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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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Egyptian step pyramid uncovered

An Egyptian step pyramid even older than all the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World which also includes the Great Pyramid of Giza has been unearthed by archaeologists in southern Egypt.

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New Heathrow viewing platform opens

Passengers at Heathrow Terminal 4 can get an enviable view  of planes arriving and leaving plane as they wait for their own flights with the opening of a new Heathrow viewing platform.

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KIng Richard III Audio Tour

The story of King Richard III’s final days in Leicestershire can be relived in a new audio tour  which is free to download onto smart phones and  tablets. The tour tells the story of King Richard III’s life and death in Leicester and Leicestershire and features key locations throughout the city and county including Bow […]

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Lithuania builds World's largest social media statue

Lithuania builds World’s largest social media statue

In contrast to its historical heritage, Lithuania is looking to the future as Lithuania builds World’s largest social media statue this summer in the resort town of Druskininkai as the centrepiece of the new Like’able Lithuania campaign.

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easyJet Venice flights lift off

EasyJet begun its Venice service today with a special member of crew. Gavin Shuker, Member of Parliament for Luton South joined the celebration as an honorary cabin crew member for the morning, to welcome passengers onboard the aircraft which was flanked by giant venetian masks in homage to the city’s famous ‘Carnivale’ and masquerade balls, […]

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Roasted camel meat gets Michelin star treatment in Abu Dhabi

Camel meat, traditionally eaten by Arabia’s desert dwellers, is undergoing something of a resurgence in Abu Dhabi. A camel meat burger has now found its way onto a menu at Emirates Palace – one of the world’s most opulent hotels – and a camel meat pizza is now the popular choice at the Olivia’s restaurant […]

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