Feb 14th, 2011 at 10:45PM: Although the revolution in Egypt ended rather peacefully with the resignation of Hosni Mubarak on February 11, it may be a while before the country appeals to international travelers again.
With its rich heritage and ancient treasures, Egypt tops the list of many travelers' bucket lists. But if you're shelving your Egypt travel plans for another time, here are some other destinations where you ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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The Top Seven Places to See Egyptian Wonders in 2011 (Outside of Egypt)
Feb 14th, 2011 at 10:45PM: Although the revolution in Egypt ended rather peacefully with the resignation of Hosni Mubarak on February 11, it may be a while before the country appeals to international travelers again.
With its rich heritage and ancient treasures, Egypt tops the list of many travelers' bucket lists. But if you're shelving your Egypt travel plans for another time, here are some other destinations where you ...Egypt changes stance: King Tut's tomb will stay open (for now)
Jan 22nd, 2011 at 12:00PM:
The famous tomb of King Tutankhamun in Egypt will remain open for the time being, the chief of Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities Zahi Hawass announced.
While earlier this week he stated that it and two other tombs in the Valley of the Kings near Luxor would close by the end of the year, now he's saying that they'll close at some undetermined time in the future.
Egypt plans to build a ...Met returns Tutankhamun artifacts to Egypt
Nov 12th, 2010 at 3:30PM:
New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art is returning 19 artifacts from King Tutankhamun's tomb to Egypt. This is another success in Egypt's ongoing battle to bring home its heritage. Antiquities chief Zahi Hawass is spearheading the drive and says he's repatriated more than 5,000 artifacts. These include a fragment of Egyptian sculpture the Met discovered last year had actually been stolen, and ...Free King Tut passes in San Francisco
Feb 9th, 2010 at 12:30PM: On Feb. 21 and 22, the de Young Museum is giving away free passes to the King Tut exhibit in San Francisco.
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Tickets to "Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs" are normally pretty pricey. For a family of two adults and two kids between the ages of 6 and 17, you're ...SkyMall Monday: Travel Writer Favorites
Oct 5th, 2009 at 1:00PM:
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Gadling's "SkyMall Monday" feature recently turned one year old. That means it's finally eating solid foods, sporting a luxurious head of hair and wetting itself constantly. It's been a heck of a year for SkyMall Monday, and I've met a lot of great people along the way ...Nine wonders in 26 days
Feb 25th, 2009 at 9:00AM: Planning ahead has never paid off quite so much. If you're thinking about a big trip for the fall, kick around Abercrombie & Kent's "Nine Wonders of the World" excursion. A private jet will cart you to the most impressive destinations our planet has to offer over 26 days, and you just won't want to come back to reality. The experience kicks off on October 19 at the Four Seasons Hotel Miami, ...
