Where do the stars go when they need to kick back and relax? Which restaurants, shops, resorts and hotels do they rate above all others?

100 of Britain’s best-known celebrities tell all.

Austin, Texas, is famous for its parties. People flock from around the world to attend events like the annual South by Southwest film and music festival.

And when they get there, chances are they make like the locals and throw back a few cold ones–because Austin may be the hardest-drinking city in America.

The Wing is a 43000 sq ft open-air facility that featuers and 80ft bar (The Long Bar - featured above), four restaurants and a full-service day spa. This luxurious terminal lounge also features private cabins with showers, beds and Jacuzzi tubs.

Check out the rest of the lounges where passengers wait in style.

With an estimated 4,200 different faiths being practiced in the world today, it is no secret the rewards gained from developing the spiritual self.

Out of the countless cities formed across the globe, none are regarded with more sanctity than the five listed here.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) set a goal of creating a zero-emissions airplane within 50 years. The European Union plans to implement an emissions cap and trading system for airlines by 2012.

But what are the airlines doing today? Seatguru has rounded up the most eco-friendly airlines and aircraft.

Confused about baggage rules? Or just hopelessly disorganised? Maggie O’Sullivan helps to get you started.

Here’s the first: Note the number of bags you can check in. In most cases it is one piece per person. You can check up to eight on easyJet but don’t get caught out: their combinied weight still must not exceed 20kg (44lb).

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From the half-mile-tall Burj Dubai to a 16-deck cruise ship with its very own Central Park —these eight coming attractions caught MSNBC’s imagination and got them thinking big about the future.

If you walk long enough in the countryside of the British Isles, from time to time you’ll spot piles of stones along the common way.

A tradition dating back centuries, they’re called cairns. Cairns serve as markers for various reasons, practical or commemorative. Some are brilliantly constructed, some very simple – and some are just a pile of stones.

For travelers, they’re invaluable as landmarks. In many ways, quotations serve the same purpose.

Japan is one of the countries that have the best of both worlds. It’s advanced in terms of technology, and yet, it has been able to retain its greatest heritage - its culture. Indeed, Japan has done an amazing feat as it can manage to stay as one of the world’s leading economic powers while still being able to hold on to the roots of its past

Americans have undoubtedly held a long love affair with the automobile, but sometimes a good thing can just turn sour.

Whether it’s soaring gas prices or traffic congestion that have you ready to put the brakes on a car-centric vacation, or the prospect of dealing with a chorus of “are we there yets?” from the back seat, there’s no better time than the present to get a car-free vacation into gear.