Holidaying with Jacques Tati

BEIRUT: By many accounts, Lebanon is set for record-breaking tourism this summer. The Rafik Hariri International Airport will, if all goes to plan, be the site of a vast disgorgement of visitors.

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Bank Holiday weekend marred by BA strikes and rain

With millions expected to stay at home over the long weekend, the Met Office said up to four inches of rain could fall in the next three days.

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Clouds and queues for long weekend

Disruption on the roads and rail networks, a BA strike and a gloomy forecast from the Met Office: another bank holiday looms There is no escape: as the second May bank holiday weekend looms, the country will be criss-crossed with road and rail engineering works, the capital disrupted by part suspension of major tube lines, another tranche of the British Airways strike is pending, and the weather …

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Bank holiday weekend promises usual mix of strikes, roadworks and grey skies

Disruption on the roads and rail networks, a BA strike and a gloomy forecast from the Met Office: another bank holiday looms There is no escape: as the second May bank holiday weekend looms, the country will be criss-crossed with road and rail engineering works, the capital disrupted by part suspension of major tube lines, another tranche of the British Airways strike is pending, and the weather …

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Film captures mood swings of bipolar disorder

LONDON (Reuters Life!) - After spending two weeks on a sun-drenched island off Jamaica with 12 Ukrainian beauties, British multi-millionaire Paul Downes went off the rails.

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Melbourne now our favourite holiday spot

MELBOURNE has overtaken the Gold Coast as the most popular domestic destination. Which Australian city is your favourite?

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Safety Tips for Ladies

Travelling alone can be daunting enough without having to worry about valuables and security. Yet, this is a reality that every lone traveler has to face. For women, especially, security is of paramount importance. There are a few simple steps that can help towards this factor.

Always pick a hotel that is situated in a bustling neighborhood. If there are lots of restaurants, night clubs, late night stores etc it is better, because there will always be people around. Picking a smaller hotel in this area is also a good idea. The staff will get to know you better and will be more alert to strangers hanging around the premises.

Don’t take a room that you are not comfortable with. Try to keep away from those that are close to the emergency exit and pick one that is closer to the elevator. Even if you have just come off of a long and grueling flight, do not settle for any room. Make the extra effort to find the right room.
Exploring cities can be fun and getting lost also has a bit of to it. However, you should always carry a map with you. Run through the map before hand and familiarize yourself with certain key landmarks and their proximities to each other and your hotel.

Lock up all your valuables in the hotel safe. You should also split up your cash; put some in your handbag, wallet, secret compartment in your luggage, etc. This will minimize your loss in case one of them is stolen.

‘Show proof or apologise’ Vell Paari told

PUTRAJAYA (May 26, 2010): Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein has thrown a challenge to MIC president Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu’s son, Vell Paari, to show proof that Umno was behind the Gerakan Anti Samy Vellu (GAS) campaign.

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Special pass for domestic workers accompanying tourists

PUTRAJAYA: Beginning today, domestic workers accompanying foreign tourists who have to apply for visa to enter Malaysia will be issued with a special pass.

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De Vere Hotels names head of marketing

De Vere Hotels and Resorts has appointed Kirstie Yates to the new position of head of marketing.

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