World tourism sees an up-turn

Significant improvements in the number of international tourists visiting the South East Asian countries hit by the December 2004 tsunami have been recorded this year.

According to the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) the country which has witnessed the greatest boost to ...

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Posted by Clare at 14:12, 6 July 2006

No-frills flights to far east

Passengers flying to the far east will soon be able to take advantage of £75 fares to Hong Kong.

New carrier Oasis Hong Kong Airlines announced this week its plans to begin operating as many as five weekly flights from ...

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Posted by Penny at 14:15, 6 July 2006

Ride the wind and waves in Turkey

Sports enthusiasts and those looking to catch a last taste of summer sun should fly to Turkey in October.

Head to the town of Cesme on Turkey's western coast before the end of October to try out kite surfing ...

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Posted by Andrew at 14:16, 6 July 2006

Golden opportunity in Bulgaria

Film-lovers and TV producers should grab a flight to Bulgaria in October to experience the nation's unique and alternative international festival of film.

The Golden Chest International Television Festival, which is heralded as one of the longest standing international festivals ...

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Posted by Mike at 14:18, 6 July 2006

Lufthansa voted top for Europe

Lufthansa has been voted Europe's best airline by the readers of German business magazine, Capital.

Around 2,200 readers responded to the survey which voted Lufthansa as the top airline for flights within Europe, for both its onboard ...

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Posted by Clare at 16:32, 7 July 2006

Advice for stress-free holidays

Two-thirds of families in the UK are planning to travel abroad this summer, according to new research.

Although many of those heading into Europe and beyond will be seasoned travellers and have adequate travel insurance cover, AA Travel Insurance, which ...

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Posted by Penny at 16:34, 7 July 2006

Open-skies deal agreed

Carrier restrictions limiting the number of flights between Australia and the UK have been lifted as a part of a new deal between the two countries.

The agreement, which has been brought into immediate effect, removes the previous limits of ...

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Posted by Carrie at 12:18, 10 July 2006

Travel guides to shop and eat by

A new series of travel guides could be set to take the world in a shopping frenzy.

Designed to appeal to a generation of urbanites and shopaholics, the new range of travel guides, entitled eat.shop guides, give information and quirky insider ...

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Posted by Carrie at 12:20, 10 July 2006

Tibetan arts in New York

Discover a taste of Tibet in New York this October as the annual Tibetan Festival returns to Staten Island.

Held at the Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art on October 7th the festival offers visitors a unique insight into and ...

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Posted by Andrew at 17:37, 10 July 2006

Keep on running

The annual New York City Marathon is a pretty unique experience for both running enthusiasts and spectators and those looking for a once-in-a-lifetime challenge should fly to New York this November to catch the race.

For 37 years athletes and ...

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Posted by Merv at 16:24, 11 July 2006

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