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Travel & tourism, Apr 2009
Obama made homeless
For more than 100 years, American Presidents visiting the Big Apple have stayed in the Astor Suite in the world famous Plaza Hotel on New York's Fifth Avenue - but from now on, Obama will have to find an alternative place in which to lay his hat as the Astor Suite is up for sale for £25 million...
Thu, Apr 30, 2009
Sydney vs melbourne
There is a long-standing rivalry between the Australian cities of Sydney and Melbourne, with Sydneysiders calling their city ‘the capital in everything but name,' and Melbournites fiercely disputing this - TheMoveChannel takes a look at what each city has to offer and which metropolis really reigns supreme...
Thu, Apr 30, 2009
Tracks of my tears
Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister has warned of the difficulty walking the famous Kokoda Track, following the deaths of two Australians earlier this month...
Thu, Apr 30, 2009
Brits warned off mexico
Following the outbreak of swine flu, British holidaymakers are being warned not to travel to Mexico unless absolutely necessary - and some travel agents are preparing to fly all of their customers back from the country should they wish to return home...
Wed, Apr 29, 2009
Tassie: you little devil
Now recognised as an ecological treasure, Tasmania is no longer bedevilled by its provincial image and property on the island is sought after...
Wed, Apr 29, 2009
Speed reduction on fraser island
The speed limit on Fraser Island, one of Australia's popular tourist destinations, will be reduced as a result of the fatal accident last week which killed British backpacker Ian Davy...
Wed, Apr 29, 2009
Boosting demand for brazil
UK demand for property in Brazil could grow on the back of the Brazilian tourist board's (Embratur) attempts to increase British tourism levels in the country...
Wed, Apr 29, 2009
Cambodia opens to foreigners
Foreigners may be able to purchase property in Cambodia for the first time following the proposal of new legislation by the country's Government - but they will still be limited to apartments, houses and condominiums above the second floor...
Tue, Apr 28, 2009
Tower of strength
One of Italy's most famous landmarks, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, is undergoing a major restoration operation to recondition its marble and stonework - and the good news is it's here to stay - with experts pronouncing it safe to stand for the next 300 years...
Tue, Apr 28, 2009
Art deco marineland closes
Thousands of people took the opportunity to say goodbye to Napier, New Zealand's Marineland yesterday before it shut its doors for the last time...
Mon, Apr 27, 2009