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Tunisia plays its culture card to broaden visitor appeal

0248 Carthage M Tunisia plays its culture card to broaden visitor appeal In Tunisia the talk is of new beginnings.

The newly elected assembly the Ennahda Party – ennahda means renaissance – is getting down to the business of leading a national coalition to a freer, democratic Tunisia.

The winds of change blowing from this country’s Arab Spring promise a soft landing for a vibrant tourism industry that is a key driver of the

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Bargain gems on the Emerald Isle

Wineport Lodge waterways S Bargain gems on the Emerald IsleIrish website and online deal-of-the-day operation Dealsireland.ie could be a money-saving guide for anyone travelling to Ireland this summer.

It allows you to follow the daily deals and promises the best offers on hotel accommodation in Ireland, as well as leisure facilities, restaurants and beauty treatments. The deals are available for a 24 hour period and represent between 50% and

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Take Two has London visitor’s smiling

frontcover1 M Take Two has London visitors smilingSummer in London has never looked brighter with big savings on top attractions, courtesy of London’s top selling 2 for 1 Voucher and Guide Book from Take Two.

A combination of a tourist guide for London and money-off vouchers, the book gives buyers the opportunity to save up to £1100 when visiting many of London’s main attractions, enjoying good

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Whisky galore…and more

1238150318 hdiPo S Whisky galore…and moreRaise a glass to luxury small-group tour company Rabbie’s Trail Burners. The company has launched two new tours that can only be described as a whisky connoisseur’s dream and which take in the most famous whisky producing regions in the world.

The Whisky Coast Explorer tour includes the opportunity to visit a host of distilleries in Scotland’s Highland, Islay and Island regions including Kilchoman, Bruichladdich, Bowmore, Ardbeg,

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Great Scott still champions the Borders

989445870 8ERAT S Great Scott still champions the BordersWho could ever doubt the inspirational qualities of the Scottish Borders?

It was beguiling Border landscapes and legends that first fired the imagination of the young Walter Scott, providing a formative starting point for the remarkable journey that was to follow.

And it is impossible to overstate the importance of Sir Walter Scott. His contribution to the world of literature and

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Python fans pay homage to Doune

990647091 ArW4C S Python fans pay homage to DouneCoconuts at the ready!  Monty Python fans from all over the world are preparing to make a special pilgrimage to Doune Castle later this month for the 35th anniversary of cult comedy film, ‘Monty Python and the Holy Grail’.

Fans of the spoof movie based of the legend of King Arthur have been visiting Doune Castle since it was filmed there;

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Exploring Scotland’s wonderful west coast

932090209 ctexf S Exploring Scotland’s wonderful west coastLaunching any business venture demands determination, imagination and an unwavering belief that the product or service you bring to market will have people appeal. For architect and marine industry businessman Andy Thomas and his friend Ken Grant, a medical doctor and entrepreneur, there were two other essentials – a sense of humour and a genuine love of the seafaring way of life along

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Get on your bike for free cycling activities in the Lakes

936559332 5f6ib S Get on your bike for free cycling activities in the Lakes Cumbria Tourism has teamed up with some of the country’s top cycling instructors to offer a bumper programme of free bike-related activities for all the family throughout this summer.

‘Passport 2 Pedalling’ has something for everyone, providing beginners with 30-minute taster sessions on mountain bike skills at events across

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Those clever Egyptians at Ironbridge Gorge

936547646 zmDZs S Those clever Egyptians at Ironbridge Gorge Whenever we talk about Egypt and the Egyptians the word ancient usually figures at some stage of the conversation. But time does little to dim our eternal fascination with the civilisation that gave us sailing boats, glass, paper, honey and the 365-day calendar.

So here’s a chance to make a date with the Egyptians at a month-long event taking

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Scotland’s new archaeological treasure trail

919902811 vpijn S Scotland’s new archaeological treasure trailArchaeology enthusiast Tony Robinson has given the thumbs up to a new archeology trail that steps back into ancient times in northern Scotland. The presenter of Channel 4’s Time Team launched VisitScotland’s new online Archaeological Treasure Trail to inspire visitors to discover more about the histories, mysteries and unearthed secrets of Scotland.

The online, downloadable trail features on www.visitscotland.com/perfect and includes three

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