Category: archive
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An Afternoon at Alhambra by Matthew Doughty
The recovery from Rock Vivé's excesses was complete and it was time to see something of Andalucia's history and culture. Seville and Cordoba were considered but as our circumstances were…
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The Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) in Korea by Kevin Brackley
If there's only one trip you do in Seoul, it should be this one. The iron curtain has gone from Germany but is alive and well here. You have to…
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Where do the Stars Holiday?
OK, it's silly season! Earlier in the year, we saw Prince Charles (but not Camilla!) spend a night in a £25-a-night B&B called Yew Tree Farm, an 18th century farmhouse…
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National Airlines Announces $1 Fares for September 11 Travel
The Frommers' August e-newsletter discussed Spirit Airline's giving away of all seats on September 11. Now, National Airlines is following suit; the seats aren't free, but they're only a single…
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Buzz News: new routing to Amsterdam
Buzz is in the Beetle's opinion the only decent low cost airline. On board information includes useful hints and tips about your destination, what to do and where to stay,…
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Easter Island
If you are thinking of going to Santiago or Tahiti, did you know, you could take a flight to Easter Island? It's included in the famous Oneworld Explorer air pass.…
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MEETING NEWS
Meeting news from our branches around the world.
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House Votes to Lift Ban on Cuba Travel by Susan Milligan / Boston Globe (via Common Dreams News Center)
The US House voted last night to lift the ban on US citizens travelling to communist Cuba, stunning hard-liners and defying a plea by the Bush administration to retain harsh,…
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London: Saturday 6th July 2002 – London Meeting by Padmassana
This month we had the annual member's slides show. We were treated to eight mini talks from club members, covering three continents. I have described them below in a geographical…
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Fave Websites of the Month
Cut price rooms in London do, really exist. Take a look at: www.laterooms.com and also www.lastminute.com do London hotel rooms. Travel Inn www.travelinn.com have rooms at £74.95 and there is…