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CHICAGO, Feb. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Celebrating its 25th year, United's award-winning Mileage Plus(R) program will now offer new rewards to customers for their loyalty. Throughout the year, Mileage Plus members have up to four new opportunities to earn their choice of additional rewards including the chance to win a golfer's dream vacation to Hawaii or $250 Neiman Marcus gift card. These new rewards require no mileage redemption and are in addition to miles members earn as well as other elite benefits they receive. "Throughout this anniversary year, we'll be offering more reward choices as a way to truly recognize our most loyal customers," said Kenneth Feldman, vice president, Loyalty & e-commerce. "The more our customers fly, the sooner they can reach one of our four new distinct milestones. Each milestone offers customers the opportunity to choose unique ... (more)

What's New In The British Virgin Islands

TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands, Jan. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- As a necklace of lush islands rising from the technicolor tides of the Caribbean Sea, the British Virgin Islands announces million dollar renovations, hot deals and new amenities for 2007. Recognized as one of the most breathtaking destinations in the world, the BVI is proud to offer premier services in the undisputed Sailing Capital of the World. Biras Creek Resort: * Newly acquired by Victor International and multi-million dollar renovations, all accommodations are non-smoking rooms including 300 thread count cotton line... (more)

It's Official - Time-Poor Americans Can 'Do' Australia in Just One Week!

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Tourism Australia and Qantas sent 100 Americans to Australia for a week in the lead up to a new campaign which demonstrates that time-poor Americans can get a truly authentic and fulfilling Australian experience with just one week's vacation time. The campaign, called Aussie Week, begins this week, with television, online and radio specifically targeting the west coast cities of Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego. Michelle Gysberts, Vice President Americas, Tourism Australia said that though Australia is consistently listed on the top of... (more)

Don't Miss 'Meet Your Best Friend' at the Detroit Zoo

ROYAL OAK, Mich., April 20 /PRNewswire/ -- The Detroit Zoo and the Michigan Humane Society present the 13th annual "Meet Your Best Friend at the Zoo" on April 30 and May 1 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This is the nation's largest off-site, animal adoption program in which visitors to the Detroit Zoo can adopt a loveable pet. The event is a collaborative effort with the Michigan Humane Society and several local animal welfare organizations. This exciting event will be held in the Detroit Zoo's front parking lot at 10 Mile Road and Woodward Ave., where admission and parking are free to th... (more)

Horticulture Gardening Institute Offers New Online Programs Developed with Allan Armitage and the American Horticultural Society

EAST LANSING, Mich., Jan. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- While gardeners around the country have hung up their tools for the season, the Horticulture Gardening Institute is launching three new online programs that make it fun to learn new practices and create innovative gardening plans anytime, anywhere and in any season. Two "Herbaceous Perennials: Identification, Culture and Garden Attributes" programs are available; one focuses on perennials for sun and the other features perennials for shade. Both programs were developed with Allan Armitage, one of the world's foremost gardening experts... (more)