Lebanon could soon play host to US medical tourism BEIRUT: Lebanon is currently a hub for plastic surgery in the Middle East, but it may also be poised to become a leading destination for medical tourism from the United States. Lebanon’s Ppty Prices To Remain Sticky On Downside -Bank Audi BEIRUT (Zawya Dow Jones)–Real estate
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Cape Town attractions are plentiful and varied. The Western Cape is one of South Africa’s premier tourism destinations and for good reason. With its majestic Table Mountain backdrop, Cape Town is one of the most beautiful cities in the world
This summer, redefine your idea of vacation and combine your trip with something you love to do. Take whatever you’re passionate about and infuse it with an unforgettable travel experience
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How to: Follow your passion with travel
Manx2.com is launching a special summer season of flights in a bid to grow links between the Isle of Man and Anglesey. The flights, which are seen as a welcome boost for tourism and leisure throughout both Celtic countries, will take off from August 6 and will end a month later on September 6
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Manx2.com launches summer season special to Anglesey
In these days of royal ceremonies, where the Swedish Crown Princess Victoria will marry Daniel Westling, an ordinary man of the people (actually his cousin is sitting next door to me right now, it´s a small country…), I finally stumbled upon “the ultimate tour”, while doing some export coaching for African tour operators.
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From a Jack to a King
I was eager to visit Kuta on my last sojourn to Lombok mainly out of curiosity. That, and the fact so many people had told me of its pristine appeal to travellers as well as being a good surf break. This tiny village on the sweeping bay of white sand and coconut palms was refreshing and the total opposite to that of its counterpart on the sister island of Bali .
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Kuta in Lombok
Visit Chester and Cheshire’s 6th Annual Tourism Awards took place on 11th June at Chester Racecourse and proved to be an excellent night for many of our clients and TIP hosts. Tatton Park won Large Visitor Attractions of the Year; Blue Planet Aquarium took Best Tourism Experience of the Year for their Shark Dive; Chester Zoo received the Sustainable Tourism Award; Cholmondeley’s Pageant of Power
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Our Clients’ Winning Ways
The recent BP oil spill disaster, aka the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, has greatly affected America’s marine environment as well as the local fishing and tourism industries in the Gulf of Mexico. It has also spoiled some travel plans for a tourist about to have a beach vacation in Florida. According to an ABC
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BP oil spill effect on the travel industry
Media Release 10 June 2010. Mossel Bay Tourism Mossel Bay Wild Cat Sanctuary a Sanctuary for Local Children, Too Mossel Bay’s popular Jukani Predator Park is also something of a sanctuary for local children. “Jukani is one of the most unique interactive wildlife predator parks on earth, and is dedicated to the preservation and well being of the world’s most inspiring carnivores by changing attitudes and changing minds,” said owner Jurg Olsen.
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Mossel Bay Wild Cat Sanctuary a Sanctuary for Local Children, Too
BANGKOK — Two weeks after a sense of calm and normalcy replaced political tensions on the streets of Bangkok, the Thai travel and tourism industry is pursuing a measured renewal of Asia’s most vigorous tourist market. While the Red Shirt protests dimmed Thailand’s otherwise longstanding appeal in recent weeks, the challenge for the Thai tourist industry
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Thai tourism steadies, readies itself for bounce-back
Travel to Iceland this summer Since the initial eruption in Eyjafjallajökull, the world has become an awestricken audience to Iceland’s state of well-being. While ash loomed over Western Europe and passengers remained stranded across the globe, all eyes looked toward Reykjavik . Fortunately, only a small percentage of the country has been affected by the ash, but unsurprisingly, Iceland’s visitor numbers have dropped drastically since the event. Fear without facts has kept visitors at bay, but the reality is that Iceland’s infrastructure is still safely intact
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Inspired by Iceland: A push for summer travel
Calling all artists in need of a cheap, productive, and possiblylucrative vacation in beautiful San Costantino di Rivello, Italy .
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A New Kind of Art Vacation in Rivello, Italy
The Awards for new certified Travel Organizations in Sustainable Tourism in Alaska have been announced on March 10 in Palmer 2010 certified businesses include: GOLD LEVEL – Agate Inn, Harvey and Sandy Bowers owners in Wasilla , Alaska . 907-272-2290, Alaska@agateinn.com – Kayak Adventures Worldwide, Wendy and David Doughty owners in Seward , Alaska
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Alaska Green Awards
This slideshow requires JavaScript. Three Days in Bangkok is about as much as most can take at a time, as the grime, pollution and constant haggling of street vendors pushes the soul to seek a more natural and peaceful experience.
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The #32 from Bangkok to Langkawi, Malaysia: 20 Hours on the Time Space Continuum
Media Release 31 May 2010: Mossel Bay Tourism Mossel Bay Hotel Joins Expedia Insiders’ Select List Mossel Bay’s The Point Hotel has been chosen for the Expedia Insiders’ Select list – an annual award which is judged by Expedia’s customers, and recognises the very best hotels in the global marketplace.
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Mossel Bay Hotel Joins Expedia Insiders’ Select List
Media Release 27 May 2010: Mossel Bay Tourism Upgraded citi.mobi Site for Mossel Bay “Mossel Bay at your fingertips! Find local restaurants, bars, hotels, attractions, news, weather and more while on the move …” That’s how City.Mobi introduces its newly upgraded mobile guide to Mossel Bay – http://mosselbay.city.mobi/ .
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Upgraded citi.mobi Site for Mossel Bay
As usual, Team LDSTS is bustling about the countryside, distributing the latest leaflets and brochures to venues across the region. New promotional publications arrive every day from all corners of our service area, and we are frantically delivering the latest issue of What’s On in Chester & Cheshire over the Bank Holiday weekend. On the Grapevine The weather may be fairly unpredictable at
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Whatever the Weather
Bali is renowned throughout the archipelago of Indonesia and overseas for their handicrafts . You could say that Bali is a mecca for arts and handicrafts. You might browse what is on offer in the Kuta area, but if you want the genuine article and not just a ‘copy’ [as so often seen in the tourist strip] it is far better to visit the village of origin for the particular handicraft you re seeking.
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A Guide to Buying Balinese Handicrafts
Media Release 25 May 2010: Mossel Bay Tourism Image: At Whale-Phin Guest House Mossel Bay Guild to Discuss Insurance of Accommodation Establishments Considering the growing number of law-suits that are being brought against the owners of guest houses, B&Bs, and self-catering establishments – having the right insurance (and adequate insurance cover) has become a critical survival tool for every business in today’s tourism industry. Concerned that its members should be properly informed in this regard, Mossel Bay’s Guest House Guild has invited the founder and managing director of specialist insurance company BnB SURE , Dave Jack, to address its members at the Ochre Barn Conference Centre on the 1st of June
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Mossel Bay Guild to Discuss Insurance of Accommodation Establishments
on Earth Day, the Ministry of Tourism of Israel has launched a 2 yaer operation called ISRAEL: ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF GREEN. PLease havea look at their operation website at www.goisrael.com/green More info on green travel at www.greenty.com
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Ecotourism in Israel gets a push