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French Connection
LA Times MagazineWEB EXCLUSIVE: French spirits star in the mixed-drink recipes at Steve Livigni and Pablo Moix’s Pour Vous... -
Star gazing on Maui in Hana, Hawaii
HANA, Hawaii — I came to play in a jungle, dance under a waterfall and swim with giant turtles in a tranquil sea. But at the end of the long, winding road to Hana, the thing that pleased me most was staring at the star-filled sky. Not to imply that...
Tags: Environmental Issues, Natural Resources, Tourism and Leisure, Fishing, Health
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King of Tonga dies: Flamboyant ruler brought democratic change
World NowKing of Tonga dies: The flamboyant king will be remembered for his legacy of democratic change as well as his monocle.... -
This Sunday: The smartest person in the room and 'Cuckoo's Nest'
Jacket CopySunday's book reviews include a Margaret Fuller biography ("The Lives of Margaret Fuller") and a look at Ken Kesey's "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" 50 years after its publication.... -
Travel info on world cruises
Here is some information from Cruise Lines International Assn. members that offer world or "grand cruises." A few lines based in other countries also offer similar voyages. Most 2012 world cruises started in January, but there may be availability on...Tags: Costa Cruises, Egypt, Indonesia, Crystal Cruises, Panama
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The rock stars of Easter Island
As our tour group gazes at the view from the slopes of Rano Kau — one of three extinct volcanic peaks on Easter Island — an explosion sounds in the valley below, followed by a puff of white smoke. "Don't worry, that's normal," our guide, Tom,...Tags: Environmental Issues, Natural Resources, Tourism and Leisure, International Travel, Sculpture
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Making a Summer Splash
Looking for big splashy fun to cool down the summer heat?
Consider a weekend jaunt to breezy San Diego. It’s more than just a pretty bay. Turns out, San Diego’s waterfront is loaded with all types of ocean adventures, from speedboating...Tags: Herman Melville, Armed Forces, Paul Gauguin, Defense, Unrest, Conflicts and War
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Hawaii: Where's Lilo and other fun and games at Disney's Aulani hotel
Los Angeles Times staff writerReporting from Ko Olina, Oahu - My 11-year-old daughter, Hannah, has wanted to visit Hawaii since Disney's "Lilo & Stitch" movie came out in 2002. The wacky animated movie about a Hawaiian girl who adopts a pet that turns out to be an alien was filled...Tags: Dining and Drinking, Amusement and Theme Parks, Health, Land Surfing, Bars and Clubs
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Destination weddings beckon more brides, grooms
Special to the Los Angeles TimesThe turquoise lagoons and misty mountains of Bora-Bora have always enchanted bride-to-be Maja Sakowsky. She's so enamored of the fabled South Pacific island, in fact, that she has delayed her wedding for more than a year so that she can legally wed there....Tags: Weddings, Mexico, Marriage, Tourism and Leisure, Cabo San Lucas (Mexico)
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A taste of the real Fiji
Special to the Los Angeles TimesIf — like me — you are old enough to say, "It didn't used to look like this," then — like me — you're probably seeking places that are still relatively unaffected by rampant tourism. Last summer, I had the pleasure of visiting such...Tags: Hotels and Accommodations, Tourism and Leisure, Hotel and Accommodation Industry, Travel, Los Angeles International Airport
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Traveling abroad? For information, check with the country's tourist office
For tourist information about foreign destinations, contact the government offices below. Several no longer list phone numbers, so information is through their website only. For information about a country not listed, call the United Nations at (212) 963-...Tags: U.S. Embassy, Botswana, Seychelles, Luxembourg, Indonesia
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Islands in the Sun
Hawaii isn’t just one tropical paradise, it’s many. Sure, each island has its own distinct personality. But that personality is the sum of each island’s diverse offerings and experiences. Oahu, for example, is one visitor’s high-...Tags: Dining and Drinking, Honolulu, Monuments and Heritage Sites, Mountains, Tourism and Leisure
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