Posts Tagged ‘ people ’

Bula Vinakka! Hello, Welcome to Fiji. You will hear these words every where you go in Fiji as warm and genuine smiles greet you at every turn. We have been to nearly 60 countries during our travels and nowhere on earth seems as
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It’s not your every day cruiser that sets sail to Antarctica. It’s not exactly the first destination that springs to mind when planning your vacation. Dave and I have made it our chance to step foot on the 7th continent and as adventure lovers ...
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We received the following message from John Taylor, a resident in Lanzarote who had nothing but praise for the local general hospital Hospital Doctor José Molina Orosa when his wife required emergency treatment. You obviously receive numerous letters in praise of the...
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Since the tragedy a week ago on the Costa Concordia, we naturally have heard both from some of our existing customers as well as other people that are contemplating a cruise vacation. We thought we’d share a few of those questions along with
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This week’s #FriFotos* theme is EXOTIC, and New York City recently was the exotic playground for two visitors far, far away from home. To a Huli Wigman of Papua New Guinea, the streets of Manhattan have got to seem pretty exotic. And vice versa. Even among the blasé denizens of New York...
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It's important to keep promises to yourself - especially ones that concern travel. And last year, when I was freezing and miserable in winter camp, trolling my facebook newsfeed (which was alive with pictures from Bali, Thailand, Vietnam and Malaysia) I promised myself the following: Next winter, I will not be a chump....
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Jen Beasley Reporter Jen Beasley is just back from Cuba and shares her impressions below. In December, I was so proud to be traveling to Cuba on a “People to People” exchange that I insisted, with a forlorn “por favor?...
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There are tens of thousands of cottages available to rent in the UK. Our new four-part guide tells you how to find the perfect place for you. Part one reveals the best rental companies Tomorrow: we focus on properties in the south-west Self-catering in the ...
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There were reports today that during the evacuation of the Costa Concordia women and children had to fight with men for places in the lifeboats. But who does get priority during evacuations? Polly Curtis , with your help, finds out. Get in touch below the line, email your...
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Statements released by the Italian cruise company since the Concordia ran aground off the coast of Tuscany Sunday 15 January Time 8.15 pm (CET) We at Costa Cruises are deeply saddened by this tragedy, and our hearts and prayers go out to everyone affected and offer the determined victims' families her heartfelt condolences....
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