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“High” Tea – Cameron Highlands, Malaysia.

31. August 2010

Image of Boh Tea Plantation in Cameron Highlands © Tourism Malaysia. The western half of Malaysia doesn’t have mountains as much as it has rolling hills. The British occupiers in the late 19th century sought refuge from the lowlands’ stifling humidity in these hills. Realizing the amazing fertility of the highlands in Pahang, some British [...]

Mumbai’s Govindas Get Ready for Krishna Janmasthami 2010

31. August 2010

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Males form a human pyramid during the Govinda festival. www.flickr.com user ROHAN DUMBRE Krishna Janmasthami, the celebration of the birthday of Lord Krishna, is only two days away. This year … Read Full Post View full post on About.com India Travel

Cancun Bar Bombed; 8 Dead in Suspected Drug Attack

31. August 2010

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CNN is reporting that a bar in Cancun was firebombed early this morning, resulting in the deaths of eight people. The Castillo del Mar bar was located outside the city’s hotel zone and was patronized mainly by locals, not tourists. The bar reportedly had been the target of extortion attempts by members of the Zetas [...]

More Cheap Bangkok Hotels?

31. August 2010

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Depends how you define cheap! My original list of cheap Bangkok hotels were all under $20 per night. The latest list, which I’ve cleverly titled “More Cheap Bangkok Hotels” has … Read Full Post View full post on About.com Thailand Travel

Traveling with “Survivor”

31. August 2010

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Jeff Probst travels a lot. As the host for CBS’s Survivor, he knows a thing or two about zipping around the globe and what happens when you drop everyday people into exotic countries. Curious to know what he’s learned from a life on the road, Andrew Evans caught up with Jeff on a steamy beach [...]

Aloha Festivals 2010 Celebrates Mele ‘Ailana – Island Music

31. August 2010

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Princess of Lana’i at the 2008 Aloha Festivals Floral Parade in Waikiki, Oahu As fall approaches it’s time for Aloha Festivals, Hawaii’s annual celebration of Hawaiian culture, integrating the traditions and cultures of the Islands through music, dance, cuisine and art. This year’s Festival theme is Mele ‘Ailana: Celebrate Island Music. … Read Full Post [...]

Florida’s 2010 Labor Day Forecast

31. August 2010

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Last week, AAA projected that after last year’s decline in travel, the number of Americans traveling this Labor Day holiday weekend will increase nearly 10 percent from 2009. That translates into approximately 34.4-million travelers taking a trip of at least 50 miles away from home; and, of those travelers, 91% are expected to reach their [...]

Prospect Park Visitors Guide

31. August 2010

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Most people visiting New York City know about Central Park, but did you know that Brooklyn’s Prospect Park was also designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux? It is rumored that they felt Prospect Park was a greater success because of the lessons they learned while designing Central Park. Prospect Park offers visitors 585 [...]

The Lotus Hotel Diamond Head Honolulu

31. August 2010

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Florence Restaurant Recommendations

31. August 2010

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On our Italy Travel Facebook page, Melissa posted a few restaurants she liked during her recent stay in Florence. She and her family stayed in a vacation rental apartment (through VRBO) in San Frediano neighborhood, across the Arno from the historic center and she says she highly recommends staying in a vacation rental, especially if [...]

Driving to the North Cape

30. August 2010

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The North Cape is northern Norway’s most popular travel destination – and for good reason. Visiting this place is a monumental natural experience, and offers breathtaking views and unusual climatic conditions. At the North Cape, you’re on the northern edge of Europe. … Read Full Post View full post on About.com Scandinavia Travel

Dancing in the Streets – Kadayawan Festival, Davao, Philippines.

30. August 2010

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Image of Kadayawan Festival © Mike Aquino, licensed to About.com. … Read Full Post View full post on About.com Southeast Asia Travel

2010 Halloween Celebration at Tokyo Disney Resort

30. August 2010

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Tokyo Disney Resort holds Halloween celebration events from September 9 to October 31, 2010 at Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea. Visit the parks to experience the festivities with Halloween parades, shows, decorations, and special menus at the restaurants. Discount passport tickets called Halloween Again Passport are available. Read More: Halloween Events at Tokyo Disneyland and [...]

Kingdom of Dreams: India’s Hottest New Theme Park

30. August 2010

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Kingdom of Dreams. Where can you go to discover the carnival that is India all in one place? Kingdom of Dreams! This huge entertainment and leisure destination recently opened up in Gurgaon, near Delhi. It showcases both Indian culture and the performing arts. … Read Full Post View full post on About.com India Travel

Qingdao with China Odyssey Tours

30. August 2010

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It had been on my mind to start getting some information on tour companies on this web site for a while. A reader had written in complaining (rightly) that I didn’t cover this subject well and I had been mulling over how best to do it when a kind operator (and also blog reader) from [...]

International Whale Shark Day

30. August 2010

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August 30th is International Whale Shark Day (Día del Tiburon Ballena), so declared in 2008 during the International Whale Shark Conference that took place on Isla Holbox, where representatives from over 40 countries met to share their research about this huge fish, and agreed that this day should be dedicated to celebrating whale sharks, promoting [...]

Caribbean Loses a Character: Lord Glenconner Dies

30. August 2010

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Lord Glenconner, founder of the jetsetting resort on Mustique and a confidant of Princess Margaret, has died at age 83. Famed for his legendary parties that attracted the rich and famous to Mustique, the eccentric Glenconner was a longtime Caribbean resident and passed away on the island of St. Lucia. View full post on About.com [...]

Bangkok’s Airport Rail Link Opens

30. August 2010

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The Bangkok airport rail link finally opened last week and I had a chance to ride it on the first day of full operations. Although the train system is not without its detractors, I’m already a fan. Taxis and cars and undeniably more comfortable, but rapid public transportation is more reliable, more predictable and less [...]

Editor’s Note: Cruising the Amazon

30. August 2010

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Last October, I took a river trip into Peru’s Pacaya Samiria National Preserve aboard the Aqua; my account of this Amazon wilderness is in the latest issue (“The Lost World,” page 82). What I found there constituted a trip of a lifetime and the article chronicles why. Alas, for all the deep reporting I did on its [...]

Michelle Wie and Waipio Little League Make Hawaii Proud

30. August 2010

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Michelle Wie of the U.S. holds up the winner’s trophy after her victory at the CN Canadian Women’s Open at St. Charles Country Club on August 29, 2010 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. (Photo by Darren Carroll/Getty Images) … Read Full Post View full post on About.com Hawaii / South Pacific Travel

St. Augustine Cycling Festival

30. August 2010

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The St. Augustine Cycling Festival will kick off its second annual event on Saturday, September 11 with a new bicycling clinic. The two-day event offers a bicycle expo both days, along with plenty of food and drink. On Saturday, Trapdoor and Pili Pili will provide live music from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, Tony [...]

Labor Day in New York City

30. August 2010

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Labor Day is celebrated the first Monday in September and marks the official end of summer. For 2010, Labor Day will be Monday, September 6. If you’ll be in New York City for Labor Day… Read Full Post View full post on About.com New York City Travel

Outrigger Fairway Villas Waikoloa

30. August 2010

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Mexicana Airline Suspends Operations

29. August 2010

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Mexicana Airline filed for bankruptcy three weeks ago, at which time the airline ceased ticket sales and altered some of its routes in order to cut costs. Last week a group of investors, Tenedora K, stepped in and for a short time the airline’s situation looked more promising. Unfortunately, however, the new management made the [...]

Brazilians Take Flight

29. August 2010

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Brasilia-based writer Diogo Alcantara notes that with an increase in international flight options, traveling for Brazilians has never been easier. International trips for Brazilians for a long time were limited to traditional destinations, such as Buenos Aires, New York, Miami, London, and Paris. But Brazil’s growing economy and a stronger currency is changing the scenario, [...]