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A beautiful way to surprise your significant other is by booking last minute flights to Bodrum for Valentines Day. These days, a romantic getaway can be very affordable and will give you and your lover the chance to get to know each other more intimately or reconnect with each other. We know what we would do to make the most of our Valentine's break in Bodrum... do you?

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Is your child the social king or queen of the camping? Do you have queues of kids from all over the world waiting at your tent every morning, begging for your darling to come out and play? Or can your son or daughter be a bit shy sometimes, and does he or she find making new friends during the holidays daunting? Shy children often find going on a holiday incredibly stressful because they fear the loneliness that awaits them. Below, we have listed three things you can do to help your kids find friends on vacation, but we would love to hear your experiences and tips too!

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To tip, or not to tip? That is always a difficult holiday question. With cultures varying so widely around the world, it can be difficult to know what's expected from you. In Egypt, there is little ambiguity. Whilst tipping isn't compulsory, it will definitely be appreciated - and you will get better service in the long run if you do tip. As flights to Sharm el Sheik are very affordable, you may well want to visit the country more than once, so increasing your popularity with a few tips here and there can only be a good thing.

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- A Santa hat (to wear on Christmas morning, at dinner, in bed)

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This November, the entire world is coming to London. Before you start to worry that it's going to get a bit crowded, we're talking about one of the best travel events in the yearly calendar - the World Travel Market. Today, 7th of November, is the first day of this annual gathering of the great and the good from the travel industry, and this is the perfect opportunity for anyone involved in the business to get the real inside tips from their counterparts from across the globe. Thomas Cook is be there, ensuring that we find out what the 'must-visit' destinations for 2012 are. If you're at the WTM2011 as well today, drop by at the Thomas Cook Sport stand on UK1350 and have your picture taken with the Barclays Premier League trophy.

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If you have booked flights to Dalaman, Izmir or Bodrum, this article is for you. We have asked 15 people living in Turkey for advice for tourists. They have told us all about the do's and don'ts, foods and drinks and the experiences you don't want to miss out on. It became clear from the interviews that these tips are only the tip of the iceberg - when you get to Turkey, you will find it easy to mingle with the locals and build up more and more knowlegde about their wonderful culture. Or, as they say: "Damlaya damlaya gol olur" (Drop by drop the lake is formed).

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There are many reasons for travelling light: it's easier, cheaper and better for the environment than bringing excess luggage on the plane. When you book a flight, you are allowed to bring one piece of hand baggage no bigger than 43cm x 28cm x 23 cm and 5kg in weight per person, mobility equipment and children's pushchairs. When you book short haul flights such as flights to Funchal, it is possible to add hold baggage allowance of 20kg online via "Your booking" page from 12 pounds per person per flight for or with the call centre from 17 pounds per person per flight. But before you do so, ask yourself: do you really need it? Here are some tips for travelling light with toddlers.

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So you've taken the plunge and booked a trip alone - whether you're a first-time solo traveller or just looking for a change, increasingly affordable flights to Zante mean that now is the perfect time to take a trip. Travelling solo can be a liberating challenge, so follow these travellers' top tips to be sure that you make the most of the holiday of a lifetime and meet interesting people along the way.

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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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People from all over the world will soon be able to admire the beautiful Perseid meteor shower again and make a wish for every shooting star they see. This meteor shower is annual and extremely regular in its timing. Depending on the weather and your location, it can be visible for weeks in the late summer sky. The meteor shower activity usually peaks around August 12th, when over 60 meteors per hour will streak across the Northeast sky. This year, the night of August 13th is predicted to be the most intense night.

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Faro's club scene is the stuff of legends, with a reputation for being the place to head for in Portugal if you want to party long and hard into the night. But travellers who use Faro as a base to explore the more remote areas of the Algarve in the off-season will experience much more of the real Portugal - a relaxed, easy going way of life that in the villages and towns further down the coast hasn't changed for centuries.

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We all know what it's like to come home from a dream holiday. You're all tanned and relaxed and you can't wait to impress your friends with photos of the wonderful buildings, beaches and beautiful girls that you've seen. It can be quite a disappointment to discover that most of your photos are either out of focus, overexposed, quickly shot or badly posed. You'll be glad to hear that these problems can easily be avoided and with just a bit more forethought and effort, your acceptable snapshot can be raised to the level of art. Check out our top 5 photography tips for travellers who have booked flights to Dalaman or one of our other sun-blessed holiday destinations!

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