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Continuing snowfall creating last-minute ski holiday opportunities

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It might be the second week of April, but there is still plenty of great skiing to be enjoyed in Europe, with snow continuing to fall in the Alps.Many of the resorts are staying open for the remainder ...

Bahamas celebrating its independence in 2013

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The Bahamas is marking its 40th year of independence with a series of events, including an exhibition match between Tottenham Hotspur and the Jamaican national team on 23 May.Tickets for the game taki ...

New Forest cyclists 'baffled' by criticism

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Cyclists in the New Forest have been left 'baffled' after being accused of jeopardising the safety of other visitors to the park. Dr Tony Hockley, of the New Forest Equestrian Association (NFE ...

Welsh gardens to be revamped

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Seven historic gardens in Wales are being restored to their former glory thanks to the European Regional Development Fund.The green spaces at Bryngarw Country Park, Margam Country Park, Penllergare Va ...

Toronto aquarium among new Canadian attractions

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Three new reasons to take cheap flights to Canada are opening this year, based on the themes of space, flight and the oceans.In Montreal, the Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium opened last week in the heart ...

Welsh museums enjoy visitor boost

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Museums in Wales are celebrating 12 month of record-breaking attendance, with 1.75m people passing through their doors in 2012/13.The National Museum Wales' (NMW) seven attractions welcomed 500,00 ...

Iceland 'most welcoming' country

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Iceland has topped a list of the world's most welcoming countries towards foreign travellers, published by the World Economic Forum (WEF).As part of WEF's 'The Travel & Tourism Competi ...

Learn about an American icon in Maryland

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Visitors to Maryland are being urged to learn more about an American icon now that the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Monument has become a national park site.Last month, President Obama ...

Live like the Swiss this summer

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Visitors to Switzerland this summer are being invited to get involved in '100 living traditions' during their holidays.Some of the more unusual customs that the Swiss tourist board wants to hi ...

Air New Zealand wins sustainability award

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Air New Zealand has triumphed in the 2013 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards, recognising sustainable tourism global best practice.The flag carrier was named the winner in the Global Tourism Business categor ...

Royal Mile gets spruced up

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The famous Royal Mile in Edinburgh has been given a clean up to make it more appealing for locals and tourists.Council officials, businesses and residents have all chipped in as part of the second ann ...

Naval history being celebrated in Florida

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Holidays in Florida this summer don't have to be all about Disneyland and beaches, with a bit of naval history landing in the state next week.Between 15 April and 3 June, visitors to the Sunshine ...

Bill Clinton: Tourism good for the earth

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Bill Clinton has claimed tourism is 'good for the earth, good for the children and good for the future'.Speaking at the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Summit in Abu Dhabi, the ...

Traveller caught with Putin fake ID

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A traveller has been given a police caution after attempting to pass himself off as the Russian president Vladimir Putin.Lucas Baier was taking a train from Salzburg to Munich when police asked him to ...

Hotel guests offered goldfish companion

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When you're travelling solo, your hotel room can be a lonely place. However, a hotelier in Dutton, near Warrington, has come up with a novel solution for homesickness: a goldfish.Hotel owner Jeff ...

British Airways reveals most popular plane seats

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British Airways has conducted a study to find out which seats on a plane are the most popular.The flag carrier used data from its own bookings - customers are allowed to pick a seat for free 24 hours ...

Holidaymakers could soon be checking in to Italian prisons and castles

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The number of hotels in Italy is set to expand, with old castles and prison buildings set to be converted into luxury holiday properties.With Italy facing debts of €1.9tr, the government is hopef ...

Advice site for disabled travellers launched

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Disabled tourists hoping to visit major attractions and stay at hotels in England can now log on to a website containing detailed accessibility information. The OpenBritain.net website has been l ...

Malta has most hotel rooms per head

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Holidaymakers shouldn't have any problem finding hotels in Malta, according to a new study.The World Economic Forum revealed that the Mediterranean archipelago tops the world rankings with 4.2 hot ...

Visit an unusual festival in 2013

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Tired of seeing carnival processions and firework displays on your holidays? How about attending a festival with a difference on your travels abroad in 2013?Visitors to the Liguria region of Italy nex ...
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