South African Airways (SAA) on Wednesday reinstated flights to Blantyre, Malawi.

The flights were reinstated following urgent runway repairs and maintenance to Blantyre’s airport. The airline temporarily suspended flights to the area last Wednesday.

“SAA will be resuming three flights per week, of which one is operated on a supplementary basis, between Johannesburg and Blantyre from today [Wednesday], as per the normal schedule,” said SAA.

Airport strikes

Meanwhile, the SAA flight to Germany is expected to depart to Munich on Thursday as per the normal schedule following the announcement of a pending ground handler strike affecting Frankfurt and Munich.

“The airline wishes to further advise customers that although SA260 departing tonight [Wednesday] 8:30pm to Frankfurt, and SA264 departing 9:20pm to Munich will depart as per the normal schedule, customers will be able to disembark on arrival, but the baggage and cargo on these flights are expected to be offloaded as from 2:30pm and subsequently delivered to customers,” said the airline.

Customers with onward connections from Frankfurt and Munich may be affected due to the non-availability of aircraft positioning during the strike period. They will be rebooked, or should they wish to do so, find other ways of transport such as by train, or car.

With regard to onward connections, passengers are advised to contact the operating carrier during the day to check flight availability while customers without Schengen visas will have to remain in the transit area.

Customers can visit SAA’s website for more information on: http://www.flysaa.com and click (at the top of the page) on the travel advisory: “Strikes at Frankfurt and Munich airports”. - SAnews.gov.za

Dublin student Kelly McCabe from Scoil Carmel Junior National School was named the overall winner of the sixth annual Doodle 4 Google competition. Beating off tough competition from 74 regional finalists, Kelly’s winning doodle will now be seen by millions of users when it appears on the Google Ireland homepage this Wednesday March 26th. Eight... Read More2014 Doodle 4 Google Champion Crowned is a post from: ArtnSpire

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London 2014 – British contemporary self-taught artist, former ballet dancer and esteemed stuntwoman Maxine Shivling, is pleased to announce her debut art collection ‘The Shivlings’, which features contemporary wall art for homes and interior spaces. Available for the first time on the launch website, this captivating collection of decorated pen and ink prints for sale... Read MoreThe Shivlings by Maxine Shivling is a post from: ArtnSpire

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Toyota will bring together four of its works Le Mans race cars at a single event for the first time at the 2014 Goodwood Festival of Speed in June. Charting the progress from the TS010 of early 1990s through to this season’s contender, the new TS040 Hybrid, which will be unveiled on 27 March, the [...] Toyota to 2014 Goodwood Festival Of Speed is a post from: Auto n Spire
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Mbombela - Operations in the Kruger National Park are back to normal following floods which caused havoc in the park for the first two weeks of March.

South African National Parks (SANParks) spokesman Reynold Thakhuli on Tuesday said that all facilities which had been closed, excluding the S64 road in the north and the Wolhuter and Boesman Trails camp in the south, were now operational.

“All the bush camps, walking trails, picnic spots and gravel roads are deemed safe enough to be used by our clients. We are happy to be able to welcome them back,” said Thakhuli.

The reopened bush camps are Talamati, Biyamiti, Sirheni, Shimuwini, Balule and Bateleur, while the trails camps are Olifants and Nyalalaland.

Areas in the south of the Kruger received as much as 300mm of rain during the first 10 days of March, resulting in overflowing rivers which forced the closure of bridges, camps and roads.

“All clients who had cancellations need to get in contact with the SANParks reservations department on reservations@sanparks.org or 012 428 9111,” said Thakuli.

Flooding in Mpumalanga, Limpopo, Gauteng, North West and KwaZulu-Natal caused the deaths of 32 people, and displaced around 3 000 more. - SAnews.gov.za

Treetops Lodge and Estate – a New Zealand luxury resort near Rotorua – is getting a little wild with its guests, showcasing the rich food store found on the vast private 2500-acre wilderness estate. ‘Estate to Plate’ – a new premium 4WD safari experience – is a guided, hands-on gourmet journey hosted by Treetops’ gamekeepers [...]Experience wild fare at Treetops Lodge is a post from: New Zealand Travel


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New Zealand’s love affair with cricket hits an all-time high, as the country celebrates 12 months to go until the opening match of the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup. Countdown clocks started ticking in the seven host cities around New Zealand as giant cricket balls were rolled out to show the world that a warm [...]
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Enjoy a luxury escape at The Falcondale Hotel, deep in the heart of the unspoilt Welsh countryside.

The hotel, and its 14-acres of pleasure gardens, is located just outside the university town of Lampeter and is within a stone’s throw of Cardigan Bay’s spectacularly beautiful beaches and the wild uplands of the Cambrian mountains.

The Italianate mansion has been in the hands of Chris and Lisa Hutton since 2000, and offers 18 individually designed bedrooms, many of which have stunning views over the grounds and the surrounding countryside.

A fantastic Easter break kicks off with a delicious afternoon tea in the sitting room or on the terrace – featuring traditional Easter delights such as Simnel cake and Easter bunny shaped Welsh cakes.

Every evening, meals are lovingly prepared by chef, Michael Green, whose creative flair, and clever use of the finest local ingredients, has helped The Falcondale restaurant secure 2AA rosettes for seven consecutive years.

A full Welsh breakfast sets guests up for a day’s exploring in the local landscape.

A visit to Caehir Gardens, as seen on BBC’s Gardeners World and Channel 4’s Garden Party, perhaps, or a trip back in time at the fascinating National Trust property, Llanaerchaeron.

Walkers can get away from the crowds in the unspoilt Cambrian Mountains, or take a trip to the sea and and step out along the magnificent coastal path, keeping an eye open for Cardigan Bay’s famed porpoises, dolphins and seals.

Well-behaved pets are welcome at The Falcondale, so the family dog can benefit from acres of glorious countryside to romp in during daily walkies.

“We are looking forward to welcoming our guests for Easter, and providing them with a well--deserved break in fabulous surroundings,” says Lisa Hutton.

“We want guests to feel at home here, so the ambience we have created is relaxed and friendly, but the service we provide is always attentive and professional. Our chef creates outstanding food, and we know that this is one of the reasons why our guests come back to us time after time.”

*A three-night Easter break at The Falcondale costs £280 per person and includes a full Welsh breakfast every morning, a cream tea on either Sunday or Monday, as preferred, a gourmet dinner on two of the evenings of your stay, and a free OS map to help you explore the delights of the area.

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News comes from the award winning Musicport Festival of some of the wonderful and Mercury nominated artists that have been added to their line up. Musicport Festival 2014 17th – 19th October – Whitby Pavilion Complex, Whitby, North Yorkshire. http://www.musicportfestival.com Tel 01947 603475 Plans are well under way for this years Musicport Festival – voted [...]Musicport Festival Announce Artists is a post from: Global-Travels England


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After a long 12 month wait, the renovation of the world famous Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland, is finally complete, with the doors now officially reopened. The largest Olympic archive in the world has now been redesigned as a three level “Olympic Campus”, serving as a permanent tribute to everyone who has lived the Olympic […]Olympic Museum In Lausanne is a post from: Travel Switzerland


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