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Spice Girl Geri Halliwell gets engaged

Geri Halliwell, the British pop singer also known as Ginger Spice in the former Spice Girls girl band, is engaged to an Italian yacht tycoon, Fabrizio Politi, but no wedding date has been announced.

1,800-year-old figurine found in Jerusalem

Israeli archaeologists have discovered a 1,800-year-old figurine in a Jerusalem excavation, what they believe was a Roman boxer from the second or third century, the Israel Antiquities Authority announced today.

Egypt

Egypt is synonymous with Pharaohs, the pyramids, temples and antiquities from ancient civilisations. And at the centre of these great civilisations lies the Nile River that has influenced their economics, social life, politics and religion. It is the oldest travel destination on earth: Greek and Roman travellers came in 430 BC to wonder at some of the very sights that make it a modern travel desti...

Donny Osmond on 'Dancing with the Stars'

Singer Donny Osmond, following the footsteps of his sister Marie Osmond, revealed that he would be a contestant on the next season of Dancing with the Stars, People magazine reported.

Dubai

It has spectacular beaches but is not Australia; it is one of the world’s most secure destinations but is not Singapore; it has opulent city hotels and superb beachside resorts but is neither Jakarta nor Bali. It has world class shopping but is not Hong Kong.

St Kitts & Nevis

Intoxicating natural beauty, sunny skies, warm waters, and white sandy beaches combine to make St. Kitts one of the most seductive spots in the Caribbean. Christopher Columbus first spotted St. Kitts in 1493, when it was populated with native tribes, but the Europeans did not colonize until the British arrived in 1623. Its strategic location and valuable sugar trade led to an advanced and luxuriou...

Trinidad & Tobago

Trinidad is home to some of the most diverse and spectacular bird life in the Caribbean. This variety can be attributed to the island's location on the tip of South America. Home to the Asa Wright Nature Centre, a world renowned centre for bird watching, Trinidad's size and accessibility to popular sites, ensures many species can be seen without long drives or treks.

Puerto Rico

Both Spanish and English are the official languages, the local currency is the U.S. dollar, and no visas or passports are required to enter Puerto Rico from the United States. Mail is sent through the US Postal Service at the same rates as on the mainland.

Cayman Islands

From beach, to forest reserve, to surf park...from historic building, to bird sanctuary, to submarine there is an incredible array of attractions. Some you would expect to find in an idyllic Caribbean island and some you would not. Here, there really is something for everyone: for every age, for every physical ability and for every interes

Guatemala

Guatemala is a stunningly beautiful country where lowland plains and coasts meet rising highlands that characterize most of the terrain. The Guatemala culture is famous for its indigenous Maya influence, and nowhere else in Central America will you find such an indigenous presence. The Ancient Mayans left behind once great cities, whose ruins will both amaze and astound the fortunate witness.

Costa Rica

Costa Rica is a beautiful exotic country located in Central America. Costa Rica is well known for its ecotourism, and the rainforests are perfect for backpackers. Once you seen enough, (or if you are not into backpacking in the rainforests) traveling through the tourist spots and the country is just as exciting and interesting.

Senate approves DTV-switch delay

The Senate passed a bill on Monday night to delay the nationwide switch to digital TV signals, giving consumers almost four more months to prepare.

Bermuda

Bermuda is made up of over 130 islands laid out in rough east west axis with the main islands connected together by road bridges. The islands have low hills with fertile valleys mixed with waterways. Bermuda has two municipalities the Capital Hamilton and the Town of St George in the north.

Mexico

Want to visit a nation that is the most populous Spanish-speaking country in the world? Interested in checking out a place that has stunning beaches, ancient ruins, stunning mountains, and is home to approximately 10% of the world's biodiversity?

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