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New limits to Antarctic tourism

US proposals for binding restrictions on Antarctic tourism have been adopted by countries with ties to the region, in a bid to protect the continent's fragile ecosystem. 21 April 2009 07:11


Eco-friendly Portland is green without pretension

The farmers' market is the perfect place to find raspberries, blueberries and blackberries, writes Lauren Kramer. 11 April 2009 06:00


Getting tourists to walk the Obama walk

Washington, which was voted the most walkable city in the United States, has come up with yet another new walking tour to attract visitors. 06 April 2009 10:26


Spring-breakers heed call to avoid Mexico

Tourism is soft across Mexico this spring - a result of the global economic crisis and reports of warring drug cartels. 06 April 2009 08:13


Check your bag? That'll cost you!

Everyone using American Airlines and United Airlines - even people not used to checking bags - is going to have to start following new rules. 28 March 2009 06:00