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Lakshadweep tourism thrives amidst global economic crisis
Posted on Monday, April 27, 2009 (EST)
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 The global economic slowdown has had no effect on tourism in India's smallest territory Lakshadweep islands off of the coast of Kerala in the Arabian Sea.
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One hundred examples what makes London unique for a tourist
Posted on Thursday, March 26, 2009 (EST)
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 Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has announced a campaign called 'Only in London' and released a list of 'Only in London 100' to celebrate the British tourism week.
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Baghdad becomes holiday haven
Posted on Saturday, March 21, 2009 (EST)
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 Tourists return to Iraq for the first time since the 2003 war and take in the treasures of Baghdad's cultural history.
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Stepped up efforts save Kashmir's Dal Lake
Posted on Friday, March 06, 2009 (EST)
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 State authorities are stepping up efforts to clean up Kashmir's watery jewel, Dal Lake, ringed by Himalayan peaks.
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Global hotspots join the race for tourists
Posted on Thursday, January 29, 2009 (EST)
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 Rogue states better known for their repressive regimes, political unrest and weapons programmes are increasingly competing for visitors with well established tourist destinations, travel experts say.
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High wire thrills for India's heritage tourists
Posted on Saturday, January 24, 2009 (EST)
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 High above the tranquil lawns of a 15th-century hillside fort, a man flew through the air attached to a steel wire.
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Peninsula group to open first hotel in Europe
Posted on Wednesday, January 21, 2009 (EST)
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 The company behind the Peninsula, one of Asia's most prestigious hotel groups, has announced it will develop a new destination in Paris, its first foray into the European market.
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Kenya looks to cash in on Obama pilgrims
Posted on Monday, January 19, 2009 (EST)
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 Forget the Maasai Mara reserve and the "big five", snow-capped Mount Kenya and palm-lined Indian Ocean beaches. The hippest tourist spot in Kenya these days is "Obamaland".
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SKorea's treasure number one prepares to rise from the ashes
Posted on Sunday, January 18, 2009 (EST)
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 A long screen hides the charred ruins of South Korea's foremost historical treasure, as if to cover up the national shame sparked by the loss of the 600-year-old building in an arson attack.
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Shackleton team descendants reach the South Pole
Posted on Sunday, January 18, 2009 (EST)
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 Three descendants of legendary Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton and his men completed some "unfinished family business" Sunday when they reached the South Pole.
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