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| Places of a Lifetime
In October 1999 National Geographic Traveler showcased 50 of the world's top destinations, places that every curious traveler should visit in a lifetime. Now we're expanding our Places of a Lifetime franchise online, with personal essays on top destinations and the addition of a wealth of timely service information, from insiders' tips on the best places to stay and eat, to great books and music, to recommended walking tours. In our online Places of a Lifetime you'll find both inspiration and practical travel tips, and we plan to add more great cities on a regular basis. | Iraq banks on religious travel
Are the Devout Deterred by Violence? Holy Sites Hope Not, Try to Woo Tourists
By Andrea Stone, USA TODAY - BAGHDAD
Five years after the U.S. invasion of Iraq, nearly all its tourists are Shiite pilgrims from Iran flocking to holy sites in Najaf, Karbala and other southern cities. Last year, more than 500,000 Iranian tourists crossed the border; 160,000 had come by the end of April this year.
A recent tourism conference in Najaf, home to the shrine of the Imam Ali, focused on building hotels and improving services for the devout, who have been less deterred by continuing violence. | 1000 Dutch Delights
Besides Amsterdam, Holland has a lot more to offer. Discover the hidden pleasures of the good life outside the Dutch cities. Find out about the best .... | China keeping Tibet closed to tourists
By TINI TRAN, Associated Press Writer Thu Apr 10, 1:31 PM ET
BEIJING - Chinese authorities jittery about protests during the Mount Everest leg of the Olympic torch relay have abruptly reversed a decision to reopen Tibet to foreign tourists.
Foreigners have not received permits to visit the Himalayan region since deadly anti-government riots broke out in the capital, Lhasa. Tourism authorities announced last week that foreign tour groups would be allowed in on May 1, the start of a three-day national holiday.
Tour operators said Thursday, however, that the Tibetan Tourism Bureau told them this week to stop arranging trips for foreigners. They said the bureau cited the need for safe passage for the torch relay to the summit of Everest, as well as continuing safety concerns in Lhasa. | China Tibet Information Center. Constructed by Intercontinental Pan-Chinese Network Information Technology Co., Ltd., the centre is a comprehensive and leading Internet media focusing specially for Tibet, a mystery on the "Roof of the World" .
Our goal is to provide a window through which people can look more clearly at Tibet, get to know its true face by unveiling the so-called "mystery", and build up a bridge for better communication and understanding between us.
You are welcome to smell, breathe, touch, and feel this pure and mysterious land through our numerous news, stories, photos and videos | | Historic Hotels of America is a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Historic Hotels has identified more than 200 hotels that have faithfully maintained their historic integrity, architecture and ambiance. To be selected for this prestigious program, a hotel must be at least 50 years old, listed in or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places or recognized as having historic significance. | A Kingdom in the Mountains Shares Its Secrets
By SUSAN EMERLING
Published: February 24, 2008
Rounding up artifacts and traditions from the remote country of Bhutan for an exhibition took a years-long effort from a team of experts. | Kenai Alaska Fishing - Fish with top rated Kenai River fishing guide Mark Glassmaker. 15 Years Kenai River Alaska fishing guide veteran. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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