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Taiwanese travel agencies banned from trips to Philippines

publisher — Fri, 17 May 2013 05:50:03 +0000

Taipei (The China Post/ANN) – Taiwan's Tourism Bureau announced yesterday that all domestic travel agencies are banned from taking any tour groups to the Philippines after the Executive Yuan recently announced a “red” travel alert against the Philippines, one of eight second-stage sanctions issued against the Philippines over the shooting of a local fisherman in disputed waters.

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Travel plans take 12,000 cars off Auckland roads

admin — Thu, 16 May 2013 22:25:21 +0000

The Mayor has revealed that Auckland Transport school and work travel plans are taking more than 12,000 cars off the road every morning in Auckland.

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Greek strikes halt air travel

creative — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:04:58 +0000

ATHENS, Greece (Travel News) — Flights in Greece were halted for four hours Thursday as the country's two largest labor unions staged work stoppages to protest austerity measures and a government decision to cancel a teachers' strike.

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Pakistan may face international travel ban following measles outbreak

admin — Thu, 16 May 2013 06:12:18 +0000

Islamabad, May 16 (ANI): Pakistan may face an international travel ban, including a possible ban on Hajj travel by Saudi Arabia, due to its failure to control a measles outbreak.

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Southwest/AirTran Sale for Spring/Fall Travel

creative — Tue, 14 May 2013 11:35:33 +0000

The latest sales from Southwest and AirTran are valid for Spring and Fall travel. The lowest fares can be found on late summer/fall dates between Aug. 26 – Dec. 18, 2013 for travel any day except Friday & Sunday. Some routes are only slightly higher in price for late spring/early summer dates through Jun. 26, 2013 with a 7-day advance purchase. Avoid blackout dates: May 24, 31; Jun. 2, 7, 9, 14 …

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Quick updates: Science Studio, travel and quotes.

admin — Mon, 13 May 2013 17:49:00 +0000

Quick updates: Science Studio, travel and quotes.

Download These Mobile Travel Newsps to Save Money on Summer Travel

publisher — Mon, 13 May 2013 16:03:35 +0000

As we Travel Newsproach the official start of summer, many of us are planning a vacation. Whether it be a family road trip, a resort stay or an international adventure, the costs associated can add up; gas, airfare, rental cars, accommodations and eating out can strain your budget. Arm your smartphone with these free Travel Newsps, and you can significantly reduce the costs of your summer travel plans:

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Oman Air connects with travel trade at Dubai show

creative — Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Oman Air has hailed the success of its participation at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2013, the key travel and tourism event held at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Center this month.Chief Executive Officer Wayne Pearce, besides other high-ranking officials from Oman Air, welcomed visitors to Oman Air’s stand, which showcased the airline’s growing fleet, expanding network and …

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Travel decisions in KSA: Web plays key role

creative — Sat, 11 May 2013 00:03:00 +0000

The four-day Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2013 has ended with a number of new project announcements and joint venture deals.Jeddah-based Hanco, one of the Middle East’s largest and fastest growing car rental and leasing companies, has announced the signing of a trio of alliance agreements at ATM with several Gulf-based tour operators.This follows on from the announcement earlier this week of the …

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Business Class Sale on British Airways for Summer Travel

publisher — Fri, 10 May 2013 12:01:24 +0000

Feeling Fancy? British Airways has dropped their Business Class fares for summer travel between June 28 and September 5, 2013. Fares from New York to the UK and Europe start at just $2699. Although, it's not just New York for this sale. We found low business class fares from all over the United States to multiple destinations in Europe including London, Amsterdam, Madrid, Paris, and Rome. These …

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