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Foreign & Commonwealth Office Home Most popular sections... Careers with the FCO Country Profiles FCO Strategy Foreign Embassies in the UK Latest News Links Travel Advice UK Embassies Overseas UKVisas i-uk.com The purpose of the FCO is to work for UK interests in a safe, just and prosperous world. We do this with some 16,000 staff, based in the UK and our overseas network of over 200 diplomatic offices. ANNIVERSARY OF INDIAN OCEAN TSUNAMI – MESSAGE FROM JACK STRAW(26/12/05) 'I would like to express the government's, and my own, sympathy to those who have suffered bereavement, injury or trauma due to the terrible events of Boxing Day 2004', said Jack Straw, in a statement issued on the anniversary of the Indian Ocean tsunami. More... 'THE CENTRAL ROLE THAT MUSLIMS PLAY IN THIS COUNTRY' - STRAW, LAUNCH OF HAJJ 2006(20/12/05) 'I believe that there is a shared sense of community in Britain', said Jack Straw, at the launch of the seventh Hajj Delegation. Mr Straw said that the Hajj 'highlights the extent to which we in Britain live in a truly multi-cultural multi-religious society' and is 'a symbol of the central role which Muslims play in the life of this country.' More... Travel Advice: Read the latest updates by country. Photos: See the updated photo library of FCO Ministers. Video: Watch the latest 'Know Before You Go' TV advertisement. BOXING DAY 2004 TSUNAMI ANNIVERSARY Our tsunami section has a large amount of information regarding the Boxing Day 2004 tsunami, including help for bereaved families and assistance for people thinking of visiting the area. The Foreign Secretary made a statement on 26 December, marking the anniversary of the Tsunami . EU BUDGET PLANS IN DETAIL The UK Presidency has published revised proposals on the Financial Perspectives 2007 - 2013, which have been agreed following the European Council meeting on 15-16 December. For more information visit the UK Presidency of the EU 2005 website. UK Trade & Investment - The Government organisation helping international businesses realise their potential. UKvisas - Delivering a modern visa service. Number Ten website. - The website of the Prime Minister, Tony Blair. -- Main switchboard/ General enquiries: 020 7008 1500 Services for Britons Overseas: 020 7008 0210 (office hours only) Travel advice: 0845 850 2829 (BT-4p per min, other networks vary) Visa enquiries: 020 7008 8438
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Austria,austria - Travel Photo Gallery U sername: P assword: R emember Me Car Hire Travel Insurance Airport Parking UK Cheap Accommodation Hotel Bookings Travellerspoint Travel Community Forums Blogs Destinations Accommodation Travel Help Reunions Tools Links Austria,austria - Travel Photo Gallery Travel Photography > Austria,austria - Travel Photo Gallery This Gallery Show as stream Size: XS S M Tags: austria Countries: Austria Count: 36 Photos Related Categories: landscapes vienna austria snow night buildings mountains Page 1 2 Next Northern Vienna Woods 1 Along our daily route from home to work. Date: 21 November 2005 Photographer: Hartwig Dellmour : gallery Country: Austria : gallery Tags: snow landscape vienna_woods Send as postcard Featured in the Austria Photo Gallery Sizes: XS | S | M | L The Prater Rollercoaster - Vienna - Austria Date: 31 October 2005 Photographer: Agnese P. : gallery Country: Austria : gallery Tags: skylines shadows Send as postcard Featured in the Austria Photo Gallery Sizes: XS | S | M | L Vienna Shadows Date: 29 October 2005 Photographer: Agnese P. : gallery Country: Austria : gallery Tags: skylines Send as postcard Featured in the Austria Photo Gallery Sizes: XS | S | M | L 'Hundertwasserhaus' Date: 13 October 2005 Photographer: Adelina Ong : gallery Country: Austria : gallery Send as postcard Featured in the Austria Photo Gallery Sizes: XS | S | M | L hofsburg Date: 13 October 2005 Photographer: Adelina Ong : gallery Country: Austria : gallery Send as postcard Featured in the Austria Photo Gallery Sizes: XS | S | M | L Karlskirche Date: 12 October 2005 Photographer: Adelina Ong : gallery Country: Austria : gallery Send as postcard Featured in the Austria Photo Gallery Sizes: XS | S | M | L parliament Date: 10 October 2005 Photographer: Adelina Ong : gallery Country: Austria : gallery Send as postcard Featured in the Austria Photo Gallery Sizes: XS | S | M | L Salzburg city Salzburg city from the fortress Date: 24 September 2005 Photographer: Pradis Maneesaeng : gallery Country: Austria : gallery Tags: landscapes buildings austria Send as postcard Featured in the Austria Photo Gallery Sizes: XS | S | M | L Hallstatt Date: 22 September 2005 Photographer: Pradis Maneesaeng : gallery Country: Austria : gallery Tags: landscapes mountains lakes hallstatt austria Send as postcard Featured in the Austria Photo Gallery Sizes: XS | S | M | L Hallstatt, AUSTRIA Date: 22 September 2005 Photographer: Pradis Maneesaeng : gallery Country: Austria : gallery Tags: landscapes mountains lakes Send as postcard Featured in the Austria Photo Gallery Sizes: XS | S | M | L Hallstat Salzkammergut, Austria Date: 17 May 2005 Photographer: Valerie N : gallery Country: Austria : gallery Send as postcard Featured in the Austria Photo Gallery Sizes: XS | S | M | L ST STEPHENS CATHEDRAL A view of the Cathedral through a narrow street in Vienna... Date: May 2005 Photographer: Anne Reinstein : gallery Country: Austria : gallery Tags: churches Send as postcard Featured in the Austria Photo Gallery Sizes: XS | S | M Austrian Ski Resort, Obertauern Date: 20 April 2005 Photographer: Kye Brown : gallery Country: Austria : gallery Tags: landscapes mountains snow Send as postcard Featured in the Austria Photo Gallery Sizes: XS | S | M | L Staapark in Winter Vienna, Austria Date: 19 January 2005 Photographer: Valerie N : gallery Country: Austria : gallery Send as postcard Featured in the Austria Photo Gallery Sizes: XS | S | M | L United Nartions, Vienna Vienna International Centre Date: 17 January 2005 Photographer: Valerie N : gallery Country: Austria : gallery Tags: buildings Send as postcard Featured in the Austria Photo Gallery Sizes: XS | S | M | L Sunrise in the Austrian Alps Taken on a company ski trip in the resort of Chamonix. I love the alps! Date: 2005 Photographer: Gregory Brine : gallery Country: Austria : gallery Tags: landscapes sunsets_and_sunrises mountains sky snow Send as postcard Featured in the Austria Photo Gallery Sizes: XS | S | M | L Hiking in Leoben Date: 2005 Photographer: Adam Smith : gallery Country: Austria : gallery Tags: landscapes mountains Send as postcard Featured in the Austria Photo Gallery Sizes: XS | S | M | L Evening in Spittal Parked for the night with lots of time on the hands. You need a hobby with this job. Date: 2005 Photographer: Jon Carlisle : gallery Country: Austria : gallery Send as postcard Featured in the Austria Photo Gallery Sizes: XS | S | M | L austrian alps Date: July 2004 Photographer: Emma Dean : gallery Country: Austria : gallery Tags: landscapes sky Send as postcard Featured in the Austria Photo Gallery Sizes: XS | S | M salzburg dom Date: July 2004 Photographer: Emma Dean : gallery Country: Austria : gallery Tags: churches salzburg Send as postcard Featured in the Austria Photo Gallery Sizes: XS | S | M CHURCH One of the dozen of churches we saw in Vienna. Date: May 2004 Photographer: Anne Reinstein : gallery Country: Austria : gallery Send as postcard Featured in the Austria Photo Gallery Sizes: XS | S | M GLORIETTE-SCHONBRUNN PALACE I called this Belvedere before, I just edited the title. This is the area called the Gloriette, opposite of Schonbrunn Palace which was supposed to be the "crowning touch" of the Palace. Date: May 2004 Photographer: Anne Reinstein : gallery Country: Austria : gallery Send as postcard Featured in the Austria Photo Gallery Sizes: XS | S | M Graz, Castle Tower Date: 2004 Photographer: Rich Perkins : gallery Country: Austria : gallery Send as postcard Featured in the Austria Photo Gallery Sizes: XS | S | M Salzbourg Salzbourg at night Date: 31 December 2003 Photographer: Andrea Spalla : gallery Country: Austria : gallery Send as postcard Featured in the Austria Photo Gallery Sizes: XS | S | M Graz River Theatre Date: 2003 Photographer: Rich Perkins : gallery Country: Austria : gallery Send as postcard Featured in the Austria Photo Gallery Sizes: XS | S | M Page 1 2 Next © 2002 - 2005 Travellerspoint Travel Community | Contact | FAQ | About | Terms | Site Map
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Airline Lingo and Air Travel Definitions You are here: About > Travel > Air Travel > Advice and Tips > Airline Lingo and Air Travel Definitions Travel Air Travel Essentials Save money on airfare Airline Seat Maps Airlines - details and phone numbers Frequent Flyer 411 Info about the 30 Busiest Airports Articles & Resources Book your trip Shopping & gift giving Airlines big/small/budget Airport Info/Shop/Stay/Play Travel Docs and Mileage Seat maps and Inflight Advice and Tips In the news + Travel Tools Safety / Security Job search and training Info/History Buffs Skydive, glide and more Destinations and Events Humor and fun Service Issues Buyer's Guide Luggage Digital SLR Cameras Children's books Portable DVD Players MP3 Players Forums Help FREE Newsletter Sign Up Now for the Air Travel newsletter! See Online Courses Search Air Travel Stay up to date! Email to a friend Print this page Most Popular Airline Phone Numbers Family emergencies - bereav... Paramount Airways Frequent Flyer - Air Tran Sun Country Airlines What's Hot Frequent Flyer - Singapore Jet2 Saving time checking in for... bmi baby Essential Philippines Related Topics Business Travel Budget Travel Hotels / Resorts / Inns The Language of Air Travel Defined - Main Page From Arlene Fleming , Your Guide to Air Travel . FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now! There is a different way of talking and writing in the air travel industry. The Air Travel Glossary takes those cryptic acronyms and airline-speak --- and defines them! Your Air Travel Guide wants to help make air travel lingo make sense. This list of airline industry terms and definitions is fairly comprehensive - if there are terms or odd looking acronyms that are not addressed here please let me know. In the meantime, take a look at the definitions for all things related to air travel! DEFINITIONS A - Bul Bu - Exc Ext - Int Inv - Off On - Sh St - Zu Topic Index | Email to a Friend Our Story | Be a Guide | Advertising Info | Work at About | Site Map | Icons | Help User Agreement | Ethics Policy | Patent Info. | Privacy Policy | Kids' Privacy Policy ©2005 About, Inc., A part of the New York Times Company . All rights reserved. Around About New Video iPod - Review POLL: Must-Have Gadgets VIDEO: Portable Gaming VIDEO: Choosing a TV Hugh Hefner's Life What's Hot Frequent Flyer - Singapore Jet2 Saving time checking in for... bmi baby Essential Philippines
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Cheap Travel Insurance | Travellerspoint U sername: P assword: R emember Me Car Hire Travel Insurance Airport Parking UK Cheap Accommodation Hotel Bookings Travellerspoint Travel Community Forums Blogs Destinations Accommodation Travel Help Reunions Tools Links Cheap Travel Insurance Travel Tools > Cheap Travel Insurance World Nomads is running a competition until December 31st 2005 with the following great prize valued at over AUD$4,000 for one lucky World Nomad. Click below for details!! Finding a good, but cheap travel insurance policy to suit your needs is one of the hardest stages in planning a trip overseas. Make no mistake though; insuring your trip is a MUST! In an attempt to help you in your research, we have taken the time to highlight one of the best value travel insurance policies available online, that of World Nomads. The policy is global and can be purchased with few restrictions regarding nationalities covered. The prices reflect both the efficiencies of the internet and the level of cover, which has been designed to meet the needs of young, adventurous, long-term travellers. Naturally, it can conveniently be purchased online, and changes and claims too can be made online; especially useful when you are travelling and don't want to wait until return to submit a claim! Recognizing the needs of independent, adventurous travellers the world over, their travel insurance covers your adventure, from bungee jumping in New Zealand to white-water rafting in Nepal or skiing in Colarado. World Nomads' policy also covers items like digital camera's, iPods and computers, items that many a traveller won't leave home without. The World Nomads travel insurance policy is underwritten by Allianz Australia and 24/7 global Emergency Assistance is provided by Mondial Assistance, the largest travel assistance company in the world, with over 35 call centres in 28 countries. We have highlighted some areas of coverage that this policy excels in but you are strongly recommended to read the Full Policy for a better understanding of this travel insurance. Note that prices are quoted in Australian dollars. Cheap Travel Insurance Chart * World Nomads Travel Insurance Medical Expenses AU $5,000,000 Emercency Dental AU $500 Cancellation Costs AU $10,000 Personal Liability AU $2,500,000 Standard Luggage / Personal Effects AU $2,500 AU $5,500 with World Nomads PLUS *** Item Limit AU $250 AU $1000 with World Nomads PLUS *** Excess AU $100 Cost per Year from AU $490 (US $404) ** Cost per Week from AU $74 (US $55) ** Age restrictions up to 65 years Nationality restrictions selected countries Claims procedure online More on the World Nomads Policy Full Policy Wording (PDF) Purchase * this chart serves as an EXAMPLE ONLY and is not legally binding. Please consult the insurers policy to determine exact coverage. ** coverage for travel to USA, Canada and Japan is charged at higher rates. *** World Nomads PLUS comes at an extra cost. There's a lot more to Travellerspoint than cheap travel insurance! Travel Destinations Guide • Budget Accommodation • Cheap Hotels • Youth Hostels • Bed & Breakfasts • Eurail Passes • • Free Travel Blog • Travel Photography • Hotel Reservations • Last Minute Hotels • Round the World Airfares • International SIM Cards © 2002 - 2005 Travellerspoint Travel Community | Contact | FAQ | About | Terms | Site Map
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Airline Lingo and Air Travel Definitions You are here: About > Travel > Air Travel > Advice and Tips > Airline Lingo and Air Travel Definitions Travel Air Travel Essentials Save money on airfare Airline Seat Maps Airlines - details and phone numbers Frequent Flyer 411 Info about the 30 Busiest Airports Articles & Resources Book your trip Shopping & gift giving Airlines big/small/budget Airport Info/Shop/Stay/Play Travel Docs and Mileage Seat maps and Inflight Advice and Tips In the news + Travel Tools Safety / Security Job search and training Info/History Buffs Skydive, glide and more Destinations and Events Humor and fun Service Issues Buyer's Guide Luggage Digital SLR Cameras Children's books Portable DVD Players MP3 Players Forums Help FREE Newsletter Sign Up Now for the Air Travel newsletter! See Online Courses Search Air Travel Stay up to date! Email to a friend Print this page Most Popular Airline Phone Numbers Family emergencies - bereav... Paramount Airways Frequent Flyer - Air Tran Sun Country Airlines What's Hot Frequent Flyer - Singapore Jet2 Saving time checking in for... bmi baby Essential Philippines Related Topics Business Travel Budget Travel Hotels / Resorts / Inns The Language of Air Travel Defined - Main Page From Arlene Fleming , Your Guide to Air Travel . FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now! There is a different way of talking and writing in the air travel industry. The Air Travel Glossary takes those cryptic acronyms and airline-speak --- and defines them! Your Air Travel Guide wants to help make air travel lingo make sense. This list of airline industry terms and definitions is fairly comprehensive - if there are terms or odd looking acronyms that are not addressed here please let me know. In the meantime, take a look at the definitions for all things related to air travel! DEFINITIONS A - Bul Bu - Exc Ext - Int Inv - Off On - Sh St - Zu Topic Index | Email to a Friend Our Story | Be a Guide | Advertising Info | Work at About | Site Map | Icons | Help User Agreement | Ethics Policy | Patent Info. | Privacy Policy | Kids' Privacy Policy ©2005 About, Inc., A part of the New York Times Company . All rights reserved. Around About New Video iPod - Review POLL: Must-Have Gadgets VIDEO: Portable Gaming VIDEO: Choosing a TV Hugh Hefner's Life What's Hot Frequent Flyer - Singapore Jet2 Saving time checking in for... bmi baby Essential Philippines