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Meltdown leaves ghost resorts (Worcester Telegram & Gazette) PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic - The ocean glows a milky turquoise. Tiny waves lap at the powder-beige sand, in no rush to reach the line of postcard-perfect palm trees. us.rd.yahoo.com
Crisis in paradise: Meltdown leaves ghost resorts (Boston Herald) PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic - The ocean glows a milky turquoise. Tiny waves lap at the powder-beige sand, in no rush to reach the line of postcard-perfect palm trees. Hundreds... us.rd.yahoo.com
Paradise lost amid ‘economic tsunami' (The Charlotte Observer) (By Danica Coto, Associated Press) The ocean glows a milky turquoise. Tiny waves lap at the powder-beige sand, in no rush to reach the line of postcard-perfect palm trees. Hundreds of luxury villas are positioned to take in the view, but there are no guests. There are no roofs, either; neatly tied bundles of red tiles are stacked outside. The paralyzed work scene at the Cap Cana resort, a ... us.rd.yahoo.com
Economic turmoil leaves ghost resorts (The Sarasota Herald-Tribune) Across region, building halts and jobs vanish us.rd.yahoo.com
Economy crisis leaves Caribbean ghost resorts (MSNBC) The Caribbean is headed for tough times as construction workers and resort employees are laid off by the hundreds and anticipated peak season bookings are at a trickle. us.rd.yahoo.com
All-inclusive resorts lose low-budget image with chic decor, luxe spas (USA Today) The all-inclusive concept is more attractive than ever in a time of financial free-fall. us.rd.yahoo.com
Sustainable vacation (Winnipeg Free Press) 1Is it still 'eco' if you have to fly 4,500 kilometres to get there and back, if the group inadvertently damages local habitat, or if your tourism dollars line the pockets of an out-of-country owner? As ecotourism moves from trend to standard practice, environmental advocates say sustainable traveling is about more than green window-dressing. us.rd.yahoo.com
Ten (almost) free travel deals (USA Today) You can still get portions your trip for free if you book certain promotions or take advantage of some alternative modes of travel. us.rd.yahoo.com
39 Reasons to Go to the Caribbean This Year (New York Times) Jamaica is just one of many Caribbean islands that is offering vacationers new choices this year. us.rd.yahoo.com
Caribbean offers comfort for less cash (The Columbus Dispatch) Is your wallet more blue than flush with green these days? us.rd.yahoo.com
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