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Vietnam: The best things to do in Hue
This is a whistle-stop tour of Vietnam, so we're back to Dragon Air and a short trip to the cultural wonderland of Hue. If you have plenty of time, it's well worth considering travelling by Land. Trains are available and much cheaper, but they're a little less reliable and if you're after quality you're going to be disappointed. The up side is that you can truly appreciate the beauty of this country.
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Vietnam: The Highlights
Vietnam. I hear the name, and still can't quite believe I'm going. It's possibly my generation, but the name just conjures up the sounds of Cavatina from the Deer Hunter, the controversial war, harsh communism and 'that' image of a girl running from weapons of atrocity. I'm braced for impact. What looks like paddy fields rush past below on approach to the airport.
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Going on holiday is good for your health, new research shows
We have known it for a while and you don't need to be a scientist to know it but setting your Out Of Office and getting away from your job is extremely good for your health. A new study in the US has shown that by going on holiday or holiday you lower your risk of heart attack and depression.
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The Canary Islands: La Gomera
Year round sunshine and heat, a rainforest capped volcano and a clifftop hotel. Just some of the wonders awaiting to be enjoyed as you set off to La Gomera! With near daily flights to the four main Canary Islands and no direct flights to La Gomera, it's not surprising that it's stayed off the radar and hidden for so long. However this just adds to the adventure of the largest of the western Canaries.
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The best winter sun holidays
It is time to start planning that winter holiday now to ensure you do not become one of the unfortunate people to be down in the dumps this winter. So without further ado, here is our rundown of the best winter sun holidays and destinations you should be thinking of escaping to in the coming months.
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The Top Things To Do In Las Vegas: A Three Day Guide
This desert metropolis in the heart of America welcomes you to the Gambling Centre of the world with wide arms and a happy smile. Even the notorious American border force are jovial and engage in light hearted conversation as they pass you through, no doubt realising their success relies on your happiness.
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Uganda Gay Pride shut down for the second time
It is an ongoing fight in many African countries for the legalisation of homosexuality. Saturday marked the second LGBT rights campaign in Uganda on the first in August, was forcibly shut down by police. Although the second was also unsuccessful, it has raised more awareness worldwide. More than 100 people turned up but were forced to leave the pride celebration after police arrived at the scene.
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Top Things To Do In Los Angeles
Los Angeles is home to the nation's film industry and also considered to be one of the USA's best gay friendly places to visit. It is such a versatile city with so much to do and see.
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The best things to do in New York: Our Ultimate Guide
Friday Catch an early flight from Heathrow to New York. Arrive at lunchtime and check in to your choice of hotel or apartment. Getting to Manhattan from JFK is simple - take the Air Train to Jamaica and then the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) to Penn Station in the heart of the city and right by Madison Square Garden. Start your afternoon leisurely by getting your bearings.
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The best rooftop bars in New York
Where better to enjoy a rooftop cocktail than in the city that never sleeps, New York. Here's the OutOfOffice.com run down of our tried and tested best rooftop bars in New York. Salon De Ning New Yorkers aplenty visit Salon de Ning so you know it must be on point.
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#GetOutOfOffice with OutOfOffice.com
Our friends over at Virgin Atlantic have launched their own campaign which appears to pay homage to yours truly. #GetOutOfOffice echoes our company sentiments perfectly - you shouldn't feel chained to a desk ever and exploring the world is one of life's joys. The reason we called the company OutOfOffice.com is because we subscribe to the mentality that being OOO is far more fun than being in the office.
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Egyptian authorities arrest members of LGBT community, claims magazine
It has been reported that the authorities in Egypt are arresting and detaining members of the LGBT community, having used gay dating apps to track down users. According to lifestyle magazine CairoScene, an unnamed source has said that the Egyptian police have made a "number of arrests". "It is possible to tell a user's position within a few hundred metres," the source added.
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