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Rose Just Short of Making History
Cybergolf - After concluding a what-could’ve-been-a-lifetime-score of 59, Justin Rose sat down with the media and discussed the 12-under-par 60 he shot during the opening round of the Funai Classic at the Walt Disney Resort. MODERATOR: Thank you, Justin, for

The latest Disney news
Orlando Sentinel - Pin-trading events to end at Disney resort hotels Disney pin-trading nights are coming to an end at Walt Disney World hotels, and some collectors wonder if it’s because of declining interest. Job cuts spark fear in Hollywood Never mind that movie

Eric Kinney, President
PRWeb - Guests save more than ever before. Travel Direct Corporation, an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner* For Walt Disney World Resort Vacations announces Advance Purchase Admission Ticket Savings increases For Walt Disney Resort Vacations. A family of

At the Winter Meetings: Oh Mickey, You re So Fine
New York Times - This year, the winter meetings are being held at a Disney resort, an appropriate enough setting for a yearly gathering that is part rumor, part hype and occasionally headline news. After all, is there any better place to discuss fantasy trades (three

Park Information
Mickey News - Staying at a Disney resort also gives you extra perks — such as early opening or late closing hours at the parks. EAT EARLY: Yes, you can enjoy some delicious meals, but it’s best to make an early reservation — with little ones I suggest between 5

TravelLog 
From the Times-Union and news services

Homeowner agreed to rules when he bought 
A reader writes: “The covenants, conditions and restrictions (governing documents) for my subdivision require that owners of boats, trailers and recreational…”

Colombia’s warlords decry prison transfer 
Jailed far-right warlords angrily protested their transfer to a maximum-security prison, accusing the Colombian government of trying to distract the public from a damaging scandal and saying the move threatened an ongoing peace process.

100-year-old marks day with three parties 
Madaline Limegrover Krater, of Largo, was treated to three birthday bashes to celebrate reaching the century mark.

Fatal Inertia On PS3 
Latest info and screens on ironically titled launch game

Condo-hotel to be built near Disney 
$200 million resort project scheduled to be finished in ‘09 Despite slowing condominium sales in Florida and sagging hotel occupancy in Orlando, a Central Florida developer is planning a full-service luxury condo-hotel in the Lake Buena Vista area.

Colombia to expose militia’s reach 
In Colombia’s corridors of power, the tension is almost palpable. People worry and wonder who might be the next target in a widening probe into connections between politicians and the country’s powerful right-wing militias that used terror and intimidation to impose their will on the population.

Art mingles with utopia in concept for futuristic town 
It’s safe to say that Melissa Henry’s vision of a vacation resort in Southern Nevada is unprecedented.

Turn Timeshare Tours into Vacations to Remember 
(ARA) - We’ve all seen the offers. Fabulous vacation packages in exciting destinations with wonderful resort accommodations - all at a price that’s too good to believe. So what’s the catch?

The best of the best, from Conde Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards… 
The best of the best, from Conde Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards for 2006: 1. Four Seasons Bali at Sayan (resort) 2. Buckland Manor, England (hotel)

Travel extras, 12/17 
YOU MUST BE DREAMING Have a spare $99,999 and still looking for just the right gift?

Rumour: PS3 Launch Slips Past March in Europe 
Fatal Inertia on PS3 - latest info on ironically titled launch game

100-year-old marks day with three parties 
Madaline Limegrover Krater, of Largo, was treated to three birthday bashes to celebrate reaching the century mark.

Fatal Inertia On PS3 
Latest info and screens on ironically titled launch game

Homeowner agreed to rules when he bought 
A reader writes: “The covenants, conditions and restrictions (governing documents) for my subdivision require that owners of boats, trailers and recreational…”

Ontario Resort Owners Expect A Strong Upcoming Winter Vacation Season 
Based on a number of the traditional indicators, cottage resort owners in Central Ontario are expecting another winter with strong bookings. (PRWeb Nov 30, 2006)

Resorts World at Sentosa to leverage on Genting to hit S$15b in tourism receipts 
SINGAPORE : Resorts World at Sentosa says it will leverage on Genting’s worldwide network to help hit its target of bringing in S$15 billion in tourism receipts annually by 2015.

Another city with NFL ideas
Los Angeles Times - As the Disney Resort has expanded with Downtown Disney and California Adventure, Garden Grove has added about 2,000 hotel rooms, a multiplex theater and several restaurants, hoping to capitalize. The city’s latest goal is to further develop its

At the Winter Meetings: Oh Mickey, You re So Fine
New York Times - This year, the winter meetings are being held at a Disney resort, an appropriate enough setting for a yearly gathering that is part rumor, part hype and occasionally headline news. After all, is there any better place to discuss fantasy trades (three

Annie Jennings
PRWeb - Guests save more than ever before. Travel Direct Corporation, an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner* For Walt Disney World Resort Vacations announces Advance Purchase Admission Ticket Savings increases For Walt Disney Resort Vacations. A family of

A Christmas gift
Bucks Free Press - The money will send Ella Edwards and Kimberley Claassen from Marlow, and Samantha Hughes from Derbyshire, on the trip of a lifetime. The trio were originally booked to go on a weekend trip to the Disney resort organised by the Thomas Ball Children’s

The latest Disney news
Orlando Sentinel - Pin-trading events to end at Disney resort hotels Disney pin-trading nights are coming to an end at Walt Disney World hotels, and some collectors wonder if it’s because of declining interest. Job cuts spark fear in Hollywood Never mind that movie

Park Information
Mickey News - Staying at a Disney resort also gives you extra perks — such as early opening or late closing hours at the parks. EAT EARLY: Yes, you can enjoy some delicious meals, but it’s best to make an early reservation — with little ones I suggest between 5

All talk and no action
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - At least that allowed the Brewers to pay their room service bill at the overpriced Disney resort, including a three-pot tray of coffee that came to $120. Melvin said he preferred to keep three openings on his 40-man roster to allow for the signing of

Rose Just Short of Making History
Cybergolf - After concluding a what-could’ve-been-a-lifetime-score of 59, Justin Rose sat down with the media and discussed the 12-under-par 60 he shot during the opening round of the Funai Classic at the Walt Disney Resort. MODERATOR: Thank you, Justin, for

The Barcelo Punta Cana Resort Offers New Guest Amenities & Services for the Winter Season 
The Barcelo Punta Cana Resort in the Dominican Republic is welcoming guests for the winter holiday season with enhanced services, new amenities and refurbished facilities.

Bowl trip? See more than the game 
Many local football fans will be heading south in a few weeks: University of Kentucky followers to Nashville to watch the Wildcats take on Clemson in the Music City Bowl, and University of Louisville faithful to Miami, where the Cardinals play Wake Forest’s Demon Deacons in the FedEx Orange Bowl. Here are some suggested places to eat and things to do when you’re not cheering on your teams.

Genting to Build 2nd Singapore Casino 
Singapore on Friday awarded its second casino resort contract to Genting International, whose 5.2 billion Singapore dollar (US$3.38 billion; euro2.54 billion) proposal promises to lure family tourists with a Universal Studios theme park and a huge outdoor marine park.

Guys Just Wanna Have Fun at Harbor Beach Marriott Resort and Spa 
Harbor Beach Marriott Resort and Spa’s Fishing Mancation Package Boasts Bucket of Beers, Offshore Fishing Expedition on a Private Charter, Renowned Chef to Cook Your Catch & More (PRWeb Dec 6, 2006)

2006 Awards Banquet, Go Kart Race Just Around the Corner
Who Won - Special room rates of $55 per night have been established with the newly renovated Double Tree Hotel & Resort, located in the same parking lot as the convention center, and $55 at the Quality Inn Oceanfront. All Virginia Motor Speedway drivers, crews

Briny Breezes may sell for $510M
South Florida Business Journal - Conceptual development plans include high-end condominiums, as well as townhomes, a boutique condo-hotel resort property and a marina. The community would also include retail space, commercial space, restaurants, green space and parks. “We’ve only

INDUSTRY NEWS & PEOPLE June 2006
Business Travel Executive - The Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE) has named JoAnne Lloyd regional director for Europe, Middle East and Africa. Her appointment is effective on June 5. With 18 years of experience in corporate travel, Lloyd comes to ACTE from Reed

Marriott International Reports Strong Third Quarter Results;
PR Newswire - 14 186,154 181,599 4,555 The Ritz-Carlton 60 58 2 19,382 18,907 475 Renaissance Hotels & Resorts 137 137 - 48,228 48,137 91 Bulgari Hotel & Resort 1 1

On Comet, on Cupid! On Dunder! On Mifflin! And to all a good night
Chicago Tribune, United States - Dec 12, 2006… various looks that flit by on his rubbery face when he realizes he won t taking his favorite lady to Jamaica s finest all-inclusive resort (”All-inclusive …

Almond Resorts sets March opening for third Barbados property
Travel Weekly (subscription), NJ - Dec 5, 2006The all-inclusive resort on Barbados’ south coast is undergoing a $30 million expansion and renovation project that includes a 100-room addition that will open …

Jamaica Wins Best of Caribbean Award
Government of Jamaica, Jamaica Information Service, Jamaica - Nov 18, 2006… won ‘Best Beach’; Royal Caribbean, which was awarded ‘Best Cruise Line’ and Beaches Turks and Caicos Resort, which got the nod for ‘Best All-Inclusive Resort’. …

The glory days of West End
The Freeport News, Bahamas - Nov 29, 2006… all-inclusive vacation resorts such as Sandals and Breezes became popular in The Bahamas, West End had what was essentially an all-inclusive resort in Butlin …

Ontario Auditor’s report shows irregularities
Global National, Canada - Dec 5, 2006… Executives at one Children’s Aid Society were found to be spending money on SUVs worth $59,000, expensive foreign trips to an all-inclusive resort in the …

SMOOTH GROOVES TRAVEL: Culinary Tourism …
Eurweb.com, CA - Nov 22, 2006… I was fortunate to stay at the Sandals Halcyon Beach all-inclusive resort, the smallest of three Sandals locations near the Rodney Bay Village (the others are …

C.S.I. - C-11
Dorchester Reporter - No, pal, they’ll be spending the night at the C-11 spa resort. The suspect’s vehicle, suitcase and small Sentry safe were held for further examination. If only they had obeyed the speed limit. October 25, 9:40 p.m. Several

Montenegro sets its sights high
Southeast European Times - the actual situation is more complex. Slovenes, for instance, have developed a new coastal hotel in Sveti Stefan. An Irish interest has bought Hotel Fjord in Kotor and Britain’s Beppler and Jacobson has made a large investment in a spa resort in

Parvati Shallow the fifteenth castaway to exit ‘Survivor: Cook Islands
Reality TV World - The castaways would have ten minutes to try and fill their buckets with as mud as possible, with the three castaways who filled their individual buckets with the most mud winning a two-night trip to a luxury spa resort. The challenge’s first place

Supporting medical tourism at The Farm
Manila Bulleting Online - But it is also a luxurious five-star spa resort, boasting of Asia s only gourmet living foods restaurant, “The Vegan Restaurant” (formerly called the 85/15 Restaurant which reflects the ratio of raw to cooked foods provided every meal time). It

Luxury hotel not such a steal
Desert Sun - Today, the site with steel bar reinforcements poking out of the cement base to prepare for construction ahead looks like a small city of skyscrapers. And last week the tribe that also owns and operates Spa Resort Casino in Palm Springs sold $230

Red Rock Offers Luxury After Long Drive
wnbc.com - However, if you are looking for a true luxury spa resort style getaway you will absolutely not be able to do better for the money in this city. Forget Wynn Las Vegas , Bellagio and the Venetian , all of which charge similar prices — there’s no way a

PGA Tour, WGCs going to China
GolfWeek - The European Tour is taking the Seve Trophy to the Heritage Golf & Spa Resort, about 30 miles away from The K Club, in 2007 and 2009. The Seve Trophy is matches between Great Britain & Ireland and continental Europe. Perhaps the most biting

Business & Investment: Vietnam Inks $5.6Bln Contracts with APEC
TMCnet - Truong Thinh Company and the US-based NRG also reached another credit loan of $15 million to develop the ecological Sun Spa Resort A $100 million agreement to upgrade Cai Lan port was inked between Vinalines and SSA Marine The Vietnam-US two agreements

Tsunami survivor goes back to help
Detroit Free Press - The heavily damaged Le Meridien Khao Lak Beach and Spa Resort has planted 100,000 trees and restored many of its 240 rooms in a $20-million effort to return the area to something of its former glory. “Restoring the hotel? That was simple. You just

Foreign Lobbies Took the Guise Of Nonprofits
Washington Post - Early last year, two little-known nonprofit groups paid for Rep. John T. Doolittle (R-Calif.) and his 12-year-old daughter to travel to South Korea and Malaysia. Their last stop was the Berjaya Beach & Spa Resort on the Malaysian island of Langkawi