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MyDubaiInfo, leading travel and information website, has announced the launch of its new booking engine, which will allow visitors to the website to book hotels, flights, and rent a car, all with instant confirmation.
Among the numerous new features offered by MyDubaiInfo to travellers to Dubai, there is an innovative reservation system, which gives visitors the opportunity to book from more than 350 Dubai hotels and resorts, whether it is for hotel only, hotel and flight, and/ or car rental.
The new booking engine provides information on the availability and prices which are visible throughout the booking procedure and as soon as a choice is made, the confirmation is done straight away. Additionally the MyDubaiInfo booking engine will also now show accommodation options in more detail, providing additional information on the hotel and its amenities as well as large photos, informative text, 360 degree Virtual Tours and directions for driving.
The new booking engine has been designed so that every holiday can be as tailored as the visitor requires, with the ability to simply book a hotel room for a night, through to creating a full holiday package which includes the hotel, flights, car rental, trips and tours in Dubai as well as reserving seats in many of the wonderful Dubai restaurants available. And this can now all be carried out online from the comfort of home whilst MyDubaiInfo also ensures the visitor gets the best prices possible.
As Dubai's local travel guide, MyDubaiInfo is an invaluable source of independent information, and the reservation system is a great extra tool, which completes the user's experience within the site. Using leading edge technology and techniques, and through close collaboration with the leading full search agency Bigmouthmedia, MyDubaiInfo ensures that both clients and advertisers get excellent design, excellent marketing, and excellent customer service. The integration of the booking engine forms an important stage in MyDubaiInfo's efforts to improve the site through a series of innovations.
About MyDubaiInfo.com
MyDubaiInfo is part of the award winning MyDestinationInfo.com global network of travel sites. Focused on providing local knowledge and detailed information for visitors to Dubai, MyDubaiInfo includes a comprehensive Restaurants guide, a list of numerous luxurious hotels and resorts, an up-to-date events calendar, as well as great offers on desert safaris and aqua adventures. Along with the nightlife options and expats services, there is a 5-day Dubai weather forecast.
MyDubaiInfo PR contact:
Hristo Hristov
Business Development Manager
Jet Set Service FZ LLC
Fujairah Creative City
PO Box 4422
+971 50 423 8774
dubai.mydestinationinfo.com
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The Wyck Hill House Hotel, a four-star hotel set in 100 acres of stunning Cotswolds countryside, has regained its place as one of the area's premier venues.
After reopening earlier this year following a major refurbishment programme, the hotel has been receiving rave reviews from guests and industry professionals alike. The latest assessment of Wyck Hill House by Gloucester-based arts and leisure magazine SoGlos, describes the 18th century manor as 'country house elegance at its best'.
Making reference to the charming building, elegant bedrooms, friendly staff and fine dining, the magazine said: 'The new owners have done a fine job of drawing upon the manor's original charm while creating a relaxed atmosphere.
'From the decadent reception, original library and excellent restaurant to the unique rooms, extensive grounds and talking-point cigar shack, no expense has been spared in re-launching this Stow-on-the-Wold venue as a truly luxurious Gloucestershire retreat.'
The praise follows hot on the heels of a review by The Telegraph which described the hotel as 'a successful hybrid between a traditional country house hotel and modern retreat', giving special mention to the 100-acre tiered gardens and oak-panelled library.
Wyck Hill has also become a favourite with celebrating couples looking for a romantic hotel. Not only can they make the most out of the manor's breathtaking location and gardens, but also spoil themselves with facilities which include a luxurious spa, as well as enjoy local attractions such as the picturesque town of Burford and Cheltenham Racecourse. Wyck Hill House certainly seems to have cemented its place as one of Britain's most luxurious hotels.
'We're delighted at the feedback we have received since reopening the hotel following the refurbishment. A considerable amount of work has been put by all the staff at Wyck Hill House and it is pleasing to see their efforts being recognised, our sole aim is to ensure guests have a relaxing stay in one of the most the most beautiful parts of Britain, while enjoying the highest standards of hospitality in a truly magnificent building.'
Robin Sheppard and Haydn Fentum
Bespoke Hotels Group
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About Bespoke Hotels:
Bespoke Hotels Group: Founded in 2000 by hospitality veterans Robin Sheppard and Haydn Fentum. The group currently operate and manage 24 properties throughout the UK, with over £200 million of assets. Providing a blend of strong internal systems coupled with the philosophy of 'every hotel benefits from a little individuality and a little bit of tailoring to bring out its true heart and soul' have enabled the creation of the successful Bespoke Hotels portfolio through combining professionalism, experience and flair that very few management companies can match. Also recognised as a solid appointment to stabilise businesses, Bespoke have enjoyed an accelerated expansion as more financial institutions have come to utilise Bespoke Hotel Group's skills in operating and managing hotel properties. The Bespoke Hotels portfolio includes Bermondsey Square Hotel, London, Wyck Hill House, Cotswolds, Ten Manchester Street London and The New Ellington, Leeds covering anything from luxurious family hotels to hip and trendy hotels.
For more information, please visit www.bespokehotels.com http://www.bespokehotels.com
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Kuoni has announced the launch of the Kuoni Holiday Hotlist, a collection of top hotels and tours selected to suit a range of travel needs. Realising that every traveller wants different things from their individual holiday, Kuoni travel experts have searched the world personally checking and hand-picking the best resorts to make it easier for customers to choose between them.
The Hotlist includes the Top 10 Holiday destinations for value, romance, wellness, all-inclusive and culture, in worldwide destinations for travel between October 2010 and June 2011. The Kuoni Top 10 Holiday Hotlist can be found online on Kuoni's website.
Naomi Wilkinson, Head of Kuoni UK Marketing said: "We've taken the hard work out of selecting the perfect holiday with the launch of the Kuoni Holiday Hotlist - a selection of our Top 10 holidays from relaxing retreats to cultural discoveries. Kuoni's range of distinctive products and services offer authentic experiences that are new and life-enhancing and now made even easier to identify the perfect holiday fit using these lifestyle choices."
Highlights of the Top Ten list include, for value, Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt which offers superb dining opportunities and 4.5 star accommodation at the Ritz-Carlton while travellers looking for a romantic getaway can enjoy luxury holidays to the Maldives and stay in a luxurious beach villa on Maafushivaru.
For wellness, Kerala in India made Kuoni's hotlist, a perfect hideaway with rejuvenating treatments available at the Jiva Spa and accommodation at the 4.5 star Taj Green Cove Resort. All-inclusive holidays in Barbados are also in Kuoni's top ten, offering gourmet cuisine, watersports, cooking lessons, golf, yoga and much more at the Almond Casuarina Beach Resort.
Egypt is also recommended by Kuoni's Hotlist for those looking to soak in some culture on their holiday with Nile cruises guided by an Egyptologist as well as luxury accommodation aboard the MS Darakum.
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Notes to Editors:
Kuoni is ABTA and ATOL protected, giving customers financial protection and ensuring they won't be stranded abroad. And customers are safe in the knowledge while they are abroad that Kuoni have professional ground agents & English speaking guides to ensure they have an enjoyable stay.
About Kuoni:
Kuoni, the luxury holiday operator, was established in 1906 in Switzerland by Alfred Kuoni, a visionary adventurer and explorer of his time who opened some of Europe's first travel agencies. Today it has branch operations in over 40 countries.
Kuoni offers luxury breaks in a number of beautiful locations, including a range of all-inclusive Maldives holidays, holidays to Thailand and Kenya safaris as well as a host of memorable experiences such as brewing coffee at ancient Brazilian fazendas, tracking chimpanzees in the wilds of Tanzania and salsa dancing in Havana. The company's Authentic Experiences enable travellers to do as the locals do or learn from experts in their field.
PR Contact:
Anne-Marie Hansen
Kuoni Travel Ltd
Kuoni House
Deepdene Avenue
Dorking
Surrey
RH5 4AZ
01306 744 173
www.kuoni.co.uk
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Avid travellers and Luxury Villa specialists, the staff from Villa Getaways share their favourite holiday destinations and tips for making luxury travel dreams a reality. Here are some tips on what to pack for your Balinese holiday.
Bali is one of the premier holiday hotspots in the World. Frequented by one-time holiday-goers and repeat visitors, Bali is renowned for its lively nightlife, beautiful beaches, perfect waves, and diverse culture and cuisine. If you haven't travelled to Bali before, it can be hard to decide what to leave out of those bursting suitcases. Here's some advice, arrive with an (almost) empty suitcase.
Clothes
Bali is well known as a shopping mecca with bargains galore. For this reason, when packing for your Balinese holiday, the general advice given is to bring an almost empty suitcase and fill it as you shop. We recommend you bring a selection of light, casual clothing that you can easily layer. Natural fibres like cotton or linen are the most comfortable in Bali's humid climate. If you're planning on adventuring, bring some sturdy walking shoes. NO winter coats or fur boots to Bali! Its proximity to the equator (8 degrees) dictates its year round average temperature of 31 deg Celsius (mid-80s°F) and extreme humidity, especially from October to April, the Wet Season. The days from June to August are blessed with refreshing cool breezes. The central mountain areas such as Ubud offer cooler climes, and you may need light jackets (jumpers) and warm socks at night.
The Balinese generally dress modestly and it is seen as a mark of respect to do likewise while visiting their country. While casual clothes like shorts and strappy tops are perfectly acceptable about town, you will be expected to cover up with long pants and dresses when visiting any of Bali's numerous, lovely temples. Many temples provide the obligatory sarong and sash for visitors.
Health
Bring any medication you need regularly as pharmacies are not plentiful and it always easier to read and follow the labels on your own products. Don't forget to bring plenty of sunscreen, you don't want to begin your holiday with a sunburn from exposure to the strong equatorial sun. Some tropical strength insect repellent may also be a good idea, depending on where you will be on the island. At all costs, don't be tempted to bring any recreational drugs. Drug related offences carry the death penalty and there are already plenty of foreign "guests" residing in the Government Prison Service.
Travel Documents
Photocopy all of your travel documents and credit cards and store them separately from your wallet. If anything should happen to your original travel documents, having copies will make recovery or replacement much easier.
At Villa Getaways we pride ourselves on our service and attention to detail. We travel to Bali regularly so we can assist with all your travel questions. To make your stay as memorable as possible, our complimentary services include an escort to and from your Villa, welcome at arrival, housekeeping, maid service, concierge services, security. Additional services range from private Chef service, onsite Spa service, helicopter transfers and anything else you wish to have.
Our Bali villa rentals are located all over the island so you can choose whether you wish to be close to shopping, nightlife, or right on the beach. Please don't hesitate to contact us for more information or visit the website http://www.balivillagetaways.com/
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MyBritishColumbiaInfo.com, a member of the award-winning MyDestinationInfo.com travel network, continues to grow in popularity since its first few months of launching on the network and is now adding social media tools to further reach travellers and directly interact with visitors of the website.
MyBritishColumbiaInfo.com provides a range of options that assist visitors in connecting directly with businesses and services in British Columbia. Promoting the best of Canada's westernmost province, MyBritishColumbiaInfo.com showcases its travel industry sector from popular British Columbia restaurants and spectacular golf courses to things to do in British Columbia as well as areas of special interest for international students including universities and colleges. Incorporating and publishing useful information on the website means, for instance, visitors looking for spa and wellness treatments after a day of shopping can read reviews and find up-to-date information and contact details about businesses in their immediate area.
After a successful first summer of featuring top festivals, events in British Columbia and performances, event organizers have also benefitted from this additional reach via social media, directly presenting their events to the fans of MyBritishColumbiaInfo.com. MyBritishColumbiaInfo.com has proven its strength in connecting locals and visitors to performances and special celebrations and supporting the appreciation of arts and cultural activities of communities around British Columbia.
Excited about the future, MyBritishColumbiaInfo.com sees social networking as an important part of the website's growth, further complementing the excellent website design, terrific photos and the continuous addition of current information for visitors coming to British Columbia.
About MyBritishColumbiaInfo.com
MyBritishColumbiaInfo.com is a member and part of the award-winning MyDestinationInfo.com travel network with over 65 destinations worldwide, including soon to be launched Ontario, Alberta and the Maritime Provinces of Canada. Economies of scale mean that all MyDestinationInfo.com sites will see continual improvements in design and technology ensuring that each region is a market leader in each of their respective destinations.
Contact details
Rosana Brien
Managing Director
B.W.Connections Inc.
510 Marsett Pl #303
Victoria, British Columbia
Canada V8Z 7J1
778-430-5198
britishcolumbia.mydestinationinfo.com
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HolidayTravelWatch has continued throughout this 2010 summer season to receive reports of many package holidaymakers falling ill in resort hotels. The organisation has received contact from many affected holidaymakers suffering with Cryptosporidium, Salmonella, Giardia & Shigella.
HolidayTravelWatch is appalled by the reports we have received from one group of so-called DIY holidaymakers; they have been formed into what is believed to be the first ever group action of so-called DIY holidaymakers – full details in our full press release!
The so-called 'DIY' or 'Dynamic' method of selling holidays apparently places the Consumer in the driving seat through the 'choice' offered by internet portals. These holiday sales methods appear to offer 'seamless' transactions backed by a complex range of terms and conditions.
Holidaymakers report that when they experience travel problems within these holiday products, the travel company they have purchased the holiday from will often cite their terms and conditions and refuse to accept any liability for failings in the holiday contract.
Frank Brehany, the Consumer Advocate for HolidayTravelWatch states:
'This story contains probably the most appalling set of holiday complaints we have received this season – how on earth can any travel provider simply point to their terms and conditions? This method of booking a holiday is creating the worst Consumer discrimination possible and creates a two-tier travel product!'
He continues:
'We have long advocated that there is no difference between the sale of a traditional package holiday and that of a so-called 'DIY' or 'Dynamically' packaged holiday! British Consumers are being led into contracts that apparently offer no protection should something go wrong – these sales are clear attempts to avoid responsibilities under the Package Travel Directive and UK Package Travel Regulations'.
He concludes:
'This group is the first group action of a so-called 'DIY' or 'Dynamically' packaged holiday; these holidaymakers are suffering real prejudice in Consumer Protection and we have helped them form into a group to challenge this injustice! We will lead the way for Consumers – this is the biggest challenge facing UK holidaymakers and Consumers since 1992! All so-called DIY holidaymakers who have suffered with similar problems should contact us without delay! The time has also come for the EU Commission, Westminster and the Travel Industry to act quickly to prevent this travesty against Consumers!'
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New York, NY. (September 3, 2010) – Since its debut nearly a century ago, the Panama Canal has been considered one of the world's most important engineering marvels. This 51-mile passageway between oceans can save a ship more than 7,000 transit miles around South America, and never ceases to amaze cruise passengers. Princess Cruises' ships have long offered a front-row view of the Panama Canal, and in 2011-12 the line will offer 38 cruises to this signature destination, with five different itinerary options.
The Panama Canal's history adds to its status as a 'must see' destination. The single most expensive construction project in United States history at the time, 'big ditch' took more than 30 years to build at a cost of about $375 million. The Canal's lengthy history included construction efforts by two different nations and the creation of an independent Panama. In total, Canal construction involved as many as 80,000 workers and the excavation of around 268,000,000 cubic yards of earth.
Today the Canal offers passage to approximately 14,000 ships a year. Princess passengers sailing the Canal will enjoy the amenities of two vessels specifically built for Panama Canal cruising – Coral Princess and Island Princess. The sides of these ships just clear the massive locks that use an average of 52 million gallons of water in each chamber as they eventually lift and lower vessels a total of 170 feet as they pass from the Caribbean to the Pacific during the nine-hour transit.
'Their ships have been transiting the Panama Canal for more than 40 years and, in fact, we even christened Coral Princess as it moved through the Canal,' said Jan Swartz, Princess Cruises executive vice president. 'There really is no better way to watch the fascinating process as the ship transits each lock than from the decks of our ships – it's an exceptional way to experience this wonder of engineering.'
Princess' unique Two-day Canal Experience, available on many longer sailings, combines a full transit of the Canal, including the Miraflores, Pedro Miguel and Gatun Locks, with a second day in Panama at Fuerte Amador. This extra day gives travelers time to explore Panama further with excursions such as riding the Panama Canal Railway, exploring a rainforest, visiting an authentic Embera Indian village or touring bustling Panama City.
A complete line up of Princess Cruise deals can be found @ http://cruisedealership.com/discount-princess-cruises.asp
Beyond the Panama Canal, these itineraries offer calls in Caribbean Islands, Mexican Riviera resort towns, and a number of intriguing ports in Central America. In Costa Rica, passengers will discover a land of tropical rain forests, lush coffee plantations and white sand coastlines set against a backdrop of majestic mountains. In San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua, this scenic fishing village offers beautiful white-sand beaches and ecological richness, while the nearby city of Granada is the oldest city in Central America.
Panama Canal itineraries include:
Panama Canal Two-Day Experience Cruises – Coral Princess and Island Princess will feature three itineraries offering Princess' Two-Day Canal Experience – a full Panama Canal transit combined with a full day at Fuerte Amador on the Pacific side of Panama. The 14-day itinerary sails between Ft. Lauderdale and Los Angeles with calls at Aruba, Cartagena, and Puntarenas (Costa Rica) in addition to the Two-Day Canal Experience. A 15-day option offers an additional call in Puerto Quetzal (Guatemala). And another 15-day option sails from San Francisco to Ft. Lauderdale with calls at Cabo San Lucas, Puntarenas (Costa Rica), Cartagena, and Aruba. Sailings on these itineraries depart between September 25, 2011 and April 27, 2012. Coral Princess and Island Princess also offer longer Grand Adventures of 17, 18 and 19 days, sailing to and from Vancouver.
Full Panama Canal Transit Sailings – A new 14-day itinerary between Los Angeles and Ft Lauderdale, offering a full Panama Canal transit plus visits to Cabo San Lucas, San Juan del Sur (Nicaragua), Puntarenas (Costa Rica), Cartagena and Aruba. Coral Princess offers four sailings on this route, with departures on October 25, November 8, 2011, February 28, and March 13, 2012.
Roundtrip Panama Canal Cruises – Island Princess will sail on this classic 10-day roundtrip itinerary from Ft. Lauderdale, which offers a partial Panama Canal transit to Gatun Lake followed by a call in Colon, plus calls in the Caribbean ports of Aruba, Cartagena, Limon (Costa Rica), and Grand Cayman or Ocho Rios. The ship offers 20 departures between October 10, 2011 and April 17, 2012.
Additional information about Princess Cruises, Cruise Deals, Last Minute Cruises is available by calling 1-888-604-0279 or by visiting our website at www.cruisedealership.com.
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Most people would like to spend a vacation on a cruise but the cost can be a powerful deterrent unless you take advantage of last minute cruises. Such deals are available only once in a while but they can prove to be a real bonanza for you. The best way to economize on cruise vacations is to either book very early because you might get sizable early bird discounts or to wait till the last moment and hope for cheap cruise deals to fall in your lap.
There are many reasons why a cruise line offers such low cost deals just before the cruise is about to set sail. It is mainly due to the availability of unreserved accommodation that the cruise line tries to sell at a highly discounted price.
How To Find Such Low Cost Last Minute Deals
Basically you need patience, perseverance, flexibility and a bit of luck to find low cost last minute cruises. The first step is to browse the Internet and find a reliable websites such as www.cruisedealership.com that has extensive information regarding all the cruise deals being offered by the cruise lines. They also act as brokers for these highly discounted deals.
You need patience to browse through all the options offered by CruiseDealership.com so that you can adjust your plans with the availability of the cruise that you have been waiting for. You might be able to get information regarding last minute cruises from websites of individual cruise lines but the website www.cruisedealership.com can provide information regarding exclusive deals from all cruise lines.
Websites of companies that offer information regarding last minute cruises also offer a chance to go on a 'repositioning' cruise which is also a bargain deal. The reason why cruise ship owners offer these deals is that they might have more cruises than ships. As such, sometimes they might need to reposition or move a ship from one destination to the other. On such occasions they offer one way cruises only because they have to bring passengers from the other end.
Such a deal can work out very cheap, even if you have to pay for the return air fare. Fantastic cruise deals are also available during seasons when there is low demand. As such, if you are flexible enough to be able to get away in a day's notice, you can take advantage of low-cost last minute cruises.
You Need To Act Fast
Information regarding such great low cost deals is made available on the websites and anyone can cash in on them. As these deals relate to cruises that are almost ready to leave and because many other people are also on the lookout for them, it will be in your interest to grab such a deal immediately. Moreover, there are not many berths that get listed for last minute cruises making it all the more necessary to act fast if you wish to enjoy a cruise at a fraction of the original cost.
CruiseDealership.com offering such fantastic bargains on last minute cruises have customer friendly representatives who are available at all times to guide you on all aspects of such cruises. Moreover they are well-versed in all the details of the different types of cruises and can help you select the routes and cruise lines so that you can go on the cruise that has been your dream for a long time.
Last minute cruises are a great way of fulfilling your passion for going on a cruise to your favorite destination at a fraction of the original cost.
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BestWeddingAway has announced that it will be at the National Wedding Show in Birmingham from 8th to 10th October 2010.
BestWeddingAway will be at Stand B15 and intends to make it a great opportunity for future brides to come and meet the team and have a chat about ideas and locations for their wedding in Italy. BestWeddingAway currently has five Moods; Verona, Venice, Lake Garda, South Tyrol and In Vino Veritas, however in the next few weeks it will also be launching a sixth – Tuscany.
Brides that come over to introduce themselves and have a chat will have the opportunity to take advantage of the BestWeddingAway Venue Visit special offer which will be available only at the National Wedding Show. This special offer is a visit to 2 ceremony locations and 2 reception venues in Lake Garda or Verona worth €250. This offer means that couples visiting Italy to choose a location and meet suppliers will have four possibilities to visit, get excited and imagine what their dream wedding in Italy could look like.
Another offer for brides-to-be visiting the National Wedding Show is the opportunity to book a consultation with one of the wedding planners. This free consultation will give brides-to-be the opportunity to speak in-depth about the various locations available to them and the price possibilities, as well as enabling them to have a strong idea of what their wedding could look like. The bride-to-be will be able to work with the wedding planner to create themes around chosen locations and chat about various concepts based around the Wedding Moods and venues.
Visitors to the stand will have the ideal chance to look at pictures and understand how the company works and get an idea of how much (or how little) a wedding in Italy can cost.
BestWeddingAway believes it will provide a fantastic opportunity for those planning their wedding to meet the people that could be organizing their dream wedding in Italy and to help them understand the professionalism, experience and care that goes into making that special day into a really special day.
The wedding planners at the show will be bi-lingual British/Italians who have each lived in Italy for several years, as a result they have an extensive knowledge of Italian culture, Italian customs and the Italian geography. Brides-to-be can also ask the wedding planners what life is like in Italy compared to their previous British homes to get a insight into the real Italy.
BestWeddingAway provide personalised days which are designed around the couple, their relationship and individual personalities to create a wedding day which is a reflection of them, not just a package deal.
Brides-to-be, mother of the brides-to-be and grooms wishing to take advantage of our free consultation can book an appointment with one of the wedding planners via the BestWeddingAway website . Appointments are taken on a first come first serve basis.
About Bestweddingaway
Bestweddingaway is a wedding planning agency that organises weddings for foreigners in Italy. The company's role is to assist and where requested advise couples on everything from their logistical needs through to their aesthetic wishes. Whether a couple just needs to choose the best wedding locations in Italy for their ceremony or they need help choosing the wine to have with their meal, the Bestweddingaway team and partners are there to help develop their wedding ideas and make wishes become a reality.
Bestweddingaway media contact:
Carla Crivaro
Bestweddingaway SRL
Piazza G. B. Ferrario 7/C
37010 Costermano (VR)
Italy
+39 045 2476542
www.bestweddingaway.co.uk
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Springfield, MA, September 2, 2010 -- GolfEtail, http://www.golfetail.com, offering great buys on quality brands of golf clubs, accessories and clothing thought someone would easily pick the winner of the just-completed PGA Championship, since most of the competitors are household names to golfers.
'Imagine our surprise,' said Marc Ducey, GolfEtail President, 'when Martin Kaymer blew away some of the most famous golfers playing today! We were delighted that our Pick the winner of the PGA championship and win a free TaylorMade Burner Driver from GolfEtail!' contest generated more than two thousand entries in only a few days, but now we had to pick a winner at random.'
'Matt Mooney's name came up the winner of the TaylorMade Burner Driver,' Mr. Ducey added. 'But since everyone but Martin Kaymer was stymied on the winner of the tournament, we offered a 10% discount on drivers to everyone who entered. This way, we all won and our customers got great deals on clubs.'
GolfEtail is a total internet retail store, using state-of-the-art promotional ideas and approaches. During their Facebook contest, current email subscribers were encouraged to become Facebook fans before entering the contest. To generate new leads, visitors to the website and click-throughs from Facebook ads were sent directly to the contest page. The contest ran for three days before the PGA Championship, with the winner awarded on Monday, August 16, 2010.
McDougall Interactive, http://www.mcdougallinteractive.com, contributed SEO and advanced social media marketing techniques,' Mr. Ducey said. 'More than two thousand golf-crazy folks entered the contest and during the week we offered 12% off all golf items on the GolfEtail.com. When the dust cleared, we had received more than 1000 Facebook fans and extremely high click-through rates. In all, the contest was one of the best online promotions we've run this year,' he said.
About GolfEtail
Family-owned and proudly based in Springfield, Massachusetts, GolfEtail stands for two things when it comes to golf equipment: value and quality. The company's primary goal is to provide golfers with outstanding prices on some of the top brands in golf. GolfEtail's long-term relationship with suppliers makes the difference. GolfEtail only selects suppliers they know and trust, ones that consistently provide the company with quality legitimate brands at excellent prices.
Through overstocked inventories, liquidation sales, closeout items, demo products, and more, GolfEtail delivers great value on today's newest and hottest products, including deals on big brand names like Adams, Adidas, Ashworth, Callaway, Cobra, Greg Norman, Nike, and TaylorMade. Visit their website at http://www.golfetail.com for more information.
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