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Don't be a fool, WEAR A HELMET. |
| "The snowboarders, the guys on the half pipe, wearing their pants around their ankles - even those guys are wearing helmets," Andy Leroy, former OlympianWearing a helmet on the slopes is a debate that continues to reign on, there is no law set in place (yet) and so it is still left up to the individual skier or snowboarder as to whether they decide to don a helmet before they hit the |
| Friday 30 October 2009 |
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Auberge sur la Montagne: Off-piste heaven |
| "This is the last bastion of unexploited French skiing |
| Wednesday 28 October 2009 |
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The first underwater museum... |
| "Don snorkel gear and swim down to discover mysterious sculptures sunk into the ocean floor," Sean O'NeillIn November Mexico will launch the first underwater museum, The Subaquatic Sculpture Museum - yes, that's right, an underwater museum |
| Tuesday 20 October 2009 |
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Manchester trials naked scanners... |
| "This scanner completely takes away the hassle of needing to undress," Sarah Barrett, Head of Customer ExperienceManchester Airport has today announced that they are going to be trialling naked scanners to replace the traditional pat down search when passing through security |
| Tuesday 13 October 2009 |
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Fancy a tipple in the Peak District? |
| "Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder," W |
| Thursday 08 October 2009 |
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UK comes 21st on the list.... |
| "Pining for the fjords |
| Tuesday 06 October 2009 |
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And the winner is...Rio de Janeiro |
| "Live your passion," Rio 2016Friday 2nd October, 5:30pm UK time, the winner's of the 2016 Olympic bid was announced |
| Friday 02 October 2009 |
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September 2009 archives >>
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To fly or to drive? |
| "A large amount of mints and never-ending games of eye spy are essential to a long drive," AnonThe ski season is fast approaching, after narrowing down which week you're going to hit slopes, which resort to head to and what accommodation you're going for, the next question to ponder |
| Wednesday 30 September 2009 |
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Wakeboarding the Devonshire waves... |
| "A short, very broad water ski ridden in the manner of a surfboard by a person towed by a motorboat," definition of wakeboarding |
| Tuesday 29 September 2009 |
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What has happened to British Airways? |
| "The world's favourite airline," British Airways |
| Friday 25 September 2009 |
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A toast to Snowbreaks... |
| "Welcome to our new and improved skiing brand," Simon Prockter |
| Tuesday 22 September 2009 |
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Now that's what I call a sauna with a view... |
| "It is a melange of urban lifestyle and alpine traditions," Mr & Mrs Schwaninger, the owners |
| Monday 21 September 2009 |
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The grass is always greener... |
| "Discover an escape to eat, dream and play in peace," The Scarlet Hotel |
| Tuesday 15 September 2009 |
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The secrets of Catalonia |
| "There is more to life than increasing it's speed," Gandhi |
| Wednesday 09 September 2009 |
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Get to the heart of the city... |
| "It occurs to us |
| Tuesday 08 September 2009 |
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Flying high in Regent's Park... |
| "Throw your heart over the bars and your body will follow," Anon |
| Monday 07 September 2009 |
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August 2009 archives >>
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What does the Bank Holiday offer? |
| "What am I doing this Bank Holiday? Why I'm abseiling down Edinburgh Castle, naturally |
| Thursday 27 August 2009 |
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The iconic Greyhound bus coming to the UK |
| "Greyhound has been an icon of American life, carrying millions of people across the US and Canada,” Moir Lockhead |
| Thursday 20 August 2009 |
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Fancy a spot of bog snorkelling? |
| "This is a very silly, completely bonkers but surprisingly engaging book that could guide you to some extremely unusual events across the country |
| Tuesday 18 August 2009 |
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Rosehearty, to rent or not to rent? |
| "You too can holiday like a media mogul |
| Friday 14 August 2009 |
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Making it into the London Lite |
| "A great way to hang out with like-minded people," Zoe Griffin |
| Tuesday 11 August 2009 |
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Early bird ski weekends in Kaprun, Austria |
| "The Kitzsteinhorn |
| Thursday 06 August 2009 |
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Harrods by Appointment Beyond |
| "Make sure that whatever you do, you do it the best," Mohamed Al FayedHarrods has always been in the business of providing for the rich and wealthy, satisfying all their needs and making sure that the Harrods name is an esteemed brand throughout the world |
| Wednesday 05 August 2009 |
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Summer Sunday hotel incentives... |
| "“Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away”," Unknown |
| Monday 03 August 2009 |
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July 2009 archives >>
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Tent, sleeping bag, cider & a rug- the craze of camping |
| "The fire is the main comfort of the camp, whether in summer or winter, and is about as ample at one season as at another," Henry David Thoreau |
| Thursday 30 July 2009 |
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Round Europe for 1p each way (plus tax) |
| "All these places I hadn't been to, couldn't pronounce and would never have heard of, if low-cost airlines didn't fly to them," Tom Chesshyre |
| Tuesday 28 July 2009 |
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The majestic Greek island of Santorini |
| "I don't think you could go to another planet and be more impressed then you will be when you see Santorini for the first time," Matt Barrett |
| Monday 27 July 2009 |
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Cowes Week on the Isle of Wight |
| "The most prestigious international sailing regatta in the world," Cowes Combined Clubs |
| Friday 24 July 2009 |
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Brits flocking to Vienna... |
| "I would like to say quite frankly: ‘Thank you, Brüno!'" Norbert Kettner |
| Thursday 23 July 2009 |
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The New 7 Natural Wonders of the World |
| "This campaign should contribute to the appreciation - to the knowledge - of our environment," Bernard Weber |
| Wednesday 22 July 2009 |
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Carvoeiro, a hidden gem in the Algarve |
| "Layered with white washed villas & buildings, undulating in harmony with the natural rocky landscapes" Adrian Caffery |
| Tuesday 21 July 2009 |
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Adventura team building day... |
| "The only way the boat can capsize is if we were hit by a whale and there are no whales in the Solent!" Jon, the skipper |
| Friday 10 July 2009 |
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June 2009 archives >>
May 2009 archives >>
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The joys of online booking... |
| "Internet is like electricity-the latter lights up everything, while the former lights up knowledge," Kerry PackerWith the summer sun glaring down during the Bank Holiday Weekend it inspired me to get my summer holiday booked |
| Wednesday 27 May 2009 |
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The skippers tell all...Sailing |
| "Thought is the wind, knowledge the sail, and mankind the vessel," August HareWe have been running sailing weekends for many years now and their popularity never seems to wane, in fact we get more interest now than ever before meaning that some weekends we’ve had to add an extra yacht due to high demand |
| Friday 22 May 2009 |
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The Highs and Lows of Windsurfing.... |
| "Every ride starts on a single wave," Josh Angulo |
| Tuesday 19 May 2009 |
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Living in the smallest town in Britain- heaven or hell? |
| "If you cannot do great things, do small things in a great way," Napolean Hill |
| Thursday 14 May 2009 |
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We've joined the Super Conga - Have You? |
| "Hoo-choo-choo |
| Friday 08 May 2009 |
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The host tells all.....London Days Out |
| "Many fine things can be done in a day if you don't always make that day tomorrow," Anonymous |
| Thursday 07 May 2009 |
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April 2009 archives >>
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It's a cool, cool summer.... |
| "Summertime, and the livin' is easy, fish are jumpin and the cotton is high |
| Thursday 30 April 2009 |
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Picture Perfect |
| "A good snapshot stops a moment from running away," Eudora WeltyPhotography weekends are becoming an ever increasing popular trend, whether it be a day course or a long weekend, they are popping up all over the country |
| Wednesday 22 April 2009 |
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The host tells all....Peak District |
| "After a days walk, everything has twice its usual value," George Macauley TrevelyanEvery month here on our Adventura blog we are going to welcome you into the lives of one of our hosts |
| Thursday 16 April 2009 |
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ATOL-what does it mean? |
| "You've got to feel safe even in what appears to be the simplest thing," Richard GereWhen booking on to a holiday, whether it is a package deal, flights or hotel accommodation, you want to feel safe in doing so |
| Wednesday 15 April 2009 |
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Adventura - "those that seek adventure" |
| "Change in all things is sweet," Aristotle Norwich Union became Aviva, Marathon became Snickers, Jif became Cif |
| Wednesday 08 April 2009 |
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February 2007 archives >>
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London's international women's film festival |
| Those looking for an exciting single holiday might do well to visit London this March - when an annual UK film festival, devoted exclusively to female directors, comes to town |
| Tuesday 27 February 2007 |
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Budapest festival will put a spring in your step |
| Budapest will make the perfect venue for a quick break this March as it again hosts its annual Spring Festival |
| Tuesday 27 February 2007 |
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Country living comes to the capital |
| The Country Living Spring Fair comes to Islington's Business Design Centre for five days this March |
| Tuesday 27 February 2007 |
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Prague prepares for film festival |
| Those looking to spend a weekend in Prague should consider going while the One World Film Festival is taking place place at the beginning of March |
| Tuesday 27 February 2007 |
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Celebrate Wordsworth in the Lake District |
| Visitors to the English Lake District are strongly advised to pay a visit to Dove Cottage, the home of English poet William Wordsworth between 1799 and 1808 |
| Tuesday 27 February 2007 |
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Excuses for a London city break this March |
| For sheer quantity and quality of entertainment, there is no better city break destination than London |
| Monday 26 February 2007 |
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Bobrunning in Switzerland |
| Those looking for an alternative to the skiing break or snowboarding holiday should look no further than the St Moritz bob track in Switzerland |
| Monday 26 February 2007 |
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Bath International Music Festival |
| The Bath International Music Festival is fast approaching and the historic city is preparing to welcome visitors and musicians form across the globe |
| Monday 26 February 2007 |
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Cheese Rolling near Cambridge |
| Those seeking an activity break with a difference might want to try cheese rolling in Stilton this May |
| Monday 26 February 2007 |
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London's Optronica Festival |
| The British Film Institute's (BFI) annual Optronica Festival is coming up and this year's line-up looks set to make the four-day event one of London's most exciting cultural festivals of the year |
| Monday 26 February 2007 |
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Rail use booms as London popularity peaks |
| Railway use reached its highest level for 60 years in 2006, as millions made the journey to London for a short city break, operating figures reveal |
| Thursday 22 February 2007 |
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Take an activity break for Fashion by the Lake |
| The Lake District will play host to a unique fashion extravaganza next month |
| Wednesday 21 February 2007 |
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Budapest is value Mother's Day city break |
| Online accommodation specialist Hotelopia |
| Wednesday 21 February 2007 |
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Alps event to feature star-studded cast |
| The line-up for the highly-anticipated Swatch O'Neill Big Mountain Pro 2007 freestyle contest in the Alps this March has been announced |
| Wednesday 21 February 2007 |
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Swinging in the Alps with a difference |
| The International Snow Golf Association promises to host a mountain break with a difference next month, when the world's first official snow golf championship tees off |
| Wednesday 21 February 2007 |
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Air travel popular in January |
| Four per cent more UK-based passengers took to the skies for a short break in January, compared to the corresponding month last year, according to the latest statistics |
| Tuesday 20 February 2007 |
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Cheap family breaks from the south coast |
| Education decision-makers in Southampton have joined forces with newly-expanded travel giant Thomas Cook to offer discounted family breaks specifically during the school holidays |
| Tuesday 20 February 2007 |
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Austrian activity break guide published |
| The 2007 edition of the Walk Austria guidebook has been published, complete with tips for holidaymakers considering an activity break in this top European skiing destination |
| Tuesday 20 February 2007 |
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Bombay Boys bound for London |
| The Arts India Contemporary Gallery (AICON) Gallery in London will open with a show by the Bombay Boys, a group of some of the most successful Mumbai artists, on March 16th |
| Tuesday 20 February 2007 |
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Holiday rentals demand surges in January |
| Travel website holiday-rentals |
| Monday 19 February 2007 |
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Rail fares slashed to encourage Welsh tourism |
| In a bid to encourage more holidaymakers to take activity breaks in the Brecon Beacons, First Great Western has slashed rail fares on key routes |
| Monday 19 February 2007 |
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Pair form Europe's second-largest travel firm |
| Thomas Cook and MyTravel are to merge to form Europe's second-largest travel company, which will transport more than 19 million holidaymakers each year |
| Monday 19 February 2007 |
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Four types of traveller to emerge by 2020 |
| Air passengers will fall into four distinct categories [in the future / within the next 13 years ? delete one of these??], according to a new study |
| Monday 19 February 2007 |
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F1 arrival makes Barcelona top city break |
| The sunny coastal city of Barcelona is the perfect setting for the fourth Grand Prix of the 2007 Formula One season |
| Friday 16 February 2007 |
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Habsburg Carnival on the Austrian pistes |
| The Habsburg Carnival at Madonna di Campiglio promises to be an exciting and glamorous event |
| Friday 16 February 2007 |
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Kitzbuhel: too popular with Russians? |
| The increasing number of wealthy Russian businessmen arriving in the Austrian ski resort of Kitzbuhel is beginning to irritate locals, according to reports |
| Friday 16 February 2007 |
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France remains as world's favourite tourist destination |
| France has emerged victorious as the world's most popular tourist destination for 2006, following on from its number one ranking the year before |
| Friday 16 February 2007 |
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Winter chill drives Brits on package breaks |
| The prospect of a spending winter in Britain proved so unappealing to thousands of households that long-haul package breaks to far flung locations have soared in popularity |
| Thursday 15 February 2007 |
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Hogarth arrives in the capital |
| A significant retrospective of the work of William Hogarth has opened today (Wednesday, February 7th) at London's Tate Britain, on the banks of the Thames |
| Wednesday 14 February 2007 |
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UK tourism on the rise |
| UK residents made 17 |
| Wednesday 14 February 2007 |
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SkyEurope's speed breaks to Austria |
| For those considering booking a speed break to Austria this winter, SkyEurope has just announced a special promotional offer |
| Wednesday 14 February 2007 |
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Barcelona Carnival |
| Those looking to take a short break this winter should consider visiting the Barcelona Carnival, held each year in February |
| Wednesday 14 February 2007 |
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World's top musicians to descend on Prague this spring |
| If you're planning a European city break this spring, then a trip to the beautiful and historic Prague could be the answer to your holidaymaking prayers |
| Tuesday 13 February 2007 |
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Influence activity breaks in the Lake District |
| Local authorities in the Lake District are offering experienced and eager souls the chance to enjoy an activity break in this tranquil part of the north-west, while helping to preserve it |
| Monday 12 February 2007 |
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Prague's winter ball season drawing to a close |
| The Czech capital Prague is entering the final fortnight of its annual winter ball season, one of the festival periods that make the city one of Europe's top city break destinations |
| Monday 12 February 2007 |
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Sinai Camel Festival this May |
| Sharm el-Sheikh plays host to the eighth annual Sinai Camel Festival this May, which promises to be the biggest in its fledgling history |
| Monday 12 February 2007 |
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Dutch master visits Budapest |
| Holidaymakers hoping to take a city break to Budapest should try to time their visit to the Hungarian capital to coincide with a canonical Van Gogh exhibition at the magnificent Museum of Fine Arts |
| Monday 12 February 2007 |
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Magic Morocco melts holidaymakers' hearts |
| A hustling and bustling activity break destination just a short skip across the Mediterranean Sea, Morocco is a far cry from anything you can experience in Europe |
| Friday 09 February 2007 |
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Val d'Isere's global allure |
| Val d'Isere is one of the most famous ski resorts in the world, renowned as much for its world-class pistes and courses, as its contagious party atmosphere and thriving night life |
| Thursday 08 February 2007 |
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Winter in the Tyrol |
| The Tyrol region of the Alps is the ultimate single skiing holiday destination, with over 3,500 kilometres of world-class slopes, exclusive ice bars, alpine coasters, sports resorts and unlimited adventure |
| Wednesday 07 February 2007 |
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Multi-activity Manchester to host UK's first supercasino |
| Manchester is to become the Las Vegas of Europe after winning the bid to host the UK's first supercasino |
| Tuesday 06 February 2007 |
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London is top city break destination |
| A weekend in London has been voted the best winter option for a short break, according to Travco |
| Monday 05 February 2007 |
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French star wins World Cup at Val d'Isere |
| Pierre-Emmanuel Dalcin won the men's downhill to record the first World Cup victory of his career |
| Monday 05 February 2007 |
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Manchester is ideal short break this March |
| Anyone planning a short break to Manchester should consider timing their trip to coincide with the city's annual celebration of the Emerald Isle |
| Monday 05 February 2007 |
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Barcelona Guitar Festival |
| Barcelona, one of Europe's top city break destinations, will play host to a series of guitar performances from March through June this year as part of an annual programme of events |
| Monday 05 February 2007 |
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Film boosts Kazakhstan's popularity |
| Kazakhstan is becoming increasingly popular as a holiday destination among young Britons, new research has revealed |
| Friday 02 February 2007 |
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Justin and Jessica on snowboarding break |
| US heartthrob Justin Timberlake is currently on a snowboarding break with the beautiful Jessica Biel, according to media reports |
| Friday 02 February 2007 |
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Cumbria best for "variety, beauty and abundance" |
| If you love wildlife then Cumbria's the best place in the UK to be, according to a new survey |
| Friday 02 February 2007 |
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15m Brits book holidays at start of 2007 |
More than 15 million Britons are expected to have booked a holiday by February, according to new research |
| Friday 02 February 2007 |
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Snow dome planned for Hemel |
| Hemel Hempstead council has given the go-ahead for a snow dome to be built |
| Thursday 01 February 2007 |
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Egyptian tourism numbers up |
| An increasing number of Britons are being attracted to the sun, sea, sand and ancient wonders that Egypt has to offer, according to new figures |
| Thursday 01 February 2007 |
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Autumn festival in Paris |
| If you want to make the most of your weekend in Paris, the Autumn Festival will keep you up to date with all the most important cultural events |
| Thursday 01 February 2007 |
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Gatwick South Terminal revamped |
| Holidaymakers flying in to Gatwick after their city break will find that they'll come home to a better service, with new plans to revamp the arrivals extension |
| Thursday 01 February 2007 |
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January 2007 archives >>
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Holidays sweep away the January blues |
| Millions of Britons woke up to a white scene this morning as a blanket of snow fell, covering rooftops, cars and roads |
| Wednesday 31 January 2007 |
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More short getaways for Brits, says study |
| This year will see us taking an average of three short breaks a year, showing in an increase in planned trips for the third year in a row |
| Tuesday 30 January 2007 |
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Paris still popular for city breaks |
| Hopping across the Channel to visit the Eiffel Tower and enjoy a gourmet meal is still popular with British tourists, despite an increase in the number of long-haul flights over Christmas |
| Tuesday 30 January 2007 |
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Leave the office at home on your holidays |
| Brits have forgotten how to relax when they go on holiday, according to research from Virgin Holidays |
| Tuesday 30 January 2007 |
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Burton snowboard competition kicks off |
| This weekend sees the start of the Burton European Open in Switzerland |
| Friday 26 January 2007 |
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Air passenger duty rise could cause airport delays |
| Holidaymakers could face serious delays at UK airports if they do not pay a new operator air tax |
| Friday 26 January 2007 |
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Lake District holiday bookings up, thanks to Miss Potter |
| It seems that the new Renee Zellwegger movie, Miss Potter, has caused an unprecedented boost in the number of visitors to the Lake District |
| Friday 26 January 2007 |
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Visit Kazakhstan with SpeedBreaks |
| Hot on the heels of Sacha Baron Cohen's win at the Golden Globes, Adventura is giving you the chance to visit the country of Borat's birth |
| Thursday 25 January 2007 |
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Online holiday bookings 'more popular' |
| One in ten Britons booking 2007 breaks online will be holidaying alone, according to a new survey |
| Thursday 25 January 2007 |
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Cyber surfers choose UK holidays |
| Britain is the favoured destination for holidays among online bookers this year, according to a new survey |
| Thursday 25 January 2007 |
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Iris-recognition at airports 'will cause delays' |
| A Conservative MP has claimed that the government's plans to introduce iris-recognition equipment in UK airports will do more harm than good |
| Wednesday 24 January 2007 |
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More Brits planning holidays in the new year |
| So the Christmas decorations have been packed away for another year and Britons have only just polished off the remainder of that turkey |
| Wednesday 24 January 2007 |
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Snowboard World Champions named |
| A crowd of 4,000 gathered in Arosa this week to watch two snowsport enthusiasts take the men and women's titles at the Snowboard World Championships |
| Wednesday 24 January 2007 |
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Val d'Isere to host skiing World Cup |
| Val d'Isere will be hosting this year's men's skiing World Cup, it has been announced |
| Wednesday 24 January 2007 |
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Skier mounts challenge on Lake Windermere speed limit |
Activity days in the Lake District could see a return of water-skiing if the Keep Windermere Alive (KWA) campaign is successful |
| Tuesday 23 January 2007 |
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Ski Club runs Respect the Mountain campaign |
| If you're looking for somewhere a little more eco-friendly for your single skiing holiday, you could try the award-winning Respect the Mountain initiative |
| Tuesday 23 January 2007 |
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Festival of cinema costumes in Paris |
| Film and fashion unite at the annual International Festival of Cinema Costumes and Fashion in the romantic capital of France |
| Tuesday 23 January 2007 |
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FIS snowboard champions named |
| An American woman and a French man have been crowned winners at the Federation Internationale de Ski's annual Snowboard World Championships, following a hearty battle |
| Monday 22 January 2007 |
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Love on the slopes? |
| Whether you're heading to Crans Montana or Pasa de la Casa, the sparkling snow white backdrop and the buzz of activity will lend a hand to finding love on the ski slopes, according to the Ski Club of Great Britain |
| Monday 22 January 2007 |
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BA reduces fuel surcharges |
| Airline British Airways has cut its fuel surcharges in order to reflect the reduced oil prices and follow in the footsteps of other companies, according to reports |
| Monday 22 January 2007 |
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Tour de France route revealed |
| The route for this year's Tour de France has been revealed, kicking off with an opening ceremony in London's Trafalgar Square |
| Monday 22 January 2007 |
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Crans Montana to offer discount for early birds |
Singles Skiers heading to Crans Montana will get the chance to get a reduction on their ski passes if they book in advance, it has been reported |
| Friday 19 January 2007 |
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Female snowboard film to be launched |
| Keen female snowboarders will be pleased to know that a new film is being released, featuring the popular snowsport |
| Friday 19 January 2007 |
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Brits to get more holidays |
| You could soon find that you have more free days in the year to go on a fantastic city break, or activity holiday, as new government legislation could see many Britons have an extra eight days of annual leave |
| Friday 19 January 2007 |
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La Plagne to host themed week |
| The skiing destination of La Plagne in the French Alps will play host to a themed week later on this month, according to reports |
| Thursday 18 January 2007 |
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UK holidays more popular as Brits aim to cut carbon footprints |
| More Britons are holidaying in the UK in an attempt to do their bit to help the environment, new research reveals |
| Thursday 18 January 2007 |
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Holidaymakers will not be moved on air travel |
| It will take a significant rise in air passenger duty for Britons to give up their love of flying abroad, a new survey reveals |
| Thursday 18 January 2007 |
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Online holidays 'cheaper' |
| Holidays are cheaper when booked online, according to an investigation from Holiday Which? |
| Wednesday 17 January 2007 |
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Day trips in England 'more popular' |
| Britons are making more and more day trips in England, according to new figures from VisitBritain |
| Wednesday 17 January 2007 |
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Cumbrian tourists 'staying longer' |
| Visitors to the Lake District are enjoying themselves so much that they don't want to go home, according to the 2006 Cumbria Visitor Survey |
| Wednesday 17 January 2007 |
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Brits take to adventure holidays |
| An increasing number of thrill-seeking Britons are seeking adventure holidays, according to a new report |
| Tuesday 16 January 2007 |
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PM won't give up his holidays |
| The prime minister is not going to give up travelling by air because giving up flying is not the solution for global warming |
| Tuesday 16 January 2007 |
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Holidaymakers warned to beware of bank charges |
| Britons heading off on a city break should be careful not to lose out in unnecessary bank charges, according to a new report |
| Tuesday 16 January 2007 |
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Advice offered to backpackers |
| A recent article in Real Gap explains some of the problems that single people backpacking abroad can experience |
| Monday 15 January 2007 |
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Budapest film festival |
| Single travellers wanting an insight into European film culture will love the fifteenth annual Titanic Film Festival in Budapest in Hungary |
| Monday 15 January 2007 |
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Flights resume from Bristol |
| Holiday-makers suffering from a weekend of delays were told today that flights from Bristol International Airport (BIA) would resume today, although some disruption was still expected |
| Monday 15 January 2007 |
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Luxury air travel 'cheaper' than London Underground |
| Recent price increases on the London Underground mean that the transport service is now the most expensive in the world |
| Friday 12 January 2007 |
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Holidaymakers 'should learn Parisian gestures' |
| Paris is traditionally considered by Britons as an unfriendly city, despite its status as the City of Love |
| Friday 12 January 2007 |
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Alcohol-fuelled yobs 'holiday turn-off' |
| British holidaymakers have revealed just what ticks them off when they are on holiday in a new survey by a travel website |
| Thursday 11 January 2007 |
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Holiday planning 'stressful' |
| The effort that goes into planning holidays is stressing many Britons out, according to a new survey |
| Thursday 11 January 2007 |
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'All white' on the night for the Alps |
| Tourists setting off on their annual skiing holiday will be relieved to hear that snow has finally fallen on the Swiss Alps |
| Wednesday 10 January 2007 |
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Party on the Danube |
If you're looking for something different to do this summer, why not explore some Hungarian culture with the annual festival on the Danube?
Founded in 1996, the festival includes folk art events, pop concerts and exhibitions as well as handicrafts and traditional Hungarian dancing |
| Wednesday 10 January 2007 |
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Celebrate film in Prague |
| Prague will host the 9th One World Film Festival competition from February 28th to March 8th this year |
| Wednesday 10 January 2007 |
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Holidays in Spain 'good value' |
| Those hoping to go on a city break this year should look to Spain as the country has been named as one of the best value destinations for 2007 |
| Tuesday 09 January 2007 |
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Olympics to see visitors flock to the UK |
| Hosting the Olympic Games will see a significant increase in the amount of revenue gained from the tourism industry in Britain, according to new research |
| Tuesday 09 January 2007 |
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Grand Prix comes to Barcelona |
| The Formula 1 season roars into Barcelona early in May 2007, promising a full weekend of excitement for sports enthusiasts and car lovers alike |
| Friday 05 January 2007 |
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More Brits choosing holidays at home |
| More Brits are choosing to holiday at home rather than head overseas as they wake up to the many attractions the UK has to offer |
| Thursday 04 January 2007 |
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Miss Potter will boost Cumbria's economy, says official |
Cumbrian officials are hoping that the new Renee Zellwegger film Miss Potter will do for the Lake District what Lord of the Rings did for New Zealand, according to media reports |
| Wednesday 03 January 2007 |
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