Archive for September 10th, 2010

Great Dane: a cultural tour of Aalborg

September 10, 2010
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A lively arts scene, good nosh and Danish chic in a small but lively university city – what's not to like about Denmark's fourth city Who says size is important? Take Aalborg. It may only be Denmark's fourth-largest city but it crams...
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Wellbeing and spiritual breaks

September 10, 2010
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Whether you want to detox, practise yoga or learn to breathe better, there is a course out there for you Connect with others Spain 2-9 October Your friends irritate you, you want to change bits of your partner, and your kids' demands and complaints make you bristle. It must be time for a...
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Daily Pampering: $10 million villas available for rent in Turks & Caicos

September 10, 2010
By Island Tips
Daily Pampering: $10 million villas available for rent in Turks & Caicos

Filed under: Hotels and Accommodations , Caribbean , Luxury Travel Don't have $10 million to buy your own villa in Turks & Caicos? Don't worry, now you can rent the lavish Parrot Cay digs for a fraction of the price. Escape to a private ...
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The reach of the Russian Mafia – Irish Times

September 10, 2010
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The reach of the Russian Mafia – Irish Times

Irish Times The reach of the Russian Mafia Irish Times The first stages of the novel are very skilfully constructed, as events occurring in Antigua are juxtaposed with the debriefing sessions that Perry and Gail ... Our Kind of Traitor by John le Carré
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Panorama of the Week: Berlin, Where German Wine Meets Contemporary Art

September 10, 2010
By Island Tips

When you hear “German wine,” what comes to mind? For many it means “Riesling, white wines, sweet.” With the help of VDP (Verband Deutscher Prädikatsweingüter) and their 100th anniversary celebration, we aimed to better understand what German wines are all about. The roster: 200 of Germany’s ...
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Even Brief Trip to Block Island Can Be Biking, Hiking Retreat

September 10, 2010
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Block Island offers a cycling get-away for visitors with a portion of the island publicly accessible, protected land for use and enjoyment in all seasons.
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Aloha from Hawaii — Waikiki, Hawaii, United States

September 10, 2010
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Mark and Jane on an Adventure
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Laundered cash keeping economies afloat – Gulf Times

September 10, 2010
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Laundered cash keeping economies afloat – Gulf Times

Gulf Times Laundered cash keeping economies afloat Gulf Times He is holidaying in Antigua , on a peninsula that he owns in its entirety. He is the kingpin in a brotherhood of Russian super-criminals, a financial whiz ...
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Book Excerpt: A Photo Tour of Britain and Ireland

September 10, 2010
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Book Excerpt: A Photo Tour of Britain and Ireland

Welcome to? Library Fridays , where we excerpt a title put out by our colleagues at National Geographic Books. Today's pick is the new photo book? Britain & Ireland: A Photo Tour of the Enchanted Isles , written by Robin Currie and ...
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