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How Airplanes Fly
Have you ever wondered, when you are sitting on a plane to your favourite holiday destination, how on earth the aircraft you are on manages to stay in the sky? The weight of an aircraft is enormous. There is the combined weight of the aircraft itself, all the passengers and all the luggage and not…
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Probably the most powerful cheap holidays search system in the UK !
Global Holidays has today launched its new holiday search and booking engine. After several months of development the new search system went “live” today with the intention of offering the widest choice of cheap holidays and holiday bargains anywhere. In fact, the new system has over 110 million holiday combinations which is more than enough…
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Sun, Sea and Crocs on Gran Canaria!
The third largest of the Canary Islands, Gran Canaria is an excellent budget holiday destination, ideal for getting away from England’s unpredictable weather.Don’t be fooled though – the island is subject to some pretty changeable weather itself, being very near to the tropics. Sometimes referred to as a mini continent because of its variation in…
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Majorca – 300 days of sundrenched entertainment!
Majorca, the largest of the Balearic Islands, is an island of contrasts, offering a range of holidays from the excitement of Palma and the frenzied nightlife of Magaluf to the calm and beautiful landscapes of the island’s interior. A leading holiday destination, the island is far too frequently deemed to be synonymous with its party…
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Fuerteventura – The best time to go.
Fuerteventura is one of our favourite Canary island holiday destinations here at Global Holidays. The warm dry climate makes it an ideal holiday destination all year round. Fuerteventura is a great destination for school half term holidays in October, March and May as the weather in other Mediterranean destinations can be a bit unpredictable. The coolest months…
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Malta – Good for Winter Warmth & Diving.
It’s many years since I had a holiday on Malta. I haven’t been back since but that’s not because I didn’t like the island. Far from it, as I had a really good time, so maybe it’s time I went back to see how Malta has changed? If you are trying to think of somewhere…
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Spend a day in Nicosia – Capital of Cyprus
Niicosia is one the world’s oldest cities and is the capital of Cyprus. Nocosia shouldn’t be ignored or bypassed if you are on holiday in Cyprus as you will miss out on a beautiful gem of a city. Most visitors to Cyprus head for the coast and the beaches but if you make the journey…
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Cyprus – Perfect for a winter holiday
The island of Cyprus glistens in the eastern Mediterranean and it enjoys an average of 300 days sunshine a year making it a great winter holiday destination. Just when the UK is cold and gloomy Cyprus is basking in temperatures of between 16C to 18C and it’s warm enough to swim in the sea in…
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Iberostar Laguna Azul, Varadero, opens its doors.
The island of Cuba is an electrifying place with a lively Caribbean atmosphere wherever you go. Amongst the fantastic weathered buildings and the gleaming chrome of the Cadillac cars, come the pulsating ryhthms, guitars and jazz – all combining to stir the soul!The recently opened Iberostar Laguna Azul is a fantastic addition to the Iberstar…
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Las Vegas – book your city break Now!
Las Vegas it seems is back in fashion; not that it ever properly lost its glamour, but holidays to Las Vegas are becoming popular again. It’s not surprising that Las Vegas is back in fashion as it has much to offer as a holiday destination. Las Vegas is not just a gambling city. It is…
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Where would you go if money was no object ?
The days are getting shorter and winter is just around the corner. My holiday to Fuerteventura feels like a distant memory, even though I only arrived home less than 2 weeks ago! Every day we get nice glossy brochures for us to look at and drool over. There are so many places I want to…