Hong Kong voted best Asian destination
Chosen by millions of travelers, Hong Knong is also the only Asian city to make it to the 10 best destinations worldwide in the 2011 Travelers’ Choice Destinations awards by TripAdvisor.
Riga on foot: Explore old world charm on cobbled streets
Old buildings, cobblestone streets, German architectural delights and a fascinating history that dates back to AD 1200, prominently portray Riga.
Travel to Monowi, America's 'One Woman Town' [PHOTOS]
One woman town or Monowi, population 1 may be the common expressions to describe America's small village Monowi in Nebraska, but the place reflects a lot more about the change the rural American society has gone through in the twentieth century.
Palau identifies Shark tourism to drive economy
Shark diving brings approximately US$18 million annually to the Palauan economy, approximately eight percent of the country's gross domestic product. Shark tourism can be a viable economic engine.
Osama dead: US issues worldwide travel alert until Aug 1
The U.S. Department of State has warned U.S. citizens traveling and residing abroad to the enhanced potential for anti-American violence following the killing of Osama bin Laden.
Cameron to gift Anglesey pictures to William and Kate
The prime minister's gift to the couple is a collection of photographs of Anglesey so that wherever they end up they can remember their time there fondly.
Destination Kashmir: The 'Paradise' calling this summer
As spring sets in, snow-clad Himalyan peaks have started peeping out in the sunshine. Spring-summer is the best time for a holiday in Kashmir when the valley exhibts beauty at its best.
Alert Level 2 raised for Taal Volcano in Philippines
An Alert Level 2 remained hoisted over Taal Volcano in Philippines on Monday after the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) recorded an unprecedented increase in seismic activity with up to 14 volcanic earthquakes in the past 24 hours.
Adventure travel destination: Ohio's new attractions in 2011
From family travel spots, a Jurassic forest, recreational activities to the cultural and historical tour, Ohio in the United States has a lot more to offer to attract tourists in 2011.
One year later, Gulf oil spill still clogs environment & economy (PHOTOS)
Oil gushed into the sea one year back will perhaps take months or even years to clean up while it continues to clog wetlands, pollute the ocean and endanger wildlife. Check out the latest pictures taken on April 20, 2011, exactly one year after the environmental disaster hit Gulf of Mexico.
Richard Branson will serve as female flight attendant with his legs shaved
Britain's Virgin founder and billionaire Richard Branson will board a charity flight on May 1, wearing AirAsia's red female flight attendant uniform, including high heels and make-up.
Utah Valley unveils 2011 Spring Summer festivals
With many new and returning events, the schedule brings a wide variety of attractions for tourists and those living in Utah Valley.
Canary Islands getting popular with tourists
Holidays to the Canary Islands are becoming increasingly popular with a significant rise in visits to Fuerteventura, Tenerife, Lanzarote and Gran Canaria in 2011.
Remembering Charlie Chaplin, the little tramp on his 122nd Birthday
Charlie Chaplin not only proved that camera is the language of silent cinema but also gave cinema the beautiful art of mime.
Over 100 dead bodies found near US border explain threat over Mexico travel
The recent discovery of mass corpses will add only to the drug war woes surrounding the Mexican holiday industry.
Jatropha biofuel success could drive air travel go green
Biofuel produced from seeds of Jatropha, a non-edible plant, can be sucessfully used for fueling aircrafts that can deliver strong environmental and socioeconomic benefits.
Pope John Paul II's beatification to attract more visitors than Royal Wedding
The beatification ceremony of Pope John Paul II, which will take place in Rome on May 1, 2011, is expected to attract more number of tourists than London's Royal Wedding happening on April 29.
Travel in Japan rebounding a month after the quake
Local travel agencies are reporting of tourism to have started gaining momentum in the country, a month after the massive magnitude 9.0 earthquake, which triggered the tsunami and nuclear crisis in Japan.
FLASH: Japan hit by another quake, tsunami warning raised
Another 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit east and northeast Japan near Honshu on Monday, exactly a month after the the deadly, massive magnitude 9.0 earthquake, which triggered the tsunami and nuclear crisis in Japan.
25 years after, Chernobyl then and now (PHOTOS)
Here's a combination of images taken in 1982 and on March 31, 2011, showing before and 25 years after view of the abandoned city of Prypiat near the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in North Ukraine.
China is now third-biggest tourist hot spot in the world
It's the first time China appeared in the top three slot, followed by France, which had 78.95 million arrivals, and the United States, which had 60.88 million.
UN to promote tourism for development
Tourism is increasingly growing to become as one of the major sources of revenue for many of the world’s developing countries. Sustainable tourism initiatives such as eco-tourism has helped generate employment in many communities and fostered growth.
Federal budget shutdown likely to affect travel
With another federal government shutdown looming around after 15 years in the United States, tourism centers and tourists are likely to be affected.
A new exhibit honors World War hero, who saved 30,000 lives
These Are My People!, an exhibition honoring Sousa Mendes, who helped 30,000 refugees escape the horrors of World War II by creating a route through Spain to Portugal, will be open to visitors.
Philadelphia Zoo to be powered by green energy
In yet another example of eco-tourism initiatives driving the tourism industry worldwide, Philadelphia Zoo, America's first zoo, will begin with 25 Percent of electricity usage offset by Renewable Energy Certificates.
A second Titanic voyage in Atlantic set for centenary year of the sinking ship
Hundred years after the Titanic set sail on its fateful voyage across the Atlantic on April 10, 1912, a second historic cruise will depart New York City on the same day in 2012 to mark the centenary year of the sinking ship.
Thomson vows for sustainable tourism measures
The commitments include major steps towards the continuing reduction of TUI's carbon footprint in the air and on the ground, both in its UK operations and holiday destinations worldwide.
Eurail to offer 'ideal' doggie-human vacation
Eurail.com is thinking cats and dogs, as it will soon be offering People & Pet Packages that will include a local spa holiday for the pet, while owners are off traveling to Europe by rail.
Egypt urges US to ease travel ban
Most of the countries have withdrawn their travel restriction recommendations against Egypt, which went through a phase of political turmoil and social unrest early this year that ousted Hosni Mubarak.
First ever visa free cruise connects St. Petersburg and Stockholm
St.Peter Line, a shipping company, which deals with services from Helsinki, St. Petersburg and Stockholm, has announced the opening of a new visa free ferry line, Stockholm - St. Petersburg.