19/06/2013Travel Headlines

Lost city of Cambodia revealed

Archaeological beliefs that the lost city of Mahendraparvata has been concealed beneath the dense ...

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Ahead of the 2014 Football World Cup set to take place in Brazil, hotel rates have risen by 13 per cent in Rio de Janeiro to an average of £177 per night.

19/06/2013Travel News

Ryanair: "The world's favourite airline"

Despite being slated for its nonsense surcharges, it has this week come to light that Ryanair ...

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The weighty debate: airline 'fat tax'

After 48% of Brits agreed that passengers who are overweight should be charged extra when booking a flight, the said 'fat tax' issue surfaces once again...

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The running of the bulls, Pamplona, Spain

Every year, as part of the festival of San Fermin in the Basque Country (Spanish), the running of the bulls event is the highlight. For those of you who have never heard of the event...

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Deciding to go on a cruise for your next holiday is one of the most economical solutions on the holiday market, especially for travellers who like to stay active and see the sights...

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This week's top table: Yoko, Paris

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The French Riviera - this mythic seaside resort evokes many images: glamour, money and a sun-soaked jet setters' playground. But the Côte d'Azur is also associated with the many...

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