Puerto Rico

San Juan, Puerto Rico (PRWEB) February 17, 2012

U.S. Commerce Secretary John Bryson today appointed Mario González-Lafuente, executive director of the Puerto Rico Tourism Company (PRTC), to the Travel and Tourism Advisory Board (TTAB) of the U.S. Department of Commerce, as part of a strategy to promote the United States.

The announcement of González-Lafuente’s participation as one of the 32 members of the TTAB was made during visit by President Obama and Commerce Secretary Bryson to Orlando, Florida today and is the latest in a series of “We Can’t Wait” actions that President Obama and his administration have undertaken to aid job creation through executive action.

As part of today’s swearing-in ceremony and inaugural meeting of the TTAB, González-Lafuente will present his thoughts to Secretary Bryson and fellow Board members on the issues he feels most affect the travel and tourism industry. For González-Lafuente, these are as follows:

    Broaden the current Visa Waiver Program, to include those countries that have historically provided large numbers of visitors to the United States. This is particularly important for emerging economies such as those of Brazil, Colombia, Chile and Mexico, for example.

    Improve efficiencies at U.S. consular offices to reduce the backlog of requests for tourist visas. Support in-transit programs for airports that have been negatively affected by the changes that resulted from 9/11.

    This would result in increased access to different markets in the U.S. for international airlines, support U.S. Open Skies agreements efforts, and increase air traffic in markets that have been affected by post-9/11 changes. It would also support destinations that are currently only served through the major air hubs allowing, for example, for a market such as Puerto Rico to become a strategic connecting hub for Latin America and the Caribbean.

    Increase awareness of the financial benefits to hotel owners and developers by implementing green tourism initiatives. Puerto Rico has developed guidelines for green hotels, for example, and green tourism has been growing on the island with the development of eco-friendly and eco-related attractions.

“This Board represents the eyes and ears of our nation’s travel and tourism industry and I am committed to working with each of the esteemed members to bring more visitors to the United States,” Bryson said. “I appreciate the Board members’ dedication to our economic recovery and look forward to working with González-Lafuente to put ideas into action to bolster job creation in this critical economic sector.”

“Congratulations to Mario for this designation, which honors his vast experience and knowledge of the tourism industry. Likewise, this appointment represents the federal government´s acknowledgment of the great advance Puerto Rico has made in positioning the Island as one of the most important tourism destinations in the hemisphere. Through Mario, we wish to continue to contribute to the development of the tourism sector in the United States, by developing strategies and participating directly in the economic recovery of the Nation,” said the governor of Puerto Rico, Luis G. Fortuño.

PRTC’s executive director has dedicated most of his professional life to the travel and tourism industry, including more than a decade as part of PRTC. González-Lafuente has held various positions within the organization in areas such as marketing, public relations and promotion. He was directly involved in developing the organization’s strategic marketing plans, maximizing Puerto Rico’s exposure in the U.S. and developing policy for the cruise ship industry. His knowledge of the inner workings of PRTC, and the industry as a whole, has provided his tenure as Executive Director with the vision that gives San Juan Puerto Rico a successful platform in the travel industry.

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Boise, Idaho (PRWEB) February 16, 2012

The inaugural Treefort Music Fest will take place in downtown Boise March 22 – 25. More than 120 national, regional and local bands will perform at eight venues with one act, the John Steele Singers, making the trip from Brisbane, Australia. Other recognizable names include Built to Spill, of Montreal, WHY?, The Cave Singers, Typhoon, Blitzen Trapper, AraabMUZIK, Delicate Steve and EMA.

Musical genres represented at Treefort include indie rock, electronic dance music, hip-hop, psychedelic, dream pop, experimental rock and more. The full lineup is available at http://www.treefortmusicfest.com/press. The performance schedule is available at http://www.treefortmusicfest.com/schedule.

“Treefort Music Fest brings yet another cultural, art-focused musical event to Idaho, adding to an already extensive list and giving visitors another reason to visit the Treasure Valley,” said Karen Ballard, administrator of the Idaho Division of Tourism. “Boise’s music scene has tremendous energy with a variety of restaurants and clubs showcasing a variety of local, regional and national artists.”

General admission wristbands cost $ 79, and can be purchased on the festival’s website, http://www.treefortmusicfest.com. Shows will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Proceeds from the festival will benefit Radio Boise, a non-commercial, community radio station.

Fans can win two round-trip tickets to Boise on Alaska Airlines from the U.S. cities the airline serves. The winner will also receive two (2) four-day festival passes. Fans can enter the contest by visiting treefortmusicfest.com/alaska-airlines-ticket-giveaway and signing up before 10 AM MST on February 27.

Press and photographer passes are available for Treefort. For more information or to schedule an interview, please contact press(at)treefortmusicfest(dot)com. Press images are available at http://www.treefortmusicfest.com/press.

The Treefort Music Fest was conceived as an extension of the current momentum in Boise’s up and coming music and cultural scene. Within the last year, Boise-based artists have been lauded by some of the world’s most reputable publications. Treefort Music Fest organizers view this event as another stepping stone for the city’s growing arts scene.

Youth Lagoon, with Trevor Powers of Boise at the lead, is about to embark on a world tour and will open ten shows for Death Cab For Cutie, an internationally recognized indie-pop outfit. Additionally, the internationally acclaimed Trey McIntyre Project put down roots in Boise in 2008, joining Ballet Idaho, Boise Contemporary Theater, Idaho Shakespeare Festival, the Boise Philharmonic, community based dance, music and theater groups and emerging and established visual artists.

Idaho – Adventures in Living

Idaho is home to thousands of miles of biking trails, mountains to climb, lakes to fish, 18 ski resorts and more whitewater than any other state in the lower 48. So take a break from it all and come out to play. Idaho—adventures in living. Visit http://www.visitidaho.org for more information and vacation ideas.

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Aspen Wye River Conference Centers

Queenstown, MD (PRWEB) February 15, 2012

Meeting planners looking for a Maryland conference center that is safe, secluded, and incredibly private should look no further than the Aspen Wye River Conference Center in Queenstown, Maryland, just 60 miles from Washington, DC. With a renovation recently completed, this hotel offers some of the finest East Coast private meeting facilities in the region.

Overlooking the sparkling Wye River on over 1,100 acres of dense woodlands and rolling pastures, this Maryland conference center is the ultimate location to get down to business and do serious planning, team building, and intensive focused work. The property inspires creativity, communication, and fosters great thinking and breakthrough ideas.

This East Coast off-site meetings destination has hosted many diverse groups, from local and regional businesses to wedding groups and social events. The elegant atmosphere and seclusion has made it a popular choice for dignitaries, and even hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Yasser Arafat, President Bill Clinton and US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright.

Unlike most other Maryland conference centers, the Aspen Wye River Conference Center is a private retreat available for use only by groups, conferences or special events. It is owned by the world-renowned Aspen Institute, managed by Marriott Hotels & Resorts and is IACC certified. The facility has two mansions available: the Houghton House, a stately Georgian mansion and the River House, a contemporary estate right on the Wye River. A group utilizing one of the houses has it all to themselves with no other guests.

The newly renovated River House is decorated in a modern style while the Houghton House features a more traditional setting. Each of the buildings features meeting space, dining areas, overnight accommodations for meeting attendees, and recreational areas. Additionally, the Aspen Wye River Conference Center offers team building experiences and challenging ropes courses on property as well as a variety of leisure activities including swimming, volleyball, golf, tennis, and sailing.

For additional information, visit http://www.marriott.com/BWIWY or call 410-827-7400.

About the Aspen Wye River Conference Centers

Located in Queenstown, MD along the picturesque Wye River on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, the Aspen Wye River Conference Centers is an ideal place for Maryland corporate team building excursion, meetings and events. Featuring expertly landscaped grounds and a Japanese tranquility garden, this unique hotel has become a favorite place for retreats, due to its resort like atmosphere. Not only will groups enjoy elegant and refined East Coast private meeting facilities, but guests will also discover recreation in the outdoor pool, over a game of tennis or volleyball, on kayaking or mountain bike tours, or around the BBQ area. Even the state-of-the-art meeting facilities capture an air of luxury and recreation, with thoughtful meeting amenities and 7,400 square feet of space. An additional 1,000 acres of outdoor space is also available. An ideal choice for social events and business meetings alike, the Aspen Wye River Conference Centers features a dedicated event services manager and a certified wedding planner, with a supporting cast of culinary experts to make any gathering truly memorable. After the event or meeting, guests will retire in stately Georgian accommodations, with rustic furniture and modern touches. A convenient location near the BWI Airport, Reagan National Airport and Newnam Field Airport, this East Coast off-site meeting destination is as accessible as it is elegant.

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Ohio (PRWEB) February 12, 2012

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Ohio artist Ryan Corbell has invented a captivating heart-shaped sculpture that metamorphoses into a working piece of art.

Corbell’s invention starts out in the shape of a beautiful red Valentine, and then it transforms into something completely different. “On the surface it appears as a heart,” Corbell said. “But when you begin pulling on the levers, turning keys and sliding the different parts, it transforms like magic.”

The Valentine-shaped steampunk device is inspired in part by a childhood gift. “While going through boxes, I found this small wooden house from my childhood, it was like finding a lost treasure” recalled Corbell, who is now in his 30s. “I remembered exactly how it worked just like it was yesterday. The foundation slides and a small drawer are exposed. Inside the drawer is a key. The front doors of the house are then opened, and you insert the key and unlock it and then the roof flips up. Surprise! The house is actually a secret hiding place in disguise.”

Corbell was completely fascinated by the wooden house, which was a gift from someone whom he thought of as a father. Ultimately, the house became one of his most cherished possessions. Corbell said: “Never underestimate the impact a gift like this can have on a young child. Some day the child grows up and is inspired to create art or becomes an inventor or a scientist. Who knows?”

Additionally, the sculpture was inspired by the story of Alice in Wonderland. It is also reminiscent of the inner workings of automata, which often used brass mechanisms and clockwork-type motions to create a primitive form of animation. In addition, the juxtaposition of modern technology with more primitive form conveys the essence of steampunk. The mechanical heart uses a bit of science fiction, fantasy and gothic aesthetics to reveal a wonderful surprise inside.

Examining and reconfiguring objects was a natural part of Corbell’s upbringing. Raised mostly by his Depression-era grandparents, Corbell was always looking for things in the house to experiment with. “My grandparents kept everything, especially my grandmother,” he said. “I had a blast taking things apart and rebuilding them. I basically had my own workshop in the basement.”

Today, Corbell uses that same inquisitive nature to create uniquely functional pieces of art. He makes artistic pieces that combine form and function, so they not only look aesthetically-pleasing but also serve a useful purpose. He encourages others to use their imagination and hands to create their own work of art. It all starts with making a prototype of the concept, he says. “Making a prototype allows your idea to come to life,” he explained. “You keep refining it, making it run smoother, and reshaping the form of it. It can be art—but it doesn’t have to be.”

For more information about Corbell’s distinctive art, please email artofcorbell(at)gmail(dot)com. Or watch a video of the Queen of Hearts steampunk inspired staff magically transforming on YouTube.

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Blizzard Internet Marketing – Vacation Rental and Hotel Internet Marketers

Glenwood Springs, Colorado (PRWEB) February 07, 2012

The Colorado based SEO and website design firm, partnered with Escapia to allow vacation rental property data stored at Escapia to be integrated and displayed on the Vacation Company website. This development gives the website guest a seamless visit to search for a property, discover information, and view photos; all the way through the booking process.

The website was designed using WordPress, a popular content management platform that is naturally search engine friendly and easy to update.

“January 2012 has been the best revenue month ever, by far! I attribute this success to the marketing work Blizzard has done over time including the BRE integration,” recently commented by Bob Hawkins, owner of the Vacation Company. “It’s really easy to make changes and updates in the BRE” said Carmen DeCecco, Vacation Company’s Marketing Specialist.

Other core features of the Blizzard Reservation Engine include:

    A quick search widget that can be embedded anywhere
    Real-time reservations instantly updating availability
    Map based search results
    Advanced search options
    Complete control of the property presentation
    Tracking of all visitors, online reservations and revenue.

Blizzard Internet Marketing, Inc. has provided website design and Internet marketing services to the Hospitality Industry since 1997. The company resides in Glenwood Springs, Colorado with 25 employees. Our main focus is designing websites that perform well in the Search Engines, excel in usability and facilitate a purchasing action which results in increased bookings and revenue. “We are excited when we can exceed our customers’ expectations and contribute to their success,” said Trent Blizzard, President of Blizzard Internet Marketing.

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ORLANDO, FLA. (PRWEB) February 08, 2012

PandaLabs, Panda Security’s anti-malware laboratory, today warned consumers to be aware of suspicious links, emails and messages as Valentine’s Day approaches. As in previous years, there are already numerous emails in circulation with links for downloading romantic greeting cards, videos, gift ideas, and Facebook and Twitter messages related to Valentine’s Day.

Social engineering is the cyber-crook’s preferred technique for deceiving users, primarily obtaining confidential information from users by convincing them to take a series of actions. Crimeware and social engineering go hand-in-hand: a carefully selected social engineering ploy convinces users to hand over their data or install a malicious program which captures information and sends it to the fraudsters.

Cyber-crooks are also exploiting other channels such as Facebook, Twitter or Google+, and with their access to millions of users that these social networks provide, they have become just as popular among the criminal fraternity for spreading malware. A new Facebook attack that takes advantage of users’ walls to spread has recently been discovered. An apparently harmless message invites users to install a Valentine’s Day theme on Facebook but when the user clicks the wall post, they are redirected to a page where they are prompted to install the theme. This installs a malware file which, once run, displays ads from other websites. It also downloads an extension that monitors Web activities and redirects sessions to survey pages that request sensitive information like phone numbers.

The PandaLabs blog previously reported on a suspicious Twitter profile that took users to a particular dating site. PandaLabs predicts that special occasions like Valentine’s Day will bear witness to a proliferation of malicious Twitter posts used to steal users’ confidential data and empty their bank accounts through social engineering.

Following are several examples of Valentine’s Day-themed malware campaigns detected by PandaLabs in recent years:

Waledac.C: This worm, spread by email, tried to pass itself off as a greeting card and included a malicious link to access it. If the user clicked the link and accepted the subsequent file download, they were allowed the Waledac.C worm into their computer. Once it infected the computer, the worm used the affected user’s email to send out spam.

I Love.exe you: This was a RAT (Remote Access Trojan) that gave attackers access to the victim’s computer and all their personal information. The Trojan allowed the virus creator to access target computers remotely, steal passwords and manage files.

Nuwar.OL: This worm spread in email messages with subjects like “I Love You So Much,” “Inside My Heart” or “You in My Dreams.” The text of the email included a link to a website that downloaded the malicious code. The page was very simple and looked like a romantic greeting card with a large pink heart. Once it infected a computer, the worm sent out a large amount of emails, creating a heavy load on networks and slowing down computers. Following is a screenshot of a website that downloaded the Nuwar.OL worm: http://prensa.pandasecurity.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/NuwarOL.jpg

Valentin.E: This worm spread by email with subjects like “Searching for True Love” or “True Love” and an attached file called “friends4u.” If the targeted user opened the file, a copy of the worm was downloaded. The worm then sent out emails with copies of itself from the infected computer to spread and infect more users. Following is a screenshot of the desktop wallpaper displayed by Valentin.E: http://prensa.pandasecurity.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Valentin.E.jpg

Storm Worm: This worm spread via email by employing a number of lures, one of them exploiting Valentine’s Day. If the targeted user clicked the link in the email, a Web page was displayed while the worm was downloaded in the background. Following is a screenshot of the web page displayed by Storm Worm: http://prensa.pandasecurity.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/STORMWORM.jpg

PandaLabs offers users a series of tips to avoid falling victim to computer threats:

    Do not open emails or messages received on social networks from unknown senders.

    Do not click any links included in email messages, even though they may come from reliable sources. It is better to type the URL directly in the browser. This rule applies to messages received through any mail client, as well as those in Facebook, Twitter, or other social networks or messaging applications, etc. If you do click on any such links, take a close look at the page you arrive at and if you don’t recognize it, close your browser.

    Do not run attached files that come from unknown sources. Stay on alert for files that claim to be Valentine Day’s greeting cards, romantic videos, etc.

    Even if the page seems legitimate, but asks you to download something, you should be suspicious and not accept the download. If you download and install any type of executable file and you begin to see unusual messages on your computer, you have likely been infected with malware.

    If you are making any purchases online, type the address of the store in the browser, rather than going through any links that have been sent to you. Only buy online from sites that have a solid reputation and offer secure transactions, encrypting all information that is entered in the page.

    Do not use shared or public computers or an unsecured WiFi connection for making transactions or operations that require you to enter passwords or other personal details.

    Have an effective security solution installed, capable of detecting both known and new malware strains.

Panda Security offers several free tools for scanning computers for malware, like Panda Cloud Antivirus: http://www.cloudantivirus.com. More information is available in the PandaLabs blog: http://pandalabs.pandasecurity.com.

About PandaLabs

Since 1990, PandaLabs, Panda Security’s malware research laboratory, has been working to detect and classify malware in order to protect consumers and companies against new Internet threats. To do so, PandaLabs uses Collective Intelligence, a cloud-based proprietary system that leverages the knowledge gathered from Panda’s user community to automatically detect, analyze and classify the more than 73,000 new malware strains that appear every day. This automated malware classification is complemented through the work of an international team with researchers specialized each in a specific type of malware (viruses, worms, Trojans, spyware and other attacks) to provide global coverage. Get more information about PandaLabs and subscribe to its blog news feed at http://www.pandalabs.com/es. Follow Panda on Twitter at http://twitter.com/Panda_Security and on Facebook at http://www.facebook/PandaSecurity.

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Sydnia, a Dallas based Software Consulting & Development Agency

Dallas, TX (PRWEB) February 05, 2012

BookMyGroup, headquartered in Fairfield, New Jersey since 1992, is a group travel organization that specializes in securing hotel accommodations throughout North America. BookMyGroup places $ 35 million into hotels on an annual basis.

With the new system BookMyGroup will offer online team lodging accommodations for leagues and associations, tournament housing, as well as individual travel to many hockey, baseball, soccer and lacrosse clients throughout North America. With the new Platform hotels will have real time visibility into their group inventory.

“Sydnia is eager to work with one of the leaders in the group lodging business. The new system will allow group travelers, BookMyGroup & hotels effectively collaborate to meet the lodging needs of this diverse segment” says Kapil Khanna, CIO of Sydnia.

“BookMyGroup” is excited about the new system and the ability to offer all their services via an online platform to their clients spread across North America “says Terry O’Leary, President of BookMyGroup. “BookMyGroup will make group booking hotel accommodations easy and stress free.” We look forward to expanding our business by offering seamless online Housing/Hotel needs for Tournaments, Conferences, Conventions, Special Occasions, Tours and Travel.

About Sydnia

Sydnia is a software consulting & development agency with an entrepreneurial spirit comprised of creative thinkers and innovators. We pride ourselves in helping small to mid sized companies build their businesses online. We help them create new user experiences that blend best design practices with cutting edge cost effective technology. Combining unparalleled experience, comprehensive capabilities across industries and business functions we offer full service web site application design & development, e-commerce, mobile and interactive development. We run the technology that runs your business.

About BookMyGroup

BookMyGroup is a Travel Organization specialized in securing hotel accommodations throughout North America for every type of group, including Association, Student, Athletic, Corporate, College & University and Tour

Operators. We book hotel rooms for our clients by matching the specific and unique requests of our customers with the hotels that will best fulfill their needs. For nearly 20 years, BookMyGroup has been fulfilling our goal of saving our clients both time and money by learning your needs and objectives and delivering the results to you. With a wealth of diversified experience in all facets of hotel sales and travel industry businesses, the BMG team loves what we do…it’s in our blood. Our purchasing power allows for a one stop shop for all Tournament Directors, Teams, Coaches and Families to ease the booking of hotel rooms. We handle several hundred tournaments and events each year.

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Medical Tourism Saves Cash

LeClaire, IA (PRWEB) February 01, 2012

An estimated 50 million Americans do not have health insurance because they can’t afford the high cost. Millions more who do have insurance lack adequate coverage.

When major health issues occur, these same Americans feel helpless in tackling the high cost of care in the United States, until they discover medical tourism which is obtaining needed treatment outside the United States.

When most Americans first hear about medical tourism, their first reaction typically is to ask, how safe it is and what is the quality compared to the United States? 

Unfortunately far too many people still have the misconception that health care overseas is inferior to the treatment received in the U.S.A.  But in today’s world, this belief is no longer true.

In numerous countries around the world, hospitals meet the same high standards and receive the same quality accreditation that American hospitals achieve.

Such accreditation certification is only granted when a hospital meets or exceeds the same standards of excellence that is expected of American hospitals. Several accreditation processes exist around the world that are quite similar to each other, all ensure the highest standards of care and treatment are being offered.

This means that Americans who use medical tourism services can feel confident when traveling abroad, knowing that they will receive high quality medical care without the massive expenses they would face in the United States.

The only difference between getting medical care in the U.S. and going to a highly accredited hospital overseas, is the far lower cost outside the United States.

Pam Brammann, R.N., President and Managing Director of IHT World, LLC pointed out that if a person is in need of non-emergency surgery such as hip or knee replacement, cancer treatment, advanced stem cell therapy, dental implants, etc. and the insurance company does not offer adequate coverage, the difference in medical tourism prices compared to the United States can often yield a savings of tens of thousands of dollars.

Mrs. Brammann said, “If a person can obtain American quality treatment or surgery in another country and end up paying half the price including the cost of travel expenses for two, why wouldn’t Americans consider medical tourism?

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Back2Basics Outdoor Adventures website mock up

Flagstaff, AZ (PRWEB) January 31, 2012

Back2Basics is re-launching its website to give the families of struggling young men facing addiction, a more dynamic look into the outdoor adventure program and life skill building activities.

“The Back2Basics team wanted to create a website that would be easy to navigate and aesthetically pleasing. Between the creativity led by Carly [Robertson] and myself, we have developed a great platform that I hope better services our families and those seeking advice about recovery programs,” founder and CEO, Roy DuPrez said.

Despite the small business and intimate atmosphere at B2B, this unique approach to drug and alcohol recovery is going above and beyond to be available as a resource for families in crisis.

“I really like the ‘Why Flagstaff?’ page. The idea of my son going to Flagstaff demonstrates the natural outdoor environment, and provides healing [that] the city can’t,” B2B father from California said.

While many treatment centers fall under the corporate umbrella, B2B has remained intimate and hands on for almost two years, and intends to keep it that way.

“I love the outdoor pictures [on the website]. They are genuine; I can feel that outdoor experience through these images,” B2B mother from California said.

The program is geared toward young men with addiction problems, and seeks out creative, intuitive and constructive ways to help them find recovery. From surfing in Ixtapa, Mexico, to healthy food consumption by a trained culinary professional Back2Basics Outdoor Adventures has given the term “sober living” a facelift.

“Roy has been so adamant about keeping B2B’s online presence true to the business’ roots. Back2Basics is exactly what it sounds like – teaching young men who are fighting alcohol and drug addiction to go ‘back to the basics’ of living. It was a great challenge to mesh the simplicity and naturalness of the program with the modern digital world. I really think we captured Roy’s vision,” Back2Basics Marketing Coordinator, Carly Robertson said.

In addition to the re-launch of the website B2B has also hired new staff, Robertson included, who will focus on the company’s online presence – social media, the Back2Basics blog and a new YouTube account, which will give outsiders a dynamic look into the outdoor adventure program.

Back2Basics has an experiential approach to recovery and its new website allows the viewer to experience what the program has to offer.

“Although, I have only been working with Back2Basics for a short time, I can tell there is major difference between this recovery program and the others. The online changes B2B is making will truly set it apart, even more so, from the rest,” Robertson said.

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Sunnyvale, CA (PRWEB) January 28, 2012

San Francisco Bay Area’s carnival games company, Fun Services is excited to announce that it is now accepting reservations for its 2012 Santa’s Secret Shop and Holiday Gift Shop program. Fun Services truly offers the best programs for students, ensuring that schools are provided with everything needed for a successful “shop” that is “fun” for all.

“Great bonus opportunities are available now,” Jay Ledford of Fun Services said. “The sooner your school signs, the better the bonus they will receive. You’re gonna have fun, we guarantee it!”

For the last 40 years, Fun Services has worked with schools, volunteers and staff to run a successful shop for any school holiday fundraiser. Its quality-made gifts feature child-friendly prices, giving students the opportunity to personally participate in holiday festivities. From picture frames to mugs, tool sets to officially licensed sports gear, there is something for everyone at Santa’s Secret Shop. The Original Santa’s Secret Shop and The Holiday Gift Shop has made holiday shopping fun for students and successful for schools all around.

Fun Services specializes in school carnivals, church festivals, non-profit organization events, company picnics and private parties. It also offers bounce houses, party rentals, carnival games and party jumpers, as well as great holiday gift ideas for families, friends, relatives, pets and more.

For more information about any of Fun Services’ products or services, call 408-663-2260, view the company on the web at http://www.funservicesbayarea.com or visit 1262A Lawrence Station Road in Sunnyvale.

About Fun Services

Fun Services has exclusively operated the Original Santa’s Secret Shop and the Holiday Gift Shop for the past 40 years. With more than 100 great holiday gift ideas for students to choose from, Santa’s Secret Shop is a great non-profit fundraising idea for any school. Locally operated, the Fun Services staff is always on hand to help with anything from start to finish.

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