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1. Numerous Asian properties feature among latest Hostelworld.com signups

   posted by Rebecca Keenan | 0 Comments

   

   Mar232011

   We’ve got some great new properties for you to check out in some of our top destinations in Asia. Hostelworld.com customers can now book new hostels in Hualien, hostels in Shanghai, hostels in Sanya, hostels in Hokkaido Niseko and hostels in Nara.

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2. Earth hour - how you can help

   posted by Colm Hanratty | 0 Comments

   

   Mar162011

   This year on Saturday 26th March at 8.30pm lights will switch off across the world for one hour to help save the planet – Earth Hour. Hostelworld.com is supporting Earth Hour and we urge you too to get involved. When the lights come back on after Earth Hour, we are asked to think about what we can change in our daily lives to help the planet. Below are a list of ways you can help save the planet and also make a real difference while backpacking.

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3. Latest Hostelworld.com signups include properties in France, Israel and China

   posted by Rebecca Keenan | 0 Comments

   

   Mar162011

   Here at Hostelworld.com, we’ve recently added properties in three of our great destinations which means that our customers can now book new hostels in Avignon (France), hostels in Arava (Israel) and hostels in Shanghai Zhujiajiao (China).

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4. TNT Travel Show 2011 taking place this weekend in London

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   Mar152011

   If you’re in London this weekend on Saturday March 19th, check out the 7th annual TNT Travel Show taking place at Earl’s Court Exhibition Centre. Sponsored by Taxback.com, this is London’s biggest travel show.

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5. Japan earthquake - what to do if you have been affected

   posted by Colm Hanratty | 0 Comments

   

   Mar152011

   Last Friday, less than three weeks after one of the worst natural disasters New Zealand has ever suffered, the world was rocked by the news that there had been another enormous earthquake somewhere. This time it was off the north-east coast of Japan in the North Pacific Ocean. As the epicentre was in the ocean, a tsunami ensued, devastating the lives of thousands – our thoughts go out to those who have been left homeless or have sadly lost loved ones. ęąńł

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6. St Patrick's Festival in Dublin - more than just a parade

   posted by Colm Hanratty | 0 Comments

   

   Mar102011

   There was a time when St Patrick's Day in Dublin was celebrated on only the day itself - March 17th. But over the years things have changed and now, instead of just having a one-day party, Dublin hosts the five-day St Patrick's Festival that has much more than a parade.

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7. New properties in Thailand, India and El Salvador along latest Hostelworld.com signups

   posted by Rebecca Keenan | 0 Comments

   

   Mar092011

   Hostelworld.com’s latest signups include properties from Krabi in Thailand, Visakhapatnam in India and El Congo in El Salvador.

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8. What hostels can do for Earth Hour 2011

   posted by Colm Hanratty | 0 Comments

   

   Mar072011

   At 8.30pm on Saturday 26 March 2011, hundreds of millions of people across the globe will switch off the lights of homes and businesses for one hour – Earth Hour. This is the world’s largest public action for the environment, acknowledging a commitment to go beyond the hour with actions that benefit the planet in the year ahead.

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9. Latest signups on Hostelworld.com include two properties in Bangkok

   posted by Rebecca Keenan | 0 Comments

   

   Mar032011

   Here at Hostelworld.com we’ve got a great selection of hostels in Bangkok, one of the most popular backpacker destinations in the world. Two of our latest signups include a new hostel in Bangkok’s CBD and a guesthouse close to top Bangkok attractions like Nang Loeng Market.

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10. The Hostelworld.com $50 Booking Guarantee

    posted by Colm Hanratty | 0 Comments

    

    Mar032011

    When it comes to booking hostels on the internet, we’re the market leaders. As a result, we process millions of confirmed hostel reservations without any problem each year, so we’re confident that your reservation will be at the hostel when you arrive.

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