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• Hotels.com US recommends reading Elliott Blog to know how to find great summer travel deals.

• LDN shares a link to a Time Out article on lidos, ponds and outdoor swimming pools in London, UK.

• TallinnCity invites

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Seeing the Tour de France live – even for just a few stages – isn’t like any other vacation. There’s a lot of traveling involved, a lot of waiting around, and a lot of unpredictability!

My mom and I have spent… read full article

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The city of Dresden was once associated with all things cultural and has been referred to as ‘the Florence of the North

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As patronising at that moniker may be it gives you some idea of the artistic renown in which the… read full article

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For some reason, which is unknown to me, the German state of Saxony has been mostly ignored by tourists, except for those to venture to Dresden.

Almost all of those who do visit the state are Germans, international… read full article

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Saxony is the place to visit if you want to see some of the most beautiful castles in Germany.

With plenty of fairytale-like castles,  Renaissance and Baroque palaces, fascinating monasteries, impressive fortresses and lovely gardens,  Saxony is a great travel destination for… read full article

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Tags:  Germany, hotels, romance

While it may seem like global jihadists, over protective governments and unscrupulous airlines all conspire these days to make the life of a traveller as difficult as possible, this is not actually true.

Flying is almost certainly going to remain a high stress activity for… read full article

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For most people a guide of how to behave when abroad is not necessary, respect for local customs that are different to the ones you are used to at home is natural and acceptance of other ways of life is part of your… read full article

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Despite a very long and tumultuous history, the island of Corfu, Greece, has seen a wide array of different cultures and nations seeking to claim this island as its own.

From the physical appearance of the island as well as its many historical… read full article

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Tags:  Greece, nightlife

Check out last month’s most popular travel articles on the Venere Travel Blog:

1. Top 3 China Beach Resorts

A review of  the most beautiful beach resorts in China:  the gambling city of Macau with its exciting nightlife and casinos, the seaside resort of Hainan… read full article

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Tags:  beach, Greece

The ideal combination of culture, history, and the ocean can be found on the island of Sardinia, the second largest island in the Mediterranean Sea.

The landscape is dotted with thousands of stone structures, proving how steeped in history… read full article

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Tags:  food, Italy, restaurants, vegetarian

While the islands of Greece are more orientated towards sun, sea and sand type holidays, the city of Athens is a treasure trove of archaeological riches that will satisfy both those with a serious fascination and those with a more casual interest.

The

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Tags:  culture, Greece

• The Italian Show tweets about Italy’s National Holocaust Museum being expected to open in Rome in 2012.

• Air France US recommends a trip to Marseille, France, for the city’s great food, wine and weather.

• Adrian Reynolds found a good Persian restaurant in Milan, Italy.

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Travel Industry News

Watch the CNBC video of  Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of Expedia Inc, talking about summer travel trends.

Travel Inspired By Michael Jackson

Travel blogger Amanda Kendle lists the places to visit on a Michael Jackson tribute trip around the world, from Madame Tussauds in London to the pop… read full article

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Tags:  kids, Madrid, travel industry

Located in the Mediterranean Sea about 80 km (50 miles) off the coast of Spain, Ibiza is part of the Spanish Balearic Islands and attracts large numbers of visitors to its well-known summer club parties.

Despite the fact that the… read full article

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Tags:  Ibiza, nightlife, Spain

Is there more to San Francisco, California, than warm weather and beautiful people? You bet there is! Read on to discover some enchanting fun facts.

1. A city of many names

San Francisco was originally called Yearba Buena, a Spanish name meaning “good… read full article

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