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Travel Picks: Top 10 European cities to see now

With up and coming spots in Europe as the focus, the editors and members of travel website VirtualTourist (www.virtualtourist.com) have compiled a list of the "Top 10 European Cities To See Now".

Chinese wonder why their tourists behave so badly

The central government has reissued guidelines on its main website on what it considers acceptable behaviour for tourists, including dressing properly, queuing up and not shouting.

Travel Postcard: 48 hours in Cologne

Famed for its yearly carnival celebrations, there is more to Cologne than silly costumes and soccer's Lukas Podolski. Have a closer look at Cologne, or Köln, as it's called in German. It is a hub of European high-speed train travel.

Travel Picks: Top 10 cycling destinations

The rise of bike-sharing and bike tours in cities is making discovering other destinations by bicycle easier than ever.

Travel Picks: Top 10 wedding anniversary spots

As Britain's Prince William and his wife Catherine approach their first year of marriage on Sunday, online travel adviser Cheapflights has come up with a list of its top 10 travel destinations to celebrate wedding anniversaries. Reuters has not endorsed this list:

Travel Picks: Top 10 wacky sports around the world

All eyes will be on London this summer for the 2012 Olympic Games. But while waiting for the world's elite athletes to take the stage, online travel adviser Cheapflights has come up with a top 10 list of no-frills, high-adrenaline and wacky sports which might be entertaining. Reuters has not endorsed this list:

Travel Picks: Top 10 scenic workouts

As spring begins to bloom, it's easy to suddenly remember the New Year's Resolutions made a few short months ago that have gone by the wayside.

Goa tourism industry to offer cheaper off-season packages

Planning a vacation in Goa during the monsoon season would be cheaper now, as the hotel industry is designing attractive packages following the concessions provided by the state government.

Travel Picks: Top 10 sunrise destinations

Residents of the Northern Hemisphere are downright giddy this time of year with the official arrival of spring. In honour of longer days, sunshine and the tantalising prospect of summer on the horizon, Cheapflights.com has chosen its top 10 list of places around the world to see a magnificent sunrise.

Travel Picks: Top 10 places to celebrate Easter

For those of you observing Lent, the long slog of abstinence and reflection that also coincides with the last of the winter chill in the northern hemisphere will soon be over with the chocolate, feasting and springtime blooms of Easter.

Travel Picks: Top 10 best non-art museums

When you mention the word "museum," most travelers imagine the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, or the throngs of people trying to sneak a peek at the Mona Lisa in the Louvre. While art may be the first thing to come to mind, many other subjects can be found in museums around the world.

Travel Postcard: 48 hours in Phoenix

Got 48 hours to explore Phoenix? The sun-drenched city, America's sixth-largest, which boasts up to 300 sunny days a year, is growing fast.

Travel Picks: Top 10 places for extreme sports

It is human nature to test the limits. So in the spirit of competition on the edge, online travel advisor Cheapflights have compiled a list of the most extreme sporting events in honor of the thrill-seeking, adrenaline-pumping daredevils who push the limits every day.

Travel Postcard: 48 hours in Lima, Peru

Got 48 hours to explore Lima? Long considered just a stopover on the way to the famous Inca ruins at Machu Picchu, Lima has emerged as a destination spot of its own in recent years and boasts the best cuisine in Latin America.

Travel Postcard: 48 hours in Venice for Carnival

Nestled on a gentle lagoon, Venice is a world treasure whose timeless beauty encourages all manner of excess - including the prices at Carnival time.

Oman eyes 20% rise in Indian visitors this year

The Sultanate of Oman is eyeing more than 20 per cent growth in leisure tourists from India, especially those who are well travelled. "We saw a total of 7,40,000 visitors (last year) from India, which included both business and pleasure.

Top 15 destinations 'on the rise'

Online travel consultant TripAdvisor has offered a list of its top 15 destinations on the rise.

Travel Postcard: 48 Hours in Los Angeles

Rent a convertible and head to the beach where Angelenos get an early start to the weekend.

Travel Picks: Top 10 rooftop pools

It's cold and gloomy for the parts of the planet experiencing winter, so what better time to consider a rooftop pool for catching a few rays now or to put in the plans for your next sunny holiday.

Travel Postcard: 48 hours in Dallas/Fort Worth

Got 48 hours to spend in Dallas-Fort Worth? There is plenty to see and do in this metropolitan area featuring two cities with distinctly different vibes.

The Spirited Traveller: Looking beyond Lisbon's port

Certainly, there's no shortage of places to enjoy a glass of wine in Lisbon, ranging from cosy, hole-in-the wall establishments secreted within winding alleys to upscale restaurants by the water.

Airlines take to discount route to beat lean season

Come January and all major airlines have to brace for a lean season which extends till March. But nevertheless, Jet Airways, Kingfisher, SpiceJet and their competitors have already fine-tuned business strategies to attract customers.

Travel Picks: Top 10 New Year's resolution vacations

Good intentions. They come around every year and are practically synonymous with champagne toasts on December 31.

Travel Postcard: 48 hours in Aberdeen, Scotland

The northern Scottish town of Aberdeen is much maligned for being as grey as its nickname of the Granite City suggests but its compact city centre can sparkle when the sun shines off its grey stone buildings.

Holiday Abroad? Check what's new this season

To woo customers back into booking their holidays abroad, tour operators and online travel agencies have quickly redesigned international holiday packages in such a way that customers don’t have to pay extra even when the rupee has weakened over 10% against foreign currencies compared to last year.

Travel Picks: Top 10 unusual shops

As the holidays approach, there are numerous things to dread: long hours spent in airports, seasonal weight gain, and searching for gifts for everyone on your list.

Travel Picks: Top 10 autumn balloon ride destinations

This year, instead of hopping in the car and going for a drive, consider taking your autumn foliage tour to a soaring new level.

Travel Picks: Top 10 haunted hotels

Even ghouls and goblins need a home and staying at a haunted hotel can turn a Halloween holiday into a whole load of spooky fun.

Travel Postcard: 48 hours in laid-back Niamey, Niger

Travel Postcard: 48 hours in laid-back Niamey, Niger

Goats and gers as Mongolia embraces tourism

The carcass of a freshly slaughtered goat lies under the bed in a nomadic family's ger in Mongolia as the sleeping bags of visitors are rolled out on the floor next to its remains. Its head, with fur and horns intact, lolls in a corner by the door.

Tourism in Lebanon falters in face of Middle East unrest

All too often the centre of Middle East upheaval, Lebanon has taken a back seat as a wave of revolts surge through the region. But the small country is not immune to the tumult around it and tourism here has taken a hit.

Travel Picks: Top 10 travel budget busters

Last-minute flights and getaways are sometimes the way to go if your goal is to travel on the cheap. But when it comes to avoiding extra travel costs, it's planning ahead that's the guaranteed remedy.

Pop culture, wealthy Chinese spur medical tourism in Asia

It is one of Asia's fastest growing industries and shows no signs of losing steam even as the global economy wobbles.

Try these tips to get the best travel deals this Diwali

There could be even more to seducing discounts and attractive holiday packages typically offered by travel portals and airlines.

The spirited traveller: Drinking local in Denver

With its sprawling hotels and conference centres, no wonder Denver has become a top destination for business events.

Travel Postcard: 48 hours in Budapest

Budapest has everything needed to get you hooked. It can be a big city or a small town. It's modern but ancient. It's got hustle and bustle and a laid-back cafe culture. So whatever you like, you'll find it.

Andhra Pradesh top tourist destination: Tourism Ministry

With Tirupati temple attracting hordes of visitors, Andhra Pradesh has become the top tourist destination in the country recording 155.8 million domestic tourists last year.

Travel Postcard: 48 hours in Bath, England

Travel Postcard: 48 hours in Bath, England

Travel Picks: Top 10 quirky hotels

Tired of staying in typical, traditional hotels - the kind with large lobbies and hundreds of identical rooms? Then consider a quirkier alternative. To help guide you to the weird and wacky, online travel advisers Cheapflights (www.cheapflights.com) offers its top 10 list of quirky hotels.

Travel Picks: Top 10 seafood spots for July 4

July 4 the ultimate summer weekend - long days, warm weather, fireworks and the beach are all part of what makes American Independence Day special.

Hypersonic: From Paris to Tokyo less than 3 hours

Fancy travelling from Paris to Tokyo in less than three hours? Do you yearn for the Concorde days? Aerospace group EADS, owner of planemaker Airbus, thinks it has come up with the answer -- a hypersonic jet that flies above the atmosphere yet still takes off from a regular runway.

Travel Postcard: 48 hours in historic Philadelphia

Got 48 hours to spend in Philadelphia? Reuters correspondents with local knowledge help visitors enjoy the sites in the City of Brotherly Love.

Travel Picks: Top 10 hotels with a heart

If you like the idea of a luxurious holiday while salving your conscience, you might be enticed by eco-chic getaways, hotels twinned with community projects or those which support shelters for children and animals.

Travel postcard: 48 hours in Marseille

Founded in 600 BC by the ancient Greeks, Marseille is the oldest of France's cities, as well as its second largest metropolis after Paris and its biggest port.

The Spirited Traveller: Toronto tipples good enough to eat

Headed to Toronto? I hope you're hungry. And thirsty. And hungry again, because Canada's largest city is bursting with culinary cocktails, drinks that bridge the bar and the kitchen.

A Minute With: Paul Theroux on the art of travel

Author Paul Theroux began globetrotting 50 years ago which led to the publication of his first travelogue "The Great Railway Bazaar" in 1975, considered by many as a classic in travel writing.

Travel seen improving in past decade: Survey

Despite delays and baggage fees, most Americans think that travel is better today than it was in 2001, according to a new survey.

The spirited traveller: Tilting a glass in Shanghai

Shanghai, the most populous city in China, is said to be giving Hong Kong a run for its money as China's leading financial centre. One day, it may well rival other metro areas as a leading cocktail centre.

As cherry blossoms bloom, Japan faces lean tourist season

As Japan enters its annual cherry blossom festival season, tourists are heading elsewhere, scared off by fears of radiation from a nuclear crisis that erupted hard on the heels of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami.