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Hawaii: The US "Aloha" state
Christopher Lombardi, Special publications, Published on 26/02/2018
» Of the hundreds of islands that make up the Hawaiian Archipelago, eight main islands--Ni'ihau, Kaua'i, O'ahu, Moloka'i, Lana'i, Kaho'olawe, Maui and Hawai'i (the "Big Island") -- comprise what’s known the world over as Hawaii. But despite its status as the 50th US state, there is more than 4,000 kilometres of Pacific Ocean between Hawaii and its closest neighbour, California.
Festive fun in Bangkok
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 30/11/2017
» From now until early January, anyone can enjoy Christmas celebrations at various shopping malls in Bangkok, such as CentralWorld, Central Embassy and Central Chidlom department stores in Pathumwan.
Grand Canyon, USA: Holidays just don't get any deeper
Christopher Lombardi, Special publications, Published on 14/07/2017
» One of the crown jewels of the U.S. parks system and an internationally renowned icon of the American Southwest, <a href="https://www.nps.gov/grca/index.htm">Grand Canyon National Park</a> was established in 1919 to showcase and preserve the gargantuan desert chasm whose age is estimated at around two million years. The visually stunning landmark and UNESCO World Heritage site slices 445 kilometres through the Arizona desert, plunging 1.5 km at its deepest and <a href="https://www.google.co.th/maps/@36.5094284,-112.5385201,3a,75y,253.94h,80.49t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sAF1QipPFiU0qhg53mHv4JF1C2ScRiLkYk12zdLczffKC!3e27!6shttps:%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipPFiU0qhg53mHv4JF1C2ScRiLkYk12zdLczffKC%3Dw203-h100-k-no-pi0-ya232.49998-ro-0-fo100!7i7168!8i3584">varying in width from one-half to 30 km</a>. The <a href="https://www.google.co.th/maps/@36.8167463,-111.6524053,371a,35y,295.55h,44.95t/data=!3m1!1e3?hl=en%22">strikingly stratified walls</a> of its three main gorges display a geological record that spans the four main eras of Earth's evolutionary history, from the Precambrian to the Cainozoic.
Final approach: World’s most intriguing holiday arrivals
Christopher Lombardi, Special publications, Published on 11/07/2017
» Riding the glide path into <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFfBRnA74dA">Queenstown Airport</a> offers a simply awesome view of New Zealand's magical South Island landscape of majestic mountains, shimmering lakes and mighty rivers. Once in town, there’s a seemingly endless list of trekking and adventure activities to fill your SD card to the brim with holiday snaps.
Magical Banff: Canada’s postcard-perfect eco-destination
Christopher Lombardi, Special publications, Published on 11/07/2017
» Located in Canada’s Alberta province, the picturesque resort town of Banff is nestled within the scenic <a href="www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/ab/banff">Banff National Park</a>, which includes the far northern Rocky Mountain peaks of Mt. Rundle and Mt. Cascade. The 6,500-kilometre reserve comprises lush parkland, shadow-shrouded canyons, glistening lakes, and is home to an abundance of forest wildlife such as the majestic elk and grizzly bears.
Wanderlust on wheels
Christopher Lombardi, Special publications, Published on 11/07/2017
» Mindful of the estimated 650 million Persons with Disabilities (PWD) worldwide, these popular tourist destinations have gone the extra mile to empower the PWD holidaymaker, and help make world travel an experience everyone can enjoy.
DUBLIN: Multi-faceted gem of the Emerald Isle
Christopher Lombardi, Special publications, Published on 02/06/2017
» Located in the heart of the city, <a href="http://twistedsifter.com/2016/02/the-long-room-trinity-college-library-dublin/" target="_blank"><b>Trinity College</b></a> is an ideal spot to start off your Dublin tour. Founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I, Trinity is Ireland's oldest university and houses some of the country's most cherished cultural treasures, while notable alumni include authors Jonathan Swift, Oscar Wilde, Bram Stoker and playwright Samuel Beckett. Among the ancient manuscripts and relics displayed in the awe-inspiring 18th-century <a href="http://twistedsifter.com/2016/02/the-long-room-trinity-college-library-dublin/" target="_blank"><b>Long Room</b></a> are the Book of Kells, the Books of Durrow and Armagh, as well as an an ancient Irish harp.
A lush ride
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 01/06/2017
» When I was new to mountain biking, Phu Khae Botanical Garden in Saraburi was one of my favourite places to ride at weekends.
Heart pounding adventure holidays you need to experience
Christopher Lombardi, Special publications, Published on 26/05/2017
» If museum meandering and souvenir hunting lack the excitement you crave in a vacation, check out these thrill-packed destinations guaranteed to enrich your view of the world and leave you breathless.
Tourism to grow
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 23/06/2016
» International tourist arrivals during the third quarter will grow 14% from the same period of last year although it is the low season.