Bangladesh
Corals and clear blue water have helped Bangladesh's only coral island become a major tourist attraction - just don't expect a buzzing nightlife.
While mainly Muslim Bangladesh has tried to ...
New Zealand
Three Dutch tourists who told police they were robbed at gunpoint on Banks Peninsula have been charged with making false statements.
The three men had said they were sleeping in their hired ...
Bulgaria
Bulgaria's civil protection service in Kazanluk, in central Bulgaria, rescued 60 tourists trapped by snow-drifts in three chalets atthe foot of Bouzloudja peak on February 17 2008.
Kazanluk ...
UK
LONDON - A recent study of British tourism reveals foreigners are not very interested in visiting Buckingham Palace.
VisitBritain researchers polled 26,000 people from 26 countries and ...
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Cyclone Threat
Gale force winds are expected to hit the North West Cape of Western Australia as soon as this evening as Tropical Cyclone Nicholas continues to track away from the Western Australian ...
New Orleans
Let's get one thing clear: New Orleans is not under water. In fact, all the water was gone back in September 2005. Amazingly, when I talk with people around the country, even today I am asked, "Is ...
York
BONFIRE Night may yet go with a bang in York this year, after tourism bosses revealed their plans to prevent another firework blackout.
A number of organisations in the city have been ...
Mexico
TIJUANA - Marcos Rojas, a waiter at Mr. Tequila Restaurant, roams the Plaza Viva Tijuana, eager to pour double shots for partying tourists. This downtown gateway used to be crowded with Southern ...
Medical Tourism
Israel offers many pluses to foreigners who want to undergo operations or rehabilitation, receive medical treatment or get diagnosed - excellent medical facilities, staff who speak a wide variety ...
Tunisia
An increasing number of Tunisian wine makers are taking accrued interest in oenological tourism as a way not only of promoting their wines, but also to establish potential commercial ties with ...
Kenya
NAIROBI - Kenya's ethnic bloodshed has scared away hundreds of thousands of tourists. Nairobi's seedy nightclubs think they know just how to bring them back.
Curvaceous Kenyan women in ...
NYC
Don't be intimidated by the big crowds and bigger buildings. New York can be a friendly and manageable city for visitors if you heed some of this time-tested advice.
Poland
In a bid to augment the number of Indian tourists to Poland, Polish Tourist Organisation (PTO) plans to conduct a specialist training programme for the Indian travel trade either in April or ...
Five Questions With Burt Cabañas
Burt Cabañas arrived in the U.S. just shy of his 10th birthday with his mother.
She took the family to Miami from their native Cuba so she could recover from his father's death. But ...
Gay And Lesbian Tourism Trends
TORONTO - Finding a gay and lesbian-friendly travel destination doesn't mean having to focus on the well-known gay villages or tourism hotspots in urban centres anymore.
Charlie David, ...
Florida
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida's top industry is hoping to blunt the effect of a softening economy with its first national ad campaign aimed at persuading travelers to come to the state.
The ...
Sri Lanka Eyeing Middle East Tourism
The Sri Lankan ministry of tourism has tied up with Al Jazeera Arabic channel to improve the global perception of the country's internal security and also promote and boost its tourism sector.
UK
Having been 10 years in the making, this is the £110m holiday destination which claims it will take tourism in Wales to another level when it opens in June.
Philippines
BAGUIO CITY - Common sense tells most people that roads lead towns to economic success.
But an alternative map detailing a rudimentary trail system, which links 500 kilometers of rich ...
US - Year-To-Date Arrivals 11 Percent Above 2006
The U.S. Department of Commerce announced that 3.9 million international visitors traveled to the United States in November 2007, an increase of 17 percent over November 2006. Total visitation for ...
India
Indian security forces thwarted a plan by terrorists to attack tourists visiting the western state of Goa, one of India's most popular holiday destinations.
The attack was planned for the ...
Florence
Florence has a love-hate relationship with tourists. Its economy utterly depends on tourists. At the same time, little Florence is overwhelmed by them and knows the crowds will only thicken as ...
Boston
When you're in Boston, it's tempting to test out the local-speak. But Bostonians strongly advise against it. Here are some other insider tips for making your visit as enjoyable as possible:
Bomb Risks Warning
As British Government calls for political process to end bloodshed, a warning is issued to travellers.
The government has warned Britons that the risk of travel in Sri Lanka is increasing ...
Hawaii
KOLOA, Kauai — This winter's candlelight vigils and banner-waving protesters are gone, their legal challenges exhausted. Soon, bulldozers could roll past Koloa's wooden sidewalks, clucking ...
Hong Kong
With the Chinese New Year Golden Week just around the corner, the Tourism Commission has coordinated with government departments and the tourism industry, and liaised with Mainland tourism ...
Badly Needed Dose Of Reality Or Just A Human Zoo?
While the critics of so-called "poverty tourism" say that it exploits people, turning neighborhoods into zoos, the tours' organizers argue that it can raise awareness about poverty, fight ...
Argentina
By Reuters
BUENOS AIRES - Tango impresario Juan Fabbri can't get a table at the 500-seat dinner theater he runs. That's because Esquina Carlos Gardel in Buenos Aires is packed with tourists every night.
Love To Travel? Have You Been Scammed Yet?
From Floridian fraudsters to fake Peruvian police, these are the scoundrels out to scam you - plus, tell us your holiday scam horrors.
Ever had your holiday ruined by a con artist? Been ...
Eco-Tourist - Death On Two Legs?
Eco-tourism was once hailed as the savior of wildlife and impoverished regions of the world alike, but the list of problems associated with the industry has begun to grow.
