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The Shetland Islands may be the most northerly part of Britain, but from January to March, they're ruled by Vikings. Norway lost Shetland to the Scots in 1468, but the islanders have never forgotten their roots. Since the early 19th century, Shetlanders have celebrated Up Helly Aa, a fire...
Bombay may be india's hippest city, but until recently finding a decent international restaurant outside the top hotels was a challenge. Visitors wanting a change from local cuisine and hotel food resorted to fast-food chains or pseudo-Chinese diners, where the ubiquitous "Chicken Manchurian" provided a spectacular example...
Kuala Lumpur and "cool hotels" are not often mentioned in the same breath, but the reopening of the eight-year-old Hotel Maya, after a $10 million makeover, may change that. The hotel is in the busy heart of the Malaysian capital, but top local architect Sonny Chan - a specialist...
Koh Phi Phi, Koh Lanta Yai and Khao Lak - three Thai destinations better known for backpackers and hammock-strewn huts - have unveiled deluxe accommodation in a bid for upmarket business. Their swish new resorts are helping Thailand generate much-needed buzz in the first peak season after the tsunami. Who...
While most non-animated movies steer clear of merchandizing, the studios behind Memoirs of a Geisha ( Columbia, DreamWorks and Spyglass Entertainment) have planned nearly 100 products to accompany the film, which opened in the U.S. last month. Those apprehensive about Geisha trucker hats or beer coasters will be pleasantly surprised...