Laos tourism tops international arrivals

Tourism is on the increase in Laos according to a new report from the Lao National Tourism Administration, which states that over one million visitors arrived into the Southeast Asian country in 2005.

Roads are still the most important means ...

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Posted by Just the Flight at 15:19, 3 April 2006

A literary celebration

A day of readings and re-enactments will bring to life the world and work of James Joyce in the city of his birth this June, as lovers of literature head to Dublin for the annual celebration of the author's ...

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Posted by Just the Flight at 15:24, 3 April 2006

West coast celebration of Eastern bloom

The culture of Asia and the Pacific Islands will be the focus of celebrations at the 2006 Lotus festival in Los Angeles' Echo Park this July.

Timed to coincide with the annual blooming of the lotus flower the family-focused festivities ...

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Posted by Just the Flight at 15:28, 3 April 2006

Virgin Atlantic's new Chinese deal

Virgin Atlantic has announced a new code share deal with Air China which will allow passengers to use the services of both carriers.

The first airline to offer direct flights between London and Shanghai back in 1999, customers of ...

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Posted by Just the Flight at 15:40, 3 April 2006

bmi to serve Moscow as demand grows

The Russian transportation ministry has granted British airline, bmi permission to begin regular flights between London and Moscow.

The daily flights between the Russian capital and the UK will service the growing demand for business trips and holiday travel ...

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Posted by Just the Flight at 14:38, 4 April 2006

Eat New York

Foodies and travellers intent on getting a true taste of the Big Apple should head to New York in July for the summer version of the city's twice yearly restaurant week.

From July 10th to 14th and July 17th to ...

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Posted by Just the Flight at 14:43, 4 April 2006

Get to grips with Turkey

Tourists keen to catch a glimpse of some well-oiled torsos and tight leather trousers should fly to Turkey for the annual yagli gures festival, otherwise known as the oil wrestling festival of Kirkpinar.

Held just outside the historic town of ...

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Posted by Just the Flight at 14:46, 4 April 2006

Government promotes sustainable tourism

Tourists are being encouraged to consider their carbon emissions when planning a trip abroad, following an announcement from the government's department for the environment food and rural affairs.

In line with the government's own new voluntary scheme to offset carbon emissions ...

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Posted by Just the Flight at 14:48, 4 April 2006

A city's centenary celebrations

Vienna, the city described by Mozart as "the best place in the world for my metier", will hold its annual music and cultural festival from May 12th – 18th attracting artists and performers from 15 nations worldwide.

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Posted by Just the Flight at 13:05, 5 April 2006

The festival of the flood

Cypriots will be celebrating the day of the Holy Ghost in watery style this June as the annual festival of the flood, otherwise known as Kataklysmos, rolls around.

From June 10th - 12th the people of Cyprus will head ...

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Posted by Just the Flight at 13:10, 5 April 2006

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