ideeli Launches New Dedicated Travel Channel

NEW YORK, June 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- ideeli, Inc. (www.ideeli.com), one of the fastest growing U.S. flash sale shopping sites, today announced the launch of ideeli travel, its enhanced travel channel.  Powered by Voyage Prive, the first and largest global private flash sale travel group, the new ideeli travel will connect members with over 100 monthly curated travel offers, all within a full-feature travel booking platform.

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The new site will offer a wider selection of limited-time members-only travel offerings of up to 75% off public pricing. In addition to hotels and vacation packages across the U.S. and worldwide, the site will expand into new categories including cruises, tours, destination activities and flights.

ideeli members will enjoy:

• Real-time booking:  Full-service booking experience and real-time availability. No coupons or vouchers: select your specific dates, length of stay and receive automated confirmation.
• More variety: Over 100 unique, edited travel experiences each month and a greater assortment of the best domestic and international destinations and travel offerings.
• Flexible refund/cancellation policy: including optional "cancel for any reason" travel insurance.
• Live agent support: Including pre- and post-sale phone support from a team of travel professionals.
• Travel editorial: Inspiration, tips and destination advice from the ideeli travel editors, including links to professional and consumer review sites.
• Authority and authenticity: The ideeli travel and Voyage Prive verified seal signifies that offers deliver on both value and standards.

"With this enhanced travel channel, our members will have even more opportunities to discover new destinations and experiences, with the added conveniences -- like on-site booking -- to make the shopping experience even easier," said Paul Hurley, CEO and Founder of ideeli.

New sales will launch every Tuesday through Friday and will be available for 5-7 days only on www.ideeli.com

The inaugural sale week offers include:

• Roundtrip business class airfare to Paris with or without 4-star hotel - up to 45% off.
• New York City boutique hotel - 55% savings at this trendy 4.5-star gem one block from Times Square.
• A Mediterranean summer cruise on Travel + Leisure's #1 small ship cruise line - at up to 34% off.
• Other destinations this week include top hotels, cruises and tours in Las Vegas, Mexico, Antigua, Hawaii, Italy, Greece, Phoenix, Barbados, Grenada, St. Lucia, and Peru.  

"We are proud to share our expertise in online travel booking and dedication to a high quality user experience with ideeli's members," said Gilles Talec, CEO of Voyage Prive US. "Our travel experts have mastered the art of sourcing the best selection of travel offerings from around the world, and we are confident that ideeli members will be able to easily find -- and easily book -- their dream vacation with the launch of ideeli travel."

To celebrate the new partnership and launch, ideeli is offering a $50 ideeli credit for all travel purchases of $300 or more made between now and July 5th, 2011.

To become a member of ideeli, please go to: www.ideeli.com/invite/ideelitravel

About ideeli

ideeli is a leading online flash sale site that delivers a fun and engaging daily shopping experience with a curated selection of offerings across the categories of apparel, accessories, home, shoes, kids, travel and experiences -- all available at privileged prices. Each members-only sale starts at noon ET and lasts for a limited time.  Launched in 2007 and headquartered in the Soho neighborhood of New York City, the company now has over 4 million members across the United States.  

About Voyage Prive

Voyage Prive is the first and world's leading private online travel sale site, offering members exclusive travel packages up to 75% off. Voyage Prive works directly with luxury travel partners to bring the highest quality travel packages and best prices to over 6 million members worldwide.

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