Zante vs. Malia: Which one is right for you?

Zante vs. Malia: Which one is right for you?

The rite of passage that is the “lads/lasses holiday” isn’t a new thing, hell it isn’t even a new thing to write about. Television shows like Sun, Sea and Suspicious Parents and films like The Inbetweeners Movie have brought the … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 16, 2012 by in Greece Tagged , , , , ,

Egypt within Popular Music

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“Eternity was in our lips and yes, bliss in our brows bent” said William Shakespeare in his 1623 tragedy Antony and Cleopatra. Egypt, well more specifically romantic notions of its ancient past, has always leant itself to reference and tales … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 14, 2012 by in Egypt Tagged , ,

Weekly Travel News

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This week, the building of a Chinese village in Wales has been vetoed and the advice from currency experts is to buy your holiday Euros now – it is Beat the Brochure’s look at the weekly travel news of course! … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 13, 2012 by in Weekly Travel News Tagged ,

5 Royally Awesome Jubilee Jaunts

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The Queen’s Jubilee is fast approaching and for many it’s an enjoyable excuse to make the most of an extra few days off work! Unless you plan to celebrate with the guest of honour herself in London, it’s a great … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 11, 2012 by in Canary Islands, Greece, Spain Tagged , , ,

The Strange Food of Portugal

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We all associate Portugal with fresh fish and that very hot Piri Piri sauce but if you fancy yourself as a bit of a vampire then several of Portugal’s delicacies might be your favourites! On your cheap Portugal holiday eat … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 9, 2012 by in Portugal Tagged , ,

Going Extreme in Spain

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If you’re an extreme sports junkie then you won’t be happy unless you have something exhilarating to do on your cheap holiday to Spain. As many of the usual holiday destinations in Spain are on the coasts, you can be … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 7, 2012 by in Spain Tagged , ,

Weekly Travel News

London

This week, we take a look at the news that London has been named the greatest city on earth and the quite brilliant news that Virgin has launched a Richard Branson shaped ice cube… The views of tourists are always … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 6, 2012 by in Weekly Travel News Tagged ,

Your complete guide to holidaying in Egypt

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The exotic appeal of Egyptian holidays shows no sign of slowing down. Here are some tips about preparing for and enjoying your visit to this magical North African country: Visas No Visa needed for tourist destinations like Sharm El Sheikh … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 4, 2012 by in Egypt Tagged ,

Drinking: The Origin of Sayings

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A holiday is a perfect time to get acquainted with many things; sun, sea, sand… and alcohol. For better or for worse there’s nothing us Brits love more than drinking ourselves into a stupor when there’s an ocean and no … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 2, 2012 by in Food & Drink Tagged , , , ,

Getting acquainted with Ancient Egyptian Gods

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The first great civilisation, the Ancient Egyptians were pioneering in many of their practices and discoveries and, like many civilisations, used gods as a means of understanding the cosmos. These deities all came with mythical back stories that helped shape … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 30, 2012 by in Egypt Tagged , , ,

Weekly Travel News

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Canada pips the UK in the New York visitor league table and Virgin Atlantic announce a new ‘upper class’ cabin for the rich – it’s this weeks travel news! With rising unemployment, a double dip recession and a summer of … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 29, 2012 by in Weekly Travel News Tagged ,

3 New York Souvenirs You Must Buy On Your Trip

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New York is a great town for visitors because it has so many things to offer each and every person. If you love the city and have a great time exploring it you probably want to remember your trip by … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 27, 2012 by in City Breaks, USA City Breaks Tagged ,

Vote for Beat the Brochure in the Battle of the Blogs 2012!

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Here at Beat the Brochure HQ we were delighted to see that our own humble blog – which has been built up over the past months with pure blood, sweat and tears – has been pitched in a battle to … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 26, 2012 by in General Tagged ,

The Traditional Languages of Bali

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Bahasa Indonesia translates to Indonesia language in English, and is the language that unites all of this Southeast Asian nation, including Bali. While there are many other native and tribal languages throughout Indonesia, a large number of its residents speak … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 26, 2012 by in General Tagged ,

The A – Z of Family Holidays

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Welcome to the A –Z of family holidays; a run-down of the essentials, some money saving tips and generally fun ideas to ensure you get the best from your next family holiday! So without further ado…. A is for Advance … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 25, 2012 by in Family Travel Tagged ,

The World’s Best Carnivals

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Mention the world carnival and immediately you will get an image of a poorly constructed float hastily put together by the local church group hobbling along the high street once a year. But is this really what carnivals are like … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 23, 2012 by in Canary Islands, USA Deep South Tagged , , , , ,

Weekly Travel News

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With the economic doom and gloom, many places are taking to desperate measures to attract new visitors. Whilst this could be by investing heavily in new attractions or accommodation options, one tiny Spanish village has shown that sometimes all that … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 22, 2012 by in Weekly Travel News Tagged ,