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Enigmatic Egypt

31. March 2011

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Enigmatic Egypt

Egypt has become one of the top travel and holiday destinations in the world with scores of vacation and holiday packages available to suit almost every taste and budget…

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The Emirate of Dubai

31. March 2011

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The Emirate of Dubai

Dubai, the second largest of the seven Arab Emirates was once a small trading post whose inhabitants, the Bedouin, roamed the vast sandy expanses as nomads. Today, the Emirate and namesake capital Dubai City is the product of 20 years of intensive development and has been utterly transformed into a modern, cosmopolitan, technologically advanced metropolis [...]

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The Emirate of Abu Dhabi

31. March 2011

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The Emirate of Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, both capital city and the largest (and most wealthy) of the seven United Arab Emirates is home to a population of some 404,456, that’s 42% of the combined UAE.  According to UAE Interact (www.uaeinteract.com) the UAE population has increased 64.5% in the past four years to 8.26 million. Abu Dhabi lies on the [...]

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People’s Republic of China

31. March 2011

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People’s Republic of China

Once a cradle of civilization that dates back nearly 4,000 years, The People’s Republic of China (ROC) has today emerged as an industrial giant.   At the beginning of 2011 they found themselves climbing above Japan to become the second largest economy in the world and with a reported rise in exports of 37.7%  – an [...]

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The Island of Cyprus

31. March 2011

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The Island of Cyprus

Cyprus is the third largest Mediterranean island and is steeped in antiquity. Heavily dependant on tourism, Cyprus has grown rapidly and attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists every year, drawn to its dazzling climate, gorgeous beaches and warm, friendly people. It offers holiday and business accommodation to suit varied tastes, from backpackers who enjoy the [...]

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Abu Dhabi – Activities and Places of Interest

31. March 2011

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Abu Dhabi – Activities and Places of Interest

Abu Dhabi is frequently called a shopper’s paradise for its range of products at often unbeatable prices, whether skipping through designer boutiques or at the many local souks (Arab markets). The opportunity to participate in haggling may not be appreciated in the renowned designer houses such as Gucci or the less prestigious though accessible Marks [...]

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Dubai – Activities and Places of Interest

31. March 2011

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Dubai – Activities and Places of Interest

Dubai offers vacationers much in the way of holiday and tourist activities.  Most of the Emirate is desert and thus it is only natural that at the top of the list of activities to enjoy would be a desert safari, or camel racing.  Sporting activities include horse riding, go karting, ice skating, bowling and golfing. [...]

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Mad Hatters Tea Party, Swanage Pier

15. March 2011

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Mad Hatters Tea Party, Swanage Pier

The managers of the restored Victoria pier in Swanage, Dorset (last year’s runner up for ‘Pier of The Year’) took on their role as party host extraordinaire with great vigour and imagination.

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Bournemouth – A Coastal Gem in England

31. January 2011

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Bournemouth – A Coastal Gem in England

After all this gallivanting around historical Dorset a little rest and relaxation is in order so pack up your beach bag and head for the soft sand and glistening waters of the English Channel. Many of our Bournemouth Beaches hold Blue Flag status for meeting high standards of cleanliness in water quality and environment management.

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Space Travel – the Final Vacation

25. December 2010

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Space Travel – the Final Vacation

Hundreds – possibly thousands – of people from all walks of life will experience space travel fulfilling a lifelong ambition during the next decade and beyond by being blasted into space. Many will take to the skies to experience the thrill of a 90-minute, up-and-down sub-orbital trip. Others will spend days circling the world, gazing [...]

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