January 2009 Ferry News | |
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|  | | Jersey 'a great opportunity this year' | | | 30 January 2009 | | | Jersey, a destination easily accessible by ferry, provides a "great opportunity" for British holidaymakers who fancy a trip to the continent but are put off by the unfavourable exchange rate, according to the local tourist board. | |
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|  | | Dover ferry port expecting half-term rush | | | 29 January 2009 | | | Dover ferry services are expected to see a substantial rise in passenger numbers during the February half-term week, authorities at the port have revealed. | |
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|  | | Normandy travel guide | | | 29 January 2009 | | | Located on the north coast of France, just a short ferry crossing away from southern England, is the province of Normandy, a region known just as well for its fascinating history and culture as for its beaches and countryside. | |
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|  | | New Scotland walking guides launched | | | 28 January 2009 | | | Ferry travellers planning visits to Scotland this year may be interested in a series of walking routes that have been put together by the country's tourist board. | |
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|  | | 'Dozens of reasons' to take France holidays this year | | | 27 January 2009 | | | People who are unsure of whether to book their ferry holidays and other trips to France this year in light of the unfavourable exchange rate have been offered 50 reasons why the country is still a good option. | |
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|  | | Catch cross channel ferries for Dunkerque Carnival | | | 26 January 2009 | | | The Dunkerque Carnival will get underway on January 31st and come to an end on March 14th, meaning there will be plenty of entertainment on offer for people planning cross channel ferry trips. | |
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|  | | 'End of an era' for Wightlink ferry | | | 23 January 2009 | | | Wightlink marked the "end of an era" this week when its Caedmon vessel operated its last ferry crossing from Lymington to Yarmouth. | |
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|  | | Brittany travel guide | | | 22 January 2009 | | | With a cultural heritage as rich and fascinating as its landscapes, Brittany has long been a popular destination among holiday visitors to France. | |
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|  | | DFDS Seaways to launch wildlife mini cruises | | | 22 January 2009 | | | DFDS Seaways passengers will have the opportunity to see some impressive marine wildlife during some of the operator's ferry crossings from Newcastle to Amsterdam and Harwich to Esbjerg this year. | |
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|  | | Cross channel ferries offer avenue to Europe | | | 21 January 2009 | | | People planning cross channel ferry trips this year will have the chance to visit the city of Lille in France as it hosts events exploring some of Europe's most fascinating destinations. | |
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|  | | Britain 'has never been more affordable' | | | 19 January 2009 | | | Britain has "never been more affordable" for foreign tourists, according to marketing agency VisitBritain, suggesting that the recent influx of ferry travellers from Europe could continue over the coming months. | |
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|  | | Hard-working Britons 'see holidays as essential' | | | 19 January 2009 | | | British people attach a particular importance to their ferry holidays and other getaways because they invest so much time and energy in their day-to-day work, according to the Association of British Travel Agents (Abta). | |
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|  | | Britain 'has something to suit everybody' | | | 14 January 2009 | | | British holidaymakers who opt to take ferry trips to domestic destinations this year can visit places that appeal to all tastes, according to VisitBritain. | |
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|  | | DFDS Seaways charity cruise a success | | | 14 January 2009 | | | DFDS Seaways has announced that its charity cruise in December 2008 was "hugely popular" and raised "a significant amount" for a good cause. | |
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|  | | Portsmouth event travels back to steam age | | | 12 January 2009 | | | Portsmouth ferry trips in May will offer holidaymakers the opportunity to visit A Celebration of Steam, which will take place for the fourth year running at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. | |
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|  | | Holidays 'will be vital this year' | | | 12 January 2009 | | | Ferry breaks and other holidays will be a vital part of the coming year for many consumers, according to a report by the Association of British Travel Agents (Abta). | |
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|  | | Get a taste for Champagne in France | | | 12 January 2009 | | | If there is one thing that France is more famous for than food, it is wine, and there are few better places for wine lovers to start their exploration of the country than the Champagne region. | |
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|  | | Catch cheap ferries for Lille3000 | | | 09 January 2009 | | | Cross-channel ferries could be in high demand over the coming months as a result of interest in Lille3000, a major festival set to be held in northern France that will celebrate the culture and character of modern Europe. | |
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|  | | Catch Dublin ferries for St Patrick's Day | | | 09 January 2009 | | | Ireland will turn into a hive of activity and excitement at the beginning of March as it prepares to celebrate St Patrick's Day and Dublin ferries could prove a popular option among people planning to join in with the fun. | |
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|  | | Catch cheap ferries to explore Denmark | | | 09 January 2009 | | | National tourism association VisitDenmark has published a run-down of the many events and festivals that holidaymakers will be able to see by taking cheap ferries to the Scandinavian country. | |
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|  | | Isle of Wight walk 'an adventure' | | | 09 January 2009 | | | The Speed Dating Walk, a popular part of the Isle of Wight Walking Festival, has been named as one of the top 'mini-adventures' for ferry travellers to take part in this year. | |
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|  | | Calais shopping trips 'can beat credit crunch blues' | | | 08 January 2009 | | | The credit crunch may be eating away at the disposable income of many British consumers, but it is still possible to pick up plenty of bargains by catching a ferry to Calais and hitting the hypermarkets, according to P&O Ferries. | |
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|  | | Europe 'will remain popular for ski holidays' | | | 07 January 2009 | | | The weak value of the pound against the euro is not likely to have a major effect on the popularity of skiing holidays in France and other European destinations, according to the Ski Club of Great Britain. | |
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|  | | Head to Amsterdam for fantastic film | | | 06 January 2009 | | | People with an interest in new and unusual cinema will be catching ferries to Amsterdam in April to experience the city's Fantastic Film Festival. | |
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|  | | Meet Incredible Cetaceans in Paris | | | 02 January 2009 | | | People taking ferry trips to northern France over the next few months may want to pay a visit to Paris to see an exhibition at the National Museum of Natural History. | |
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