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4 RP sites in Top 10 in ‘Nature’s Wonders’ search
Four of the country’s top tourist spots have made it to the Top 10 list in the worldwide search for the “Seven Wonders of Nature.”
Jet cancels Delhi-HK flights, for now
Delay in Boeing delivery may have prompted the decision. Even as domestic carriers are lobbying hard to fly abroad in an effort to utilise capacity better, Mumbai-based full service carrier Jet Airways has deferred the commencement of its Delhi-Ho...
MANILA OCEAN PARK OPENS
Manila Ocean Park, the PhPhP1-billion marine park constructed by Singaporean and Malaysian investors at the back of Quirino Grandstand at Rizal Park, opened on 29th February 2008.
Finnair to increase India flights; plans services to Bangalore, Chennai
Mumbai: Nordic carrier Finnair, buoyed by increasing revenues from its India operations, will increase the number of flights to India on Saturdays and add new destinations in addition to Mumbai and Delhi.
Rail traffic between Delhi and Rajasthan restored
NEW DELHI: Rail traffic between Delhi and various destinations in Rajasthan was restored on Saturday with eight trains resuming their services after being suspended for nearly two weeks due to Gujjar agitation demanding ST status for the community.
Clouds, dog disrupt flights at Mumbai
MUMBAI: To make a safe landing at Mumbai airport during the monsoon, it appears, is a Herculean task that requires tons of patience in the cockpit as the pilot gears up to wait for hours as well as a lot of precious aviation fuel.
Jet fuel turns cheaper, but airlines refuse to oblige
New Delhi/Mumbai, June 5: Airlines today baulked at the prospect of fare revision following the cut in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices by oil marketing companies.
Manila has more for the tourist than you think...
Manila Philippines Manila is a huge bustling city that never seems to sleep. It is overflowing with cars, buses and trucks, honking horns and all driving four abreast in three lanes, which can be a bit intimidating at first, but somehow they know...
Renaissance Makati City Hotel Manila
Radiating the warmth and vibrancy of the Philippines, the Renaissance Makati City Hotel Manila envelopes guests in supreme comfort and care. Located within the upscale Greenbelt area in Ayala Center, this premier hotel is near a wealth of trendy b...
Rizal Park!
Rizal Park is like an oasis for relaxation and fun in the midst of Manila and situated next to Intramuros. Rizal Park has gardens, historical markers, plazas, a grand stadium, an observatory, an open-air concert hall, an artists' sanctuary, a ligh...
Puerto Princesa’s “underground river” gets booster from British envoy
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, June 03 (PNA) -- The city government’s campaign to include Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park (PPSRNP), famously known as “Underground River” got a shot in the arm from the British envoy to the Philippines, no l...
Are airlines saving the best deals for their own websites?
The emergence of travel agency sites such as Expedia, Orbitz, and Travelocity signified the first wave of booking airfares online. Then the pre-eminence of travel search engines such as Kayak, Mobissimo, and SideStep heralded the second wave. But ...
Nayong Pilipino sa Clark
A newly-opened tourist destination which is now attracting hordes of visitors and tourists is the Nayong Pilipino Sa Clark Expo located inside the Clark Freeport Zone in Pampanga.
New flight service to Chennai
TIRUCHI: Paramount Airways has taken steps to consolidate its position in the south. It has decided to introduce twice-a-day service on the Tiruchi-Chennai-Tiruchi sector from the second week of July.
Paper tickets permanently grounded 1 June
Airlines across the globe will stop issuing paper tickets this Monday and give way to the internet, saving the struggling industry billions of euro a year.
Jet Airways Connects 3 Cities With Daily Flights Mumbai To San Francisco Via Shanghai
Jet Airways, India's premier international airline will commence its daily services from Mumbai to San Francisco via Shanghai, effective June 14, 2008. Jet Airways will thus become the first Indian carrier to operate daily non-stop flights to Shan...
A Few Things To Note About Flying In and Out of Thailand
If you live in North America, finding a cheap destination is a big priority this year. Thailand represents a killer deal and it is very friendly towards Americans. If you are going for the first time, however, there is something you need to know a...
The wide world of web
Internet social networking and self-help travel websites are drastically changing the holiday planning landscape, says Stephen Kaufer, the founder of the world's largest online travel advisory service said on Thursday. By surfing the Web, travelle...
American Airlines to charge for checked baggage
Passengers will be charged $15 for their first piece of luggage. The airline, blaming high fuel costs, also plans other fee hikes, domestic flight cutbacks and layoffs.
Debate rages over hotel's alcohol ban
A decision to ban the sale of alcohol at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in the Egyptian capital, Cairo, has sparked a debate in the country.