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Charleston, SC (PRWEB) May 18, 2012

Mark your calendar for this Friday, May 18th. At 3:00 p.m. sharp the South Carolina Aquarium Sea Turtle Rescue Program will be releasing two loggerhead sea turtles back into the wild. Brought into the hospital on the brink of death, these two resilient turtles have made a full recovery. This release is being held in partnership with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) and the Charleston County Parks and Recreation Commission (CCPRC). The event is open to the public; attendees should plan to carpool, arrive early, and expect to pay for parking at the County Park.

More on the sea turtles being released:

Jammer: Jammer is a 93-pound juvenile loggerhead sea turtle. S/he was rescued on the Isle of Palms near the Windjammer beach bar in April of last year. When brought into the hospital by SCDNR, Jammer was in extremely debilitated suffering from emaciation, dehydration, and had a heart rate of only 7 beats per minute. Upon admittance, there was concern that Jammer had neurological damage because s/he was swimming in circles in the same direction, but after several weeks of intensive care, Jammer began swimming normally. Treatment included antibiotics, fluids, vitamin injections, barnacle removal and treatment for shell damage due to secondary infection. After more than a year of treatment, Jammer is finally ready for the journey back into the Atlantic Ocean.

Hamlin Creek: Hamlin Creek is a 75-pound juvenile loggerhead sea turtle found in Hamlin Creek, also located on the Isle of Palms. S/he was rescued in June of last year suffering from severe dermatitis, dehydration, and had poor blood work. Treatment for Hamlin Creek included fluids, vitamin injections, and antibiotics. Since being admitted to the Sea Turtle Hospital, Hamlin Creek has gained weight and his/her skin has fully healed. Feisty and healthy, Hamlin Creek is ready to venture back into the open ocean.

Turtle Release Details:

Two patients being released
May 18, 2012
3:00 p.m.
Isle of Palms County Park, Isle of Palms, S.C.
Arrive early to get parking and avoid lines (parking fees apply)
Visitors are encouraged to carpool!

It costs approximately $ 36 per day to treat each sea turtle in the hospital, which amounts to a program budget of close to $ 321,000 each year. The Sea Turtle Rescue Program is part of the South Carolina Aquarium, a 501(c)3 non-profit that relies on the support of the community to treat and rehabilitate these endangered species. You can help support the program by making a donation and by visiting the hospital on a behind-the-scenes tour. Just go to http://www.scaquarium.org for more information. With your support, staff can continue to rehabilitate sick and injured sea turtles found along our coast.

Fridays release is actually taking place on Endangered Species Day. The Sea Turtle Rescue Program is just one of the many ways the Aquarium is committed to protecting South Carolinas wildlife, fish, and plants at risk of extinction.

For all media inquiries, please contact Kate Dittloff at (843) 579-8660 or kdittloff(at)scaquarium(dot)org

About the South Carolina Aquarium Sea Turtle Rescue Program:

In partnership with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR), the South Carolina Aquarium Sea Turtle Rescue Program works to rescue, rehabilitate and release sea turtles that strand along the South Carolina coast. Located in the Aquarium, the Sea Turtle Hospital admits 20 to 30 sea turtles each year. Many of these animals are in critical condition and some are too sick to save.

According to SCDNR, over the last 10 years the average number of sea turtle standings on South Carolina beaches each year is 130. Of these, roughly 10% are alive and successfully transported to the Sea Turtle Hospital. To date, the South Carolina Aquarium has successfully rehabilitated and released 90 sea turtles and is currently treating 6 patients. The average cost for each patients treatment is $ 36 a day with the average length of stay reaching nine months.

About the South Carolina Aquarium:

The South Carolina Aquarium, Charlestons most visited attraction, features thousands of amazing aquatic animals from river otters and sharks to loggerhead turtles in more than 60 exhibits representing the rich biodiversity of South Carolina from the mountains to the sea. Dedicated to promoting education and conservation, the Aquarium also presents fabulous views of Charleston harbor and interactive exhibits and programs for visitors of all ages.

The South Carolina Aquarium, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization and is open Daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Aquarium is closed Thanksgiving Day, half day Dec. 24 (open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) and Dec. 25. Admission prices are: Toddlers (1 and under) free; Youth (2-11) $ 12.95; Adults (12-61) $ 19.95; Seniors (62+) $ 18.95. The Aquarium plus the 4-D Theater experience is free for Toddlers, $ 17.95 for Children, $ 24.95 for Adults, and $ 23.95 for Seniors. The 4-D Theater experience only is $ 6.95 for Children, Adults and Seniors and $ 2.95 for Members and Member Guests. Military, senior, college and group discounts are available. For more information call 843-720-1990 or visit scaquarium.org. Memberships are available by calling 843-577-FISH.

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Good Year, AZ (PRWEB) May 19, 2012

Ask photographer Robert B. Warren the inspiration behind his new photo collection, A Series in Nature II (published by Trafford Publishing), and the skilled shutterbug will give you three: the incredible beauty of land, sea and nature.

Long an admirer of natural beauty, Warren showcases his attunement with the outdoors in A Series in Nature II. Filled with vibrant, full-color photographs, the book chronicles a culmination of seven years of traveling and photographing Guatemala and the Western United States, including Hawaii.

An excerpt from the preface:

In nature the concept of duality can be seen in its symmetry: from the molecular level in the blueprint of life: DNAs alpha-helical structure, and in the mirror image structures of organic chemicals called stereochemistry. All life is made of chemicals. Even in the processs of life, cellular division we see symmetry in meiosis and mitosis.

Warren hopes this new collection will inspire others to explore the outdoors.

Most people either dont notice nature or their lives are removed of nature, says Warren. I hope this book brings some sense of peace and inspiration to readers.

About the Author

Robert B. Warren was born in Washington State and raised in the Hawaiian Islands. He began seriously photographing wilderness in 1971. His subjects are predominantly found in nature and his photographs are almost entirely unenhanced images.

Trafford Publishing, an Author Solutions, Inc. author services imprint, was the first publisher in the world to offer an on-demand publishing service, and has led the independent publishing revolution since its establishment in 1995. Trafford was also one of the earliest publishers to utilize the Internet for selling books. More than 10,000 authors from over 120 countries have utilized Traffords experience for self publishing their books. For more information about Trafford Publishing, or to publish your book today, call 1-888-232-4444 or visit trafford.com.

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New York, NY (PRWEB) May 17, 2012

Nominations were released today for the 13th Annual Golden Trailer Awards, the worlds top honors for movie promotion (goldentrailer.com). A commanding panel of film industry pros will judge the selections, with winners to be announced at a gala event on May 31st in Los Angeles. Evelyn Brady-Watters, Executive Director, and Monica Brady, Executive Producer of the Golden Trailer Awards, made the announcement.

The most anticipated Golden Trailer Awards are the 16 in the Theatrical Trailers section, distributed on awards night. Among the nominees this year are promos for The Bourne Legacy, which nabbed spots on both the Best Thriller and Most Original lists, The Hunger Games for Best Action, Bully for Best Documentary, and W.E. for The Golden Fleece Award, which applauds the best reel for a bad movie. The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo is vying for Best Drama, while in the Most Original category, The Muppets appears with the trailer, The Pig With the Froggy Tattoo. The jury will crown one winner Best of Show.

Looking at the years trends, Evelyn Brady-Watters noted a big dip in genre entries. There were 50% fewer horror trailers submitted this year, but we saw a dramatic increase in romantic comedies. Summing up her overall evaluation she added, Weve seen a lot of exciting trailers, which lets me know this is a good year in movies.

In all, there are 62 Golden Trailer Award categories, honoring the full spectrum of film promotion–posters, TV spots, film festivals and more. A range of 10 awards are given to trailers for films from outside the U.S., including for Best Anime. Additionally, there is an award for Best Videogame Trailer. The full list of nominations is below, or at http://www.goldentrailer.com/awards.gta13.php

THE JURY:

Director, writer and actor Jon Favreau (Director,Iron Man), actor-comedian Patton Oswalt(Young Adult), and iconic producer-director Ivan Reitman (Ghostbusters), are among the boldface names in the 2012 jury. Joining them are former President/CEO of CBS Films Amy Baer, now President of film production and media consulting firm Gidden Media; Dana Brunetti, President of Trigger Street Productions (the promo reels for the companys The Social Network swept the Golden Trailers last year); Randall Emmett and George Furla of production and finance house Emmett/Furla Films; Jessica Hall, Director of Development at Blumhouse Productions; Alix Madigan, Head of Feature Films for Anonymous Content; Nancy Utley, Co-President of multiple Oscar

(PRWEB) May 17, 2012

The latest Budget Hotel Report released by CheapHotels.org has determined that Philadelphia is among the top three most expensive cities to stay in the United States. In coming up with its rankings, the report compared the amount travelers will have to pay, on average, for the cheapest available double room this upcoming May 30 at the nations top destinations.

The cost of that average double room in Philadelphia will run visitors a minimum of $ 154 per night. That price tag firmly positions the Southeastern Pennsylvania city as the third most expensive U.S. destination in terms of its lodging costs. Indeed, only Boston and New York are more expensive, running $ 194 and $ 172 respectively for overnight stays in their least-expensive available rooms.

For comparison purposes, only those hotels that are located in or very close to either the city center or its main attractions were considered. As a result, hotels situated close to the citys airports or in the suburbs, which often offer much cheaper rates, were excluded.

Conversely, Anaheim, Las Vegas and Orlando are much more budget-friendly locales for travelers. There, visitors can stay overnight for as little as $ 45, $ 36 and $ 33, respectively, in the cheapest available double room, making them 242% to 366% more affordable than Philadelphia.

The list that follows ranks the five most and least expensive destinations in the USA according to the cost of their accommodations. The prices quoted are for the least costly double hotel room currently available.

1. Boston $ 194

2. New York $ 172

3. Philadelphia $ 154

4. Washington, D.C. $ 145

5. New Orleans $ 117



26. Atlanta $ 52

27. Myrtle Beach $ 51

28. Anaheim $ 45

29. Las Vegas $ 36

30. Orlando $ 33

The full survey results can be found at http://www.cheaphotels.org/press/bhr-spring-2012.html

MEDIA CONTACT: Barbara Adams, press(at)cheaphotels(dot)org

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San Francisco, Calif. (PRWEB) May 15, 2012

The Olympic games may grab all the headlines, but Londons calendar is brimming with many exciting events this summer. The team at Viator.com the leading resource for researching and booking more than 9,000 tours and activities in 800-plus destinations in more than 150 countries has compiled a list of places, attractions, events and experiences sure to please travelers of all ages, including the Queens Diamond Jubilee, the 50th anniversary of The Beatles breakthrough and, of course, the summer games.

Celebrate the Queens 60-Year Reign

Kick off the summer with the Diamond Jubilee, marking the 60-year reign of Queen Elizabeth II. In addition to a parade in her honor, beautiful displays in store windows and afternoon teas at hotels and restaurants, travelers can celebrate the Jubilee during the first weekend in June or any time of the year with Viators Private Tour: The Queens Diamond Jubilee Traditional Black Cab Tour of London. Highlights include Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey as well as the shops that supply the goods to the royal household. Another special experience offered by popular Viator private guide Gavin Webb is the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee London Tour with full or half day options. The Royal Palaces Pass: Kensington Palace, Hampton Court and Tower of London offers travelers the ability to jump the queue at these popular attractions and maximize time spent exploring the stories and intrigues of each site. On the Small-Group Windsor Castle Bike Tour, travelers can enjoy a gentle, guided bike tour to the largest and oldest inhabited castle in the world, which the Queen uses today as both a private home and a Royal residence.

Avoid Crowds of Olympic Proportions

With the London 2012 Summer Games less than three months away, thousands of athletes and sports fans already have plans to flood the British capital. Travelers can avoid the crowded buses and Tubes and ride like an Olympian during Viators Bike Tour of Olympic Park and East London, including visits to Olympic Park and famous London sights such as the Tate Art Gallery and Shakespeares Globe Theater or the Royal London Bike Tour which visits Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park and St. James Park among other sites. Trade two wheels for four hooves and ride like Princess Anne did in the Olympics in 1976 while Horse Riding in Hyde Park. A high jump of epic proportions, a turn in a London Eye Private Capsule lets travelers drink in all of the major sites with London essentially all to themselves for 30 minutes.

Relive the Swinging Sixties

Fifty years ago, the Beatles released their first single and the rest is history. Viators Beatles Evening Tour of Central London traces the years from 1962 to 1970, when Beatlemania was at its peak, with visits to more than 35 Beatles-related landmarks including iconic Abbey Road, the legendary Apple Studio, Paul McCartneys house and more. The Private Tour: Chauffeur-Driven Beatles Tour of London visits sights and landmarks made famous by the Fab Four, and the Beatles London Walk, led by an expert guide, immerses participants in British rock history with visits to the citys most famous Beatles-related sites and anecdotes on what inspired John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and George Harrison.

For additional activities and tours in London, as well as the latest deals, promotions, contests and Viator news, visit the Viator Travel Blog as well as Viators Facebook and Twitter pages.

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(PRWEB) May 14, 2012

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Albany, NY (PRWEB) May 13, 2012

Celtic Tours World Vacations is excited to announce a new product line to their extensive line-up River Cruises, with itineraries ranging from throughout Europe and Russia to exotic locales such as Vietnam, Cambodia and Africa.

Why River Cruises?

From the supreme comfort of your stateroom balcony, the scenic and historic views endlessly evolve before your eyes. Sheer natural beauty entwined with some of Europes most historic castles and fortresses are set against the colorful local scenery. You will pause, as the ship docks in the heart of town, to stroll ashore for included excursions or explore on your own with a complimentary bicycle. The best part of river cruising is that you unpack just once and let each destination come to you. With no need to navigate from place to place, youll find a sense of adventure and a sense of home all in one vacation.

Why Celtic Tours?

Our expert staff brings you years of vast experience and you can be assured that we treat your vacation as our own. We are a family-owned company founded 40 years ago. Travel agents and individual passengers can attest to Celtic Tours reputation. As a Worldwide tour operator, we are pleased to offer you many destinations to choose from, now including River Cruises to Europe, Africa, Vietnam and Cambodia. Making Celtic your one stop for all your travel needs.

For detailed information please call your travel agent or visit http://bit.ly/IWpLuF

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Lake Forest, CA (PRWEB) May 11, 2012

Another Mothers Day has crept up and left many wondering about the best way to show love and appreciation for the maternal influences in their lives. This year, a truly unexpected way to indulge mom is a gift membership to the Gourmet Chocolate of the Month Club.

What woman wouldnt consider a chocolate club featuring world-class confections the perfect way to feel special each month? Members receive creative interpretations from international chocolatiers dedicated to quality, such as Skelligs Champagne Fizz Truffles from Ireland, or Gudruns Passion Fruit Hearta dainty dark chocolate heart engulfing rich caramel and delicately tart passion fruit pulp.

The Gourmet Chocolate of the Month Clubs distinctive creations are made with the purest ingredients. Each artisan chocolatier travels the world to find the very best there is to offer, resulting in signature cacao bean blends or Grand Cru single-bean chocolates renowned for their quality and aromatic flavors. Secret roasting and conching techniques elevate these chocolates to an art form. These highly-praised experts illustrate their mastery of the craft by producing complimentary tastes and textures with the perfect flavor snap and a characteristic long finish on the palate.

Grateful mothers everywhere will have the pleasure of sampling rare treats with limited distribution, like fudge made by Benedictine monks and cherry chocolate bread created with the finest Callebaut and Valrhona chocolates. Each months featured selections are so different from their mass-produced counterpartswhich generally include fillers and additives and very little actual cocoathat Mom may be permanently spoiled.

Accompanying each month’s shipment is the club’s enlightening newsletter, describing the processes by which each tantalizing creation is made. Details about what makes different types of chocolate distinct, as well as how cacao beans magically become such decadent treats will give Mom much to ponder as she savors her thoughtful gift.

Memberships are just $ 30.95 per month plus shipping, and can be paid monthly or in one installment. Choose for Mom to receive these tokens of affection for anywhere from two to twelve months, and show Mom how much she is loved with every delectable bite.

As one of six C&H Gift of the Month Clubs, the chocolates can be paired or alternated with boutique wines, gourmet cheeses and fresh cut flowers for birthdays and holidays all year round. The premium cigars and microbrew beers monthly clubs also make thoughtful gifts for the special men in our lives.

For more information about the Gourmet Chocolate of the Month Club, visit http://www.ChocolateMonthClub.com or call 800-625-8238.

About Us:

Established in 1994, Gourmet Chocolate of the Month Club is just one of the six Monthly Clubs owned and operated by C&H Clubs International. With almost two decades of delivering gourmet products right to their customers door steps, C&H has earned an A+ Better Business Bureau rating and a loyal customer base.

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