SPAS and massage are the words for health and relaxation and in South-East Asia locals and people on holiday from throughout the world take advantage of this time-honoured tradition.

Al Areen Palace and Spa joins The Leading Hotels of the World

06 September 2010 Al Areen Palace & Spa (formerly the Banyan Tree, Bahrain) is the latest luxury property to be a member of the prestigious collection of The Leading Small Hotels of the World, the boutique offering from The Leading Hotels of the World, the New York based luxury hospitality organization that accepts only the world's finest hotels and resorts.

Al Areen Palace and Spa joins The Leading Hotels of the World

06 September 2010 Al Areen Palace & Spa (formerly the Banyan Tree, Bahrain) is the latest luxury property to be a member of the prestigious collection of The Leading Small Hotels of the World, the boutique offering from The Leading Hotels of the World, the New York based luxury hospitality organization that accepts only the world's finest hotels and resorts.

Utah Jazz: Kids benefit from C.J. Miles' working vacation

SALT LAKE CITY — Despite having wide-open summers and oodles of cash, C.J. Miles isn't one to spend his millions or his spare time going on cruises, safaris or soaking up the sun on pristine beaches.

Top European Travel Professionals Meet at Online Marketing & Social Media in Travel Summit

How can travel companies get the most out of the time and resources they allocate to online marketing and social media? What innovative strategies and tactics can be deployed to drive real return on social media and avoid wasting time? When and how should travel companies invest in mobile?

The Meaning of Lice

I WAS FINE, I SWEAR I WAS, right up until the moment when Helen turned to me on our way into the house and whispered, "I wouldn't sit on any upholstered furniture if I were you." Upholstery - Furniture - Home and Garden - Business - Consumer Goods and Services

Afghanistan’s blasted Buddhas beckon tourists

BAMIYAN (Afghanistan), Sept 6 — Two empty niches facing over a lush green valley towards the snow-capped Hindu Kush mountains stand in silent testimony to Bamiyan’s rich past — and its uncertain future. Afghanistan’s northeastern jewel is the war-ravaged country’s best hope for reviving a tourism industry that was a hippy trail fixture during the ...

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.

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.

Princess Cruises Reveals 2011-12 Panama Canal Season

Since its debut nearly a century ago, the Panama Canal has been considered one of the world’s most important engineering marvels. This 51-mile passageway between oceans can save a ship more than 7,000 transit miles around South America, and never ceases to amaze cruise passengers.

Elko cruises; Lowry, SC battle for 2nd

GENOA - While the battle for first place was not in doubt, the dual for second and third was tightly contested as the Northern 3A girls golf teams took to the course Friday for their season opener at

TripAdvisor Reveals the UK's Top Real Ale Pub Hotels

Gastro pubs and 5-star hotels are all very well but what if all you really want is a good old fashioned pint of real ale in a traditional British inn? TripAdvisor, the world's largest travel site*, today reveals the UK's top 10 real ale pubs with accommodation - as ranked by real travellers through the site's Popularity Index.

Vacation and travel tips on a budget

Long weekends and holidays can be pricey, planning and organizing is a must when you have limited funds. Most people tend to plan a major vacation once a year. They save their pennies and ante up when the time comes. But not everyone has the luxury of taking off more than a day or two.

Vacation and travel tips on a budget

Long weekends and holidays can be pricey, planning and organizing is a must when you have limited funds. Most people tend to plan a major vacation once a year. They save their pennies and ante up when the time comes. But not everyone has the luxury of taking off more than a day or two.

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.

459 million U.S. vacation days skipped

MIAMI, Sept. 6 (UPI) -- Despite the health and relationship benefits linked to a vacation, 459 million U.S. vacation days went unused last year, a non-profit group says. United States - United Press International - Health - Travel and Tourism - Lodging

Millennium & Copthorne Hotels New Zealand says Christchurch hotels suffered some damage

City Developments’ subsidiary Millennium & Copthorne Hotels New Zealand (NZX:MCK) says some of its hotels in Christchurch had suffered some damage as a result of the earthquake that affected the Canterbury region on Saturday, but that all guests and staff are safe. One hotel, the Copthorne Hotel Christchurch Durham Street has been issued with a Restricted Use notice from the Council and is ...

Vail Resorts touts new technology

DENVER — How does a ski resort company incorporate state-of-the-art technology without disrupting a business that revolves around the natural world and environment?

Trio's beach trip rare treat

The smell of salt water and suntan lotion. Gritty sand on bare feet. Cold waves tickling toes. The sounds of laughter and splashing. For three area women, these standard beach highlights were completely new....

Air Astana "Products and Fares Seminar" in Bangkok, Thailand

Air Astana, the national carrier of the Republic of Kazakhstan, recently held a "Product and Fares Seminar" for leading travel agents at the holiday Inn Silom on 25th August 2010. The main objective o...

Travel Up this Labor Day

AAA predicts nearly 10 percent more travelers are on the road this weekend nationwide. Some travel forecasters say that maybe a sign that Americans feel the economy is improving.

Travel Up this Labor Day

AAA predicts nearly 10 percent more travelers are on the road this weekend nationwide. Some travel forecasters say that maybe a sign that Americans feel the economy is improving.

Shareholders approve travel agency merger

Travel agency Jetset Travelworld's shareholders have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a merger with Stella Travel Services Pty Ltd.

Hotels to be fully booked for Raya

HOTELS in Penang are expecting to record full occupancy during the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations.

Agnostic on Entrapment, NYPD Exonerates Porn Bust Cops

A police department Internal Affairs Bureau (IAB) investigation into the 2008 prostitution arrests that undercover vice cops made of gay and bisexual men in Manhattan porn shops interviewed just one of the roughly 30 men arrested, found that the arrests were valid, and exonerated the officers involved.

Car travel up, but air travel drops

Almost all Southern Californians stick to the road over the holiday, with flights from Bob Hope Airport down about 2%.

Travel the world: in pictures | Ipswich

Check out these great travel destinations from across the world. You may have problems with your energy and vitality. It is important that you do not neglect your diet and that you consume products rich in proteins and amino...

Cupcake consumed, Air Force waits for shot at Cougars

Cupcake consumed, Air Force waits for shot at Cougars By Jay Drew The Salt Lake Tribune Updated Sep 5, 2010 07:54PM MDT Provo • When BYU’s 2010 football schedule was released last March, coach Bronco Mendenhall took a quick glance at the 12-game lineup and immediately winced. Having to travel to Air Force the second week of the season, after facing the Pac-10’s Washington and before a cross ...

Niese cruises vs. Cubs

Mets SP Jonathon Niese snapped his two-start losing streak during Sunday's 18-5 win over the Cubs. Niese allowed five runs on eight hits over six-plus innings and also drove in a pair of runs in the victory. He wasn't that sharp on Sunday, but got plenty of run support from his teammates. "Obviously it doesn't look good on paper but I'm just thankful our offense did a great job today," Niese ...

Got a fistful of Downtown Dollars? Cash them now

The last days of summer are counting down, and so are the final days to redeem Ardmore Downtown Dollars.

Travel unleashed on Trade Me

Online marketplace Trade Me has launched a new ‘Travel, events & activities’ category today. The category features on the homepage of the main Trade Me auction site.

Beach trips, tubing, made great summer in Florham Park

FLORHAM PARK - It happens every year: the long days suddenly become shorter, the temperature begins to drop and those same commercials are shown on the television. It is “back to school” time and no matter how hard you want to fight it, it comes every year.

Apple Vacation bargains take bite out of price

Beach weather may be nearing an end for drive-to destinations, but it's available year-round in the Caribbean and Mexico.

Clijsters cruises, Venus struggles

Belgian still waiting for her first challenge at the 2010 U.S. Open

Incentive travel retains its charms through crises

Travel awards still rate highly as motivational tools for enhancing employee productivity but suppliers of such tools and incentive programmes are set to face more pressure to prove that they deliver results.

Lowe's goes before commissioners next

Whether a Lowe's Home Improvement Store can be built in Kill Devil Hills will be considered and perhaps decided by the town's board of commissioners during its regular monthly meeting on Monday, Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. In the meantime, opponents of the project are urging residents to sign an online petition aimed at stopping the project.

Miguel ?ngel Jiménez enjoys a dip after claiming the European Masters title

Miguel ?ngel Jiménez holds off challenge of Italian pair Edoardo Molinar and Matteo Manassero to win European Masters.

Serial entrepreneur Johnny de la Valdene bubbles over with ideas wild and wacky enough to work

G.J. McCARTHY/DMN Johnny de la Valdene, a Dallas-based entrepreneur, has founded Vacation in a Bottle, Marshmallow Fun Co. and Big Heads Entertainment.Johnny de la Valdene is best known for the Marshmallow Shooter, an invention that has been one of the hottest Christmas toys for the last couple of years. De la Valdene expects revenue for Marshmallow Fun Co. to reach about $9 million this year ...

Hotels and resorts in Visayas offer 50-70% discounts

Malalaking diskwento ang alok ng mga bigating hotel sa Visayas kasunod ng dagok sa turismo ng hostage-taking sa Quirino Grandstand. Nagpa-Patrol, Zyann Ambrosio, TV Patrol, Linggo, Setyembre 5, 2010

Hotels and resorts in Visayas offer 50-70% discounts

Malalaking diskwento ang alok ng mga bigating hotel sa Visayas kasunod ng dagok sa turismo ng hostage-taking sa Quirino Grandstand. Nagpa-Patrol, Zyann Ambrosio, TV Patrol, Linggo, Setyembre 5, 2010

All About Motivation: The Petter Northug Interview

Petter Northug after the Las Vegas rollerski race in July For the past two years, Norway’s Petter Northug has been the best in the world. One look at the medals tables from the 2009 World Championships and 2010 Olympic Games serves as proof: Over the 12 competitions at those two events, Northug took gold in five [...]

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.

Sharapova cruises on windy day at Open

American upstart Beatrice Capra got blown away Saturday — by the excellence of Maria Sharapova and the bad, blustery conditions caused by the remnants of Hurricane Earl.

Syracuse cruises past Akron in football opener

Mike Holmes returned a blocked field goal 57 yards for a touchdown, highlighting Syracuse's 29-3 win over Akron on Saturday night.

Some Boracay hotels, resorts offering up to 50% discounts

Budget-conscious tourists can avail of lower accommodation rates on Boracay Island as the country’s resorts adjust to the backlash arising from the August 23 hostage-taking fiasco in Manila.

Saved by the sun

It was a glorious Monday afternoon, with so few clouds in the sky that you could count them on one hand, when Jon and Kim Giovinco hopped in their car in Nazareth, Pa., and made the two-hour drive to Avon.

Travel news in brief

A round-up of the week's travel news, including the launch of Cunard's newest ship.

Tours & cruises: Hiking in Oregon's Rogue River Canyon

Also, Mayan adventure package, Borneo wildlife expedition, pyramids and Nile cruise. OREGON

Perkins: Fall is a great time to catch a deal

With summer almost over and school back in session, crowds will depart, making family tourist hot spots such as Disneyland and Disney World and beaches prime spots for your next vacation.

Travel Q&A: Keep an eye on changing international flight baggage allowance

Air New Zealand has changed its baggage allowance for coach class passengers. Will other international airlines follow suit?