Monthly Archives: September 2012
'Avengers' in Space: NASA Astronaut Recounts Movie Nights and Life in Orbit
'Avengers' in Space: NASA Astronaut Recounts Movie Nights and Life in Orbit The three spaceflyers had just finished stints as crewmembers on the Expedition 32 mission of the International Space Station, which orbits Earth 240 miles (386 km) overhead. “I'm feeling much better, getting used to it, and better and better every day …See all … Continue reading
Shane Richie's perfect family holiday… just the 20 of them
Shane Richie's perfect family holiday… just the 20 of them As you can imagine, the trip was quite a big thing to organise. We chose the five-star Gloria Serenity Resort in Belek, Turkey, midway between Antalya and Side. It offered exactly the sort of holiday we wanted – great beaches and plenty of things to … Continue reading
CruiseOne and Cruises Inc. Report 35% Increase in Land Sales …
CruiseOne and Cruises Inc. Report 35% Increase in Land Sales … CruiseOne & Cruises Inc – which comprise one of the nation's top travel retail networks as part of World Travel Holdings (WTH) – today revealed a 35% spike in …See all stories on this topic »
Hublot Agrees to Tell Time for Seabourn Cruises
Hublot Agrees to Tell Time for Seabourn Cruises If you are going on a luxury cruise, nothing could be worse than the opulent ambience being ruined when you need the time and you look up to see a cheap and …See all stories on this topic » The new cruise kids on the block for … Continue reading
Aussie airline set to start charter flights to Cebu
Aussie airline set to start charter flights to Cebu CEBU CITY—The province's tourism trade will get a shot in the arm once Wild Orchid Airlines of Australia begins direct charter flights on December 15. The airline will operate the Darwin-Cebu route. Darwin's proximity to Asia is the primary reason …See all stories on this topic … Continue reading
Hyderabad hotels gear up to receive CoP-11 guests
Hyderabad hotels gear up to receive CoP-11 guests And now with just two days to go, bookings for delegates from various participating countries are in place at various hotels with some early bird arrivals already. “We have tied up with over 60 star and budget hotels for accommodation. We have been …See all stories on … Continue reading
Holidays in the Hospital Caregiver Stress
Holidays in the Hospital Caregiver Stress It can be hard when your senior loved one is in a hospital during the holidays. Here's how to bring the spirit of the season to them when they can't be at home.See all stories on this topic »
Iraq bows to US pressure: Syria-bound Iran flights to be searched
Iraq bows to US pressure: Syria-bound Iran flights to be searched DUBAI – Iraq is determined to stop and search flights from Iran over its territory which are suspected of carrying weapons to Syria, Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari said in comments reported on Sunday. “We have assured US officials that the Iraqi …See all stories … Continue reading
Beijing: China's beautiful contradiction
Beijing: China's beautiful contradiction 'My parents' generation revered Mao,” says my guide, Lily. “But my generation reveres Mao's image.” From her bag she pulls a handful of banknotes, all featuring Mao's face, his complexion coloured according to the denomination, and waves them about.See all stories on this topic » Tourists: Beware of taxes' hidden toll … Continue reading
SEC Roundup: Top-ranked Alabama cruises past Ole Miss
SEC Roundup: Top-ranked Alabama cruises past Ole Miss TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Amari Cooper caught two touchdown passes from AJ McCarron and Christion Jones returned a kickoff 99 yards for another score, leading No. 1 Alabama to a 33-14 victory over Ole Miss on Saturday night. The Crimson Tide (5-0, 2-0 …See all stories on this … Continue reading