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In Brief: Ian Schrager reveals new hotel chain

25 May 2011 | By Sean O'Neill

The founder of the Studio 54 nightclub debuts a boutique hotel chain, ash clouds disrupt some flights in Germany and Norway, one traveller spends a year living in hotels, and more.

Worldwide Weird

Dine underwater without getting wet

24 May 2011 | By Lindsey Galloway

In the Maldives, the all-glass, 12-seat Ithaa restaurant sits 16 feet below sea level, and offers 180-degree views of the stingrays, sharks and snapper fish that swim by.

In brief: Flight cancellations due to volcanic ash begin

24 May 2011 | By Sean O'Neill

Hotels will soon have a new tool to fight bedbugs, Good Samaritan doctors complain about poorly stocked medical kits on aeroplanes, and more.

Decoding airline sizes

23 May 2011 | By Chris McGinnis

Choosing a flight based on the aircraft – and not just the price – can make a big difference when it comes to personal comfort.

Business

Are cruise ships finally getting into fashion?

23 May 2011 | By Colleen Clark

Cruise lines aren't exactly known for pushing the design envelope, but two stylish new ships are changing things.

Cruises

Daily deal: Legendary family waterpark getaway

23 May 2011 | By Living Social Escapes

A two-night stay for up to four people in a standard room, a free weekday breakfast buffet, and four passes to the sprawling, indoor Paul Bunyan Water Park for $199.

In brief: Ash cloud threatens UK flights

23 May 2011 | By Sean O'Neill

Air routes to the United Kingdom may close this week due to another Icelandic ash cloud, Qantas is testing high-tech smartcards, and more.

Travelwise

Wellington for hobbits

20 May 2011 | By Suemedha Sood (aka Ruby Brockhouse of Loamsdown)

How to travel in New Zealand’s movie capital like a character out of the Tolkien story being filmed there.

New Zealand

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