Issue 153
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Top five Easter breaks
26th February 2007
New York, USA
This Easter break is your chance to take a bite of the Big Apple before the summer, when prices, temperature, and tourist numbers soar.
There are bargain flights for £150+tax, and accommodation from £13.00+pppn to be found at the Travelshop in Fulton House.
Seville, Spain
April is a great time to visit this typically Spanish city, with the week long shindig that is Feria de Abril involving parades, flamenco, and wild parties.
There's also the big Easter celebration of Semana Santa with its hundreds of processions, traditional dress and singing. With Ryan Air flying Stanstead to Seville return for just £37.19, including taxes, there's no excuse for missing the fiesta.
Mahdia, Tunisia
Proclaimed the capital of Tunisia in 921. The Mahdia of today is that of fisherman mending their nets, silk weavers in the Rue Sidi Jaber and one of the finest beaches in Tunisia.
From £189.00 per person This is a great value deal for half board in a 4* hotel, located directly on the beach, and flights from Birmingham, Gatwick, Manchester. Saving up to 51%, from Lastminute.com
Borovets, Bulgaria
The oldest Bulgarian winter resort with a history from 1896! Todays Borovets is the biggest and most modern resort in Bulgaria From £199.00 per person Including flights from Birmingham and 7 nights half board in a 2* hotel.
With optional "learn to ski" packages at £155 for 6 days ski school, lift pass, and ski & boot rental. Lastminute.com
Prague, Czech Rep.
Now one of the most popular cities in Europe with truly beautiful buildings and bargain-price beer. Its compact medieval centre is a maze of cobbled lanes, ancient courtyards, dark passages and churches beyond number, all watched over by an 1100-year-old castle.
From £195.00 per person With flights and 3 nights in a central 3* hotel Expedia.com
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