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Aruba rises to No 2 on TripAdvisor's best beaches in the world
Aruba's most famous strip, the idyllic Eagle Beach and Palm Beach, has just climbed to No2 in the annual 'Top Beach Destinations In The World' as voted by TripAdvisor's users, the world's largest travel review site.

Denmark goes pink
In 2012, the Giro d'Italia has its northernmost starting point ever, when the opening stages of the world's toughest bicycle race take place in Denmark 5-7 May. The bicycle loving Danes will kick off the cycling party with an array of fun happenings and side events.

Campsites with spas are on the menu for families in France
French holiday specialist siblu will pamper campers in 2012 with the launch of health and wellbeing facilities at holiday villages across France.
Cheapflights.co.uk rocks to the tunes of Europe's best music festivals
With festival season fast approaching Cheapflights.co.uk advises travellers that now is the time to book flights to ensure the best deals to Europe’s greatest gigs.

Holland in full bloom
Her Royal Highness Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands will officially open the Floriade 2012 on 04 April. Staged only once every ten years at a changing location in Holland, the Floriade World Horticultural Expo will open its doors to the public on 05 April 2012.

Grab the chance to work in conservation in South Australia
The South Australian Tourism Commission, working in association with STA Travel and Tourism Australia, is offering travellers the chance to win a job as a conservation assistant on Kangaroo Island.
Croatia turns up the volume this summer
With a Glastonbury hiatus this year, festivalgoers can breathe easy – there is no need to go without! Swap your wellies for flip flops and head to Croatia for the ultimate summer festival fix.

Storks, swamps and hot springs - Seek out secret Zambia
Aspiring explorers will need to be quick to secure a place on a new escorted Zambia expedition with one of the country's leading guides, being offered by The Zambezi Safari and Travel Company.

Excellent spring snow conditions in St Moritz
After one of the best seasons in years, St Moritz is reporting excellent spring snow conditions making it an ideal destination for a family ski break at Easter.

Angry Birds to land in Finnish theme park
This summer, the world's first Angry Bird themed visitor attraction will open in Tampere, Finland. As part of Särkänniemi Adventure Park, Angry Bird Land will promise an 'interactive entertainment experience' where 'the physical and the virtual world combine' with children and families in mind.

Park Holidays serves up £59.00 "taster" holidays
Thousands of £59.00 short breaks in March are being put up for grabs by one of Britain's largest holiday park groups, Park Holidays UK.

Take the trip of a lifetime on the Via Francigena
If you are looking for a trip with a point of difference then walking the ancient pilgrimage route of The Via Francigena, which links Canterbury to Rome, could be for you.

Behind the scenes of top racecourse stables with The Montpellier Chapter
To mark the Cheltenham Gold Cup Festival on Friday 16 March, The Montpellier Chapter has launched a behind the scenes horse racing experience.

Spring Bank Holiday season in the New Forest
As the mornings and evening get lighter and warmer heralding the arrival of spring, we can also look forward to the plethora of Bank Holidays which accompany the approach to summer – including the extra Queen’s Jubilee date this year – and the option of a long weekend to the New Forest without using up precious annual leave.

Diving (or not) in the Paradise of Bali
Most divers tend to head straight for Komodo or Raja Ampat and often overlook Bali which in addition to being a great dive destination for all levels of ability, has lots of non-diving activities (perfect if a partner doesn’t dive) to say nothing of its tropical beaches.