Sheraton Nha Trang Hotel & Spa, Vietnam’s newest beachfront hotel, is sounding summer’s siren with a scorching deal for families. From June 1 until Aug. 15, Vietnamese nationals and expats working in Vietnam who book the hotel’s Summer School Holiday promotion for at least two nights receive a special Deluxe Ocean View room rate of VND
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Sheraton launches special deal in Nha Trang
Ever since last October, power lunch spot Michael’s has been twittering about every big (or small) name diner that comes into the restaurant. Today the Observer culls the nearly 3,000 tweets to find out the restaurant’s most frequent diners: “The leader is 68 years old, followed by someone who is 72
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In the House!: Ever since last October, power lunch…
- Alfa held a “glitterati” party last Friday to mark its official reopening after its annual renovations. A few observations on the newest version of one of Beijing’s veteran party spots… Good: The air conditioners in the club downstairs were powerful and will keep the sweat factor down during busy times.
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The new Alfa: Design, drinks, and The Beautiful Elite
JAIPUR: Though international flights started operating from Sanganer Airport a decade-and-a-half years ago, the airport is still running on provisional licence from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for not complying with the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) norms and regulations. The prime concern is that Sanganer Airport is surrounded by residential colonies
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Airport ‘flouts’ global norms
BAA is to withdraw its planning application to build a second runway at Stansted Airport. The decision was announced yesterday in light of the coalition government’s views on airport expansion. David Johnston, Stansted Airport’s managing director, said: “We have reflected carefully on the new Government’s clear intention to change its airports policy and have moved quickly to
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Stansted Airport withdraws second runway application
The restaurateur Nicola Marzovilla has strong opinions about food and the messages that parents send at meal time.
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Big City: To Develop Young Tastes, Look Past the Children’s Menu
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
If I could cook aka if I had the patience in general and I was in the mood for chicken, below are some recipes that might actually get me in the kitchen, courtesy of images I saw on TasteSpotting ! Apple and Chicken Curry – Palachinka Artichoke Crusted Chicken -Sugarlaws Green Chili Chicken and Lime Soup -gimme some oven Grilled Mayonnaise Black Pepper Wings -My Kitchen Snippets Vietnamese Caramel Ginger Chicken -Cookin’ Canuck Bon Appetit!
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If I Could Cook…Chicken
Please be informed that the hotel’s restaurant, Spices, will be undergoing renovations from 26 June 2010 to 31 August 2010. The purpose of this renovation is to change the new air-conditioning and lighting system, as well as upgrading a new design concept with a wine cellar
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Renovations at Victoria Can Tho Resort 26 June – 31 Aug 2010
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
An American Airlines McDonnell Douglas DC-10 crashed at O’Hare International Airport, Chicago during take-off, killing all 259 passengers, 13 crew and two people on the ground. The aircraft type was grounded across the US. Other articles in the archive on the…
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On this day in 2006: DC-10 crashes American Airlines McDonnell Do…
MIDTOWN — The Midtown branch of Japanese restaurant Menchanko Tei has been shuttered by the DOH . [ML] WEST VILLAGE — Chef Robert Passon is opening a little wine bar and restaurant over on Perry Street
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[ Krieger , 5/5/10] Painkiller , the tiki-meets-NYC-grit watering hole that took over the former East Side Company Bar space, only officially opened two weeks ago. But already, the reviews are coming in. Owned and operated by the team behind Long Island City’s Dutch Kills, the drink list has been culled (and tinkered with) from the annals of tiki history.
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Good News/Bad News: The Early Word on LES Tiki Den Painkiller
The South conjures up images of sweet tea lemonade, wrap-around porches, amazing BBQ … and rocking chairs. Rocking chairs are the epitome of relaxation, and in my mind, usually involve groups of family members and friends enjoying each others’ company. Kate’s post featuring Tennessee’s Blackberry Farm reminded me of an image from their site I had marked months ago: of rocking chairs looking over a dewy vista. Don’t you want to shut down your computer and go here – like.right.now?! (Courtesy of Blackberry Farm ) ———————————————————————– Jet up north near the tip-top of the country; here you’ll find Mackinac Island, Michigan. When your significant other is from Michigan, Mackinac Island (pronounced “Mack-in-awe”) is always at the top of the “must visit” list! And for good reason. The Island’s famed Grand Hotel features a sweeping, wide veranda that at 660 feet may be one of the longest porches in the world. With more than 100 white rocking chairs, it is the prime place to grab a seat. There are numerous other perks to this 5.6-square-mile locale, including the feeling of a trip back in time. Witness: A National Historic Landmark, Mackinac Island boasts a unique local ordinance that prohibits the use of any motor vehicles on the island. Save for emergency vehicles, horseback, foot and bicycle are the primary means of transportation. Add to that the hillsides of Victorian architecture that boast wide porches and balconies, the adornment of flower boxes and American flags on homes and street lamps, and you get the feeling that things are a bit more simple here. Simple and yet still entertaining. With a well-honored dining atmosphere (including 17 fudge shops!), numerous shopping options, summertime festivals and a bevy of outdoor activities, there is plenty to do in between rocking on the porch chairs! (Courtesy of Cleveland.com ) ———————————————————————– We’ve been down South and up North, but I would be remiss if I didn’t note that airports along both coasts of the U.S. have stationed rocking chairs in their terminals. This is one of my favorite features (and one I’ve used many times during stops in Philly). Charlotte Douglas International was the first to feature the rocking chairs – and the trend was started somewhat by accident. During a photography shoot in the late ’90s, rocking chairs were brought in to mimic the “style and comfort of a traditional ‘southern porch’.” But the temporary feature was so popular with travelers that it soon became a permanent fixture in the airport. Now some of the United State’s busiest airports – including Seattle, San Diego and Dallas/Ft. Worth – have followed the trend. Have you rocked in some pretty awesome places? We could all use a reason to slow down a little! -mm
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Rocking Chairs
I loved New York City’s cow parade when I first saw it in the summer of 2000, and enjoyed watching other cities follow suit, introducing their own public art “parades” of animals or objects scattered about, livening up the streetscape. But after several iterations, I have to admit that they also were starting to feel a little bit tired. So I’m excited that the natural progression of public art would be to actually engage the public in the making of art
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New York’s Street Pianos
The legal and financial mishaps of Gottino’s co-owners Michael Bull and chef Jody Williams may be finally coming to a close now that Williams has taken flight .
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Lawsuits: Juicy Details on the Williams/Bull Gottino Lawsuit Revealed
If you’re flying to Europe in the next five days–no worries–at least from volcanic ash. Iceland’s meteorological office says the volcano that’s been playing havoc with air travel since last month has “paused.” For the moment, no ash is belching from it.
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Iceland Volcano Takes a Break.
Flo Fab reports that O’Neal’s , the Irish pub on West 64th and West 65th streets, will close next week and will be replaced in August with a new location of restaurateur Stephen Hanson’s Upper East Side sushi and seafood spot Atlantic Grill . Restaurateur Michael O’Neal has owned a restaurant in the space for the last 46 years—it was called the Ginger Man before it changed to the pub seven years ago
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First Word: Stephen Hanson To Drop an Atlantic Grill near Lincoln Center
BUILDING OF THE WEEK The Copacabana residential complex in Mindelo on Sao Vicente (Tecnicil). ECONOMY Credit rating agency Fitch this month maintained its rating on Cape Verde and the country’s outlook as “stable” despite warning of rises in public and foreign debt levels ( Macauhub ). ENERGY The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a 15 million euro loan to Cape Verde to finance a wind energy project on four of the country’s islands (Santiago, Sao Vicente, Sal and Boavista), the institution announced ( Macauhub ).
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Cape Verde business news