Category: Sidebar
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Mediterranean Bookings Down
The tourism industry has been heavily hit by the current conflict in Iraq. Holidaymakers are avoiding Turkey and Cyprus and indeed, the most of the Mediterranean. Muslim countries, such as
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Hadrian.s Wall Path to open
For the first time this spring, visitors will be able to walk the full length of what was the northernmost frontier of the Roman Empire. Opening May 23, the 81-mile
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Algeria Missing Tourists
If you are planning to travel to the Sahara in Southern Algeria, you may want to re-think your plans. 8 Austrian tourists have just gone missing, bringing the number of
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UK Wine Week
Vineyard tours and wine tasting are planned to mark English Wine Week this spring (May 24 – June 1). There are 379 vineyards and 115 wineries all over the country
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UK's Longest Coastal Trail marks 25 years
Britain’s longest national walking trail, from Minehead in Somerset to South Haven Point near Poole in Dorset, will celebrate its 25th anniversary this year. The 630-mile South West Coast Path
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The End of Concorde
British Airways and Air France have both announced that Concorde will be grounded permanently as from the end of November 2003. Passenger demand has fallen significantly since the Concorde crash
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Airline News
Air Canada, the world’s 11th largest carrier has filed for bankruptcyprotection. They say they will continue to fly while it reorganises its operations. The company says that Air Canada customers
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Free London Museums:
Wandsworth Museum Housed in the old court house, this local museum collection shows the development of social history in the borough of Wandsworth from medieval times to the present day.
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Travel Quiz
Win a Moon Handbook on Guadalajara. See www.moon.com for info on Moon guidebooks. Some people have said the quiz is difficult, we say do some research, try google.com or Ask
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Globetrotters Travel Award
Under 30? A member of Globetrotters Club? Interested in a £1,000 travel award? Know someone who is? We have £1,000 to award each year for five years for the best
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Answers to: So You Think You.re Well Travelled? BOS Boston Logan MXP Milan Malpensa SYD Sydney NAS Nassau, Bahamas FEZ Fez, Morocco
BOS Boston Logan MXP Milan Malpensa SYD Sydney NAS Nassau, Bahamas FEZ Fez, Morocco 0 out of 5 – you need to get out more! 1-3 – not bad 4
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Fave Websites of the Month
The Beetle likes www.bunk.com a directory of university-owned accommodation for all UK universities and colleges, available to rent outside of term time in the UK. It’s a great way of
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Did You Know& Why Did the Mayan Empire Disappear?
Ever been to Mexico and Guatemala and looked at the wonderful remains of the Mayan culture? Climbed the pyramids and wondered what went wrong? New research indicates that climate change
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Small is Best
Some 21 million Britons take a package holiday every year, with three-quarters travelling with the “big four” – Thomson (TUI), MyTravel, Thomas Cook (JMC) and First Choice. The Consumers’ Association
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Titanic Exhibition in London
A major exhibition about the ill-fated transatlantic liner ‘Titanic’ will be on view at London’s Science Museum from May 16 to September. “Titanic: the Artefact Exhibition” will take visitors on
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New Hawaiian Cruises Planned
Hawaii depends on tourism for roughly a quarter of its economy, and since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, the industry has suffered. Looks like a new US spending
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Rampaging Beast in Malawi
Reports of a “rampaging beast” in the Dowa district, about 100 km from the capital Lilongwe, has sent at least 4,000 people fleeing four villages to seek refuge at a
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Help for Afghanistan.s Donkeys and Horses
The Brooke Hospital for Animals (BHA) and the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) have joined forces to provide free veterinary care for working horses and donkeys in
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So You Think You.re Well Travelled?
Here’s a little Beetle quiz based on airport codes. See how many you get right! Go on, have a guess! Which cities are served by airports with the following codes:
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Earthquake Predicted for Istanbul
New research on seismic events conducted by scientists indicates that a massive earthquake could hit Istanbul in the near future. This warning is being taken seriously by the Turkish government