South London: My perfect London day out by the Brixton Blogger

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I'd start my perfect day with a good old-fashioned fry up at the Phoenix cafe on Coldharbour Lane. Fuelled by its poached eggs, I could wander around Brixton's various markets for hours. I'd stroll through Granville Arcade (Brixton Village) before ...Read More »

Barcelona Reborn

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To see Barcelona after an 18-year absence is to see an entirely new city. Thanks to a boom in tourism, commerce, and architecture that dates back to the 1992 Olympics, the Catalan capital has reclaimed its status as a city ...Read More »

South Africa named top destination for 2010 in UK report

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South Africa has been named as a top destination for 2010 in ABTA's Travel Trends Report, released end-2009. The travel association's annual report cites "X-factor destinations" (those with something new and unique to offer), "chadventure" (a combination of adventure and ...Read More »

50 free things to do in London: part one – central

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Royal Festival HallThis hulking presence on the South Bank was built for the 1951 Festival of Britain. Sixty years on, it's still at the forefront of London's cultural scene. Although primarily a hall for major concerts, it's a pretty safe ...Read More »

Best of Cruising: Shore Excursions

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Taking a cruise doesn't mean staying on the ship all the time. The real draw of a cruise is that it gives you the opportunity to visit more places in a single vacation than you might have been able to ...Read More »

7 Days in San Francisco

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Experiencing San Francisco means visiting its neighborhoods to savor the city's myriad cultural identities. Pluralism is the life of this city, and after a weeklong visit, you'll surely agree. Here's a touring strategy for taking to the streets of San ...Read More »

StayEasy Pietermaritzburg on track to open in April

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Southern Sun's budget brand StayEasy is on track to open its seventh hotel in Pietermartizburg in April 2010. The brand's niche is to offer travellers contemporary, affordable accommodation without unwanted extras. The hotel will be headed up by Anetta Maharaj, who ...Read More »

Cruise Tips: Picking a Caribbean Cruise Itinerary

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It's a common misperception that Caribbean islands and itineraries are pretty much the same. Each island has its own personality and style, some derived from their colonial culture, others from their geography. It's quite possible to take as many as ...Read More »
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