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US tourist dies while diving in Cayman Islands
MSNBC Travel &bull Yesterday
GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands - Police in the Cayman Islands say a 47-year-old U.S. tourist has died while scuba diving off popular North West Point in Grand Cayman. Think your last flight was a nightmare? If the just-released trailer for… Full Story »
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Phnom Penh: Same Same but Different
Nomadic Matt's Travel Site &bull YesterdayIt was 2007 and I was only meant to be in Phnom Penh for three days. I had less than a month in Cambodia before I moved to Thailand and I wanted to explore as much as possible and get… Full Story »
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The Acropolis: Greece's most famous monument weathers the crisis
Gadling &bull Feb 3, 2012
Set atop a high rock overlooking Athens, the temples here were built primarily to honor the city's patron goddess Athena in all her attributes. The buildings here are some of the best examples of Greek architecture and have had a… Full Story »
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Rookie Travel Tips and Getting the most out of the Markets.
FrugalTravelGuy &bull Feb 3, 2012
The AwardWallet service allows you to check and keep track of all your award accounts and the mobile app allows you to do this on your phone. Mint Mobile. This one can be especially useful when churning cards. You can keep a separate Mint account just for all your churning accounts. It is very easy… Full Story »
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Los Angeles through a camera lens
Perceptive Travel Blog &bull Feb 3, 2012
I first heard someone talking about one during a tech conference . The walk was at CES (the Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas, so the eye candy was all around. In Los Angeles, the tourism office knows how important… Full Story »
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Bali beyond sun, sand and sex
CNN.com Travel &bull Feb 2, 2012
In reality, Bali is a lush Indonesian island teeming with cultural experiences, delicious food and exhilarating adventures. Bali may be known for beaches and cornrows now, but it was the surfers who first discovered this beautiful Indonesian island. Go south from Kuta to Bukit Peninsula -- Bukit to its friends -- and you'll see what lured them here. Head to Ulu Watu beach for the kinds of waves eager surfers dream of, or to Nusa Dua for some killer breaks around the reef. Note however that… Full Story »
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Brussels' 'peeing' statue shut off by freeze
MSNBC Travel &bull Feb 2, 2012
BRUSSELS - The Manneken-Pis, a bronze statue of a young boy urinating that is a symbol of Brussels and a major tourist attraction, has had to stop peeing because of sub-zero temperatures gripping much of Europe. Officials turned off the… Full Story »
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Top 7 Spots for Miami Shopping
Fodor's Travel Wire &bull Feb 2, 2012
It isn't only bikinis and skin-tight white jeans in Miami. With the stylish Art Basel crowd visiting South Beach every year, and a crop of new, glossy hotels popping up this spring, Miami's fashion scene has recently kicked it up a notch with a wash of intriguing choices. Alongside fancy boutiques and designer names, there's some of the best vintage… Full Story »
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Rio Statue Replica Causes Uproar in London
Vagabondish &bull Feb 1, 2012
The statue of Christ the Redeemer with open arms in Rio is seen around the world as a symbol of peace and friendship. But residents of a posh north London neighborhood are up in arms at the possibility of the… Full Story »
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Research and Markets: Emerging Opportunities and Growth Prospects in the Indian Travel Intermediaries Industry: Analyses and Forecasts to 2016
Business Wire Travel News &bull Feb 1, 2012
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/c5730a/emerging_opportuni) has announced the addition of the "Emerging Opportunities and Growth Prospects in the Indian Travel Intermediaries Industry: Analyses and Forecasts to 2016" report to their offering. India was ranked the eleventh-most-attractive tourist destination in the… Full Story »
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Research and Markets: Hong Kong Tourism Report Q1 2012 - Consultative Studies Put the Economic Benefits of the New Kai Tak Terminal at HKD1.4-2.2bn Per Annum By 2020
Business Wire Travel News &bull Feb 1, 2012
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/e1596e/hong_kong_tourism) has announced the addition of the "Hong Kong Tourism Report Q1 2012" report to their offering. BMI remains bullish about the outlook for inbound tourism to Hong Kong over our forecast period through to 2015, with… Full Story »
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U.S. bans tourist over 'Destroy America' tweet
USAtoday.com Travel - Top Stories &bull Jan 31, 2012
Better watch what you tweet. Full Story »
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Making new friends and getting good deals in Shanghai
One Mile at a Time &bull Jan 30, 2012
Yesterday I took a taxi to Old Street in Shanghai, which was still decorated from the Chinese New Year and upcoming Lantern Festival. As soon as I got out of my taxi I looked at my map to figure out… Full Story »
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Insider Tips for Whale Watching Season in Maui
Fodor's Travel Wire &bull Jan 30, 2012
Every winter, when storms sweep through the North Pacific and the ocean gets particularly chilly, humpback whales head south-specifically to the warm waters of Hawaii's Au'Au Channel alongside Maui. The mighty leviathans come with specific objectives: Men to mate, women to mate, birth and, rear their young. Lucky for us humans, they do all… Full Story »
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US Virgin Islands tourist bus accident injures 13
MSNBC Travel &bull Jan 27, 2012
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - A tourist bus collided with a parked vehicle in the U.S. Virgin Islands on Friday, injuring 13 cruise ship passengers after it went down an embankment, authorities said. Need to relax during that lengthy layover?… Full Story »
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1960: Walking in the Dubrovnik area with Ramblers, by Linda Hagstrom
Slow Travel - Trip Reports &bull Jan 27, 2012
Trip Description: April 10-18 2011. I spent a week walking in and around Dubrovnik, Croatia with Ramblers and also an evening in Paris. I had spent a month in Europe already, walking for two weeks on Malta (Trip Report 1908) and traveling on… Full Story »
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Chicago visitors get Groupons on the big screen
MSNBC Travel &bull Jan 27, 2012
Beginning this week, Groupon offers are being featured on interactive kiosks with 46-inch screens at popular tourist destinations in the Windy City." Now Chicago visitors never need miss a deal. Full Story »
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'Downton Abbey' creates tourism boom
CNN.com Travel &bull Jan 27, 2012
So much so that it's transforming some viewers into travelers, eager to see for themselves what it might be like to live as a blue-blood or as a servant at the great mansion. First stop: Highclere Castle, the fairytale-like 19th century property about an hour's drive west of London used as the setting for the series and part-time home of the eighth Earl and Countess of Carnarvon. It has been amazing," said Lady Fiona Carnarvon, describing the effect "Downton Abbey" has had on the family's life and the… Full Story »
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Golden Photos: How to snap the Golden Gate Bridge
Orbitz Travel Blog &bull Jan 27, 2012
The famous International Orange color of the Golden Gate Bridge contrasts well against a bright blue sky. Credit: Blane Bachelor. The Golden Gate Bridge is one of the globe's most iconic landmarks. With its majestic architecture, bold orange-red color and breathtaking backdrop of mountains and sea, the Golden Gate, as the bridge commonly referred to, is also - not surprisingly - the world's most-photographed bridge. But with just a little insight and planning, it's possible for even the most novice… Full Story »
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Etihad Buys Into Air Seychelles
Aviation Week &bull Jan 26, 2012
Etihad Airways is buying a 40% stake in Air Seychelles. The Abu Dhabi-based carrier is investing $20 million in the airline and giving the carrier a $25 million loan. Air Seychelles also is receiving a $20 million capital infusion from… Full Story »
