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VIVA Cruises launches new VIVA Boutique line

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VIVA Cruises launches new VIVA Boutique line

VIVA Cruises, Europe’s renowned all-inclusive river cruise specialist including the Danube, Elbe, Moselle, Rhine, Rhône, Seine and the Main-Danube Canal has launched its new VIVA Boutique cruise line and its first premium ship, VIVA BEYOND, due to sail her maiden voyage in 2026.

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Jamaica Reggae Marathon gets under starter’s orders

Over 3,000 marathon runners from around the world will be arriving on Negril as Jamaica’s Reggae Marathon gets under starter’s orders. One of the world’s most-popular running events takes place on Saturday 6 December 2014, in Jamaica’s party capital Negril.

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WOW Air is flying to the USA from £99

Iceland’s low-cost airline WOW Air is flying to the USA from £99 beginning in April 2015. The £99 one way fare which includes taxes will depart London Gatwick to both Boston and Washington DC via Reykjavik in Iceland, making it the cheapest current connection between Europe and North America.

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Bamba Experience Launches Hop-On-Hop-Off Routes in India

India has become one of the most popular tourist destinations particularly for independent travellers. While general tourism numbers have risen by 150% over the last 10 years it is in the independent sector where the biggest growth lies and as Bamba Experience launches hop-on-hop-off routes in India, the company is set to take full advantage.

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BRITISH AIRWAYS POPPY TRIBUTE. True spirit of remembrance

To commemorate the contribution of British and Commonwealth servicemen and women in the two world wars and later conflicts, British Airways poppy tribute includes a British Airways 747 adorned with a giant poppy.

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World’s First Smart Carry on Suitcase is launched

Bluesmart is the world’s first smart carry-on suitcase. The suitcase connects wirelessly to a smart phone allowing you to lock and unlock it remotely, weigh, locate, receive alerts and track it from an easy-to-use mobile app.

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easyJet releases passport scanning app

Britain’s leading low cost carrier has upgraded its mobile app to provide passengers with a quicker route through airport security. From today easyJet’s app now has a passport scanning option. easyJet’s app, which has been downloaded over 10 million times so far, enables customers using an iOS or Android device to scan their passport details using their mobile phone camera making it quicker and easier to check in.

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