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Youre in the final phase of revision before exams and the glorious release from academia. Soon it will be time for graduates to celebrate the successful completion of their degrees. In that spirit, online travel adviser Travel Ticker (www.travel-ticker.com) offers its top 10 graduate destinations. Reuters has not endorsed this list:

1. Amsterdam, Netherlands

Amsterdam is not only home to some of the best historic and artistic attractions, but its also one of the most fun and young European cities. This makes it a great destination for recent grads to experience a fantastic mix of culture and nightlife. Some notable attractions include the beautiful canals and Anne Frank House. Also, with welcoming locals and bicycle-friendly streets, its easy to seamlessly fit into Amsterdam.

2. Havana, Cuba

Explore Havanas thrilling nightlife, lively culture and Cubas sunny beaches. With a tropical climate all year, travelers can expect great temperatures to follow them as they wander through the colorful streets, explore the beautiful colonial architecture and cathedrals, and enjoy exciting Cuban music all in sandals and shorts. But nothing says celebration like visiting one of Cubas famous cigar factories or treating yourself to dinner and a cabaret show at the original Tropicana Club.

3. Dublin, Ireland

Lets be honest, the first thing many recent grads are hoping to do is to mark the occasion with a party, and nobody knows how to celebrate like the Irish. Dublin, one of Europes most youthful cities, is not only known for its abundance of pubs, but also for its locals who are famous for making any day a day to party. So with its beautiful green scenery, Dublin is a great city to raise a glass to your new degree.

4. Ibiza, Spain

As one of the party capitals of the world and Spains most stunning island retreat, Ibiza is known for its exotic nightclubs and warm, turquoise waters. This makes it a great getaway destination for grads looking for a young, hip crowd and lots of beach time. More importantly, starting right after graduation (in May) the island has its best summer weather with beautiful, clear, sunny skies. The summer months also attract some of the best DJs from all over the world.

5. Prague, Czech Republic

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Too many DJs. No, really, way too many DJs.

As the electronic dance-music wave crests, its hard to imagine what it would have felt like to hang out through all of the just concluded Miami Music Week. We spent less than 24 sleepless hours there over the weekend, and we left with our ears ringing, exhausted and wondering when we would ever want to hear Feel So Close again. (OK, now that weve slept, well be happy to hear it today.)

Our Saturday started around 1 p.m. at the Shelborne for photographer Seth Browarniks Art of Night: The DJ Series exhibit and the Pacha Ibiza bash poolside (where DJ Jazzy Jeff and Bob Sinclar would spin later in the day), and it was close to 4 a.m. when we wrapped up at the W South Beachs Wall lounge (where we enjoyed sets by Swedish House Mafia proteges Tim Mason and Third Party).

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Steve Aoki climbs out of the DJ booth at the Dream South Beachs Highbar.

These spots would have been enough partying for most people on most days, but this is what we also did in between:

* We popped by the Dim Mak party at the Dream South Beachs Highbar just in time to randomly run into XS co-owner Jesse Waits, who was holding court with DJs including R3hab and Steve Aoki. XS is part of Steve Wynns collection of Las Vegas nightclubs, and Wynn made a monster announcement earlier in the week about 34 exclusive DJ residencies, including Tiesto, David Guetta, Calvin Harris, Skrillex and Swedish House Mafias Steve Angello and Sebastian Ingrosso. Wynn, no doubt, is one of the largest forces financing the DJ craze in America. Vegas, in general, is responsible for keeping so many of the biggest international DJs well-fed. Both Wynn and the group behind Vegas clubs Marquee, Tao and Lavo (which ran the VIP tables at the Ultra Music Festival) flew huge banners above the beach to remind visitors of that.

Aoki jumped into the DJ booth and was soon joined by Lil Jon. Aoki took off his shirt, climbed into an inflatable raft, got thrown in the pool and jumped back into the booth, soaked. S.S. Aoki fans were delighted. Not long after, Afrojack (who brought girlfriend Paris Hilton) joined Aoki in the booth.

* The outdoor Belve Music Lounge at the W South Beach fit maybe a few hundred people. So imagine the crowds delight when Sander Van Doorn spun a fantastic intimate set while Kaskade and Guetta were doing interviews nearby. We were lucky to catch the Dutch up-and-comers set after seeing another Holland hero, Hardwell, get things started in the early afternoon at the W.

* Swedish House Mafia created its Masquerade Motel at Grand Central Park as an alternative to the massive Ultra Music Festival nearby. Friends and family including Alesso, Harris and AN21 spun, but the highlight was SHM itself, with its elaborate light show and special ability to get people to dance happily to songs about love and loss and redemption while wondering if you need all three to save the world.

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LONDON - Craving a sun-and-sea summer holiday destination where you can also party the night away? Travel website TripAdvisor has come up with a list of the top 10 islands in the Mediterranean sea.

"All of these islands offer pristine beaches and their own unique features," said TripAdvisor spokeswoman Michele Perry. "Our travelers have identified the hot islands in the Med this summer, especially if you want sun, sea and dancing all night."

1. Cyprus, Republic of Cyprus

Visit Aphrodite's birthplace in the eastern Mediterranean. Beaches are the draw for many visitors to the island, but so is the nocturnal activity with Ayia Napa being the town to party in. According to one TripAdvisor traveler: "We would have to say the Troodos Mountains were our highlight. You will know what we mean if you take the journey. Breathtaking!"

2. Corfu, Ionian Islands, Greece

Corfu features a lush green landscape and serene, white beaches. Visit one of the Venetian fortresses, or relax under an olive tree, before enjoying the vibrant nightlife. According to one TripAdvisor traveler: "Nightlife in Corfu should just be called morning life."

3. Crete, Greece

As the former centre of the Minoan civilization, it's no wonder that Crete features a plethora of historical attractions including Knossos and Phaistos. Those in search of adventure on the largest Greek island can hike down Samaria Gorge for spectacular scenery. As one TripAdvisor traveler said: "Crete is an amazing place to explore ancient culture."

4. Santorini, Cyclades, Greece

In the south of the Aegean Sea, Santorini features dramatic cliffs overlooking a stunning caldera. Watch the breathtaking sunset in Fira, then head to the bars and nightclubs for an all-night extravaganza, emerging in time to view the sunrise.

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LAS VEGAS, NV--(Marketwire -03/20/12)- Wynn Las Vegas daylife and nightlife venues will feature more than 30 electronic dance artist residencies at Encore Beach Club, Surrender, Tryst and XS nightclubs throughout 2012. Top artists from around the world, including Afrojack, Calvin Harris, David Guetta, deadmau5, Diplo, Sebastian Ingrosso, Skrillex, Steve Angello, Tisto and many more will join the award-winning venues this year. The complete line-up of exclusive partnerships includes:

"Residencies with this many artists, offering this caliber of talent, will create a remarkable experience for fans of the electronic dance music genre," said Jesse Waits, co-owner and managing partner of XS and Tryst nightclubs. "Our venues will feature an incomparable lineup in 2012. With the addition of special surprises throughout the year, there will be no better destination for music enthusiasts than Wynn Las Vegas."

"With an unprecedented line-up of superstar electronic music talent filling our calendar, we can't be more excited about 2012 at Encore Beach Club and Surrender Nightclub," said Sean Christie, co-owner and managing partner of Encore Beach Club and Surrender. "Encore Beach Club has been widely honored as the finest dayclub in the country, and this year we're elevating the experience with a series of must-see events including Tisto, deadmau5 and Steve Angello. We're not missing a beat at Surrender, where performances from EDM luminaries and red-hot cutting-edge artists will confirm Wynn Las Vegas as the epicenter of dance music culture in America."

Encore Beach Club is open Friday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Surrender is open Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. Tryst is open Thursday through Saturday from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. XS is open Friday through Monday from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. Table reservations are highly recommended (Encore Beach Club and Surrender: 702-770-7300; Tryst: 702-770-3375; XS: 702-770-0097). For more information, visit http://www.wynnlasvegas.com/NightClubs.

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Alex Attwood has laid down the law to Northern Irelands pubs and clubs warning them that cheap drinks promotions must end.

The Environment Minister has also said he will consider forcing nightclubs to close earlier as he wages war on Ulsters escalating binge drinking culture.

After meeting with representatives of the Northern Ireland pubs trade, Mr Attwood called for a ban on irresponsible drinks promotions, such as two-for-one offers and all you can drink for 10 deals.

He said that the damage caused to the licensing industry by the actions of some meant it was now time to get the house in order.

When I was DSD Minister I put into legislation a new power in respect of a ban on irresponsible drinks promotions in clubs, Mr Attwood told the Belfast Telegraph last night.

My successor is bringing forward regulations as to what irresponsible drinks promotions will be banned and will not be permitted under law.

But it is widely accepted that two-for-one and drink all that you can for 10 offers could be deemed to be irresponsible promotions, similarly deals like girlfriends drink free. Its generally accepted thats the character of drinks promotions that would be deemed to be irresponsible.

Drinks deals at knock-down prices have been under intense scrutiny following the death of 20-year-old Joby Murphy in January.

The young north Belfast man had been drinking vodka priced at 1 a shot at a nightclub before he fell into the River Lagan and drowned.

After The Pubs of Ulster yesterday launched a code of conduct for its members, Mr Attwood vowed to make it tougher for pubs and clubs to get and retain licences.

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