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For travellers interested in military and maritime history, or those just looking to see majestic vessels porting in one of the world’s largest cities and cultural capitals, the New York Fleet Week offers a breathtaking experience for admirers of the naval vessels.

The annual display of the various US ships has been held since 1984 and serves, in conjunction with the country’s observance of Memorial Day, to honour the fallen in its Navy and Marine Corps.

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As a growing destination for European travels, the Croatian coastal town of Dubrovnik continues to expand its appeal with diversified options in accommodation, food and now transport.

According to the Croatian National Tourist Office in London, a new cable car ride will be opening in the seaside town in coming weeks, offering spectacular panoramic views over the ancient city, which is steeped in history dating back to the times of Roman colonisation.

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While comedy lovers may know Edinburgh best for its Fringe Festival and other associated cultural celebrations taking place each August, organisers of the Leith Festival are seeking to raise awareness of the events taking place next month in the northerly district of the Scottish capital.

According to Edward Whelan of listings magazine The Skinny, this year’s programme “is somewhat eclectic, somewhat predictable … but with many great shows around you should browse the line up with care.”

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Long haul flights are continuing to grow in popularity as British travellers seek out exotic destinations this summer, according to the latest findings from a flight comparison website.

While holidays in Spain are still the top choices for most Brits heading abroad, with Alicante, Malaga and Palma being the three most searched-for destinations on Skyscanner for summer 2010, all the new entries to this year’s top 10 list are long haul flights, indicating changing trends compared to last year.

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One sector of the travel industry that has remained strong despite the global recession is religious tourism, with a number of faith-based events drawing international crowds this year, such as the Oberammergau Passion Play in Germany.

The landmark event takes place every 10 years in the town of Oberammergau, near Munich, and has been performed regularly since 1634 to honour a pact with God made by the villagers for sparing them from the Black Death that was laying waste to Europe at the time.

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While many international visitors will be taking flights to Cape Town over the next few months to attend World Cup events, one travel writer has urged visitors interested in experiencing the city’s offerings to wait until after the crowds have left.

Writing for the Telegraph, Francisca Kellett explained that those visiting the South Africa city after the World Cup is over will be able to enjoy its improved infrastructure and facilities, without having to deal with the crowds and more expensive prices.

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Despite concerns that the harsh winter may have harmed plant growth this spring, organisers of the Chelsea Flower Show have announced that this year’s event will still go ahead, and has been the fastest selling in more than 20 years.

BBC News reports that all tickets to the London event sold out 11 days prior to the show, which takes place this week from 25 to 29 May at the Royal Hospital. More than 15,000 people are expected to attend the sell-out event, with special interest being given to the exhibition gardens that, this year, follow the theme of ‘community’.

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