Slovenia will be celebrating its 18th birthday on June 25th 2009 after the country declared independence from Yugoslavia on June 25th 1991. Slovenia is still a hidden gem within central Europe with many exciting and varied travel opportunities. The compact country allows holidaymakers to experience a whole range of landscapes and activities just ...

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As we’re all tightening our belts this summer as a result of the rather dour economic climate, our mates over at Virgin trains have come up with a great new timetable which can take you to great British hotspots this summer from just £5.Okay, so we know it’s now St Lucia or Prague, but why not take some time out to explore some of...

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Having it on our doorstep we could find it all too easy to overlook Ireland as a holiday destination, but it’s worth a closer look.From its fairytale settings to its enormous range of experiences, the country has something to offer any type of visitor.In this video one of Ireland’s most recognised and well loved daughters, Gloria Hunnif...

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The Ledge brings an exhilarating new experience to the Sears Tower. Opened in 1974, the Skydeck attracts more than 1.3 M visitors annually who enjoy views of up to 50 miles and four states. Now The Ledge dares visitors to attempt a new Chicago experience: stand on The Ledge and feel the city from 103 floors over Wacker Drive and the Chicago River....

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Overlooking Valletta across the harbour, Fortina is a temple to self-indulgence and luxury so it’s little wonder that it has earned itself the accolade of grandest spa in the Mediterranean. The number of treatments total over 300 which can make the tantalising decision making process of which treatments to opt for dizzy-making for even the mo...

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Holidaying is one of our favourite pastimes, with Brits making almost 70,000 trips abroad alone each year.  While we traditionally associate holidaying with seasonal health complaints such as travellers’ tummy, sunburn and insect bites, back pain is also a common holiday health hazard. We all need a holiday to recharge our batteries, bu...

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Underwater hotels, space tourism and London to Sydney in just two-and-a-half hours are set to become the must-have holidays of the future as uncharted areas of the globe become harder to find, according to new industry predictions. In addition, those who do not fancy making the trip in the first place could even take a virtual break via their comp...

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Research released today by Europe’s Ciao reveals how consumers in the UK, France, Germany, Italy and Spain really feel about visiting each other’s countries. The results were clear: Germany is Europe’s least favourite holiday destination, and it’s all thanks to the people!   30% of respondents across Europe named German...

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As Bruno hits cinema screens around the world today, the character's home nation of Austria is already reaping the benefits of Bruno mania. Hotels.com has seen a 120% rise in searches for hotels in the Austrian capital of Vienna, following the UK premiere in Leicester Square last week. The film, which has generated headlines around the world since...

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Japan Journeys is the number one tour operator specialising in manga itineraries. This new seven-day Manga tour will depart in March 2010 and from then on will have two departures a year in March and August.   Founded in 1975, Nippon Animation Studios is one of the largest and best-known independent animation studios in Japan, which still oper...

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Rail travellers feeling the pinch due to another wave of fare increases can beat 'trainflation' by smarter online buying according to a leading online rail ticket retailer. On the back of the report released today by the Commons transport committee, which suggests the train operating companies are using the rail franchise system to rip off passeng...

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Why spend your summer just sitting on a beach in Spain (again) when you could be doing something super exciting in Florida? In the hope of transforming your holiday into a new and exciting experience, here is my latest ‘weird and wonderful’ holiday…. St. Pete/Clearwater is home to an unusual activity; ‘Ka-Yoga’, a co...

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Are you sick of going to the same place, doing the same things and coming back having put on a stone over the course of a fortnight? Well why not do something different this summer? Okay, so we can’t guarantee you’ll still fit into that teeny weeny bikini by the end of your stay, but why not get your ass up from that sunbed this summer...

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Forget any misconceptions you had about Butlins Holiday Camps, because they’ve only brought in the wow factor! Butlins puts its money where its mouth is and continues to show confidence in the UK holiday market with today’s launch of the new £20m Ocean Hotel with spa at the beachside Bognor Regis Resort in West Sussex. Whilst mo...

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Britain is a nation of animal lovers; owning eight million dogs, but an RAC survey of 2,000 dog owners revealed that a third of owners are increasingly including their dogs in their holiday plans and contrary to the economic downturn, only 1 in 7 put this down to cutting kennel fees. 35% of owners consider their dog as their ideal travel companion...

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For those travellers who want to experience the extreme, FemaleFirst.co.uk & Hotels.com have hand-picked some of the worlds' record-breaking hotels. From the tallest and largest to the highest and coldest, travellers can venture from one extreme hotel to another. World's Highest Hotel - Park Hyatt - Shanghai, China (five-star) The Park Hyatt ...

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Honeymoons are quite possibly the most exciting holiday you will ever go on - unless you man proposes to you at the top to the Eiffel Tower that is - so it’s no surprise that couples want to make sure everything is perfect. For newly married couples the honeymoon is often just as exciting as their actual wedding day, so when it comes to pick...

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The rock-star on tour: astonishing locations, the best hotels, wild nights, broken strings and hearts, and great music. For many, the celebrity road-trip is a dream, but with Flight Centre’s Round The World Experts, it’s a reality. Round The World Experts’ itinerary of world beating concerts, clubs and rock-star haunts, allows eve...

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Early Retirement? Forget it. With UK pensions collapsing and politicians threatening to increase retirement age, the working generations now face a long haul until they are presented with that gold pen and series of insincere handshakes.  With that in mind, you’re going to need to start thinking tactically about using your holidays to m...

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The release of The Big Bang Theory: Season 2 on DVD has had us all talking in the office about who our favourite geek is. We’re torn... Adam Brody?  Michael Cera? Johnny Galecki? The boys from the InBetweeners? There are too many options... Who knew that comic books + skateboarding + computer games = hot specimen? No. Neither did we. Bu...

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