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Forty-eight hours in Madrid
MADRID, May 25 — Despite its world-class museums, good climate and arguably Europe’s best nightlife, Spain’s capital, located right in the centre of the country, is often overlooked in favor of its beachside sister, Barcelona.
But the fact Madrid is a better-kept secret from the EasyJet crowds is something to celebrate as the city has steered ... Read More
A Buddhist devotee walks past Buddha statues with her daughter at Gangaramaya temple on Vesak day in Colombo May 24, 2013. — Reuters pic
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Lift ban on electronic devices during take-off and landing, recommends report
NEW YORK, May 25 ― If you are noticing that more and more flyers are tuning out of their backseat in-flight entertainment system for their own fully-loaded iPad or e-reader, that may be because a new ... Read More
Google team captures Galapagos Island beauty for maps
GALAPAGOS ISLAND, May 24 — Google has followed in the footsteps of Charles Darwin to gather images of the beauty and biological diversity of the Galapagos Islands for the Internet titan’s online maps.A ... Read More
Airline with in-flight bar and Swarovki crystals named best in world
LONDON, May 24 — Virgin Atlantic, with its in-flight bar, designer-clad flight attendants and leather seats, has emerged as the favorite long-haul airline among readers of a luxury travel magazine ... Read More
Dubai hotel named best in the world
DUBAI, May 24 — Luxury, sail-shaped hotel the Burj Al Arab in Dubai has snagged the lofty title of being named the best hotel in the world by readers of a travel magazine distributed by The Daily ... Read More
Report: Lift ban on electronic devices during take-off, landing
CHICAGO, May 24 — If you’re noticing that more and more flyers are tuning out of their backseat in-flight entertainment system for their own fully-loaded iPad or e-reader, that may be because a new report ... Read More
Malaysia Airlines adds daytime service to Mumbai
KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 — Malaysia Airlines is increasing its frequency from Kuala Lumpur into Mumbai to 12 times weekly effective June 3.Following greater demand from the market, one additional service will ... Read More
Most popular destinations for 2013
NEWTON, Massachusetts, May 24 — Paris and New York have emerged as the most popular and sought-after travel destinations for 2013, according to the millions of reviews and opinions of globetrotters on the ... Read More
Foreign buyers descend on Sicily for bargain property
ROME, May 23 — Foreign buyers are swooping on deserted villages in Sicily to snap up homes for as little as €10,000 (RM39,000), propping up a property market in freefall as Italy suffers its longest-ever ... Read More
Hong Kong hails the return of the duck
HONG KONG, May 22 — Hong Kong yesterday joyfully welcomed the return of a giant inflatable rubber duck, which drew tens of thousands of visitors before it was abruptly deflated for maintenance for almost ... Read More
Egypt tourist arrivals rise, but not back to pre-revolt levels
CAIRO, May 22 — The number of tourists visiting Egypt rose in the first four months of 2012, the cabinet said yesterday, but analysts say the sector is still suffering from the aftermath of the country's ... Read More
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