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UK families flock to lesser-known locations

UK families flock to lesser-known locationsGrowing numbers of British families are holidaying to exotic overseas destinations, with higher-than-average growth in the proportion opting for less conventional global hot-spots, new data has shown.
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Thinking ahead to Belfast International rail link

Thinking ahead to Belfast International rail linkRoutes linking Belfast International airport up to the city proper could be improved if a mooted rail link goes ahead, the Northern Ireland assembly member for South Antrim has insisted.
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Cheap flights 'vital' for southern Italy

Cheap flights 'vital' for southern ItalyNo frills flights are sustaining tourism across southern areas of Italy, the Global Property Group said today.
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UK holidaymakers set sights on China

UK holidaymakers set sights on ChinaChina is shaping up to be one of the most popular tourist destinations of 2007.
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Families 'ditching Britain for adventurous holidays'

Families 'ditching Britain for adventurous holidays'Families in the UK are becoming more adventurous in their holiday choices, according to one expert.
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World's first space hotel to open in 5 years

World's first space hotel to open in 5 yearsThe world's first space hotel is to open for business in 2012, a Barcelona-based tourism company announced last week.
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Airline meals calm Brits fear of flying

Airline meals calm Brits fear of flyingEating an in-flight meal topped the list of activities nervous fliers engage in to shake off anxiety during air travel, a new survey has revealed.
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Ski resorts reaching out for more summer tourists

Ski resorts reaching out for more summer touristsAlpine resorts are branching out into different sectors of the tourism industry in a bid to counter the threat that climate change poses to winter ski holidays.
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Edinburgh Airport 'busier than Glasgow'

Edinburgh Airport 'busier than Glasgow'New figures have revealed that Edinburgh Airport has overtaken Glasgow as Scotland's busiest hub.

According to managing director of the airport David Johnston, it is experiencing "strong growth", while the terrorist attacks on Glasgow in June have seen passenger numbers dwindle.

Speaking to the Scotsman, Mr Johnston added: "We are extremely busy, but our key priorities remain security, safety and service.
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Hand luggage rules 'could be relaxed'

Hand luggage rules 'could be relaxed'Rules on passengers flying out of UK airports carrying just one bag as hand luggage could be relaxed, it has been revealed.

Tight security has meant that anyone flying abroad must carry just one, small bag in the cabin and put all other luggage in the hold.

Speaking to the Financial Times, aviation minister Jim Fitzpatrick said that the rules could be changed by November in a move that would cut check-in delays at busy times.
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Ed Harris investigated at Heathrow

Ed Harris investigated at HeathrowHollywood actor Ed Harris was arrested at Heathrow Airport yesterday after allegedly trying to board a plane while carrying a knife.

The Apollo 13 star was said to have been bundled into a corner of Terminal 3 by officers after they discovered the blade in one of his pockets.

According to the Mirror newspaper, Harris had been uncooperative when asked to empty his pockets at a security checkpoint in the airport and was "making life as difficult as possible" for the guards.

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