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Plastics and ‘Ondoy’ Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 12:05AMTHE MINUTE floodwaters from last year’s “Ondoy” disaster receded enough to allow vehicles on the road, my husband and I motored to SM Marikina to buy food supplies and other necessities, such as plastic pails and basins, brooms and a transistor radio.
Ancient Seaside City Rises Amid Egypt's Resorts Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 6:30PMRare Classical Era City in Egypt Unearthed in a Country Better Known for Pyramids and Pharaonic Temples
Ancient city rises amid Egypt's resorts Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 6:15PM2,000 years ago, it was a thriving Greco-Roman port city, boasting villas of merchants grown rich on the wheat and olive trade.
Ancient city by the sea rises amid Egypt's resorts Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 3:13PMMARINA, Egypt (AP) - Today, it's a sprawl of luxury vacation homes where Egypt's wealthy play on the white beaches of the Mediterranean coast. But 2,000 years ago, this was a thriving Greco-Roman port city, boasting villas of merchants grown rich on the wheat and olive trade.
Ancient Greece wows a first-time visitor Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 1:16PMGazing up at the giant marble columns encircling one of the world's great wonders -- the Parthenon atop the Acropolis of ancient Athens -- makes me almost punch-drunk with wonder.
Ancient city by the sea rises amid Egypt's resorts Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 1:03PMToday, it's a sprawl of luxury vacation homes where Egypt's wealthy play on the white beaches of the Mediterranean coast. But 2,000 years ago, this was a thriving Greco-Roman port city, boasting villas of merchants...
Ancient City By The Sea Rises Amid Egypt's Resorts Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 10:04AMWhere Egypt's Elite Now Play, An Ancient Roman Port On Mediterranean Once Thrived
Ancient City by the Sea Rises Amid Egypt's Resorts Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 7:30AMWhere Egypt's elite now play, an ancient Roman port on Mediterranean once thrived Egypt - Ancient Egypt - Africa - Mediterranean Sea - Roman Empire
Ancient city by the sea rises amid Egypt's resorts Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 6:22AMToday, it's a sprawl of luxury vacation homes where Egypt's wealthy play on the white beaches of the Mediterranean coast. But 2,000 years ago, this was a thriving Greco-Roman port city, boasting villas of merchants grown rich on the wheat and olive trade. Egypt - Ancient Egypt - Wheat - Africa - Mediterranean Sea
Ancient city by the sea rises amid Egypt's resorts Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 6:07AMMARINA, EGYPT (AP) - Today, it's a sprawl of luxury vacation homes where Egypt's wealthy play on the white beaches of the Mediterranean coast. But 2,000 years ago, this was a thriving Greco-Roman port city, boasting villas of merchants grown rich on the wheat and olive trade. The ancient city, known ...
Spas, massage just the ticket Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 4:51AMSPAS and massage are the words for health and relaxation and in South-East Asia locals and people on holiday from throughout the world take advantage of this time-honoured tradition.
Earl brings little damage to sister city Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 1:03PMThe town of Brookhaven, New York, was bracing for the hit if Hurricane Earl was planning to get unfriendly in their neighborhood.
The Hawaii of China Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 10:54AMPearl River Garden Hotel, right above the boardwalk on Dadong Hai beach, is a Chinese-style four-star hotel. Writer Tony Atherton says that means the beds are about as comfortable as a sheet of plywood.
Many Private Pools Open to Public Fail Inspection Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 2:41AMLAKELAND | If you swim in a pool owned by Polk County, it's most likely clean and healthy. But that can't be said for many privately owned public swimming pools.
Pools in paradise: Hawaii's best swimming spots Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 9:17PMHawaii's best swimming pools: Here's where to find the best swimming spots on the islands.
For some, business as usual Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 8:02PMBig storm had threatened to wash away a holiday weekend of business
Seafood lures Aussies to Phuket Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 3:09PMIN Phuket you can feast on lobsters, crab, whole fish, oysters, mussels and king prawns in a gluttonous manner only imagined at home.
Perspective: What do they know? Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 3:00PMA look into the mind-set of this year’s class of high school seniors in Southwest Florida
PHOTOS Labor Day tourism for Collier, Lee relies heavily on Florida travelers Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 1:22PMHoteliers in Southwest Florida continue to struggle, plagued by false impressions of dirty water and oily beaches. The long holiday weekend, however, will fill up some local hotels and resorts, with many visitors planning to come from Florida’s east coast, where there’s a better understanding of where the oil went and where it didn’t.
On The Road: Beach bliss revisited on Oaxaca's coast Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:34PMIn an attempt to relive my backpacking days and catch some rays, I'd decided to follow the trail of small beach resorts that dot the Mexican Pacific coast in the state of Oaxaca.
Hitting the Links in China Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:06PMGolf course construction in China is going full tilt from the rain forests of Hainan to the Stone Forest in Kunming, but greens fees are not the driving force.
Devin Galaudet: 5 Good Reasons to Get the Hell Out of the Resort on Your Next Vacation Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 12:17PMIn response to arguments about leaving the lap of luxury for the unknown variables beyond the tall hedges of the resort, I offer five good reasons to get the hell out, at least for a little while, on your next vacation.
Florida extends ban on snook fishing Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:26AMPENSACOLA - State wildlife regulators extended Thursday a ban on snook fishing along the state's Gulf coast for another year, hoping that will give the species enough time to rebound from last winter's cold snap that killed thousands of the fish.
Tar balls, robberies mar Goa's beach parties Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 7:02AMWith slimy tar balls resulting from an oil spill leaving oily scars across beaches over the last few days, several robberies have created fear psychosis among tourists.
Tourism officials hope for good Labor Day Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:44AMPANAMA CITY BEACH — After a rough several months of visitor falloff following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, tourism officials are hopeful the long Labor Day weekend will put a positive stamp on the end of the summer season as the area’s...
Tar balls, robberies mar Goa's beach parties Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:23AMPanaji, Sep 3 : The run-up to Goa's tourism season, beginning next month, could not have got off to a worse start.
Tar balls, robberies mar Goa's beach parties Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:00AMThe run-up to Goa's tourism season, beginning next month, could not have got off to a worse start.
Shore resorts brace for Earl Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 2:46AMAfter enduring record-setting heat this summer, shore residents have a different motivation to stay indoors today.
My Disney Top 5 - Top 5 Ways We Were Pleasantly Surprised with the Universal Orlando Resort Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 2:03AMChris Barry is back with his monthly Disney Top 5 list.
US East Coast braces for Hurricane Earl Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:24PMWashington, Sep 3 : Hurricane Earl threatened to bring a violent end to the summer high season on the US Atlantic coast as tourists evacuated beach resorts in North Carolina and storm preparations were underway Thursday along most of the Eastern seaboard.
Snook fishing ban extended another year Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 9:24PM(AP) -- State wildlife regulators Thursday extended a ban on snook fishing along the state's Gulf coast for another year, hoping that will give the species enough time to rebound from last winter's cold snap that killed thousands of the fish.
Philippine Resort Suffers from Hostage Crisis Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 5:31PMIsland of Boracay largely empty after a former Philippine police officer hijacked a bus carrying tourists August 23
WEATHER: Staying or going not easy decision Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 8:42AMLEWES — The last time resident Jim Blake left town because of a coming storm, he 'battened down the hatches and went to stay with relatives in Hockessin.'
DELMARVA BEACHES: Evacuation is a tough choice for beach residents Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 8:41AMThe last time Lewes resident Jim Blake left town because of a coming storm, he 'battened down the hatches and went to stay with relatives in Hockessin.'
Thousands evacuated as Hurricane Earl prepares to hit US east coast Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 8:23AMThousands of residents and holidaymakers were evacuated from the east coast of the United States last night as Hurricane Earl prepared to hit land with winds of up to 145mph.
Your thrift guide to Calaguas Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 2:11AMThe Calaguas group of islands in Camarines Norte is one of the country’s last unspoiled wonders. Before commercialization takes over, have yourself a little slice of heaven. Some people swear it’s practically traveling back in time—think Boracay two decades ago.
Yanbu becomes major tourist attraction Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:58AM02 September 2010 Yanbu Industrial City is being additionally transformed into a tourist destination. A visit to Yanbu revealed several new projects that are being implemented to make it attractive for tourists as well.
Evacuations underway on Atlantic beaches ahead of Hurricane Earl Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:57AMWashington - Hurricane Earl threatened to bring a violent end to the summer high season on the US Atlantic coast as tourists evacuated beach resorts in North Carolina and storm preparations were underway along most of the Eastern seaboard.
Va. Beach lifeguards warn of dangerous rip currents Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:24PMVIRGINIA BEACH, VA (WWBT) – It is hot and sunny Wednesday. In fact restaurant and hotel owners say it is business as usual in Virginia Beach this weekend. They're just hoping Earl doesn't make people leave early and miss this last money making beach weekend of the year.
Beach houses draw record protests Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:21PMPlans to build houses on an unspoilt Coromandel beach have drawn more than 1000 submissions in protest.It is understood to be a record number for a resource consent in the district.Queenstown developer John Darby wants to...
Tawi-Tawi reveals tourism potentials Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:51PMBONGAO, Tawi-Tawi – The provincial government of Tawi-Tawi will showcase its various interesting tourist destinations and tourism potentials during the celebration of the province’s 37th founding anniversary dubbed “Kamahardikaan” which is scheduled from September 25 to 27, this year. According to Tawi-Tawi Gov. Sadikul Sahali, the anniversary celebration is the most appropriate time to showcase ...
Plenty of activities available in Southwest Florida for Labor Day weekend Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:01PMLabor Day weekend is here, and many Southwest Florida residents are either busy making plans or already in the process of enjoying the three-day break from work. Taking its place in U.S. history books as the first Monday of September , the holiday officially recognizes the “esprit de corps” of the trade and labor organizations of the community. The Labor Day celebration of the working class also ...
California Labor Day weekend travel up Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 11:14AMMillions of Californians are going to head for the hills, beaches and the mountains this Labor Day weekend - the unofficial end of this cold, dreary summer. More than 4 million Californians are expected to travel more than 50 miles this weekend, 11 percent... Labor Day - Holidays - California - United States - Events
Tours.com and NBC Highlight Mexico Vacations With Latest Episode of NBC's Great Getaways to Air in September Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:16AMSAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwire - September 1, 2010) - What's the latest on Mexico travel? What's a family on an affordable Mexico vacation to do? NBC's Great Getaways put Mexico to the test this summer for a packed program of adventures, dips and trips to be taken in a whirlwind holiday South of the Border. The program begins airing on September 1 on NBC affiliate stations, including KNTV in San ...
Waldorf Astoria Resorts of Florida Launch Fall Promotion Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:44AMMCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Waldorf Astoria Resorts of Florida have launched a fall promotion which offers guests up to $100 in resort credits, plus at check-out, a complimentary one-night certificate for a future stay, to make that fall getaway all the more extraordinary and enticing. The hotels participating in this promotion are the Waldorf Astoria Orlando, Boca Raton Resort & Club ...
Waldorf Astoria Resorts of Florida Launch Fall Promotion Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:30AMMCLEAN, Va.----The Waldorf Astoria Resorts of Florida have launched a fall promotion which offers guests up to $100 in resort credits, plus at check-out, a complimentary one-night certificate for a future stay, to make that fall getaway all the more extraordinary and enticing.
Hurricane Earl watched nervously at Jersey Shore Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:50PMShore officials are keeping a close eye on forecast models that show Hurricane Earl speeding northeast past New Jersey Friday, and thus avoiding a worst-case scenario: the evacuation of beach resorts at the start of a crowded Labor Day weekend.
Housing prices up, yet doubt persists Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:01PMMarkets in Florida are among those showing the least bounce
Langkawi hit by jellyfish boom Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:11PMLANGKAWI: Improper dumping of sewage and the disappearance of turtles has caused an explosion in the jellyfish population which is threatening tourism here.
26th Annual California Coastal Cleanup Day Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 4:28PMSaturday, September 25. thousands of Californians will gather along the beaches, shorelines, and inland waterways of the state to clear away the debris that has been deposited over the past year.