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Destination:
Mexico

Depart:
Bristol

Dates / Times:
Departing 28/08/2010
Returning 11/09/2010

Duration
14 Nights

Staying in:
Sandos Caracol-Riviera Maya

Rating
4 star

Room Type
Twin

Board Basis
4*All Inclusive

Description:
Everything here is geared to taking it easy. And the exotic setting certainly helps. Surrounded by mangroves and lagoons, the hotel’s nestled at the edge of a lush tropical jungle. We’re talking real Garden of Eden stuff. And as if that wasn’t enough, you’re right by the beach, too.
As to the complex itself, it’s set up like a small village. Pathways weave around coconut thatched blocks and there are three pools to choose from – so you won’t find yourself fighting for a sunbed. What’s more, there’s even a swim-up bar where you can order a drink without having to get out of the water. Sometimes doing nothing can be hungry work. At any hour of the day, you can always pick up something tasty at one of the buffets or snack bars.
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0182 347 8305

and quote reference no: 728065-HAY

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Heathrow recorded its busiest-ever month in July and its busiest-ever day on Sunday July 18 when 232,000 passengers passed through the airport.

Monthly traffic at Heathrow was up 3.5% on July 2009 to 6.7 million passengers, although numbers for the year to date remain 2.3% down on last year. The figures mean Heathrow is operating close to capacity again following last year’s downturn.

Total traffic across operator BAA’s six UK airports rose marginally despite Stansted seeing a further marked decline – down 7.2% on last year in line with a reduction in seats available, chiefly on Ryanair.

Aberdeen (-4.1%), Glasgow (-3.6%) and Southampton (-1.4%) also saw falling passenger numbers, with only Edinburgh (+0.6%) joining Heathrow in a move in the opposite direction.

The figures are the first indicators of UK passenger numbers since February to exclude disruption due to British Airways strikes or volcanic ash. Domestic traffic across the airports was down 4.6%.

The big surge at Heathrow came in traffic to and from Europe, which rose 9.5% year on year in July.

source: www.travelweekly.co.uk

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Destination:
Jamaica

Depart:
Manchester

Dates / Times:
Departing 29/08/2010
Returning 12/09/2010

Duration
14 Nights

Staying in:
Holiday Inn Sunspree

Rating
4 star

Room Type
Twin

Board Basis
4*All Inclusive

Description:
Set in attractive surroundings, the Holiday Inn Sunspree is exceptional accommodation. Whether you relax by the lagoon-style pool or along the private beach, you'll find your own spot to enjoy the Caribbean climate. Activity seekers will find an abundance of facilities from mini-golf to watersports. And at the end of the day enjoy a meal at one of the restaurants before choosing one of four bars.
Location
With its own stretch of private beach 4.8km from Montego Bay. A large souvenir village is just across the road.

To book this offer, call one of our experts on

0182 347 8305

and quote reference no: 712303-HAY

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The total fee for travellers visiting the US has been set at $14.

The Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (Esta) has been a mandatory condition of travel to the US since January 2009 but the full charge comes in from September 8.

Online completion of Esta, and its approval, is mandatory head of travel for Britons and all other travellers who qualify under the Visa Waiver Programme.

Of the $14, $10 will be ring-fenced to promote tourism to the US through fam trips and marketing among other things, while $4 will pay for administration costs.

All payments must be made by credit or debit card when applying for or renewing an Esta at https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov.

The Esta system currently accepts the following credit/debit cards: MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Discover. Applications will not be submitted for processing until all payment information is received.

Applications can be submitted at any time prior to travel. Once approved, authorisations are generally valid for multiple entries into the US for up to two years or until the applicant’s passport expires.

Under the new interim final rule, travellers with an approved Esta will not need to pay the Esta fees when updating an Esta application. 

However, travellers with new passports and reapplying for an Esta will need to pay the Esta fee.

The US’s Tourism Promotion Corporation will decide how the revenue will be spent.

source: www.travelweekly.co.uk