When life’s stresses and strains get an excessive amount of for you, head over to Catalina Island and you’ll find a peaceful retreat that’s certain to have you relaxed in no time.  The island, is just approximately 22 physical miles from the mainland, however in terms of lifestyle and sheer population, it’s a lifetime away.  With solely 2 ports on the island, one into the principle city of Avalon, and the opposite into the extra secluded aspect of the island at Two Harbors, and only two methods onto the island, by way of the water or helicopter, there’s little or no noise from vehicles.  Comparatively few vehicles exist on the island and most visitors both get around on foot or bicycle.  
Regardless of being such a small island, there are issues to do here on the times if you really feel like doing one thing just a little extra energetic than watching the solar move round, and if you first arrive on Catalina Island it’s best to visit the native Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau which gives you all the information you want about what’s on, where to find it, and of course ideas of the place to stay and eat in case you haven’t already made reservations.  In the peak months nevertheless, you should all the time a minimum of reserve your room earlier than venturing across to the island.  Although you may be fortunate to reach and find a room free, it’s not likely throughout high season because of the restricted amount of accommodation available.  
Two of the preferred places to visit on Catalina Island are the Catalina Island Museum which charts the history of the island by it’s various stages from the more moderen historical past by way of the Hollywood era (the island was one of many first principal Hollywood movie sets) right again to the Native Americans.   Just about 2 miles out of Avalon you’ll discover the Wrigley Botanical Gardens which can delight anyone who has an curiosity in flora and fauna.  William Wrigley (as in the chewing gum empire) as soon as owned the island and you possibly can even keep in his mansion which is now converted right into a bed and breakfast establishment.
Catalina Island could not sound very exciting compared with the points of interest of Los Angeles and San Francisco, however for anybody needing to escape the hustle and bustle of city life, it’s an ideal seashore oasis.

Miami is considered as global city of huge reputation in finance, commerce, media, entertainment, arts and international trade located in south eastern Florida, in the United States. It is the fourth-largest urban area in the United States with over 5.59 million residents. And above all, it is an international hub for entertainment industry in television, music, fashion, film and the performing arts and best place to travel by any mean.

There are many methods by which you can assure cheap car rental for yourself when you are on the tour of Miami. The best place to look out for affordable and cheap car rental in Miami is online websites. On a website, a traveler would easily come across a good number of car renting agencies offering exciting offers and schemes. Not only would the services provided at the car renting agency be cheaper but also be in varied range and price catering to each and every class and section of tourists and travelers.

In case, if you have planned to reach Miami on flight there is an option that you can struck a cheaper car rental deal through the travel agent who has booked airlines ticket for you. As it is normally a practice in air- ticketing that a travel agent providing air ticket remains in constant touch with car rental agency to provide its clients additional service. This way you can attain discount on the car rental service.

After selecting the car rental agency it is time to take decision on the make of the car. It is always advisable to choose between the category of compact or subcompact cars which are better option than full size sedan or minivan when you alone on the tour. The economy car not only saves you valuable dollars on price but is good bet when it comes in terms to save money on mileage and gas expenses. While traveling with friends, it is quite rational to travel in Sedan or Minivan. The other important tip for cheap car rental is the rental duration as tour planned in the end of the week you will find comparatively far cheaper than on working days.

The other important point when you are going for car rental from an agency either on a cheaper price or an expensive one is to check out the reputation of the company you are buying a car rental from. And above all never buy from a company that you have come across for the first time. It is possibility that you may be overcharged while buying online from the credit card that may further make the process of lowering down the price irreversible for you. You can even using Car Rental Discount Codes as provided by professional organizations like American Medical Association can bargain for cheaper rates.

The Vietnam’s first luxury tour company LUXURY TRAVEL will be presented  with a Excellent Product and Service Awards 2008 from the Vietnam Small and Medium Enterprise Association on Sunday 4 Jan 2009 in Hanoi.

According to Deputy Prime Minister of Vietnam Mr. Hoang Trung Hai, the criterias for this prestigious award certificate the quality of the products and services of the player in the market.

This is the annual award of the Vietnam Small and Medium Enterprise Association with the purpose of honoring the most outstanding faces in thousands of companies in Vietnam.

This year, the organization committee will award 100 enterprises national wide in all sectors, the economy components, including the enterprises with 100% foreign capital operating effectively in Viet Nam. Luxury Travel will be awarded for the most Excellent Product and Service Awards in Vietnam in 2008 in the tourism industry.

The “Excellent Product and Service Awards 2008” award ceremony will be organized solemnly at Hanoi Opera House on 04 Jan 2009 and live broadcast on the Viet Nam National Televisions VTV1 and VTC1.

The organization committee expects the presence of many high ranking officials of States, Party and Government at the event live on TV, among others, Mr. Nguyen Minh Triet – President of Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Mr. Le Kha Phieu former General Secretary of the Communist Central Committee of Vietnam, Mrs. Nguyen Thi Doan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai, Mr. Nguyen Ðuc Kien, Vice President of the National Assembly.

“We are very proud of this Excellent Product and Service Award 2008 as it is acknowledgement of our continued efforts to create the niche tourism products for high-end tourists and deliver the right experiences with best available services. We are a small company but we still believe small is beautiful” Mr. Pham Ha, Founder and CEO of Luxury Travel Vietnam said:

“We recently returned from our wonderful 15 day journey to Vietnam and Cambodia arranged by Luxury Travel” attested Pamela Solvang, a journalist from Shark Tivi, Texas, USA. “We can’t thank Luxury Travel enough for providing such an excellent travel experience for us from start to finish. The three of us on this trip have all traveled extensively, all around the world. We have used the best luxury travel companies in the US and elsewhere and can says that Luxury Travel Vietnam have moved to top notches of all”

Notes to Editors

Luxury Travel Co., Ltd. (Vietnam) is a 100% fully registered and privately-owned Vietnamese company. It was founded by luxury travel specialists since the 1990s when Vietnam had just opened its doors to worldwide tourism.

The Luxury Travel Company is Vietnam’s first luxury tour company and full travel service agency. Luxury Travel is experienced in providing special services and unique tourism products to luxury global travelers.  The company’s depth of experience and large infrastructure enable it to create unique itineraries with the operational confidence to fulfill client expectations.

Luxury Travel Company’s main business activities – luxury inbound/outbound operator, luxury adventures, custom tours, romance, wellness and spa, MICE, family travel and private travel arrangements for VIP stars, celebrities, Royal and Government clientele, private jet and yacht cruises…nothing is impossible in the whole luxury meaning.

Last year, the company served 10,000 satisfied customers. Among Luxury Travel’s clients are ambassadors, senators, Russian millionaires, CEOs and presidents of Oman Oil Company, royalty and Oman Royal Government ministers, French ministers, Deputy Prime Minister of Canada…and others.

Luxury Travel operates two brands – Luxury Travel and Premium Travel, both for high-end travelers who are inbound and outbound. They are both registered by the National Office of Intellectual Property of Vietnam.

Luxury Travel is a member of Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), American Association of Travel Agents (ASTA), Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT), Vietnam E-Commerce Association (VECOM), Vietnam Tourist Association (VITA).

Luxury Travel has several locations throughout Vietnam. The Head Office is located in Hanoi. Branch offices are located in Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon), Danang, Sapa and Nha Trang. All company operations are run by experienced, creative managers and guides. The Luxury Travel Team includes more than 50 people located throughout Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia.

Luxury Travel has won numerous other awards in Vietnam including the most recent award: Vietnam’s Top Trade Service Awards 2007, Integration and Development Businesses Awards 2008, Cultural Entrepreneur Awards 2008, Excellent Performance – The Guide Awards 2007-2008, Vietnam’s Excellent Product and Service Awards 2008 and Most Nominated So Far for Vietnam’s Best Service Awards 2008.

Luxury Travel is headquartered in Hanoi and has offices around Vietnam and management offices in Laos and Cambodia. It pioneered luxury tourism development in the early 2004. Today, Luxury Travel boasts a 5-year industry track record and brands that are recognized nationally and worldwide. www.luxurytravelvietnam.com