10 July 2008 DUBAI - Hotel occupancy rates in the city are down by 10 per cent compared to last summer's figures as people from GCC countries are increasingly choosing to travel to destinations in the Far East, according to industry representatives.

JDB Fine Hotels & Resorts has launched JDB's Rate Fix, a new discounted fixed USD rate program for the American traveler. Participating European hotels have agreed to exclusively offer JDB clients USD rates with a fixed rate of exchange of €1 = $1.30,

Spend the holidays at sea in the Caribbean or Costa Rica SEATTLE  -- Celebrate the holidays in style on board one of three Windstar Cruises' luxury yachts exploring the hidden harbors and secluded coves of the world's most sought-after destinations. Wi

British Airways PLC says it will raise its fuel surcharge on all flights. BA says the increases reflect the high price of oil, which has flirted with $120 a barrel in recent days.

ON THE RUSSIAN-GEORGIAN BORDER (AP) -- Tears welled in my eyes twice while hiking some of the most beautiful landscapes on the planet -- once in mid-wretch gag and once in awe-struck wonder.