Pets Welcome Vacations business. Business Overview Starting a travel business that focuses specifically on providing vacation and tour options that include the family pet is the focus of this business opportunity. Most tour and vacation packages that are currently available on the market make no provisions for family pets. In fact, most have a no pets allowed policy, and this situation creates a tremendous opportunity for the entrepreneur with initiative to capitalize on, by...

Backpacking Vacations business. Business Overview Backpacking and hiking are two of the world's most popular recreational outdoor activities, so it seems logical that a travel business that specializes in operating backpacking and hiking tours would be a wise choice for a travel business start-up. There are various approaches that can be taken in terms of an operating format for the business. One approach may be to offer clients an all-inclusive vacation package, which could...

Online Bed And Breakfast Directory business. Business Overview A short decade ago starting an online bed and breakfast directory business could not be accomplished, simply because the technology required to operate the business was not yet available. It never fails to amaze me how new business opportunities can be created virtually overnight, and while being the first to capitalize on the opportunity certainly does have its advantages, it can also have its disadvantages in...

World Castle Vacations business. Business Overview England, Scotland, France, Germany, Spain, and Italy all have castles, many of which have been converted to tourist attractions and accommodations. Starting a travel business that specializes in world castle tours and trips could not only prove to be fun and interesting, it could also make you rich. Promoting and marketing the castle trips and tours can be accomplished in many ways including direct-mail campaign, fax and e-mail...

Whale Watching Tours business. Business Overview Whale watching tours are the largest segment of the booming multimillion dollar eco tourism industry. While starting a whale watching tour business is a costly business venture to set in motion, the personal and financial rewards can be tremendous. Beyond having the business located in an area that is excellent for whale watching, the main business requirement is a suitable tour boat and a certified captain at the helm, not to...

Boat Lettering business. Business Overview Here is a fantastic little money making opportunity for entrepreneurs with a computer, design software, and a creative imagination. There are thousands of pleasure boats in the United States, and all have call numbers and signs indicating the name of the boat. However, a quick trip to your local marina quickly reveals that the sun and water take its toll. It is common is to see faded and peeling paint and vinyl letters. Here's where...

Custom Travel Bags business. Business Overview 'Have bags, will travel,' could be your company motto if you start a business that designs, manufactures, and sells custom travel bags for business and pleasure travelers. The market for unique, functional and good quality travel bags is gigantic, and this business venture is extremely easy to get up and going. The main objective in designing and selling travel bags is for the product to be unique and serve a particular need. Try...

Singles-Only Vacations business. Business Overview Business specialization is the buzzword for the new millennium, and the travel industry is no exception. Starting a business that specializes in singles-only vacation destinations could prove to be just the money-making opportunity that you have been searching for. There are inherent differences between a family vacation and one that would be enjoyed by a single person. Catering to this gigantic segment of the travel industry...

Online Travel Companions business. Business Overview Develop a Web site that brings people seeking a travel companion together with people seeking to be travel companions. In addition to travel companions you can also provide space on the site for people who are looking for someone to drive their car to a destination, or share driving duties and costs to go across the country. The site should be a free service for all and income can be earned by selling banner advertising space...

Bicycle Tours business. Business Overview Careening down a steep mountain road at 30 miles per hour on a mountain bike may not be everyone's idea of the perfect vacation. However, there is no denying the fact that bicycle vacation tours are one of the fastest growing segments of the travel industry. The key to success in a bicycle tour business is that the tours have to be unique, fun, and interesting, and should be organized around a central theme. Additional considerations...