MGM Resorts CEO says Angle bad for business

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

UAE Travel Agents to Benefit from Free Online Training on Britain

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Some 25 travel agents in Dubai and 15 from Abu Dhabi have been nominated by VisitBritain to sign up for a free online training programme that aims to supply Middle East travel agents and regional travel trade organisations with expert destination knowledge on the UK.

UAE Travel Agents to Benefit from Free Online Training on Britain

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Some 25 travel agents in Dubai and 15 from Abu Dhabi have been nominated by VisitBritain to sign up for a free online training programme that aims to supply Middle East travel agents and regional travel trade organisations with expert destination knowledge on the UK.

Eden Luxury Homes : The Unrivaled Collection Of Luxury Ski Chalets In Megeve

1888PressRelease As one of France's premiere luxury chalet rental agencies, Eden Luxury Homes describes Megve as one of the best all-round luxury vacation destinations this winter.With the official conclusion of summer holiday season, the team at Eden Luxury Homes is all geared up to create an incredible winter holiday experience for its clientele. "A gem in the French Alps, the ski resort of...

P.J. Thomas: Venture to Virginia's bay country for vacation

CARS FILLED with vacationers whiz along U.S. Route 13, destined for Virginia Beach, North Carolina's barrier islands and other places known for the very thing they are passing by - an easygoing region with natural beauty, pristine beaches, outdoor recreation and some of the freshest seafood you will find anywhere.

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.

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Vacation bible school

It was a Praise Party’ at the Vacation Bible School held recently at Frankford Plains United Methodist in Augusta. Students were asked to write letters to distribute to American troops. The school was attended by 100 children, all of whom were entertained by musical director Linda Tartar and many volunteers.

Fallon cruises to season-opening win

The Fallon football team opened the 2010 campaign with a 56-34 win over South Tahoe on Friday at the Edward Arciniega Complex. Quarterback Colton Oney scored four touchdowns and running back Charlie Heck added three scores for the Greenwave.

Air Travel: Increased traffic for SAS

SAS airlines carried 2.2 million passengers in August. This is an increase by 7 per cent, compared with August last year. The load factor improved to 78.2%, record high for August.

Cruises available in the Muskokas

Two fabulous overnight cruises are planned this fall in the Muskokas and you are invited to come along.

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.

Local Sports Briefs

Winners of the Garfield County Sheriff's Auxiliary golf tournament's law officers trophy pose after the Aug. 29 event. The Garfield County Sheriff's Auxiliary held its 10th annual golf tournament on Aug. 29 at the Battlement Mesa Golf Course. The scramble golf tournament drew 88 players.

Nadal cruises into QFs; Verdasco rallies to shock Ferrer

Rafael Nadal breezed in three sets over fellow Spaniard Feliciano Lopez Tuesday and moved into the quarterfinals at the U.S. Open, the only Grand Slam tournament the current world No. 1 has yet to win.

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.

Travel firms see demand increase for Eid holidays

Abu Dhabi The travel industry in Abu Dhabi has witnessed “an increased demand” for Eid holidays this year, tour operators told Gulf News yesterday. Thousands of people are expected to fly out of the capital from today onwards as the public sector takes a five-day break.

Travel firms see demand increase for Eid holidays

Abu Dhabi The travel industry in Abu Dhabi has witnessed “an increased demand” for Eid holidays this year, tour operators told Gulf News yesterday. Thousands of people are expected to fly out of the capital from today onwards as the public sector takes a five-day break.

Southern cruises to 4-1 win over Pulaski

The Madison Southern boys soccer team got a lightning-shortened 4-1 win Tuesday over visiting Pulaski County.

Nadal cruises into last eight

RAFAEL Nadal produced another dominant performance to reach the quarter-finals of the US Open.

Three travel groups urge airlines to be more forthcoming on 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.

Three travel groups urge airlines to be more forthcoming on 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.

The 2010 Pool Safely Summer Snapshot; CPSC and HSC Release Summer Figures on Child Drownings

WASHINGTON, D.C. – AS CHILDREN ACROSS AMERICA GO BACK-TO-SCHOOL, THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION (CPSC) AND THE HOME SAFETY COUNCIL (HSC), A POOL SAFELY CAMPAIGN PARTNER, ARE RELEASING A SNAPSHOT ON DROWNING INCIDENTS FOR THE 2010 SUMMER SWIMMING SEASON.

Shriners to host fest in Myrtle Beach

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. If Mayor John Rhodes has his way, the group's return will be permanent. "We would like them to ser...

Beach Theater closes/others feel pinch

Many Fort Myers Beach businesses are feeling the squeeze from a dragged-out poor economy, a depreciating euro and a misguided, plaguing perception problem from the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Disaster, which continues to scare off visitors and tourists alike.

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.

Air fares rise with demand

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 ...

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.

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.

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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.

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 ...

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.