China
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Music muse makes military might of Chinese Red Army go gaga.
Sand Dollar Adventures &bull Yesterday
For instance, you may recall, I previously presented an opera solo performance I discovered while traveling deep into the heartland of rural Russia. This example might stand-as does the singer-of a truly rare find. Of course, Americans are the Idol… Full Story »
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Suppliers Weight Risk, Reward Of China
Aviation Week &bull Yesterday
China's emergence as the world's second largest economy plays out in many ways, including the possibility it will lead a fragmentation of the traditional Airbus and Boeing duopoly that provides airlines on all continents with most of their jets. Boeing's own forecast for the Asia-Pacific region underscores that potential. In the aggregate, China leads a region that is expected to… Full Story »
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Fare of the Day: Boston to Beijing, China
The Airfarewatchdog Blog &bull Yesterday
If you are still having issues please write to us with the details. Full Story »
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Starwood Insider - Peter Foreman - The Mesmerizing Forbidden City
The Lobby from SPG &bull YesterdayPeter Foreman is the Director of Sales & Marketing at Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur and thelobby.com's expert on Asia. When I lived in China, I was mesmerized by the Forbidden City, which was home to the Chinese Emperor and his... Full Story »
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China Travel: What to Do in Shanghai in 48 Hours
Lost Girls World &bull Yesterday
When exploring a city's sights, I'm usually after quality, not quantity. In Paris, for example, I'd rather spend the day wandering around one exhibit at the Musee d'Orsay than try to pack in the whole Louvre. But in China, a country of 1.6 billion… Full Story »
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Stay in a living water park - Banyan Tree Hangzhou
Mobissimo Blog &bull Yesterday
Experience the tranquility of nature among calm waters and greeneries, check out out this resort in Chinas first wetland reserve . Hangzhou, China Discover priceless tranquility in Banyan Tree Hangzhou. Let the splendour of nature and centuries old cultural legacy… Full Story »
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Photo Essay: Tea Tasting in China
Go Backpacking &bull Sep 2, 2010
As a fan of green and white tea before my trip around the world, I was excited to reach China where tea drinking is the norm. I spent a lot of time in tea shops, tasting various teas (mostly black… Full Story »
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Hilton Dubai Creek chooses iBAHN to provide IPTV and personalised music connectivity
webitpr &bull Sep 2, 2010
Dubai - (2 September 2010) - iBAHN, the worldwide leader in digital entertainment and Internet solutions for the hospitality and meeting industries, today announces that it has completed the installation of an IPTV service and Bluetooth personal music integration at… Full Story »
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Regal Signs New Hotel in Suzhou
Asia Travel Tips &bull Sep 2, 2010
Regal Hotels International has signed an agreement with Suzhou Sicheng Real Estate Company to open a four-star business hotel in Suzhou, the Regal Fanhua Centre Hotel. Situated at Xiang Cheng District, this four-star property will provide a full range of… Full Story »
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Langham Appoints Justine Lee as Director of Sales - China
Asia Travel Tips &bull Sep 2, 2010
The appointment to lead the sales drive in Langhams fastest growing market coincides with the opening of the first Langham Place in China at Beijing Capital Airport, the third property in the country for the hotel operator. China forms the… Full Story »
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Dunlop Remolds For A New Market
Aviation Week &bull Aug 31, 2010
Dunlop, based in Birmingham, England, is the second-largest tire manufacturer in Europe and the fourth-largest in the world, turning out about 100,000 tires per year. It also provides re-treads for about 300 types of civil and military tires. AAC Capital Partners, a private equity fund… Full Story »
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China: Steel yourself for shopping at a Chinese market
Fodor's Travel Wire &bull Aug 31, 2010
It's great fun for the savvy shopper. Do haggle-with histrionics at the seller's first asking price but with a polite, positive attitude throughout, and never with finger pointing (use your whole hand instead). That said, be prepared to be grabbed,… Full Story »
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Help Wanted: run tiny isolated island operation. $100,000 salary. Travel connections through San Francisco available.
Sand Dollar Adventures &bull Aug 31, 2010
Long before GPS devices and accurate digital charts were available, navigation by sea held great risks. Like hitting the east coast of North America on the way to China. Thanks to the advent of foghorns and the Fresnel lens, lighthouses… Full Story »
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Companies criticize U.S. travel visa process
USAtoday.com Travel - Top Stories &bull Aug 31, 2010
About 1,460 international attendees registered for the show, organized by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. Nearly 500 of them never made it. The reason for the absentees: They couldn't obtain a U.S. entry visa in time to attend, most of… Full Story »
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The World's Best Romantic Hotels
The Informed Traveler &bull Aug 27, 2010Looks like we're in the mood today for Top 10 lists. On the list: La Reserve Ramatuelle in St Tropez, Eagles Nest in New Zealand, Six Senses Ninh Van Bay in Nha Trang, Vietnam, The Standard in NYC, Uma Ubud… Full Story »
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Further South of the Border
Let's Go &bull Aug 27, 2010
Cuisine from "south of the border" (Mexico) has become popular not only with the country's neighbor to the north, but around the world. From China to Finland, South Africa to New Zealand, words like "taco," "enchilada," and "tamale" evoke images… Full Story »
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Why I Love and Hate Being an American
Vagabondish &bull Aug 27, 2010
As an American, in addition to being a Texan living abroad, it's easy to be critical of my homeland, particularly when there are so many sympathetic ears. In Japan, with the plethora of thin people around, I liked to complain about my countrymen being so fat, the kids more and more likely to develop diabetes. In Thailand, with the political unrest, it was ignorance: "The average American wouldn't know Thailand from Afghanistan." Naturally, I exaggerated to curry favor with non-American expats and locals alike, but I meant a lot of what I said. When I'm repatriated, it's like a drop… Full Story »
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China Southern Takes Delivery of Fifth Boeing 777-200F
Asia Travel Tips &bull Aug 27, 2010
China Southern Airlines, a member of SkyTeam and one of the largest airlines in the People's Republic of China, has taken delivery of its fifth Boeing 777-200F freighter - the second in two months. With the addition of these new… Full Story »
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The Shanghai World Expo: A True International Event
Amateur Traveler Travel Podcast &bull Aug 26, 2010
Two years ago while visiting Shanghai, my wife and I saw an incredible media presentation about the upcoming World Expo that was being held in 2010. Since I am a big fan of Expos and World Fairs, having attended 5 previous ones and the… Full Story »
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Calling China from Your Mobile With Gmail
Brave New Traveler &bull Aug 26, 2010
Free in-country calls and dirt cheap internationals, video conferencing and text features - Google Voice is stepping in on Skype territory. Full Story »
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