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Family holidays: the recipe for success

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In today’s economic climate the pressure is on for finding the best value for your money. So it’s no surprise that more and more British families are opting for holiday destinations that parents enjoyed as a child. No matter the destination, how to make your family summer trip a success? We’ve got the recipe. Continue reading »

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Secluded escapes in the British Hebrides

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A new BBC wildlife programme presented by Ewen McGregor may be just the thing the secluded Hebrides region off Scotland’s mainland needs to boost tourism. Hebrides Puffins, dolphins, basking sharks and seals… get ready for your close up! Continue reading »

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London attracts: Thatcher Museum in the works

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As London prepares for Baroness Thatchers’ funeral later this week, the city is also considering a way to permanently celebrate the legacy of the country’s only female prime minister : a library and museum. Continue reading »

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easyJet and their pickle over Moscow flights

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According to the Daily Mail, “easyJet is preparing to do what Napoleon never managed: go to Moscow.” It’s not that easy though. easyJet’s fleet is ready to head to Moscow but the airline still hasn’t received permission to take off.  Continue reading »

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Spring escapes: best value for money

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It’s not been a good week for the pound. It slumped to a 17-month low against the dollar and euro this week making neither the Continent nor the USA as budget-friendly as usual. Still want the best value for your pennies this spring? Here are five destinations that are still cheap as ever. Continue reading »

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Round and round: world’s best ferris wheels

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Big wheels, big views! Ferris wheels are no longer carnival fare, they’re big ticket tourist attractions and we’ve rounded up the tallest, biggest and best observation wheels around the world. Are you brave enough to ride them over the top and down again? Continue reading »

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