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| 30 September 2008 |
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| Fans of popular motoring programme Top Gear should book their ferries to Dublin soon if they want to catch the live version of the show in November. |
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| 30 September 2008 |
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| The Port of Dover announced today (September 30th) that it has been hitting record levels of car, passenger, freight and coach traffic on its ferries following the Channel Tunnel fire. |
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| 29 September 2008 |
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| Ferry operator Stena Line has announced a partnership with VisitScotland to appeal to the Ulster tourism market. |
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| 29 September 2008 |
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| Eurotunnel has announced the opening of another section of the Channel Tunnel, enabling a further increase in traffic following the fire that occurred on September 11th. |
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| 29 September 2008 |
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| People looking for a way to celebrate Fireworks Night this year should consider catching ferries to the Isle of Man for a major event at Mooragh Park. |
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| 29 September 2008 |
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| While many people will still be clinging onto the last traces of summer, just as many will now be turning their thoughts towards the forthcoming season in eager anticipation of the fun, frivolity and feasting associated with winter. |
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| 26 September 2008 |
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| Ferry operator Stena Line will soon announce a new terminal development on the west coast of Scotland, according to reports. |
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| 26 September 2008 |
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| People planning self-drive ski holidays to France will be happy to hear that the country's government tourist office is predicting another good winter season. |
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| 26 September 2008 |
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| There has been a "significant increase" in the number of people catching ferries from Dover following the fire in the Channel Tunnel, an official has reported. |
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| 25 September 2008 |
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| People who like nothing more than pulling on their hiking boots and going for a long stroll can embark on ferry crossings to the Isle of Wight next month for the Wight Walking Weekend. |
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| 25 September 2008 |
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| From October 16th British holidaymakers will have the opportunity to catch ferries to Ireland and enjoy some culture at the 57th Wexford Opera Festival. |
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| 25 September 2008 |
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| People with a passion for all things floral can catch a Dover to Calais ferry next month to visit Les Floralies du Nord. |
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| 24 September 2008 |
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| The British summer was such a disappointment this year that a third of adults are planning a holiday over the autumn and winter to get away from more bad weather, according to a survey. |
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| 24 September 2008 |
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| Norfolkline has announced that it will offer new ferry crossings from Rosyth in Scotland to the port of Zeebrugge in Belgium from spring 2009. |
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| 24 September 2008 |
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| British tourists are currently in the unusual position of needing only to take ferry crossings to Amsterdam in order to experience life in modern-day Indonesia. |
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| 23 September 2008 |
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| DFDS Seaways has unveiled what will be on offer this year during its perennially popular New Year's Eve cruise. |
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| 23 September 2008 |
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| People with a love for horses should consider paying a visit to Calvados in France in October as the region hosts a festival dedicated to the beautiful animals. |
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| 22 September 2008 |
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| Brits who are planning to use the Channel Tunnel to set off on their self-drive ski holidays to France and other trips will be happy to hear that services through the tunnel are beginning to get back on track following the fire of September 11th. |
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| 22 September 2008 |
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| Brits who embarked on ferry crossings to the Isle of Wight over the weekend for the White Air festival enjoyed an event that was blessed by bright September sunshine. |
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| 19 September 2008 |
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| People planning ferry crossings to Brittany this year may get the opportunity to expand their cultural horizons at a film festival. |
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| 19 September 2008 |
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| Bushmills Irish Whiskey has compiled a list of the top reasons for people to hop on cheap ferries and enjoy a break in Northern Ireland. |
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| 18 September 2008 |
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| Scottish winter sports enthusiasts could soon find themselves with more information on the opportunities for ski holidays in France following a visit to Glasgow by resort representatives. |
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| 18 September 2008 |
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| Brits planning self-drive ski holidays to France and other winter sports trips this year will be able to attend a number of informative 'prepare for snow' talks in the autumn. |
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| 17 September 2008 |
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| With the festive season approaching, holidaymakers will soon be able to catch cheap ferries to Denmark to explore the country's famous festive markets. |
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| 17 September 2008 |
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| Currency exchange company Caxton FX has offered a number of tips to help people ensure that their cheap skiing holidays stay as affordable as possible. |
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| 17 September 2008 |
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| Norfolkline have today announced that they will revive the Rosyth-Zeebrugge route, with a service scheduled to start in Spring, 2009. |
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| 16 September 2008 |
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| People with an interest in modern culture who are on the lookout for an autumn break should hop on cheap ferries between October 17th and November 1st to visit the Belfast Festival at Queen's. |
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| 16 September 2008 |
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| DFDS Seaways has announced that passengers on one of its ferry crossings from Newcastle to Amsterdam on October 31st will enjoy a Halloween party. |
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| 16 September 2008 |
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| Poor results on Tallink's route between Helsinki and Rostock may force it to close down, even though the enterprise has already cut down on its frequencies elsewhere. |
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| 15 September 2008 |
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| People currently enjoying holidays on the Isle of Wight, or people with ferry crossings to the island booked over the next week, should be sure to take advantage of the range of events organised for this year's Cycling Festival. |
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| 15 September 2008 |
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| Many people planning Eurostar journeys for the coming week could be turning to ferry crossings in order to set off on their holiday after the train operator announced it will be operating a "very restricted timetable". |
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| 12 September 2008 |
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| P&O Ferries has put a number of measures in place to help deal with the aftermath of the fire in the Channel Tunnel that firefighters tackled today (September 12th). |
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| 12 September 2008 |
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| Brits planning ferry crossings to Dublin over the Christmas period will be given the chance to get into the festive spirit at 7UP Christmas on Ice. |
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| 12 September 2008 |
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| Lovers of soul music may be tempted to hop on cheap ferries to Amsterdam at the end of October to catch up with a tour by Al Green. |
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| 11 September 2008 |
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| The Isle of Wight tourism industry has announced a number of arrangements to ensure that families planning ferry crossings to the island for the October half-term will have no problem entertaining their children. |
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| 11 September 2008 |
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| The best pool players from around the UK and Europe will soon be embarking on ferry crossings to the Isle of Man to take part in the Festival of Pool. |
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| 11 September 2008 |
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| People planning ferry crossings to Isle of Wight in the run-up to Christmas may get the chance to visit a traditional festive German market in Cowes, according to reports. |
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| 10 September 2008 |
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| Brits planning ferry crossings to Brittany over the coming months may get the chance to join in with a French tradition of hosting festivals to celebrate particular foods and drinks. |
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| 10 September 2008 |
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| Irish Ferries has stated that it will continue to offer an unchanged fare for ferry crossings between Rosslare and Pembroke for the forthcoming season. |
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| 09 September 2008 |
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| Rugby fans will be booking their ferries to Dublin soon ahead of Ireland's match against New Zealand in November. |
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| 09 September 2008 |
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| Brits planning winter ski holidays in Meribel in the near future will not be the only visitors enjoying the fashionable resort after it was reported that Harry Potter star Emma Watson has bought a luxury chalet there. |
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| 08 September 2008 |
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| People who like nothing more than a glass of wine in the evening will be looking forward to hopping on cross-Channel ferries this month to visit a major wine fair in Calais. |
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| 08 September 2008 |
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| Wight Light, the first of a new class of ships belonging to Wightlink that will operate ferry crossings between Lymington and Yarmouth, recently arrived in the UK to take part in sea trials. |
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| 08 September 2008 |
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| With the closure of Superfast Ferries's Rosyth to Zeebrugge service in September, Scottish travellers still have a quick and easy alternative close by - DFDS Seaways' daily sailing from Newcastle to Holland, the Gateway to Europe. |
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| 05 September 2008 |
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| One of the big advantages of Britain for people taking ferry crossings and other trips around the region is its diversity and the range of experiences it provides, it has been claimed. |
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| 05 September 2008 |
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| People embarking on ferry crossings with DFDS Seaways will soon be able to enjoy a new restaurant concept that was recently launched by the operator. |
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| 05 September 2008 |
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| AS Tallink Grupp transported 7,070,264 passengers in the financial year 2007/2008, the largest growth took place on company's Latvia-Sweden (+39. |
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| 04 September 2008 |
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| Many people may find themselves tempted to hop on cheap ferries to Brittany after seeing a new TV show exploring the culinary culture of the province. |
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| 04 September 2008 |
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| Ferry crossings offer "incredibly good value", particularly for people travelling with their families, according to the Passenger Shipping Association (PSA). |
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| 03 September 2008 |
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| Thousands of people will be hopping on cheap ferries to the Isle of Wight this weekend as the island hosts Bestival. |
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| 03 September 2008 |
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| One of the main reasons that British people embark on ferry crossings and other trips to holiday destinations is to take part in exciting activities, according to research. |
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| 03 September 2008 |
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| Finnish ferry group Nordic Jet Line has decided to terminate its Tallinn-Helsinki ferry line. |
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| 02 September 2008 |
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| Brits planning self-drive holidays to France this year may be interested to hear that a new mountain bike track being developed in Chamonix is progressing well. |
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| 02 September 2008 |
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| DFDS Seaways has urged British holidaymakers to catch cheap ferries to Amsterdam to experience a city break in the Dutch capital. |
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| 02 September 2008 |
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| Singapore Technologies Marine Ltd (ST Marine) today laid the keel for Singapore's first Roll-on/Roll-off passenger ferry (Ropax) at its main yard in Benoi. |
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| 01 September 2008 |
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| A number of factors are combining to make ferry crossings to holiday destinations a more popular option for British people, it has been claimed. |
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| 01 September 2008 |
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| Of all the people taking ferry crossings and other trips to various destinations around the UK, couples represent the biggest travelling group of all, according to VisitBritain. |
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