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Council Completes Roadworks Programme

Christy Thomson — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 17:42:26 +0000

This Article is Brought to you by Bitter and Sweet Blog:- The drawn down figure of €22.687 represents an 11% increase on the original allocations total provided by the Department of Transport and NRA after Clare County Council successfully secured additional funding approval.

In excess of one hundred wide-ranging works were completed during 2010 on national regional and local routes throughout County Clare. They included surface reconstruction and improvement works, road safety projects and road realignment works.

Among the routes to benefit from road improvement works were the N68 at Edenvale, Caherea, Lissycasey and Kilrush, the N67 at Moyasta and the R352 in Tulla. The main road north of Lisdoonvarna to Corkscrew Hill ..

Hotel Santa Cruz’s next generation website

Leslie Bogaerts — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 17:32:12 +0000

This Article is Brought to you by Bitter and Sweet Blog:- Cangas de Onis, Spain, Hotel Santa Cruz announced the launching of a new website that provides demanding guests with all the information about the hotel and an easy to use secure new reservations system.

Focused on providing the best possible experience to its visitors and using the latest technologies at http://www.hotelsantacruz.net, Hotel Santa Cruz offers an interactive website with key features like Google maps, picture gallery, special offers and promotions, among others.
Hotel Santa Cruz enhances guests experience with an innovative booking engine that provides an easy shopping experience. With a calendar overview showing best available rates, guests can now deal shop ..

Turkey holiday sector to grow more than world average in 2011

Julian Spencer — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 17:04:12 +0000

This Article is Brought to you by Bitter and Sweet Blog:- It looks like the world’s love affairs with Turkey holidays is far from over , in fact people from all walks of life holiday in popular Turkish resort towns and keep coming back for more. This is because Turkey has something for everyone.

Aside from the scorching sun, beautiful turquoise waters and sandy beaches, Turkey is relatively cheaper in comparison to other European countries. Whatever type of holiday is wanted, Turkey holidays can provide it; for yacht lovers, there are Turkey yacht holidays thanks to world class marinas in towns such as Antalya, Fethiye and Bodrum with crystal clear blue waters ..

Seychelles tortoises: Giants ruling the Aldabra lagoon

John Howard — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 16:04:45 +0000

This Article is Brought to you by Bitter and Sweet Blog:- For three hours, the island supply plane cruises above the seemingly empty blue plain of the Indian Ocean.
At Assumption Island, there is an airstrip where we transfer to a motorboat for the crossing to Aldabra. Lindsay Chong Seng, science director for the Seychelles Islands Foundation, is my guide and, after an hour on the sparkling sea, he points out a long, low strip of rugged shoreline.

It is South Island, the largest of the four main islands surrounding the great central lagoon.

The lagoon is shallow, a place of ripping currents and vast sand flats, and is so big ..

Suspected Pirates Deported

Doris Kramer — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 15:36:22 +0000

This Article is Brought to you by Bitter and Sweet Blog:- The nine Prohibited Immigrants were arrested on piracy related charges after landing on Aldabra in April this year but following an evaluation of the case file the Attorney General’s Office found the evidence available insufficient for a successful prosecution.
Subsequently, the Seychelles Government immediately began repatriation procedures with the relevant authorities in Somalia and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) who are also funding and overseeing the transfer.

“The repatriation exercise required a lot of time and patience. It is an example of burden sharing and it shows that Seychelles is not alone. The international community has contributed ..

Untied Airline maintains its dominance of Mexico Flights

Justine Leggs — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 15:35:55 +0000

This Article is Brought to you by Bitter and Sweet Blog:- with cooperation of Continental Airlines. United-Continental Airlines are leading airlines on the South American network.

According to the official statement by United Airlines, the carrier has stated that Continental Airline will be operating the nonstop flights to Mexico Guadalajara (GDL) starting from May 3, 2011. However this service is yet subject to the approval of Mexican Government. Also, the airline will be operating daily flights, seven days a week.
Guadalajara is Mexico’s second largest city and can be called its cultural capital.

Brian Znotins, Managing Director International Planning, United Continental Holdings, Inc. has stated that “The new service complements our existing ..

British Airways-Iberia Airlines Record Bigger Market Capitalization than Rivals

Andrew Wills — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 14:48:11 +0000

This Article is Brought to you by Bitter and Sweet Blog:- This trading debut has given the company a bigger market capitalization than rival Air France-KLM Group that has been ruling at the position until now.
However, according to the director of the aviation strategy at Mott MacDonald Group Ltd this is just a step on the road and not the end of Journey. The two carriers are going to go much further than that, as its expected from these two leading European airlines.

The IAG, International Consolidated Airlines Group SA, formed by the combination of Britain airline British Airways Plc and Spanish Airline, Iberia Lineas Aereas de Espana SA has made ..

Mexico’s Leading Resort Development Association Confirms Support of Timeshare and Fractional Expo GNEX 2011

Troy Miller — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 14:32:54 +0000

This Article is Brought to you by Bitter and Sweet Blog:- Global timeshare and fractional industry information provider Perspective Magazine announces that AMDETUR will be involved as a GNEX 2011 Supporter during the First Annual Global Networking Expo.

“The continuous growth and consolidation of our industry is a result of important aspects such as its essential value and the professional work its participants fulfill. For this reason, we are glad to work together again with Perspective Magazine and support the GNEX 2011 global networking expo,” said Juan Vela Ruiz, Chairman, AMDETUR.

AMDETUR (which stands for Asociación Mexicana de Desarrolladores Turísticos) is otherwise known as the Mexican Resort Development Association and acts ..

Mit Club Med günstig in die Ferne schweifen

Kyle Loroft — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 12:33:44 +0000

This Article is Brought to you by Bitter and Sweet Blog:- Wer sich bis 28. Februar noch für eine Fernreise in ein Club Med-Winterziel entscheidet, erhält bis zu 290 Euro Nachlass pro Person

Spontan noch eine Woche in den Bergen verbringen oder doch lieber das exotische Fernziel in der Sonne erkunden – Club Med hält ab sofort mit drei unterschiedlichen Buchungsvorteilen günstige Club-Urlaub Angebote für alle Geschmäcker und Wunschtemperaturen bereit.

Winter-Fernreise-Special
Garantiert wärmeres Klima als in der mitteleuropäischen Heimat erwartet Reisende in einem der zahlreichen Club Med Fernziele. Resorts in Cancún in Mexiko, Punta Cana in der Dominikanischen Republik oder auf Mauritius bieten bei den „Winter-Fernreise-Specials“ tropische Sonne und hochwertigen Club-Urlaub zu ..

New Year Prices in Portugal "7 for 5 "

Charlotte El Amin — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 12:18:46 +0000

This Article is Brought to you by Bitter and Sweet Blog:- Portugal lies with Spain on the Iberian Peninsula, and like its neighbouring country it is a hotspot European destination. Though Spain may be more popular with its grand cities such as Barcelona and Madrid, it is very difficult to overlook the charm and magnificent beaches of Portugal, especially in the Algarve region.

The Algarve region has one of those special characteristics one searches for in a holiday destination– variety. The region is home to some of the world’s best beaches and a breathtaking coastline with amazing rock formations, but can also offer so much more for an all round holiday. With ..