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Category Archives: Travel

  1. British Consulates reveal: We’re not Directory Enquiries for travellers

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    Recent enquiries received by Foreign Office staff in Spain include a request for Phil Collins’ telephone number, while a man asked staff to contact his dominatrix after she had left him stranded at the airport. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office is today reminding [read more]

    November 10, 2011

    Posted in News, Property & Real Estate, Travel, Worldwide.

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  2. North American Travel News

    New York's discount scheme to the Big Apple: CityPass

    New York discounts for visitors This fall, take a bite the of the Big Apple for less money. Ever-changing New York City is an ideal autumn getaway. Just as the kids are heading back to school, thinning the crowds at the city’s most [read more]

    September 2, 2011

    Posted in British Columbia, Canada, Snow, Travel, USA.

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  3. Going Abroad – a new, free app

    The cover of the new app

    In the last four decades, thousands of people have bought homes in different countries around the globe. In today’s world, ever-increasing numbers are looking to own a property abroad. A recent statistic showed that 40% of Britain’s 55-year olds long to move away [read more]

    July 15, 2011

    Posted in Features, Property & Real Estate, Travel, Worldwide.

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  4. The insider’s guide to arriving fit and fresh for your holiday or at your home abroad

    It's worthwhile following these guidelines so that you arrive at your destination stress free

    Summer is the season for extended holidays, often further afield, requiring mid-, long- or short-haul journeys, which can leave travellers feeling extra exhausted and tangled in knots. Cheapflights.co.uk, the website for flight search and comparison, issues the industry’s top tips for maintaining health, [read more]

    June 14, 2011

    Posted in Expats, News, Travel, Worldwide.

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  5. Going to your home in the sun? Looking forward to your holiday? Why not splash out on new swimwear?

    Manuel Canovas

    Most of us have opened our cupboards, hauled out a suitcase and started to fill it in preparation for a trip to the sun. Whether you’re travelling to a home that you own or you’re staying in a hotel, the one almost certain [read more]

    May 31, 2011

    Posted in News, Travel, Worldwide.

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  6. Relocating to a home abroad

    Local markets are a great way of getting to know a new country

    Relocating overseas is an exciting experience, yet the flurry of preparation beforehand can overshadow one crucial consideration – how to give your relocation the best chance of succeeding. While there is no way of guaranteeing its success, there are steps you can take [read more]

    May 11, 2011

    Posted in News, Overseas Property/Real Estate, Property & Real Estate, Travel, Worldwide.

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  7. Looking for a home abroad? Going on holiday? It’s time to dive into some new swimwear

    Clever Moda Sporty Square Swim Shorts £32.50

    The snow may have been falling, the winter winds might have been whistling down your chimney and the bottom falling out of your thermometer but just remember, somewhere on the planet, there’s a sunlit beach where the waves are lapping, the sun is [read more]

    February 11, 2011

    Posted in Beach, News, Scuba diving, Travel.

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  8. COMPETITION: Twelve return P&O Ferries Dover/Calais passages to be won

    The Spirit of Britain

    This competition is brought to you through a collaboration between P&O Ferries, Expatsradio and www.homesandtravel.co.uk How to enter the competition: For your chance to win a free standard return crossing – which can be used for a car and up to nine passengers [read more]

    February 4, 2011

    Posted in France, News, Travel.

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  9. A New Year’s Message from www.homesandtravel.co.uk

    Independent property and travel site www.homesandtravel.co.uk is celebrating its second year with an expansion into audio and video content alongside its existing broad range of expert articles and advice. 2010 saw many changes in both domestic and overseas property markets, as well as [read more]

    January 1, 2011

    Posted in Features, Property & Real Estate, Travel.

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  10. Honeymoon destinations fit for a Royal couple

    Beach House Maldives Water Villa

    If like the Royal couple, HRH Prince William and Kate Middleton, you are planning a honeymoon in 2011, take a look at this selection of honeymoon destinations which are truly fit for a Royal couple. From the Maldives to Malta and Mauritius, there [read more]

    November 23, 2010

    Posted in Beach, Features, Scuba diving, Travel, Worldwide.

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