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...Federation of German Banks, which represents the main private-sector banks, has proposed something along these lines already. Rather than calling it a bad bank the banks call it a "mobilization fund." Each bank would park its toxic assets in an account with the government. This way the assets would be off the banks' books but each security would still be associated with its original owner rather than pooled together. "The mobilization fund is not about burdening the taxpayer with all the risks," Klaus-Peter Müller, head of the banking federation, told reporters...
Pound for Pound. The four-star Royal Lancaster hotel, located in London's Hyde Park, has a 100-pound offer Friday through Sunday nights this spring. Snag one of the select 100-pound rooms, and get 100 pounds in credit toward food or drink at either of the Lancaster's two restaurants. Book rooms through April 26. Lancaster Terrace, London...
...spring weekend than on Washington State's Olympic Peninsula on a volunteer vacation? On Saturday, April 18, guests of the Kalaloch Lodge can volunteer with the Clean Coast Alliance to clean up beaches. On Saturday, April 25, voluntourists staying at the Lake Quinault Lodge can help the National Park Service restore a cabin at Olympic National Park; that evening, the lodge will throw a barbecue as a token of its appreciation. Rates for April 17 and 18, at the Kalaloch Lodge, start at $99 per night, including a boxed lunch for two. On the second weekend, at Lake Quinault Lodge...
Even Better, Voluntour in Luxury. The Mandarin Oriental in Miami has a voluntourism program at Everglades National Park - visitors can help with tree planting, recycling projects and exotic plant removal. You start the day with a hearty breakfast, then set out with a boxed lunch for your morning volunteer mission. After lunch, you get a tour of the park. Having done your part for the world, you can spend the next day lounging at the pool, sipping lemonade guilt-free. Rates start at $978 for two nights through April 11, then drop to $798 for two nights through...
...With Their Rates. Hyatt Hotels & Resorts is taking 20% off rates at Hyatt Regency, Grand Hyatt, Andaz and Park Hyatt hotels. For stays in the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean, book by April 8 for travel through June 30. To get the discount at the Park Hyatt, book by April 26 for stays through...