Mideast piece
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The description of 'The World,' a collection of 300 mini islands, currently under construction and present in the Greenland area of the Persian Gulf not far from Dubai, is presented. While each island is priced at a rate starting from $11 million, the various facilities that can be brought up in the island and the lifestyle the island is likely to provide, are also discussed.
Publication Name: Conde Nast Traveler
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0893-9683
Year: 2005
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Close quarters
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An experience of traveling nonstop for over eighteen hours from Los Angeles to Singapore in economy class is shared. The seating, service, amenities, meals, entertainment, and the tedium of the long trip, are described.
Publication Name: Conde Nast Traveler
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0893-9683
Year: 2005
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Istanbul: Edifice complex
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Istanbul's long suffering Hagia Sophia is described. It is the most beautiful building in the world and earthquakes, pillagers, and zealots do nothing to enhance the conventional beauty of this building.
Publication Name: Conde Nast Traveler
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0893-9683
Year: 2004
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