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Dine on Rockefeller Centre

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If New York is the self-proclaimed capital of the world then Rockefeller Center is the, um, centre of world. Even if you've never heard of it you've probably seen it in your favourite TV show (most prominently in the opening sequence of 30 Rock). For a few days in May the centre of the world will be turning into an expo of the finest foods and smells with the Rockefeller Centre's "Restaurant Days". To help the food down we've put together the perfect Rockefeller Center Day. Read on and make sure to supplement your diet with these mouth-watering sights and must-do experiences in the core of the Big Apple.

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Table For One? Invite For A Bite

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It might seem like a dream to travel by yourself and have that Eat Pray Love experience, but many women find dining alone to be rather daunting.
“Most women aren’t comfortable going into a bar or restaurant on their own, especially in the evenings when they’re surrounded by romantic couples, or drunk men with not very romantic intentions!” says Cressida Howard, the founder of Invite For a Bite.

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Win A Hen/Stag Night Out!

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When nuptials are near, nerves can get somewhat frayed. Living on to-do lists and rehearsals can drive any sane person off the cliff. Essential Travel has teamed up with Freedom, the stag and hen night specialists, to offer one lucky bride or groom a send-off to remember.
To find out more about the prize read on below.

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Passport Queues UK Airports

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Over the last week, the length of time passengers have been left standing in queues at Heathrow's passport control desks have reached the attention of the media and the public has been left asking the question of whether or not these long waiting periods will have an effect on foreigner's perception of the UK during the Olympic games.

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