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Ayuntamiento de Madrid – Notas de prensa
Intenso fin de semana para el dispositivo municipal de la Campaña del Frío
El aumento de plazas y efectivos durante el fin de semana ha permitido atender cada noche a 557 personas, a las que hay que sumar las 1.367 plazas de la Red estable Ocho personas de perfil más crónico han demandado acogida en la Red Las llamadas ciudadanas solicitando la intervención del SAMUR Social se han incrementado en un 30% en … [Link]
Menos infracciones durante la pasada Navidad
De los 1.757 productos controlados se han detectado irregularidades en 54, lo que supone una bajada en el número de infracciones del 3,1%, casi la tercera parte del año pasado También se han inspeccionado 396 establecimientos comerciales y puestos de venta ambulante y sólo se han encontrado irregularidades en los segundos -cuatro puntos más que en el año 2010- [Link]
Intervenidos más de 6.000 juguetes peligrosos
Los agentes intervienen 6.553 artículos en un establecimiento de venta al por mayor Pistolas de pompas con luz y jabón, botellines de recambio de pompas de jabón, muñecos de plástico con púas de colores, y molinillos voladores con luz, entre los objetos retirados Llevaban falsas etiquetas de "marcado CE" [Link]
Revista80dias.es
Iberostar compra cinco hoteles propiedad de Thomas Cook en Palma de Mallorca y Cádiz
La compañía hotelera ha adquirido la participación que tenía el mayorista en los establecimientos por un importe de 94 millones de euros. La operación se cerrará en la primera parte de 2012.
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El sector turístico pide al nuevo Gobierno una verdadera apuesta para generar empleo y salir de la crisis
En la presentación del Foro de Liderazgo Turístico, Sebastián Escarrer, presidente de Exceltur, ha manifestado que no existe otro sector que, unido a la construcción, pueda luchar contra el paro.
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NH Hoteles y la china HNA rompen su acuerdo
HNA ha decidido no invertir en NH dadas las condiciones tan volátiles de los mercados. La hotelera española se queda sin su socio para entrar en China.
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Travel | Mail Online
Ben Fogle explains why his travels made him the man he is today
When he left school, Ben Fogle was shy and insecure, but a solo trip to Latin America soon changed all that, he tells TravelMail how he hopes to give his children the same confidence. [Link]
Divorce Hotel: Dutch company offers 'break-up on your weekend break' service
It might seem the last thing you want to do with your ex-partner, but one Dutch company is offering couples the chance to stay in a hotel and finalise their divorce all in one weekend. [Link]
UK weather update: Heathrow Airport warns passengers of further cancellations
A third of flights at the airport were cancelled on Saturday – nine hours before a flake of snow had fallen. Planes were then grounded at Heathrow on Sunday, despite forecasters predicting dry conditions and a partial thaw. [Link]
Absolute Spain Forum
Three Britons die in legionnaires outbreak at Spanish resort
Three Britons die in legionnaires outbreak at Spanish resort Three British holidaymakers have died in an outbreak of legionnaires disease at a hotel in the Spanish resort of Calpe. The three unnamed Britons, aged between 73 and 78, were among more than 20 people to have contracted the disease at the Diamante Beach hotel. The deaths were confirmed over the … [Link]
Restrictions on NIE numbers… What?
You cannot make this stuff up: Will restrictions on NIE numbers slow investment? The Secretariat of Labour and Immigration has ruled that the obligatory NIE number can no longer be applied for by representatives with power of attorney meaning personal attendance is required. This means anyone wishing to buy a property in Spain will have to arrive at the police … [Link]
Its freeeeeezing!!!!
5ºC this morning….. What's it like where you are? [Link]
Travelmole.com | Top Stories
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Industry warned of Google flight threat
[Hits:4463] TITQ: Search giant's new search tool could spark a price war 
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TUI director leaves as colleagues are promoted
[Hits:7300] Four directors join the board 
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MallorcaWeb: Latest news
Calendar of fairs and markets on the Balearic Islands 2012
Annual fairs and weekly and seasonal markets. [Link]
Jazz Voyeur Festival
From the 23rd of November to the 23rd of December. [Link]
International TUI Marathon Palma
Over 7,000 runners from all over Europe. [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]
Spain and Portugal for Visitors
Tourism to Fuel the Flagging Spanish Economy
The economic news from Spain is dire to say the least. Recent figures are showing that the Spanish economy is slowly but surely slipping back into another recession. Despite all the doom and gloom, there is one sector of the economy that has been growing and is predicted to grow further in 2012: tourism. [Link]
Tourism to fuel the fledging Spanish economy
The economic news coming from Spain is dire to say the least. Recent figures are showing that the Spanish economy is slowly, but surely, slipping back into another recession. Despite all the doom and gloom, there is one sector of the economy that has been growing and is predicted to grow further in 2012: tourism. [Link]
Maldonado Worlds Most Expensive Ham
Though not actually available until 2008. the Maldonado family firm's 2006 Alba Quercus Reserve Iberian hams are being reserved at the whopping price of $2000 each, making this probably the most expensive ham in the world. Unfortunately the combination of high prices and pigs has brought out the worst in journalists around the world. For example, one headline from the normally … [Link]
Nosoloviajeros.com
Transporte desde el aeropuerto de Ciampino a Roma
Con las nuevas aerolíneas de bajo coste que están operando en Roma, el aeropuerto de Ciampino cada vez está más agitado, y ya poco queda de aquel tranquilo aeródromo con salas de espera a ras de pista. Pero bueno, que le vamos a hacer, sin la existencia de compañías como Ryanair, difícilmente muchos de nosotros [...] [Link]
Spanair deja de volar, 23.000 pasajeros afectados
Una de las principales aerolíneas españolas tuvo que “bajar la persiana” ayer por la tarde ante la imposibilidad de seguir operando vuelos. Spanair se va al carajo, y con ella más de 3.000 empleados directos y dios sabe cuantas empresas auxiliares. La noticia se produjo ayer por la noche, y teniendo en cuenta que la [...] [Link]
Las azafatas de Finnair al ritmo de Bollywood
Una de las cosas que ha caracterizado el siglo XX es la aparición de nuevos estados; y uno de ellos, probablemente el más importante, fue la India, que en 1947 dejo de formar parte del Reino Unido y comenzó su andadura hasta convertirse en uno de países de referencia mundial. En 1950 se estableció la [...] [Link]
NYT > Travel
T Magazine: Now Sipping | Svenskt Tenn Tea Salon
The newly renovated iconic design and interiors shop in Stockholm now serves tea. [Link]
In Transit Blog: A Century of Latin American Photography, in Paris
FOTO/GRAFICA, an exhibition at Le Bal in Paris, surveys a century of Latin American history through photography books, spotlighting forgotten works as well as those that never made it beyond limited circles. [Link]
In Transit Blog: In Wintry Climes, Special Rewards
The ideal cold-weather getaway usually involves a tropical destination and sparsely populated beaches. But several hotels in wintry climates are offering reasons to embrace the cold. [Link]
Peanuts News
Ryanair condems Ferrovial/BAA’s latest attempt to delay the sale of Stansted and a better …
Ryanair today (Oct 7th) condemned the latest attempts by the Ferrovial/BAA monopoly to further delay the sale of Stansted Airport, as recommended by the Competition Commission over three years ago in its August 2008 report. Ryanair has been invited to a case management conference this afternoon before the Competition Appeals Tribunal (CAT) at which the Ferrovial/BAA monopoly is seeking to “stay” … [Link]
Airberlin and Malev launch codeshare operation – 2011-10-10
Airberlin and the Hungarian airline Malev will in future be offering their customers selected flights as codeshare services. The codeshare agreement comes into force today and applies to flights from 30th October 2011. [Link]
Frontier Airlines receives coveted IOSA registration – 2011-10-05
Frontier Airlines has successfully completed the International Air Transport Association's (IATA) Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) and achieved IOSA registration. Frontier is a wholly owned subsidiary of Republic Airways Holdings, Inc. RJET +3.95%. [Link]
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Planning a Dickens of a trip
Fans of Charles Dickens can commemorate his enduring legacy at events and exhibits on both sides of the Atlantic.
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Aruba offers Super Bowl losers a trip
The Dutch island of Aruba is offering the Super Bowl Losers a free consolation vacation.
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Tiny Utah town courts 'astro-tourists' for eclipse
Astro-tourism is becoming an important buzzword for the local tourism trade.
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Noticias del portal de turismo de la Comunitat Valenciana
Cita en el Alto Palancia, 06/02/2012 – 12/02/2012
La XV edición de las Jornadas Gastronómicas del Alto Palancia, que se celebrarán cada fin de semana hasta el 4 de marzo en Segorbe, reúne en esta ocasión a 27 restaurantes de toda la comarca cuyos jefes… [Link]
Palau de la Música y olé, 06/02/2012 – 12/02/2012
Arranca la XVI edición del Festival Flamenco del Palau de la Música, ciclo de conciertos que se celebra entre el 11 de febrero y el 3 de marzo en Valencia. Subirán al escenario, entre otros, la Niña Pastori que presenta La Orilla de mi pelo, su último trabajo; Juan Valderrama que llega con … [Link]
Requena, entre tapas y copas, 06/02/2012 – 12/02/2012
Suculentas propuestas llenan el programa de la XIX Muestra del Embutido Artesano de Requena. Un delicioso certamen que se celebra, entre el 10 y el 12 de febrero, con el objeto de promocionar los productos de la tierra y la oferta cultural de la ciudad. De hecho, el sábado se llevarán a cabo catas de vino comentada… [Link]
About.com Spain Travel
'New' Mona Lisa Unearthed by Prado Museum in Madrid
The Prado museum in Madrid has discovered that a copy of the Mona Lisa – previously presumed to be a later copy of the original work – was actually created at the same time as the famous da Vinci painting, probably by a student of the artist….Read Full Post [Link]
Which is the Best Barcelona Discount Card?
Go to almost any major tourist destination airport and you'll usually find someone trying to tell you a discount card. They'll promise you free entry to lots of museums, sometimes they'll give you free transport too. Then you arrive in the city and realise that the museums aren't that expensive in the first place, or you have to do too … [Link]
February Events in Spain and Where to Stay
January is drawing to a close, so it's time to look forward to February. February in Spain is dominated by the carnival, which is popular in much of Spain, but particularly in these Carnival Cities in Spain….Read Full Post [Link]
Travel: travel guides, insurance, holiday news, hotel reviews and short city breaks
San Sebastian, Spain: a cultural city guide
Tim Pozzi offers an essential cultural guide to San Sebastian, a Basque city with the capacity to captivate. 
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A history of skiing in Mürren, Switzerland
Desperate to enjoy current skiing conditions in the Alps, Adam Ruck secures a last-minute deal to Mürren. 
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David Nicholls on secret romantic spots
David Nicholls, the author of One Day, shares his tips. 
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Let Noma guide you to the best food in Copenhagen
The Danes have a venerable food culture that dates back centuries. But it wasn't until 2004 and the formulation of the Manifesto for the New Nordic Kitchen by Claus Meyer, René Redzepi and other Nordic chefs, that the country, and in particular Copenhagen, became a bona fide destination for gastronomic tourists. 
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Sochi: All white in this Black Sea ski resort
High above Sochi, the Caucasus Mountains sparkled with snow. Russia's new Olympic ski resorts have been opened to pioneering punters ahead of the 2014 Winter Olympics, and on this glittering January morning Ilya Sergeevich and I were among the few thousand to test out the slopes of Rosa Khutor, which has even made it as far as Crystal's ski brochure. … [Link]
Bohemian rhapsody: Josef Sudek's Prague
When Josef Sudek collected the keys to his new studio at 30 Ujezd, a quiet courtyard in Prague's Mala Strana district, the vendor – the artist Karel Laube – had one question: "Why here? No one in their right mind will come to this place!". Laube is said to have frowned as he cast his eyes around the tiny hut, … [Link]
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