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With the reopening of the 150-year-old Shiliupu Dock, the abandoned pier is now turning itself into a creative hub by attracting designer hotels, restaurants and shops.

Beach Business Boost Welcomed Labor Day

Beach business owners were concerned those who left ahead of Hurricane Earl would not return for the Labor Day holiday, but worries were eased Monday as Eastern Carolina beaches were buzzing with vacationers.

Summer Tourist Season Ends Successfully

Operators of local tourist attractions and area business owners say the struggling economy didn't negatively affect the summer vacation season.

Local deals through your iPhone

Looking for some great local deals at your fingertips? Look no further, Appoola.com is the local web coupon that helps you get deals on everything from spas, salons and restaurants.

Air Safety Board Says Babies Should Have Own Seats

The National Transportation Safety Board is pointing to a deadly Montana plane crash as evidence that children should not sit on adults’ laps.

France travel update: Strike to disrupt trains, planes, subways and buses

Travelers to France, beware: A widespread labor strike that began Monday is already disrupting train travel in France and is expected to spread Tuesday to airports, subways and buses too, the Associated Press is reporting. Getting around by car may not be so easy either. Hundreds of street demonstrations are planned Tuesday throughout France, including Paris, [...]

France travel update: Strike to disrupt trains, planes, subways and buses

Travelers to France, beware: A widespread labor strike that began Monday is already disrupting train travel in France and is expected to spread Tuesday to airports, subways and buses too, the Associated Press is reporting. Getting around by car may not be so easy either. Hundreds of street demonstrations are planned Tuesday throughout France, including Paris, [...]

U.S. cruises to quarter-finals with victory over Angola

The United States crushed Angola in the last-16 match here on Monday, defeating the African team 121-66. The undefeated American team will progress to the quarter-finals of the 2010 World Basketball Championships, where it will take on Russia.

Carlos Carrasco cruises through 3 scoreless innings for Tribe: Cleveland Indians briefing

The Indians lead the American League with 103 errors. They are especially porous at shortstop and third base.

Nadal cruises into the last 16

RAFAEL Nadal swept into the last 16 at the US Open on Sunday, but Andy Murray’s campaign came to a shuddering halt.

Virtual Goods, Sold Through Real-Life Marketing

Companies including Volvo, H&M and MTV are testing merchandise in virtual worlds to raise awareness of their brands.

Back to the beach

MARK HIBBS ATLANTIC BEACH — The sign out front at the small but colorfully painted Caribbe Inn on Fort Macon Road reads, “Goodbye Earl, hello Labor Day,” a sentiment likely shared by many here.

Travel › Air France begins A380 Flights between Paris and Tokyo

Air France has launched Airbus A380 flights between Paris and Narita. The aircraft, with registration number F-HPJD, is Air France's fourth A380, and departs Paris…

Harrogate: Royal Pump Room Museum

HARROGATE — "Harrogate is the queerest place with the oddest people living the strangest lives," Charles Dickens once said of this hillside city just down the road from RAF Menwith Hill.

Travel time study begins this month

The Wichita Area Metropolitan Planning Organization has commissioned a regional travel time study over the next two months.

Hotels almost full for World Equestrian Games

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WHAS11) -- Hotel rooms in Lexington are getting harder to find for the World Equestrian Games. The games are later this month and the Lexington Herald-Leader reports some hotels are already full, including the 367-room Hilton Lexington downtown. The rooms are especially hard to come by during the second week of games. That week includes a weekend that also sports horse ...

Djokovic cruises into U.S. Open quarters

Former runner-up Novak Djokovic handled American Mardy Fish on Monday to reach the quarterfinals at the U.S. Open.

Djokovic cruises into US Open quarters with win over Fish

Please read the full story on TSN.ca for the latest details

Air travel up at Lake Charles Regional

The end of summer marks several major milestones for Lake Charles Regional Airport. In June Lake Charles was the 18th most profitable market for American Airlines in their American Eagle system. It was

NH tourism dream vacation contest ending

New Hampshire's 2nd annual "Dream Vacation" photo contest is about to end. The program, which runs through Monday, features an online photo contest, with the winner receiving a vacation package worth $2,500. Participants have to download and print a sign that reads, "I Love it Here" and then take a picture of someone holding the sign somewhere in the state. New Hampshire - United States ...

2010 summer good for tourism on SC's Grand Strand

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) - Officials along the Grand Strand say business this summer has been solid after a couple of tough years at South Carolina's most popular vacation destination.

Bed Bug Registry Lists Numerous Las Vegas Hotels

More than three dozen hotels and motels in Las Vegas are showing up on a website that lists places with bed bug problems.

Nova deal makes Centara Hotels nation's largest chain

Centara Hotels and Resort has landed more management contracts for its two new brands "Centra" and "Centara Residence and Suites".

Celeb haunts bring out star service for TIFF

Celebrity hotspots prepare for the onslaught of stars and their special requests during the Toronto International Film Festival, which kicks off Thursday.

Beach trips, tubing, made great summer in Florham Park

FLORHAM PARK - It happens every year: the long days suddenly become shorter, the temperature begins to drop and those same commercials are shown on the television. It is “back to school” time and no matter how hard you want to fight it, it comes every year.

Montepulciano guide: flights, hotels and restaurants

Montepulciano's best hotels and restaurants, and information on how to reach the Tuscan town.

Celeb hotspots cater to unusual VIP requests during Toronto film fest

TORONTO - Discreet dinner reservations are rolling in, personal shoppers are prepping, and hotels and spas are setting the mood. Oh, and can someone put a private plane on standby in case a certain VIP wants his favourite meat flown in again?

O.C. housing's zip is at the beach

Living in Corona del Mar always has pizzazz. But the beach-close village's housing market also had the zippiest housing market in the county this spring. The Zippy rankings are The Register's compilation of three key housing metrics -- we rank each...

Photos! Stars on Vacation

Actress Halle Berry relaxes in the sizzling Miami heat, while Jennifer Lopez and husband Marc Anthony vacation in the South of France. Check out more vacation photos of the stars! Photos courtesy of x17online....

Travel chaos warnings over London Underground strike

Thousands of London underground passengers face travel chaos tonight as unions stage the first in a series of strikes over staffing cuts.

What's Behind Craigslist's Self-Censorship?

Craigslist left everyone guessing why the site decided to close its adult services section on Friday by replacing the steamy destination with a "censored" banner. The online classifieds Website took action without releasing a statement and has so far refused comment. Craigslist's adult services section housed sexually explicit ads for escorts, masseuses and similar content. The move comes after ...

Summer vacation ends

The leisurely pace of summer break will end Tuesday when thousands of local children return to school.

Rooney will travel to Switzerland, say FA

Wayne Rooney will travel to Switzerland for England's Euro 2012 qualifier despite being engulfed by lurid revelations about his private life, the Football Association confirmed on Monday.

Spas, massage just the ticket

SPAS 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.

Top European Travel Professionals Meet at Online Marketing & Social Media in Travel Summit

How can travel companies get the most out of the time and resources they allocate to online marketing and social media? What innovative strategies and tactics can be deployed to drive real return on social media and avoid wasting time? When and how should travel companies invest in mobile?

The Meaning of Lice

I WAS FINE, I SWEAR I WAS, right up until the moment when Helen turned to me on our way into the house and whispered, "I wouldn't sit on any upholstered furniture if I were you." Upholstery - Furniture - Home and Garden - Business - Consumer Goods and Services

Afghanistan’s blasted Buddhas beckon tourists

BAMIYAN (Afghanistan), Sept 6 — Two empty niches facing over a lush green valley towards the snow-capped Hindu Kush mountains stand in silent testimony to Bamiyan’s rich past — and its uncertain future. Afghanistan’s northeastern jewel is the war-ravaged country’s best hope for reviving a tourism industry that was a hippy trail fixture during the ...

Collecting vacation days: Why some people just won't go away

He didn't go anywhere or do anything special, but for Rob Gagliano, a weeklong vacation from work this summer was just what the doctor ordered - literally.

Passenger, air freight keep growth in July

Passenger travel and air freight continued to grow in July but at a slower rate than in previous months, according to the Airport Council International (ACI).ACI director for economics Andreas Schimm said: ''Growth in the passenger and freight sector is likely to have peaked in the second quarter.

Princess Cruises Reveals 2011-12 Panama Canal Season

Since its debut nearly a century ago, the Panama Canal has been considered one of the world’s most important engineering marvels. This 51-mile passageway between oceans can save a ship more than 7,000 transit miles around South America, and never ceases to amaze cruise passengers.

Vacation and travel tips on a budget

Long weekends and holidays can be pricey, planning and organizing is a must when you have limited funds. Most people tend to plan a major vacation once a year. They save their pennies and ante up when the time comes. But not everyone has the luxury of taking off more than a day or two.

Vacation and travel tips on a budget

Long weekends and holidays can be pricey, planning and organizing is a must when you have limited funds. Most people tend to plan a major vacation once a year. They save their pennies and ante up when the time comes. But not everyone has the luxury of taking off more than a day or two.

Vacation bible school

It was a Praise Party’ at the Vacation Bible School held recently at Frankford Plains United Methodist in Augusta. Students were asked to write letters to distribute to American troops. The school was attended by 100 children, all of whom were entertained by musical director Linda Tartar and many volunteers.

459 million U.S. vacation days skipped

MIAMI, Sept. 6 (UPI) -- Despite the health and relationship benefits linked to a vacation, 459 million U.S. vacation days went unused last year, a non-profit group says. United States - United Press International - Health - Travel and Tourism - Lodging

Millennium & Copthorne Hotels New Zealand says Christchurch hotels suffered some damage

City Developments’ subsidiary Millennium & Copthorne Hotels New Zealand (NZX:MCK) says some of its hotels in Christchurch had suffered some damage as a result of the earthquake that affected the Canterbury region on Saturday, but that all guests and staff are safe. One hotel, the Copthorne Hotel Christchurch Durham Street has been issued with a Restricted Use notice from the Council and is ...

Vail Resorts touts new technology

DENVER — How does a ski resort company incorporate state-of-the-art technology without disrupting a business that revolves around the natural world and environment?

Trio's beach trip rare treat

The smell of salt water and suntan lotion. Gritty sand on bare feet. Cold waves tickling toes. The sounds of laughter and splashing. For three area women, these standard beach highlights were completely new....

Air Astana "Products and Fares Seminar" in Bangkok, Thailand

Air Astana, the national carrier of the Republic of Kazakhstan, recently held a "Product and Fares Seminar" for leading travel agents at the holiday Inn Silom on 25th August 2010. The main objective o...

Shareholders approve travel agency merger

Travel agency Jetset Travelworld's shareholders have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a merger with Stella Travel Services Pty Ltd.