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UK's East Midlands Airport - Keeping The Regional Airport Flag Flying The UK's popular East Midlands Airport has set out its stall for UK travellers looking for an easy start to their holiday this autumn and winter. Here are a few select destinations. Try a Holiday in Portugal - A Short Guide Portugal has a seafaring history, and the country is blessed with a great climate and fine beaches and seascapes. But there is much more to explore in this popular and easy-to-reach country. Here are 10 major reasons to visit Portugal to help start your holiday planning and further research. Travel To The Czech Republic - A Short Holiday Guide The Czech Republic is a small country with a big heart. The country has been transformed over the last 15 years into one of the most welcoming and accessible countries in Europe. Touring Western Canada - A Spectacular Winter Idyll A trip to Canada is right for anyone with a sense of adventure and a love of magnificent scenery and friendly faces. Here we outline some highlights of a tour which starts in Calgary and ends in Vancouver - easily covered in 10 or 11 days, with a few nights in Banff and Jasper to savour the mountain scenes, and an unforgettable train ride too. Tips and Tricks for Stress-Free, Low Cost Airport Parking It becomes increasing bizarre, in these days of low cost, no-frills flights, to find that the costs of parking at the departure airport for a few days or a couple of weeks can be actually much more expensive than the cost of the flight itself. But there are ways to keep these costs in check. Thinking of Austria? 10 Useful Planning Tips Think of Austria and possibly the movie "The Sound of Music" is likely to be uppermost in your thoughts. Certainly, the country's beautiful lakes and mountains are among its most beguiling attractions, but they are just part of its appeal. Here are 10 tips to help kick-start your holiday planning, with some suggestions and reasons to visit the land of music maestros such as Mozart and Haydn. Ten Great Reasons for a Holiday in Italy Italy offers fabulous art and architecture in awe-inspiring cities and fascinating little towns, a glorious variety of countryside and coastline, and some of the finest food and wine served anywhere. You can meet friendly, civilised people and you can easily spend your entire annual clothing budget on designer clothes at bargain prices. Here are 10 excellent reasons to consider a holiday in Italy: Tailor-made Italy - Ideas for a Real Italian Holiday Italy is of course the archetypal landscape of Western artistic tradition and culture. Holidaymakers flock to the great galleries of Rome and Florence, and the ageless and unique beauty of Venice. Amongst all this, there are many hidden gems in the most beautiful parts of this culturally-rich country. Spa Holidays in Germany - Do as the Romans Did! With its long history of spas and health-giving hot springs, Germany is the place to go for a short break to unwind and pamper body and mind. The Romans made full use of the hot mineral springs in Germany - so why not you? Scandinavian Highlights for a Real Holiday - Sweden and Norway From the magical northern lights that dance in the sky above the wilds of the north, to the thousands of small, uninhabited islands in the south, now is the time to seek out the "real" Scandinavia. Package Holiday or "Do It Yourself": Protect Yourself Against Company Failures The recent demise of the XL Group, a major UK travel company with its own airline and trading under established brands such as Kosmar and Medlife Hotels is an unnerving event for all holidaymakers. With over 20 airlines ceased trading in the past year, how can we be sure that we will not be placed in a similar situation of loss when we book with any travel company or airline? Oman - Up and Coming Holiday Destination Coming quietly into focus as a fascinating and rewarding Middle East holiday alternative to the altogether more commercial, thrusting destination of Dubai is Oman - not a long drive from its more highly-promoted neighbour in the bordering Emirates, but a quite different, authentic holiday experience. Island Records - A History of 50 Years Of Cutting Edge Music Artists such as U2, Roxy Music, Jethro Tull, King Crimson, Bob Marley and - initially and exceptionally: Millie Small - all have one major, creative platform in common - a unique record label founded in 1959 called Island Records. Holidays in Greece - In and Out of the Mainstream There are many quieter, traditional areas of Greece which repay investigation and can provide an idyllic holiday, away from the more bustling tourist centres. The power of Greece is very much contained in its diversity - many different kinds of holiday are on offer in this ancient country with a traditional heart. Holidays in Egypt - Steeped in History, Great For Adventure Egypt is one of the few places which not only lives up to your dreams but exceeds them. Egypt is a land of ancient pharaohs brought to life by the Pyramids and other magnificent pharaohnic structures - and where the intoxicating culture and vibrant energy of modern-day Cairo touches your soul. To give your holiday planning a start, here are 10 great reasons to visit Egypt. Holidays in Bavaria - More than Beer and Leather Trousers! Bavaria in southern Germany has a reputation for offering the archetypal image of German holidays - great beer and men dressed in fancy leather trousers! But Germany's most popular holiday destination has a great deal more to offer than this. Greek Holidays? 10 Reasons to Visit Soon Greece is one of the most fascinating countries on the planet. The country was the cradle of Western civilisation, and as if that isn't enough reason on its own to visit, here are 10 other good reasons to make a trip to Greece soon. Germany Holidays - Variety All Year Round If you have not considered a holiday in Germany before, you should expect to be enticed and amazed by what is on offer. Germany is year-round holiday destination for family summer holidays and winter skiing, and a whole range of holiday ideas in between. East Midlands Airport UK - Flying With Great Holiday Ideas Keeping up its commitment to building holiday opportunities, without the hassle of long car journeys to international "hub" airports in the south or northwest of England, the UK's East Midlands Airport continues to offer plenty of choice for the holidaymaker on a short break or a longer holiday. Here are a hew of the latest developments. Croatia - A Mediterranean Jewel for Active Holidays The Croatian National Tourist Office is reporting that many visitors are now choosing the country for a really authentic Mediterranean experience on the fine Adriatic Coast. Everywhere, the country offers a variety of holiday ideas for those looking for a beach, but also want to be active on holiday. Here are a few of the highlights of a holiday in Croatia. Cats in the Belfry, Beer by Monks: Normal for Belgium! You get the best of two worlds in Belgium. The north of the country is Flemish, while the south is French-speaking. Small wonder it?s the heart of the EU. Here, you can cut through the European red tape to sample beer, chocolate and other Belgian delights. Here are 10 great reasons to visit Belgium to help start your holiday planning. Airport Parking - The Hotel Alternative For those travellers in the UK who drive to the airport and face the increasing aggravation of traffic hold-ups, the stress of starting a holiday can be debilitating. Hence, in recent years, the popularity of using a more civilised option - booking a hotel near the airport the night before - has become evident. 8 Ways To Save Money On Your Next Holiday There are endless ways to save money on most things these days - the credit crunch has meant that retailers are crying out for us to spend our cash. This is also true of holidays and travel. Every day seems a good time to grab a bargain. And yet we still find that the dates we want, the hotels we need, and the departure airport which is a must for convenience - all these are hard to find. So, sometimes, a little creative thinking is needed. 10 Great Reasons for A Holiday in Cyprus There's more to Cyprus than sun, sea and sand. Cyprus is a place where you can discover hidden UNESCO churches and mountain villages or join in the Greek dancing at a family-run taverna - a place bristling with history and holiday variety. Here are are 10 tips and reasons to visit Cyprus to help start your holiday planning and further research. 10 Good Reasons to Visit Spain UK and worldwide advertising by the Spanish National Tourist Office emphasises the multi-faceted nature of the country. Different regions all offer unique landscapes, lifestyles, cuisine and opportunities for exploration. Here at 10 Top Tips for a great Spanish holiday. 10 Reasons to Try a Holiday in France France is a country of warm, friendly and welcoming people where village life goes on much as it has done for decades. France is also a landscape of incomparable beauty and contrast, punctuated with chateaux, vineyards and all the other aspects that make it so unique. Here are 10 good reasons to visit, to help you with ideas on how to plan and enjoy a French holiday.

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