IN the aftermath of one of the toughest weeks of Mike Rann's premiership, when his leadership was questioned at a boozy parliament dinner, his most loyal ally has come out fighting.

Pumpkin pancakes, harvest decorations and more than $175 in coupons highlight the first Amelia Island Bed and Break-fast Association "Pumpkin Tour" on Saturday. Seven of Amelia Island's Victorian-era houses will be open to the public for a walking tour

From its former duality as a Thai-Japanese hospitality and service company, the Dusit Hotel Nikko reinvents itself to become the new era of Thai-style service in the Philippines, now renamed Dusit Thani Manila, through elaborate launching ceremonies at th

Good things also come in threes: Nicole Kidman has a beautiful new baby girl and a cool new place she bought in Beverly Hills, and she will be starring in the big-screen version of Broadway's smash hit "Nine." Could life be sweeter? Kidman, who became

As Memorial Day Weekend kicks off summer road-trip season, high gas prices may be prompting travelers to stay closer to home. With that in mind, USA TODAY's travel staff uncovered one new event or attraction in each state to enliven vacationers' warm-we