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Pushing the boundaries in business and education.
For companies, organisations and retailers one of the biggest challenges they face is establishing themselves in the online market place. This involves much thought and planning to implement a strategy that works and is going to be competitive. Being online is far more than having a website and putting some products in a database and…
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Amritsar: Spiritual Idyll
I love India and one of the places that is on my “must visit” list is Amritsar. I want to combine a visit to Amritsar with the Taj Mahal and the Golden Triangle as well as the famous Hill Station of Shimla. Amritsar is the religious and cultural capital of the Punjab. As a centre…
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The beaches of Corfu – we take a short tour
With the British weather serving up precious few sunny days so far this year, many frustrated sun-worshippers are getting out their diaries and trying to find a few free days to get away for some warm weather elsewhere. This week, we take a close look at a few of the most popular beaches on Corfu,…
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Action stations on Madeira
Have you thought about taking a trip to Madeira? You might be surprised just how good tis island is. Here we take a look at just what Madeira has to offer the tourist. Among Madeira’s charms, the warm blue waters of the surrounding Atlantic must surely rank high, especially for lovers of water sports. The…
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Athens : What’s the Reality?
Athens, despite the furious publicity campaign that followed hot on the heels of the Olympics in 2004, is no mythical marble Atlantis. The Greek financial problems have left a scar on the city and indeed the country has had bad press, but cast aside those problems and you will still find friendly people and ancient…
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Hong Kong throng
The island of Hong Kong is a true 21st-century city which pulsates with a buzz of energy and excitement. But whilst it is teeming with restaurants, nightlife and shopping that rival any in the world, this modern metropolis remains loyal to its roots. And never is this fusion of contrasts more magical, than during the…
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Marvel at Melbourne
Australia often comes out on top of polls about what destinations holidaymakers are thinking about visiting next. Travelling to Italy and Hawaii also come high up the list, showing that travellers seem to be going back to basics when it comes to holiday decisions, as trendy hotspots from last year such as Prague and Krakow fall out of favour. And if…
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Step back in time in Krakow
Geographically, Poland is a bridge between the East and West, although the country has always lacked the affluence of the West, and has shared little in common with the East. As a tourist destination, Poland is an ideal getaway and is served by a multitude of airlines. Cheap flights to Krakow have made the destination more affordable…
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Red Sea in sight: divers’ delight
Hurghada, based on the Red Sea in Egypt, was founded in the early 20th century and used to be a small fishing town. However, since the 1980s, it has blossomed into one of the leading tourist destination on the Red Sea coastline. There are now some 40,000 inhabitants, and the city and its surroundings stretch for…
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Rock of Gibraltar is still a cultural melting pot.
Visitors to Gibraltar in pursuit of waving Union Jacks and the odd monkey will be satisfied. But those who linger after the tour busses leave will discover other attractions and cultures richly layered. The Rock is often touted in the press – indeed it touts itself – as “home from home” and “the best of British…
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Discover the White Coast
It may be less feted then its counterparts the Costa del Sol and Costa Brava, but the Costa Blanca is itself a veritable treasure chest of stunning locations just waiting to be opened and explored. Known as The White Coast, Alicante is perhaps the jewel in the region’s crown. Castillo de Santa Barbara is a dramatic fortification rising above the…