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  • Work starts on creation of new Dubai island Work starts on creation of new Dubai island

    Work began on Monday on the development of a man-made island in Dubai, 500 metres directly opposite the Jumeirah Beach Residence complex. To be known as Bluewaters Island, the new development will house five star hotels and resorts, al fresco dining and entertainment zones, and residential apartments and villas. The focal point of the island city, which will cost $1.6 billion, will be a 688 ...

  • Cleanliness drive in Kashmir provide impetus to tourism

    Kashmir's Nageen Lake has got a new look following the construction of a state of the art Sewage Treatment Plant (STP), and due to a cleanliness drive that has attracted tourists and received applause from locals. The Lakes and Waterways Development Authority (LAWDA) constructed the STP which has a capacity to treat 5.4 million litres of sewage per day. Saqib, a resident, appreciated the state ...

  • Virgin America getstop marks from Consumer Reports

    The first Virgin America flight lands in San Francisco, California in this file photo taken August 8, 2007. In an era where fliers complain air travel can feel like riding a city bus in the sky, Virgin America soared above the competition in Consumer Reports' airline rankings released ...

  • Emiratis encouraged to enrol in tourism camp

    Abu Dhabi: Young Emiratis aged between 15 and 17 are being encouraged to enrol in a three-week programme which will give them a better understanding of the tourism ...

  • Poolside eats at welcoming hotels

    Ways to Experience San Diego list: basking by a swimming pool. Toss in a food menu plus numerous cocktails too, and you'll achieve Peak Pool Relaxation here. That's why we treasure hunt for hotel pools with dining options. And when we checked out these four welcoming places--and said we didn't have a room but wanted to order food and float around--we were ushered into these ...


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The Devil Wears Prada [DVD]

The Devil Wears Prada [DVD]

Based on the best-selling roman clef about the soul-sucking world of high fashion by Lauren Weisberger, who worked a stint as assistant to Anna Wintour, the infamously diabolical editor of Vogue, The Devil Wears Prada was a clever bit of counter-programming i ... ...

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  • Taking a tour of the Windy City

    Chicago radio hosts Eric Ferguson and Kathy Hart show off all their beloved city has to offer, from stunning architecture and miles of beaches to the famous Navy ...

  • Desiree Rogers Chicago is ‘a treasure’

    The former White House social secretary, recently named chairman of Choose Chicago, talks about what makes the Windy City a special place, calling it "a world-class city" with "Midwest ...

  • Visa ease smooths path for savvy countries to benefit from Chinese tourism

    Visa procedures undoubtedly mirror the relationship between two countries. The more intimate the two countries are, the more efficient the visa procedures between them can be. But there is also another side of the coin: Visa issuance can also be a micro index of a country's own level of development and opening-up.I felt this deeply the moment I walked into the South Korean visa center in ...

  • Royal Caribbean announces Quantum of the Seas itineraries

    Royal Caribbean's newest ship, the long-awaited Quantum of the Seas, will open for booking next Tuesday for Crown & Anchor Society loyalty program members, and to the general public on June 4, the ...

  • Top 10 Most Popular BBQ Joints

    With the unofficial kick off to summer just days away, travelers who can't get enough barbecue (and who can?) will need to get their rib fix while on the road. Foursquare looked at barbecue joints nationwide and found last summer's most popular establishments based on check-ins. If popularity is any indicator of deliciousness (and that's not always the case), make your plans to ...

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