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Tight security, visa restrictions and high fares deter Olympic tourists
Chinese government is not very enthused with the response from tourist for Olympic games.Main deterrents are strict China visa regime and tight security restrictions. Expensive cost is hampering even domestic tourist in China. Fewer people are going to Beijing... Google, Get Offa My Street: Daily Mail
The Daily Mail has an article about Google Streets, with plenty of breathless language about privacy, though the article makes no reference to the surveillance culture in which the UK already lives."The internet... Beijing wants dogs off the menu during Olympics
I have heard many horrifying stories about the stuff they eat in China. The worst is definitely raw monkey brains. I know I shouldn't be judging them because who is it to say that eating something is wrong and eating... South Korean 'shot dead in North'
Despite peace efforts between two countries this incident would further deepen tension between two countries. "A South Korean woman has been shot dead by a North Korean soldier while visiting a resort in the North Korean mountains, reports say. The shooting took place at the... Summer tours to Phu Quoc Beckoning Tourists
From now until July 25, tourists can take advantage of low cost tours to Phu quoc from HCMC through local travel agencies."A three day tour from HCMC to Phu quoc usually costs between VND 1,425,000 to 2,750,000 (not including flights). However, this cost will be reduced to...Faces of Bali - Canggu
"Canggu, an extension of Kuta beach development as a beach resort, offers a perfect escape from the tourist crowd. Many private villas or Balinese style cottage built with a blend view of rice terrace and ocean. Most...Panic in Vegas; Travellers Desert!
With only 10 million visitors in this year's 1st quarter, the stagnation in travel is causing a panic. Not enough people eloping you suppose? The church bells are not ringing and neither are the jackpot lights....Sen. Brownback: China will spy on you at the Olympics
China will Monitor your internet acitivity while at OlympicsChina is pressuring hotels to put in internet filtering devices in hotels that will provide lodging to those attending the 2008 Summer Olympics. These...From Puglia to Andalucia, Nature Friendly Stays with the Comforts
Going back to my notes over the past year, I realized that there were many ideas and themes that I did not pursue.In that column, count nature friendly stays that don't make you itch by trying to be holier than thou.I would especially like to try the Vigilius Mountain Resort...Plan your Escape with Globorati, Indagare and Tablet Hotels
The Travelista pages of How to Spend It always bring fresh ideas and inspiration.Since the April edition is not available online (March is), I thought I should share Travelista suggestions on how to plan your escape.Let me start with Indagare which describes itself as 'the...Veterans Affairs Buying Spree on your Dime
Veterans Affairs Buying Spree on your DimeNote: Politisite is a former employee of the VA Medical Center (pictured) in Augusta, Georgia. The motto was, "Putting Veterans First". It appears that some...New Heathrow terminal day two: 34 more flights cancelled
Clearly the terminal warming party has been less than stellar thus far."British Airways has cancelled 34 more flights from Heathrow's Terminal 5 the day after it opened but says passengers will be able to check in...New Orleans Mayor Rips Plan to Empty FEMA Trailers
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A plan to move people living in trailers to apartments and hotels because of concerns about formaldehyde fumes will not work and will lead to a "second great displacement" of New Orleans residents, the city's mayor said.You can read current NowPublic... Hotels going "Green" demanded by guests
By Ursula Tillmann It's popular to "think" green. But often the gap between talking and doing to save the environment can't be overcome because of the costs. That's one of the arguments, businesses... Vancouver's building boom for the 2010 Winter Olympics
The New York Times on the construction boom in Vancouver ahead of the 2010 Winter Olympics, with lots on the new, posh hotels going up in the city.No mention, though of the city's Downtown Eastside, or Vancouver's...
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