The monolithic statues of Rapa Nui (Easter Island) called moai are sublimely beautiful works of art. Tall figures carved out of volcanic rock between the 11th and 14th centuries by Polynesian settlers, they have long, unsmiling faces, elegant, hawk-like noses and brooding …

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The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) launched a relief initiative called Caribbean Hotels Unite for Dominica. The island was devastated by Tropical Storm Erika. CHTA is asking member hotels to consider donating three- to seven-night vacation packages, which will …

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At the same time, the Thai airline is doubling the frequency on its Bangkok-London and Bangkok-Frankfurt frequencies, to twice daily.   Key elements of the restructuring are a plan to cut 1,401 jobs through voluntary retirement in 2015 and a …

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This includes direct flights from Bangkok to Krabi, Samui, Phuket and Chiang Mai. Tourists wanting to explore the Thai kingdom can book flights from Bangkok through the carrier’s website, and there are various special fare deals on offer.   Through …

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PUERTO PLATA, Dominican Republic — Carnival Corp. is a month away from opening its $85 million private port here on the country’s northern coast, which hasn’t seen regular cruise calls in 30 years. In the works since 2010, the facility, …

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