Bags, Bands and Beer in the Windy City

A new dusk-to-dawn festival descends on Chicago
this August, promising a variety of activities to keep visitors entertained.

Fly to Chicago in time for Saturday August 19th and you could get involved in the Bags, Bands and Beer festival.

Taking place ...

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Posted by Kate at 19:01, 1 June 2006

Visit classical Amsterdam

Classical music lovers may want to head to Amsterdam, in the Netherlands, in mid-August this year.

Between August 10th and August 20th, the annual Amsterdam Canal Festival, known as the Grachtenfetival, takes place along the city's main canals.

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Posted by Clare at 19:02, 1 June 2006

Ireland goes electric

Offering a diverse line-up of musical acts, festival-goers looking for an eclectic experience should take a flight to Ireland this summer.

Described as Ireland's boutique music event, the three-day Electric Picnic music festival runs from September 1st to 3rd ...

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Posted by Merv at 14:58, 2 June 2006

Tokyo opens new Star Alliance terminal

The biggest dedicated Star Alliance-branded terminal in Asia, featuring brand new, state-of-the-art facilities became operational on June 2nd at Tokyo Narita airport.

All Star Alliance airlines flying into Narita will now be able to take advantage of reduced ...

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Posted by Penny at 15:06, 2 June 2006

Belgium's historic flavour

European beer-lovers should grab a flight to Belgium this September and make a bee-line for Brussels, for the city's eighth annual Beer Weekend.

Held from the September 1st to 3rd in Brussels' historically picturesque and internationally renowned ...

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Posted by Teddie at 15:10, 2 June 2006

Summer celebration in Vietnam

For those planning to fly to Vietnam in June the historic town of Hoi An is set to host a month long festival throughout the month, celebrating the traditions and culture of the region, alongside the modern international influences.

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Posted by Paul at 16:17, 2 June 2006

A festival of bulls

September is the month to grab a flight to Spain and head to the town of Segorbe in Valencia, to witness the ancient tradition the townsfolk releasing bulls into the streets.

As part of the town's annual patronal festivities ...

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Posted by Carrie at 14:55, 5 June 2006

Edinburgh gets arty

Whether into opera, dance or alternative comedy, travellers should take a flight to Edinburgh this August as Scotland's internationally popular festival of the arts once again takes over the city.

Spread across six key venues in the city of ...

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Posted by Teddie at 15:24, 5 June 2006

UK cracks down in unruly airline behaviour

A new initiative has been launched that seeks to make life in the air much more pleasant for passengers who behave themselves.

The UK Disruptive Passenger Initiative was announced Manchester with the aim of cracking down on unruly passengers, reports the ...

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Posted by Andrew at 18:45, 5 June 2006

VisitSweden wants to increase numbers who visit Sweden

The Swedish Travel and Tourism Council has rebranded itself as VisitSweden in a move geared towards attracting more visitors to the country.

It is hoped that the body will increase the number of tourists who fly to Sweden ...

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Posted by Carrie at 18:51, 5 June 2006

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