wynn Las Vegas is taking the traditional flowers and chocolates to the next level with several romantic options for lovers. From a day at the salon to a three-course meal, the ultimate romantic gifts are available at Wynn Las Vegas.

Salon Packages:
-- A Day of Pampering for HER: Every woman loves to be pampered, and the Read more

January 31, 2006 - During the month of February you can escape with your "special valentine" to the tranquil shores of West End, Grand Bahama Island where the white-sand beaches are lined with hammocks, the sunsets are ultra-romantic and the popular local dish is known as "the love potion of the ocean."

Old Bahama Bay Resort & Yacht Harbour is celebrating Read more

June 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hyatt Hotels Corporation and XM Satellite Radio today announced a multi-year agreement to provide XM Satellite Radio service free-of-charge in guestrooms at Hyatt hotels nationwide. Starting this fall, XM and Hyatt will work to deploy service to more than 50,000 Hyatt guest rooms in the continental U.S.

Hyatt is the first hotel chain to offer complimentary satellite radio at properties across the continental U.S. Hyatt guests will be able to listen to XM's 150-plus digital radio channels of commercial-free music and premier sports, news, talk, and entertainment on custom-designed XM tabletop radios located in each guestroom. An XM channel guide and promotional information will be available with the radios.

Together, the two companies will leverage the strength of their brand names to build awareness for each company's respective award-winning product offerings. Included in the cross-promotional activities will be special XM hardware offers for Hyatt's Gold Passport members, the company's frequent guest program.

"Hyatt is excited to be at the forefront of in-room entertainment technology," said Matt Adams, vice president of operations for Hyatt Hotels Corporation. "Being the first hotel company to offer the XM service chain-wide gives us a differentiating advantage over our upscale competitors. Our customers will have cutting-edge in-room radio technology and more than a hundred music and entertainment channels at their finger tips"

"History has shown us that when people try XM, they want to subscribe to XM," said Patricia Kesling, senior vice president of marketing and operations, XM Satellite Radio. "This long-term agreement will expose millions of Hyatt hotel guests to XM's outstanding programming.Read more