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Mayan temple damaged in tourist 'apocalypse' frenzy
AFP Relax News, Published on 24/12/2012
» Tourists flocking to Guatemala for "end of the world" parties have damaged an ancient stone temple at Tikal, the largest archeological site and urban center of the Mayan civilization.
Earthlings head to nearest bunker, or bar, at 'world's end'
AFP Relax News, Published on 20/12/2012
» Diehard doomsayers will be scurrying to the nearest shelter in fear of a Mayan prophecy of the world's end Friday, but many more from Delhi to Sydney will ring in the date by partying like there's no tomorrow.
Two years after ash-cloud chaos, Iceland tourism soars
AFP Relax News, Published on 20/12/2012
» According to a report published by the Icelandic Tourist Board, the number of foreign travelers visiting Iceland so far in 2012 has increased by 19.1 percent.
Costa Rica and Ghana among ethical destinations to visit in 2013
AFP Relax News, Published on 18/12/2012
» Ethical Traveler, a non-profit organization based in Berkeley, California, has identified 10 ethical tourism destinations for 2013.
India and Pakistan to make cross-border travel easier
AFP Relax News, Published on 18/12/2012
» Last week India and Pakistan sealed an agreement to ease reciprocal visa restrictions for the first time in the countries' histories.
Sri Lanka, Rio de Janeiro and Seoul top 3 destinations to visit in 2013: British Airways
AFP Relax News, Published on 12/12/2012
» UK-based carrier British Airways asked a panel of experts to compile a list of the top 13 new destinations and popular favorite places to visit in 2013. The experts used company data to determine the hottest destinations for next year.
China island row takes bite out of Japan tourism
AFP Relax News, Published on 06/12/2012
» The sound of Mandarin-speaking tourists and the cash tills they set ringing have become rare in Tokyo's upmarket Ginza district, retailers say, since a flare-up in an island row between China and Japan.
Brazil’s hotel industry booming, just in time for the World Cup and Olympic Games
AFP Relax News, Published on 30/11/2012
» Those wanting to visit Brazil for either the FIFA World Cup in 2014 or the Summer Olympic Games in 2016 will have increasing options for accommodation as the country's hotel industry is currently enjoying the highest level of growth in the region.
Shakespeare's Globe theatre to build indoor venue
AFP Relax News, Published on 29/11/2012
» Shakespeare's Globe theatre in London unveiled plans Tuesday for a neighbouring indoor venue which will stage candlelit plays.
V&A opens new gallery to tell stories of furniture making
AFP Relax News, Published on 29/11/2012
» The Victoria and Albert museum in London is to open a new gallery on Saturday featuring the museum's collection of furniture.