Europe travel advice

Holidaymakers are being advised to arrive at airports early to avoid delays which could be caused by enforced security measures.

According to the Department of Transport, tourists should be aware of various restrictions about what they can take on board as airports prepare for their busiest time of the year.

Aviation minister Jim Fitzpatrick said: "By arriving at the airport prepared for the security checks, passengers can avoid the delays and frustrations of those who do not.

"These restrictions are necessary to ensure that flights are safe and secure and the restrictions on liquids are in place at every airport across Europe as well as in countries such as the US and Australia."

Currently passengers are only allowed to take one item of cabin baggage, which can be no larger than 56 x 45 x 26 cm, through security. However, holidaymakers are advised to check with their air operator beforehand to see if any stricter regulations on bag size are in place.

Meanwhile, travellers can also carry liquids in containers weighing up to 100 ml, which must fit into a small, clear, re-sealable plastic bag including items such as creams, gels, sprays, lotions, make up and toothpastes.

The department added that containers larger than 100 ml such as drinks bottles are strictly not permitted.

Earlier this month, the Civil Aviation Authority advised tourists to be aware of the restrictions on taking "dangerous goods" onboard aircraft.

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Fall and winter travel packages to Europe vary greatly. You can get ones that offer only air fare and hotel accommodations. Others may include a rental car, city tours or other amenities. Below is a sampling that illustrates the variety of the hundreds of packages offered.

Prices are per person, double occupancy, and include accommodations and round-trip transatlantic air transportation, unless otherwise stated. Air fare taxes and departure fees are not included; these can add as much as $100. Air travel may involve restrictions, connections and blackout periods. Validity dates and booking deadlines vary, and nearly all packages exclude the Christmas holidays. Contact the tour operator for details.

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Falling to 1173, returned to the position where it was as long ago as 1838. This is the result of an international team of 14 experts, invented method accuracy straightening towers, brilliantly realized Italians.

The soil mechanics and engineers thought, as gently remove 70 tons of land for the northern part of the tower. Steel cables and 600-tonny lead versus helped keep the construction of the fall during excavation. The gradual dredging tower back by 45 centimetres closer to the vertical.

The ambitious project was completed on June 27 this year. At the same time, the tower otrestavrirovali, so that tourists can now better see the difference between marble and limestone layer structures. Until the end of August, the tower will illuminate at night.

And it will be open to the public until 11 pm. Remember 56-metrovaya tower deviated from the vertical position at 4.5 metres. "If we had not intervened, would tower collapsed between 2030 and 2040 years," said Salvatore Settis (Salvatore Settis), Chairman of the Salvation unique monument. It should be noted that attempts to straighten the tower has in the past, but they have not led to significant results on the same tower, only more sunk into the ground.

True to HIV and, thanks to the anchors and cables, the tower was stabilized by deleting further decline, but reversing engineers have only now.

Now you can book any hotel in Italy, or Russian cities St Petersburg and Moscow

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