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A summer of excitement in Italy

By: Elizabeth Smythe | General Travel, Italian Short Breaks | Posted: 29 Jun 2012
A summer of festivals and excitement will greet those visiting Italy over the next few months.Italy is a country that takes pride in preserving tradition and customs, as evidenced by the array of traditional
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Tags: Verona Opera

Caravaggio masterpiece on show in Rome

By: Elizabeth Smythe | Italian Short Breaks | Posted: 28 Jun 2012
A restored 1609 Caravaggio painting has gone on display to the public in Rome, bbc.co.uk reports.The Resurrection of Lazarus, also known as The Raising of Lazarus, depicts the biblical story where Jesus
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Tags: holiday in Rome

Britons should be aware of credit card charges

By: Elizabeth Smythe | General Travel | Posted: 28 Jun 2012
Holidaymakers are being caught out by some of the sneaky practices employed by banks regarding the use of credit cards when abroad. An Aol.co.uk report has revealed some of the most popular practices,
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Tags: Holidays to Petra

Iceland is crowned 'Most Peaceful Country'

By: Elizabeth Smythe | Iceland and Greenland Holidays | Posted: 27 Jun 2012
Those looking for a serene and relaxing break should consider a holiday to Iceland, after it was named the 'most peaceful country' in the sixth annual Global Peace Index, icenews.is reports.With naturally
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Tags: Northern Lights Iceland

Fair Tax on Flying campaign urges research into APD

By: Elizabeth Smythe | General Travel | Posted: 26 Jun 2012
Campaigners opposed to the increasing Air Passenger Duty (APD) tax which is imposed on British travellers have called for research to be carried out into the potential damage to the economy it is causing,
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Tags: venice carnival

How to enjoy Venice Carnival in historical costumes at a lower price point

By: Abigail | Venice Carnival, Italian Short Breaks | Posted: 26 Jun 2012

Venetian Masked Balls In a previous blog i discussed the differences between the Venetian Masked Balls at Venice. Here I discuss some of the other events happening at Venice Carnival 2013 which still allow you to throw yourself into the spirit of Carnival wearing historical costumes, but at a lower price point.

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Verona opens world's first museum devoted to opera

By: Elizabeth Smythe | Verona Opera Holidays, Italian Short Breaks | Posted: 22 Jun 2012
The world's first opera museum will be opened in Verona tomorrow (Saturday), reports italymag.co.uk.Dedicated entirely to the dramatic musical genre, the Arena Museo Opera (Amo) will open its doors to
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Tags: Verona Opera, Verona Opera 2012

Holidays from work are important, survey finds

By: Deborah Bates | Arctic Adventures | Posted: 21 Jun 2012
Taking breaks from working life is very important, according to the results of a survey undertaken by Guardian.co.uk.It asked readers from around the world to share their thoughts on taking holidays away
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Tags: Holidays to Jordan and Petra

Verona Opera 2012 to open in record temperatures

By: Elizabeth Smythe | Verona Opera Holidays, Italian Short Breaks | Posted: 20 Jun 2012
As the Verona Opera 2012 gets under way, Italy is enduring an unprecedented heatwave, italymag.co.uk reports.While more heavy rain is forecast in the UK over the next few days, hot weather originating
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Tags: Verona Opera, Verona Opera 2012

Holidays lead to greater productivity, providing the boss isn't there

By: Elizabeth Smythe | General Travel | Posted: 18 Jun 2012
A study has found that over a quarter of British workers felt more productive after taking a holiday, wsandb.co.uk reports.Emphasising the importance of taking a decent break every now and then, the survey
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