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News Archive December 2008

Holidaymakers ‘unprepared’ for trouble

Holidaymakers ''unprepared'' for trouble

The majority of British travellers would not know what to do if they ran into trouble in a foreign country, it has been revealed.A recent study carried out by Holiday Extras revealed that 65 per ce…

Category: General Travel
Posted 31 Dec 2008

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Aussie beaches to ban topless sunbathing?

Aussie beaches to ban topless sunbathing?

Sunbathing topless could soon be a thing of the past for those taking a gap year break in Australia.A group of male campaigners are reportedly pushing for a ban on topless sunbathing and have alrea…

Category: General Travel, Australasia
Posted 30 Dec 2008

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Brits escape eurozone

Brits escape eurozone

British travellers are set to desert Europe over the coming year and head to cheaper destinations such as Egypt and Turkey.According to a report from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and t…

Category: General Travel, Africa
Posted 29 Dec 2008

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London ‘should offer transport services’ during Christmas

London ''should offer transport services'' during Christmas

Those wishing to use London’s public transport system this Christmas should not be hindered by closures and restricted services, it has been claimed.Individuals embarking upon gap year travel, or …

Category: General Travel
Posted 24 Dec 2008

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Airlines ‘embark on New Year price wars’

Airlines ''embark on New Year price wars''

In a bid to tackle the lull in travelling that traditionally occurs just after Christmas, airlines have embarked upon an airfare price war, reports state.Those currently considering or who already …

Category: General Travel
Posted 24 Dec 2008

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Ban on backpacker bar staff arrives in Australia

Ban on backpacker bar staff arrives in Australia

Travellers looking for a little extra cash during a gap year in Australia may have to strike bars off their list of potential employers.The Northern Territory Licensing Commission has ruled that al…

Category: Australasia
Posted 23 Dec 2008

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Fes: A cultural choice for gap year travel in Africa

Fes: A cultural choice for gap year travel in Africa

Those looking for a cultural stop on the itinerary of their gap year travel in Africa might like to consider the Moroccan city of Fes.Sharron Livingston, editor of Thetravelmagazine.net, believes t…

Category: Africa
Posted 22 Dec 2008

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Budget airlines slammed over cost of food

Budget airlines slammed over cost of food

Several budget airlines have been criticised over the amount they charge passengers for items such as sandwiches and drinks.A recent survey carried out by Which? found that the cost of a sandwhich,…

Category: General Travel
Posted 19 Dec 2008

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British travellers prepare for ‘mass exodus’

British travellers prepare for ''mass exodus''

Airports across the country are bracing themselves for the annual Christmas exodus, with millions of people preparing to travel over the coming days.The Association of British Travel Agents (Abta) …

Category: General Travel
Posted 19 Dec 2008

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Penang ‘one of world’s best islands’

Penang ''one of world''s best islands''

The island of Penang in the north of Malaysia has been named as one of the best in the world.Penang was honoured at the Travel and Leisure 2008 World’s Best Awards, with judges commending the isla…

Category: General Travel
Posted 19 Dec 2008

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