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Travel insurance ‘a good idea’ on gap years with friends

Travel insurance ''a good idea'' on gap years with friends

People planning gap years where they stay with friends, or intending to visit mid-haul destinations in 2011, have been reminded of the advantages of travel insurance by the Foreign & Commonweal…

Category: General Travel
Posted 31 Dec 2010

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NYE a spectacular addition to adventure travel in China

NYE a spectacular addition to adventure travel in China

The lavish firework display planned to light up the skies over Hong Kong on December 31st 2010 could be a welcome addition for anyone enjoying adventure travel in China over the New Year period.Exp…

Category: Asia
Posted 31 Dec 2010

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Add a Mongolian visit to gap years in China

Add a Mongolian visit to gap years in China

People planning a gap year in China could opt to add a memorable occasion to their itinerary in the form of a visit to Mongolia.Paul Bondsfield, head of marketing at travel retailer Round The World…

Category: Asia
Posted 30 Dec 2010

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Tokyo ‘a hub’ for adventure travel in Japan

Tokyo ''a hub'' for adventure travel in Japan

The aeroplane route map between the UK and Japan makes Tokyo an important hub for people planning adventure travel in the east, according to a local tourism official.Kylie Clark is senior PR & …

Category: Asia
Posted 30 Dec 2010

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Sun, sea and spice make career breaks in Goa appeal

Sun, sea and spice make career breaks in Goa appeal

A career break in India's south-western state of Goa could be the perfect chance to indulge in some sun, sea and spice.Joe Bindloss, author for travel guides publisher Lonely Planet, says the d…

Category: Asia
Posted 30 Dec 2010

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Adventure travel appeals for value-conscious Brits

Adventure travel appeals for value-conscious Brits

More adventure travel trips have been taken by Britons in recent months as they look beyond the borders of Europe for good-value holidays further afield.ABTA – The Travel Association notes that cha…

Category: General Travel
Posted 29 Dec 2010

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Hiking gap year could be a step into health

Hiking gap year could be a step into health

There are many different kinds of gap year, from backpacking to cycling breaks.However, for a relatively low-impact but healthy gap year, hiking could be a good option for beginners.Maria Castellin…

Category: General Travel
Posted 29 Dec 2010

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Career breaks could overcome business travel austerity

Career breaks could overcome business travel austerity

More travel-savvy workers could be keen to take a career break in 2011 in order to continue enjoying the pastime of journeying from place to place.Research from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) i…

Category: General Travel
Posted 29 Dec 2010

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Carnival atmosphere on adventure travel in the Dominican Republic

Carnival atmosphere on adventure travel in the Dominican Republic

Holidaymakers planning adventure travel in the Dominican Republic this springtime could find themselves swept along in a carnival atmosphere.For an entire two-month period the destination gives its…

Category: South America
Posted 24 Dec 2010

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New-year career break could help make a change

New-year career break could help make a change

People planning to make a change in their life as part of a New Year's resolution might want to consider a career break in early 2011.Zain Wadee, director of recruitment specialist hyphen, says…

Category: General Travel
Posted 24 Dec 2010

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