MonoPlanet.com Launches Hotel Promotions with Incredible Deals on Asia Shopping Season

Bangkok, Thailand (PRWEB) May 28, 2008

May, June, July - there is no better time for shopaholics to snatch the items they have been eyeing for a fraction of the price. When the Asia's ultimate Sales Season hits, all window displays and shopping bags are marked in the massive red writing to tempt all-degree shoppers. Some may find local sales are just about enough to fill up their spending appetite, and some may totally disagree. That is when avid buyers start planning their oversea shopping spree for a wider range of item collections and frankly, the entire trip is much more affordable than one would imagine.

Booking a room at some budget hotels actually helps to fund your shopping trip. MonoPlanet.com gather the best selection of value for money Hong Kong Hotels, Kowloon Hotels, Singapore Hotels and Bangkok Hotels in convenient areas with easy access to all major shopping streets. The Shopping Season Promotion page allows the deal-savvy to be spoiled for choice by going through lists of discount hotels in the location and check for a room availability with instant confirmation at selected hotels. MonoPlanet's offered rates are unbelievably low so there is no need to keep window shopping for better prices. Let Sukhumvit in Bangkok or Tsim Sha Tsui in Kowloon be your new bargain outlets and check out Asia Shopping Hotel promotions below:

Singapore Grand Sales: 23 May - 20 July 2008

Singapore Hotels Shock Prices starting from 119 SGD

Hotel Bencoolen at Central Singapore

FatWallet Releases New Black Friday iPhone App for the 2011 Holiday Shopping Season

Beloit, WI (PRWEB) September 13, 2011

FatWallets Black Friday iPhone App allows iPhone and iPod touch users to review and sort 2011 Black Friday ads as individual deals. The app is the mobile version of FatWallet.coms Black Friday Deal Finder which aggregates all major retailers Black Friday ad rumors and organizes them by store and category. Users sort by store or by category and have options to filter results for a more refined search. These options include; sub categories, brand, and price range. Capabilities also let users search by phrase and sort deals for free shipping, rebates, online availability and/or doorbusters.

Push Notifications are sent each time a stores 2011 Black Friday ad is published. FatWallet members can flag deals as favorites for quick in-store reference and comparison. They can also create customized shopping lists (views) online for easy access on the app and share any deal or view via text or email, with possibilities of more social sharing options in future updates.

The app also comes pre-loaded with 2010 Black Friday content allowing users to compare all 13,676 deals from 90 stores. Users can expect many of these deals to be available online (2010 saw over 800 deals online with more than 500 of those deals offering free shipping). The content will be replaced with 2011 data as soon as the first Black Friday ad is made public in FatWallets Black Friday 2011 forum, on Twitter via @BlackFridayFW and online in the FatWallet Black Friday Deal Finder.

About FatWallet:

As the preferred online shopping resource for millions of savvy consumers, FatWallet.com works closely with hundreds of merchant partners like HP, Amazon, Newegg and Walmart to publish exclusive offers, money-saving coupons, and cash back rewards. The FatWallet forums represent the pulse of an evolving online marketplace where smart consumers gather to share and learn. Voted One of the 50 Best Small and Medium Companies to Work for in America by Great Places To Work

Foliage Season Getaways at Killington Resort Feature Scenic Gondola Rides, Activities, Events

Killington , Vt. (Vocus) August 26, 2008

Killington Resort , the epicenter of fall foliage viewing in New England, is once again offering aerial foliage viewing via the K-1 Gondola, plus mountain biking, hiking and special events to showcase the spectacular autumn colors throughout the Green Mountains of Vermont.

Killington Resort offers fall foliage lodging packages , including a roundtrip ride on the K-1 Gondola, starting at $ 32 per person/per night from September 1 through October 13.

Killington Resort's central location provides foliage viewers the perfect opportunity to enjoy all the region has to offer. Within minutes of Killington Resort, visitors will find quintessential Vermont towns such as Woodstock, Pittsfield, Manchester and Rutland, all of which feature numerous fall events and farmers markets. Historically, the leaves start to change the second to third week of September with "peak foliage season taking place around the first to second week of October," according to the Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing.

A scenic ride on the K-1 Gondola to the highest lift-served terrain in Vermont offers an opportunity to view the foliage colors in the heart of the Green Mountains. In addition, the summit of Killington Peak, a short 10-minute hike from the top of the gondola, provides a panoramic view of five states and Canada on a crisp, clear autumn day.

Grab your mountain bike, or rent a Kona mountain bike at the Killington Mountain Bike Shop, and enjoy a thrilling ride through the colors on more than 45 miles of trails of Killington's Kona "Groove Approved" Mountain Bike Park. If you're looking for a more leisurely option to take in the colors of fall, enjoy a hike off the top of Killington Peak on one of the many hiking trails. At nearby Pico Mountain, enjoy the views from atop Little Pico Peak via the Little Pico Triple Chair, followed by a hike back to the base or a thrilling ride on the Alpine Slide.

Fall Foliage Gondola Rides

A round-trip ride on the K-1 Gondola is $ 15 for adults and $ 10 for juniors ages 6-12 or seniors over 65. The K-1 Gondola is open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the following days:

Amid Active Hurricane Season, Eze Castle Integration Presents, Disaster Preparedness Is Your Firm Ready?

Boston, MA (PRWEB) October 03, 2011

Eze Castle Integration, Inc., a leading provider of IT services, technology and consulting to hedge funds and investment firms, today announced it will host the webinar, Disaster Preparedness Is Your Firm Ready? The session will take place on Thursday, October 6 at 2 p.m. E.T. and will focus on business continuity and disaster recovery (DR) planning.

The recent destruction caused by Hurricane Irene on the East Coast sheds light on the importance of maintaining a comprehensive disaster recovery solution, said Bob Guilbert, managing director of Eze Castle Integration, who will moderate the session. With hurricane season not slated to end until late November, the threat is not yet behind us. Firms everywhere should be shoring up their business resiliency plans to ensure they remain operational during a disaster.

Webinar panelists will include Tom Trillo, chief operating officer of Ridgefield Capital; Adam Menkes, vice president of Morgan Stanley; and Vinod Paul, managing director of Eze Castle Integration. Among the topics they will discuss are:

Key aspects of secure DR and business continuity strategies
Testing and activation processes for DR solutions
Crucial considerations for outsourcing DR

The discussion will also focus on a real-life case study of a hedge fund that recently activated its disaster recovery in the wake of a hurricane.

Attendees can register online for the one-hour webinar at http://www2.eci.com/l/5322/2011-09-13/12T7W.

Additional Eze Castle resources:

Hedge Fund Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity Guidebook: http://www.eci.com/knowledge-center/hedge_fund_disaster_recovery_guide.html
Eze Castle Hedge IT Blog: http://www.eci.com/blog/

About Eze Castle Integration

Eze Castle Integration is the leading provider of technology, consulting and IT services to the investment industry. The companys products and services include Technology Consulting, Outsourced IT Support, Private Cloud Services, Project Technology & Management, Professional Services, Telecommunications, Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery, Archiving, Storage, Colocation and Internet Service. Eze Castle Integration is headquartered in Boston and has offices in Chicago, Dallas, Geneva, London, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco, Singapore and Stamford.

###

Another Reason to Stay - Fall Event Season in Paso Robles, CA

Paso Robles, CA (PRWEB) August 04, 2011

The fall season is an idyllic time to visit Paso Robles. Warm, sunny days unfold into crisp, clear nights, long windy roads are lined with brilliantly colored trees and the fresh air smells of earth and wine during the thriving harvest season.The area is alive with a multitude of fall celebrations - from premier wine and beer tasting events to cowboy shows and the renowned Paderewski classical music festival.

Nestled in the coastal mountain range of central California mid-way between Los Angeles and San Francisco and just 30 minutes from the San Luis Obispo Regional Airport, Paso Robles is a centrally located respite for families, couples and groups of friends longing to enjoy a relaxing getaway. Boasting a vast wine region with more than 200 vintners, farm-fresh cuisine, a quaint downtown filled with local artisan shops and galleries and a wide selection of accommodations, Paso Robles offers something for everyone.

Below is a roundup of not-to-miss fall events. Visitors can plan their stay around the following activities, or just come and relax. For more information on attractions, dining and lodging in Paso Robles, visit http://www.travelpaso.com. For the latest news, visit http://blog.travelpaso.com.

SEPTEMBER -
9/1 - 9/30: California Wine Month

Various Locations

Ideal winegrowing conditions and proximity to the Pacific Ocean make Paso Robles a perfect place for the production of top quality wines. Currently with 200+ vintners, Paso Robles is one of the nations fastest growing wine regions. Throughout the entire month of September, visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy educational winery tours and tastings, release parties, food pairing seminars and much more. For more information, visit http://www.pasowine.com.

9/10: Pajama Party Movie

Park Cinemas, 7 p.m.

Get cozy in your PJs and enjoy a fun with night watching a movie with friends or family. Prizes will be awarded for the best pajamas so be sure to wear your finest! Tickets are $ 10 and include popcorn and soda. For more information and to purchase tickets call (805) 238-4103 or visit http://www.pasoroblesdowntown.org.

9/10: Paso Robles Airport Day & Aviation Expo (free!)

Paso Robles Municipal Airport, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

The skys the limit with fascinating air shows, aircraft and more! For more information visit http://www.pasoairshow.org.

9/16 & 9/17: Crush and Roll West

Sylvester Winery & River Oaks Pavilion, 6 p.m. on Friday through 5 p.m. on Saturday

Cigar enthusiasts and wine lovers will gather at Crush & Roll West to enjoy a variety of events, tastings, live music and educational seminars. Day passes are $ 60 if purchased before July 15 and $ 75 afterwards. For more information and to purchase tickets call (805) 474-1133 or visit http://www.crushandrollwest.com.

9/16 & 9/17: Outdoor Theater (free!)

Centennial Park Amphitheater, 6:30 pm

Local thespians will entertain you with their creative work as they present a musical production in the beautiful setting of the Centennial Park Amphitheater. Wine and beverages will be for sale, benefitting the REC Foundation. Pack a picnic dinner, a cozy sweater and a blanket for this end of summer treat. For more information visit prcity.com.

9/17: Taste of Downtown/Arte de Tiza

Downtown City Park, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Enjoy live music, art and the tastes of local cuisine and wine from more than 29 restaurants and 14 wineries. Arrive early to check out the creative artistry at the Arte de Tiza Chalk Art (8 a.m. - 10 a.m.). Tickets are $ 25. For more information and to purchase tickets call (805) 238-4103 or visit http://www.pasoroblesdowntown.org.

9/29 - 10/2: SAVOR the Central Coast

Santa Margarita Ranch

This four-day food and wine extravaganza showcases the rich agricultural and aqua-cultural bounty located throughout the California Central Coast with classes, seminars, dinners, celebrity chef book signings and demonstrations, a culinary garden and a two-day marketplace filled with tastings from local restaurants, chefs and culinary artisans. For more information and to purchase tickets visit http://www.savorcentralcoast.com.

OCTOBER -
10/4 - 10/6: Miss Rodeo CA Pageant

Various Locations

Experience the passion and drive it will take for Miss Rodeo California 2011 to promote the sport of professional rodeo and the western way of life as she competes in the areas of horsemanship, speech, modeling and personal and horsemanship interviews. Ticket prices vary. For more information and to purchase tickets call (805) 467-3032 or visit http://www.missrodeocalifornia.com.

10/8: Pioneer Day (free!)

Downtown City Park, 7 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Visitors and locals alike with get a taste of what like was like back in the days of the early pioneers as they enjoy live music, a bean cook off, a pet show, a little cowgirl/cowboy contest, a car show and an exciting old fashioned parade through downtown. For more information visit http://www.pasoroblespioneerday.org.

10/21 - 10/23: Harvest Wine Weekend

Various Wineries

Harvest is a time of huge celebration in Paso Robles wine country, and throughout this weekend more than 130 wineries will host 150+ individual events. Enjoy special barrel tastings, blending seminars, grape stomping, food and wine pairings, live music and much more. For more information visit http://www.pasowine.com.

10/28 - 10/30: Paso Gathering

Pioneer Museum

Throw on those cowboy boots and hats and ride over to the Paso Gathering featuring western gear, trappings, art shows, and sales. Admission is $ 5. For more information call (805) 239-4556 or visit http://www.pasorobles-usa.com/Gathering.

10/19 & 10/30: PCCHA Futurity (free!)

Paso Robles Event Center, 8 a.m. daily

The second largest cutting horse futurity in the US, exhibitors come from all over the western United States to vie for $ 1million in prize money. For more information visit http://www.pccha.com.

10/31: Safe and Fun Halloween (free!)

Downtown City Park, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Ghosts and goblins will love this spooky event that includes trick or treating, a barbecue, pumpkin carving, and even the opportunity to have a photo taken with a witch. For more information visit http://www.pasoroblesdowntown.org.

NOVEMBER -
11/10 - 11/13: Paderewski Festival

Various Venues

Concerts of solo piano and chamber music, celebrations of local young musicians, an exhibit of Paderewski memorabilia and lectures by experts are planned to celebrate the famous composer's 150th birthday. For more information and for a schedule of events visit http://www.paderewskifest.com.

11/12: Elegant Evening Downtown (free!)

Downtown Paso Robles, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Kick-off the holiday season with an elegant evening strolling and shopping at downtown merchants while enjoying local cuisine and wines. For more information call (805) 238-4103 or visit http://www.pasoroblesdowntown.org.

11/12 - 11/13: Paso Garagiste Festival (new!)

Windfall Farms, 4710 Flying Paster Lane, Paso Robles, 12 p.m.

GARAGISTES (gar-uh-zhe-stuh)n, Fr. A term originally used in the Bordeaux region of France to denigrate renegade small-lot winemakers, sometimes working in their garage, who refused to follow the rules. Now a full-fledged movement responsible for making some of the best wine in the world. The Garagiste Festival features Paso Robles winemakers who produce less than 1200 cases of wine per year. For more information and for a schedule of events visit http://www.pasogaragiste.com.

11/25: Downtown Lighting Ceremony (free