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TimeStream Software, the leading developer of Notescast titles for the iPod, announces its “Disneyland Park Guide” Notescast for the iPod Classic, iPod 5th Generation and iPod nano.

Designed to complement its counterpart for the iPhone, the new Disneyland Park Notescast for the iPod Classic and iPod nano is a powerful new vacation planning and in-park guide filled with over 120 pages of in-depth information covering nearly every aspect of Disneyland Park, including:

• Welcome to Disneyland Park
• 55 Disneyland Park Attractions
• Disneyland Resort Hotels
• Disneyland Park Tickets
• Disneyland Park FAQs
• Disneyland Park Phone Numbers
• Disneyland Park Tips
• Disneyland Park Tours
• Disneyland Resort Hotels FAQs
• How to Find Disney Characters
• Disneyland Park “Must Do’s”
• Disneyland Park Shows & Parades
• Disneyland Park Hours
• Disneyland Park – What’s New
• Disneyland Park – Parking
• Disneyland Park Toddler Tips
• Disneyland Park Photo Tips
• Disney’s FASTPASS
• Vacation Reservations FAQs
• Countless sub-categories for each of the above
• No Internet access or Wi-Fi required
• And so much more!

“This is an entirely new way to experience Disneyland Park…as well as the iPod.” said Mike Westby of TimeStream Software. “We’ve taken the very same product we developed for the iPhone and brought it to the iPod Classic and iPod nano to put all of Disneyland Park right in the palm of users’ hands wherever they go, no matter what device they’re using.”

The new “Disneyland Park Guide” Notescast for the iPod Classic, iPod 5th Generation and iPod nano is available at http://www.Notescasts.com

The “Disneyland Park Guide” Notescast is also available for the iPhone and the iPod touch at The App Store.

Additional Notescast titles for the iPod Classic, iPod nano, iPhone and iPod touch include “Walt Disney World”, “Walt Disney World Secrets” and “Disney’s Animal Kingdom Hidden Mickeys”, “Glacier National Park” and more.

ABOUT TIMESTREAM SOFTWARE

TimeStream Software is the leader in the development of mobile marketing and enduser content for the iPod Classic, iPod nano, iPhone and iPod touch.

Today global brands have discovered using TimeStream Software’s Notescasts as mobile marketing tools to extend their marketing and sales message, as well as web site content, beyond the PC and out into the mobile lives of an all new customer channel of over 135 million iPhone and iPod users.

Learn more about mobile marketing with Notescasts at http://www.TimeStream-Software.com

ABOUT NOTESCASTS

What the App Store is for the iPhone, http://www.Notescasts.com is to the iPod Classic and iPod nano.

Individual Notescast titles are available for posting, as well as downloading at http://www.Notescasts.com. iPod Classic and iPod nano owners will find such Notescast titles as Walt Disney World Notescast, Walt Disney World Secrets Notescast, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Hidden Mickeys Notescast, Disneyland Park Notescast, Glacier National Park Notecast, Sheraton Maui Resort Notescast and more.

To learn more, visit http://www.Notescasts.com

Auld Reekie Tours has formed a subsidiary company, Edinburgh Free Walking Tours, and will run three tours daily at 11-30, 13-30 & 15-30.

The first of these tours is the History & Legends tour of the Royal Mile in Edinburgh.

The tour lasts around two and a half hours and is hosted by fully costumed guides.

Our fully costumed guides will ensure that our History & Legends tour is interspersed with wit and humour. For those who bring along a camera there some very exciting photostops, and, our costumed guides will be only to happy if you wish them to pose for/with you.

www.edinburghfreewalkingtours.com

Southwest Safari Camps Explore “The Other Chaco Canyon,” With Three Departure Dates in September.

Southwest Ed-Ventures
CONTACT: Janet Ross
TEL: 800-525-4456
E-MAIL: jross@fourcornersschool.org
WEB: www.sw-adventures.org

MONTICELLO, Utah—The American Southwest holds plenty of appeal for the average visitor. For travelers seeking a deeper understanding of the mysteries of the region, there is Southwest Safari Camps. A program of the non-profit Four Corners School of Outdoor Education, “Southwest Safari Camps” offers experiential learning adventures to lesser known Southwest sites; places just as fascinating as their more popular counterparts.

Guides are anthropologists and naturalists, giving travelers exceptional insight not offered by competitors.

“The Other Chaco Canyon” is such a journey. There are three departure dates for the 7-day, 6- night trip this September (starting the 13th, 20th, and 27th). Each trip leaves from and returns to Durango, Colorado.

Accommodations for each are a Safari Camp, a tented camp with special amenities and where the physical work of “making camp” is done for guests.

All meals are prepared by outstanding camp chefs. Guests enjoy day and evening programs led by an archaeologist or other guest lecturers.

The trip slated for September 20 is archaeoastronomy week focusing on the study of how ancient cultures viewed and made sense of the stars, planets, and calendar.

In the American southwest, early societies sometimes positioned petroglyphs and/or pictographs where unique sunlight and shadow patterns would interact with the images on the significant calendar dates corresponding to the changing of seasons. Archaeoastronomy Week is during the equinox, so the group can observe how these sites function.

It’s a once in a lifetime journey exploring Chaco Canyon and the eponymous park, along with at least six less travelled archaeological sites outside of the park, but likely politically and economically linked to Chaco.

Much of the exploration is done on foot. Hikes range from one to four miles per day at elevations of 6,000 to 6,800 feet. Some treks are relatively flat, others lead to the canyon rim providing unforgettable vistas of the valley where the Anasazi culture flourished 1,000 years ago.

Seven hundred years ago the Anasazi people vanished. Today, conjectures made as to the reason for their disappearance are based on what they left behind, 1,200 ruins in the park alone.

Chaco is remarkable for its many monumental public and ceremonial buildings, distinctive architecture and engineering projects, complex system of roads and irrigation systems.

The artistic abilities of the people are seen in numerous petroglyphs and pictographs, some interpreted to represent major astral events witnessed by the artists and recorded for eternity.

Many hikes lead to Chaco ‘”Great House,” including the most remarkable structure, the magnificent Pueblo Bonito, an enormous D-shaped complex rising four stories from the desert it contains 600 to 800 rooms and numerous kivas,( subterranean rooms generally believed to have been used by Anasazi men for religious and spiritual purposes).

None of the great houses were residential but used instead for political and governmental meetings and spiritual ceremonies. Most archaeologists believe great house architecture represent the peak of Anasazi culture.

Although the Chaco influence stretched through 40,000 square miles of the Southwest (an area the size of the state of Ohio,) during its peak in the early 1100s the culture abruptly disappeared about 1125. Hypothesis surrounding the culture’s demise or abrupt departure include drought, warfare, and/or internal political strife.

What is known is that a people very much in tune with their world, including the skies, once called Chaco Canyon home. They created a complex urban center that continues to amaze and inspire a thousand years later. This World Heritage Site and other lesser explored nearby ruins of the ancient Anasazi culture are the focus of “The Other Chaco Canyon” trips this fall. Groups are limited to size and places can be reserved at the website or by calling Southwest Safari Camps at 1-800-525-4456.

$2,775. Price includes all food from dinner on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 7; transportation from/to Durango, CO; expert staff and guides and camp cook; all safari gear; 1 motel night in Durango, and park fees. Airfare and personal items not included.

OPEN FOR 2009 SUMMER SEASON

LAKE LOUISE, Alberta, Canada – Moraine Lake Lodge will open for its 97th summer season on June 1. The luxurious resort is set snug in the famous Valley of the Ten Peaks in Banff National Park, approximately a two and a half hour drive from Calgary, Alberta.

To kick off its 2009 season, the resort is offering a stay of four nights for the price of three for stays between June 1 – 18 with rates starting at $275 per night (subject to availability). Standard lodge pricing will reconvene June 19 until the resort closes for the winter on October 3.

With the towering mountains and crystalline lake serving as the main attractions, each of the Lodge’s 33 newly renovated guestrooms provide fireplaces, soft down duvets, deep soaker tubs, private balconies and custom-made furniture. When designing the Lodge and cabins, world-famous architect Arthur Erickson ensured that no view went to waste, going as far as incorporating a glass ceiling into the Lodge’s gourmet dining room.

The location of Moraine Lake Lodge allows for countless outdoor eco-adventures. Guests from all over the world visit to canoe on Moraine Lake. Other outdoor activities in the area include hiking, horseback riding, fishing, rock climbing, mountaineering and bird watching, all in a secluded wilderness setting.

Moraine Lake Lodge is part of the Capilano Group of Companies (CGC), which is owned and operated by Nancy Stibbard, who has developed a number of world renowned properties including Capilano Suspension Bridge and Treetops Adventure in Vancouver and Cathedral Mountain Lodge near Lake Louise.

To contact the Moraine Lake Reservations team, call 1.877.522.2777 or refer to the Moraine Lake Lodge website at www.morainelake.com

Gyrfalcon & ptarmigan, Brunnich’s guillemots & puffins, the haunting cry of the great northern diver, busy waders in summer plumage, diving gannets & the worlds most varied duck breeding grounds.

These are the experiences bird watchers can expect on a new bird trail in North Iceland!

More species of ducks breed at Lake Myvatn in North Iceland than anywhere else in the world and the lake has long been a popular travel destination among bird watchers. Fewer know however that there are a great number of other places in North Iceland to watch the artic bird fauna of Iceland.

A new arctic bird trail, focusing on the coast of North Iceland, is now being developed by the regional development agency in the area, in collaboration with tourism service providers.

The project is part of a national effort among service providers and governmental agencies to introduce international tourists to possibilities of bird watching in Iceland and to attract more bird watchers to Iceland.

Raudinupur (Red Cliff) is an ancient volcano protruding 73 m out of the surrounding plain of Melrakkasletta peninsula. It has served as an important landmark for sea-farers through the centuries.

The cliff and the surrounding area is rich with bird life and those who ascend it are offered great panoramic views. Raudinupur is among destinations on the new bird trail.

The artic tern aggressively greets every guest heading to Raudinupur. The ptarmigan quietly sneaks between the tussocks with its many chicks and tries not to draw the attention of the gyrfalcon which frequently watched the bird life from the edge of the crater.

An old Icelandic legend has it that the gyrfalcon and ptarmigan are siblings, but a spell was cast on the falcon not to recognize the ptarmigan as his sister, until he eats her heart, and then he cries.

At Raudinupur, bird watchers will also see all the auks of Iceland: Brünnich’s guillemot, guillemot, razorbilled auk, black guillemot, puffin and on occasion one will spot the highly artic species of little auk, though it does not breed in Iceland. Other common birds in the cliff are fulmar and kittiwake. Two pillars rise from the sea, close to the cliff. Those are breeding grounds of gannet, queen of the sea.

In development of the North Iceland bird trail, emphasis has been put on improving access to bird watching places and to publish information material, on signs and in booklets.

Tourists in the area can choose from diverse accommodation and other services.

As an example, the town of Husavik is a center of whale watching tours, in which there is a good chance to spot a blue whale.

Due to the current favourable exchange rate of the Icelandic currency, travelling to Iceland has never been more economical. Iceland is closer than many think and flight time from London is as short as 3 hours.

There are direct daily flights to Iceland from Europe, UK, US and Canada with Icelandair and Iceland Express.

Frequent scheduled flights and buses run daily between the capital of Reykjavik and Northern Iceland.

Gavia Travel (www.gaviatravel.com) is a ground tour operator in Iceland specializing in Nature and Wildlife. All tours are designed and guided by a team of experts.

For further information, please contact:
Hrafn Svavarsson, Managing Director
gavia@gaviatravel.com
Tel: +354 511 3939

Gavia Travel
Alfaheidi 44
IS-200 Kopavogur
Iceland

Hard Rock International held the grand opening of Hard Rock Hotel at City of Dreams in Macau, marking the occasion with the brand’s ceremonial guitar smash and the donation of eight brand new Epiphone guitars to local universities.

The latest addition to the Hard Rock brand, the hotel is part of City of Dreams, an integrated urban entertainment resort developed by Melco Crown Entertainment Limited, listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market. Hard Rock Hotels offer luxurious style and authentic experiences that rock. Properties are situated in destinations with unique character, tourist appeal and in gateway cities. Hard Rock Hotels cater to the evolving and distinctive needs of the experienced traveler, who seeks a reprieve from traditional, predictable properties.

Hard Rock Hotel at City of Dreams offers a stylish contemporary design, superior service and the distinctive thread that unites all Hard Rock Hotels — music. Located in Cotai, Hard Rock Hotel is certain to become a “must experience” destination in Macau.

Hard Rock Hotel at City of Dreams features diverse music themes and an extensive collection of memorabilia. The hotel boasts approximately 300 guest rooms, including over 200 Standard King, Double Queen and Accessible King rooms, 64 Corner Suites and two Rock Star Suites, all tailored and customized for the rock star at heart.

The memorabilia featured at the new Hard Rock Hotel at City of Dreams showcases icons of music from early rock ‘n’ roll through today’s current artists while paying homage to well-known artists who are local to the region.

Hard Rock International recently acquired memorabilia from Chinese Superstar Jacky Cheung, marking the brands first memorabilia collection from a Chinese artist. Hard Rock’s Memorabilia Collection has grown over the years through donations, auctions and acquisitions from some of the world’s greatest musicians and artists.

Hard Rock strives to showcase this collection for music fans everywhere while preserving some of the most memorable moments of rock ‘n’ roll history.

With a total of 150 venues in 52 countries, including 125 cafes and nine hotels/casinos, Hard Rock International is one of the world’s most globally recognized brands.

Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world’s greatest collection of music memorabilia, which is displayed at its locations around the globe. Hard Rock is also known for its collectible fashion and music-related merchandise, Hard Rock Live performance venues and an award-winning website. In addition to the two flagship Seminole Hard Rock Hotels and Casinos in Tampa and Hollywood, Fla., Hard Rock Hotels/Casinos are located in Las Vegas, Biloxi, Orlando, Chicago, San Diego, Macau, Pattaya and Bali.

Additional hotel projects have been announced in Penang scheduled to open in 2009; Singapore in 2010; Palm Springs, Atlanta and Panama, scheduled to open in 2011; Dubai and Abu Dhabi, scheduled to open in 2012. Hard Rock International, Inc. is owned by Seminole Hard Rock Entertainment, Inc. For further details on Hard Rock Hotels and Casinos, visit www.hardrockhotels.com.

For more information on Hard Rock International, visit www.hardrock.com

For more information about Melco Crown Entertainment, please visit www.melco-crown.com

City of Dreams is developed by Melco Crown Entertainment Limited and is an integrated entertainment resort that is set to become the “must experience” destination in Macau. Located in the heart of Cotai in Macau, it combines electrifying entertainment, a diverse array of accommodation, regional and international dining, designer brand shopping and a spacious and contemporary casino.

The resort brings together a dream team of world-renowned brands such as Crown, Grand Hyatt, Hard Rock and Dragone to create an exceptional entertainment experience that appeals to the broadest spectrum of visitors from around Asia and the world.

For more information, visit www.cityofdreamsmacau.com

Breckenridge Resort Chamber
Carly Grimes
970-453-5064
cgrimes@gobreck.com

WEB: http://www.gobreck.com , www.coloradogoldtrail.com

BRECKENRIDGE, Colo.— Following the economic downturn of 1857-58, Americans were looking for hope and prosperity, similar to many people today.

Hardy souls who struck out across the barren prairie of the American plains did so in search of a new and better life. Colorado’s Gold Rush saw about 100,000 gold seekers (known as the 59ers) make their way to the Rocky Mountains. Those who made it settled new and rugged territory.

In 2009, Colorado is celebrating 150 years of gold mining.

In commemorating this migration, several towns that were founded due to the discovery of gold formed the “Colorado Gold Trail.”

The Colorado Gold Trail is similar in concept to a scenic byway, suggesting a route for visitors to travel with points of interest along the way.

The Colorado gold mining discoveries started in Denver and the Front Range and worked their way up the mountains, similar to how many travelers discover Colorado today, so the exploration of these towns is woven into their trips.

The participating towns include: Boulder, Gilpin County (Black Hawk/Central City), Idaho Springs, Breckenridge, Park County (Fairplay, Alma and Como) and Leadville.

Although each of these towns began with the discovery of gold, it is interesting to see how differently they have developed over the years and how these towns survived by reinventing themselves while so many other gold mining towns became ghost towns or disappeared altogether.

Each has its own character, legends and bragging rights. It is hoped that visitors’ experiences will be enriched by getting to know the towns along the Colorado Gold Trail a little bit better.

Scenic beauty, activity-filled itineraries and steps back in time can be found all along the Colorado Gold Trail.

Visitors will be treated to family-friendly festivals and celebrations in these communities throughout the summer of 2009. Each community is featured separately with their own take on coming to life out of the gold fields.

Breckenridge, Colo —Nestled in an old growth evergreen forest fifteen minutes from Breckenridge, Dry Gulch was once home to gold miners in the 1870s. Today the 40 acres are deserted.

There is a spring, ore crusher, blacksmith shop, mine shaft and horse corral.

Visitors can hike or bike to the area from town and there are many great trails surrounding the area. The owners are a local family that use it as a weekend retreat and rent it out for weddings and group functions.

www.gobreck.com

CEDAR CITY, Utah – Just 25 miles west of Cedar City, Old Iron Town was settled in the 1870s by pioneers attempting to establish an iron works.

This was the second such attempt, as Brigham Young had sent some families to Cedar City in the 1850s with the same mission.

It had a schoolhouse, blacksmith shop, foundry and charcoal kiln, which is still standing.

It only operated for seven years, closing due to problems transporting the iron ore and negative business conditions.

Visitors can see the ruins of the iron works, grinding stone and pioneer cabin and stroll the nature trail.

It is recommended that guests stop at the Iron Mission State Park Museum in Cedar City to learn more about the area and to pick up a self-guided tour brochure prior to the visit to the site.

There are several other area ghost towns, primarily towards Zion National Park. Grafton, on the way to Zion, was the backdrop for the famous scene in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid when Katherine Ross and Paul Newman ride a bicycle through the yard as BJ Thomas sings Raindrops Keep Falling on my Head.

www.scenicsouthernutah.com

JACKSON, Wyo – The Bentwood Inn, a luxury bed and breakfast located in Jackson, Wyoming was recently recognized as the “Pet Friendly Inn of the Month” by the Pet Gazette, a popular online pet friendly publication.

The Gazette’s website www.petvr.com  lists over 5,500 pet friendly B&B’s, inns, resorts, and hotels.

For the Bentwood Inn there’s nothing new about welcoming travelers with pets: they’ve had an open door policy for animals since the inn first opened.

For some, no vacation would be complete without the ability to travel with their pet, and so the Bentwood has a room dedicated to travelers with their pets, and includes a separate entrance and access to all 3 acres of the property.

Jackson is a veritable outdoor playground, and the Bentwood’s pet-friendly policy gives guest the opportunity to come and enjoy the great outdoors without leaving any member of the family behind—including the family pet. !

www.bentwoodinn.com