Singapore gives Vegas a run for the money
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Although it has just two resort-casinos, the island-nation of Singapore is on pace to generate more gaming revenue than all of Las Vegas. Read more »
Travel photo of the day: A golden dragon for the New Year
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From dragons to lanterns to fireworks, the Chinese New Year brings not only good luck, but also stunning images. Read more »
Drought led to demise of ancient city of Angkor
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The ancient city of Angkor — the most famous monument of which is the breathtaking ruined temple of Angkor Wat — might have collapsed due to valiant but ultimately failed efforts to battle drought, scientists find. Read more »
Spas, massage parlors shut down in Maldives
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Bending to Islamists opposed to spas and massage parlors, Maldives' president on Friday ordered them closed, even those catering to tourists at exclusive resorts. Read more »
Elephants race, play soccer in Nepal festival
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Soccer-playing elephants, racing pachyderms, even an elephant beauty pageant complete with nail polish: It was all part of an elephant-themed festival in Nepal to promote conservation awareness and tourism. Read more »
Vacationing with Thailand's elephants
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Guests volunteering at the Elephant Nature Park don't have phone service or television, and Internet access is limited to a single area. But what they get instead of TV is ele-vision, all day long. Read more »
Hong Kong Disneyland hopes for expansion magic
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With a new theme area that makes guests feel as if they're being shrunk to the size of a toy, Hong Kong Disneyland hopes to boost the number of visitors to a magic kingdom the performance of which to date has been less than dazzling. Read more »
Hong Kong Disneyland hopes for expansion magic
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With a new theme area that makes guests feel as if they're being shrunk to the size of a toy, Hong Kong Disneyland hopes to boost the number of visitors to a magic kingdom the performance of which to date has been less than dazzling. Read more »
Thai elephant park reopens in sign of recovery
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A huge work force in Thailand was back on the job Tuesday: the elephants famous for carrying tourists through the country's ancient capital. Read more »
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Explore an unexpected Southeast Asian city
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Kuala Lumpur, the bustling metropolis of Malaysia, is a place where past and present coexist at a crossroads of many cultures. Read more »
