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Best inexpensive hotels according to Times

«Cheap» does not mean «awful». At any rate, Times has found 20 hotels worldwide where for relatively little money you can get service and comfort comparable to those offered by boutique hotels.

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Engines, music and liters

In September, Europe as usual drinks beer and wine by the hundreds and thousands of liters (in Germany and Hungary), roars with engines (in Austria), watches cartoons (in Spain) and listens to music…

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Best Hotels for Travel

For traveling in Europe, you don't need luxury hotels - a simple two- or three-star one where you can spend the night and have a cup of coffee in the morning to go explore the world is enough…

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EU to introduce per-second roaming tariffs

A year ago, the European Commission obliged mobile operators in EU member states to switch to a single 'eurotariff'.

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Turkey and Egypt – Most Popular Resorts

Europe's second largest travel company, Thomas Cook, has named Turkey and Egypt as the most popular destinations among its clients. Company experts predict a real tourism boom in these countries next…

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Bagpipes, Sziget, and Teddy Bears

In the last month of summer, Europeans will play bagpipes in Glasgow and Strakonice, participate in all sorts of folklore festivals, throw mobile phones in Savonlinna, launch hot air balloons in…

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Europeans Prefer to Vacation for Dollars

The number of Europeans choosing Turkey and Egypt for vacations increased by at least 10% in 2008. According to Reuters news agency, citing the management of Thomas Cook, the second largest tour…

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Spain – the most popular summer destination

According to information provided by the Mondial Assistance group, Spain has become the most popular holiday destination among European tourists this year.

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Free Entertainment for Tourists

Travel portal Travelandleisure.com has compiled a list of free entertainments available to tourists in various countries around the world.

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Argentina tops 'ethical places to travel'

The American organization Earth Island Institute has named ten countries worthy of the title 'ethical destination'. 'Many developing countries are making noble efforts to attract tourists by…

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Bangkok – the Best City in the World for Tourists

Bangkok has been named the best city in the world for tourists according to the annual survey of readers of the American magazine Travel + Leisure. It received 88 points out of 100, moving up from…

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Rome prepares discounts for youth

The authorities of Rome have prepared a special promotion aimed at attracting young people to the Italian capital during the 'dead' month for the city – August, when many of its residents go on…

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