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SYDNEY — Panoramic landscapes, furry native animals and world-famous icons were once enough to draw millions of tourists to Australia's shores each year. However, within the last…
This month Lonely Planet is releasing the 4th edition of the Kyoto guide. In addition to the current Kyoto guide book, 13 new phrasebooks will…
TOKYO — Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways are considering reducing flights on their routes linking Kansai International Airport in Osaka and local Japanese cities due to…
NECKER ISLAND, British Virgin Islands — Richard Branson, the adventuring chairman of the Virgin Group of companies, says his two private Caribbean islands have a higher purpose than serving as ultra-luxury…
HONG KONG — The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) has launched its mega summer promotion, the 2008 Hong Kong Summer Temptations. The promotion will run through Sept 21.…
BANGKOK — The Metropolitan Bangkok is offering travelers with a lengthy layover at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport the opportunity to recharge at the Met during their time between…
TOKYO — British Airways (BA) is making Europe one of the most affordable destinations for winter vacation with a 50,000 yen return fare to London and 50…
TOKYO — Have a look at some of these bargains being advertised by travel agents in magazines this summer. Los Angeles for 29,000 yen, New York for…
The Tokyo YMCA is looking for native English speaking volunteers over the age of 18 to help at its summer camp, called “Hello English.” The…