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Miami, FL (PRWEB) May 16, 2012

For Royal Caribbean International fans, the world is their oyster ? or shell! To celebrate the launch of new 2013-14 itineraries, the cruise line is hosting a ?Shell Yourself? Facebook photo contest that will award one lucky winner with a complimentary cruise vacation, plus a trip to Miami to star in their very own professional photo shoot. The contest is a playful nod to Royal Caribbean?s new global brand campaign which taps into consumers? emotional connection with the ocean via playful imagery of a ?shellphone,? a conch shell used as a phone, to illustrate its decree: ?The Sea is Calling. Answer it Royally.?

With only a few days left to enter, consumers can submit their entries by sending a photo of themselves posing with a ?shellphone? via the ?Shell Yourself Contest? tab at http://www.Facebook.com/RoyalCaribbean and telling the cruise line where they?d like to sail and how they?d like to be treated royally. One winner will receive a seven-night cruise for two anywhere Royal Caribbean sails, plus two round-trip tickets to get there. And there?s more ? the winner will also receive a one-night trip to Miami to star in a professional photo shoot that may be featured in the cruise line?s new worldwide cruises brochure. The final day for entries is Friday, May 18, 2012.

Inspiration is available on the contest tab page via videos of the new brand campaign, plus a comprehensive map outlining everywhere Royal Caribbean sails ? including new itineraries in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, the Mediterranean and Alaska, as well as newly revitalized ships sailing to the Caribbean.

Royal Caribbean International is a global cruise brand with 22 innovative ships, calling on more than 270 destinations in 72 countries across six continents. The line also offers unique cruise tour land packages in Alaska, Canada, Dubai, Europe, and Australia and New Zealand.

Royal Caribbean provides a world-class vacation experience with a wide range of signature onboard amenities, entertainment, and award-winning family programming. The cruise line has a 40-year history of giving guests the Royal Advantage ? the most innovative cruise ships, exciting itineraries to popular destinations, and world-renowned friendly and engaging Gold Anchor Service. Royal Caribbean has been voted ?Best Cruise Line Overall? for nine consecutive years in the Travel Weekly Readers? Choice Awards. For additional information or to make reservations, call your travel agent, visit http://www.RoyalCaribbean.com or call (800) ROYAL-CARIBBEAN. Follow Royal Caribbean on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/RoyalCaribbean or on Twitter, @RoyalCaribbean. Travel professionals should visit http://www.cruisingpower.com or call (800) 327-2056.

Royal Caribbean International is part of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE/OSX: RCL), a global cruise vacation company that also operates Celebrity Cruises, Azamara Club Cruises, Pullmantur, CDF Croisieres de France, as well as TUI Cruises through a 50 percent joint venture with TUI AG. The company owns a combined total of 40 ships and has one under construction and one under agreement.

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Santa Fe, NM (PRWEB) May 06, 2012

As part of its World Music series, The Lensic, a SantaFe.com Featured Business, presents the Argentine band Los Pinguos on May 18. A longtime favorite amongst world music fans, Los Pinguos are extensively touring the U.S. and Canada to promote their eighth album, ?1111,? which officially hit the streets April 18th. The new collection of songs captures the band?s dynamic genre-bending musical range, showcasing a stunning ability to integrate traditional Latin rhythms into thoroughly modern compositions.

Longtime listeners will recognize the band?s trademark infectious sound. The addition of a string quartet on four songs, lends a distinctive cinematic feel to those tracks, and the album as a whole. Many songs on ?1111? have been road-tested over the last two to three years. In concert, the band reproduces their sound with precision, yet they retain that elusive raw energy live audiences have come to expect from Los Pinguos.

Hailing from cosmopolitan Buenos Aries, Argentina, Los Pinguos united in 1999, immediately winning over fans with their passionate live shows in clubs, bars and private parties throughout the capital. Making a leap of faith, the band journeyed to Los Angeles in 2001, intent on taking their career to the next level. Consistent performances for excited audiences at clubs like The Latin Lounge, The Knitting Factory, Key Club and others culminated in impressive gigs at Santa Monica?s 3rd Street Promenade. These shows convinced the band of their ability to reach a wide and diverse audience. Spotted by a talent scout on the promenade, Los Pinguos soon found themselves winning the Grand Prize on the show ?The Next Big Star? and were finally exposed to a national audience.

Since then, the band has recorded five albums and have played with such acts as Ozomatli, Taj Mahal, The Skatalites, The Neville Brothers, Pablo Montero, Paul Anka, Pl

Xuyi, Jiangsu Province (PRWEB) May 16, 2012

Final inspections on Biaoxin?s food mixer are coming to a close before the company begins final preparations for shipment. The company is presently securing the final documents for the transaction.

Biaoxin continues to produce quality mixing machines such as the food mixer soon to be shipped to facilities in Egypt. Officials from Egypt recently made the journey to Huai?an City to inspect food mixer documents for preparedness. Inspections were also conducted on the vacuum emulsifying mixer to ensure the quality and performance of the mixing machine. With initial inspections completed pre-shipment inspection certificates will be secured and the shipping process will proceed.

The inspection process is a very thorough procedure to ensure first that necessary documents are indeed in order for shipping to proceed. Egyptian officials also inspect the machine for compliance with industry standards and ensure the mixing machines work smoothly and properly.

These procedures are standard for the wide variety of mixing machines made by Biaoxin. As inspections come to a successful close the company will begin to proceed with making shipping arrangements to send the quota to Egypt. Further information on the inspection and shipping process can be viewed at http://www.biaoxinmixers.com.

About Biaoxin Mixers

In 2007, Biaoxin Mixers relocated to Xuyi, Jiangsu Province. They are one of the fastest growing vacuum mixer suppliers in China. The company designs, manufactures and engineers several types of high shear mixers and mixing machines including vacuum mixers, emulsifiers, multi-shaft mixers and homogenizers. Their emulsifying machine is in full compliance with international standards regarding quality and the company has a wide variety of government and professional certifications. For more information about Biaoxin Mixers visit their web site at http://www.biaoxinmixers.com.

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London, United Kingdom (PRWEB) May 19, 2012

During the recent recession, caravan and camping activities have demonstrated greater resilience than other tourist accommodation segments. This has been a consequence of lower tariffs and tourists trading down in accommodation due to lower travel budgets. The Caravan & Camping Sites industry has also benefited from the ongoing provision of higher quality on-site accommodation and facilities by operators.

Over the past five years, real industry revenue is estimated to stagnate, with an annualised growth rate of 0.1% to total

(PRWEB UK) 17 May 2012

The Guardian recently reported on the additional costs that make ?cheap? flights with certain airlines so expensive. Often the car hire services operated by budget airline companies can be much more expensive than booking car hire with a separate company. The team at Airport Car Hire maintain an easy to use price comparison site which allows their customers to find the best deals for car hire from airports across the UK. A member of the team explains why it is always worth looking into the car hire solutions on offer from a separate company.

?In booking their holidays, many people assume that if they are flying with a low cost airline firm, that the cost of their car hire services will also be at a lower rate than the rest of the market. However, booking your car hire solutions with a separate company is usually much more cost-effective. To save our customers even more money we?ve compiled this advice.?

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Long Beach, CA (PRWEB) May 16, 2012

Hyatt Regency Long Beach, the largest waterfront hotel in the City of Long Beach, California, has completed their major renovation in April of 2012. This $ 30 million renovation included the hotel’s lobby and all 528 guestrooms including 20 suites and Regency Club Lounge.

“This major guestroom renovation has enhanced Hyatt Regency Long Beachs’ reputation as a premier hotel for convention, business and leisure travelers, especially given our central location between Los Angeles and Orange Counties, scenic waterfront views and proximity to the Long Beach Convention Center and over 100 restaurants,” said Stephen D?Agostino, general manager, Hyatt Regency Long Beach. “We look forward to welcoming guests back to a transformed hotel with all of the services and amenities they have come to expect from Hyatt.?

AnderAnderson Miller Ltd. in Chicago created the design concept for the renovation. Renovation of all of the Long Beach hotel?s 258 guestrooms and 20 specialty suites include the Hyatt Grand Bed along with leather headboards, luxurious linens and window coverings, soft wool throws, and plush navy blue carpeting that was designed in a cohesive, clean and contemporary beach aesthetic with light wood tones, soothing neutral color palates and refreshing punches of deep azure blue reinforcing the hotel?s prime bay and beachfront location. Local art photography commissioned by acclaimed photographer Zoran Orlic and ?Welcome? resin LED light sculpture conceived of by the AREAWARE collective.

Reconfigured guestrooms floor plans providing ample and oversized and tech connected work space with separate seating areas for work, dining or relaxation. Fully illuminated and backlit bath mirrors highlight the many bathroom enhancements including raised vessel sink basins, plank tiled stand-up showers with handheld sprays. Suite amenities include eat-in kitchens with quartered white oak cabinetry and marble islands wired for connectivity. Walls lined with custom millwork bookcases and white oak floors border an ample Living Space with multiple seating areas.

Gracious and residential Royal and Palm Presidential Suites provide a home-away-from-home experience for meeting, entertaining or getting away. Multiple seating areas, full dining areas, and generous Master Suites outfitted with floor to ceiling woodwork, Bose sound systems and i-pads make an impression along with Master Bath showers built for two that feature in-shower waterproof TVs, multiple sprays, wall fountain and overhead spray with water activated chromatherapy. Suites also feature deep spa soaking tubs or private outdoor terraces. The specialty artwork package was curated with an emphasis on color and texture with a mixture of photography, abstract painting, and wax encaustic.

About Hyatt Regency Long Beach

Hyatt Regency Long Beach, 200 South Pine Avenue is a waterfront hotel adjacent to the convention center hotel located in the heart of downtown Long Beach. The property features 528 rooms, 22,000 square feet of flexible function space, WIFI Internet access, a variety of dining outlets, an outdoor heated pool and a fitness center. The hotel?s prime location at between Los Angeles and Orange Counties allows guests to easily explore an incredible array of attractions including the beach, dining, shopping, theater and sports. To book, call 800.233.1234 or visit http://www.longbeach.hyatt.com.

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Brighton, UK (PRWEB UK) 27 January 2012

As people everywhere start planning their vacations for 2012, international home exchange service Love Home Swap has come up with a list of this year?s top 10 ?must visit? holiday destinations.

House swapping is revolutionising the way we travel. With thousands of homes of all shapes and sizes available on Love Home Swap ? from small and stylish to large and luxury ? in 70+ countries across the globe, swappers can be adventurous as they choose. And as home swapping saves on expensive hotel bills, vacationers can save themselves up to $ 2,000 per exchange ? meaning they can holiday for longer and more often!

Debbie Wosskow, Founder of Love Home Swap, says: ?Home exchanges are a great way to see the world without spending a fortune. As more and more people are becoming interested, we?ve drawn up a list of top locations for this year, including some of the most popular Love Home Swap properties and destinations as well as some exciting newer destinations.?

?With the London Olympics taking place in August, there has been a huge amount of interest from people looking to swap with Londoners. Other destinations, such as Sri Lanka, the USA and Costa Rica, are much sought after locations, proving what we already know ? that people love an adventure and the chance to immerse themselves in a different culture. And with home swapping, they have that unique chance to experience their destination like a local, rather than a tourist,? said Debbie.

Joining Love Home Swap costs just $ 1 for a four week trial membership, after which annual membership costs only $ 159 per year, allowing you to swap as many times as you like, wherever you like at no extra cost. For more information, visit lovehomeswap.com.

Love Home Swap?s list of must visit destinations for 2012 include:

1. London ? Offering everything from swanky apartments in central London to beautiful homes nestled away in the city?s quieter streets, forget over-priced and over-booked hotels and home swap for your chance to be a part of the 2012 Olympics.

2. South Africa ? Take yourself from the coastal beauty of Cape Town and Plettenberg Bay to colonial properties nestled in the mountains. South Africa is becoming more and more popular as an adventure-packed home exchange destination.

3. Sri Lanka ? Take the opportunity to experience the life of a tea farmer by exchanging your home for a colonial bungalow in Central Province located on a tea estate. Alternatively, enjoy the relaxed pace of life in one of the numerous beachfront villas, complete with wonderful sea views, available to swap in the Southern Province.

4. Greece ? Get to know the locals in Greece by staying in a luxury villa in Santorini or in a hilltop property with breathtaking views on the Island of Mykonos. For a glimpse of village life, try swapping with a family and living in a fishing village in Aegina.

5. Ireland ? Although many people love Dublin, small-town and rural locations offer you the chance to immerse yourself in the rich Irish history. Home exchange options in Tipperary include stunning period properties with walled gardens and charming fireplaces. Or swap your home for a Georgian house overlooking the river in Kerry. Our Love Home Swap members here always recommend the trout and salmon fishing to those they swap with.

6. Spain ? Live like a Spaniard in one of the many coastal villas available, or swap with a farmer and stay in a stunning hillside farmhouse nestled in the Pyrenees foothills. Did someone say tapas?

7. Switzerland ? If you want to experience the charm of a small town in Switzerland, places such as Vaud have beautiful, World Heritage houses with breathtaking lake views. There are also fabulous traditional ski chalets available in both the winter and summer seasons.

8. Canada ? In summer, visit beautiful lakeside residences and log cabins in the mountains, where a variety of wildlife calls your front yard its home. Or plan your ski vacation around a home exchange in one of the multiple amazing ski chalets available within walking distance of some of the world?s best slopes.

9. Costa Rica ? Known for its amazing beaches, Costa Rica also has stunning rainforests and a huge diversity of wildlife. Properties available to swap in the dry rainforest area will allow you to get close to wildlife such as howler monkeys, iguanas, parrots, pelicans, frigate birds and hermit crabs. There are also some fantastic resort-style homes in Costa Rica’s Central Pacific Highlands, oceanfront villas in Dominical and colonial villas on the pristine Southern Pacific Coast.

10. Tasmania, Australia ? Although not recognised by many as a summer destination, Tasmania has some of the most beautiful sweeping beaches Australia has to offer. Properties available to swap in Spring Beach report frequent sightings of dolphins and occasionally whales, while bush animals such as wallabies, kangaroos and wombats are sighted from the front door. Other locations, such as Table Cape overlooking the Bass Strait, offer a great location in which to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

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