Anna Maria Island

We have recently added three new resorts on Anna Maria Island to our portfolio. We only find the very best apartments and condos for rent, so why not bag yourself a bargain and find out more by clicking on the images opposite.

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Delta and Northwest Merger Talks

Northwest Airlines has entered into formal merger discussions with Delta Air Lines and will look for another partner if Delta tries to merge with United Airlines instead, the chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee said in a newspaper interview.

U.S. Rep. Jim Oberstar confirmed the talks in an interview with the Star Tribune, saying he met with two Northwest executives Tuesday in his Washington office.

The Minnesota Democrat said Ben Hirst, Northwest's senior vice president of corporate affairs and administration, and Andrea Fischer Newman, Northwest's senior vice president of government affairs confirmed that Delta is considering both Northwest and United as options for a merger.

During the meeting, Oberstar said the executives talked about how a merger would yield cost savings and that the two carriers' route networks are complementary, with Northwest strong in the Pacific and with Delta with a major presence in the Atlantic.

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Virgin - Biofuel Trials

The first commercial aircraft to be powered by biofuel will fly next year in what could be a significant step towards airlines reducing their oil consumption and carbon dioxide emissions.

Virgin Atlantic is to announce today that one of its 747 jumbo jets will be used to demonstrate that biofuels can power an aircraft. The project, which includes Boeing and General Electric, the engine-maker, hopes to have the “green” jumbo airborne in 2008.

The airline and its partners are testing up to eight biofuels to determine which is most effective at altitude. Ethanol, which is becoming an increasingly popular alternative to petrol in cars, has been rejected because it does not burn well in thin-oxygen environments.

Virgin hopes that biofuel-powered aircraft could be operating commercially within five years, which could help to cut significantly the airline industry’s carbon dioxide emissions.

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Spa Holidays

Florida doesn’t follow tourism trends. It makes them. So, it’s no surprise that spa life, one of the fastest growing branches of tourism, is booming.

More than 100 major resort spas have sprung up throughout the state, appealing to a range of tastes, budgets and lifestyles, from clothing-optional to black-tie.

We have a top quality spa hotel for you to choose from where the service and facilities are first class. So....Put a spa package together with some excellent return fares from the UK and we can guarantee you a pampering!!!

The RITZ CARLTON Spa, Naples, Gulf Coast, Florida.
Rooms from £160 per night. Find out more.......

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Florida Primary To Count

Florida’s 2008 presidential primary is set for Jan. 29, leapfrogging several other states in a change that could dramatically alter the Republican and Democratic presidential nominating campaigns.

The move will put Florida's primary behind only the Iowa and Nevada caucuses and the New Hampshire primary and on the same day as South Carolina's Democratic primary.

Florida's early election could have huge implications in the Feb. 5 primaries scheduled in a dozen other states, including New York and California.

A win in Florida is such a big prize because the state is seen as a microcosm of the nation with its diverse population, so it shows how a candidate might do in other states. "The candidates who finish first in Florida would presumably be the strongest candidates the party could put up in the November election," said Merle Black, a politics professor at Emory University. "And in building momentum for a campaign, the candidates that do well in Florida would get intense media coverage leading into the next week's events in early February."

So, who do you think will win? Let us know how you think it will turn out.

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VIRGIN - HAND BAGGAGE RESTRICTIONS

From Monday 7th January, passengers travelling from London Heathrow and Manchester should note the revised hand baggage allowances below:

Important: If you are travelling from London Gatwick the one hand baggage rule still applies.

ECONOMY AND PREMIUM ECONOMY BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE
Only ONE item of cabin baggage per person will be allowed in the cabin and this must fit under the seat in front or in the overhead locker.The overall dimensions must not exceed 23 x 36 x 56 cm (approx 9 x 14 x 22 inches). 13lb / 6 kg in weight must be used as the guidline for maximum weight allowance.

UPPER CLASS CABIN BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE
Upper Class passengers are permitted two pieces of hand baggage individual dimensions not to exceed 23 x 36 x 56 cm (approx 9 x 14 x 22 inches) and 17lb / 8kg in weight, total combined weight of 35lb / 16kg.

ADDITIONAL CABIN ITEMS PERMITTED
In addition to the cabin baggage allowance, the following personal items may be carried on board:

A handbag, pocketbook or purse i.e. which is appropriate to normal travelling dress and is not being used as a container for the transportation of articles which could otherwise be regarded as baggage.
An overcoat or wrap.
An umbrella (pointed or/and sharp prohibited) or walking stick.
A small camera and/or pair of binoculars.
A reasonable amount of reading matter for the flight.Infants food for consumption in flight.
A small amount of duty free goods.

LAPTOPS
If you have a laptop then it is preferable that you take this with you as cabin baggage. The laptop must meet the cabin baggage requirement. It is permissible for you to remove the actual laptop from the carrying case to meet this requirement.

Liquid and gel restrictions still apply

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VIRGIN ATLANTIC SUPER DEALS

We have some great deals for you on Virgin Atlantic fares from the UK to the USA.
Visit our flight enquiry page and let us take the strain of finding the right fare at the right price.

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