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| 31 October 2008 |
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| Holidaymakers looking to book a ferry trip in the coming months will be pleased to learn that ferry operators appear to be reducing their fuel surcharge charges. |
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| 31 October 2008 |
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| With Armistice Day approaching, those wanting to commemorate the important occasion can visit northern France where a number of remembrance services will be taking place. |
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| 30 October 2008 |
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| Support has been shown for breast cancer by a ferry operator which has tied a huge pink ribbon to one of its boats. |
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| 30 October 2008 |
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| Liverpool's new multi-million pound ferry terminal has moved a step closer to completion, with the official opening of the revitalised Pier Head nearby. |
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| 29 October 2008 |
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| Stena Line has once more scooped the prestigious accolade of being named the best ferry company in Northern Ireland. |
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| 29 October 2008 |
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| A new Wightlink ferry has been moored on Lymington Pier, Hampshire, so that visitors can come and look around, it has been reported. |
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| 28 October 2008 |
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| Holidaymakers looking for cheap ferries to the continent may be interested in Amsterdam's annual horse show next January. |
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| 28 October 2008 |
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| People are still looking for winter ski holidays in France, a new report has shown. |
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| 28 October 2008 |
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| The new ferry service from Portsmouth to Santander onboard the luxury cruise ship MV Pont-Aven will be the fastest direct ferry service from UK to Northern Spain. |
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| 27 October 2008 |
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| For many people, the excitement of Christmas lies in the preparation – from decorating the house and stocking up the cupboards to exploring festive markets for unique gifts for friends and family. |
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| 27 October 2008 |
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| Anybody who fancies the idea of exploring one of Europe's famous Christmas markets this year should catch a cheap ferry to Brittany in December and head to the town of Brest. |
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| 27 October 2008 |
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| People planning self-drive ski holidays to France this winter should consider the option of visiting Tignes as early as November, according to a travel writer. |
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| 24 October 2008 |
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| Art lovers who have ferry crossings to Amsterdam planned in the near future should be sure to pay a visit to the city's Van Gogh Museum. |
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| 24 October 2008 |
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| People planning ski holidays have been reminded of the importance of having insurance to cover the various problems that can occur during winter sports trips. |
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| 24 October 2008 |
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| Increases in travel costs in the United States mean that resorts in Europe are a more affordable option for people planning ski holidays this winter, according to a new report from the Post Office. |
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| 23 October 2008 |
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| The recent stranding of passengers abroad following the collapse of companies such as Zoom Airlines and XL, which may have encouraged people to opt for ferry travel over flying, has been described as a "debacle" by an insurance company. |
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| 23 October 2008 |
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| Eco-conscious travellers will be able to add an environmentally-friendly aspect to their ski holidays from next year when six new 'eco-chalets' are built in Courchevel, according to reports. |
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| 22 October 2008 |
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| People planning ferry crossings to the Isle of Wight for breaks in early December should ensure they pay a visit to Shanklin for the Christmas Festival Day. |
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| 22 October 2008 |
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| People already looking forward to Valentine's Day 2009 and considering a romantic break for the occasion should look at the option of a mini-cruise to Amsterdam, according to DFDS Seaways. |
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| 22 October 2008 |
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| Comedy fans should ensure they book their cheap ferries to Belfast soon if they plan to attend the Festive Funnies season at the Grand Opera House. |
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| 21 October 2008 |
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| A full schedule of Smyril Line cruise sailings is now available to book on Aferry. |
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| 21 October 2008 |
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| Airport operator BAA, which owns seven of the biggest air gateways in the UK, including Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted, has announced that its passenger numbers dropped substantially in September. |
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| 21 October 2008 |
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| Officials from the Port of Dover are to work with counterparts from the ports of Calais in France, Tanger-Med in Morocco and Algeciras in Spain to share best practice and support development, it has been announced. |
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| 20 October 2008 |
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| Music fans will soon be hopping on ferry crossings to Brittany from the UK for this year's Transmusicales festival. |
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| 20 October 2008 |
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| Norfolkline has been named the year's best ferry company at the 2008 Observer Travel Awards. |
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| 20 October 2008 |
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| With the ski season soon approaching, we just wanted to draw your attention to a recent study published by the ferry operator Seafrance. |
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| 17 October 2008 |
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| Fans of the legendary musician Bob Dylan will have the opportunity to catch cheap ferries to the Isle of Man and attend a special event dedicated to the artist next month. |
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| 17 October 2008 |
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| People whose self-drive ski holidays to France are set to take them to Chamonix this winter have been offered a guide to the resort's top five runs. |
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| 16 October 2008 |
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| Holidaymakers heading to the slopes on ski holidays in France or any other country have been advised to get good insurance cover. |
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| 16 October 2008 |
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| Holidaymakers looking for a Christmas break have been invited to see what the Belgian city of Bruges has to offer during the festive period. |
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| 15 October 2008 |
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| People planning ferry crossings to the Isle of Wight over the coming weeks will be able to pay a visit to the island's zoo to see the newest addition to its primate population. |
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| 15 October 2008 |
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| Irish Ferries has announced that it is introducing its club class facilities to its service between Rosslare and Pembroke. |
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| 15 October 2008 |
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| Ferry services between Dover and Calais and Boulogne have been cancelled for 24 hours because of a strike by port control officers in France. |
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| 15 October 2008 |
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| Irish Ferries is to offer a Club Class travel option on its `Isle of Inishmore' cruise ferry. |
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| 14 October 2008 |
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| An increasing number of travellers could find themselves relying on ferry travel as an alternative to flying in the near future as it has been predicted that more airlines will cease trading over the coming months. |
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| 14 October 2008 |
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| The ferry industry could see a number of improvements over the coming years as more than £1 billion is invested in facilities and infrastructure, according to reports. |
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| 13 October 2008 |
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| Family groups planning a half-term trip to Brittany this month have been urged to pay a visit to the region's many nautical attractions. |
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| 13 October 2008 |
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| Fans of music legend Dionne Warwick will have the chance to catch cheap ferries to Belfast this year to see the star perform at the Waterfront Hall. |
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| 13 October 2008 |
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| Baleària's fast ferries are due to be replaced with slower vessels. |
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| 10 October 2008 |
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| People planning ski holidays in France and other destinations this winter may be interested in heading to an event being held in London this month to ensure they are fully prepared for their trip. |
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| 10 October 2008 |
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| Holidaymakers will be able to treat themselves to some unusual entertainment over the coming months by catching ferry crossings to France and attending a festival in Normandy. |
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| 10 October 2008 |
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| Fun-loving individuals who like nothing more than an evening at the pantomime can hop on Dublin ferries this Christmas to enjoy a number of festive shows in the Irish capital. |
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| 10 October 2008 |
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| LD Lines has now received approval from the Dover port authority for the introduction of its new Dover to Boulogne passenger & freight service, commencing in 2009. |
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| 09 October 2008 |
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| People planning ferry crossings to the Isle of Wight in November may get the opportunity to experience a Victorian Christmas at a special event to be held in East Cowes. |
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| 09 October 2008 |
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| Ferry travel could become a welcome alternative to many holidaymakers over the coming months as the number of air services is set to fall as a result of the problems in the economy. |
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| 08 October 2008 |
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| The ferry industry has a healthy and fruitful future to look forward to, a senior figure from P&O Ferries has predicted. |
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| 08 October 2008 |
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| LD Lines has announced that it has received full approval for its new Dover to Boulogne ferry crossing in 2009. |
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| 08 October 2008 |
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| Eurotunnel has announced that it has managed "excellent performance" in the third quarter of 2008 despite the recent incident in the Channel Tunnel. |
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| 07 October 2008 |
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| Brittany Ferries' luxury flagship, Pont Aven, will sail into Portsmouth this autumn to commence a series of ferry crossings from the English port to St Malo in northern France. |
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| 07 October 2008 |
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| P&O Ferries has celebrated being named the best ferry operator in the UK at the 2008 Group Leisure awards. |
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| 06 October 2008 |
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| People planning ferry trips to Scotland or one of the country's northern islands can now take advantage of a new guide published by national tourism association VisitScotland. |
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| 06 October 2008 |
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| People with a passion for flowers, plants and horticulture should catch ferries to Brittany soon if they want to explore the region's parks and gardens before the winter. |
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| 03 October 2008 |
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| Ferry crossings could prove increasingly popular to travellers over the coming year as air fares are set to rise substantially, according to research. |
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| 03 October 2008 |
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| Cross-channel ferry services could again prove popular at the beginning of next week as industrial action in Belgium is set to force the cancellation of all Eurostar services between the UK and Brussels. |
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| 02 October 2008 |
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| There will "always be a market" for domestic holidays in and around the UK, according to the Association of Independent Tour Operators (Aito). |
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| 02 October 2008 |
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| Passengers with the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company helped to raise £10,000 to provide medical and rescue equipment that is used around the island's TT race circuit. |
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| 01 October 2008 |
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| Jazz fans will be tempted to make use of cross-Channel ferry services this month to attend a major music festival being held in northern France. |
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| 01 October 2008 |
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| The Times newspaper has offered a list of the top ten Alpine destinations for people considering a short ski holiday. |
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| 01 October 2008 |
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| As a result of the continued high level of fuel costs, Irish Ferries has actively been reviewing the schedule of its fast craft service. |
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