SINGAPORE - ASIA-PACIFIC airlines are raising ticket prices as travellers return in their droves after holding back on their travel plans last year because of the global recession. A strong economic rebound, led by China, has resulted in carriers filling more seats during the summer holidays and demand should remain robust despite slower expansion in the second half of this year, industry ...

This time next week, Shriners will take over Myrtle Beach, marking the first time in more than three years the Southeast Atlantic Shriners Association has had its fall festival here.

Western cruises to win

Running first on the Warriors’ relay team, Webb ripped off a time of 11 minutes, 33 seconds on the two-mile course on Tuesday afternoon at Panorama Farms, nearly a minute faster than the next-fastest girl.

Hamilton cruises 11-0 in opener versus M-E

HAMILTON — An experienced Hamilton boys soccer team trounced Morrisville-Eaton 11-0 thanks in part to a trio of Sams.

3 travel groups unite on airline fees

The backlash against airline fees of all shapes and sizes deepened Tuesday when three advocacy groups for travelers and travel agencies launched a petition drive asking airlines to be more forthcoming about what they'll ding fliers for at airports and in the air.

Air fares up as Asian travel rebounds from recession

Asia-Pacific airlines are raising ticket prices as travellers return in their droves after holding back on their travel plans last year because of the global recession.

Some of the best Spas offering Ayurvedic therapy, Asian massages Exotic body scrubs in Singapore

by dMap Travel Guide Some of the best Spas offering Ayurvedic therapy, Asian massages Exotic body scrubs in Singapore If you’re on a relaxing holiday with loved ones, one of the things you must be wondering about would be a spa. For the ladies especially, Singapore can be considered a ’spa hub’. There are so many spas [...]

EIH, Oberoi Hotels Owner, May Expand in London, Paris, New York, ET Says

EIH Ltd., the operator of Oberoi Hotels & Resorts, is keen to manage or buy hotels in London, Paris, New York, Singapore and Hong Kong, the Economic Times reported, citing Chairman P.R.S. Oberoi.

Travel and photography event set for tonight in Pasadena

Cruising the Baltic Sea and Russia Crystal Cruises and American Express Travel will hold a travel and photography event from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. tonight at Distant Lands, 56 S. Raymond Ave.

Tom Cruises With His Kids

While Suri Cruise 's mom Katie Holmes was taping an interview to promote her new drama, "The Romantics," on "Late Show With David Letterman " Tuesday, the 4-year-old was having a fab time hanging out in Central Park with a few of her favorite people in the world -- her dad Tom, her sister Bella, and her brother Connor.

Vacation's over and the school buses are rolling

Bordentown Despite a defeated budget last April, no staff cuts were necessary for the Bordentown Regional School District. Superintendent Constance Bauer attributed this to several unanticipated retirements. The middle schoolâs interscholastic varsity teams, which had been cut, were restored over the summer. Ultimately, no programs were cut.

Mountain Exchange

2010-09-02

Transparency: Which Countries Have the Most Vacation?

Did you take a vacation this summer? If you did, it was because your company generously allowed you a few paid vacation days. Unlike businesses in these other countries (all members of the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development), U.S. companies are not required to give employees time off. Despite working some of the longest hours in the world, we take very little vacation. No ...

Vancouver: city entertainment meshed with natural beauty only a cheap flight away

Few cultural centers offer the proximity to natural beauty as Vancouver. Whether you are into the arts or can't get enough of outdoor adventures - or both -- you won't be lacking options in this city.

Pocono Resorts Begin Preps for Winter

The Pocono Mountain Visitors Bureau announced Tuesday that two marketing agencies have been hired to help attract more tourist to the Poconos.

Harrah's Entertainment Las Vegas Resorts Introduce $39.99* Buffet of Buffets as The Premier Travel Deal

Harrah's Entertainment's family of Las Vegas resorts offers guests an unrivaled deal for those looking for the ultimate Las Vegas value. Â Guests may experience all-day, unlimited access to dine in seven resort buffet restaurants with the Buffet of Buffets pass. Â Travelers are invited to indulge in this one-of-a-kind dining offer, available to guests for an unlimited time. Â The Buffet of ...

MGM Resorts CEO Says Angle Bad For Business

MGM Resorts International Chief Executive Officer Jim Murren believes Sharron Angle's election to the U.S. Senate would hurt Nevada's already struggling economy.

Golf View Penthouse Condo Rental now available through Fort Myers Beach Vacation Rental Company

Lahaina Island Accommodations, a Fort Myers Beach, FL vacation rental company, announced today that they have added a new golf view penthouse condo rental with panoramic Gulf views to their properties.Located in a luxury complex on the south side of Fort Myers Beach, FL, the three-bedroom, two-bath bay front condominium features high ceilings, a spacious floor plan, oversized terrace...

Golf View Penthouse Condo Rental now available through Fort Myers Beach Vacation Rental Company

Lahaina Island Accommodations, a Fort Myers Beach, FL vacation rental company, announced today that they have added a new golf view penthouse condo rental with panoramic Gulf views to their properties.Located in a luxury complex on the south side of Fort Myers Beach, FL, the three-bedroom, two-bath bay front condominium features high ceilings, a spacious floor plan, oversized terrace...

MGM Resorts CEO says Angle bad for business

Political Junkie? Read Anjeanette Damon for the latest Is it fair to blame Sen. Harry Reid for the unemployment rate?

More people went to beach in Imperial Beach - until it got cold

Numbers tallied by lifeguards point to increasing beach use in Imperial Beach — by more than 1 million people from 2005 to 2009 — but it’s not totally clear why.

MGM Resorts CEO says Sharron Angle bad for business

MGM Resorts International Chief Executive Officer Jim Murren says Sharron Angle's election to the U.S. Senate would hurt Nevada's already struggling economy.

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.

Home Front: Sacramento hotels: filling more rooms than last year

Sacramento hotels are filling more rooms in 2010 than last year, hospitality industry analysts PKF Consulting USA and Colliers International reported today.

Ascension Christian cruises to 46-8 win over Ecole Classique

Ascension Christian recorded a season-opening win with a 46-8 rout over Ecole Classique Friday.

Crystal Cruises Voted Favourite Cruise Line: Large Ship at 2010 Conde Nast Traveller Readers' Travel Awards

The discerning readers of Britain's Conde Nast Traveller magazine again voted Crystal Cruises their "Favourite Cruise Line: Large Ship." Â Crystal Cruises also received the highest scores for "facilities/activities" and "value for money." Â The award marks the second time the ultra-luxury line has won in three years. Â The publication's 12th annual Readers' Travel Awards were announced in London ...

Tourist spots, hotels may witness rise in revenue during CWG

Tourist spots and hotels in hill stations like Shimla, Nainital and Mussoorie are expected to rake in the moolah with increased tourist inflow during the Commonwealth Games (CWG) as schools and colleges will remain closed in the capital, an industry body study has said.

Don't stop at Facebook: Make vacation photos pop with framed, layered prints

At a time when many summer vacation photos are snapped with cellphones and posted on Facebook, the notion of printing and framing pictures seems downright quaint.

Skyline cruises past Stafford in week 1 win

Skyline head coach Jon Novotny knows how tough it can be to win ballgames. Last year’s 3-6 record and near playoff berth was the first real taste of success the Thunderbirds have had in his tenure.

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.

Djokovic cruises at US Open

NEW YORK — What could have been a great day for American tennis instead turned into a dominating afternoon for Novak Djokovic.

Hot spots prep for onslaught of demanding stars

Discreet dinner reservations are rolling in, personal shoppers are prepping, and hotels and spas are setting the mood.

Proof that skiers are too pampered

Recently, The Canyons ski resort in Park City, Utah, announced some new features the resort will be rolling out this winter: two new chairlifts, a new gondola portal, 300 acres of expanded terrain and some improved snowmaking facilities. Their new bubble chair is what caught my attention. They're calling...

THE TOP SKI RESORTS FOR COUPLES IN FRANCE

TRAVPR.COM UK - September 7th, 2010 - With so many alpine resorts clamoring for your attention the noise can be almost deafening, to help filter out the appealing from the appalling here are four top French ski resorts for couples.ChamonixFor total immersion in snow and mountain culture, Chamonix is near impossible to beat. Renowned for its embracing of all things extreme and alternative,...

Dinner cruises planned in Kennewick in October

The Portland Spirit, the flagship of the Portland Spirit sternwheeler fleet, will be in the Tri-Ci

Royal Caribbean opens office in Mexico

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. said Tuesday it will open a corporate office in Mexico City as demand increases for cruises in Mexico.

Sheraton Hotels & Resorts Unveils New Global Spa Concept

White Plains, N.Y.-based Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. has announced the launch of Shine for Sheraton, a new global spa concept.

Sheraton Hotels & Resorts Unveils New Global Spa Concept

White Plains, N.Y.-based Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. has announced the launch of Shine for Sheraton, a new global spa concept.

America's Travel Leaders & Food Expert Andrew Zimmern Hide 'Trip of a Lifetime' Somewhere in the Twin Cities

With an innovative online treasure hunt, Travel Leaders and world-traveling food expert Andrew Zimmern are teaming up to give away a gourmet trip of a lifetime to Mexico this fall. Travel Leaders' Pursuit of Paradise will offer clues via Facebook, Twitter and other social media portals.

Shubh Hotels Pittsburgh Files for Bankruptcy With Debt of $100 Million

Shubh Hotels Pittsburgh has filed for bankruptcy protection and says it owes creditors as much as $100 million.

Sheraton Hotels & Resorts Announces New Global Spa Concept

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) is proud to announce the launch of Shine for Sheraton, a global spa concept designed exclusively for Sheraton Hotels & Resorts. On the heels of the brand’s recent $6 billion brand revitalization effort, Shine for Sheraton will debut in new properties across the globe and as a new spa solution for existing hotels and resorts. Sheraton has ...

Sheraton Hotels & Resorts Announces New Global Spa Concept

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) is proud to announce the launch of Shine for Sheraton, a global spa concept designed exclusively for Sheraton Hotels & Resorts. On the heels of the brand’s recent $6 billion brand revitalization effort, Shine for Sheraton will debut in new properties across the globe and as a new spa solution for existing hotels and resorts. Sheraton has ...

Travel chaos in London

Millions of Londoners and tourists faced travel chaos today as workers on the city's Underground network staged a 24-hour strike over planned job cuts.

Travel Trailer Jackknifes On I-5 In Salem

A travel trailer overturned on Interstate 5 northbound Monday morning and blocked freeway lanes for about two hours.

Why Does Everybody Want to Be Groupon?

If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, Groupon must be blushing.

Air Canada's Aug passenger levels flat, WestJet falls

Air Canada said on Tuesday passenger levels for August remained flat, while WestJet Airlines Ltd reported a lower load factor for the same month.

Beautyinthebag.com Celebrates Two Years of Beauty Trailblazing

If beauty is your passion, Beautyinthebag.com is the ultimate online resource for sophisticated cosmetic beauty consumers who mean business. With aesthetics industry news & global trend features, product and treatments reviews, and weekly interviews with beauty leaders and cosmetic doctors, we are helping consumers make educated purchasing decisions before they hit the shops, spas and clinics.

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.

Crestline Hotels & Resorts Appoints Charles Perrell General Manager for the Hilton Garden Inn & Homewood Suites Hotels ...

Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc. announces the appointment of Charles Perrell, CHA as General Manager for the Hilton Garden Inn and the Homewood Suites hotels located in Baltimore's Inner Harbor. Â The 183 guestroom Hilton Garden Inn and the 165 suite Homewood Suites hotels are co-joined properties that are located only one block from the city's picturesque waterfront and within walking distance ...

Hilton Hotels & Resorts Voted Top Hotel Brand In Asia

SINGAPORE & MCLEAN, Va.----Hilton Hotels & Resorts, one of the most recognized names in the global hospitality industry, today announced that it has been named as the top hotel brand in Asia for 2010 by global research company Taylor Nelson Sofres , in conjunction with one of the region’s leading media, marketing and advertising publications, Media.