British holidaymakers travelling to
Europe and the
USA could soon find it easier to obtain foreign currency following a Post Office trial of euro and dollar cash machines.
The organisation is testing the machines at 13 branches and could ...
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Foreign currency cash machines trialled in UK
Posted by Carrie at 11:39, 16 June 2008
An increasing number of
backpackers are spending more on their travels to ensure they have all the best experiences each destination can offer.
This is according to Tom Hall of Lonely Planet, who said that more backpackers are taking the ...
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Backpacking 'moving upmarket'
Posted by Kate at 12:58, 13 June 2008
Virgin Atlantic has complemented its current range of courses for those scared of flying with a new book.
Entitled Flying Without Fear: 101 of Your Questions Answered, the publication offers a host of information on how to combat fear of ...
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Virgin releases book for scared flyers
Posted by Clare at 16:48, 12 June 2008
Manchester Airport will celebrate its 70th birthday later this month.
The hub will mark seven decades since its establishment as Manchester (Ringway) Airport on June 25th, with the airport set to put on a slew of events in honour of ...
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Manchester Airport marks 70th birthday
Posted by Penny at 15:17, 12 June 2008
The Caribbean is the most popular destination among families looking to splash out on a luxury holiday, according to one expert.
Alyson Cook of Luxury Travel Magazine said that the sun-drenched hotspot is attractive to British families due to a ...
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Caribbean 'top' for luxury family breaks
Posted by Carrie at 14:07, 11 June 2008
New York was the most popular city destination in the
USA among foreign visitors in 2007, new figures have revealed.
The city saw 7.6 million overseas tourists arrive in the metropolis last year, beating the likes of
Los ...
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Posted by Andrew at 15:46, 10 June 2008
Holidaymakers jetting overseas this summer have been advised to ensure they are prepared for every possibility before leaving for the airport.
Common travel problems include losing bags, having to obtain medical treatment while abroad and cancellations, according to Tesco Travel Insurance.
As ...
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'Prepare for potential travel problems'
Posted by Andrea at 15:44, 10 June 2008
About 50 per cent of Britons are unable to pinpoint the location of some of the UK's best-known landmarks, it has been claimed.
A survey carried out by Holiday Inn revealed that 85 per cent of respondents do not know where ...
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Half of Brits 'cannot locate UK landmarks'
Posted by Mike at 15:51, 9 June 2008
A growing number of Britons place culture at the top of their wishlists when it comes to booking a holiday, a new poll has revealed.
Carried out by YouGov for accommodation website Celticcastles.com, the survey of more than 2,000 adults showed ...
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Poll: More Brits want cultural breaks
Posted by Penny at 15:50, 9 June 2008