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

13/05/2025 by .
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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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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High Speed Book Signings With Virgin Trains

The UK’s First High Speed Book Signings With Virgin Trains is now available. All the authors involved have either recently launched or will soon be launching their new books and will offer Virgin Trains’ passengers an exclusive opportunity to own a signed copy. Passengers will be informed over the on-board announcement system and invited to buy […]

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Chineasy the new easy way to learn Chinese was founded by Taiwanese born entrepreneur ShaoLan Hsueh, Chineasy allows anyone to be a ‘student’ of the Chinese language by simply recognising and remembering illustrated Chinese characters.

Chineasy the new easy way to learn Chinese

Chineasy the new easy way to learn Chinese was founded by Taiwanese born entrepreneur ShaoLan Hsueh, Chineasy allows anyone to be a ‘student’ of the Chinese language by simply recognising and remembering illustrated Chinese characters.

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Harrods Opens At Gatwick airport

Harrods Opens At Gatwick airport. Fantastic news for exclusive shoppers

Harrods Opens At Gatwick airport. The South Terminal at Gatwick Airport welcomes Harrods and its 6,000 square feet into the fold.

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APH compares sports equipment travel costs for the best price.

Many travellers will be looking to fly abroad with bulky sport equipment including surf boards, windsurf equipment, bicycles and diving kit. In order to help holidaymakers plan ahead and get the best deal on baggage charges when checking-in equipment at the airport, APH (Airport Parking and Hotels) has compared the cost of carrying such items […]

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UNESCO adds new sites

UNESCO adds new sites. The list of UNESCO protected World heritage sites keeps on growing proving there are still many important historical sites that need conservation.

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