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Luxury hotel Rome Cavalieri celebrates 50th anniversary

ROME, May 19 — This iconic Cavalieri hotel in the Eternal City is celebrating its golden jubilee in a number of different ways. One of which is the chance to discover this top address for only €50 (RM200) a night... a deal which goes to the 50th person to book a room any given week.

Starting now and running into August, those who happen to be ... Read More

A child watches jellyfish swim in a large tank at the Vancouver Aquarium in Vancouver, British Columbia May 17, 2013. — Reuters pic

A child watches jellyfish swim in a large tank at the Vancouver Aquarium in Vancouver, British Columbia May 17, 2013. — Reuters pic

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48 hours in Bucharest

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MAS to fly 7 times weekly from KL to Kathmandu

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Treetop accommodations growing in popularity

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