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The greatest shows on earth
08/02/12 01:00, - Travel RSS Feed
What's the attraction?Carnival is the ultimate party, believed to have sprung from the pagan festival of Saturnalia. It emerged in medieval Italy, its influence spreading across France, Spain and Portugal, before being transported to the Americas. There, African traditions and the tensions of slavery were added into the mix. What was once a last chance to indulge in worldly pleasures before Lent … Read more »
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Winter camping: And you think you're cold...
08/02/12 01:00, - Travel RSS Feed
My husband claims that men are born with a pyromaniac gene, which means they can light a fire just by staring at it. And that women aren't, and can't. This is clearly nonsense. However, after half an hour spent desperately willing the smoking logs to ignite, I concede and let the caveman take over. Mostly for the sake of the three shivering children patiently brandishing marshmallows on sticks. Whose… Read more »
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The 10 Best walking guides
08/02/12 01:00, - Travel RSS Feed
1. The Mournes Walks by Paddy Dillon£7.99, obrien.ieWalks in the Northern Irish Mourne mountains that take in the rugged coast and beautiful forest parks. Read more »
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Barbados, Cape Town, Las Vegas
08/02/12 01:00, - Travel RSS Feed
Now... Barbados BlissBritish Airways Holidays has a week's break at the Dover Beach Hotel in Barbados (room only), a short drive from Bridgetown. The deal includes flights from Gatwick on 3 Sept for £674pp. Britishairways.com Read more »
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Snow chaos ruins a Roman holiday, plus a Cuban query
08/02/12 01:00, - Travel RSS Feed
Q. We missed our flight from Stansted to Rome on Sunday because 90 security staff couldn't get to work [because of the snow]. Are we entitled to compensation? Richard Keenan Read more »
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Deals of the week: Berlin, Isles of Scilly, Breckenridge
08/02/12 01:00, - Travel RSS Feed
Less than £200... Bountiful BerlinFrom the bars of the Mitte district to the Tiergarten's lawns, a city break here rarely disappoints. A three-night trip with easyJet Holidays from Manchester on 18 Feb and room-only at the central Winters Hotel costs £177pp. Lastminute.com Read more »
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Panama travel advice
07/02/12 18:50, FCO Travel Advice
Latest travel advice for those travelling to Panama. Includes information on entry requirements, security, local laws and health.This advice has been updated with an amendment to the Travel Summary (protests along Panamerican highway). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Panama.(see travel advice legal disclaimer) Read more »
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Italy travel advice
07/02/12 17:10, FCO Travel Advice
Latest travel advice for those travelling to Italy. Includes information on entry requirements, security, local laws and health. This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Travel Summary (England v Italy rugby in Rome on 11 February). The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in this travel advice for Italy.(see travel advice… Read more »
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Egypt travel advice
07/02/12 16:50, FCO Travel Advice
Latest travel advice for those travelling to Egypt. Includes information on entry requirements, security, local laws and health. This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Travel Summary and the Safety and Security - Crime section (large scale demonstrations on 3 February). The overall level of this advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in this … Read more »
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Nigeria travel advice
07/02/12 15:30, FCO Travel Advice
Latest travel advice for those travelling to Nigeria. Includes information on entry requirements, security, local laws and health.FCO advises against all travel to parts of this country.FCO advises against all but essential travel to parts of this country. This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Travel Summary and the Safety and Security - Terrorism section (explosion… Read more »