A blow-up to rival Eyjafjallajokull

All that hot air in airports was vocal, not volcanic, writes Damien Murphy.

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A blow-up to rival Eyjafjallajokull

Have all the best British holidays gone?

I’m looking for a phone number. It’s written on the grease-stained paper bag that held the last Cornish pasty I ate. “The same families come every year,” she told me in hushed tones, “it gets booked up months ahead.”

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Morris dancing, strolls and cream cake: it’s holiday heaven in Harrow

It is not the obvious choice for a spring bank holiday break to rival Cornish beaches or Parisian boulevards, but this weekend the message for those wanting to get away from it all is: Come to Harrow.

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Morris dancing, strolls and cream cake: it’s holiday heaven in Harrow

Penny Pinching in Hong Kong

Hong Kong is a great place to visit whether on business or pleasure. If you are a budget conscious traveler, there are a few things you can do to save money.

First time visitors (and even some experienced travelers) make the mistake of using the Airport Express to get into the city. While it is quite fast and convenient, it is not necessarily the cheapest way to go to the city from the airport. Airport Express will cost you between $60 and $100, whereas the Airbus service will be between $30 and $45. The taxi service is not recommended as it will cost you almost $300 (prices are quoted in USD).

Once you are in the city, get yourself an Octopus Card. This is a prepaid card which can be recharged as often as you require. It allows you to use the Hong Kong public transportation system without the hassle of looking for local currency. All you have to do is swipe the card and the cost will be deducted from it. Hong Kong has an excellent public transport system, so this method will definitely save you lots of money. To top it all off, the card can even be used at the local McDonalds.

When you go to a restaurant, be aware that a service charge is included in the bill. So you do not really need to leave a substantial tip. However, it is considered common courtesy to leave small one. When you visit Kowloon market, be warned - the shops will try to fleece you because you are a tourist. Never take the first, second or even the third offer. Bargain for as long as you can if you really want the product. You will be surprised to find the price dropping below 50% of the originally quoted price.

Travel: Head to the City of Pearls this summer

Shwetal Rai who lives in Hyderabad says her city is where you can experience real Indian summer. So what’s keeping you from visiting it?

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Thailand travel warning issued amid fears of unrest

An urgent Thailand travel warning has been issued amid fears of unrest in the country

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R&A Discusses 150th Open Championship

The R&A’s chief executive Peter Dawson and director of championships David Hill did their annual spring press conference Tuesday.

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Summer holidays in Ladakh for Abdullahs

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and his family would be heading to Ladakh for holidaying this summer. This would be the first time that the third generation leader would be introducing his sons to the region, which has emerged as a major tourist destination.

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Summer holidays in Ladakh for Abdullahs

Thought about holidaying at home this year?

VisitEngland’s recognition of journalism in its annual Awards of Excellence , held last Friday in Brighton, reflects the fact that the English are falling in love again with their own land, and they want to read about it more.

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Saudi Arabia to construct airport near Makkah

Saudi Arabia to construct airport near Makkah

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