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Turkey, still on the list of most popular cheap flight destinations
Turkey, bordered by the Black Sea, the Agean Sea and the Mediterranean, has become one of the most popular destinations lately. Whether you’re planning a city cruise in Istanbul or the capital city, Ankara, there are several cheap flights from the UK...
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easyjet adds new holiday packages
UK's biggest low-cost airline, easyJet is now offering new holiday packages to destinations in Cyprus, Israel, and Croatia. It allows passengers to link hotels with their flight purchases, saving up to 50% on their hotel stay. From today on, travellers...
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Summer holidays: where to go
Now that spring is here and the Easter holidays have come and gone, summer is just around the corner. It's about time to start searching for low cost holidays and booking hotels and planning your itineraries. If you need a little inspiration but aren't...
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Business class passengers get first class seats at Lufthansa
Lucky business class passengers will enjoy the comodity of first class seats for business class prices over the winter period, as Lufthansa temporarily catches up class-ticketing on five routes from Frankfurt. Lufthansa hasn't officially announced the...
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Prague
It’s autumn again… Difficult time, getting a bit melancholic about the summer’s end; but in a way looking forward to chilly days and colourful trees.:) Luckily, there is a bank holiday on the 23rd of October, and hopefully there are still some cheap flight...
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Southwest airline fare sale!
Southwest airlines , a low cost airline operating out of the USA is offering its lowest fares ever on January 21st starting from midnight (PST). The fares start as low as $49 one-way to travel in the USA between April 7th, 2010 and May 25th, 2010. The...
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No more check-in desks at Ryanair
Ryanair removing all its airport check-in desks The fee of checking in baggages is also getting higher - from now on, travellers can only check in if they do it at home via internet at the cost of £5, and if they don't, the price of an emergency check-in...
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How to: Waste time at the airport
One of the huge draw backs of air travel is the time spent at the airport. How many times has it happened to you that you've shown up three hours early, only to wait at your gate for 1.5 hours? I don't know about you, but I am always prudent about arriving...
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Winter discounts to European capitals
Return tickets to Europe from £74 to 150 per person (taxes, fees and all charges included). Several airlines promote low cost flights to major European destinations, like to the popular cities of Budapest, Prague, Bucharest, Warsaw, Verona, Napoli or...
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Top 4 ways to save money in Thailand
Thailand is notoriously a budget travellers dream destination. The food is cheap, hostels are cheap and even flights around Asia for more adventures are cheap with certain low cost airlines. Staying too long in cities like Bangkok though can take their...
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Wooed by winter: visit Lapland
Winter is magical, don't you think so? If you haven't been wooed over by the magic of winter then you've obviously haven't spent enough time in a northern country. There is no better place to experience the best of the cold and snowy season than Lapland...
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Free camping for all in Norway
Norway isn't very high up on the budget traveller's list, mostly because it's not very cheap and it can be difficult to visit without breaking the bank. Hotels are out of the question if you're on a shoestring but one thing that is free in Norway is camping!...
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Eating cheap... anywhere in the world
Everyone loves to eat! And one of the best parts of travelling is the chance to try new foods and flavours, especially when cooked by a local. Don't be one of those travellers who have eaten at Pizza Hut in 10+ countries around the world. Taste paella...
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Celebrating Midsommer in Sweden
Summer in Sweden is a pretty magical thing. If there's one time you really have to visit Sweden it's at the peak of the summer season, during Swedish Midsommer. What can you expect? Pickled herring to eat, beer and cider to drink, folk songs to sing,...
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Travelling smart: 5 tips for your next trip
Just about every travellers wants smooth connections at the airport, to get over jet lag quickly, arrive at their hotel only to find that they've been bumped up to a suite or discover a new destination entirely by accident. If you're prone to travelling...
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What makes Copenhagen so liveable?
It's no surprise that the Danish capital has just been named the world's most livable city according to the annual Quality of Life Survey by Monocle but what makes Copenhagen so great? Monocle, a London-based magazine has announced the results in its...
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Cambodia's undiscovered gem
Today Angkor Wat is one of the biggest attractions and sights, not only in Cambodia, but also in Asia. But it looks like there could be another Cambodia gem on the horizon. Archaeologists have just discovered a 1,200 year old city in the thick of the...
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Fishing: where to catch the big one
Thers is a very simply joy to be had in fishing. It's not everyone's cup of tea, the waiting for the bite, reeling in and casting out again, baiting up the hooks. It's a waiting game with a small and hopeful chance of action at the end of it all. Just...
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British travellers targets for passport theft
New research has revealed that British passports are worth as much as £400 on the blackmarket and British travellers are increasingly being targeted for theft while travelling abroad. Investigators questions four convicted passport theives in four different...
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Edinburgh Fringe for the budge traveller
Edinburgh's Fringe Festival is famous around the world. It serves up some world-class culture, theatre and dance and shouldn't be missed! Unfortunately due to its popularity, the festival is far from being budget-friendly. Hotel room prices soar in August,...
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Goa bans drinking on its beaches
Tourists planning to chill on the beaches of Goa with a cold brewsky in hand will be certainly disappointed as authorities officially ban drinking on the Indian's state's beaches. The goal of course is to tackle two major problems: litter and drunk behaviour....
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Best beaches in Brazil
Brazil is hot, hot, hot on the tourism radar with more people heading to its glorious coasts than ever before. The country's beaches are the main attraction but which ones are the best? While Brazil's coastline is long (a whole 4,650 miles long!) and...
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A trip for astronomers: Mackenzie Basin
There is something quite awe-inspiring about a star-covered sky. If you're used to the city sky then the impression of a night sky away from light pollution is one that will certainly leave an impression. You don't need to be a serious astronomer to appreciate...
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Romance in Venice, on a budget
Venice is the ultimate destination if you're looking to swoop that special someone off their feet. Unfortunately this romantic city also comes with a seriously expensive price tag. It's hard not to be totally charmed by the small, quaint streets, the...
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Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum open after 10 years
Finally, after 10 years the Dutch capital celebrates the opening of its national museum, the Rijksmuseum after a massive €375 million refurbishment job. The museum, originally founded in 1800, has emerged from its period of hibernation, totally transformed....