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Spain and Portugal for Visitors
Spain Appoints Famous Chef as Ambassador of Tourism
In a bid to promote the cultural value fo Spain to tourists, the Spanish Minstry of Tourism has turned to famous chef Ferran Adria as it's new ambassador of tourism. With Spain falling to the number 3 spot of popular holiday destinations behind the US and France and holidays to Tenerife, Majorca and the other Spanish islands suffering from increased … [Link]
Portugal Approves Gay Marriage Law
The Portuguese parliament has approved a bill which will legalize same-sex marriages. The bill now needs to be reviewed by parliamentary committee and reapproved by parliament (the Assembly of the Republic), before it is brought into effect by final ratification by President Anibal Cavaco Silva. It could be law before the planned visit to Portugal in May of Pope Benedict … [Link]
Another Airline Bites the Dust
A couple of airline news stories I am running together. The one affecting passengers most directly is that budget airline Flyglobespan has gone into administration, leaving thousands stranded and more without a Christmas flight. And a strike called by BA cabin crew has been declared illegal because of a technical flaw in the ballot. [Link]
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Switzerland: Bank on Bern for a quietly captivating city break
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Switzerland's clean, green capital has won over visitors ranging from Mandela and Churchill to Le Carré and Goethe. It doesn't take long for Richard Waters to fall in love either. [Link]
Tracking the Tropic of Cancer: Simon Reeve on his latest adventures
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In his new BBC series Tropic of Cancer, airing this Sunday, intrepid explorer Simon Reeve heads east from Mexico to some of the world's most fascinating destinations. Along the way he finds himself in the decapitation capital of the world and coming vis-a-vis with a fearsome female wrestler [Link]
Man pleads guilty to dodging New York airport security to kiss girlfriend
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A Chinese student who ducked security for one last kiss with his girlfriend before her flight, has said sorry to the 16,000 passengers left stranded by the alert he caused. [Link]
Absolute Spain Forum
Midsummer to be the end of smoking in Pubs in Spain
Midsummers Night 2010 may well be the last time that the Spanish, residents and visitors, can enjoy a smoke inside a public space in Spain, without fear of prosecution. June 22nd, 2010 is provisionally the day that Spains anti-smoking laws are expected to change, according to articles in the Spanish Press and TV. The irony [...] Read the full news … [Link]
Ebro Valley water transfer could provide 500,000 jobs
Until the PSOE took over the mantle of power in Spain, the former PP government had proposed to redirect water from the Ebro Valley to the drought-ridden areas of Valencia and Murcia. The idea was two fold; on the one hand, the area around the Ebro, which has a history of flooding, would have a [...] Read the full news … [Link]
Assistance for Expats in Spain to vote in UK elections
There are thousands of expats living in Spain who are possibly blissfully unaware that even though they may live here, most likely they can have a say in the outcome of the next UK Election. Ironically, St. Patricks night is the evening that has been chosen when any British Citizen can receive free help with [...] Read the full news … [Link]
Noticias del portal de turismo de la Comunitat Valenciana
La Marina International Campsite, the best campsite for the Dutch outside their own country, 04/03/2010 – 21/03/2010
La Marina International Campsite, located on the Elche coastline, on the south of the Costa Blanca, has been chosen as the fifth best campsite in Europe by the ANWB, the largest Dutch tourist information organisation in Europe. This ranking is based on the scaled opinions of over 1.7 million Dutch campsite users belo… [Link]
The Region of Valencia awaits you on Twitter and Facebook , 08/03/2010 – 14/03/2010
Become a fan of Facebook Comunitat Valenciana and find out what's going on in the provinces of Alicante, Valencia and Castellón. Tag your photos, post your comments and interesting links, enjoy the gastronomy, the Fallas, golf and fantastic beaches through the alb… [Link]
The excitement of the races returns to the Cheste Circuit, 08/03/2010 – 14/03/2010
Following an aperitif provided by the training sessions of the biggest teams in Formula 1, the racing calendar for 2010 gets underway at the Ricardo Tormo Circuit in the Region of Valencia. The first event is the Spanish Resistance Championship, a two-hour competition that will test your emotions to the limit…. [Link]
Travelmole.com | Top Stories
Lunchtime deadline for BA strike decision
[Hits:1481] Talks to try to avert action extended until today 
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European hotel prices on the rise
[Hits:1215] London fourth most expensive European city, study shows 
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Staycation â' myth or reality for the travel trade?
[Hits:1937] Next TravelMole Travel Industry Question Time debate confirmed 
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The Independent – Europe RSS Feed
A line of sights: The Swiss rail pass gives skiers a whole new outlook on the country
I've always dreaded the schlep of getting to ski resorts, particularly the transfer from the airport. All that lurching around hairpin bends with the heating on full blast as the vehicle crawls up the mountain is enough to turn anyone green. This time, I had an alternative plan: rather than follow the herd to a waiting coach, I calmly strolled … [Link]
Tirana: A city struggling to reach year zero
The receptionist is flustered. I have embarrassed him by asking what the must-do sights are. He's not sure if I am being facetious. 
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WIN! A weekend for two in Copenhagen
We've teamed up with Hotels.com – the world's leading hotel booking website – to offer a weekend break for two in Copenhagen, Denmark. 
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Nosoloviajeros.com
Restaurante Old Shanghai, Bilbao
Resulta que ayer, 5 de marzo, fue mi cumpleaños ( si, un poquito más viejo ), y para celebrarlo fui con mi mujer a cenar a un restaurante en Bilbao al que ya le tenía echado el ojo pero no había tenido escusa para entrar, su nombre es Old Shanghai, está especializado en comida asiática [...] [Link]
15 razones para no visitar Tailandia
Tailandia es un país imán para los millones de extranjeros que visitan sus tierras anualmente, bien sea en busca de sus hoteles de lujo, sus playas, o desgraciadamente sus chicas. El caso es que buscando información al respecto de lo que se “cuece” tras esta máscara de país turístico de primera clase, igualmente que pasa [...] [Link]
Tsunami en Hawaii
¿ Como son los tsunamis en Hawaii ? JRMora lo clava. [Link]
NYT > Travel
Student Rates Available to Nonstudents
Even if your college days are a distant memory, it’s possible to travel on a student discount over spring break this year. [Link]
[Frugal Traveler: Q&A: Shirley Tafoya, President of Travelzoo North America
Ms. Tafoya talks about what makes Travelzoo tick, how it refreshes its inventory of deals and why subscribers trust it. [Link]
United Tastes: Tacos in the Morning? That’s the Routine in Austin, Tex.
When it comes to breakfast tacos, which are stuffed with fillings like eggs and bacon, Austin, Tex., trumps all other American cities. [Link]
MallorcaWeb: Latest news
Digital Library of the Balearic Islands
More than 17,000 full-text documents. [Link]
Catalan Book Week
From February 26 to March 7 in the patio of la Misericordia. [Link]
Haiti is here
Solidarity Concert at the Teatre Principal. [Link]
Offers in the Region of Valencia
FLY WITH PARAGLADING!, 130€, SANTA POLA, Adventure sports, Comunitat Valenciana
First contact with paragliding: come with Sureste . A safe, amazing and exciting sport, discover it in Santa Pola. [Link]
ADVENTURE IN THE NATURE, 50€, MONTANEJOS, Adventure sports, Comunitat Valenciana
Enjoy doing sport with Geoextrem. Canyoning in Montanejos (Castellón) [Link]
LIVE PAINTBALL , 25€, BOCAIRENT, Adventure sports, Comunitat Valenciana
Paintball in the deep of the mountain range with quality tours . For 10 persons in Bocairent [Link]
revista80dias.es – La actualidad turística
ESOTÉRICO: Salem, la ciudad de las brujas
Una localidad estadounidense mundialmente conocida por los procesos que se llevaron a cabo contra las supuestas brujas que en ella habitaban. Muy cercana a Boston, merece la pena pasarse por una de las zonas más ricas de los EEUU. [Link]
DEPORTIVO: Innsbruck en trineo
Innsbruck es el corazón de los Alpes, en Austria, y al mismo tiempo el paraíso de los amantes del deporte blanco. Y no sólo estamos hablando de la capital, sino de toda la región, porque mires hacia donde mires, Tirol parece haber salido de un cuento de Navidad. [Link]
INTERNACIONAL: El Lot, la vuelta al medievo
¿Quién no se ha sentido alguna vez un personaje literario? "El nombre de la rosa" o "Los Pilares de la Tierra" nos transportan a escenarios legendarios de naturaleza, de construcciones de piedra, donde resuenan cascos de caballos y huele a un fresco día de mercado. [Link]
SPAINTUBE.ES – TURISMO DE ESPAÑA
Los mejores Casinos de Poker en España
El poker se ha convertido en la atracción estrella de los casinos La ruleta y el black Jack ya no son los protagonistas de los casinos del mundo. España no podía ser menos y es ahora el poker la principal atracción de estos espacios recreativos. Los casinos apuestan por el poker y lo hacen más que [...] [Link]
Los destellos del barroco iluminan Valencia
La Luz de las Imágenes presenta una exposición que bajo el nombre de “La Gloria del Barroco” reúne más de 300 obras de arte en tres templos de Valencia. La octava exposición organizada por La Luz de las Imágenes se presenta como un homenaje a las manifestaciones artísticas barrocas generadas en la Comunitat Valenciana, como el [...] [Link]
Cortijos, almazaras y casas de pueblo
Andalucía, en esta época del año, está espléndida. Parece como si la primavera estuviera impaciente. Unos días en el campo o en la costa andaluzas no tienen precio. Aquí hemos seleccionado algunos alojamientos de alquiler completo ideales para una escapada en familia o en grupo. Finca La Silladilla (Jabugo, Huelva) Perderse en plena sierra de Aracena y [...] [Link]
www.munimadrid.es – Notas de prensa
José Ángel Rivero, nuevo gerente de la EMT
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El Ayuntamiento reclama el modelo de rehabilitación consensuado y participativo
El Ayuntamiento no financiará Áreas de Rehabilitación Integral que no hayan sido propuestas conjuntamente por los vecinos y la Corporación local y que no sean gestionadas por la Administración municipal La Ciudad de Madrid mantendrá su esfuerzo presupuestario en materia de rehabilitación de viviendas Martínez ha hecho hincapié en que "nuestras puertas están abiertas para la negociación" [Link]
Suma de esfuerzos contra la violencia de género
De 9.30 a 14 horas, en la calle José Ortega y Gasset, 100 Mejorando el diálogo entre los profesionales se consigue un ambiciosos objetivo: Menores mejor atendidos y usuarias de los recursos municipales de apoyo a la mujer maltratada más seguras [Link]
Peanuts News
Air Berlin starts two times a week from Düsseldorf to Israel’s metropolis Tel Aviv – 2010-03-09
Air Berlin is adding one more attractive destination in the Middle East to its route network from the airport of Düsseldorf. [Link]
Pemco selected for additional services and expands MRO relationship with JetBlue Airways – …
Pemco World Air Services (”Pemco”) today announced that it signed an agreement with JetBlue Airways to upgrade airline seats for JetBlue’s 110-strong A320 Airbus passenger fleet. [Link]
Allegiant Travel Company to purchase six B757 aircraft – 2010-03-08
Allegiant Travel Company (Nasdaq: ALGT) today announced it has signed a forward purchase agreement to acquire six Boeing 757-200 aircraft. [Link]
USATODAY.com Travel (Destinations) – Top Stories
One million volunteers register for free Disney tickets
Disney reached its goal Tuesday of getting 1 million people to sign up for a day of volunteer work in exchange for a free one-day …
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Michelle Obama donates ball gown to Smithsonian
Michelle Obama said Tuesday that she'll always cherish the moment she slipped into her inaugural ball gown, a one-shouldered, …
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Animal rights group urges tourists to boycott Alaska
An animal rights group is calling for the boycott over a recent decision to remove buffer zones for wolf trapping near Denali …
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About.com Spain Travel
Snow in Barcelona
A cold front is chilling western Europe to its bones, and nowhere more so than in Spain, where we have had the unexpected sight of snow in Barcelona this morning. Residents of the city are taking pictures of the freak conditions and posting them to Twitter – see the latest pictures here: Snow in Barcelona. Though the roads in Catalonia … [Link]
Madrid and Barcelona in Conflict Over Bullfighting
Spain's two biggest cities, Madrid and Barcelona, have become involved in a debate about the place of bullfighting in Spanish culture, according to this article in The Daily Telegraph: Spanish bullfighting should be given UNESCO protection. Officials in Madrid have been championing the cause of bullfighting aficionados, claiming that the 'art', which has inspired the likes of Picasso and Hemingway, … [Link]
Spain 'Not Foreign Enough'
A recent poll of British travelers has found that many are turning away from Spain because it is 'not foreign enough', according to this article: Spain isn't 'foreign enough' for most Brits. It highlights the prevalence of Irish and English pubs as one of Spain's turn-offs. And there lies the problem. Of course you're going to be bored if you're … [Link]
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Sign Language: week 91
Another selection of strange signs sent in by readers on their travels. [Link]
Where in the world?
Identify the location of this photograph for the chance to win a luxury suitcase worth £299. [Link]
Dubrovnik: Cities to put spring in your step
Eastern Europe now offers unexpected riches to Western travellers on a weekend break. [Link]
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