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NY party bus smoking, literally

Smoking is banned in New York bars and restaurants, but it is permitted on a party bus offered by the owners of the Rusty Knot, a somewhat remotely situated bar. 25 March 2010 08:09


Nugget of truth in prospector's tale

Michael Gebicki goes in search for gold and fortune in Canada's Yukon River region. 24 March 2010 06:00


48 Hours in Hollywood

It's been half a century since Hollywood's Golden Age and once again, Tinseltown is aiming to recapture its former glamour and magic. 12 March 2010 03:23


Ground Zero hotel attracts 9/11 tourists

Looking down into the construction site covering the 6,5 hectares where the World Trade Centre once stood, some might see a place shadowed by death. 10 March 2010 04:00


Top 10 famous movie hotels

While most travellers can only dream of getting an Oscar or being on the silver screen, anyone can pretend to be a star at US hotels where countless movie scenes have been shot. 08 March 2010 07:06


Want more legroom on flights?

Continental Airlines, the No. 4 US airline, will soon begin charging customers for seats with extra legroom on its flights worldwide. 04 March 2010 02:09


Chicago: Your kind of town

The city-on-the-lake may come second in certain departments - second biggest city in the US, second busiest airport in the world - but when it comes to culture, it stands as tall as its Willis Tower, writes Daphne Beames. 01 March 2010 06:00


Swine flu, economic crisis hurt Mexico tourism

The H1N1 swine flu and the global financial crisis has sent 1,1 million fewer tourists to Mexico in 2009. 20 February 2010 03:52


Whistler goes for Olympic gold

Skiing at the Canadian resort of Whistler has been transformed by a breathtaking lift spanning two facing mountain tops. 18 February 2010 07:52


New Orleans readies for Mardi Gras

New Orleans residents are preparing to party once again at the city's legendary Carnival festivities. 17 February 2010 02:48