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	Interstate Hotels And Resorts Adds The Marker Hotel in Dublin May 24, 2012 Interstate Hotels & Resorts today announced that it has entered into a management agreement for The Marker, Dublin’s newest luxury hotel and apartment complex.

	The 53rd Annual La Cueva de Nerja Festival of Music and Dance May 24, 2012 Spain’s Cueva de Nerja, which offers an exceptional setting of beauty and acoustics, welcomes the 53rd International Festival of Music and Dance with Flamenco and classical music.

	United Airlines and Avianca Bring North and South America Closer Together May 24, 2012 The codeshare agreement allows increased access and seamless travel to the United States for Avianca customers as well as United passengers to Colombia.

	Diamond Resorts International Closes Acquisition of Pacific Monarch Resorts May 24, 2012 Purchase Adds Nine Resorts and 75,000 Owners to Diamond Resorts International Network.

	Sweets to the Sweet: Disney Desserts Worth the Calories May 24, 2012 Chef Scott Hunnel sells more than 10,000 dessert soufflés a year at Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.

	The Ritz-Carlton, Montreal to Open as Second Canadian Jewel in Portfolio May 24, 2012 The Grande Dame of Sherbrooke Street reclaims its place among luxury hotels.

	Hilton Worldwide on Track to Open New Hilton Lima Miraflores by Year End May 24, 2012 Hilton Worldwide Signs Management Agreement for City Center Hotel and Company CEO Visits Lima, Peru to Officially Announce the Deal.

	Historic Orchid For The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee May 24, 2012 A historic orchid is to be presented to Her Majesty the Queen at Chelsea Flower Show by His Excellency Dr Chris Nonis, High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to the United Kingdom.

	Cottages To Castles Presents Lazio May 24, 2012 Lazio lies on the western coast of central Italy and home to Rome which was known for centuries as the capital of the world. But there is more to Lazio than football and the Coliseum.

	Taste Luxury With Fusions Gastro Escapes May 24, 2012 Single food lovers and wine aficionados have their holidays sorted with Fusion Escapes, a smart new concept developed for single professionals who specialise in luxury breaks unlike any other experience offered by other solo travel companies.

	The Newest River Cruise Ship On The Danube Launches In Vilshofen May 24, 2012 Award-winning river cruise line AmaWaterways christened its newest ship, the AmaCerto, on 16th May in the scenic Danube town of Vilshofen, Germany. The traditional ceremony centred on the christening and blessing of the ship by its Godmother, Cruise Line International Association (CLIA) President Christine Duffy.

	Kyloe Restaurant & Grill Wins Most Exciting New Restaurant Award May 24, 2012 Edinburgh’s first gourmet steak restaurant, Kyloe Restaurant & Grill has been named Scotland’s Most Exciting New Restaurant for 2012 at The Scottish Hotel Awards.

	Top Ten Smaller Cruise Ports May 24, 2012 Those tired of arriving in port to find it crammed with giant ships and several thousand cruise passengers swarming all over town should consider cruising on a smaller ship with access to less crowded and more remote destinations.

	Top Tips For Cruising In 2012 May 24, 2012 According Silver Travel Advisor, the travel review and advice site specifically for over 50’s, cruising is the fastest growth area of the UK travel industry with nearly 2 million British holidaymakers taking a cruise holiday each year.

Official Launch Of Wellness Retreats, Vamizi Island, Mozambique May 24, 2012 Following the huge success of this January’s trial Wellness Retreat Vamizi Island (www.vamizi.com) will be offering clients two further opportunities to take part in these exclusive retreats. Arriving at Vamizi feels as if one has reached the end of the earth and this retreat offers the ideal way to revive, restore and rejuvenate, whilst losing oneself in the natural charms of this magical Indian Ocean jewel.

Match That! Post Office Is ‘On The Ball’ For Euro 2012: Ukraine Currency Available From All Branches May 24, 2012 From 22 May football fans planning trips to Euro 2012 in June will be able to buy Ukraine currency in their local Post Office. The UK’s largest provider of foreign currency has announced that it will be the first to offer nationwide access to Ukraine hryvnia for pre-order and next day delivery at all 11,500 Post Office branches.

South Devon Barn Conversion Joins Helpful Holidays Green Cottages Scheme May 24, 2012 Quither, a detached house for eight converted from a stone barn near Lower Broadaford in South Devon, has joined Helpful Holidays green cottages scheme, which encourages home owners to think sustainably. It’s the twelfth holiday home to be added to the West Country self-catering agency’s portfolio of properties that now carry the green tree symbol.

	Angel Fire Resort to Open New Mexico’s First Zipline Adventure Tour May 23, 2012 Zipline Tour Will Anchor the Resort’s Summit Adventure Center.

	The Venetian Macao Cools Down Again This Summer with Ice World 2012 May 23, 2012 A frozen wonderland is back at The Venetian® Macao-Resort-Hotel for another unforgettable summer, as Ice World 2012 kicked off Friday at CotaiExpo™ Hall F for its four-month run, open daily until September 16, 2012.

	Marriott Golf Introduces “Fairways-Fore-FREEdom” Military Golf Program May 23, 2012 New Program Provides Free & Discount Golf To Members Of The Military At Leading Resort Golf Destinations Throughout North America.