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  Travel tips to beat the credit crunch

  Tots to Travel, experts in family-friendly travel, have these tips on how to cut costs when travelling with children.
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  Med diet protects against diabetes

  A Mediterranean diet rich in olive oil, fruit, vegetables, nuts and fish could help protect against Type 2 diabetes, a study finds.
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  South Africa the most popular gap year destination

  Research from Year Out Group shows that South Africa, followed by Canada and Kenya, is now the most popular country for structured gap year placements.