Airline Add-ons Could Be Banned Across Europe

The European Commission is to consider banning airlines from charging passengers for extras and is looking to push for a ‘one flight, one price’ policy. The move comes after complaints from travellers and watchdogs that add-on costs can actually double the original price of a flight. Supposed lo

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Living Life On The Edge

The CN Tower in Toronto, Canada is aiming to provide adrenalin junkies with the world’s highest full circle hands-free walk. The EdgeWalk as it will be called will enable visitors to stroll around the edge of the tower, 356m above the ground, on a 1.5 m wide see through ledge, with no guard rail.

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Germans Finally Throw The Towel In

It appears that the novelty of putting their towels out on sunbeds at daft o’clock every morning has finally worn off with the Germans. One German tour operator had even launched a service allowing German holidaymakers to pre-reserve sun loungers; however as fewer Germans appear to be taking beach

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Samoa Goes ‘Back To The Future’ As It Jumps The International Date Line

Inhabitants of the South pacific island nation of Samoa are set to lose a day of their lives as the island switches to the west side of the International Date Line. The small Polynesian island and neighbouring American Samoa actually began life on the west side of the dateline and it was in 1892 tha

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All Change For New York Taxis

New York Citys iconic yellow taxis are soon to become a thing of the past. A new design by car giants Nissan is set to be rolled out by the end of 2013 and although they will still be bright yellow, they will be a lot bigger. Nissans NV200 taxi was announced the winner of […]

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Smoking Fee At Belfast International

Belfast International Airport has introduced a charge for passengers who wish to smoke after passing through security. The designated smoking areas at the front of the terminal building are still free of charge, but anyone wanting a last minute smoke before take off will have to pay for the privileg

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Nickelodeon Land Arrives In Blackpool

Blackpool welcomes its newest attraction to its world famous Pleasure Beach. Nickelodeon Land is a 6 acre site set within the world famous theme park and features 9 brand new rides and another 5 re-themed existing rides, plus retail outlets and eateries. Kids of all ages will love meeting their favo

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Bikini Ban In Barcelona

Tourists caught wandering through the streets of Barcelona in just their swim wear, or even less, could face stiff fines under new regulations. The city hall has voted to ban ‘nudity or virtual nudity’ in all public places except swimming pools, beaches, beach walkways and adjacent roads. Touris

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Drayton Manor Offers Free Entry To Morphs

Fans of the Morphsuit have been invited to Drayton Manor Theme Park on Saturday 7th May to take part in a world record attempt. Drayton Manor near Tamworth in Staffordshire is aiming to enter the record books for having the most amount of people wearing the stretchy latex suits in the same place at

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Plymouth City Airport Set To Close

Plymouth City Airport is set to close by the end of the year as a result of the economic downturn. Owners, Sutton Harbour Group who took over the airport in 2000 and launched Air Southwest in 2003, said the airport was no longer financially viable due to ‘challenges for the UK regional aviation ma

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