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NYT > Travel » In Transit Blog: Morning Walkabout: 4/12
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Cosmopolitan Forums » Costa del Sol Fighter Jet Saturday Night
I thought I heard something on Saturday!! Mystery deepens over low flying Costa del Sol fighter jet THE midnight mystery of a low flying Costa del Sol fighter jet, that left expats fearing it was going to crash, has deepened. An ex-military pilot has insisted the aircraft must have been offering military assistance to civilian authorities for illegal criminal activity … [Link]
NYT > Travel » 36 Hours: 36 Hours in Lyon, France
In Lyon, futuristic structures, striking river views and legendary cuisine compete for your attention. [Link]
Travel | Mail Online » Louvre Nintendo consoles: Paris gallery gets the Super Mario factor
Famous for its great works of art, Paris's Louvre museum is bringing a dash of the 21st century to its galleries by introducing Nintendo consoles to guide visitors around its masterpieces. [Link]
NYT > Travel » Markets, Mug Shots and More in Lyon, France
Yes, you can eat well here. But you can also see where cinema started and drink among the accused. [Link]
USATODAY.com Feed » Art too big to ignore
Three huge works of art land in three cities.
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Travel: travel guides, insurance, holiday news, hotel reviews and short city breaks » Majority of Britons want child-free flights
More than half of Britons would back the introduction of adults-only flights, according to a new poll. 
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About.com Spain Travel » Spain Tours Starting in Barcelona
With Barcelona's famed lures and its major international airport, it's no surprise that many visitors to Spain begin their trip in the Catalan capital. But what if you want to explore rest of the country as well? How practical is it to start in Barcelona?…Read Full Post [Link]
Travel: travel guides, insurance, holiday news, hotel reviews and short city breaks » River cruising: the Vikings are coming – in their 21st-century longships
Nearly a million people a year are now booking a river cruise – which is why one of the world's biggest operators is planning to add a dozen new ships by 2013. 
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Travel: travel guides, insurance, holiday news, hotel reviews and short city breaks » UK days out: battling zombies in post-apocalyptic Reading
Robert Colvile embarks on an unusual day out in an abandoned Berkshire shopping centre. 
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Travel: travel guides, insurance, holiday news, hotel reviews and short city breaks » Where in the world?
Identify the location of this photograph for the chance to win a suitcase. 
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Travel: travel guides, insurance, holiday news, hotel reviews and short city breaks » The world's most expensive private islands
Twenty of the world's most expensive private islands currently available to hire. 
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Travel: travel guides, insurance, holiday news, hotel reviews and short city breaks » Up close and personal: Dale Morris's portraits of wildlife in southern Africa
Dale Morris's intimate portraits of wildlife in southern Africa. 
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Ayuntamiento de Madrid – Notas de prensa » Madrid recuerda a Andrés Saborit
Andrés Saborit fue concejal en el Consistorio madrileño entre 1918 y 1931, año en el que salió al exilio. En 1977 volvió a España y vivió en Valencia hasta su muerte Su paso por el Ayuntamiento coincidió con la apertura de la Casa de Campo, la ampliación del Metro, la municipalización de servicios y la construcción de 200 escuelas infantiles [Link]
Ayuntamiento de Madrid – Notas de prensa » Alojamientos Alternativos con acompañamiento social para personas sin hogar
Para los próximos doce meses se ofertan 107 plazas repartidas en 14 pisos y en pensiones Dos trabajadores sociales y ocho educadores conforman el equipo de profesionales que presta este servicio El programa se divide en otros tres: preventivo, desinstitucionalización y emergencia El pasado año Servicios Sociales derivó a este recurso a 225 personas [Link]
Ayuntamiento de Madrid – Notas de prensa » Mobiliario urbano seguro
Desde el año 2004 el Ayuntamiento de Madrid mantiene este equipamiento, integrado por 524.830 unidades (bancos, bolardos, horquillas) y por 469.169 metros lineales de vallas peatonales y protectoras de jardín [Link]
Ayuntamiento de Madrid – Notas de prensa » Dos millones de euros para el Centro de Acogida a Personas sin Hogar Juan Luis Vives
Ubicado en Vicálvaro, el Centro Juan Luis Vives se puso en funcionamiento en 2007 Una de las novedades de este dispositivo son las Unidades Convivenciales: espacios específicos para usuarios con necesidades concretas Cuenta con profesionales de atención directa para los servicios de manutención, aseo, alojamiento, y ofrece programas de actividades educativas, rehabilitadoras y de inserción laboral [Link]
Ayuntamiento de Madrid – Notas de prensa » El Ayuntamiento recogió y auxilió en las calles de Madrid a 2.264 animales en 2011
Veterinarios cualificados recepcionan y atienden los avisos de recogida, captura y traslado de animales al Centro de Protección Animal Objetivos: reducir la presencia de animales no controlados y minimizar el impacto sobre el resto de la fauna urbana, las molestias por ruidos, desperfectos en mobiliario y bienes, y problemas de insalubridad A los animales heridos o enfermos se les trata … [Link]
Nosoloviajeros.com » Conociendo la casa rural Malkornea, en Navarra
El otro día, gracias a Escapada Rural, tuve la ocasión de darme una vuelta por el Valle del Baztán, en el norte de Navarra; una de las áreas naturales más bellas de nuestro país. Y que queréis que os diga, la verdad es que viene bien desconectar un poco del alboroto diario de la ciudad. [...] [Link]
Ayuntamiento de Madrid – Notas de prensa » Prorrogado el mantenimiento del material para Bomberos
El importe del contrato asciende a 650.863 euros [Link]
Ayuntamiento de Madrid – Notas de prensa » Distinciones para Gallardón, Padre Garralda y Alejandro Amenábar
Medallas de Oro para el padre Garralda y Alejandro Amenábar Medalla de Honor de Madrid para Alberto Ruiz-Gallardón [Link]
Travel | Mail Online » TripAdvisor links to Facebook to show you reviews from friends
The review website now lets users log in using their Facebook account, so they can see what both their friends and friends of friends say about their holiday experiences. [Link]
Ayuntamiento de Madrid – Notas de prensa » Orden del dia de la Junta de Gobierno de la Ciudad de Madrid
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Travel: travel guides, insurance, holiday news, hotel reviews and short city breaks » Burma's best sights and attractions
Ahead of David Cameron's visit, we select the best things to see and do in Burma. 
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Travel: travel guides, insurance, holiday news, hotel reviews and short city breaks » Burma: how can holidaymakers visit ethically?
David Cameron will become the first western leader in a generation to visit Burma tomorrow. Some guidance for tourists seeking to follow in his footsteps would be helpful, says Michael Kerr. 
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Travel | Mail Online » Vienna hotel review: 25hours Hotel
The numbers might not quite add up at Vienna's 25Hours hotel – but Jenny Coad finds much to enjoy in a retreat that brings a curious circus theme to Austria's great city of art and culture. [Link]
- Europe RSS Feed » Get away this spring, without the hassles and extra costs of flying
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Travel: travel guides, insurance, holiday news, hotel reviews and short city breaks » Sir Trevor McDonald's New Orleans
The broadcaster reveals his favourite hotels, restaurants, bars and attractions in New Orleans. 
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Ayuntamiento de Madrid – Notas de prensa » La movilidad sostenible, una responsabilidad compartida
El Ayuntamiento promueve distintas iniciativas para conseguir una movilidad más sostenible "Para garantizar la sostenibilidad de una ciudad es necesario utilizar todos los recursos de forma eficiente", ha dicho la alcaldesa Además de con la movilidad, el Ayuntamiento persigue conseguir una ciudad más sostenible mediante la gestión del tratamiento de residuos, del agua y del alumbrado [Link]
Ayuntamiento de Madrid – Notas de prensa » Teatro para los largos días de la primavera
El Teatro Fernán Gómez estrena el 19 de abril "Nuestra Clase", de la Factoría Escénica Internacional CIRCA: CIRCO IN EXTREMIS ya casi toca a su fin. El 15 de abril se despide de la arena del Price, al igual que "En la otra habitación, que dice adiós al Conde Duque [Link]
USATODAY.com Feed » Great American Bites: Imo's, St. Louis' unique contribution to pizza
While few would make the argument that St. Louis has great pizza, I would argue that in its own unique way, its pizza tastes great.
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- Europe RSS Feed » Win a pair of flights with Monarch to Italy
We’ve teamed up with scheduled leisure airline Monarch to offer one lucky reader the chance to win a pair of flights on one of the airline’s new routes to Italy. 
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USATODAY.com Feed » Bourbon to beet: The South's best ice creams
Southern Living magazine gives us the scoop on handmade ice cream.
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