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News Archive February 2009

Financially targeting aviation market ‘is unfair’

Financially targeting aviation more than road transport is unfair, it has been claimed.Climate issues need to be addressed, but there is a framework as part of the European Union emissions trading …

Category: General Travel
Posted 12 Feb 2009

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Brazil’s success ‘down to sun and beaches’

Brazil’s success as a holiday destination is down to its sun and beaches, it has been claimed.The Latin American country has over 7,500 kilometres of sand and sea, explained general manager of the …

Category: Living Abroad
Posted 12 Feb 2009

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Youngsters “too comfortable with debt”

Young people are "too comfortable with debt", it has been suggested.It has become the norm for British youth to leave home with a credit card and a student loan, explained head of persona…

Category: TEFL Industry
Posted 12 Feb 2009

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Business travels ‘not affected by environment’

Business travel budgets are down due to finances, not environmental concerns, it has been claimed.Expecting companies not to fly in an attempt to keep CO2 emissions down would be bad for their perf…

Category: General Travel
Posted 12 Feb 2009

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i-to-i: Time to take a guilt trip

A travel firm has launched an online tool that assesses what the individual is guilty of and finds the perfect trip for them based on their confessions.Developed by i-to-i, it aims to give budding …

Category: TEFL Industry
Posted 12 Feb 2009

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Recession ‘creates new breed of travellers’

The recession has created a new breed of gap year travellers, it has been claimed.It has recently become increasingly difficult for people to get their foot onto the property ladder and now many ar…

Category: TEFL Industry
Posted 12 Feb 2009

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Travel insurance ‘is vital’

It is vital to have travel insurance when going overseas, according to an organisation.Natasha Heasmen, international manager of Bupa Travel Services, explained with rising medical costs worldwide,…

Category: Living Abroad
Posted 12 Feb 2009

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Job seekers ‘should ensure they are in paid work’

Graduates who are waiting for their dream job should ensure they are in some sort of paid employment, it has been suggested.A survey out today by the Association of Graduates (AGR) revealed the num…

Category: TEFL Industry
Posted 11 Feb 2009

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Budget travel ‘can still be luxurious in Central America’

Shoestring travel around Central America does not mean tourists have to skimp and save on the finer things in life, it has been suggested.The Rough Guide to Central America on a Budget is packed wi…

Category: General Travel
Posted 11 Feb 2009

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Not buying travel insurance is a “false economy”

Skimping on travel insurance could be a "false economy", it has been claimed.As the cold and bleak winter appears to be never-ending, many Brits are searching for a value-for-money summer…

Category: Moving Abroad
Posted 11 Feb 2009

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