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<title><![CDATA[I Am Susan Boyle]]></title>
<link>http://outspokenomphaloskeptic.wordpress.com/2009/11/23/i-am-susan-boyle/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:58:55 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>MDS</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[Earlier this month I mentioned my sceptical thoughts on dream interpretation as part of post inspire]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p><img class="alignleft" title="Susan Boyle" src="http://metafiction.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/susan-boyle-at-home-pic-sm-473686870.jpg?w=258&#038;h=280" alt="" width="258" height="280" />Earlier this month I mentioned my sceptical thoughts on dream interpretation as part of <a href="http://outspokenomphaloskeptic.wordpress.com/2009/11/05/articulating-the-rainbow/">post</a> inspired by a dream I&#8217;d had the night before.  At the time I considered mentioning one of the most vivid, and by far the strangest dream I&#8217;ve ever had.  I refrained from doing so because it seemed a bit beside the point, but I think the time has now come for me to share the story.  It all happened in June of this year. . .</p>
<p>My wife and I were making a trip to visit some of my family in Alabama.  As we had an extremely early flight from Gatwick we drove up the day before and stayed in a hotel.  Not only did this mean we didn&#8217;t have to leave home at something like 2am the day of our flight, but it also meant we were able to use the hotel swimming pool and just enjoy being isolated in our own little bubble together without any of our usual responsibilities.  It was nice to be able to relax before having to go deal with the lovely set of procedures that are such an integral part of air travel these days.</p>
<p>At any rate, we retired early in the evening and both fell quickly asleep.  A few hours later I woke up in a very dark room, feeling very confused about where I was, what I was doing and what had been happening.  As an awareness of just what had been going on in my sleeping head dawned on me I emitted a half-shouted &#8220;Oh. . . No!&#8221; which brought my wife fully awake in a state of panic.  When I told the reason for my sudden waking and speaking she laughed just about as loud and as long as I&#8217;d ever heard her laugh.  She was convulsed.</p>
<p>You see, I&#8217;d been dreaming that I was <a href="http://www.susanboylemusic.com/gb/">Susan Boyle</a> the former X-Factor contestant.  The fact that I don&#8217;t enjoy that programme and that, as far as I can remember, I&#8217;ve never dreamed to be another publicly visible person would, one might think, combine with the fact that SuBo is a woman to make her an unlikely character for my sleeping brain to identify with.  Apparently that&#8217;s not the case.  What was even stranger about the whole thing was that in my dream I wasn&#8217;t Susan Boyle on stage performing to fans, or being interviewed by the press.   No, I was a barefoot Susan Boyle on the run from the law on a purple mobility scooter.</p>
<p>Apparently I was about to be sectioned as mentally ill and, I&#8217;d taken to the streets with the mobility scooter and a portable radio in the hopes of making it the station ahead of the woman-hunt being reported on.  I knew it was unlikely I&#8217;d be able to evade police capture and that I&#8217;d probably be best off turning myself in, but I thought I&#8217;d have a go.  Besides, part of me was enjoying really opening up the throttle on my purple mobility aide and tearing up the pavement at speeds in excess of 15 miles an hour.</p>
<p>After a couple of close shaves with officers on foot and reports that the authorities had a good idea of this Susan Boyle&#8217;s general location and were tightening their net I realised I had no shoes.  No shoes, according to First Great Western policy, meant no train ride so I was forced to return to my pebble-dashed bungalow where I donned a pair of sensible flat-soled shoes before hearing that all train stations were now under observation of the police as well as ports, bus stations and airports.  Escape was hopeless.  At that point I hopped back on my scooter, drove straight the station, turned myself in to a group of officers and woke up.</p>
<p>Even as I told my wife of this dream on that June night I saw the funny side of it and couldn&#8217;t help but laugh along with<img class="alignright" title="Louis Walsh" src="http://www.superiorpics.com/wenn_album/Louis_Walsh_-_Hacked/louis_walsh_001_083106.jpg" alt="" width="180" height="225" /> her.  At the same time I still cannot begin to comprehend what strange, twisted part of my psyche cooked that dream up.  In fact, though I wouldn&#8217;t call it a nightmare, it felt so unlike any other dream I can remember having I feel like there should be some third label I could apply to it with greater accuracy.  &#8216;Sleeping hallucination&#8217; seems about right to me given how vivid the dream was and the fact that never once did I question my identity as a middle-aged Scottish woman with dreams of being a famous singing star.</p>
<p>At this point enough people have heard this bizarre story that, in turn, I&#8217;ve heard all the obvious and often crude jokes of a psychiatric and psychoanalytic bent about what it reveals about me.  I&#8217;m not worried about whether the dream had some deeper meaning but a big part of me still considers the entire experience and can only respond with a shake of the head and wonder &#8220;What the hell was that all about anyway?&#8221;</p>
<p>Still, at least I didn&#8217;t dream I was <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_Walsh">Louis Walsh</a>.</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Emirates Airline's sexy little number - seduced by the 777's sky at night  ]]></title>
<link>http://potentio.wordpress.com/2009/11/18/emirates-airlines-sexy-little-number-seduced-by-the-777s-sky-at-night/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Carl</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[Economy is basically economy whichever airline or aircraft you fly but on a recent trip to Beijing v]]></description>
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<p style="text-align:left;">Economy is basically economy whichever airline or aircraft you fly but on a recent trip to Beijing via Dubai on Emirates there was a little twinkle in cattle class as night fell two hours out of Gatwick enroute to Asia. The new 777 has a surprinsgly sensuous lighting system which dims the cabin through a series of ambient shades of yellow, orange and blue while dots of tiny constellation LED&#8217;s glimmer on the ceiling. More sophisticated than sticky glo-stars in a bedroom and not as impressive as the Greenwich Planetarium, nonetheless the 777&#8217;s lightshow was an unexpected highlight in the humdrum of eight hours of Economy.</p>
<p style="text-align:left;">Relaxing the seat-back, an operation that normally brings frustrated noises from the person behind and only slightly eases sleep, also was a little different as I found myself being tipped gently into the seat and head-rest an inch or two more than I&#8217;ve experienced before. I can&#8217;t say I slept like a baby but it is the first time I have ever got shut-eye on long haul. Maybe the introduction of a few child&#8217;s mobiles in addition to the night lights would work. Now there is something to think about Boeing.</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Daily Photo]]></title>
<link>http://forte44.wordpress.com/2009/11/18/daily-photo-2/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:00:56 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>forte44</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[Really a rather nice aircraft&#8230; Who can tell me which it is?]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p>Really a rather nice aircraft&#8230; Who can tell me which it is?</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Passenger numbers nosedive at Glasgow Prestwick Airport]]></title>
<link>http://deadlinescotland.wordpress.com/2009/11/13/passenger-numbers-nosedive-at-prestwick-airport-2152/</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:58:49 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>shaunmilne</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[By Shaun Milne PASSENGER numbers have nose-dived at one of Scotland’s best known low-cost airports. ]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-11431" title="Edinburgh_Airport_08" src="http://deadlinescotland.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/edinburgh_airport_08.jpg?w=300" alt="Edinburgh_Airport_08" width="300" height="195" />By <strong>Shaun Milne</strong></p>
<p>PASSENGER numbers have nose-dived at one of Scotland’s best known low-cost airports.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.gpia.co.uk/">Glasgow Prestwick Airport</a> said the number of people travelling through the Ayrshire hub are down 28 per cent year on year.</p>
<p>The plunge – to 152,000 passengers – was dismissed as being “in line with recent trends”.</p>
<p>But bosses are now pinning their hopes on winter-sun flights and summer bookings for 2010 to help see them through the recession.</p>
<p>Graeme Sweenie, chief commercial officer, admitted: “2009 has certainly been a challenging year for the airport.</p>
<p>Insisting that the airport’s prospects remained “excellent”, he pointed to the fact that operator Ryanair had recently laid on more winter flights as being a positive sign.<!--more--></p>
<p>He added: “These new destinations are a huge vote of confidence in Glasgow Prestwick by Europe’s largest low fares airline.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><strong>Capacity</strong></p>
<p>“The summer 2010 schedule is now on sale to over thirty destinations.”</p>
<p>“We understand that competing airlines at Glasgow Airport have reduced their capacity for summer 2010, so our strategy of being Scotland’s year-round gateway to sun, sea and sangria is working well for us, and hurting our competitors.”</p>
<p>Earlier this month figures released by aviation consultancy <a href="http://www.rdcaviation.com/">RDC Aviation</a> showed that Britain’s 33 busiest airports had all reported lower figures for the first eight months of the year than previously.</p>
<p>British traveller are taking nine per cent fewer flights overall, it said, with Gatwick in London the biggest loser, seeing passenger traffic down by two million.</p>
<p><strong><em>See more of our pictures at our <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/16436937@N05/">Flickr</a> site and videos at our dedicated channel,  <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/DeadlinenewsTV">Deadline TV</a>.<br />
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<title><![CDATA[Sesame Street is 40]]></title>
<link>http://compareandy.wordpress.com/2009/11/09/sesame-street-is-40/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:33:11 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>compareandy</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[Well, who would think it. Sesame street is 40 years old this week. As part of the celebrations even ]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p>Well, who would think it.  Sesame street is 40 years old this week.</p>
<p>As part of the celebrations even google search engine is helping spread the word with a whole week of google search cartoons incorporating some of the characters from the street, such as Bert and Ernie, Cookie Monster and The Count.</p>
<p>There is also some very special guests including Michelle Obama again.</p>
<p>My favourites from the programe when it was on TV in the UK was The Count and of course the Cookie Monster.</p>
<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 487px"><img alt="The Count Von Count and Cookie Monster" src="http://blogs.fayobserver.com/faytoz/files/2008/10/count-vs-cookie-monster.JPG" title="My favourite Sesame Street Characters" width="477" height="351" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Can you count how many cookie monsters there are?</p></div>
<p>The program was successful in the UK, but probably annoyed some adults when children started using amercian and spanish words for everday items such as water, insisting it was aqua, or indeed promouncing Zee rather than the English Zed.</p>
<p>The UK was not against the characters in total and over the years Sesame Street existed on various channels, however, it had no way of competing with the Muppet show, the stranger and less educational fun show, featuring a couple of the Muppets from the street but mainly a whole new crew.</p>
<p>Still, it&#8217;s something to ponder over.</p>
<p>What has this got to do with <a href="http://www.compare-airport-parking.co.uk">Airport Parking</a> or <a href="http://www.compare-airport-hotels.co.uk">Hotels</a>.  With <a href="http://www.compare-airport-parking.co.uk">Compare Airport Parking</a>&#8217;s use of reviews and ratings, we hope we can find you a high quality parking site that is not run by Muppets.  Sorry, it&#8217;s a loose link, but hey, it works</p>
<p>To check reliable <a href="http://www.compare-airport-parking.co.uk">airport parking</a>, visit <a href="http://www.compare-airport-parking.co.uk">compare airport parking</a>, and search amongst loads of car parks at various UK airports.</p>
<p>Andy Skinner<br />
<a href="http://www.compare-airport-parking.co.uk">compare-airport-parking.co.uk </a></p>
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<title><![CDATA[Re-launch of British Airways flights to Sharm El Sheikh]]></title>
<link>http://internationalhorizons.wordpress.com/2009/11/04/re-launch-of-british-airways-flights-to-sharm-el-sheikh/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:16:56 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>internationalhorizons</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[November 3, 2009. Source: Cheap Flights British Airways has launched a new thrice weekly service fro]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p><strong>November 3, 2009. Source: <a title="Cheap flights" href="http://news.cheapflights.co.uk/2009/11/new-gatwick-flights-to-sharm-el-sheikh-with-ba.html" target="_blank">Cheap Flights</a></strong></p>
<p>British Airways has launched a new thrice weekly service from London Gatwick Airport to the popular Egyptian holiday resort of <a title="Sharm El Sheikh" href="http://www.internationalhorizons.co.uk/resort.php?re=13" target="_blank">Sharm El Sheikh</a>.</p>
<p>The new connection is being operated by a Boeing 777 configured with three cabins, offering a choice of World Traveller, World Traveller Plus and Club World.</p>
<p><a title="Sharm El Sheikh" href="http://www.internationalhorizons.co.uk/resort.php?re=13" target="_blank">Sharm El Sheikh</a> recently knocked Majorca off the top spot in a list of the most popular holiday destinations for Brits during the October school half-term.</p>
<p>The resort – renowned around the world for its pristine beaches and top-class diving sites – witnessed a 142 per spike in bookings during the autumn break.</p>
<p>&#8220;As one of the top tourism sites in Egypt and around the world, <a title="Sharm El Sheikh" href="http://www.internationalhorizons.co.uk/resort.php?re=13" target="_blank">Sharm El Sheikh</a> is a key destination not only for British Airways, but for our valued clients and for the tourism industry in Egypt,&#8221; commented Mervat Alfy, country commercial manager for BA in Egypt.</p>
<p>&#8220;The re-launch of British Airways flights to <a title="Sharm El Sheikh" href="http://www.internationalhorizons.co.uk/resort.php?re=13" target="_blank">Sharm El Sheikh</a> links the top leisure destinations in both Egypt and the UK, opening the door to a whole new world of holiday travel experiences.&#8221;</p>
<p>The British flag carrier had previously operated services to the Egyptian resort through franchise operator GB Airways, which it sold to easyJet in March 2008.</p>
<p>Properties for Sale in Sharm El Sheikh Egypt:-</p>
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<li>* <a href="http://www.internationalhorizons.co.uk/development.php?de=118">Nabq Bay Apartments</a></li>
<li>* <a href="http://www.internationalhorizons.co.uk/development.php?de=122">Sinai Golf Heights</a> &#8211; Nabq Bay Golf Front Apartments</li>
<li>* <a href="http://www.internationalhorizons.co.uk/development.php?de=129">Pyramisa Hotel &#38; Resort</a> &#8211; Sharks Bay &#8211; Beach front Hotel room investment opportunity</li>
<li>* <a href="http://www.internationalhorizons.co.uk/development.php?de=180">Savanna &#8211; Sharks Bay</a> - 8% Guaranteed Rental for 10 years</li>
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<title><![CDATA[Privilege Style Lineas Aereas Boeing 757-256 EC-ISY (msn 26241) (Sevilla Futbol Club, SAD) (special color scheme)]]></title>
<link>http://airlinersgallery.wordpress.com/2009/10/26/privilege-style-lineas-aereas-boeing-757-256-ec-isy-msn-26241-sevilla-futbol-club-sad-special-color-scheme/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:39:43 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>brucedrum</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[Privilege Style Lineas Aereas Boeing 757-256 EC-ISY (msn 26241) (Sevilla Futbol Club, SAD) LGW, orig]]></description>
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<p><span style="font-size:.8em;margin-top:0;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40168621@N07/4047718464/">Privilege Style Lineas Aereas Boeing 757-256 EC-ISY (msn 26241) (Sevilla Futbol Club, SAD) LGW</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/40168621@N07/">Airliners Gallery</a>.</span></div>
<p>Copyright Photo: Antony J. Best.</p>
<p>Please click on photo or link below for full view, information and other photos:</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Gatwick vendu]]></title>
<link>http://leguardien.wordpress.com/2009/10/22/gatwick-vendu/</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:17:15 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>manifestmagazine</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[La British Airport Authority (BAA) a annoncé qu&#8217;elle a vendu à l&#8217;aéroport de Gatwick, ju]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p>La British Airport Authority (<a href="http://www.baa.com/">BAA</a>) a annoncé qu&#8217;elle a vendu à l&#8217;aéroport de Gatwick, juste en dehors de la capitale, pour un chiffre de 1,51 milliards de livres à <a href="http://www.global-infra.com/">Global Infrastructure Partners</a> qui est aussi propriètaire du London City Airport.</p>
<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 478px"><img title="Gatwick" src="http://img.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2008/02_03/GatwickL1902_468x265.jpg" alt="Sale dattente à Gatwick" width="468" height="265" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Sale d&#39;attente à Gatwick</p></div>
<p>Ce montant sera utilisé par BAA principalement pour couvrir les dettes.</p>
<p>BAA, suivant les directives de la législation antitrust du Royaume-Uni , vendra également l&#8217;aéroport de Stanstead. BAA devra aussi se sépérer de l&#8217;un de ces deux aéroports: soit Edimbourg soit Glasgow.</p>
<p>L&#8217;aéroport de Gatwick fut ouvert en 1958; <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World%27s_busiest_airports_by_passenger_traffic">34 millions de passagers</a> y auront transité en 2009.</p>
<p>Que devrons esperer les passager?</p>
<p>Michael McGhee un &#8220;partner&#8221; GIP a déclaré que Gatwick sera modernisé.</p>
<p>&#8220;We will upgrade and modernise Gatwick to transform the experience for both business and leisure passengers.&#8221; (Source: <a href="http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/city-news/2009/10/22/passengers-promised-better-services-as-gatwick-airport-finally-sold-for-1-5billion-115875-21764790/">The Daily Mirror</a>)</p>
<p>Liens:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.baa.com/">BAA</a></p>
<p><a href="www.gatwickairport.com/">Gatwick Airport</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.global-infra.com/">Global Infrastructure Partners</a></p>
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<title><![CDATA[The Russ Hill Hotel at Gatwick ]]></title>
<link>http://compareandy.wordpress.com/2009/10/21/the-russ-hill-hotel-at-gatwick/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:03:23 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>compareandy</dc:creator>
<guid>http://compareandy.wordpress.com/2009/10/21/the-russ-hill-hotel-at-gatwick/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Some people are aware of the name by word of mouth, some are aware by previous stays, but how many o]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p>Some people are aware of the name by word of mouth, some are aware by previous stays, but how many of you have recently stayed at the Russ Hill Hotel at Gatwick Airport?</p>
<div id="attachment_392" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 432px"><img src="http://compareandy.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/russhillfront.jpg" alt="19th century architecture is obvious from the front of the Russ Hill" title="russhillfront" width="422" height="284" class="size-full wp-image-392" /><p class="wp-caption-text">19th century architecture is obvious from the front of the Russ Hill</p></div>
<p>The impressive front entrance of the hotel is the first hint of a lovely old school type of hotel.  This particular hotel is one of the &#8220;Life Hotels&#8221;, a collection of 3 star properties, each one is individual in character offering friendly and efficient service in comfortable surroundings conveniently located off major road networks, easy to find with ample car parking.</p>
<h2>Rooms at the Russ Hill</h2>
<p>The Russ Hill Hotel accommodation near Gatwick offers 130 Bedrooms including family rooms and Honeymoon Suites. Our 3 star hotel is located in a historical 19th century manor house and so each of our rooms is unique. Our hotel rooms near Gatwick are decorated with cosy wood panelling and fresh modern interiors.</p>
<p>The 3 star Gatwick accommodation features:</p>
<p>    * En-suite bathroom<br />
    * TV<br />
    * Direct dial telephone<br />
    * Tea and coffee making facilities<br />
    * Hairdryer</p>
<p>Now, for a one night stay before disappearing from our shores on a plane bound for some exotic location, the overall look and feel of this hotel seems great.  The prices for a one night stay with parking sound fantastic and are possibly some of the cheapest available in the area.</p>
<p>However, I want to know more about your personal experiences.  Is the hotel as nice as it looks?, what are the rooms like?, what was it like transferring to the airport?.  I am interested in all experiences good and bad.  I am even planning a small trip up to the Russ Hill at Gatwick myself to have my own personal experience.</p>
<p>To book the Russ Hill hotel, or any other hotels at Gatwick, why not take a look at our website.  You can search for both room only or with parking for the duration of your holiday, take a look at the prices, you will be surprised.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.compare-airport-hotels.co.uk/Gatwick-hotel.php?agent=wu487">Gatwick Airport Hotels</a></p>
<p>Andy</p>
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<title><![CDATA[BAA agrees Gatwick airport sale]]></title>
<link>http://travelheadlines.wordpress.com/2009/10/21/baa-agrees-gatwick-airport-sale/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 06:58:21 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[BAA agrees to sell Gatwick, the UK&#8217;s second busiest airport, to Global Infrastructure Partners]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p>BAA agrees to sell Gatwick, the UK&#8217;s second busiest airport, to Global Infrastructure Partners for 1.5bn&#8230;. From BBC News. <a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/2/hi/business/8317662.stm">Full story</a></p>
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<title><![CDATA[Preparing for France]]></title>
<link>http://travelrat.wordpress.com/2009/10/21/preparing-for-france/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 06:27:55 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Yesterday, I went to the travel agent to buy my National Express ticket to Gatwick; the final link i]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p>Yesterday, I went to the travel agent to buy my National Express ticket to Gatwick; the final link in the chain to get me to France next month. The only minor inconvenience is the long wait at Gatwick. The last bus gets in just before midnight, the flight leaves first thing in the morning’; not quite long enough to justify booking into a hotel for the night &#8230; and the ‘Yotel’ capsule hotel I posted about a couple of years ago is way too expensive.</p>
<p>Nearly £70 to get a couple of hours’ horizontal shut-eye isn’t really on! But, I have a couple of books and podcasts I want to catch up on.</p>
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<p>I’m going to Carcassonne as the guest of ‘French House Party’  (<a href="http://www.frenchhouseparty.co.uk">www.frenchhouseparty.co.uk</a>) . The ‘parties’ take place in a renovated 200-year-old farmhouse, and are really courses in all sorts of creative arts. It was named ‘Top Learning Retreat’ in National Geographic’s ‘The 100 Best World-Wide Vacations to Enrich Your Life’ in 2008, and the courses on offer include Creative Writing , Books and Drama, Art and Mixed Media, Sketch, Paint and Stitch, Digital Film-making, ‘Find Your Voice and the Courage to Sing’ … if anyone can get me to sing tunefully when I’m sober, it has my vote! … and ‘GASTROACADEMY’. And, that list is by no means exhaustive.</p>
<p>I’ll be attending, and reporting on the launch of the ‘Gastroacademy’ … an introduction to French cuisine, over a long weekend. It doesn’t aim to make you a cordon bleu chef in that time (at least, I hope it doesn’t). But, we will be doing some cooking, rather than standing around, observing, making notes and looking writerly. We’ll also be taken to the local market, and told how to select the best ingredients.</p>
<p>If you’re in Britain, and want to see more of what ‘French House Party’ have to offer, they’ll be at the BBC Good Food Show at London’s Olympia 13th-15 November 2009 and at Birmingham’s NEC 25-29 November 2009.</p>
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<title><![CDATA[BAA sale of Gatwick 'is due soon']]></title>
<link>http://travelheadlines.wordpress.com/2009/10/21/baa-sale-of-gatwick-is-due-soon/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 01:53:41 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The sale of Gatwick Airport by BAA is due to happen soon, the airport operator&#8217;s parent compan]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p>The sale of Gatwick Airport by BAA is due to happen soon, the airport operator&#8217;s parent company has said&#8230;. From BBC News. <a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/2/hi/business/8317605.stm">Full story</a></p>
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<title><![CDATA[Born in the US of BA]]></title>
<link>http://myguidebritain.wordpress.com/2009/10/20/born-in-the-us-of-ba/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 21:44:59 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[British Airways literally went the extra mile last week with a wonderful birthday gift for a rather ]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p>British Airways literally went the extra mile last week with a wonderful birthday gift for a rather special 18-year-old &#8211; a First Class flight to Australia.</p>
<p>The generous present was in celebration of Shona Owen’s historic birth in 1991, when she was born six weeks premature on a BA flight as it came into land at <a href="http://www.myguidebritain.com/fly-to-britain">Gatwick Airport</a>.</p>
<p>Shona is the only UK citizen whose passport reads ‘Born on an aeroplane, ten miles south of Mayfield, <a href="http://www.myguidebritain.com/harwich">Sussex</a>’ and was given the first class tickets to anywhere in the world.  “I was a bit too young to appreciate all the luxuries of BA’s First Class service last time,” she said.</p>
<p>We think very much a case of &#8220;Born in the Unlimited Sky of British Airways!&#8221;</p>
<p><a href="http://www.britishairways.com">British Airways</a> operate a network of flight connections throughout the <a href="http://www.myguidebritain.com">UK</a> and worldwide.</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Gatwick building plan put on hold]]></title>
<link>http://travelheadlines.wordpress.com/2009/10/20/gatwick-building-plan-put-on-hold/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:38:54 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[A decision on whether to allow Gatwick airport to extend its North Terminal and build a new multi-st]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p>A decision on whether to allow Gatwick airport to extend its North Terminal and build a new multi-storey car park is put on hold&#8230;. From BBC News. <a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/2/hi/uk_news/england/8316964.stm">Full story</a></p>
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<title><![CDATA[Five new destinations for British Airways]]></title>
<link>http://internationalhorizons.wordpress.com/2009/10/20/five-new-destinations-for-british-airways/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:28:34 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The world just got closer Tuesday, October 20, 2009. Source: Travel Daily News British Airways takes]]></description>
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<div>The world just got closer</div>
<div>Tuesday, October 20, 2009. Source: <a title="Travel Daily News" href="http://www.traveldailynews.com/pages/show_page/33651#" target="_blank">Travel Daily News</a></div>
<div><span style="font-weight:bold;">British Airways</span> takes-off to five new destinations at the end of this month including: Las Vegas, the Maldives, <a title="Sharm El Sheikh" href="http://www.internationalhorizons.co.uk/resort.php?re=13" target="_blank">Sharm El Sheikh</a>, Punta Cana (in the <a title="South west Dominican Republic information" href="http://www.internationalhorizons.co.uk/resort.php?re=12" target="_blank">Dominican Republic</a>) and Montego Bay. If you are looking to take a break this winter why not take a look at ba.com and check-out some of the packages on offer.</div>
<p>- Las Vegas &#8211; daily, non-stop flight from London Heathrow commencing 25 October<br />
- Maldives &#8211; thrice weekly, non-stop flight from London Gatwick commencing 25 October<br />
- <a title="Sharm El Sheikh" href="http://www.internationalhorizons.co.uk/resort.php?re=13" target="_blank">Sharm El Sheikh</a> &#8211; thrice weekly, non-stop from London Gatwick commencing 26 October<br />
- Punta Cana &#8211; twice weekly, via Antigua, from London Gatwick commencing 26 October<br />
- Montego Bay &#8211; twice weekly, non-stop from London Gatwick commencing 29 October</p>
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<title><![CDATA[British Airways returns to Sharm El Sheikh]]></title>
<link>http://internationalhorizons.wordpress.com/2009/10/19/british-airways-returns-to-sharm-el-sheikh/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:00:37 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[New direct non-stop London Gatwick flights to Sharm El Sheikh Monday, October 19, 2009. Source: Dail]]></description>
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<div>Monday, October 19, 2009. Source: <a title="Daily Travel News" href="http://www.traveldailynews.com/pages/show_page/33624" target="_blank">Daily Travel News</a></div>
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<p><strong>British Airways</strong> is launching its thrice-weekly direct non-stop services from <strong>Gatwick</strong> to <strong>Sharm El Sheikh</strong> from October 26, 2009. This signifies a return for the airline’s colours to this popular Red Sea resort, with the new direct non-stop London Gatwick flights to <a title="Sharm El Sheikh" href="http://www.internationalhorizons.co.uk/resort.php?re=13" target="_blank">Sharm El Sheikh</a> departing on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays.</p>
<p>As well as the new flights to <a title="Sharm El Sheikh" href="http://www.internationalhorizons.co.uk/resort.php?re=13" target="_blank">Sharm El Sheikh</a>, British Airways will also be adding The Maldives to its already extensive network. <strong>Richard Tams</strong>, British Airways&#8217; head of UK &#38; Ireland sales, said: <em>&#8220;These new routes will be great assets to the BA network and a real winner with customers. They are both perfect holiday destinations, known for their great beaches and fantastic diving. We&#8217;re particularly pleased to be serving a completely new destination, the Maldives, and returning to Sharm El Sheikh. We expect both routes to perform well.&#8221;</em></p>
<p>Holidays in <a title="Sharm El Sheikh" href="http://www.internationalhorizons.co.uk/resort.php?re=13" target="_blank">Sharm El Sheikh</a> have proved popular with tourist for years due to their promise of sun-filled days on the beach and spotting turtles on the coral reefs, as well as offering the ability to explore the desert by camel and spend the nights feasting on traditional Bedouin food and stargazing.</p>
<p>British Airways have a number of superb Sharm El Sheikh hotels &#8211; all with easy access to beautiful beaches. The range of hotels in Sharm El Sheikh includes something for everyone ranging from 3 to 5*. Romantics can pamper themselves at the 4*+ Grand Rotana ideally located on the shores of Sharks Bay. The 4* all inclusive Hilton Sharks Bay Resort offers fun for the whole family, or for pure relaxation and a round of golf there is the 5* Maritim Jolie Ville Golf and Resort.</p>
<p>All of the new Sharm El Sheikh flights will be operated by Boeing 777 aircraft with a three-class configuration: World Traveller, World Traveller Plus and Club World.</p>
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<h3>Apartments &#38; Villas for sale in Sharm El Sheikh</h3>
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<li>* <a href="http://www.internationalhorizons.co.uk/development.php?de=118">Nabq Bay Apartments</a></li>
<li>* <a href="http://www.internationalhorizons.co.uk/development.php?de=122">Sinai Golf Heights</a></li>
<li>* <a href="http://www.internationalhorizons.co.uk/development.php?de=129">Pyramisa Hotel &#38; Resort</a></li>
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<link>http://elblogdezano.wordpress.com/2009/10/18/breve-cronica-mingitoria/</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 19:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Con la edad uno va visitando los mingitorios con creciente frecuencia. A base de recorrer muchos paí]]></description>
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<link>http://airlinersgallery.wordpress.com/2009/10/18/saudi-arabian-airlines-astraeus-airlines-boeing-757-23a-g-ojib-msn-24292/</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 18:18:23 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Gatwick extension faces objection]]></title>
<link>http://travelheadlines.wordpress.com/2009/10/18/gatwick-extension-faces-objection/</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 10:08:42 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Campaigners against the expansion of Gatwick airport are objecting to plans to extend its North Term]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p>Campaigners against the expansion of Gatwick airport are objecting to plans to extend its North Terminal and build a multi-storey car park&#8230;. From BBC News. <a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/2/hi/uk_news/england/8295505.stm">Full story</a></p>
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<title><![CDATA[Ryanair - Gatwick - 2009]]></title>
<link>http://lowcostaccidents.wordpress.com/2009/10/14/ryanair-gatwick-2009/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:04:54 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[On 7 October 2009, the crew of a Ryanair Boeing 737-800, performing flight FR-5562 from Alicante to ]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p style="text-align:justify;">On 7 October 2009, the crew of a Ryanair Boeing 737-800, performing flight FR-5562 from Alicante to London Gatwick, went around reporting flaps problems while on approach to London Gatwick. The crew entered a holding to troubleshoot, but declared PAN later reporting the problem could not be fixed. The crew managed a safe landing on runway 26L with emergency services on stand by. The aircraft was ferried to Ryanair&#8217;s maintenance base Stansted 6.5 hours later.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><a href="http://avherald.com/h?article=420ed3da" target="_blank">Ryanair B738 at London on Oct 7th 2009, flaps problems</a></p>
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<title><![CDATA[Hurtigruten får morgenfly til Bergen]]></title>
<link>http://reiselivsnytt.wordpress.com/2009/10/13/hurtigruten-far-morgenfly-til-bergen/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 05:47:21 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Norwegian åpner en morgenrute mellom Gatwick i London og Bergen lufthavn, Flesland. Dermed blir det ]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p>Norwegian åpner en morgenrute mellom Gatwick i London og Bergen lufthavn, Flesland.</p>
<p><strong>Dermed blir det enklere reisevei for briter som skal seile med Hurtigruten fra Bergen. </strong></p>
<p>I dag har briter som skal reise sjøveien langs Norge måtte fly til Bergen dagen før avreise med Hurtigruten. Dermed kommer hotellovernatting inn i bildet, noe som fordyrer reisen for kundene, og som får noen til å velge andre cruise eller ferieformer.</p>
<p><strong>I og med at Norwegian legger om deler av sitt ruteprogram fra 25. oktober, åpnes en morgenrute med avgang 10.55 fra London med ankomst i Bergen 14.00. </strong></p>
<p>Dette er tid nok til å rekke Hurtigruten fra Bergen, og i Hurtigruten i Storbritannia gleder man seg over dette.</p>
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<link>http://flightlife.wordpress.com/2009/10/12/imagem-da-semana-17/</link>
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<description><![CDATA[747-400 da Virgin Atlantic, prefixo G-VROC, preparando-se para decolagem no aeroporto de Gatwick (LG]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Hotel The Caesar 4* - Londres (Reino Unido)]]></title>
<link>http://rafaelgavilan.wordpress.com/2009/10/10/hotel-the-ceasar-4-londres-reino-unido/</link>
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<description><![CDATA[Nombre: Hotel The Caesar 4*- Londres (Reino Unido)   Web Oficial: www.derbyhotels.com   Ciudad: Lond]]></description>
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<p><strong>Web Oficial:</strong> <a href="http://www.derbyhotels.com">www.derbyhotels.com</a></p>
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<p><strong>Ciudad:</strong> Londres (Reino Unido)<br />
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<p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>Metro:</strong> Realmente dispone de varias estaciones muy cercanas al hotel. Paddington, Queensway y Lancaster Gate, todas a tan solo 5 minutos.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>Comentario:</strong> Londres es sin duda la capital más internacional de Europa…<br />
Multitudinaria, estresante e interracial, la ciudad con el metro más antiguo del mundo pone a tu disposición ni más ni menos que 5 aeropuertos internacionales situados de norte a sur, y de este y oeste de la capital británica.<br />
Heathrow es sin duda alguna el más cómodo, ya que se encuentra a tan solo 15 minutos exactos de la Estación de Paddington (unas 16 libras el billete de solo ida, con un suplemento de unas 3.5 libras si lo compras a bordo).<br />
Gatwick Express es el tren que conecta Londres con el Aeropuerto de Gatwick en poco más de 30 minutos, desde la Estación de Victoria.<br />
El Aeropuerto de Stansted está a casi 50 minutos en tren desde la Estación de Liverpool Street Station (línea Stansted Express). Este aeropuerto está tomado por la Low-Cost Ryanair, que dispone de cientos de vuelos diarios a los principales destinos de Europa<br />
Y por si fuera poco, todavía cuenta con 2 aeropuertos más: Luton y London City Airport.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Londres no es caro, es carísimo. Afortunadamente para nosotros, su moneda se ha devaluado mucho en los últimos años y sus precios son mucho más asequibles para nosotros. Por ejemplo: 100 libras hace unos años eran unos 150/160 euros y ahora no llega a los 110 euros.<br />
Te recomiendo que te muevas siempre en metro que a pesar de estar bastante viejo, sigue siendo el mejor y más barato medio de transporte de la ciudad. El taxi es recomendable para trayectos relativamente cortos. Aún así las tarifas oficiales de metro son altas (5 euros un billete simple de solo ida. Para abaratar costes, os recomiendo sacaros la tarjeta Oyster, que se puede recargar tantas veces como quieras y los precios son mucho más <!--more-->económicos. Una vez que devuelvas la tarjeta, te reembolsarán el importe no utilizado y la pequeña fianza que te piden al principio (unas 3 libras). Ojo, Si coges el metro antes de las 09.30 estarás en la franja de “Peak” u hora punta y es mucho más cara que la “Off Peak” o franja fuera de la hora punta.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">He viajado a Londres en muchas ocasiones y os puedo asegurar que cada vez que me dispongo a organizar el viaje, bien sea por ocio o por negocio, es como empezar de nuevo y se convierte en toda una aventura.<br />
Conocido es entre los viajeros habituales que la calidad de los hoteles de Londres deja mucho que desear. Junto con Paris, es quizás una de las ciudades con las habitaciones más antiguas y con menos metros cuadrados, aunque como todo, siempre existen excepciones si sabes buscar bien.<br />
Casualmente me alojé hace unas semanas en el Hotel The Ceasar de la Cadena Española Derby. Según me explicaron, el hotel se ha sometido a una profunda renovación y actualmente ostenta la categoría de 4*. La situación no podía ser mejor: con varios metros a escasos 5 minutos del hotel que te llevará al Centro o al mercadillo de Notting Hill en tan solo unas paradas. Si vuelas a Heathrow también llegarás en solo 15 minutos desde Paddington.</p>

<p style="text-align:justify;">La fachada del hotel no podía ser más auténtica: casas de estilo victoriano rodean el edificio principal en una zona residencial muy tranquila, llena de zonas verdes. Dos grandes maceteros con cañas de bambú te dan la bienvenida. El Hall es pequeño pero acogedor. El personal es ciertamente amable y todo tiene un toque español en mayor o menor medida. De hecho casi todo el mundo habla castellano, pero si tienes duda ni siquiera hace falta preguntar, tan solo fíjate en las placas que tienen colgadas en los uniformes donde cada bandera indica los idiomas que habla cada uno.<br />
Las habitaciones tienen un toque moderno y urbano al mismo tiempo. Muchas de ellas tienen una parte de la pared con ladrillo visto, que le proporciona calidez y estilo al mismo tiempo. Tuve la posibilidad de ver varias habitaciones y las individuales son algo pequeñas, era de esperar en Londres&#8230;<br />
Las Dobles y las Executive están bastante mejor, mucho más amplias y espaciosas. Para aquellos que vamos de trabajo, es muy práctico contar con un planta pantalones que ayuda a eliminar las arrugas que acumulan los trajes de chaqueta después de tantas y tantas horas de reunión, metro o presentaciones interminables. También y como no podía de ser otro modo en el Reino Unido, en las habitaciones podrás prepararte un café o té sin suplemento alguno.<br />
Es muy importante que no olvides comprar un adaptador de corriente porque normalmente en los hoteles solo hay uno en el cuarto de baño. Si te acuerdas, no te preocupes siempre hay sitios donde te lo venden, incluso hay recepciones que te lo alquilan o te lo prestan.<br />
Junto a Recepción encontrarás un pequeño Snack Bar donde tomar un café, o comer algo ligero. Lo que para mí no tiene precio es poder comer comida española en pleno centro de Londres. ¿sabéis lo que es tomar pan con tomate como aperitivo? ¿o tomarte una tostada con aceite, jamón y tomate por las mañanas?. Sinceramente, y como diría el anuncio de MasterCard, no tiene precio!! El restaurante está en la planta -1.<br />
El wifi es de pago, aunque muy cerca de Recepción existen dos ordenadores con internet gratuito para sus clientes. Esto es inconcebible hoy en día en una ciudad como Londres…</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">En Londres puedes encontrar tantas diversiones como quieras: monumentos, museos, restaurantes, etc… A grandes rasgos os daré algunos consejillos de los lugares que considero fundamentales:</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">-Big Ben: mítica torre con uno de los relojes más conocidos del mundo.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">-Abadía de Westminster: simplemente genial, merece la pena perderte por ella y pasear por los alrededores. Junto al Big Ben.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">-Museo de Cera (Madame Tussaud): todos los famosos tienen su sitio en este famoso museo. Algo caro pero merece la pena.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">-Eye of London: es la noria desde la que se divisa Londres entero. Los días con buena climatología se puede ver incluso Windsor (a 40 Km. de la ciudad).</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">-Cambio de la Guardia en el Palacio de Buckingham. Suele ser a las 11.00 hrs, pero dependiendo si es invierno o verano cambian los días. Mejor consultar antes y llegar con tiempo.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">-British Museum: es increíble ver la cantidad de antigüedades que se concentran aquí. Momias, trozos del Partenón… impresionante!</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">-Picadilly Circus: una de las plazas más concurridas de la ciudad. No te la pierdas de noche con sus famosos neones al más puro estilo neoyorquino.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">-China Town: a tan solo unos minutos a pie de Picadilly, una vez que te adentras en este barrio parecerá que habrás cambiado de ciudad…</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">-Covent Garden: también se puede ir a pie desde Picadilly aunque tienes una parada propia más cercana. Es una zona llena de bares y cafeterías donde se puede echar un buen rato disfrutando de un ambiente incomparable.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">-Mercadillos de Camden Town y Notting Hill: cada uno con su estilo propio. En Camden encuentras quizás más ropa alternativa y prendas de ante y cuero durante los meses de invierno. Si te gustan las antigüedades, Notting Hill es tu mercadillo.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">-Compras: Sin duda alguna las tiendas de mayor renombre se encuentran en Regent Street, Bond Street y las calles anexas. Como curiosidad y para los que le guste Abercrombie &#38; Fitch, deciros que la única tienda que hay en Europa está en Savile Street, que es la continuación de Vigo Street, según caminas desde Picadilly y hasta Langham Place.<br />
Por supuesto, no puedes dejar de hacer una visita a los famosos Almacenes Harrods.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">-Torre de Londres: Junto al famoso puente de color azul, podréis acceder al recinto de la Torre de Londres. Un recinto muy bien cuidado, con muchas zonas verdes y varios edificios que representan diversas salas, todas ellas muy ligadas a la historia de la ciudad y los logros de sus tropas militares. En una de las salas podréis ver las famosas “Joyas de la Corona”.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">-Hyde Park: el pulmón de la ciudad. Todo un clásico. Similar a los grandes parques de las capitales como el Retiro de Madrid y el Central Park de nueva York. Los días soleados es muy relajante pasear o hacer deporte en el parque.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Hay millones de cosas más para ver y hacer en Londres, pero con estas tienes para empezar…</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>Lo Peor:</strong> Quizás lo pequeña que eran las habitaciones individuales (sobre todo la 526) y que el wifi no fuera gratis.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>Valoración Calidad-Precio:</strong> 8/10</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:#888888;"><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Volvería a este Hotel:</span></strong></span> SI</p>
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The airplane was repaired, set off again for the flight and reached London Gatwick with a delay of 2 hours.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-37284688_ITM" target="_blank">EMERGENCY AFTER FLIGHT LEFT AIRPORT.</a></p>
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