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Airlines Raise Fuel Fees On Europe Flights

Airlines Raise Fuel Fees On Europe Flights

Starting today, if you are taking a trip to Europe be advised that American Airline and Northwest Airlines raised fuel surcharges by $20 round trip. Flights from the US to London will now be $242, this is on top of  high fares because  of high fuel prices.

Americans traveling to Europe this summer will face not only the high cost of the euro there will be additional costs such as higher air fares and higher fuel charges making travel to Europe this  summer  three times higher then what they are now.
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Airbus A280 Lands At London’s Heathrow Airport

Airbus A280 Lands At London's Heathrow Airport

Singapore Airline Airbus A380 Flight SQ308 has landed in London’s Heathrow airport completing its first European flight.  The Singapore Airline arrived in London 15 minutes before its scheduled arrival time.

Each of the 470 Singapore Airlines passengers will be given a personalized certificate to honor the historic flight to the UK. Singapore Airlines has has three A380s in service which have been flying from Singapore to Sydney, Australia and they have 16 more in order. Read more

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Free Nights In Key West, Florida: Hyatt Key West Resort & Spa

Free Nights In Key West, Florida: Hyatt Key West Resort & Spa

The Hyatt Key West Resort and Spa has been revitalized and American Airlines has an offer worth looking into. You can stay at The Hyatt Key West Resort and Spa for 4 nights from $133.00 per person per night and receive the fifth night free. See Details Below.

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Destra brings new soca high to Mas Camp

Destra brings new soca high to Mas Camp

Destra brings new soca high to Mas Camp

Like a phoenix she rose. “Can you see me?” she quizzed with her signature Trinidadian accent, while standing on a platform. The energised crowd screamed, “Yes, Destra, we see you.”

Concluding the Bacchanal Jamaica Friday night fete series dubbed Sweet Dreams at the Mas Camp last Friday, soca diva Destra Garcia and the Atlantik Band were definitely in top form.

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Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul: Opening Mid Summer 2008

Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul: Opening Mid Summer 2008

Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus is opening its doors in mid 2008 and is now excepting reservations starting from June 15, 2008. On the European side of the Bosphorus Four Seasons gives a 19th-century palace a fresh, eclectic spirit. Beautiful facilities include a chic urban spa, fine restaurants, and pools by the quayside overlook the Asian shore. And the only place in the world where you can sit in the European side overlooking Asia. Rates starting at about $400.00 per night.

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TripAdvisor: Top 10 Best Luxury Hotels In The US

TripAdvisor: Top 10 Best Luxury Hotels In The US

Below are the top 10 luxury hotels in the US according to TripAdvisor.

TOP10BESTLUXURY ??“ U.S.
1.Signature at MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada
2.Sofitel New York, New York City, New York
3.Omni San Francisco Hotel, San Francisco, California
4.Affinia Dumont, New York City, New York
5.The Orchard Hotel, San Francisco, California Read more

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Mikey Dread, gone from the control

Mikey Dread, gone from the control

Mikey Dread, gone from the control

Radio disc jock Mikey Dread is dead. He succumbed to a brain tumour late yesterday afternoon at his family home in Connecticut, USA at the age of 54. Born Michael Campbell in Port Antonio, Jamaica, he distinguished himself as an extraordinary studio engineer and presenter at the now defunct Jamaica Broadcasting Corporation (JBC) where he came to prominence in the 1970s as “The Dread-the-Control Tower”, the name of the late night show he presented at a time when reggae music was scoffed at by many.

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Eos: Fresh And Modern New Menu

Eos: Fresh And Modern New Menu

For the business and high-end traveler EOS Unairline is introducing an “unairline” a new menu with dishes that are not your traditional airline food.

“Upon boarding, Guests are welcomed with the new pomegranate vodka cocktail with lemongrass stick, served with Japanese rice crackers. After the towel service, cocktails are served, followed by a passed tasting of canapes, including items like feta zucchini roll, grilled artichoke with pepperonata, and prawn with cucumber.

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Tripadvisor:Top 10 All-Inclusive

Tripadvisor:Top 10 All-Inclusive

According to Tripadvisor these are their top 10 All-Inclusive in the world.

TOP 10 ALL-INCLUSIVES ??“ WORLD
1. Royal Plantation, Ocho Rios, Jamaica
2. Mopan River Resort, Cayo, Belize
3. Hermitage Bay Hotel, St. John’s, Antigua
4. Excellence Riviera Cancun, Puerto Morelos, Mexico
5. East Winds Inn, Gros Islet, St. Lucia
6. Galley Bay Resort, St. John’s, Antigua
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Da?Ville steps forward with ?Yesterday?

Da’Ville steps forward with ‘Yesterday’

Da?Ville steps forward with ?Yesterday?

Da’Ville continues to make strides with his music video Yesterday. It has held the number one position for two consecutive weeks, on the Hit List Video Countdown Chart on CVM and the feedback it has been receiving is very encouraging.

The single is also riding high on the Jamaica Music Countdown Top 20 Reggae Singles Chart at number seven. Da’Ville’s soca single Turn Me On, co-produced by Trinidad’s top producer $hel $hoc, is getting a lot of rotation on the airwaves both locally and overseas. It is also a favourite for female soca enthusiasts.

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