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Samoan airline hails success of 'fare-weight' system

A tiny Samoan airline that is the first to introduce a fare system based on passengers' weight hailed the success of its policy Wednesday and predicted it would become a global norm.

South African ports of entry processed half a million over Easter weekend

Over 500 000 people were processed in and out of South Africa at all national ports of entry during the Easter weekend, the home affairs department said.

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Travel Stories

Space tourism won't hurt environment: Branson

British billionaire Richard Branson said Monday that rocket-powered space tourism flights by his firm Virgin Galactic would have only a minor impact on climate change.

Girls Gone Wild Oudtshoorn: Gallery

Claire Keeton snapped up the chance for a unique cage-diving experience on a trip to Oudtshoorn this summer. Pictures by Marianne Schwankhart

South Korea unveils restored cultural treasure

Five years after it was burned down in an arson attack, South Korea Monday unveiled its newly restored, a national treasure painstakingly rebuilt at a cost of millions of dollars.

Flyers don't turn off phones in planes: survey

Despite rules requiring US flyers to turn off their phones and other electronic devices, many people leave them on, a survey showed Thursday.

Your seat or mine? Virgin America in-flight flirting service

Spotted a hot passenger sitting in seat 25C? Virgin America has launched a new mile-high flirting service that will allow travelers to send their onboard crush a drink using the in-flight entertainment system. Or, as Sir Richard Branson puts it, help them get lucky.

Travel News

Top 10 places to see animals in the wild: gallery

Members of VirtualTourist.com, a leading travel website, compiled a list of the "Top 10 Places to See Animals in the Wild."

Top eco-friendly luxury hotels

A resort in Australia that helped bring a species of tree back from the brink of extinction, a lodge in Guatemala that’s completely off the grid, and a Japanese oasis that offers guests luxury eco-tours are being called some of the top, green yet lavish hotel stays in the world.

World’s most expensive holiday sold at $1.5 million

A luxury vacation package costing $1.5 million, dubbed "the world's most expensive holiday," has been sold to an unnamed Chinese man.

Tall ships head for Cape Town

THE glorious age of sail returns to Cape Town soon with the imminent arrival from the high seas of three Dutch “tall ships”.

New Indian theme park targets growing middle-class

India's most elaborate theme park opens this week with special-effect Hindu gods and Bollywood-themed rides, aiming to tap a thirst for family entertainment among the country's rising middle-class.

South Africa tries to shake from safari image

South Africa is about to launch a major tourism campaign aimed at promoting the country as a destination beyond its iconic ‘Big 5’ safari excursions with the help of Donald Trump.

Top spenders and top destinations in the world: report

In what may come as little surprise, Saudi Arabians have emerged as the highest rollers when it comes to global travel, spending an average of about $6 670 USD per trip, followed by Australian and Chinese globetrotters.

Hotel guests from Denmark are most honest: survey

Travelers from Nordic and Scandinavian countries have emerged as the most honest hotel guests in the world, while those from India, Mexico and Colombia admit to having the stickiest fingers, according to a survey that looked at who steals what.

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