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| 30 November 2008 |
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| Ferry sailings between Birkenhead and the Isle of Man are back on schedule after being affected by thick fog in the River Mersey. |
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| 28 November 2008 |
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| Ferry trips to Holland may be a tempting option for people with an interest in contemporary art over the coming months as the Gemeentemuseum in the Hague hosts a major exhibition on the topic. |
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| 28 November 2008 |
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| Travellers planning to use Eurostar services for Christmas trips to the continent may have to rely on ferry crossings after it was announced that some of the rail company's employees have voted to go on strike. |
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| 28 November 2008 |
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| The Daily Telegraph has announced the winners of its 2008 Travel Awards, with Brittany Ferries named one of the UK's leading providers of cross-Channel services. |
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| 27 November 2008 |
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| People with an interest in the evolution of art following the Second World War may be tempted to take a ferry trip to Brussels over the coming months for a special exhibition. |
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| 27 November 2008 |
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| With so many vibrant and exciting cities around Europe, it can be a difficult job picking the best location to celebrate the end of one year and the beginning of the next. |
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| 27 November 2008 |
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| The ease and comfort of ferry travel has been highlighted by a new survey on the things that holidaymakers find most irritating, with problems encountered on planes dominating the list. |
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| 26 November 2008 |
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| Brittany Ferries, which normally operates a 4 hour cross channel ferries link
twice daily and an overnight crossing, has pulled the service while the
20,133 tonne vessel Barfleur undergoes a major refit. |
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| 26 November 2008 |
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| LD Lines has confirmed that it will introduce a "major new travel option" for cross-Channel ferry passengers in 2009 when it launches the first service between Dover and Dieppe. |
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| 26 November 2008 |
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| The Association of British Travel Agents (Abta) has predicted that fluctuations in exchange rates, brought on by the global economic downturn, are likely to have an effect on people's destination choices next year. |
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| 25 November 2008 |
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| Passengers planning ferry trips to or from Portsmouth on the last weekend of November will be able to visit a Victorian Christmas festival being held at the city's historic dockyard. |
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| 25 November 2008 |
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| An increasing number of holidaymakers could turn to ferry travel as an alternative to flying in the near future after it was announced that the tax paid by airline passengers is set to rise. |
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| 24 November 2008 |
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| Winter travellers planning ski holidays in France will be happy to hear that a number of Alpine resorts were blanketed in a new layer of snow over the weekend. |
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| 24 November 2008 |
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| Visitors to Holland may be tempted to pay a visit to the town of Gouda next month as it lights up for its customary Christmas festival. |
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| 24 November 2008 |
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| People taking ferry trips to Dublin in January will see that December 31st is not the only date for an end-of-year party in the city as a number of activities are organised for the Chinese New Year festival. |
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| 21 November 2008 |
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| People planning ferry trips to northern France may find themselves tempted to explore the Paris Ile-de-France region after seeing a new advertising campaign launched by the French Government Tourist Office. |
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| 21 November 2008 |
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| The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam is currently presenting an exhibition of Indian art from the collection of one of its fellow city art institutes, the Rijksmuseum. |
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| 20 November 2008 |
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| Ferry travel could prove a popular option for families who want straightforward, affordable holidays next year, according to the managing director of news provider TravelMole. |
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| 20 November 2008 |
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| People planning ferry trips to Belfast this Christmas will see that it is possible to have a continental experience without travelling to Europe as the city hosts a themed festive fair. |
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| 20 November 2008 |
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| Ferry passengers planning to travel from Dover have been informed that a 48-hour strike at the port came to an end at 07:00 today (November 20th). |
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| 20 November 2008 |
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| Classical music lovers will be booking their ferry crossings to France soon so they can enjoy every second of a festival due to be held in Nantes next year. |
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| 19 November 2008 |
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| Holidaymakers planning festive ferry trips to Brussels this year will be able to take advantage of a number of special offers and discounts in the city. |
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| 19 November 2008 |
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| Holidaymakers planning ferry trips to the Isle of Man will be able to whet their appetites before visiting the island at this month's BBC Good Food Show in Birmingham. |
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| 19 November 2008 |
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| DFDS Seaways will be operating a special mini-cruise next month to help support the charity Children North East. |
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| 18 November 2008 |
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| The Belgian city of Ghent's city centre was rated the third most authentic historic destination in the world in a recent survey published by National Geographic Traveller magazine, it has been announced. |
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| 18 November 2008 |
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| Isle of Wight visitors looking for something to get them into a festive mood should head to Shanklin on the first Saturday in December for the town's Christmas festival. |
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| 17 November 2008 |
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| Holidaymakers with ferry trips to northern France planned this month may be interested in visiting Nantes to experience the Celtomania festival. |
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| 17 November 2008 |
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| Brittany Ferries has confirmed details of its new service from Portsmouth to Santander, which will be launched next year to complement its existing ferry crossing from Plymouth to the Spanish port. |
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| 14 November 2008 |
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| People planning ferry trips from Dover next week have been reassured that a planned strike will not have any affect on services. |
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| 14 November 2008 |
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| The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company, the island's main lifeline with the UK, is enjoying a renewed lease on life. |
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| 14 November 2008 |
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| People planning ferry trips to the Isle of Man this month may be interested in paying a visit to the Gaiety Theatre to see an impressive show. |
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| 14 November 2008 |
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| Excellent snow conditions have been reported in the Alpine resort of Tignes, people planning ski holidays in France will be happy to hear. |
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| 13 November 2008 |
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| People taking ski holidays in Val d'Isere should be sure to spend some time on the Col Pers run, according to a list of the top five skiing hotspots in the French resort. |
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| 13 November 2008 |
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| The Isle of Wight Zoo has confirmed that it will enter a tree at the Brighstone Christmas Tree Festival this year. |
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| 13 November 2008 |
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| Brittany's La Pomme d'Orange festival will get underway soon, offering visitors a memorable experience of one of the region's most popular seasonal traditions. |
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| 12 November 2008 |
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| Winter sports trips are bucking a trend of falling holiday bookings, partly due to the savings offered by self-drive ski holidays, according to reports. |
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| 12 November 2008 |
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| People planning ferry trips to Dublin should pay a visit to the city's Docklands area between December 12th and 23rd for a memorable festive experience. |
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| 11 November 2008 |
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| Fans of circus entertainment may be interested in taking a ferry trip to Rotterdam next month to see a seasonal show that is highly popular with residents and visitors to the city. |
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| 11 November 2008 |
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| People planning skiing holidays in France or any other destination have been advised to take out an insurance policy that provides exactly the sort of cover they will need for their trip. |
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| 11 November 2008 |
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| The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company has announced that its newest ship has been named Manannan, after the Celtic god of the sea and the protector of the Isle of Man. |
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| 10 November 2008 |
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| To mark the 90th anniversary of the First World War armistice, Daily Telegraph writer Anthony Peregrine toured the monuments of the Somme in northern France, offering a guide to any travellers interested in visiting the area. |
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| 10 November 2008 |
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| The Belgian Tourist Office has announced that the dinosaur gallery at Brussels' Museum of Natural Sciences was commended at this year's British Guild of Travel Writers (BGTW) awards. |
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| 07 November 2008 |
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| The 2008 British Travel Awards were handed out this week at a ceremony which saw P&O Ferries named the ferry company of the year and the best cross-Channel operator. |
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| 07 November 2008 |
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| The Medina antiques, crafts and collectables fair will once again be held in Newport on the Isle of Wight this month, providing visitors with plenty of opportunities to pick up some unusual gifts and souvenirs. |
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| 07 November 2008 |
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| Art enthusiasts planning ferry trips to Le Havre in northern France over the coming months may be interested in visiting the Musee Malraux to see a recently launched exhibition. |
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| 06 November 2008 |
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| Holland's national football side will play Sweden in a friendly match in Amsterdam this month, providing some top quality entertainment for people planning ferry trips to the city. |
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| 06 November 2008 |
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| Norfolkline ferry Maersk Dunkerque recently welcomed one of Britain's most popular television stars as it served as a location for the filming of new ITV show Albert's Memorial. |
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| 05 November 2008 |
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| Sports fans planning ferry trips to northern France in the near future may want to head to one of the many local football sides that are part of Ligue 1, the top tier of French football. |
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| 05 November 2008 |
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| People planning ferry trips to Belgium over the coming months should be sure to pay a visit to Bruges to learn about the city's rich tradition of lace-making. |
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| 05 November 2008 |
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| Irish Ferries has predicted that France will be the number one destination for people setting off on motoring holidays from Ireland in 2009. |
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| 04 November 2008 |
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| Belfast's Odyssey Arena will play host to some of the biggest bands in the modern music business in December. |
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| 04 November 2008 |
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| Brittany Ferries has announced some "exciting plans" for 2009 and said that it is "upbeat" about the coming year, despite the current problems in the global economy. |
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| 03 November 2008 |
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| Authorities at the Port of Dover could announce a decision this month on the possibility of a new ferry service to Dieppe in northern France. |
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| 03 November 2008 |
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| Families should start booking their ferries to Dublin so they can head to the city's National Concert Hall for a special Christmas performance. |
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