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A new mega center for conservation of endangered marine species opens in Mexico City. The severe deterioration of marine ecosystems and the desire to provide education about the importance of conserving our world’s ocean life led to opening of Acuario Inbursa in Mexico City. Acuario Inbursa includes an entire floor of specialized equipment that supports … Read more
The ritual, the memories – tea is central to cultural traditions around the world. But where does it taste best? We used GuardianWitness to find the world’s best cuppa. Do you agree? Vote in our poll
Postcard-pretty: The most popular beaches 2014. A great beach destination needs some element of drama, the extra wow factor, a stunning coastline, an excellent bathing water quality and water activities offer, quality food, space and privacy, easy access to sand and other facilities, no industrial, waste-water or sewage-related discharges and so on. Nothing is lacking: … Read more
Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic is a step nearer to make space tourism a reality. The company announced it is going through the final stages of proving its space vehicles for commercial service. Virgin Group and Abu Dhabi’s aabar Investments PJS, and Spaceport America announced that they have signed a joint agreement with the Federal Aviation … Read more
Water quality excellent at most of Europe’s bathing sites. Report For many Europeans, summer holidays revolve around bathing and water activities. So it is natural that tourists have a keen interest in the quality of the bathing waters at this time of year. A new report assesses bathing water quality in 2013 in all EU … Read more
Truffled antelope, anyone? Tilar J Mazzeo’s study of the Ritz hotel in Paris during Nazi occupation takes in sex, collaboration and Hermann Goring in a silk kimono