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If you've booked flights to Orlando, chances are you know all about Walt Disney's Magic Kingdom and the other theme parks in the area, but the area has much more to offer. Let our top 10 activities in Florida inspire you to make the most of your vacation!

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Lanzarote is known for its luxury resorts, all-inclusive hotels and vibrant night life, which is why it's such a popular destinations for families and party animals alike. But the fourth-largest island has much more to offer than sea, sand, sun and clubs. Thanks to the volcano Timanfaya, a quarter of Lanzarote's landscape is a volcanic wasteland with its own harsh, fascinating beauty. This area is interesting for adventurous families and active travellers, as the area is brilliant for cycling, hiking, rock climbing and other sports.

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1. Celebrate the Carnival. The dates vary from year to year, but it's usually in February or March. The most impressive fancy dress parades and processions of elaborately decorated floats can be found in Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

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With snow slowly creeping across parts of the UK, what better time to escape in search of some winter sun? If you can't decide where to go, here are just a few suggestions.

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Worrying about money can really ruin a great holiday. Whether you're cash-strapped students or a family on a budget, the last thing you want is to overspend while you're abroad. And with so many great value flights to Gran Canaria available, there's no reason to run the risk. So be sure to follow these five travel industry top tips to keep your trip cheap and cheeful.

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Lanzarote is quite unlike anywhere else in the Canary Islands and a unique destination for the discerning visitor. Just 80 miles off the coast of Africa, many parts of the Spanish island are like some kind of alien landscape, thanks to its creation by ancient volcanic eruptions. Of course, there are still plenty of beaches, bars and all-inclusive resorts here, but Lanzarote retains a look and feel that is unmatched elsewhere.

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Crete is the largest of all the Greek islands, and arguably the most important and exciting. With two international airports, there are more flights to Crete each year than to any other place in Greece.

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Ask most people where they've been to in the Canary Islands and the chances are they'll say Tenerife. The largest of the Islands, Tenerife is a perennial favourite with UK travellers, offering a tantalising mix of quality beach resorts, a lush interior full of unique flora and fauna, deserts, volcanoes and sleepy villages. Tenerife manages to package everything into one island, and with flights to Tenerife plentiful from most UK destinations, it's easy to get to as well.

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The Lagomar House Museum is located within the holiday residence that was owned by Omar Sharif who is a Hollywood actor. This house museum is open to the public and it has a fascinating amount of history that people can discover. Over the years the history of this museum has become mythologized across Lanzarote. This museum is open seven days a week from ten in the morning until six in the evening. There are guided tours that start every thirty minutes within this area. This museum is very popular with tourists and a lot of these tourists also make the most of the regular flights to Lanzarote.

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The area of Patara is commonly known as the birthplace for Santa Claus. This area of Dalaman is very popular with tourists and locals as it is home to some luxurious long beaches and these tend to be fairly quite, as it is away from the main resorts. A lot of the tourists that enjoy these beaches and the area of Patara make the most of the frequent flights to Dalaman.

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Gambia is a country that is located in western Africa and it is the smallest area on the mainland of Africa. There is a lot of flights to Banjul therefore it is possible for people to take advantage of air travel when visiting this area. The city of Banjul is the capital city of Gambia. The city of Banjul is located on the island that is known as St Marys and this is where the river Gambia enters into the Atlantic Ocean. There are vehicle and passenger ferries that connect the island to the mainland. The main industry within Banjul is the processing of peanut however there is also industries dealing with palm wood, beeswax and palm oil.

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Sharm el sheikh is widely known for its reefs, dive sites, wrecks and beach dives. If you are not interested too much in diving then there are several water sports to indulge in. As non divers you can explore and enjoy snorkeling along the coral reefs. Getting here for your vacation is not a problem as the city has an airport and you can catch direct flights to Sharm el sheikh. One of the popular tourist attractions is The National Park at Ras Mohammed.

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The Gambian capital called Banjul is situated at a place where the River Gambia begins in St. Marys Island. This cozy city provides a warm combination of colonial architecture and contemporary offices. As you reach Banjul you will also witness their traditional houses that bring a sense of freshness in spite of the old architecture. It is better than seeing those typical modern compartmentalized houses for a while. Banjul displays plenty of African charm and the serene ambience with bits and pieces of tourist attractions all over the city making it a great place to visit. You can reach Banjul by air as there is an airport in the city. You can book your flights to Banjul in advance if need be. Apart from a number of churches, mosques and museums, it also consists of a National park called The Kiang West National Park.

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Lanzarote is well known for its Cactus Garden, Castle of San Jose and azure lake. You can reach Lanzarote by air. There are several cheap flights to Lanzarote from remote as well as nearby countries. There is one more tourist destination that should be visited when you plan a vacation at Lanzarote. It is the Timanfaya National Park. The park is located in Tinajo in Lanzarote and the basic facilities are run by the Director of Conservation.

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Sharm el Sheikh is a great coastal holiday destination which is located around the southern side of the Gulf of Aqaba. It is quite close to the Ras Mohammed National Park as well as Tiran Island. Hordes of tourists come to visit Sharm el sheikh every year because of its natural beauty in form of blue waters, stunning coral reefs and soothing white sandy beaches. Visitors can even scuba dive as there are a lot of such opportunities. The underwater flora and fauna is worth marveling especially as it is located at one huge place rather than being scattered. There are flights to Sharm el Sheikh, therefore reaching Sharm el Sheikh from any location in the world should not be a problem.

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Lanzarote is located at the eastern end of the Canary Islands. There are some flights to Lanzarote and further it takes a couple of hours to reach well known areas of the Island. It accommodates a number of long sandy beaches, national parks and excursions through the volcanic ashes. This will urge you to check out the La Cueva de los Verdes that offers the largest volcanic tunnel existing in the entire world.

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The Cyprus International 4 Day Challenge is an event that brings out the adventurous streak in participants. Those who want to participate or maybe witness the event can catch a flight to Paphos from any major international airport nearest to your city. The event mixes conventional road running and remarkable trail running through a National Park called Akamas National Park situated in Paphos. The participants take part in 4 events and the final winner is the person who achieves best scores in all four events.

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This smallest of African nations has more going for it than many countries several times its size. Flights to Banjul International Airport take you in under six hours to the capital city on the west coast. Here you can take time to slip in to the holiday spirit as you bask on one of the famous sandy beaches and plan your itinerary.

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Gourmets and gastronauts visiting Southern Portugal this week will surely not want to miss the Festival do Marisco or Shellfish Festival, which takes place in Olhao from the 10th to the 15th of August 2010. This is the 25th year the the town has played host to this celebration of the region's rich heritage of everything to do with seafood.

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Lanzarote's sporting connections are well established. The famous Lanzarote Ironman Triathlon is held there during May every year and athletes use the island as a base for winter training because of its mild weather. During autumn the athletes tend to return to the island and a number of competitive events are organised for them. They are usually open to entry for everyone, so if your fitness is up to standard why not take part?

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If you want to make sure you start practicing on time for the Virgin London Marathon in april 2011, book your flights to Sharm now and take part in the half marathon that will be held the 5th of November 2010. The international event called SharMarathon will start at 9.00am in Sharm-El-Sheikh, and the route will lead runners and joggers through Ras Mohamed National Park. The 21.1 km long track passes by Hidden Bay, the salt lake and back to the coast by Yolanda Bay and features sand dunes, rough mountains and mangroves. Even if you're not in shape yet, you don't want to miss out on this stunning setting for a marathon route. If your family is not impressed with your time, just tell them you were distracted by the view.

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If you're looking for a last minute holiday with beer aplenty, check out our flights to Malta now because from Friday 23rd July to Sunday 1st August, the Farsons Great Beer Festival will once again attract thousands of beautiful, sociable people to the Ta'Qali Park.

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Lanzarote is just 125 km from the coast of Africa, and like its neighbour, enjoys a dry hot climate with little rainfall. With average midwinter temperatures about 21 C and mid summer temperatures around 29, Lanzarote is a perfect year round destination.

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Is there a better way to spend your well-deserved holiday than in the sunshine by the sea coast, away from the sub-zero temperature? If you are looking for a holiday that is more than just a lie by the beach at leisure, there are loads of interesting activities to keep you occupied and entertained throughout your stay in Hurghada.

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There's a massive dance festival coming up in Malta: Creamfields. People from all over the world have booked flights to Malta in order not to miss this fabulous festival. The strictly over 17s party will take place in Ta Qali National Park and 3 dance arenas at Numero Uno grounds on the 28th June 2010. Regular tickets will cost 40 euros and can be booked via info@creammalta.com.

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The waters off the Egyptian holiday resort of Sharm el Sheikh are home to some amazing coral reefs. The authorities in the region are working hard to protect the area with various initiatives.

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Fly across the Atlantic and discover the wilds of Canada.

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The island of Tenerife was showcased in a different light on the big screen when a new movie premiered in the UK.

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March was the time when Sharm el Sheikh in Egypt received hundreds of hardy athletes, ready to tackle the 4th annual Sharm El Sheikh Half Marathon.

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Cycling around the roads of Lanzarote may be the choice of professional racing teams for their pre-season training camps or keen amateur cyclists escaping the uncertain conditions of a wet British spring, but Lanzarote has more to offer than just road-based routes.

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Ask anyone to name the islands in the Canaries and most would, without much trouble, come up with the main four islands of Tenerife , Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura and Lanzarote. After all that's where most of the holiday companies and airline operators provide services for. However there are actually 8 main islands, the others being La Palma, La Gomera, El Hierro and La Graciosa, the smallest of the inhabited islands of the Chinijo Archipelago off Lanzarote.

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Another top cultural on Tenerife spot is The Museum of Nature and Man (Museo de la Naturaleza y el Hombre). This collection includes some of the best examples of objects from pre-Hispanic Canary Islands history.

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Visitors can easily spend lazy days on the beaches here. One of the best for tourists right in the city is the man made beach near the Atlantic hotel on the Marina Parade. The main resort area is Banjul Beach and located about two miles west of the city. Banjul Beach has golden sands and lots of water sports

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The main holiday season may be starting to wind down in some mainland European resorts, but the Canary Islands have a year-round season to enjoy.

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For a real Greek village experience try Vamos. The town is situated between Chania and Rethymnon, in the rolling foothills of the White Mountains. The sea is less than four miles away, with sandy beaches complete with water-sports facilities at both Kalives and Georgioupoli.

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Visitors planning to take advantage of the special diving conditions available in the waters of the Red Sea off Sharm El Sheikh will have a safer, albeit smaller, selection of dive centres to choose from following a review of operations by Egypt's Chamber of Diving and Watersports.

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