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The Smile Effect:  Hampton by Hilton Proves Great Service is the Ultimate Travel Upgrade.

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The Smile Effect:  Hampton by Hilton Proves Great Service is the Ultimate Travel Upgrade.

A new study conducted by Hampton by Hilton and Goldsmiths, University of London, scientifically proves the smile effect and great service is the ultimate travel upgrade.

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Acclaimed naturalist Sebastiao Salgado has a new exhibition running at the Natural History Museum.

Sebastiao Salgado at the Natural History Museum

Acclaimed naturalist and photographer Sebastiao Salgado has a new exhibition running at the Natural History Museum.

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Accor free wi-fi now on offer

Accor free wi-fi. Accor becomes the latest hotel chain succumbing to growing pressure for free wi fi for guests. We have campaigned for free wi fi for years, but it seems guests are now actively avoiding booking hotels who do not provide free access. This latest move comes as a result of “research” but it […]

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Cheli and Peacock offer free Zeis binoculars

To ensure that clients get the maximum experience from their safari, Cheli and Peacock have teamed up with Zeiss, the world leader in high-performance binoculars to offer each couple booking a C&P safari a limited-edition pair of C&P Zeiss binoculars.

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The Little Mermaid turns 100

The world-famous fairy tale statue, The Little Mermaid turns 100.. Known from Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale The Little Mermaid  is celebrating her 100th birthday. Denmark is getting ready to celebrate one of the world’s most beloved statues with a special birthday party 23rd of August at the harbour in Copenhagen, where 100 live mermaids […]

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Free WIFI in Chicago

Free wifi in Chicago? yes. In a bid to become one of the world’s most connected cities, Chicago’s Mayor Emanuel has announced the launch of high-speed Wi-Fi at five of Chicago’s biggest beaches.

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Eurostar ski services to the French and Swiss Alps

Eurostar’s popular ski services from St Pancras International and Ashford International to the heart of the French and Swiss Alps will open for sale on Eurostar.com at 6.30am* on 6 August 2013.

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