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VIVA Cruises launches new VIVA Boutique line

14/10/2024 by .
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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BA IS SOUNDING OUT SONIC SEASONING Sonic Seasoning 17 C Nick Morrish British Airways

BA IS SOUNDING OUT SONIC SEASONING. 13-track playlist boosts brilliant flavours.

Known as ‘Sonic Seasoning’, research found that specific music can make food appear up to ten per cent more sweet or salty. Based on the findings, BA’s 13-track playlist is available on long-haul flights from November, to complement the dining experience.

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BMI Regional launches Christmas Markets fares

As the Christmas season closes in, BMI Regional launches Christmas markets fares across some of its popular European routes. With one-way fares from only £38 per person – including 20kg checked baggage (ideal for all those presents) – Christmas comes early for travellers from Bristol, Birmingham, Newcastle and East Midlands. Munich Christmas Market – Marienplatz From 27 […]

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Menu Buzios app satisfies Brazilian foodies

Known as the Brazilian St Tropez, the charming town of Buzios have only 30.000 inhabitants…and almost 200 restaurants! The MenuBuzios app satisfies Brazilian foodies and helps tourists to pick the best restaurants in town.

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Virgin grounds Little Red

Virgin grounds Little Red. Virgin Atlantic  has announced its Little Red operation will cease operations next year. Its daily services between London Heathrow and Manchester will continue until the end of March 2015, while its flights between London Heathrow and Edinburgh and Aberdeen will continue throughout summer 2015 with the final flights in September 2015. 

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British Airways Business Only Service is Five Years Old

British Airways celebrated this week as the most successful commercial airline to operate a business class-only service between London and New York. Previous all-business class airlines such as Maxjet, Eos and Silverjet, all ceased trading within five years, however this week, a milestone was reached as British Airways business only service is five years old.

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British Airways adds three new routes to Gatwick Airport

British Airways has added another three new routes to its 2015 Gatwick schedule. Seville in Spain, Funchal in Madeira and Las Palmas in Gran Canaria will all be available to book from today, and the first flights will take to the skies from March 2015.

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