TOP 100 TRAVEL SITES
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| Historic opportunities Not many people can boast that they have enjoyed a spot of tea with the sheriff of Nottingham, as I did recently. Decked out in ceremonial garb with the crest of office prominently displayed, the current sheriff bears not the slightest resemblance to the mustache-twirling villain that Basil Rathbone channeled in the Errol Flynn Robin Hood film, or Alan Rickman's campy incarnation in the Kevin Costner version years later. signonsandiego.com |
Next Stop | Katmandu: As Turmoil Subsides, Tourism in Nepal Surges For those who have deferred journeys to Katmandu, the good news is that the troubled decade did nothing to harm the city’s age-old appeal. travel.nytimes.com |
Permanent, traveling exhibits spur attendance at area attractions The Museum of World Treasures is preparing to open its latest exhibit. feeds.bizjournals.com |
Surfacing | Sunny Isles Beach, Fla.: Rat Pack Playground Revived A hotel boom has crept up on the barrier island five miles north of Miami Beach, putting it on track to become Florida’s next hot spot. travel.nytimes.com |
On the Road: Blaming High-Priced Oil for Ruining Your Weekends A temporary suspension of rules for “On the Road” — some advice for business travelers. nytimes.com |