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| Check in "Zighy Stardust: We are big fans of the the Six Senses Zighy Bay, a luxury resort on Oman’s Mussandam coast. Set between the mountains and the sea, the resort manages to combine the luxurious and the holistic with aplomb. | ||
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| Ski Slopes in Iran "Two imposing boulders framed a narrow steep drop. Below, the allure of knee-deep, soft dry powder called to my skis. The only way was down. I took a deep breath… and jumped. | ||
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 Bangkok Bonanza "The Oriental City of Angels sweeps you off your feet with its diversity, its ‘bargain sales’ and its cuisine — never mind its seedy reputation. The Thai school of philosophy encourages followers to live each day as if it were their last; a testament to the insurmountable hospitality and kindness that Bangkok is noted for. | ||
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 Cairo, the Real Picture "If everything you know about Cairo originates from pretty picture postcards of pyramids, date palms and undisturbed desert stretches, it’s high time you ditched those postcards. | ||
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 Next hot tourist destination: Afghanistan? "BAMIYAN, Afghanistan - Only the hardiest, or foolhardiest, of tourists make it to Afghanistan these days. News of suicide attacks, kidnappings and the resurgent Taliban have eclipsed the desire among any but the most intrepid travelers to see the stunning vistas and archaeological treasures that once drew visitors here each year. | ||
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 48 hours in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia "KOTA KINABALU - Got 48 hours to explore Kota Kinabalu, a seaside city that also boasts a tropical jungle and an impressive mountain park nearby? | ||
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 Travel Picks: Top 10 trains around the world "SYDNEY - Traveling by train can be a drag—or convert you to rail travel for the rest of your life. Web site Askmen.com has come up with a list of the top 10 trains around the world, rating them on attributes like amenities, comfort, convenient routes, reasonable fares, and technology. Reuters has not endorsed this list. | ||
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| Some travelers change plans due to swine "NEW YORK – Some travelers are sticking with planned trips to Mexico despite the swine flu scare, but others are postponing vacations or switching to the Caribbean or sunny beaches elsewhere. | ||
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