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Thailand's Pattaya beach could vanish in five years
The popular Pattaya beach in Thailand is eroding at a rate of nearly two meters a year that could lead to its extinction in less than five years, according to Thai scientists.
Blizzard warning prompts emergency school closings in Chicago
7 Hours agoEmergency school closings have been reported from Chicago due to the blizzard warning issued by the National Weather Service.
One-third of US to be affected by deadly winter storm
9 Hours agoA deadly winter storm is likely to affect one third of the US, threatening to lay a potentially deadly path of heavy snow and ice from the Rockies to New England.
Growing chaos at Cairo Airport, tourists scramble to flee Egypt
Today 1:03 AM ESTWith the government blocking Internet and cell phone connections in Egypt for the fifth consecutive day, the scene is one of complete chaos at the Cairo International Airport as tourists flock to escape the growing disturbance in the country.
Egyptian tourism drop could deal devastating economic blow to country
Jan 31, 2011The violent protests in Egypt could deal a major blow to the country’s vital tourism industry, a development that could be economically crushing to the already riot-ravaged country.
Editor's Picks
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Travel & Tourism Industry Driving Economic Recovery In The Americas: ReportMay 21, 2012The WTTC argues that travel and tourism’s contribution to GDP is faster than most other sectors in the Americas and will grow by 3.
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Lifestyles
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‘One Day On Earth’ Debuts Worldwide, Offers Time Capsule Of Our LivesApr 21, 2012Earth Day is this Sunday, and audiences in more than 160 countries across the globe will gather to screen director Kyle Ruddick...
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- Award-Winning Shots From The 2012 Underwater Photo Contest
Where in the World
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Where in the World (54th Edition)May 16, 2012This is the 54th round of our weekly world trivia game at IBTraveler. Do you think you know the world pretty well? Prove it!.
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