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Aston Opens New Luxury Resort in Bali’s Cultural Capital

Aleksandr Shatskih

Aston International yesterday announced the opening of a luxury new resort in the town of Ubud, Bali; the Royal Kamuela Villa resort. The Royal Kamuela at Monkey Forest, is sure to get jet-setters excited. A stunning development on a grand scale, the resort boasts of 12 luxurious pool villas, featuring a whole host of luxurious services and facilities, including a full-service wellness center, private servants for each separate villa, and a stylish bar/café/restaurant set amidst a the backdrop of lush tropical gardens.

14 years ago

The Holi Festival – A Celebration of Color

Aleksandr Shatskih

This weekend sees the vivid colors of the Holi Festival in India explode into life once more – a spectacular two week Hindi celebration that marks the triumph of good over evil. Beginning with a series of bonfires lit up across the nation on Holika Dahan, the eve of the Holi Festival, the real action kicks off the day after as revelers take to the streets in an orgy of dancing, singing and colored powder being thrown everywhere.

14 years ago

Beijing Airport Flies Past Heathrow As Second Busiest

Aleksandr Shatskih

The Airports Council International today announced that Beijing airport has officially overtake London Heathrow as the world’s second busiest, behind Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in the US.

14 years ago

Unseasonal Snow Gives Backpackers a Shock in Vietnam

Aleksandr Shatskih

The Sapa region of North Vietnam, a hugely popular tourist destination in the Southeast Asian country woke up to snowfall this morning as temperatures across the region plummeted to the lowest levels recorded in over a decade.

14 years ago

Travel Around the Pacific Disrupted by Japan Disaster

Aleksandr Shatskih

This is not an easy story to relate, as 24 hours after Japan’s greatest earthquake ever the aftershocks continue to rock the Island, and chaos dominates over the affected areas. Thousands of people are stranded in Japan, praying, for a miracle, hoping that no other calamity will hit what’s already an apocalyptic scene. The tragic […]

14 years ago

Mourning, with Japan – Save as Many as You Can

Mihaela Lica Butler

The earth doesn’t stand still, and Japan can be hit by a quake of similar magnitude any minute now. Save as many as you can!

14 years ago

Higher Airfares from American Airlines

Mihaela Lica Butler

American Airlines has bumped up domestic fares by $10 per round trip, and raised round-trip fares to Canada and Hawaii by $21, atop other price increases they made last week.

14 years ago

Join Google and Women on the Bridge This Women’s Day

Phil Butler

From the Millenium Bridge in London, to Brooklyn Bridge, on the Golden Gate and to the far reaches of the world – literally – Google, and many others, stand together to try and improve the lives of women around the world.

15 years ago

Breathtaking Carnival of Venice, in Images by Eugen Mihai

Mihaela Lica Butler

This year’s Carnival of Venice was a tribute to Unification of Italy and to women. The central theme, “Ottocento”, the nineteenth century evocation, was obvious in the costumes displayed everywhere in the city.

15 years ago

The Merlion Hotel Is Fully Booked (Singapore Biennale 2011)

Phil Butler

The Merlion Hotel will only open for overnight guests from April 4 to May 5. The cost for accommodation was established at $150 nett per night.

15 years ago

India Celebrates Mahashivratri 2011

Aleksandr Shatskih

Visitors to India will have a rare treat in store with Mahashivratri being celebrated across the country. Millions of followers, and their visiting guests from other countries, will be on the march to see some of the tallest Shiva statues, giant wonders that not only honor Shiva, but leave onlookers entranced.

15 years ago

India Travel Taxes Rise After Union Budget 2011 Update

Aleksandr Shatskih

Service taxes on airfares, hotels and restaurants in India are on the rise. The travel industry doesn’t welcome the change.

15 years ago

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