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		<title>Virgin Holidays- Rockstar Service</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:58:26 +0000</pubDate>
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At Virgin Holidays, we believe amazing service should come as standard. That&#8217;s why Virgin Holiday&#8217;s magic touches are made available to all Virgin Holidays customers &#8211; not just the VIPs! 
We realise that you want to make the most of being on holiday, so we came up with Check in, Chill out, so you can [...]]]></description>
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<p>At Virgin Holidays, we believe amazing service should come as standard. That&rsquo;s why Virgin Holiday&rsquo;s magic touches are made available to all Virgin Holidays customers &ndash; not just the VIPs! </p>
<p>We realise that you want to make the most of being on holiday, so we came up with Check in, Chill out, so you can check in for your flight without leaving the beach&hellip;or bar.&nbsp; Airports are a drag.&nbsp; The holiday only really starts when you get to your destination.&nbsp; And if you&rsquo;ve got kids, then airports are living nightmares.&nbsp; So, to perk up the airport experience, we came up with the VRoom. And when you&rsquo;re on holiday, you want to make sure it&rsquo;s as good as it can be.&nbsp; That&rsquo;s where Virgin Holidays&rsquo; Concierge service comes in &ndash; a concierge actually tuned in to the buzz of your destination, not a guy in a suit on kick backs from rip-off restaurants. This belief is what sets Virgin Holidays apart from the competition. That&rsquo;s why we actually encourage our customers to &lsquo;Ask For the World&rsquo;.</p>
<p>But how do you express that exclusive treatment in a single thought.&nbsp; What do Virgin Holidays offer that no-one else does?&nbsp; We think it can be described as&hellip;</p>
<p>&ldquo;ROCKSTAR SERVICE&rdquo;</p>
<p>It&rsquo;s a level of care you&rsquo;d normally associate with the glamour and excitement of the entertainment elite.&nbsp; Made available to every Virgin Holidays customer.<br />&nbsp;<br />The Rockstar Service campaign is the latest creative expression of this belief. With Virgin Holidays, you can rest assured that you&rsquo;ll get intuitive, imaginative typically brilliant twinkle-in-the-eye Virgin service, every single time you travel with us.</p>
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		<title>Plan your vacation, here with us at Expedia</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jul 2010 07:38:05 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Travel Planning]]></category>
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Expedia is an amazing online travel company. They offer Expedia discount vouchers on many different choices from rental cars to full packages that include airfare, hotels, and activities to do while on your trip. You can customize your package to the time and date of your flight and how many will be flying with you. [...]]]></description>
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<p>Expedia is an amazing online travel company. They offer <a href="http://discountvouchers.org/expedia.co.uk" target="_blank">Expedia discount vouchers</a> on many different choices from rental cars to full packages that include airfare, hotels, and activities to do while on your trip. You can customize your package to the time and date of your flight and how many will be flying with you. It does give it&#8217;s recommendations on which motels to stay at based off of their customer reviews that have stayed there before. You can go with that one or one of your choice. If you are not travelling for pleasure and need a last minute trip they also offer last minute trip deals and weekend specials. Some of their weekend or last minute specials include to places like New York, Egypt, Turkey or you can even create your own. Some of their premier packages include Egypt at a Bed and Breakfast. If you prefer a more luxurious hotel you may want to go with an all inclusive hotel. The price includes your food, boarding, and many activities such as a full spa, bar, and kayaking just to name a few of the top ones. Therefore if you have never travelled before or travel often but want to find a better deal you can find your own personal travel agent online with no extra fees.</p>
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		<title>Get your sea legs</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 06:12:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The experience of being in a  cruise for a short holiday is one of the most rewarding you can get, and everyone should experience it. There’s something magical about being out at sea in a  ship with all commodities available, with a crew and a schedule aimed exclusively  at making it a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The experience of being in a  cruise for a short holiday is one of the most rewarding you can get, and everyone should experience it. There’s something magical about being out at sea in a  ship with all commodities available, with a crew and a schedule aimed exclusively  at making it a fun trip for you. Naturally, this usually comes at a price  and the better the service, the bigger the price. And although this is true for  most cases, it doesn’t have to be the case for you.</p>
<p>The British islands have always  had a rich history related to the sea, and have had a thriving shipping industry in  place for centuries. This means that there are many facilities that can house  ships, both to port and to undergo repairs. This also means that finding <a href="http://www.cruiselinefans.com/">cruise deals  UK</a> is a lot easier than finding them in many other countries.</p>
<p>There are several short cruises  that depart from British ports, some head out to Scandinavian countries, others to the  coast of France of even to Spain and Portugal, for example. And these cruises are traditionally cheaper, as they are shorter in span than most typical  cruises and they tend to be aimed at a crowd that just wants to get away for a  couple of days.</p>
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		<title>Staying Near the Airport</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Jun 2010 06:15:52 +0000</pubDate>
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As you are looking at all the hotels that are near the airport you might find it hard to choose from them. Just about every big name hotel is there along with all the others. Heathrow Airport hotels that are on Bath Road will offer free public buses that go into the central area. You [...]]]></description>
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<p>As you are looking at all the hotels that are near the airport you might find it hard to choose from them. Just about every big name hotel is there along with all the others. <a href="http://www.f-e-c.co.uk/23752.html">Heathrow Airport hotels</a> that are on Bath Road will offer free public buses that go into the central area. You will see them coming, they are red London buses. </p>
<p>Because the airport authority subsidizes the cost, these are free for visitors. In your hotel you can ask for the free bus route map. This will show the area that the free buses run and each hotel will be clearly marked. There is a bus stop in front of every hotel on this road so if you are east of Heathrow&#8217;s entrance tunnel, then you are in the area where these buses run non-stop all day and night. </p>
<p>You might also notice the Hoppa Buses but those do not run as often and they will cost you to ride. Businessmen are the bread and butter of Heathrow hotels and because of this, Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights will be thirty to fifty percent cheaper. This is a good size discount so you might want to re-think your plans. With discounts like this, you are able to switch from a two or three star for something a little nicer.</p>
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		<title>What to see and do in Glasgow</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 06:01:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Scotland is a stunning country with plenty to offer even the more experienced travelers. There is everything from museums to picturesque landscape to fantastic restaurants. If you’re headed for Glasgow on your next holiday, here are a few things you must see and do.
The Glasgow Cathedral is a popular tourist destination, as well as Kelvingrove [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Scotland is a stunning country with plenty to offer even the more experienced travelers. There is everything from museums to picturesque landscape to fantastic restaurants. If you’re headed for Glasgow on your next holiday, here are a few things you must see and do.</p>
<p>The Glasgow Cathedral is a popular tourist destination, as well as Kelvingrove art gallery and museum. The Time Capsule also attractions tourists from all over. The Museum of Transport, along with Strathclyde country park are also worth seeing. Glasgow was once nothing more than an industrial hub of the United Kingdom, now, it has being renovated and modernized on a large scale. Starting in the late eighties, many projects around the city have begun to rejuvenate it’s appearance, meaning tourists have more to see than ever. Brand new museums, art galleries, restaurants, hotels, stadiums,  and more are opening every day around the city.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.t9carhire.co.uk/23834.html">Car hire glasgow</a> can ensure that you have time to see everything you want on your vacation. Having the freedom of your own car means you can even visit neighboring cities with more sightseeing opportunities. For example, Scotland’s capital of Edinburgh is not far away, as well as the city of Perth, Ayr, and Oban.</p>
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		<title>A Cruise Experience: The Nile</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2010 06:56:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Alice Kempes went on a cruise on the Nile and we decided to share her  experience with all of you:
One of the best, if not the best, cruises I ever went  on was a river cruise. It sounds underwhelming, but when you hear that  it was on the Nile, I’m sure you’ll [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Alice Kempes went on a cruise on the Nile and we decided to share her  experience with all of you:</p>
<p>One of the best, if not the best, <a href="http://www.virginholidayscruises.co.uk/">cruises</a> I ever went  on was a river cruise. It sounds underwhelming, but when you hear that  it was on the Nile, I’m sure you’ll understand my delight. First of all,  the ship was one of the cutest small liners I’ve ever seen. Packed with  all the modern facilities, it clearly emphasizes on comfort and the  happiness of the passengers instead of packing as much people as they  can in the ship. But all of it pales in comparison to the beauty of  Egypt and its historical temples. We were lucky enough to have the most  excellent weather, despite some excessive heat, and we saw some of the  most beautiful temples and archeological sites in the world. If the  Valley of the Kings and the Colossi of Memnon are simply terrific,  temple complexes like Luxor and, especially, Karnak are simply  breathtaking. But I must admit that part of the excitement of walking  along these sites full of history was knowing that I had a cool and cozy  cruise ship to go back to!</p>
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		<title>Using a Travel Agency</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2010 09:43:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are going to be doing any type of travel in the near future, but don&#8217;t want to deal with all of the worrying associated with the planning, check out how a travel agency can benefit you.
The first thing you want to do when booking a travel agency is determine which agency will be [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you are going to be doing any type of travel in the near future, but don&#8217;t want to deal with all of the worrying associated with the planning, check out how a travel agency can benefit you.</p>
<p>The first thing you want to do when booking a travel agency is determine which agency will be best for you. When going through this process you want to base your decision off of which company can offer the best services for the best price, not just the company that advertises on television. Doing a basic search online can create a compiled list of agencies to choose from.</p>
<p>Once you have a list of agencies, you can go about narrowing out which one to go with by checking out their websites and the plans they have listed. The majority of travel agencies deal online, so the quality of their website is often a precursor to the quality of their service.With a list of agencies narrowed down, you can further eliminate the extra choices by choosing an agency suited for your travel location and needs based upon their location and contracts listed.</p>
<p>Overall if you are going to be doing any form of travel in the near future, but you don&#8217;t want to deal with the hassle of bookings and making arrangements, check out how a <a href="http://www.travel-agency.co.uk">travel agency</a> can benefit you.</p>
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		<title>London On A Budget</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 21:43:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[London has long been one of the most popular tourist destinations for budget conscience travelers. Whether you are a youth backpacking group, or just want to get away for the weekend without spending a fortune, London caters to many tourists from all over the world. 
London airports in particular are very budget friendly. From the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.uktravelchart.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/London-283x300.gif" alt="London" title="London" width="283" height="300" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-71" />London has long been one of the most popular tourist destinations for budget conscience travelers. Whether you are a youth backpacking group, or just want to get away for the weekend without spending a fortune, London caters to many tourists from all over the world. </p>
<p>London airports in particular are very budget friendly. From the tickets to the parking, you can afford to travel by plane to London. Many discount airliners fly through London airports, which give you many options. <a href="http://www.airparks.co.uk/stansted-parking.html ">Stansted parking</a> is also particularly inexpensive.</p>
<p>As for accommodation, London has more options than you&#8217;ll know what to do with. If you plan on traveling with your significant other, and want a reasonably priced hotel with lots of features, such as a day spa, you can find one that suits your budget. If you just want a roof over your head while you sleep, and spend all day out sightseeing, you can find a cheap hostel that gives you the bare essentials. Depending on your priorities when you travel, you will have a broad spectrum of choices and locations to choose from. Accommodation in London is highly competitive, which means special deals and packages that work for your, and your wallet.</p>
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		<title>Smooth Family Vacations</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:58:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Planning a vacation with your family may seem chaotic, especially if you are bringing along young children. It is common that they will want to do something different than you and your spouse on almost every occasion, which even makes booking accommodation stressful. However, you can have a smooth family holiday by remembering a few [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.uktravelchart.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Family-vacation-300x210.jpg" alt="Family vacation" title="Family vacation" width="300" height="210" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-48" />Planning a vacation with your family may seem chaotic, especially if you are bringing along young children. It is common that they will want to do something different than you and your spouse on almost every occasion, which even makes booking accommodation stressful. However, you can have a smooth <a href="http://www.keycamp.co.uk/family-holidays.html">family holiday</a> by remembering a few key tips.</p>
<p>- Remember that your vacation is the chance to get away from daily life. Try to plan something opposite from what you would normally do. If you live in a busy city, try camping and experiencing large open spaces. If the kids have plenty of distractions and diversions, especially a place to run and drain their energy, it will be a pleasant trip for everyone.</p>
<p>- Your kids can help you relax! If you bury yourself in work all week, then let your kids remind you what fun is. Go to an amusement park, get involved in organized activities, go to the zoo. These are great ways to have fun with your kids, and relax from months of stress. Kids keep you young, so take advantage of their enthusiasm and have fun along with them.</p>
<p>- Book a hotel with activities, the pool is a quick fix for restless kids.</p>
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		<title>Travel Packages</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:24:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pretty much everyone has heard of a travel package, but we rarely take advantage of them. These deals can create great savings for your next holiday, particularly if you are travelling in a group or as a couple. This is true because most package combine a series of expenses into one lump sum, that is [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-45" title="flight12" src="http://www.uktravelchart.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/flight12.jpg" alt="flight12" width="300" height="300" />Pretty much everyone has heard of a travel package, but we rarely take advantage of them. These deals can create great savings for your next holiday, particularly if you are travelling in a group or as a couple. This is true because most package combine a series of expenses into one lump sum, that is considerably cheaper than if you were to buy them all separately on their own. This will often include <a href="http://www.uknetguide.co.uk/Travel/Flight_Search/">flights</a>, accommodation, and sometimes even food or other activities you may be eligible for.</p>
<p>For example, if you are a couple looking for a get away to a Caribbean island, the best idea is to visit your local travel agent. Often they have romantic packages just for couples. This one time fee will include your flights, hotel stay, often whatever meal is provided with the accommodation, and even a rental car for getting around. This is a great way to have a &#8220;no worries&#8221; trip, as everything is taken care of up front, all you have to do is bring along cash for souvenirs, and you are ready to get on the plane! Once you get there, everything will be all inclusive, and you won&#8217;t have to think of any of the major details.</p>
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