Comment on Vacation rental website claims Colorado towns' tax hunt is "illegal"

The solution is easy - just pay your damn taxes. If you are a rental owner, you must do this - or it will catch up to you. Also, post links to your rental listing sites on a free directory like this one: http://vacation-rental-directory.com/

Valerie Wilson Travel Commemorates 30 Years Kicking Off Celebratory Campaign With Book Launch, Client Events, and ...

NEW YORK, Feb. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Thirty years ago, Valerie Ann Wilson, unable to find a travel agency that met her needs and expectations, decided to open a travel company to offer what she believed ...

Intercontinental Hotels Group Mobilizes Internal Talent With Taleo in Biggest Ever Recruitment Drive

DUBLIN, CA-- - Taleo Corporation the global leader of SaaS-based Talent Management solutions, is heralding the InterContinental Hotels Group as the front runner in global talent mobility, as the leading ...

Research and Markets: Regal Hotels International Holdings Ltd: Company Profile and SWOT Analysis

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Regal Hotels International Holdings Ltd.: Company Pro

Firm-paid travel for spouse a tax dilemma

Q: I travel a lot for business and sometimes have to stay out of town over a weekend because I have ...

Lloyds TSB Current Accounts Extend Insurance to Protect Against Travel Disruption

ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM-- - From 01 February this year all Lloyds TSB Silver, Gold, Platinum and Premier current account customers will be automatically covered for any disruption to their travel as part ...

Travel advice: saving money on a city break

Think you can't afford a few days in a city as well as a summer holiday? Here are some tips that might change your mind.

New Mexico cruises 65-49

Kendall Williams scored 18 points and Tony Snell added 13 to lead New Mexico to a 65-49 victory over Boise State...

Pet Travel Announces Partnership with Datamars

Pet Travel has offered microchips and scanners to traveling pet owners for over 5 years. Through a recent partnership with Datamars, a global leader in pet identification, these devices will be available to vets, breeders, shelters and other businesses serving the pet industry at significant savings and convenience. ...

Hotel Gift Voucher Programme Unveiled by Banyan Tree Resorts

Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts announces the launch of a new online gifting programme that enables users to purchase hotel gift vouchers, ranging from US $50-3,000, to be used at all participating Banyan Tree resorts, Banyan Tree Gallery retail outlets and Banyan Tree Spas worldwide.Singapore (PRWEB) February 06, 2012 Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts unveils a new online gifting programme that ...

Hotel Gift Voucher Programme Unveiled by Banyan Tree Resorts

Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts announces the launch of a new online gifting programme that enables users to purchase hotel gift vouchers, ranging from US $50-3,000, to be used at all participating Banyan Tree resorts, Banyan Tree Gallery retail outlets and Banyan Tree Spas worldwide.Singapore (PRWEB) February 06, 2012 Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts unveils a new online gifting programme that ...

Research and Markets: UK Travel Insurance 2011 Report Contains Insight into Advertising Expenditure and Consumer ...

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "UK Travel Insurance 2011" report to their offering.

Travel chaos as big freeze goes on

Freezing temperatures have continued to cause travel chaos, with police already dealing with a series of accidents in North Yorkshire caused by "treacherous" conditions.

Ski Report

LEBANON, N.H. (AP) -- Latest skiing conditions, as supplied by SnoCountry Mountain Reports. Conditions are subject to change due to weather, skier/rider traffic and other factors. Be aware of changing conditions. For more information go to www.snocountry.com Sunday, Feb. 5 NORTHEAST Connecticut Mohawk Mountain -- Sun 7:02 am packed powder machine groomed 12-36 base 18 of 25 trails 85% open, 5 ...

Weak Asian Jet Fuel Outlook Sees Airlines Cutting On Hedging

SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Weakness in Asian prices of jet fuel in the fourth quarter, normally a peak demand period, looks set to persist through 2012 on a dip in air travel caused by Europe's debt crisis, which could tip the world economy into recession. The bleak outlook is prompting airlines to throttle back on hedging plans, with most just sticking to current volumes. For oil refineries, less ...

No fun vacation in popular beach resort

My trip to Boracay was a gift from my visiting nieces who coaxed me to join them island-hopping—not my idea of fun—on a motorized boat for hire on the beach. The waves were unpredictable, sometimes calm, but sometimes high and angry. Our only life-saving gears were the safety vests which served as jackets against splashing waves.

Domestic air travel passengers up in 2011

Domestic air travel rose by double digits last year, boosted by budget airlines’ price wars, according to the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB).

Baumann cruises to men's super-combined win

Romed Baumann held off a strong challenge from promising Frenchman Alexis Pinturault to win Sunday's World Cup super-combined race for his second career victory.

Kit makes air travel easier

Aircraft Toiletry Kit from the Packing Genius line by Kiva Designs is a two-part kit that eliminates the need for those quart resealable plastic bags.

Texas cruises past Texas Tech 74-57

Clint Chapman scored 20 points and grabbed nine rebounds as Texas defeated Texas Tech 74-57 Saturday night. Sheldon McClellan and J'Covan Brown each added 17 points each for Texas (14-9, 4-6 Big 12), which won for the second time in seven games, although the five losses during that stretch came by an average of 4.8 points.

Travel experts share bargain-hunting tips

Los Angeles Times Travel Show: Experts from TravelZoo, LivingSocial and JohnnyJet.com share strategies for stretching vacation dollars. If you don't know where you're going on vacation this year, you may not be indecisive. You might just be a bargain hunter.

Fall in love with Alabama's Gulf Coast

Wintertime beach getaway features plenty to see and do with your sweetie -- and won't hurt your wallet.

Unlicensed hotels on the rise

The mushrooming of budget hotels in SS15 Subang Jaya has raised the concern of residents.

Otalo Expands to 1.6 Million Vacation Rentals in 164 Countries

Vacation rental search site, Otalo, has expanded its search index to over 1.6 million listings in 164 countries around the world and added many new partners, including airbnb, TripAdvisor, Flipkey, Holiday-Rentals.co.uk, iStopOver and others. Travelers can now use a single search to find the perfect vacation rental from the many different sites across the web.Amherst, MA (PRWEB) February 04 ...

Travel updates for 2012

Here are a dozen travel-news tidbits that will make you a better informed consumer in the new year. Think of what follows as a travel tapas buffet — tidbits that just might whet your appetite for more. Here are a dozen pieces of information for the 2012 traveler.

Subsidized Air Travel In Alaska Included in FAA Reauthorization Bill

Federally subsidized air travel in Alaska is no longer under the threat of congressional budget cutting. Friday, the U.S. House passed a compromised version of the Federal Aviation Administration re-authorization bill. It keeps the Essential Air Service subsidy in place for rural Alaska communities, and it funds a number of airport improvements.

Crystal Cruises' Ships Voted Top in the World by Conde Nast Traveler Readers

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The sophisticated readers of Conde Nast Traveler magazine have chosen Crystal Cruises' fleet as 2012's top mid-sized cruise ships. The February issue's list of ...

Unicomm Travel & Adventure Shows Shatter Attendance Records

MILFORD, CT-- - Unicomm LLC, producer of the nation's leading travel show series, wraps up January with back-to-back record-breaking attendance for its Los Angeles and Chicago Travel & Adventure Shows ...

Travel Website Lets You Book Flights Featuring Wi-Fi, Live TV

Travel is so much easier when you're prepared and know what to expect. Airfare shopping website CheapAir.com now lets you find out which flights offer Wi-Fi, live TV and movies before you book.

Capella Hotels and Resorts Awarded “Best Hotel in New York” Honors by U.S. News & World Report for The Setai Fifth ...

Capella Hotels and Resorts, the luxury collection launched less than seven years ago by legendary hotelier Horst Schulze, notched a new milestone recently when its New York flagship, The Setai Fifth Avenue, a Capella Hotel, was named as “Best Hotel in New York City,” by U.S.

NASA Ames awards San Jose State $73 million to improve air space travel

San Jose State's research center received the largest federal award in university history this week: $73 million to help NASA Ames Research Center improve the safety and efficiency of air space and travel.

Cruises: Lines to give away thousands of free flights

Caribbean Cruise Lines and Celebrity Cruises are giving away thousands of free flights to those who book by the end of the month.

Wynn Resorts Tops on Strong Growth

Wynn Resorts reported fourth quarter 2011 adjusted earnings of $1.55 per share, breezing past the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.26 and prior-year quarter earnings of 91 cents.

Hilton Grand Vacations Celebrates 20 Years of Leadership in the Vacation Ownership Industry

Hilton Grand Vacations, the renowned Hilton Worldwide vacation ownership brand, is celebrating two decades of industry leadership with a year of special events beginning in Februar

Air travel: So-called nonstop flights now stop for fuel

In winter, to lower the odds of getting snowed in by an ice storm, a good idea is to choose warm weather for your connection, even if it seems a slightly longer trip. In summer, fogs and thunderstorms can also wreak havoc with airline schedules. Obviously, buying your tickets far in advance, there is no way to avoid these situations. But if you’re buying your ticket at the last minute, check a ...

European Vacation Rentals are Attracting More Travelers Overseas for Vacation

Vacation rentals are the new black when it comes to traveling affordably, comfortably, and often in real luxury as more and more property owners in Europe and worldwide are making their private homes available to travelers via Vacation Rental Organization.Fort Lauderdale, Florida (PRWEB) February 03, 2012 The number of U.S. travelers planning European vacations is on the rise again, as ...

Editorial: Vero Beach officials must reform city's overly generous sick leave, vacation time policies

Most employees in the private sector operate under the "use-it-or-lose-it" policy with respect to their annual sick leave and vacation time. If private employees are fortunate, their employer may allow them to roll over a certain amount of unused vacation days into the next calendar year. Not in Vero Beach, where city workers can accumulate overly generous amounts of sick leave and vacation ...

Rent My Vacation Home® Stops Scams

Rent My Vacation Home new free warranty stops scams. Vacationers traveling in the USA and staying in vacation homes listed on the site, Rent My Vacation Home dot com are guaranteed money back against fake vacation Homeowners.New York, NY (PRWEB) February 03, 2012 The program from Rent My Vacation Home dot com® not only protects the vacationers from scams but the vacationers do not need to leave ...

Otalo Releases Vacation Rental Search Portal for Dog Owners

Search 150,000 dog friendly vacation rentals in 130+ countries.Amherst, Massachusetts, USA (PRWEB) February 03, 2012 Otalo has just released its vacation rental search portal specializing in finding dog-friendly vacation houses. The portal enables people to use a single search to find over 150,000 dog friendly vacation rentals from all across the web, giving them a free and easy to use tool to ...

On the Call: Wynn Resorts CEO Steve Wynn

Wynn Resorts Ltd reported higher fourth-quarter profit and revenue Thursday, but the results fell short of Wall Street estimates and disappointed investors sent the shares down after hours.

Hyatt Announces Plans for Three New Hotels in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; Agreements for Park Hyatt Riyadh, Grand ...

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into agreements with Naseel Holding Company to manage three new Hyatt-branded hotels in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Wynn Resorts Limited Earnings: Tops Analysts’ Expectations

Here's a closer look at the company's latest earnings release...

Wynn Resorts, Limited Reports Fourth Quarter and Year End 2011 Results

Wynn Resorts, Limited today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2011.

First Spin: Get Beach Fossils' 'Shallow' and the Scoop on Their Next LP

Beach Fossils frontman Dustin Payseur promises fans he’s holed up in his Brooklyn home, toiling away on his band’s second LP. But as it turns out, inspiration is a fickle beast that’s easily spooked by impromptu afternoon hangouts, the lingering bliss of a mid-winter Mexican vacation and flexible, self-imposed deadlines. In short, Payseur’s life currently resembles the dreamy slacker manifestos ...

Air travel for Catarman-Tacloban, Catarman-Cebu routes available soon

CATARMAN, Northern Samar -- Air travel will soon be available for Catarman-Tacloban and Catarman-Cebu routes starting this February, Governor Paul Daza said last week shortly before the signing of a memorandum of agreement (MOA) between the transport carrier and its authorized sales agent here. “We are happy to have finally convinced Eagle Trans Asia (ETA) Air to open this regional flight not ...

Award-Winning Princess Cruises Blog Hits the Bookshelves

SANTA CLARITA, Calif., Feb. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The inspirational travel stories featured on Princess Cruises' award-winning blog " 50 Essential Experiences – The Travel Bucket List " have ...

Red Lion Hotels Partners With Concept Amenities to Create Memorable Guest Experiences

"Whether its evocative new fragrances, sensual textures, exotic tastes or engaging sounds, we consider everything that can enhance our bath and body products to create unique and desirable experiences," ...

Palace Resorts Announces Brand Enhancements and Names New Executive Marketing Team

MIAMI, Fla., Feb. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Palace Resorts – the company that sets the standard in five-star, all-inclusive resort accommodations – announces a new sales and marketing team that will reinforce ...

Marshall Hotels & Resorts, Inc. Adds Six Management Contracts

Officials of Marshall Hotels & Resorts, Inc., a leading, Maryland-based hotel management and services company, today announced that the company closed out 2011 by signing six new contracts in December, bringing the total number of new assignments for the year to 19 and increasing its total managed portfolio to 62 properties.

MGM Resorts International Expands Supplier Diversity Program to Veteran, Disabled and LGBT-Owned Businesses

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM - News) is proud to announce that as part of its continuing commitment to Diversity & Inclusion, the Company has expanded the scope ...