White egret photos, golden rice fields, small streams or other vehicle improvements bring manner of Vietnam village highlights in Hanoi flower festival. Ly Thai To statue near Hoan Kiem lake Khue Van Cac near lotus pond Royal proclamation moved capital made oyster mosaic wooden with height of 1.93 m, wide 1.27 weighs 79 kg intervening thousand tulip flowers . Cyclo with girl and boy wear vietnamese traditional oriental robe (Áo dài) Pot like soul of vietnamese villages The orient robe was plaited from 1000 silk flowers and dried flowers, long 10 m , weighing 30 kg were arrangements with drum festival sight
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Hanoi flower festival in New year
The room rate at three- to five-star hotels in HCMC has fallen by 18% in the first half of this year to an average of US$92 per room per night while the average room occupancy has reached around 63%, up 10 percentage points year on year, the city’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism said on Tuesday.
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Room rates at three- to five-star hotels fall 18% in first half
Celebrity chef Michael Voltaggio, who arrived less than a year ago to take charge of the Dining Room at the Langham Huntington, Pasadena, announced Wednesday that he is leaving the Langham to pursue other projects, hotel spokeswoman Elsa Schelin said. Some around town have been speculating that Voltaggio will open his own restaurant, Kat Odell reports
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Celebrity chef Michael Voltaggio leaving the Langham
After getting bigger and better ever year, Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood this year will offer more mazes and more nights in a bid to out-scare and out-gore the competition. For 2010, Halloween Horror Nights will feature five mazes and six scare zones over 17 nights running from Sept.
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Universal Studios Hollywood ups scare ante for Halloween Horror Nights 2010
Once you’ve stayed at a One & Only resort, it’s hard to settle for less. This portfolio of ultra-lux properties– “conceived as hallmarks of excellence”– are located in idyllic settings around the globe– from the pristine blue lagoons of the Maldives to the sandy beaches of the Bahamas.
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Save 25% at the Swank One & Only Ocean Club, Bahamas
St. Giles Hotel-The Court near Grand Central Terminal (in photo above) in New York City has a summer sale on rooms that starts at $169 per night, but you have to book online by Friday to get the rate. The deal: This hotel and its sister, the Tuscany, are former W hotels that were sold to
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Pay $169 to stay at Manhattan’s St. Giles Hotel-The Court
The airline industry’s relentless drive to monetize services, many of which used to be free of charge, opened another front Tuesday when American Airlines began offering an optional “Boarding and Flexibility Package” that charges $9 and up each way for earlier boarding, the right to stand by for an earlier flight and a discount on
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American Airlines: Pay a fee to board early, stand by and pay lower change fees
Thai tourism has taken a bit hit recently, as would-be travelers were scared off by media images of the citywide protests. But now that the storm has calmed, hotels are welcoming back travelers with open arms, adding delightful freebies to their special package offers. Case in point: The Sukhothai Bangkok – a leafy oasis of courtyards and lotus ponds in the heart of the bustling city– has introduced the “Welcome Back Package” available through August 31, 2010.
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Welcome Back to Thailand: Comped Delights at the Luxurious Sukhothai Bangkok
The falling euro means ’tis the year to jet to Europe ( are we sounding like a broken record yet? ) Here’s why: you can live it up in the lap of luxury for a fraction of the price. Case in point: Special rates are available at the exclusive Rome Cavalieri , the first hotel in Europe to join the prestigious Waldorf Astoria Collection, from just 270 euros per night
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Roman Holiday: 6-Course Tasting Dinner with Your Suite at the Rome Cavalieri
Florida residents may be looking for a little r&r ( or a piece of the South Beach action! ) close to home this summer. Lucky you, the Hilton Bentley – situated on famous Ocean Drive in South Beach’s “SoFi” district– will take care of you. The beachside resort is offering a special Florida staycation package, doling out complimentary valet parking, Internet, and beach services to Floridians
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Staycation in Florida: Free Stuff at Miami’s Hilton Bentley
A courtyard garden in the heart of London offering summery cocktails and hand-picked cigars? That’s right- such a place can now be found at the illustrious Langham, London on Regent Street. As part of the $130 million makeover completed last year, The Langham designed an al fresco terrace which will be unveiled today, just in time for Royal Ascot week.
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The Buzz in London: The Langham Opens Terrace Garden Today
Orbitz is offering travelers heading to Florida beaches for vacation a little peace of mind. The online travel seller Monday started offering an “open beach guarantee” at some Florida hotels: If a nearby beach closes because of the massive Deepwater Horizon oil spill, you get your money back. Orbitz said it plans to expand this
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Orbitz offers to refund Florida hotel bookings if gulf oil spill shuts nearby beaches
Hot off the press: NBC has announced the opening of a second fitness resort inspired by the reality show “The Biggest Loser.” Located on 160 acres in the Santa Monica Mountain National Recreation Area outside Malibu, this Pacific coast resort joins the first Biggest Loser Resort in southern Utah as an exclusive weight-loss destination associated with the TV show. Check in to the resort and you’re guaranteed to lose weight with the help of experienced trainers who lead classes ( like fitness, nutrition ) and special programs. Of course you’ll also have to follow a calorie-restricted diet during your boot-camp style stay
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New from The Biggest Loser: A Weight-Loss Resort in Malibu
How about a fall escape to Kaanapali Beach on the Hawaiian island of Maui? This deal gets you posh digs for a discount at a resort with an aquatic playground with three pools, aquatic loungers, hot tubs, a pool slide and cabanas. Deal: Honua Kai Resort & Spa has a 50% Off Fall Special.
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Hawaii: Luxury resort on Maui for half the price
The European capital often gets a bad rap. But as The New York Times affirms in a recent “36 Hours in…” write-up , Brussels is hardly staid and boring! As the seat of the European Union, Brussels gets its share of gray suits pouring off the Eurostar. Luckily, the ties come off after work.
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Rocco Forte’s Hotel Amigo: Where to Stay in Brussels
Take advantage of the insanely favorable exchange rates right now and get to France for a summer on the Med. Check out the jazz greats who’ll be playing the Nice Jazz Festival from July 17-24, 2010. When the festival was first launched in 1948 on the French Riviera , Louis Armstrong and his All Stars stole the show.
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The Nice Jazz Festival: Stay at Le Palais de La Mediterranee
An idyllic tropical island paradise is yours at the Anantara Resort Dhigu , set in the South Male Atoll, just half an hour from Male international airport in the Maldives. Unwind on two palm-fringed islands surrounded by pristine coral reefs. From the private plunge pool in your overwater villa, you’ll sigh at the dreamy setting: endless white sandy beaches and turquoise waters
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Maldives on My Mind: Friday Photos of the Anantara Resort Dhigu
For a fantastic family vacation, consider the desert dreamscape at the Loews Ventana Canyon Resort , nestled in Arizona’s Catalina Mountains. With pampering spa treatments, two Tom Fazio-designed golf courses, plenty of water activities, and some of the best hiking in the West, the Loews Ventana Canyon Resort has something for everyone
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Family Fun and the Dog Days of Summer at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, Tucson
Score rates as low as $149 per night at Charlottesville’s stately Clifton Inn , surrounded by gently rolling lawns that drop off to the Blue Ridge Mountains. These special rates are available for weekday stays (Sunday-Thursday) and include some fab extras: afternoon tea service with fresh pastries, full breakfast served on the verandah, and complimentary in-room Madeira, fresh fruit and bottled water.
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From $149: Charlottesville’s Clifton Inn, Including Breakfast and Afternoon Tea
Looking for a luxury resort experience in Dubai? You’ll get great value with the “All Inclusive Value Package” at the Palm Tree Court & Spa , the five-star family beach resort nestled on the grounds of the Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa
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Luxury Value in Dubai: All-Inclusive Resort Experience at the Palm Tree Court & Spa