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Happy Valentine's Day 2014: How People Around the World Celebrate; From Secret Celebration to Street Dance

Valentine's Day, which falls on 14 February, was historically a religious festival to mark the feast of St. Valentine, one of the saints from Catholic Church who was martyred. But today, the day is celebrated by people from across the globe irrespective of religion and region. It has turned into an occasion where people express their love for someone close to them - lovers, friends, and family members - and different countries have their unique ways of celebrating it. Feb 14, 2014
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Valentine's Day 2014: 10 Most Romantic Gifts for a Special Person

Many cupid-stricken people must be breaking their heads, trying to think of a gift to make their loved ones feel special on Valentine's Day. The fact is that even simple things that you see every day and at your disposal can make your special somebody feel loved and happy. Here are 10 romantic gifts you can think of this Valentine's Day. Feb 14, 2014
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Love is in the air in Japan

From rooms kitted out like medical clinics where couples can play 'doctors and nurses' to grottos where it is permanently Christmas, Japan's 'love hotels' cater to almost every taste. Duration: 02:06 Feb 13, 2014
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Unique hotels around the world

Thinking of a perfect place to spend this summer, where you can feel out of world and simply forget yourself. Try these rare hotels that are perched atop cliff faces, or inside of sea caves, or keep you heartwarming inside ice! The Montana Magica, in Los Rios, Chile. An extraordinary hotel hidden in the center of a 300,000-acre private nature reserve. Here you can relax after meal in hot tubs carved from gigantic tree trunks Or try the world’s first ice hotel in northern Sweden! A night here will never be forgotten for its unique and artistic all ice interior. An added attraction is its high profile, world renowned, ice bar, that keeps you warm amidst all the ice. Else try Hotel Astarte in Santorini, Greece. A place where you can give in to the true pleasures of life and feel like in paradise. A place where the sea and the sky meet in perfect harmony to make your dreams come true But! For an extraordinary out of the box experience, try sleeping in a transparent bubble overlooking the stars in the romantic French sky! The Attrap Reves hotel might look simple but offers you and your love the unmatched comfort and joy of your lifetime. As diverse as they are, there’s one thing tying them together… each location is perfectly suited for you to take a breather and relax. So which one Feb 11, 2014
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Olympics: Russia races to complete hotels

With the clock ticking down fast to the start of the Sochi Winter Games, concerns grew about whether all the accommodation would be ready on time as workers toiled around the clock to put the finishing touches to hotels. Duration: 00:34 Feb 3, 2014
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India welcomes 2014 with festivities

Goa/ Karnataka/ Gujarat, Jan 1 (ANI): After an eventful year, India welcomed 2014 with celebrations, music and food festivals. Thousands of foreign tourists thronged India's party capital, Goa, which boasts colonial Portuguese charm, sun-kissed beaches and great seafood. The New Year parties arranged in various hotels and clubs, besides on the off-shore casinos received overwhelming response from the tourists visiting the state. A resident of Bangalore, Anjali, wished for a peaceful 2014. In Ahmedabad, people welcomed the New Year with cultural programs and traditional dance performances. Amid enthusiasm, the locals as well as the tourists were overjoyed to celebrate the New Year. Jan 1, 2014