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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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Barcelona based Spanish airline Vueling partners with BA on its Italian and Spanish routes with the news that the airline is adding its flight code to more than 30 BA flights this Autumn.

Vueling Airlines. More than a brief love affair

We do get very attached to aircraft. Particularly when we are in them at 30,000 feet. Just imagine then, how much more intimate a moment you’d have if you were on first name terms? Elisenda Masanda and I clicked almost instantly. Her smooth yellow tones and XL seats were made all the more attractive by the soft Spanish words that were emanating from her speakers.

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Heathrow Express becomes Chengdu 72 Express

To celebrate the new trade partnership initiative between Britain and Chengdu, the capital of the Szechuan Province in China and legendary home city of the Giant Panda, the Heathrow Express becomes Chengdu 72 Express for 3 days between the 21st and 23rd May.

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Shangri-La Hotel At The Shard London opens its doors

Shangri-La, the Asian luxury hotel brand has opened its first hotel in London. Located in the Shard, the tallest building in Western Europe on floors 34 to 52, Shangri-La Hotel At The Shard London is the city’s first high-rise hotel. It offers spectacular views of London in every direction.

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Heathrow airport Terminal 2 preview

The new Heathrow terminal 2 preview took place last week amid much excitement. it was an opportunity for many of the retailers and outlets to meet with the press and unveil their plans for the new Queens’ Terminal which opens on the 4th June 2014.

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Waldorf Astoria opens in Amsterdam

Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts has opened a new Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam. Located on the UNESCO area of Herengracht, this new luxury canalside property is comprised of six historic 17th and 18th century town houses. Once home to some of the wealthiest and most influential residents of the city, the patrician houses have been lovingly restored to create an elegant 93-room hotel steeped in history.

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New Wagamama summer menu White Mains Salad Chilli Chicken Salad

New Wagamama summer menu. Lots of Asian culinary delights

Wagamama the innovative pan-asian restaurant launches a new summer menu.

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