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The Top Travel Destinations with Kevin Flanagan

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About the show

Want to know where to shop, eat, drink and stay at the world’s top travel destinations? Let Kevin Flanagan bring you his twenty years of experience as travel editor and writer for publications such as The Sunday Independent and the Sunday Times. Kevin’s done the research so you know exactly where to go and what to do so you can have an unforgettable experience on your holiday or city break. Remember to check out www.TheTopTravelDestinations.com website too!