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  • Out of their shell on Sanibel Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 12:14AMFor most people, picking up shells is just a diversion on an occasional day at the beach.
  • Grande Dunes wins award Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 12:09AMGolf course owners across the nation have reiterated the strength of the Myrtle Beach golf market. The Grande Dunes Resort Course has been named the 2009 National Golf Course of the Year, and is the second Grand Strand course so honored by the National Golf Course Owners Association in the past six years. International World Tour Golf Links was the named the 2004 national course of the year. "It ...
  • COASTAL BUSINESS Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 11:29PM HORRY COUNTY Hard Rock ruling slated for today A Delaware judge is scheduled to rule today on the proposed procedures for the sale of Hard Rock Park.
  • Disney Breaks Ground On New Ko Olina Resort Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 11:23PMWalt Disney Parks and Resorts celebrated the ground breaking of its 21-acre resort in Ko Olina Wednesday.
  • Long Beach Hilton Intimidating Hotel Workers: Charges to Be Filed with the National Labor Relations Board Today by ... Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 6:08PM LONG BEACH, Calif.----Workers at the Long Beach Hilton have been subjected to a campaign of harassment and intimidation since they began organizing to form a union at the hotel this summer.
  • Tourism and hotels boom in Panama Sunday, September 7, 2008 @ 2:19AMSouth Florida faces a rising rival in tourism: Panama.
  • UAE- Umm Al Quwain swept by rent fever Sunday, September 7, 2008 @ 12:12AMUAE- Umm Al Quwain swept by rent fever
  • Mountains call to Larkins; treehouses in San Antonio; two Austin travel agents win big Saturday, September 6, 2008 @ 12:23PM WISH YOU WERE HERE When vacation time magically appeared, the mountains came calling From Janet Larkin of Buda The mountains have been murmuring in me for two years: dreams of crisp, cold summer dawns, the hint of forest wafting through the air. Then
  • VIEWPOINT ~~ Time to pay attention Saturday, September 6, 2008 @ 7:24AMIn the past several years our small community has grown exponentially. In the beginning you were able to tell the difference between the people who were raised here and those who had just moved to the area.
  • Spas offer deals, discounts in slumping economy Saturday, September 6, 2008 @ 12:51AMWith the economy slumping and fuel prices soaring, facials and massages may not be a top priority for consumers on a budget.
  • Ocean City Prepares For Hanna Friday, September 5, 2008 @ 7:06PMOcean City is preparing for Hanna.
  • Palm Beach County Tourism Prepares: Hurricane Ike Friday, September 5, 2008 @ 4:27PM The Palm Beach County Convention and Visitors Bureau is on full alert and in a position of preparedness for the potential impact of Hurricane Ike on South Florida. Vital information on storm conditions is continuously being updated and all sources, including national emergency tracking sites are being monitored.
  • “Acapulco-ization”: The Final Stage of Tourism? Friday, September 5, 2008 @ 4:11PMAcapulco’s old Costera tourist drag projects a surprising new vibrancy. Glitzy bars and restaurants, gaming establishments, and retail outlets splash an upscale coating on an otherwise gritty resort that hovered on the abyss of oblivion not long ago.
  • Dentist Told Investigators He Dumped Medical Waste Thursday, September 4, 2008 @ 5:39PMA dentist admits to police that he dumped medical waste from his Main Line dental office into an inlet near two N.J. beach resorts, according to court documents.
  • Community Calendar Thursday, September 4, 2008 @ 3:23PM TODAY
  • Las Vegas Sands and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Sign Contract to Open First St. Regis Residences in Las Vegas Thursday, September 4, 2008 @ 12:23PM Las Vegas Sands announced today that the company has reached an agreement with Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. to develop The St. Regis Residences at the Venetian Palazzo, Las Vegas, a collection of 398 private luxury residences, introducing the renowned St.
  • Beach blunder Thursday, September 4, 2008 @ 11:21AMGuide apology after coast resorts listed in wrong county
  • Q&A: is Bangkok safe? Tuesday, September 2, 2008 @ 6:52AMWhat happened? A state of emergency has been declared in Bangkok following violent clashes between police and demonstraters opposed to the rule of the Thai prime minister, Samak Sundaravej.
  • Advertisement starts Tuesday, September 2, 2008 @ 6:33AMinto a republic. Both accusations are denied by Samak and Thaksin, who skipped bail on graft charges and fled to London earlier this month.
  • QUICK POLL Tuesday, September 2, 2008 @ 6:31AMFORT LAUDERDALE, FL-The Sheraton Yankee Trader, which officially closed on June 1, is about to undergo a major renovation, inside and out.
  • Budget airline takes off for the Falklands Tuesday, September 2, 2008 @ 5:52AMFLYGLOBESPAN, best known for budget flights from Scotland to beach resorts, is to spread its wings a little further afield – with a service to the Falkland Islands.
  • Gustav weakens as damage is being assessed Monday, September 1, 2008 @ 5:14PMHurricane Gustav continues to weaken, as New Orleans officials keep a wary eye on the levees.
  • Latest Alabama News Monday, September 1, 2008 @ 3:28PMBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC-TV, MyFoxAL.com) -- The latest Alabama news from the Associated Press.
  • Gustav Whips Up Surf Along Alabama Coast Monday, September 1, 2008 @ 3:08PMHurricane Gustav was whipping up the surf along the Alabama Gulf Coast.
  • Alabama’s coast appears to dodge major Gustav hit Monday, September 1, 2008 @ 1:13PMMOBILE, Ala. (AP)—Alabama’s beach resorts, bayous and port city appear to have dodged serious damage from Hurricane Gustav, which made landfall southwest of New Orleans.
  • Small bomb explodes near besieged Thai Govt House Sunday, August 31, 2008 @ 9:53PMBANGKOK - A small bomb has exploded near the besieged compound of Thai Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej in Bangkok. The blast in a police booth early Monday shattered nearby windows but injured nobody, police said.
  • Tips for Staying Safe in the Caribbean Sunday, August 31, 2008 @ 7:27PMMy top ten tips for staying safe in the Caribbean while you vacation.
  • Pioneer party: Small towns make July 24 their own Sunday, August 31, 2008 @ 7:09PMThere is something quietly refreshing about visiting a small American town in the middle of the summer, when life is often slower and simpler.
  • Make your maiden cruise a short venture to discover your sailing tastes Sunday, August 31, 2008 @ 6:28PMCruise experts agree on this bit of advice for rookies — make your first cruise a short one. Terry Dale, president of Cruise Lines International Association, said more than 12 million people cruised last year aboard its member ships.
  • Auto association projects drop in Labor Day travel Sunday, August 31, 2008 @ 5:56PMMIAMI (AP) -- Falling gas prices might not be enough to entice people to travel this Labor Day weekend, with some keeping a wary eye on dangerous Hurricane Gustav, which is threatening the Gulf Coast. About 34.4 million people are projected to travel at least 50 miles from home " a 1.1 percent decline from Labor Day 2007. Travel over Memorial.
  • Gran Canaria Guide Sunday, August 31, 2008 @ 1:38PMGay men and lesbians have been visiting Gran Canaria for decades, drawn by the year round sunshine and well developed gay scene.
  • AAA: Labor Day Travel Expected To Decline Sunday, August 31, 2008 @ 1:07PMFalling gas prices might not be enough to entice people to travel this Labor Day weekend, with some keeping a wary eye on dangerous Hurricane Gustav, which is threatening the Gulf Coast.
  • AAA: Labor Day Travel Expected To Dip Saturday, August 30, 2008 @ 10:00PMDespite falling gas prices, holiday travel is expected to drop. Dangerous weather threatening the Gulf Coast is partly to blame.
  • The poisoned chalice Saturday, August 30, 2008 @ 9:27PMA CHALICE is a decorative goblet, usually made of gold or silver, used by emperors and such like royalties. Commoners use the chalice only for ceremonial purposes, such as religious functions.
  • Picking the right honeymoon locale for you Wednesday, August 27, 2008 @ 5:35PMCouples in love are capable of creating their own magic wherever they happen to travel. However, there are made-to-order destinations for a fairy-tale honeymoon.
  • Letters Wednesday, August 27, 2008 @ 5:16PMI would like to express my deep concern for the portrayal of Tijuana in two recent reports featured in the Reader: “Greetings from Tijuana” (Cover Story, August 7) and “Suicide Tourism” (Cover Story, August 21). I find it very disconcerting that your paper is consistently presenting a slanted view of Tijuana, a view that chooses to ignore other aspects of Tijuana’s reality as an important center ...
  • Old Moclips School may host RV park Wednesday, August 27, 2008 @ 3:16PMMOCLIPS — Bob Schuetz is a businessman who has been driving past the old Moclips School on old Pacific Highway for two decades now.
  • Avoid The Bay Bridge Wednesday, August 27, 2008 @ 12:28PMWith big Bay Bridge delays on the way this Labor Day weekend beachgoers are urged to avoid the bridge and take alternate routes.
  • AirAsia links Kuching to new destinations Wednesday, August 27, 2008 @ 11:06AMKUCHING: The end is now in sight for the air connectivity problem which has hindered the state’s tourism industry, following the introduction of new direct international flights to Kuching starting this month.
  • Top 10 clothing-optional resorts Wednesday, August 27, 2008 @ 10:54AMSYDNEY - For travelers who really want to strip off in the sun, travel website TripAdvisor has come up with a list of the top 10 resorts where clothing is optional.
  • Carlson Hotels Worldwide Adds 17 Properties To Its Global Portfolio In June And July Wednesday, August 27, 2008 @ 7:22AMCarlson Hotels Worldwide today announced the addition of 17 locations to its global portfolio during June and July 2008. The new hotels include seven new Radisson properties opened across the globe in Panama, China, India and Mali, and also include three Radisson SAS hotels in Switzerland, Jordan and the United Arab Emirates. Ten Country Inn & Suites By CarlsonSM hotels were also opened in the ...
  • Wahine open season today Wednesday, August 27, 2008 @ 6:30AMHONOLULU — The University of Hawai‘i women’s soccer team opens the 2008 season at 7 p.m. today as the Rainbow Wahine face two tough opponents to start, beginning Wednesday with Long Beach State at the Waipio Peninsula Soccer Stadium.
  • Carlson fires up Pioneers Wednesday, August 27, 2008 @ 6:07AMWhen she was younger, Lizzy Carlson watched her two older brothers play soccer — but only from the sidelines.
  • For Sale in ... Cuernavaca, Mexico Tuesday, August 26, 2008 @ 6:10PMA Colonial-style house with a tennis court and a pool is on the market for $2,500,000.
  • Happy Hour: A conversation with Jennifer Burke Tuesday, August 26, 2008 @ 3:43PMWhat is the first drink you ever had? “My mom used to make strawberry daiquiris.”
  • Sol Meliá Vacation Club Reports Strong First Half 2008 Results, Continued Growth and Development Despite Weak Economy Tuesday, August 26, 2008 @ 10:21AMNow in its fourth year of operation, Sol Meliá Vacation Club (SMVC) is reporting a strong first half of 2008 with a growth in total revenues of 17 percent over the same period last year. The overall improvement in revenues has also resulted in a continued net profit margin of 40 percent for the first half of 2008. The Orlando-based company, part of Spain-based Sol Meliá Hotels & Resorts, ...
  • Kolter Group is Latest Commercial RE Player to Embrace Residential Tuesday, August 26, 2008 @ 9:14AMIt isn’t necessarily a trend, but it’s likely more than coincidence that the Kolter Group, West Palm Beach, Fla., is the second largely commercial real estate company in the past couple of weeks to announce a big financial commitment to the distressed residential market.
  • USTA Florida Partners for December Charity Tennis Event Monday, August 25, 2008 @ 2:04PMUSTA Florida Partners for December Charity Tennis Event from Play Tennis Florida.
  • RivieraNayaritLife.com Offers Free Three-Day Weekends in Riviera Nayarit to Investors, Retirees & Vacationers Monday, August 25, 2008 @ 11:49AM RivieraNayaritLife.com, the real estate and vacation website exclusively for the Riviera Nayarit region just north of Puerto Vallarta, is offering free three-night vacations to the Mexican resort for those interested in learning about real estate opportunities.
  • Costa Rica adventures keep kids on the go Monday, August 25, 2008 @ 11:43AMSoccer turns out to be the only language the kids need.