Green Smoke’s Presidents Day Sale!

Miami, FL (PRWEB) February 16, 2012

Green Smoke, the leading provider of electronic cigarettes, is about to launch its Presidents Day Sale where customers can take advantage of a 15% savings on all Kits, FlavorMax™ Cartomizers and electronic cigarette batteries at GreenSmoke.com. The sale takes place over Presidents Day weekend from February 16-20.

“This sale is going to be great,” says Ken Berg, Green Smoke Program Marketing Manager. “Presidents Day is actually the birthday of our first president George Washington. Just like the Founding Fathers, Green Smoke is developing a product that will have an impact on the world for generations.”

Green Smoke recently released its new line of electronic cigarette kits which bring customers a tremendous value. The line gives them a number of options to choose from so they can find the right kit to fit their smoking habits.

Green Smoke electronic cigarettes are a great alternative to traditional cigarettes. Smokers can enjoy an amazing flavor and high smoke volume, all without having to worry about cigarette odors, ash, cigarette butts, carbon monoxide or tar.

The Presidents Day Sale is the next opportunity for Green Smoke customers to take advantage of the great sales offered by Green Smoke. Green Smoke electronic cigarettes are among the highest quality products available on the market, and have been rated by industry reviewers and customers alike for their rich flavor and unbelievably high smoke volume.

“We invite customers to come and take advantage of our sale,” continues Berg. “Our products represent a new era in smoking. We invite all smokers to come and check out this new sensation in smoking and take advantage of a chance to rejoin the party.”

The Green Smoke Presidents Day Sale will be over Presidents Day weekend February 16-20. Go to http://www.greensmoke.com to take advantage now.

About Green Smoke

Green Smoke Inc. is based in Miami, Fl. and was founded to provide smokers with an exciting new alternative to traditional cigarettes. As a leading electronic cigarette brand, Green Smoke® is known for providing their customers with the best smoking experience possible. Their revolutionary FlavorMax™ Cartomizers have been rated the best in the industry with their unmatched rich flavor and high smoke volume. Today, the company continues to pride itself on consistently delivering the highest quality products and one of the best customer experiences in the industry. Green Smoke® is the proud sponsor of TJ Bell in the 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series.

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(PRWEB) July 28, 2005

Theo Alleyne, GTI Independent Travel Agent is offering a membership promotion from July 28, 2005 – July 31, 2005 (Midnight EST). Mr. Alleyne is giving a membership rebate of $ 100.00 on the $ 499.95 Silver Membership Fee to the first twenty (20) respondents who sign up to become travel agents.

“I am committing my cash to share my passion by travel,” says Theo. He believes that whether new to the travel business, a seasoned professional or just wanting to travel like a pro, Global Travel International (GTI) lets you pick the path that is right for you. Just ask Theo Alleyne, GTI Independent Travel Agent since March, 2001.

“I love being able to sell travel out of my home and earn commissions,” says Alleyne. “Through GTI, I can offer wonderful travel deals to my clients at fantastic rates.”

Theo attributes his success to being affiliated with such a large player in the travel industry. GTI’s relationships with top suppliers in the travel world, including Travel Impressions, Club Med, Carnival Cruise Lines and Celebrity Cruise Lines allows GTI Independent Travel Agents like himself to have access to great prices that he in turn can offer to his clients.

As the world leader in the home-based travel industry boasting more than 10 years of success and more than 35,000 Independent Travel Agents, GTI offers multiple career paths for Agents who work from home, backed with extensive training, cutting-edge technology and comprehensive marketing support.

You begin earning commissions right away on your personal bookings and also on the bookings of anyone you bring into the business as a new Agent – as long as you’re both part of GTI. This lets you build an independent business with residual income that can multiply your profits over and over!

Call Theo at 1 (800) 377-9837 or his Global Travel Representative at (800) 742-9683 now for more information on how to become a GTI Independent Travel Agent, or you send him an email to start enjoying the benefits of traveling more today!

About Global Travel International

Global Travel International (GTI) is a privately owned, Maitland, Florida-based travel company that provides all of the necessary resources for anyone to become an Independent Travel Agents Worldwide. By redefining the traveler as a travel agent, GTI offers personalized service, steep travel discounts and opportunities for consumers to earn income by booking travel for their friends, family and business associates.

GTI specializes in cruises, vacation packages, business travel, group and incentive trips and more, which is channeled through its army of tens of thousands of Independent Travel Agents Worldwide. GTI’s Independent Travel Agents Worldwide can earn commissions on the travel that they book. In addition, they enjoy upgrades and discounts – up to 50 to 70 percent off – on their own travel. Now in its 12th year, GTI has surpassed $ 100 million in annual travel sales. For more information on GTI, visit http://www.globaltravelaffiliate.com/

Contact:

Theo Alleyne, Global Travel Affiliate

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Hunter Wise’s Dan McClory (left) is congratulated by Nasdaq CEO Bob Greifeld following the Savoy Orders Knighthood ceremony in New York

New York, NY (PRWEB) December 27, 2011

The American Delegation of Savoy Orders announces that Daniel J. McClory, Managing Director, Hunter Wise Financial Group, LLC has received a Knighthood in the 2011 Honors list of individuals conferred by His Royal Highness Prince Victor Emmanuel of Savoy, Grand Master of the historic Dynastic Orders of the Royal House of Savoy. Prince Victor Emmanuel of Savoy is the son of the late King Umberto II of Italy. The Savoy Orders are ancient orders of knighthood which date back to the Crusades, have traditionally been devoted to charitable works, and recognize individuals for their contributions in public service, medicine, the arts, music, government, business and philanthropy.

The morning of Saturday, December 10, 2011, the representative of His Royal Highness presided over the installation and promotion ceremony of knights and dames in the Order of Merit of Savoy (OMS) and the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus (OSSML) at the main altar of the Cathedral of Saint Patrick in New York City. He conferred honors on 17 knights and dames, including McClory’s Knighthood in the OSSML, during the Investiture Mass in the famed Cathedral, in a memorable ceremony continuing a thousand year tradition of humanitarian service and philanthropy to aid the poor and sick (http://www.savoia.org).

McClory is an international investment banker whose corporate finance transactions have spanned the US, Europe, Asia and Africa. He serves as Managing Director of the Hunter Wise Financial Group, LLC in Southern California where he leads the Equity Capital Markets Group (http://www.hunterwise.com), the recent winner of “Deal of the Year” in three categories at the 10th Annual M&A Advisor Awards. McClory is a Member of the Board of Trustees of the Eastern Michigan University (EMU) Foundation and a Director of the USA Track & Field Foundation. McClory was named an “Outstanding Young Alumnus” of EMU and “Eastern Man of the Year” and was also awarded an Honorary Doctor of Public Service degree and gave the Commencement Address for graduates. McClory is a member of the Gen Next organization, and active in its Venture Philanthropy and Gen Equity arms.

The elegant Metropolitan Club in New York City provided the sumptuous surroundings for the 14th Ballo di Savoia (Savoy Ball), the annual white-tie charity gala ball, on Saturday evening December 10, 2011. The Ballo benefited the American Foundation of Savoy Orders’ charitable and philanthropic initiatives.

The Ballo recreated the traditions and pageantry reminiscent of 19th century European court balls. Following a glittering reception in the main ballroom, dignitaries and guests, with gentlemen resplendent in tail coats and wearing colorful chivalric and military decorations and ladies in flowing ball gowns, descended the long marble staircases to strains of historic Savoy royal anthems and marches popular when Italy was a monarchy under the House of Savoy.

Among the numerous guests were: His Excellency Archbishop Francis Chullikatt, Apostolic Nuncio and Permanent Representative of the Holy See to the United Nations; Mark Pigott, Chairman and CEO of PACCAR; Robert Greifeld, CEO of the NASDAQ-OMX Stock Market, Inc.; and former Congressman Frank Guarini.

The gala also recognized Cindy and Mark Pigott, who established the Savoy Orders Pigott Scholarship Endowment in 2010 for students pursuing careers in the humanities and international studies.

The following day, prior to the Sunday Solemn Mass at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick, in a private ceremony, the Prince’s representative presented, on behalf of the Grand Master, Prince Victor Emmanuel of Savoy, the highest grade of the Savoy Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus, that of Knight Grand Cross, to His Excellency Most Reverend Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of New York. Following the presentation ceremony, the Knights and Dames of the Savoy Orders processed with the Archbishop in the Cathedral of Saint Patrick and he welcomed the members of the Savoy Orders from the altar during the cathedral ceremonies.

The American Delegation through its charitable arm, the American Foundation of Savoy Orders, contributes to humanitarian, hospitaller and charitable projects and initiatives across North America and abroad, particularly in healthcare and hospice care, disaster relief, education programs and children’s causes. Recent contributions have gone to Casita Maria, St. Jude’s Research Hospital, the New York Foundling Hospital, the Near East Catholic Welfare Association, the Latin Patriarchate’s University of Madaba Scholarships and the establishment of the Savoy Orders Pigott Scholarships in the humanities and international studies.

About The American Delegation of Savoy Orders:

The American Delegation of Savoy Orders, which includes the United States of America and Canada, is a part of the Dynastic Orders of the Royal House of Savoy, among the oldest orders of chivalry in the world. The Savoy Orders are headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland and have 35 Delegations worldwide that support the ongoing charitable works of these ancient Dynastic Orders of Knighthood and Merit. Their origins and their principles, traditions and humanitarian goals date back a thousand years. HRH Prince Victor Emmanuel, Prince of Naples and Duke of Savoy, is Head of the House of Savoy and Grand Master of the Savoy Orders. His ancestor, King Victor Emmanuel II, united the nation of Italy under his rule between 1861 and 1870 and the Prince’s father, King Umberto II was Italy’s last reigning sovereign.

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Downey, CA (PRWEB) February 15, 2012

Good Time Beverages (http://www.goodtimebeverages.com), the sector leader for single-serve, ready-to-drink, premium cocktails in portable, earth-friendly, re-sealable pouches, is pleased to announce that it has expanded its Texas presence with the addition of Artisanal Beverage Company (http://www.artisanal-beverage.com/) as the brands’ Texas market manager. Good Time Beverages’ “Bob & Stacy’s Premium Margarita” and “Big Barrel Spirits” brands are currently distributed in Texas by beverage distributor and industry leader, Glazer’s Distributors (http://www.glazers.com/Pages/default.aspx), one of the country’s largest privately held companies, operating in 13 states.

“Bob & Stacy’s Premium Margarita”, a “bar quality”, 30 proof, ready-to-drink cocktail packaged in patented pouches, began to hit the Texas market in the fall of 2011. Texas was the fourth major State for Good Time Beverages, which also has distribution in Florida, California and Nevada, and plans for further expansion this spring.

“We are carefully assembling the very best team of brokers and distributors in the nation, paying close attention to the strength of their presence in each specific, regional market,” says Robert K. Whyte, CEO of Good Time Beverages.

Artisanal Beverage Company currently represents more than 25 brands in Texas, and has been operating for the past 9 years. Glazer’s is one of the nation’s largest wine, spirits and malt beverage product distributors, with additional operations in Arizona, Arkansas, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Tennessee.

“Bob & Stacy’s is the best pre-made margarita in the country, and we are excited to aid in the Texas market expansion for these great products,” says Jeff Daniels, of Artisanal Beverage Company. Daniels continues, “Plus, working with Bob and Stacy is just a hoot; their retail promotions are crazy…in a creative sense that leads to increased sales.”

Good Time Beverages’ products are ideal for multiple outdoor activities, year-round. The cocktails, packaged in on-the-go pouches, are perfect for a variety of Texas pastimes – from boating, to rodeos, to barbecues, to State fairs, to NASCAR races – or simply, to enjoy by consumers’ backyard pools.

Good Time Beverages’ products are also fitting for picnics, concerts, assorted sporting events, in RVs, while hiking, fishing, skiing, camping, golfing, and on hunting trips. The drinks can also be enjoyed in the home, when the consumer desires a single-serve cocktail option. Through Good Time Beverages’ network of the best and most established beverage distributors in the country, the company’s products are sold at retail chains coast-to-coast, in a convenient four-pouch package.

Good Time Beverages’ unique cocktail concept utilizes only premium spirits in each of their mixed cocktail products, which are being lauded for both the quality of their contents, as well as the convenience and eco-friendly aspects of their packaging. All Good Time Beverages’ products are made in the USA, and are packaged in earth-friendly, easy-pour, re-sealable pouches that weigh significantly less than traditional drink containers, making them very portable. Every Good Time Beverages product is like having your own personal bartender wherever you go.

Upcoming Good Time Beverages products include “Vodka Cosmo” and “Sweet Tea Lemonade”, both due out on the market in the summer of 2012.

For more information about Good Time Beverages, their expanding product lines and eco-friendly packaging, or to find a distributor or a listing of events at which you can find Good Time Beverages, please visit: http://www.goodtimebeverages.com.

Requests for further information and comment, or interview requests, can be directed to Robert K. Whyte at 562.291.6291 x3, or sent via email to info [at] goodtimebeverages [dot] com.

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Odawa Casino Resort

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) February 08, 2012

InvoTech Systems, Inc. announced the Odawa Casino Resort (OCR) upgraded its GIMS™ Uniform System inventory software with UHF-RFID technology to automate the inventory tracking and control of thousands of valuable uniforms worn by Team Members at the property. GIMS™ was initially installed at OCR in 2007 with barcode labels attached to the uniforms which were manually scanned for real-time tracking of inventory. Uniforms now have UHF-RFID tags attached that automate the inventory process. Please click here for more information on InvoTech’s hotel systems for efficient operations.

The Odawa Casino Resort, owned and operated by the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians, realizes the cost saving benefits provided by GIMS™ with less labor required. GIMS™ interfaces with the White Conveyors U-Pick-It System to provide 24-hour automated uniform distribution to approximately 600 Team Members.

Upgrade to RFID tracking tightens loss control; reduces costs in non-revenue producing department

“Odawa Casino Resort values the uniform product that we provide to our Team Members,” said Melissa Richards, Director of Human Resources for OCR. “Since our Wardrobe Department does not generate revenue and uniforms are often lost traveling to and from the laundry, tight inventory control is essential. The new InvoTech system is one of the tools that support our hard working Team Members who proudly represent our Enterprise.”

According to Richards, cost savings are important for many reasons, including the resort’s commitment to contribute to the growth and development of services to both the tribal community and the surrounding Northern Michigan communities.

Richards noted that her department’s loss control initiatives are a model for other property business units. InvoTech installed UHF-RFID readers near doors where uniform carts travel to and from the laundry trucks for hands-free accounting. InvoTech also placed readers over the doors of the property’s automated White Conveyors U-Pick-It System that delivers uniforms to employees. The system tracks when Team Members take delivery of their garments to maintain an accurate inventory of all uniforms.

InvoTech processes make life easier for Wardrobe Team

InvoTech Vice President Jeff Welles said, “InvoTech upgraded GIMS™ with UHF-RFID and developed efficient and effective processes that protect the casino’s uniform investment. The biggest benefit of the UHF-RFID upgrade is that it eliminates daily manual tasks and reduces the labor required to operate GIMS™ and realize its cost saving benefits. The UHF-RFID technology provides the ability to read entire carts of soiled uniforms and racks of clean uniforms at one time – automatically.”

About Odawa Casino Resort

Owned and operated by the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians, the $ 140 million Odawa Casino Resort in Petoskey, Michigan opened in June 2007 and features 1,300 slot machines, 29 table games, a six-table Poker Room, several restaurants, gift stores, a nightclub, and a 137 room hotel.

About InvoTech Systems

InvoTech Systems, Inc. – a Microsoft Certified Partner – is a leading provider of high quality and innovative inventory control systems for hotels, casinos, resorts, theme parks, and sports arenas. The company’s GIMS™ asset management solution and tracking systems manage uniforms, linens, and laundries. Its SAMS™ systems manage security and guest services operations. Both GIMS™ and SAMS™ provide ultimate control and accountability, streamline operations, improve quality and loss control, and reduce labor. The GIMS™ ultra high frequency, radio frequency identification (UHF-RFID) system in particular, fully automates uniform and linen tracking. This allows managers to eliminate labor from cost centers and instead put staff to work enhancing revenues. The worldwide roster of more than 500 customers includes MGM Resorts International, Ritz-Carlton Hotels, Hyatt Hotels, Starwood Hotels and Resorts, Hilton Hotels, Universal Studios, and Madison Square Garden. InvoTech Systems is rooted in a culture that emphasizes long-term client relationships, superior customer service, and on-going technology innovation and integration. For more information, please visit http://www.invotech.com.

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(PRWEB) December 27, 2007

HotelsCombined.com, the leading hotel meta-search site, has found hotel reservation website Laterooms.com (TUI Travel PLC) to offer the best availability for last minute hotel bookings for popular New Year’s Eve hotspot Edinburgh, days before the city approaches its world-famous Hogmanay celebrations.

The survey looks at the top ten hotel reservation sites which provide instant booking for Edinburgh, and they were: Booking.com (Priceline.com), HotelClub.com, Gtahotels.com, Laterooms.com, Lastminute.com, Priceline.com, Opodo.co.uk, OctopusTravel.com (Travelport Ltd), Ratestogo.com and Expedia.com. The findings show that Laterooms.com have the most hotels available for the New Year’s festivities.

Results for hotel availability in Edinburgh for 29-31 Dec, 2007:

Laterooms.com – 50 hotels

Booking.com – 40 hotels

Opodo.co.uk – 29 hotels

HotelClub.com – 24 hotels

Priceline.com – 21 hotels

Ratestogo.com – 17 hotels

Expedia.com – 14 hotels

Lastminute.com – 12 hotels

OctopusTravel.com – 12 hotels

Gtahotels.com – 2 hotels

*The search was conducted Dec 25, 2007.

*The search was conducted for a three night stay December 29-31, 2007.

To access real-time comparison of hotel availability and rates for Edinburgh, go to: http://www.hotelscombined.com/City/Edinburgh.htm


About http://www.HotelsCombined.com

HotelsCombined.com is a free, real-time hotel rate comparison tool which searches over 30 major hotel reservation sites at once, eliminating the need to search hotel websites one by one in order to find the cheapest prices. Websites compared by HotelsCombined.com include: AsiaRooms.com, Booking.com, OctopusTravel.com, Hotel.de, HotelClub.com, InterContinental.com, LastMinuteTravel.com, Priceline.com, RatesToGo.com, SuperBreak.com, Venere.com, ActiveHotels.com, Agoda.com, AlphaRooms.com, LateRooms.com, Opodo.co.uk, Orbitz.com, LastMinute.com, HotWire.com, CheapTickets.com, Travelocity.com and others.

Press Enquiries:

Margaret Khuat

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Brooklyn, NY (PRWEB) February 08, 2012

Luscious wines and earthy sweet maple products from New York State, delectable cheeses from Vermont and Pennsylvania, gooey candy apples from New Jersey, mouth-watering chocolate made in Brooklyn – the locavore movement will be in full swing at the 2nd Annual EscapeMaker.com Local Food & Travel Expo at Skylight One Hanson, 1 Hanson Place, (Williamsburg Savings Bank Tower) in Brooklyn from 12pm to 5pm on Saturday, April 14, 2012.

Hosted by Emmy Award-winning EscapeMaker.com, a guide to local getaways around New York City since 2000, and presented by Amtrak®, Cabot Cheese® and Zipcar®, the Expo will feature over 50 culinary and agri-tourism focused destinations. From counties, towns, resorts and bed & breakfasts to wineries, breweries, farms and culinary tour operators – all exhibitors are located in Brooklyn or within a day’s drive or train ride of New York City.

“Our goal is to not only encourage greener travel but also agri-tourism,” says Caylin Sanders, EscapeMaker.com’s President and Founder. Local farms, regional food producers and restaurants that source locally will offer wine tastings and food samples in a farmers’ market set-up; Cabot Cheese of Vermont and their delicious aged cheddar, Red Jacket Orchards in the Finger Lakes of New York and their sweet apple cider, McClure’s Pickles of Brooklyn and their spicy dills.

In addition to sampling regional wines and food, Expo attendees will see how lodgings are “going green,” and what’s new in sustainable travel; from the Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort in the Adirondack Mountains of New York to Woodloch Resort in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania.

New this year to the Expo is the “Made in Brooklyn” Marketplace sponsored by Brooklyn Tourism and presented in the downstairs vault space of Skylight One Hanson. Designed to highlight the exploding food scene and the micro food producers of Brooklyn, the marketplace will feature over 25 exhibitors. Sanders says, “We’re grateful to Brooklyn Tourism and Marty Markowitz for recognizing how important Brooklyn is on the culinary travel landscape and throwing their full support behind us.”

EscapeMaker.com’s President comments, “We’ve highlighted local getaway destinations both drivable and accessible by mass transit for over 11 years online, as well as culinary escapes and agri-tourism opportunities, and our Expo gives us a fantastic way to inspire our online users to discover and taste what’s in their own backyard.”

“Brooklyn is a mecca for foodies,” says Marty Markowitz, Brooklyn’s Borough President. “We want our residents to discover new places and foods made here in the heart of the borough, but we also want to showcase Brooklyn as the must-see culinary escape it’s become. With all of our new hotels, innovative restaurants, urban farms, iconic culinary destinations and unique food and beverage tours and experiences – Brooklyn is the perfect weekend escape.”

Bob Lewis, agri-tourism enthusiast and NY State Department of Agriculture & Markets’ Special Assistant for Market Development commented, “This is a groundbreaking event that not only boosts our state’s key agriculture and travel economies, but also offers local farmers and food entrepreneurs the regional exposure they’d never get otherwise. It’s a win-win for everybody involved.”

Recognizing a great transportation experience is key to a good getaway, the Expo is also supported by Amtrak®, a leader in energy efficient travel, and Zipcar®, an innovator in reducing environmental impact with their urban car-sharing concept. To promote the car-less getaway, deals and packages will be offered by Amtrak® and also Metro-North and Long Island Railroad. Zipcar will also offer discounted driving plans and highlight their hybrid fleet.

Over 50 weekend getaway prizes will be awarded during the Expo, from 2-night stays at a bed and breakfast in Hudson Valley to passes to classic “Americana” roadside attractions like Howe Caverns. The day’s schedule of “edutainment” includes food demos and travel workshops by GrowNYC and Appalachian Mountain Club.

To offset the event’s carbon footprint, City Harvest will be distributing the food surplus to NYC’s homeless and hungry. GrowNYC will be coordinating the event’s recycling and throughout the year, EscapeMaker.com will be partnering with GrowNYC to offer agri-tourism getaway ideas to their green market customers. EscapeMaker.com will also be purchasing carbon offsets for energy use from Green Mountain Energy and Carbonfund.org.

A portion of ticket sales will benefit “Grow to Learn” which teaches kids about nutrition, gardening and farming and “Camp Brooklyn” which offers underprivileged kids a chance to experience the outdoors and learn new skills outside of the city.

Media sponsors and partners include I LOVE NY, New Jersey State Division of Tourism, Vermont Tourism, VisitPA.com, Edible Manhattan, Edible Brooklyn and Edible East End Magazine, the Heritage Radio Network, WNYC, Courier Life Publications, the New York State Hospitality & Tourism Association, New York Department of Agriculture and Markets and the Brooklyn Food Coalition.

Mass transit to the Expo is encouraged and free bike valet service will be provided by Transportation Alternatives in the adjacent Skylight One Hanson parking lot.

For updates follow: http://www.twitter.com/escapemaker or http://www.facebook.com/weekendgetaways

Tickets are $ 13. Kids 10 and under are free. More information and tickets visit: http://www.escapemaker.com/travelexpo.

For a limited time, attendees can use code “escapemaker12” for a $ 3.00 discount online.

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More About EscapeMaker.com:

Launched in 2000, EscapeMaker highlights local destinations, attractions, events and food festivals and vacation packages — accessible by car and mass transit from NYC. In April 2010, EscapeMaker.com won an Emmy Award from the National Academy of Arts and Sciences for their “Tastes of New York” agri-tourism webisode — one in a series that featured pick-your-own farms, wineries and food festivals across the state and funded in part by a grant from New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets.

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London (PRWEB UK) 9 February 2012

With dark evenings and black ice on the roads, it is one of the most treacherous times of year for UK cyclists. And with more than a third (36%) revealing they have been knocked off their bicycles by cars, vans or lorries at least once while cycling on roads around the country, specialist bicycle insurer Protectyourbubble.com is warning cyclists to be extra cautious.

According to a survey by Protectyourbubble.com, London has the most dangerous roads, with four out of ten (42%) Londoners saying they have been knocked off their bikes at least once, compared to 41% of cyclists living in the East Midlands, 37% in Scotland, 38% in the South West, 27% in East Anglia and a quarter (25%) of cyclists in Wales.

The survey also reveals that cyclists are not always the innocent party, with one in seven (14%) admitting they have damaged a vehicle while riding their bikes. More than twice as many 18-24 year old cyclists (18%) confessed to having damaged a vehicle while riding a bike, compared to cyclists aged 55 years and over (8%).

And it is not just vehicles that are in danger from UK cyclists, with 15% of those polled admitting they have hit pedestrians while riding – and women (17%) slightly more likely to hit pedestrians than men (13%), according to the survey results.

Interestingly, UK cyclists appear to be an impatient bunch, with almost one third (32%) admitting they have jumped red lights at pedestrian crossings, rather than waiting for the green.

Matt Reid, UK director, Protectyourbubble.com comments:

“UK roads are dangerous places and cyclists need to ensure they are safe and prepared at all times, not least when darkness descends, the temperature plummets, and there is black ice and snow on the roads.

“However, it’s not just personal injury that cyclists need to think about. Collisions, even minor ones, can cause significant damage to a bike. We estimate that around 80% of cyclists on UK roads at any one time are not insured, which means if they are in a collision and their bikes are damaged, they could be facing huge bills to have them fixed or replaced.

“Considering that bikes can cost more than £1,000, it is worth considering taking out insurance, particularly for cyclists who really rely on them to travel to and from work every day.

“Public liability cover is too often overlooked, but it’s actually crucial. In the event that a cyclist damages a person, vehicle or property, public liability cover is there to absorb the cost of legal fees or repair work on a damaged vehicle, so the cyclist doesn’t have to pay out of his or her own pocket.

“If you hit a pedestrian who then takes legal action as they cannot work due to their injuries, legal fees and compensation could stretch to hundreds of thousands of pounds, so it really does pay to have this type of protection. Specialist bicycle insurance costs as little at £1.99, so it won’t break the bank.”

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1. Protectyourbubble.com polled more than 2,000 UK cyclists, who use their bikes on a regular basis.

2. About Protectyourbubble.com

Online insurer Protectyourbubble specialises in gadget, travel, pet, motor and home insurance, and launched bicycle insurance in July 2011.

Protectyourbubble Everyday Bike Insurance starts from just £1.99 per month.

This covers:

    Theft – with new for old replacement up to three years old
    Accidental damage and vandalism
    “Get you home’ cover up to £250
    Up to £1milllion public liability cover

Protectyourbubble Adventure Cover starts from £2.99 per month. This cover is suitable for people who use their bike for exploring the countryside on or off road.

Additional benefits include:

    Cover in Europe
    Roadside recovery service in the event of a breakdown
    Up to £2million public liability cover
    Personal accident cover up to £10,000

3. Website: http://uk.protectyourbubble.com/

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The Stanford Court Renaissance San Francisco Hotel

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) February 09, 2012

Recently named one of the best hotels in San Francisco by U.S. News and World Report, the trendy Nob Hill neighborhood of San Francisco has become a favorite destination for fashionistas and shoppers alike. The Stanford Court Renaissance San Francisco Hotel invites those heading out to a shopping spree or night out on the town to enjoy a brand new hotel deal.

The Sip, Shop & Spa with Saks Package at this historic San Francisco hotel includes:

    Luxurious skyline view guestroom
    15% on all purchases at the nearby Saks Fifth Avenue*
    Appointment with a Saks Fifth Avenue personal shopping expert
    30 minute facial and 30 minute make-up consultation at Saks Fifth Avenue

*Some exclusions apply

This brand new hotel deal at the Renaissance Nob Hill hotel lets guests enjoy a weekend of glamor and style, under the guidance of Saks Fifth Avenue’s fashion experts. The luxury begins the moment guests check into their room. A stunning view of the city gives guests a glimpse of what’s to come. Then, they are whisked off to Saks Fifth Avenue, where they can remake their wardrobe and discover this season’s hottest fashions. Don’t fret about spending too much: a 15% discount on purchases lets guests shop without worry.

Beyond the wardrobe, the fashion consultants at Saks Fifth Avenue can offer tips to add even more flair to an outfit. Experts in the art of makeup, the consultants will have guests looking their best after a 30 minute facial and makeup session. After a day of shopping and fashion at Saks Fifth Avenue, guests can go on to other great attractions before returning to comfortable accommodations at the Renaissance historic San Francisco hotel.

The Sip, Shop and Spa package is available now until April 30, 2012. To book this deal, use promotional code SPO or call 1-800-228-9290. This deal is valid on weekends only and most be booked in advance.

About The Stanford Court Renaissance San Francisco Hotel

A luxury, AAA Four-Diamond boutique hotel in the heart of San Francisco, The Stanford Court Renaissance San Francisco Hotel provides a sophisticated, contemporary urban retreat. The spacious, recently restored historic hotel features upscale accommodations in downtown San Francisco with 367 guest rooms and 26 luxurious suites on 8 floors, as well as 16 meeting rooms with 13,000 sq. ft. of total meeting space. Located on Nob Hill, near Cable Cars, Union Square, and the Financial District, the hotel also features a full-service business center, fitness center, spacious floor plans, and all-new rooms featuring luxury bedding, 37″ LCD TVs, marble bathrooms, in-desk safes and wired & wireless high-speed internet access. For more information, please visit http://www.stanfordcourt.com.

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Branson Tourism Center

Branson, MO (Vocus) July 10, 2009

The opening of the new Branson Airport and new Midfield Terminal at the Springfield-Branson National Airport isn’t the only new feature air travelers to Branson will be experiencing. According to Sharon Budnick, Manager of the Branson Travel Agency and twenty year veteran of the Branson travel industry, the real benefit to Branson’s air travelers will be something they have never experienced before, low cost airfares to and from Branson.

Sharon said during her career serving the needs of air travelers to Branson, the airfares to Branson’s closest airport, the Springfield-Branson National Airport, were extremely high. “In fact,” she said, “they were so high that people actually flew in and out of airports as far away as Tulsa, St. Louis and Kansas City rather than pay Springfield’s higher fares.”

She said that currently the Branson air traveler has never had the low fare choices and options they now have available. Sharon stated that low airfares for travel serving the Branson area are available from Atlanta, Dallas, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Phoenix, Orlando, Tampa and many other destinations.

“The combination of the new airport opening, the new terminal in Springfield, lower airfare prices and budget-friendly Branson entertainment has created quite the buzz for Branson vacations,” stated Sharon. Sharon says it is always smart to comparative shop for the lowest fares and always be prepared for possible delays and missed connections.

“Whatever option air travelers exercise when flying to Branson, whether it is through the Branson Airport or the Springfield-Branson National Airport,” she said, “they will be flying into a beautiful and functional new facility that is convenient to Branson.” The new $ 150 million plus Branson Airport opened within two weeks of the Springfield-Branson National Airport opening its new $ 117 Midfield Terminal in May of this year.

Sharon and Branson Travel Agency provide support to its parent company, Branson Tourism Center and can be reached at 417-332-1990 or through its website http://www.BransonTravelAgency.com. Branson Tourism Center is one of Branson’s largest providers of Branson travel services and employs about 100 people. It enjoys an accredited status and A+ Rating from the Better Business Bureau. Among other organizations, it is a member of the Branson Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and Convention and Visitors Bureau, Table Rock Lake Chamber, Hollister Chamber, American Society of Travel Agents, American Bus Association, and the Branson Lodging Association. Branson Tourism Center may be reached by calling 1-800-978-1999 or through its website http://www.BransonTourismCenter.com

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