Different by design Nov 11, 2009
Rather, its in the unincorporated township of Paradise, as are McCarran Airport and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). That jurisdictional tidbit is not insignificant. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Kangaroo Island - Best for Holidays Nov 11, 2009
Kangaroo Island is an unspoiled paradise separated from the rest of South Australia by only 15km of sea but a world away from daily cares and with a gentle pace to life. Here you will find striking coastal scenery and safe, sandy beaches, dense mallee bush and rolling green hills, busy little fishing towns and peaceful havens. (Suite101.com)
Luxury-home sales gathering steam in Valley as deals abound Nov 10, 2009
Sales of luxury homes in Paradise Valley and portions of Scottsdale are picking up, largely because of dramatic price discounts that have prompted all-out bidding wars. It s out-of-state buyers, it s in-state buyers but what s selling are the deals, said Rusty Davis, a luxury-home specialist with Russ Lyon Sotheby s International Realty. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Cold War nostalgia Nov 10, 2009
In July, Der Spiegel, Germany's premier weekly newsmagazine, called it "Mallorca by the Spree" -- the Spree River, that is -- and "little more than a beer-drenched tourist paradise.". Happy anniversary. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Escape your family for the holidays Nov 10, 2009
iReporter Lulis Leal snapped this photo of a Christmas vacation she took at at Paradise Island in the Bahamas ... "It's like everybody's home with their family so we've got the whole beach to ourselves. It's like our own little private paradise," said, adding that her mother sometimes gently teased her about going away instead of visiting her for the holidays. (CNN -- Travel)
Weddings and Honeymoons in Sri Lank... Nov 9, 2009
Other couples choose to honeymoon or celebrate an anniversary in paradise. Being a multi-cultural society, many different marriage traditions are practiced, which means that whatever your faith, you will not be disappointed - Christian church weddings, both Catholic and Protestant; an authentic Buddhist (or Kandyan) wedding, featuring traditional dancers, drummers - and caparisoned elephants if you wish; the Hindu wedding with its many rituals; the lavish Muslim wedding; and a simple customized... (Suite101.com)
"The September Issue" Nov 8, 2009
Briefly, though, this new documentary from the co-director of "Paradise Lost," "Brother's Keeper" and explores the epic-scale, endlessly complicated story of one of the largest lawsuits in history ... It reminds me of our earlier film, "Paradise Lost" [about the dubious conviction of the on murder charges], when co-director Bruce Sinofsky and I were so flabbergasted at what was going down that we'd pull the judge aside, or the prosecutor, and ask them, "Are you guys kidding?" It became very... (Salon)
Vacationing in Lovely... North Korea? Nov 7, 2009
And yet such developments should not come as a shock, argued Cockerell over a microbrewed ale (70 cents) in Pyongyang's downtown Paradise Bar. "Foreign reporting on the D.P.R.K. is macro in scale it's always, 'But aren't they testing nuclear weapons up there?' Subtle changes in the lives of Koreans don't fit the reporting paradigm; those changes are considered too trivial." Not by everyone, surely. (Time.com)
The other Paris Nov 7, 2009
Paradise is the suitably ironic name of the housing project in the fictional suburb of Paris where Doria lives ... Paradise is a place where people look after each other, neighbors bringing Doria and her mom bags of groceries and slipping in 20 euro notes. (Salon)
Canada's secret slopes Nov 7, 2009
Our favorite: the old mining shack turned dining room in Paradise Basin that's accessible only by snowmobile. lift tickets $68. (CNN)
United States Claims #1 Spot For First Time as World's Top Country Brand Nov 6, 2009
- Canada Holds on to Second Spot and Australia Slips to Number Three - - Global Study Expanded to Cover Regional Rankings Including Asia Pacific, Sub-Sahara Africa and the Americas. This category remains one with tremendous potential not only for tourism but investment, trade and policy. (Canada Newswire)
Calle 13 wins 5 Latin Grammys in Las Vegas Nov 6, 2009
Performance highlights also included Spanish singer Alejandro Sanz and Alicia Keys singing her "Looking for Paradise," Spanish folk rocker Natalia Jimenez of La Quinta Estacion belting out "Me Dueles," and Juan Gabriel's medley of hits with a mariachi band and folkloric dancers in colorful skirts. The "Divo of Juarez" was honored with the Latin Recording Academy's person of the year award the night before. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Tragedy to farce in tale of the wall Nov 6, 2009
Just as some easterners long for their lost paradise, many westerners think they would have been better off without reunification. In the recent federal elections, the big winner was Die Linke, the Left Party, which has grown out of the former communist ruling party of the GDR. In western Germany, the Left Party got 8 per cent; in eastern Germany, 26 per cent, more than the Social Democratic Party of former chancellors Willy Brandt, Helmut Schmidt and Gerhard Schroeder. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Southern war Nov 6, 2009
Thailand seems about as far from the Taliban as you can get, yet just a short distance from its golden tourist beaches and paradise islands, an insurgency has been raging for five years. Someone is killed on average every day in the provinces on the country's southern border with Malaysia, where a shadowy group of Islamist extremists are stirring up a deepening sectarian divide. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Paradise on the Persian Gulf Nov 6, 2009
Along the Strait of Hormuz, where the waters narrow to just 20 miles between the southern coast of Iran and the northern tip of , lies rugged beauty of the Musandam peninsula -- a pristine paradise located in the heart of the Middle East. Along the Strait of Hormuz, where the waters narrow to just 20 miles between the southern coast of Iran and the northern tip of Arabia, lies rugged beauty of the Musandam peninsula -- a pristine paradise located in the heart of the Middle East. (ABC News)
I-Team: Dental Board Spends Thousands in Travel Nov 5, 2009
Among the tourists bound for paradise were 10 professionals traveling on the public's dime. They're members and staff of the Nevada State Board of Dental Examiners and their destination was Waikiki. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
No price hikes for Mango Nov 5, 2009
Last Updated: 07:27am 05 Nov 2009. Life Insurance Quote. (iAfrica.com)
Hong Kong Disneyland May See Woes Mount With Plan to Build Shanghai Park Nov 5, 2009
The city will develop new tourist attractions, including the Hong Kong National Geopark, and promote itself as a shoppers paradise and hub for wine and gourmet foods, said , secretary for commerce and economic development. Recoup by 2029. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
CityCenter hits center stage Nov 4, 2009
For now, though, its a bargain hunters paradise. . (MSNBC -- Travel)
Oxford Circus gets nip/tuck Nov 3, 2009
Last Updated: 07:53am 03 Nov 2009. R3,000 free @ Prestige Casino. (iAfrica.com)
Mauritius, air/5 nights, from $2,195 Nov 3, 2009
Swim, snorkel, and relax on this paradise in the heart of the Indian Ocean. More from Budget Travel. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Day Hikes in Phoenix Nov 3, 2009
Directions: From the intersection of Tatum Boulevard and McDonald Drive in Paradise Valley, head east on Tatum. The first right is Echo Canyon, which leads to the parking lot. (Suite101.com)
Snake Eyes for Hard-Hit Las VegasThe land of glitz and luxury is still reeling from the financial crisis. Nov 3, 2009
Super-Sizing Paradise. Over the last two decades, no other American city grew as quickly as Las Vegas. (ABC News)
› SA's best beaches? Nov 1, 2009
Ideal conditions for a surfer often involve uncomfortable conditions for everybody else and the nature bunnys paradise will fall far short of the fashionistas expectations ... Kosi Bay, on the north-east corner of South Africas coastline (very close to Mozambique) is a paradise for eco-tourists. (iAfrica.com)
Nostalgia, chic mix well in Sunny Isles Nov 1, 2009
The wealthy vacationed at the Eden Roc or Fontainebleau hotels in Miami Beach proper, but for the average postwar families, motel row in Sunny Isles - with its steel-drum bands, shuffleboard tournaments, and beachside jukeboxes - was paradise enough. But the 1980s saw motels begin to shutter, as interest gravitated to South Beach. (Boston Globe)
Revitalized Bradenton brims with artistic flair Nov 1, 2009
Around the Bend Nature Tours Naturalist Karen Fraley and her guides offer interactive and interpretive outdoor adventures in places like the 487-acre Robinson Preserve, with its nest of federally protected bald eagles, and Emerson Point Park, a birders paradise and home to the largest remaining Native American temple mound on Tampa Bay. Fun activities for groups, families. (Boston Globe)
Ways to the Glades Nov 1, 2009
When Big Cypress Swamp was designated a national preserve, the Butchers were grandfathered into paradise. But all wasn t well. (Boston Globe)
The Maldives: The Incredible Sinking Paradise Oct 31, 2009
The Incredible Sinking Paradise ... The Maldives, a paradise of islands in the Indian Ocean, worries that rising sea levels will put the country underwater within a century ... At the high-end there are two Four Seasons resorts, with rooms fashioned in luxury thatched-roof style, and a new W Hotel on North Ari Atoll brings an urban, modern feel to nature's paradise. (ABC News)
Top Honeymoon Destinations Oct 31, 2009
Perfect Paradise in the Caribbean. While no one should need to be told that the Caribbean is a great Honeymoon spot, the regions very popularity and Honeymoon-perfect conditions make it hard to leave off the list. (Suite101.com)
Los Cabos Thanksgiving package from $875 Oct 31, 2009
It is in this dreamy paradise where you will find famous gargantuan rock formations, such as The Arch, turtle release programs for the animal lovers, 1,200-foot diving sites, and rich marine life. If youre already feeling the early chill of winter, Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa has a fantastic deal that is sure to warm your toes this Thanksgiving break. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Top College Spring Break 2010 Desti... Oct 30, 2009
South Padre is a beach lover's paradise, with hundreds of miles of some of the most beautiful sandy beaches int he U.S. and lots of water activity. Like Panama City, South Padre island has become quite a party spot, which has its advantages and disadvantages. (Suite101.com)
On the road again ... forever: Realignment could mean travel to end of the world Oct 30, 2009
Smallest: Alpine 294, Hearne 294, Paradise 294, Elysian Fields 296, Ballinger 299, Jacksboro 299. Region I. (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
Timeline: Liberia Oct 30, 2009
Providence] will miraculously make Liberia a paradise. President J J Roberts, 1847. (BBC News -- Africa)
U.N. Vote Condemns U.S. Embargo on Cuba Oct 29, 2009
missme4, if that were true it would be Americans lining up to pay thousands of dollars to risk a 90 mile crossing in treacherous seas in rickety boats, all for the hope of landing in the "workers paradise" of Cuba. But that's not what's happening, is it. (CBS News -- World)
Do you have a favorite Caribbean getaway? Oct 29, 2009
While my friend is traveling to this Dutch-governed island mainly to do a bit of scuba diving over the winter, she appears to be headed to Paradise at just the right time. Her early December departure will put her there at the tail end of the off season, when hotel rates are still reduced. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Early-season Caribbean savings from $97/night Oct 29, 2009
Consider heading to the Atlantis, Paradise Island resort in the Bahamas. Now through December 15, this top-of-the-line resort is offering an irresistible Sun, Fun, and Romance package that will allow lovebirds to enjoy Atlantis great amenities and restaurants. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Timeline: Cubs ownership Oct 28, 2009
Jan. 14, 2009: At the owners meetings in Paradise Valley, Ariz. Kenney says he hopes to have the sale completed by Opening Day 2009. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
New home for Swiss bears Oct 27, 2009
A short flight to paradise. check out our fantastic packages to the Indian Ocean islands. (iAfrica.com)
* Back to the polluting world Oct 27, 2009
Conlin, a journalist who writes for BusinessWeek, was obsessed with reality shows: The Bachelorette, Paradise Hotel, Temptation Island. One day, in the depths of Bridezillas, she looked over and saw Bella wasnt just sitting next to her X she was watching intently. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Beyond the barbed wire of the DMZ Oct 26, 2009
Beyond the barbed wire: the accidental paradise of the DMZ - CNN.com ... Beyond the barbed wire: the accidental paradise of the DMZ ... Formed after the Armistice Agreement in 1953, the thin ribbon of land between the two countries that are still technically at war is one of the most heavily armed areas in the world, but it has also become an accidental paradise for wildlife. (CNN -- International)
Where to Dine in Singapore Orchar... Oct 26, 2009
Oriental Grandeur Taste Paradise. From stunning Chinese carvings right down to their luscious garnishes, no detail has been overlooked at this opulent and charming restaurant. (Suite101.com)
Parenting, like travel, brings joy and despair Oct 26, 2009
Rain gathered in the warm black clouds of evening as pigs and chickens and children scuttled and stared at the big pink car splashing its way through paradise ... Just a few years earlier, outside your door, the same dirt road had been strewn with the bodies of hundreds of Balinese, murdered by unknown neighbours in the night during the swift and bloody purge of paradise in 1965. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Twenty years later: Why the Berlin Wall fell: Swaminathan S A Aiyar Oct 25, 2009
Communist governments there pledged to create a paradise for workers, who would be freed from exploitative Capitalists and instead work for the state, which would give them full employment and welfare ... Problem: this supposed paradise was imposed at gun-point ... These elitists would deservedly be decimated, but the masses would get equality and fabulous benefits in paradise. (India Times)
Big list of events Oct 23, 2009
Mesquite Branch Library, 4525 Paradise Village Parkway North, Phoenix ... Arizona Broadway Theatre, 7701 W. Paradise Lane, Peoria ... Doubletree Paradise Valley Resort, 5401 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Stress-free Thanksgiving getaways Oct 23, 2009
On dry land, grown ups can relax in the Paradise Mist Spa while the younger crowd can win prizes in the 8,000 square-foot arcade. On Friday, theres a Sunset Parade, tree-lighting ceremony (where tropicool Santa will be visiting in his swim trunks). (MSNBC -- Travel)
10 Reasons to Visit Yanesen Oct 23, 2009
3 EXPO This vintage-shopper's paradise stocks bowling shirts and fur coats, classic Japanese toys and charmingly outdated telephones. Tel: (81-3) 3824-6899, 4-26-30 Ikenohata. (Time.com)
The Young Couple and the Sea Oct 22, 2009
A Snorkeler's Paradise ... One of the many fantastic things about living aboard a sailboat in the tropics is that your backyard is a snorkeling paradise ... A Snorkeler's Paradise. (Slate)
Matthew Gilbert’s Critic’s Corner Oct 22, 2009
Deep Fried Paradise 10 p.m., Travel Channel. Is that code for open bar. (Boston Globe)
Judge orders retrial in Travolta extortion case (AP) Oct 22, 2009
Official Nassau Paradise Island Travel Site. Order a Free Guide Now. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Top picks for big-value, buzz-worthy vacations Oct 21, 2009
Hop to Paradise Valley before mid-month, stay at the Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort & Spa for $169 (peak price is $415), and get a $150 watsu aquatic massage for $100 (480-948-2100; sanctuaryoncamelback. com). (MSNBC -- Travel)
Big Fall deals Oct 21, 2009
Hotels can make vacation-at-home feel like paradise ... But a quick trip in your car can take you the paradise around the corner ... The "Great Escape" offer at the Intercontinental Montelucia Resort & Spa in Paradise Valley provides a $100 credit to be used anywhere on the property, including Joya Spa, Prado restaurant and Kasbah Pool Bar and Grille. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
BBC goes potty over Humpty Dumpty Oct 20, 2009
October 20, 2009 - 3:05PM. Should Humpty Dumpty be put together again or should children learn early to get used to disappointment. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Top Ten Things to do on the Gold Co... Oct 19, 2009
Along the coast of southern Queensland, particularly in Surfers Paradise, the beaches are world famous and one of the ... With an adventure playground, rope course and Science Zone, there is enough to fill a full day (or more) at this amazing location just minutes south of Surfers Paradise ... In amongst the frenetic partying, shopping, theme parks and adventure, visitors will find the Gold Coast is also a golf-lovers paradise. (Suite101.com)
Dawn in Damascus Oct 17, 2009
One could enter paradise only once he wanted to save himself for the one above. MORE ON DAMASCUS. (Concierge.com)
Amtrak: Reviving southern MT route could cost $1B Oct 17, 2009
Strohmaier said it is no surprise that such a route would attract many riders _ possibly from Glendive, Miles City, Billings, Forsyth, Livingston, Bozeman, Helena, Missoula and Paradise. According to the report, "restoration of the North Coast Hiawatha would provide a passenger rail option that does not exist today, as well as creating a safe and environmentally friendly travel option for the three million annual visitors to Yellowstone National Park.". (Montana Standard, MT)
Kariba: One of the World's Largest ... Oct 17, 2009
The scenery in the area also makes it a photographer's paradise. Kariba is among the four largest man-made lakes in the world and the second largest in Africa. (Suite101.com)
Reportlinker Adds Global Infomercials Industry Oct 17, 2009
Eastern China: Direct Marketer's Paradise 39. Ray of Hope for Smaller Enterprises During the Financial Crisis 39. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Bali escapes tide of recession Oct 16, 2009
Its distinctive landscape of terraced rice fields on volcanic slopes leading to white sand beaches and renowned surf, epitomizes a tropical paradise ... Author of A Patch of Paradise, a book about relocating from Sydney to Bali with her husband and children, Grant believes that the general economic malaise and Bali particulars has factored in the MICE retreat. (Asia Times Online)
Mt. Rainier National Park USA in Sp... Oct 16, 2009
Its 236,000 acres of pristine wilderness are a paradise for hikers and mountain climbers ... Along the road from Longmire to Paradise, at the base of Mount Rainier, Narada Falls is a spectacular sight, with the Paradise River cascading 168 feet off a ledge ... At Paradise, the Henry M. Jackson Memorial Visitor Center has information and maps for many hikes up Mount Rainier, such as the steep 5-mile Skyline Trail to Panorama Point for spectacular views. (Suite101.com)
'Best Experience in the World' Winner Vanishes Oct 16, 2009
Southall's prize would be to on a paradise island in Australia's Great Barrier Reef for six months and get paid $110,000 to do it. His only requirement would be to write a weekly blog on his experience. (ABC News)
Spending by SRP leaders on travel, dinners spurs concern Oct 15, 2009
Williams' business expenses on the trip included charges at Jazz Emporium, Daiquiri Paradise and other clubs. He reimbursed SRP for $82 he put on his company credit card at a nightclub named after magazine publisher Larry Flynt, expense reports show. (AZCentral -- News)
Makaha, the Undiscovered Jewel of O... Oct 15, 2009
Kayaks can be rented at Paradise Isle Kamaaina on Farrington Highway and taken to Makaha Beach. Golfing at Makaha Resort and Golf Club. (Suite101.com)
Adirondack park escapes from $129 a night Oct 14, 2009
The dealEncompassing a vast wooded region in northern New York State, the Adirondack Mountains are a paradise for outdoor adventurers with more than 2,000 miles of hiking trails, picturesque lakes, and stunning mountain vistas. Head here during the fall season, after the summer crowds and mosquitoes disperse, and enjoy off-season rates as low as $129/night. (MSNBC -- Travel)
New bag rules for Virgin Oct 14, 2009
we've got great deals to paradise. New bag rules for Virgin. (iAfrica.com)
Disney Executive George Kalogridis Named President of the Disneyland Resort Oct 13, 2009
The Resort's three hotels are the 948-room Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, the 970-room Disneyland Hotel and the 489-room Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel. With 20,000 Cast Members, the Disneyland Resort is Orange County's largest employer and a $3. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
