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Airline and other deals for the traveler.

Hedge funds press owner of “21″ Club.

The renowned social media marketing (SMM) campaign for ME by Melia, a luxury brand of urban-style resorts, celebrates its 8th month of growing the presence, the voice, the revenue of the brand and each of its three properties across the Web.

Aug. 27 (Bloomberg) — European stock-index futures declined as higher oil prices hurt the profit outlook for airlines, travel companies and carmakers.

Enormous yacht built by Palmetto company for Bacardi family sets sail

Hotels are offering deep discounts to travelers this fall–if they act fast.

As airlines cut back on the number of flights and passenger dissatisfaction grows, the idea of driving to a cruise ship, unpacking once and enjoying entertainment and meals without venturing out is becoming more popular. “The drive market has helped the cruise lines overcome economic obstacles,” said Nick Verrastro, editor of Travel Trade magazine.

Now in its fourth year of operation, Sol Melia Vacation Club (SMVC) is reporting a strong first half of 2008 with a growth in total revenues of 17 percent over the same period last year. The overall improvement in revenues has also resulted in a continued net profit margin of 40 percent for the first half of 2008.

Cruise-goers looking for attitude and style in their on-board entertainment can find it on the sixth annual Smooth Jazz Cruise from Jazz Cruises, LLC.

Entourage: The Complete Fourth Season: I don’t watch a ton of TV, really. Don’t even have cable. However, of my top five favorite shows, those that from my limited experience I consider the best television has to offer, two are FOX shows and three are from HBO. Entourage is on that list.