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		<title>Every Child&#8217;s Heart’s Dream Park</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 08:54:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Legoland Windsor is every child&#8217;s, and child at heart&#8217;s dream park. It is located in Windsor, Berkshire. Legoland Windsor opened in the year 1996. The theme park is located very close to Windsor Castle and contains Lego-themed rides, Lego Models and Lego building workshops. In the year 2007 alone, the park has received over 1.65 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Legoland Windsor is every child&#8217;s, and child at heart&rsquo;s dream park. It is located in Windsor, Berkshire. Legoland Windsor opened in the year 1996. The theme park is located very close to Windsor Castle and contains Lego-themed rides, Lego Models and Lego building workshops. In the year 2007 alone, the park has received over 1.65 million visitors which made it the fourth most visited theme park in UK.</p>
<p> Some of the main attractions of Legoland Windsor are the following:</p>
<p> Miniland<br /> It is composed of over 40 million Lego pieces which were used to recreate famous landmarks in London like Canary Wharf, Lloyd&#8217;s Building and the Millenium  Bridge.</p>
<p> Lego Creation Center<br /> It is a Lego gallery that contains the best of the best works of Lego model makers.</p>
<p> Hill Train<br /> It is the perfect Lego historical transportation because it takes you back to the heart of LEGOLAND and back to the present.</p>
<p> Waterworks<br /> This is the perfect place to get wet while talking to rhinos and giant flowers. It is certainly a place your children will love.</p>
<p> Some of the other attractions include Loki&#8217;s Labyrinth, Enchanted Forest, Pirates Training Camp, Aero Nomad, Desert Chase, Orient Expedition and a lot more.</p>
<p> Take advantage of the 20% May Sale which they offer to those who will purchase day tickets or you may wish to purchase an annual pass and save 10%. You may also take advantage of the <a href="http://discountvouchers.org/legoland.co.uk" target="_blank">Legoland.co.uk discount codes</a> which they offer to groups of 7 or more. For more information, visit their website or you may call their hotline numbers at 0871 4232 270 0871 4232 270.</p>
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		<title>Virgin Holidays- Rockstar Service</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2010 09:00:46 +0000</pubDate>
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At Virgin Holidays, we believe amazing service should come as standard. That&#8217;s why Virgin Holiday&#8217;s magic touches are made available to all Virgin Holidays customers &#8211; not just the VIPs! We realise that you want to make the most of being on holiday, so we came up with Check in, Chill out, so you can [...]]]></description>
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<p>At Virgin Holidays, we believe amazing service should come as standard. That&rsquo;s why Virgin Holiday&rsquo;s magic touches are made available to all Virgin Holidays customers &ndash; not just the VIPs! We realise that you want to make the most of being on holiday, so we came up with Check in, Chill out, so you can check in for your flight without leaving the beach&hellip;or bar.&nbsp; Airports are a drag.&nbsp; The holiday only really starts when you get to your destination.&nbsp; And if you&rsquo;ve got kids, then airports are living nightmares.&nbsp; So, to perk up the airport experience, we came up with the VRoom. And when you&rsquo;re on holiday, you want to make sure it&rsquo;s as good as it can be.&nbsp; That&rsquo;s where Virgin Holidays&rsquo; Concierge service comes in &ndash; a concierge actually tuned in to the buzz of your destination, not a guy in a suit on kick backs from rip-off restaurants. This belief is what sets Virgin Holidays apart from the competition. That&rsquo;s why we actually encourage our customers to &lsquo;Ask For the World&rsquo;.</p>
<p>But how do you express that exclusive treatment in a single thought.&nbsp; What do Virgin Holidays offer that no-one else does?&nbsp; We think it can be described as&hellip;</p>
<p>&ldquo;ROCKSTAR SERVICE&rdquo;</p>
<p>It&rsquo;s a level of care you&rsquo;d normally associate with the glamour and excitement of the entertainment elite.&nbsp; Made available to every Virgin Holidays customer.</p>
<p>With Virgin Holidays, you can rest assured that you&rsquo;ll get intuitive, imaginative typically brilliant twinkle-in-the-eye Virgin service, every single time you travel with us.</p>
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		<title>Specialty Lodging</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2010 01:58:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you looking to book accommodations in London but you want something special?&#160; There are many specialty lodgings that will make your stay in London more of an adventure and the Castletown House is just one of them. This is actually apartments and are located in West Kensington.All the studios and apartments have their own [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you looking to book accommodations in London but you want something special?&nbsp; There are many specialty lodgings that will make your stay in London more of an adventure and the Castletown House is just one of them. This is actually apartments and are located in West Kensington.<br />All the studios and apartments have their own bathroom and kitchen which can save you money if you cook your own meals.&nbsp;</p>
<p>These apartments are in a large Victorian building that is a 45-minute Tube journey from the Heathrow Airport. Kids under the age of five get to stay for free here and pets are allowed on request.&nbsp; Another specialty place to stay is the Travel Joy Hostel.&nbsp; Here you will be overlooking the River Thames as you stay in this Chelsea hostel. &nbsp;</p>
<p>It is just a ten minute walk from the Pimlico Tube station and also close to the bus stop that is 24 hours. This is a budget accommodation in Central London. Specialty accommodations are not always&nbsp;<a href="http://www.simonseeks.com/accommodation/hotels/europe/united-kingdom/england/london on:">London hotels</a>&nbsp;so if you are looking for something a little different, maybe on the budget side, then a quick peek online will give you many options.&nbsp; The choice is yours and you will have a big variety to choose from.</p>
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		<title>Consider the Off Season in Europe</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Jul 2010 17:42:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sightseers and shoppers gather in Europe each summer and join the crowds of others who had the same idea.&#160; This is the peak time of year and the time of year when most people have the time to travel.&#160; If you don&#8217;t want to be part of this group then maybe consider heading to London [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sightseers and shoppers gather in Europe each summer and join the crowds of others who had the same idea.&nbsp; This is the peak time of year and the time of year when most people have the time to travel.&nbsp; If you don&#8217;t want to be part of this group then maybe consider heading to London or Pairs in the off season.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.flybmi.com/bmi/flights/london-heathrow.aspx">Flights to London</a> and flights to anywhere really, will cost less during the off season so if you can manage it, you will enjoy it. It is possible to save hundreds of dollars on our airfare and you can also save on your accommodations during this time of year.&nbsp; Many hotels drop their prices during this time to attract visitors in the slow time.&nbsp; You will also find that budget hotels will have many vacancies as well.</p>
<p>Off season adventures will be minus the crowd which means you can kick up the white sand on beaches where there are no crowds.&nbsp; Tourist office and banks will not have lines and some shows and tours will not be available but if you are not seeking these, then it won&#8217;t matter. You can find other things to do during the off season time: the Vienna Boy&#8217;s Choir, the Lipizzaner stallions or the home of Leonardo da Vinci.</p>
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		<title>The Place to Be</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 01:56:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[People would tell me that they would spend their&#160;holidays in Tenerife&#160;and I had no idea why they would choose to go there. To me it looked like the Canaries islands were too far away to deserve a trip there for a small holiday trip. It also looked a little too close to warrant going there [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>People would tell me that they would spend their&nbsp;<a href="http://www.onthebeach.co.uk/destinations/canaries/tenerife/">holidays in Tenerife</a>&nbsp;and I had no idea why they would choose to go there. To me it looked like the Canaries islands were too far away to deserve a trip there for a small holiday trip. It also looked a little too close to warrant going there for a large trip, so I guess, to me, it kind of fell in between. Also, at the time, Ibiza and Majorca were all the rage with me and my friends, so everything kind of paled in comparison to that.</p>
<p>Fortunately, my travelling horizons expanded, even if just a little bit. I enjoyed some calm and really peaceful and relaxing holidays in the Greek islands and I thought that maybe it was time to give some other places a go. But I think the main tipping point was finding a really attractive package for&nbsp;<a href="http://www.onthebeach.co.uk/destinations/canaries/">cheap Canaries Holidays from On the Beach</a>. It&rsquo;s sad that money was the ultimate factor, but it&rsquo;s true. I later realized that the holidays were really cheap for a few major reasons. First of all, it&rsquo;s really cheap to fly into the Canary Islands because the airports are in really good shape and low cost airlines fly there all the time. Of course the presence of low cost flights brings all the other costs down, as people on a budget start visiting the islands. Another decisive factor is the fact that tourism is so big in those islands. It&rsquo;s one of the busiest airports in Europe in the holiday season, and year round. There&rsquo;s a huge peak during the month of February because they have the most amazing Carnaval in the island of Tenerife, one that rivals the huge and hugely famous Carnaval of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. But one of the most important reasons for the holiday being so cheap was the good people at that website, On the Beach. They were really helpful in advising me on the best ways to get good deals. And I didn&rsquo;t have to run around looking for airline tickets there and hotel bookings somewhere else, they allow you to do it all in their website, which makes it easier to compare prices. And, mind you, I wasn&rsquo;t exactly travelling alone. I had my whole family with me, and the holidays were still below budget and above average in terms of fun for the whole family.</p>
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		<title>The Diverse Islands of Spain</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2010 01:42:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Spain has some of the most diverse islands on the planet. Not only are the home to a variety of modern, and exciting mainland cities, but they also offer islands in both the Mediterranean and the Atlantic. Whether you choose the Balearic Islands, or the Canary Islands, you can have the holiday you&#8217;ve always dreamed [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Spain has some of the most diverse islands on the planet. Not only are the home to a variety of modern, and exciting mainland cities, but they also offer islands in both the Mediterranean and the Atlantic. Whether you choose the Balearic Islands, or the Canary Islands, you can have the holiday you&rsquo;ve always dreamed of. From stunning, <a href="http://www.dealchecker.co.uk/cheap-holidays/tenerife.html">cheap Tenerife holidays</a>, to exciting vacations on the island of Ibiza, you should consider all your options before embarking on your journey to Spain!</p>
<p>The best thing about the Spanish islands is not only do they offer you a spectrum of vacation experience, but they also offer you a variety of price options. Anyone, on any budget, can find the holiday they&rsquo;ve been looking for on a Spanish island. From families, to groups of friends, no matter what you plan to spend, you&rsquo;ll enjoy what a Spanish Island has to offer. Luxury hotel and spas, beachside resorts, and budget hotels can all be found on any one of these islands. Flights are also inexpensive, with every carrier coming through their terminals, you&rsquo;ll have all the options you&rsquo;ll need.</p>
<p>The Canary Islands, just off the coast of Africa, offer a completely different experience from the Mediterranean Islands. Different waters mean different conditions, but they are equally favorable. Warm temperatures, and low rainfall mean great conditions through out the year. Tenerife is by far the biggest, and most popular of the Canary Islands, with a variety of activities, and beautiful landscape to admire. One of the world&rsquo;s largest Carnivals are held on this island, and with plenty of beaches to choose from, you won&rsquo;t get bored here.</p>
<p>The Balearic Islands are some of the most popular islands in the Mediterranean. From the young island of Ibiza, to the tranquil island of Majorca, these islands are diverse enough amongst themselves. The famous holiday package offer is particularly popular among holiday goers in Majorca. Families love the relaxed environment, calm beaches, and comforts of fantastic accommodation options. Ibiza has celebrity status as a party island, with live music, exciting clubs, and great bars to choose from. Lounge on the beach, enjoy the warm, clear Mediterranean water, and try the delicious local cuisine. Shopping, sightseeing, and relaxing are the most popular past times on these islands!</p>
<p>Families, groups of friends, couples, and more will all enjoy a holiday to these islands. And with <a href="http://www.dealchecker.co.uk/cheap-holidays.html">cheap holidays from dealchecker.co.uk</a>, you can find yours regardless of your budget.</p>
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		<title>History on a Budget</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2010 01:33:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When we think of historically significant places in the world, many of us might immediately think of Egypt. This country is a fine example of structures, ruins, and history surviving through out the ages. Seeing the Sphinx, Pyramids and Nile in person is something everyone must do before they die. It is a traveler&#8217;s dream [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When we think of historically significant places in the world, many of us might immediately think of Egypt. This country is a fine example of structures, ruins, and history surviving through out the ages. Seeing the Sphinx, Pyramids and Nile in person is something everyone must do before they die. It is a traveler&rsquo;s dream to experience these sights first hand, as we are all familiar with the images from magazines and movies.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The biggest surprise Egypt has to offer is their affordable vacation options. <a href="http://www.travelsoon.com/egypt-holidays.html">Cheap Egypt holidays</a> are an increasingly popular option amongst travelers from all over the world. All inclusive package holidays are widely available through out the country, giving you plenty of accommodation options to choose from.</p>
<p>Whether you come for the fantastic scuba diving conditions, or just to see the ruins of Ancient Egypt up close, you will have the experience of a lifetime with a holiday here. You can have all the history and culture, without sacrificing comfort or money. Enjoy a luxurious resort, or a comfortable hotel, and visit Egypt on your next holiday. Book your flight, accommodation, and even your car hire all online before you go, and have the least amount of stress possible on your holiday.</p>
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		<title>Orlando Magicard</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2010 01:25:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Orlando is a city that offers so much to do, you will have trouble choosing which one to visit first. If will be in Orlando for the first time, you might want to locate the Official Visitor Center. Here you will find a stuff of multilingual speakers who are courteous and friendly. They can give [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Orlando is a city that offers so much to do, you will have trouble choosing which one to visit first. If will be in Orlando for the first time, you might want to locate the Official Visitor Center. Here you will find a stuff of multilingual speakers who are courteous and friendly. They can give you all the information you need on what is happening year round in Orlando so that you will leave with a smile on your face.&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ocean-florida.co.uk/holidays/orlando-holidays/100.aspx">&nbsp;Orlando Florida holidays</a>&nbsp;are the perfect place for families of all ages and once you all have your Magicard, you will enjoy great savings to all the restaurants, shops and attractions. Even if you arrived without any hotel reservations, the staff at the visitor center can give you current hotel room availability.&nbsp;</p>
<p>For those visitors who have booked with<a href="http://www.ocean-florida.co.uk">&nbsp;Ocean Florida</a>&nbsp;and need to have their currency exchanged, that service as well is offered a the visitor center. If you are needing transportation to get around, you will find it easy to get around in Orlando. There is train service, car hire and modern trolleys. The Orland airport is just fifteen minutes form the major attractions and downtown Orlando.&nbsp; The I-Ride trolleys are certainly a fun way to get around International Drive as they offer guests a certain amenity.&nbsp; If you choose to do a car hire, then you will find that the signage is easy to read and makes for easy navigation throughout the city. Your rental agent will give you maps so that you are sure not to get lost.&nbsp;</p>
<p>If you will be driving through the greater Orlando area, you will notice the major highways offer you easy access to you will not have a hard time getting to or from your destination. If you are heading to New York from Miami, Winter Park or Orlando, the Amtrak serves this area.&nbsp; There is also a tri-weekly train coming from the west coast and there is an auto train that is also a bi-level Superliner sleeper. Other transportation service are limousines and taxis and they cover the greater Orlando area. There is also the Lynx bus which is a city bus for public transportation.&nbsp; On your city map you will see a paw print of a Lynx cat and these are the stops that the bus makes.&nbsp; A nice addition to the downtown Orlando ares is the carriage rides, just like the horse and buggy days, and are run by local vendors.&nbsp;</p>
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		<title>Vacation Planning: Smart Booking</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 01:57:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Planning your holiday can be a little overwhelming. Even those with a set destination in mind will find several details, options, and bases to over. You will need all the resources you can get, and all the tips to help you plan successfully. No matter what your budget or destination, booking smart can make your [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Planning your holiday can be a little overwhelming. Even those with a set destination in mind will find several details, options, and bases to over. You will need all the resources you can get, and all the tips to help you plan successfully. No matter what your budget or destination, booking smart can make your vacation planning fast and easy. Here are some guidelines to help you plan for your next holiday.</p>
<p>Once choice you&rsquo;ll have when planning your vacation is to enlist the help of a travel agent. This is a popular option among many individuals who want stress free planning. Spending endless hours searching online for the lowest prices, and best packages can be exhausting, and isn&rsquo;t for everyone. If you want to just pay and go, you can get the help you need from a travel agent. This option is also extremely budget friendly, despite popular belief. There are plenty of special discounts, offers, and rates, you can only get through a travel agent. No matter how many hours you spend online, you won&rsquo;t be able to find the same package they offer. This is also a great choice for those looking for <a href="http://www.beatthebrochure.com/holidays/Balearics/Majorca/default.asp">all inclusive holidays</a>. Discount package deals can best be found through a travel agent, with last minute specials, resort packages, and other deals to discover.</p>
<p>Booking on your own is more convenient for some, giving you the power to choose all the details involved in your holiday. The best way to book a holiday on your own is to dedicate several days to the process. Hunting down the cheapest accommodation and airline travel takes work. Checking comparative search engines, airline websites, and other resources should be done several times a day. Some rates and prices fluctuate weekly, daily, and even hourly. You may come across a special deal offered through the airliner directly, which does not show on a travel search engine. Although these comparative websites are free, sometimes they don&rsquo;t always show the cheapest rates. The smartest thing to do is to use all your resources, including contacting accommodation and airliners directly.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Anything from <a href="http://www.beatthebrochure.com/holidays/Cyprus/default.asp">Cyprus holidays</a>, to tropical cruises can be booked smart. No matter your budget, you can still find great packages and offers to take advantage of. Whether it is a free tour, a discounted rental car, or a special package offer, you can find the best deals simply by searching thoroughly.</p>
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		<title>Bits of Europe in Africa</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[As a result of the Portuguese and Spanish colonization effort in the 1500s, a lot of European civilization has been carried through the seas and into other continents. And if the main effort of colonization was carried out in the mainland, several islands bear the stamp of the European colonial powers. Today we&#8217;ll be focusing [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As a result of the Portuguese and Spanish colonization effort in the 1500s, a lot of European civilization has been carried through the seas and into other continents. And if the main effort of colonization was carried out in the mainland, several islands bear the stamp of the European colonial powers. Today we&rsquo;ll be focusing on the Spanish Canary Islands and the former Portuguese colony of Cape Verde. Both of these archipelagos lie near the Northern coast of Africa and are some of the best holiday destinations in the World.</p>
<p>Cape Verde was uninhabited when the Portuguese got there, but soon there was a thriving community in place. The islands&rsquo; natural beauty, along with the abundance of resources, soon made it an important colony and an important waypoint on the way to the bigger colonies of Angola and Mozambique, further South in the African continent. Nowadays, the colony has achieved independence, in the mid seventies, and has established itself as an important holiday destination.</p>
<p>Clearly and underdog compared to the Canary Islands, Cape Verde has nonetheless seen a steady increase in tourism. This is mostly due to the incredible beauty of the islands and of its beaches, the incredibly cheap deals that you can find there and the amazing people that live there. Cape Verde is one of the safest places on the planet, and its people are a happy and musical people that love life, and that rubs on anyone who visits the islands.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.travelmatch.co.uk/holidays/canary-islands-holidays.html">Canary islands&nbsp;holidays</a> have been popular for quite a while, although not as popular as the Baleares islands, Spain&rsquo;s Mediterranean islands. These islands were also a former waypoint in the trade between Spain and its colonies, mainly the western Indies. The islands have amazing natural beauty, recognized both by Unesco, who declared their old capital a World Heritage Site and by the world wildlife society who made one of the islands &ndash; La Palma &ndash; a biosphere reserve.</p>
<p>If you&rsquo;re planning on visiting the entire archipelago and not just a select island, the best choice would be to get an<a href="http://www.travelmatch.co.uk/holidays/all-inclusive-holidays.html">&nbsp;all inclusive holidays</a>&nbsp;package that included travel across the entire archipelago. If you&rsquo;re planning to spend your entire time on one island, the best idea, if staying in the Canary Islands, is to try to get a low cost flight to Tenerife airport, where many low cost carriers fly to now. If you&rsquo;re planning on the most relaxed holidays possible, there&rsquo;s no choice: go to Cape Verde.</p>
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