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Nicaragua targeting luxury tourists

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The Nicaraguan government is trying to persuade more luxury tourists to visit the country.While the average visitors spends $118 (£77) a day in neighbouring Costa Rica, this figure falls to just ...

Tourism industry should work more closely with Hollywood, says expert

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The tourism industry needs to do more to take advantage of the publicity offered by Hollywood films, according to an expert.Sue Beeton, associate professor of tourism at La Trobe University in Austral ...

Australia hoping to attract more business tourists

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Tourism chiefs are hoping more business people will be catching flights to Australia this year.Federal tourism minister Martin Ferguson said Tourism Australia 'means business' and has upped it ...

Brits don't know the meaning of austerity when it comes to holidays

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Despite these austere times, new research shows that when it comes to holidays, Brits refuse to compromise.As a result, a quarter of people spend 20% more than they budgeted, with 45% of these travell ...

British Airways partners with Twinings to deliver perfect cuppa

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British Airways has recruited tea expert Twinings to help it serve great tasting tea.With the conditions inside a pressurised aircraft cabin adversely affecting a normal brew, Twinings has created a n ...

Italian beach 'best on earth'

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A beach on the Italian island of Lampedusa has been named the best on earth in a travellers' poll.Rabbit Beach beat competition from Grace Bay in the Turks and Caicos, Whitehaven Beach in Australi ...

Florida enjoys record year for tourism

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Florida's tourism industry was boosted by a 2.3% increase in the number of visitors last year, as 89.3m people came to sample the Sunshine State's beaches and theme parks.Of these, 13.8m were ...

Indian Ocean hiding ancient continent, study suggests

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Scientists have claimed that fragments of an ancient continent called Mauritia are hidden under the Indian Ocean. Norwegian researchers found evidence of the ancient land mass on the sun-kissed b ...

Easter in Italy

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The Italian tourist board is inviting Christians to visit Italy this Easter and join in with the numerous events taking place.With religion still playing an integral role in Italian society, there is ...

Snowshoeing in Finland

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Those following the travails of Sir Ranulph Fiennes in Antarctica could be forgiven for thinking that walking across snow-covered landscapes requires years of experience.However, those taking holidays ...

Most worthless currency revealed

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No one likes to be left with loads of small change at the end of their holiday because, once you factor in commission, there's little point in getting it converted back into sterling.And nowhere i ...

Dogs brings home beach souvenirs in his stomach

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Many people like to take home a souvenir from their trip to the beach, but the antics of Barney the brown labrador take the biscuit.During a walk along the Kent coastline with his owners, Kim and Andr ...

'Fluffies' celebrate hotels with best towels

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If you thought the Oscars were the biggest awards ceremony of the year, then think again.Shower and tapware company Methven has created the 'Fluffies' - a competition to acknowledge the hotels ...

Sterling dip prompts currency rush

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With sterling dropping in value against both the euro and the dollar in the wake of the UK losing its AAA credit rating, travellers have been rushing to secure their holiday currency.Fearing that the ...

Half want to text while airborne

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Around 50% of air passengers would like to text while airborne, according to a new study.A survey of 2,000 British travellers also revealed that 44% would like access to social media during flights. H ...

One in ten travel insurance claims rejected

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Although holidaymakers are urged to take out insurance before they travel, new research has shown that even if you do buy protection, you could end up out of pocket.Consumer group Which? found that on ...

Revamped London Dungeon to re-open

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The revamped London Dungeon experience is set to open this Friday (1 March), with a cast of historical characters preparing to thrill and scare visitors to the capital.In its new location at County Ha ...

Hotel shampoo tops 'theft' list

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Hotel shampoo has been revealed as the most socially acceptable item to steal in a new survey.More than 90% of the 1,000 Brits questioned said it was okay to make off with items from a hotel room, inc ...

Lego photographer documenting Portsmouth

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A tiny Lego photographer is taking centre stage in a bid to capture a year in the life of Portsmouth.The 365 Project is the brainchild of commercial photographer Andrew Whyte, who uses a small figurin ...

Lack of legroom top passenger complaint

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The lack of legroom offered to passengers on economy flights is the number one complaint of air travel, according to a new survey.In all, 38% of those questioned said that airlines should make more le ...
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