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n Vermont tourism plans dedicated UKweb site



Vermont Tourism is to launch a Web site dedicated to UK visitors within the month. The site, www.vermont-uk.com, will supply visitors with important holiday planning information including flight details and UK tour operators featuring Vermont.



n grand dorado group efteling bonus ticket



Gran Dorado Group is offering three tickets to Efteling theme park for the price of two to guests staying at any of their holiday villages this year. The offer is available between April 20 and October 29 and the tickets are paid for though tour operators.



n portugal tourist numbers rise to 11.6m in 1999



Portuguese tourism numbers continue to increase with early numbers showing 11.6m tourists visited in 1999. The UK inbound market is expected to show an increase of 3%-5% on the 1.65m who visited in 1998. Hotel capacity increased 4.8% over 1998.



n chessington prepares for beanoland



Beanoland is opening at Chessington World of Adventures from April 5 to October 29. The park includes theme rides, shows and interactive water features with 9.30am through 1pm daily reserved exclusively for families. Entry prices are £19.50 adults, £15.50 children, under four years go free, £59 family tickets.


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