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  • Work starts on creation of new Dubai island Work starts on creation of new Dubai island

    Work began on Monday on the development of a man-made island in Dubai, 500 metres directly opposite the Jumeirah Beach Residence complex. To be known as Bluewaters Island, the new development will house five star hotels and resorts, al fresco dining and entertainment zones, and residential apartments and villas. The focal point of the island city, which will cost $1.6 billion, will be a 688 ...

  • Chiranjeevi to inaugurate incredible India exhibition at Cannes today

    To promote India as a " Filming Destination", Union Tourism Minister K Chiranjeevi will inaugurate incredible India exhibition at the 66th Cannes film festival in France today. The joint participation of the Ministry of Tourism and Ministry of Information and Broadcasting at the festival is consequent to their entering into a Memorandum of Understanding to promote Cinema of India as a sub ...

  • TODAY throws a luau Hula Kahlua pig and poi

    The TODAY anchors learn about traditional Hawaiian luaus, get classes in hula and blowing conch shells, which signals the beginning of a luau, and taste-test luau staples like poi and Kahlua ...

  • Extreme photographers capture Hawaiian lava waves

    The TODAY anchors talk to "extreme" photographers CJ Kale, Clark Little, and Nick Selway about the risky moves they make to capture all of Hawaii's natural beauty and take a look at some of their most stunning ...

  • Hang 10 Natalie gets a lesson in surfing

    TODAY's Natalie Morales heads to North Shore of Oahu, the center of the surfing universe, to get a lesson in catching waves from surfing veteran Freddy Pattachia, Jr. and 20-year-old champ Carissa ...


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Movie Review

Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood

As a Southern-fried tale of teary mother-daughter redemption, Callie Khouri's Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood strikes a few resounding notes of truth. Unfortunately, those notes of truth, however moving, are otherwise submerged in a generally hackneyed comedic melodrama full of eccentric caricatures and forced plot devices that make you want to roll your eyes. ...

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  • Taking in the sights and sounds of Hawaii

    From Oahu, the heart of Hawaii and home of Honolulu, to Kauai, the oldest island in the Hawaiian chain, TODAY's Matt Lauer takes a look at the lush tropical forests, dramatic cliffs, and rich cultural history of the ...

  • 10 new jewels on must-see national parks list

    Among the annual rites Americans undertake in spring -- from cleaning the garage to prepping the garden to analyzing baseball team schedules -- we'd like to suggest one more: Visit national ...

  • Gambia Incorporating Tourism in Education

    As the world economy continues to grow, so also is tourism. It is worth noting that tourism was already reaching new heights in 2012 and continued to grow robustly in 2013. The United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) noted that in 2012, arrivals grew more rapidly in the emerging than in the advanced destinations. Worldwide tourism is considered to be a viable and income-generating ...

  • With new tool fewer planes forced to circle airports

    A Southwest airlines arrives to land at the San Diego International Airport in San Diego, California, April 22, 2013. Extra go-arounds are welcome if you're on a carousel, but not so great if you're on an airplane hoping to make an on-time landing and a connection at an airport. Now, air traffic controllers have a new computer software tool that's helps significantly reduce when ...

  • Hollywood’s love affair with Hawaii

    Over the last century, countless movies and TV shows have been filmed on the sands of Hawaii, from Elvis' "Blue Hawaii" to "Mad Men," making it one of Hollywood's hottest destinations. TODAY's Natalie Morales ...

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