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A travel critic has praised Malaga as a leading holiday destination for weekend breaks this winter.

The Daily Mirror’s Iain Mayhew called Malaga “one of Spain’s most attractive and underrated cities,” and believes that more holidaymakers should embrace its unique offerings.

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A travel critic has published a list of the ten most exhilarating touring holidays across the USA, for travellers looking to explore the nation’s most iconic rotes and destinations.

The Mirror’s travel editor Gill Williams offers her recommendations for the top road trips across North America, and it may come as no surprise that the famous Route 66 comes top of the list. To drive down the iconic road that takes in eight separate US states across its 2,448 mile length, tourists can rent a car in Chicago and head off from Grant Park, where the route officially begins, travelling all the way to Los Angeles on the other side of the country.

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With another one million tickets to next year’s World Cup going on sale from Johannesburg, Africans are being encouraged to support the events and buy their tickets now.

Sowetan reports that 700,000 tickets have already been sold for the 2010 football World Cup, which kicks off next summer in South Africa. Ticket sales are expected to be competitive, but at the third ticketing phase launch in Johannesburg this week, the event’s Local Organising Committee chief executive, Danny Jordan, said that Africans need to support their continent by not leaving their ticket purchases until the last minute.

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Visitors to San Francisco could soon be able to climb and explore the structure of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge.

The San Francisco Chronicle reports that officials in charge of the famous bridge are considering opening up its off-limits undersides and encouraging tourists to climb its cables and ride lifts to the top of its towers, provided this did not interfere with construction work.

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For family ski holidays on a budget, skiers are being advised to book now to enjoy low season rates in the week before Christmas at some of the world’s finest resorts.

The Telegraph reports that the week before Christmas is the only time that the winter school holidays coincide with low season prices, making it the perfect time for family holidays in leading Alpine ski destinations when the slopes are less busy.

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Next week will see the Queen paying her first state visit to Bermuda in 14 years, to celebrate its 400th anniversary as a British outpost. The island is still popular among holidaymakers looking for an idyllic and traditional experience overseas.

The Mail Online reports that the Caribbean island evokes a sense of nostalgia for the British culture of the Fifties among many – despite the year-round sunshine, warm Atlantic waters and tropical beaches that serve to make Bermuda a popular escape from the British climate each winter.

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A new poll has named Barcelona the number one holiday destination in Europe, for the range of experiences the city offers to travellers of all budgets.

The Catalonian capital placed first in a poll of 10,000 holidaymakers conducted by OnePoll, aimed at discovering the favourite holiday destination in Europe. A spokesperson for the research company explained: “It’s ideal because it’s not too far away for many Europeans, and just a short flight away for us Brits, which makes for a perfect weekend break.”

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