A Phonician galley, long at sea chasing profits and the prevailing winds, finally sees a glimmer of land in an otherwise endless expanse of ocean. The sailors sigh with relief,…
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Around the World in 13 Days: Wireless Monks and Pink Dolphins
Having never experienced the Far East before I was eager to get to Hong Kong. Hong Kong is very westernised (unsurprising considering it was still under British Rule until 1997)…
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Dave Explores Thailand and Dubai – Part 2
After an early breakfast, we were transferred back to Bangkok airport where we took a 1-hour connecting flight with Thai Airways to the Island of Phuket. From Phuket airport we…
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Dave Explores Thailand and Dubai – Part 1
We meet our Kuoni tour leader Kat and her Assistant Nicola together with our Emirates Rep David at Newcastle Airport at 11.00am. Our flight left on time and the Business…
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Zoe Experiences The Wonders Of Mauritius… And Rum.
At 6pm I arrived at London Heathrow to meet the Beachcomber representatives and the rest of the lucky group who had been chosen to represent their companies on this once…
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Dave’s Egypt Holiday – Dave Visits A Plethora Of Red Sea Hotels
When it comes to foreign holidays living just 10 minutes from Birmingham Airport is a real bonus; except when duration and destination of a holiday dictate you have to fly…
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Review of Jetwing Sea, Sri Lanka
You know how you feel after a flight – tired, drained and in need of a shower to revive your dwindling energy levels. But the soothing vibe of Jetwing Sea…
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Leighton’s Maldives Holiday July 2011
Packed and all ready to go to the Maldives to celebrate our tenth wedding anniversary. We checked in at Manchester Airport and then headed off to the escape lounge to…
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Egypt Fam Trip 2011
A very early start! I woke up at 5am and headed for Manchester terminal 1. Once I arrived at terminal 1 I headed for the Cosmos/Monarch desk where I was…