The price of hotels abroad are becoming increasingly pricey, many travelers paying up to 40% more for a hotel in Europe than in previous years, making holidays overall substantially more expensive.

From CNN:  A cannon booms and the crack of a dozen whips pierce the warm night. The colorful, pulsating Esala Perahera procession has begun.

A centuries-old celebration of Sri Lankan Buddhism, the annual festival is a parade of whirling dancers, elaborately costumed elephants, stilt walkers and fire throwers.

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The Famous Las Vegas “Strip” is not in Las Vegas, it’s actually in Unincorporated Clark County.

The Riviera Hotel Las Vegas was the first high rise hotel located on the “Strip” rising a staggering 9-stories high.

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It’s hard to imagine that an airport is actually a place that you would want to spend some time in, especially when you’re stuck in Newark’s Northwest terminal.

But believe it or not, there are actually a few really fantastic airports out there

The Galapagos Islands host a faunal freak show of rare animal species endemic only to those volcanic specks isolated in the Pacific Ocean. While still very interesting to ecologists today, in the 19th century the life there proved key in Charles Darwin’s seminal study on the evolution of species.

The World’s first Undersea Restaurant made of totally glass has now been completed. It was started in the 15th April 2008 and is now working properly.

We have used aquarium technology makes diners face-to-face with the stunning underwater environment, the Maldives,” said Carsten Schieck, General Manager Hilton Maldives Resort & Spa.

Want to play ball with Michael? How about fly to the edge of space in a MiG? Or strum with Slash? While money can’t buy you happiness, it sure can buy the experience of a lifetime

In fact, the camping industry is beginning to cater to more than just kids on summer vacation.

The home of movies’ famed stoner duo Harold and Kumar attracts young professionals, students and artists - and not just those who crave White Castle sliders.

Legend has it that Hoboken has more bars per capita in its one square mile than any other city in the United States [CNN]

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As cities cram themselves full of busy bodies in suits, these 10 crazy Chinese cities are building their way to a brand-new urban lifestyle. Since 1978, urban China has grown from 13 cities to a mind-boggling 661.

We’ve all heard of Shanghai, Beijing and Hong Kong, but what are the other 558?

Someone floated the idea and they all went with it. But once in the water, trying to swim a few lengths was suddenly out of the question.

In fact, there was treading room only when thousands of swimmers crowded into a pool in Penglai in Sichuan, western China.