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The Egyptian resort destination of Sharm el Sheikh – located on the Red Sea – has become rightly known as a popular destination for clear, sunny skies and golden-sand beaches, but according to one travel writer, that’s not all the outpost in North Africa is good for.

“There is no getting away from the fact that Sharm, as it is known, is unapologetically brash and glitzy, rising like its dazzling Middle Eastern cousin Dubai from the desert,” Sebastian Lander wrote for the Daily Mail. “But that’s not the end of the story.”

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Couples looking to plan pre-nuptial celebrations are increasingly taking to the skies, looking for the ultimate location to travel with friends and family to engage in festivities before the ceremony, and Cancun has taken off as a go-to destination.

Holidays in Cancun have seen a rise in popularity due to the trips, which often include both a bridal party and friends of the groom service as well.

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There’s a new way to get around the always-impressive emirate of Dubai. Water taxi services have launched in the city, offering holidaymakers a stylish way to get to and from attractions, events and their accommodations.

Holidays in Dubai, a city which has become synonymous with ingenuity through its land reclamation for resorts, as well as its increasingly impressive urban skyline, can now benefit from water travel on Dubai Creek.

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Destinations across the European continent will likely gain a little more lustre over the next year, as prices have been reported to be falling throughout European nations. British tourists stand specifically to benefit, as sterling has strengthened against the euro.

In its recent Family Holiday Report, the Post Office found that prices would be lessened in destinations across the board in 2010, comparing a number of holiday purchases in 12 European destinations. The research focused on beach holidays in the destinations chosen.

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The Hungarian capital of Budapest has a long and storied history – as well as the monuments and attractions to back it up – but the city has only recently begun to attract the attention of Britons seeking short breaks in the continent.

According to Karin Jones of the Hungarian National Tourist Office, holidays in Hungary, and especially the capital city, offer tourists a wealth of activities during their travels, and also present a cost-conscious alternative to city breaks in other Western European cities.

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If you have a sweet tooth, you may have considered it already, but the International Currency Exchange has recently recommended that travellers can gauge their holiday spending this summer based largely on the price of ice cream in their chosen destination.

According to this refreshment-based assessment, analysts have found that Bulgaria and Croatia rank among the best-value holiday destinations for this summer, especially benefitting Britons with a favourable exchange rate with sterling in each country.

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A recently opened exhibit at New York City‘s Museum of Modern Art (MoMa) highlights a new side of artist Henri Matisse, widely regarded as one of the most influential and respected artists of the 20th century.

Art lovers on holidays in New York will be able to catch a glimpse of work from one of the artist’s lesser-known periods in an event entitled: “Matisse: Radical Invention: 1913-1917″. The MoMa exhibit showcases a different style from the modernist maestro, with his trademark bright colours absent and the works displaying a geometric quality.

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The Czech Republic capital of Prague has long been popular as a short haul holiday destination for travellers of all backgrounds looking to soak up a little of the culture of Eastern Europe. However, one company hopes to make travels around the city a bit easier with an all-in-one sightseeing pass.

Travellers on city breaks in Prague would particularly benefit from the card, as it would take the hassle out of visiting many of the city’s most treasured landmarks, including the Old Town Hall, Prague Castle and many others. Certain museums and other historical attractions in Prague would also be included in the pass.

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