Readers’ travel photography competition: August winners
8/31/2018, 10:25:36 AMSpontaneity, subtle colours and excellent composition permeate this month’s selection. Scroll to see the winner – chosen by Mick Ryan of fotoVUE – who receives a £200 voucher for an i-escape holiday property ✔ Simon Morris This guy shines shoes from morning to night in Havana ✔ Krzysztof Madej A monk at Bagan, Myanmar, where there are over 2,200 Buddhist temples ✔ MICK RYAN, JUDGE: Iceland is popular for photography, especially the south coast ✔ Alan King, winner New Year in south-east Asia is celebrated by mass water fights
Allegation in Hunters’ indictment raises issue of how Expedia charges appear on bank statements
8/31/2018, 10:47:32 AMCan you keep your travel details secret by using third-party booking sites? Not necessarily. ✔ Expedia operates under both models, according to its annual report filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission though it tends to use the merchant model more often for hotel bookings and the agency model more often for flight reservations
Meghan Markle’s secret trip abroad without Prince Harry travelling by this method
8/31/2018, 8:16:30 AMMEGHAN MARKLE recently headed abroad on a secret trip outside of the public eye without Prince Harry - and she was spotted using a very unusual method of travelling compared to her recent trips. ✔ Meghan Markle: The new royal travelled commercially by Air Canada (Image: Getty) It isn’t the first time the royal has been seen on a commercial airline since joining the Royal Family ✔ Prince Charles often chooses to travel privately by plane or train instead of commercial flights ✔ In 2016/2017, travel costs hit £4.5 million for the Royal Family
Escapes: In Chicago, singing the blues is a good thing, and hearing them is even better
8/31/2018, 11:36:30 AMThe approach of Labor Day, the unofficial end of summer, can mean only two things: First, it’s going to stay hot. And second, the deadline for submissions to our annual photo issue is drawing nigh. ✔ My On the Spot column tells you how to avoid this vexing credit card conundrum ✔ I want to do this!) Teens can feed sea otters like this one and also learn about caring for seals and sea lions in the Aquarium of the Pacific's Job Shadow Class on Sept
Qantas Airways plans NON-STOP flights from London to Sydney – and they only take 20 hours
8/31/2018, 9:49:07 AMQANTAS Airways hope to roll out 20 hour flights from London to Sydney by 2022. ✔ If the fast service isn’t enough to convince you to head Down Under, the swanky planes may just do the trick ✔ This Thursday, Alan Joyce revealed that technological advancements could shave two hours off the quickest journey time ✔ And previously, we revealed the best things to do Down Under
BA sale is on - with 7-day 4* hols to Europe & BUSINESS class flights from £326pp
8/31/2018, 11:19:41 AMTHE British Airways sale is on, with great deals on luxury holidays. Breaks include four or five star hotels and business class flights to destinations across Europe including Portugal, Malta and M… ✔ THE British Airways sale is on, with great deals on luxury holidays ✔ WIN A FREE HOLIDAY Fancy a free holiday to Disneyland or Dubai ✔ Vote in our Sun Travel Awards and enter our prize draw for six great holidays Situated on the northern coast of Malta, the hotel is close to the village of Mellieha and has views out over the islands of Gozo and Camino ✔ Prices were correct at the time of writing and will go up, so get booking now
Do plane loos dump poo mid-air like trains - and other top flying myths busted
8/31/2018, 9:58:56 AMBRITS might be flying more than ever, but the nation is still confused about how planes operate From whethers plane toilet dump poo into the air mid-flight to whether or not you can get sucked down… ✔ 21 per cent of respondents thought the cruising speed of commercial plane is between 500-600mph, 51 per cent thought it was between 200-300mph and 5 per cent thought it was 100mph or less Answer – the average cruising speed of commercial planes is generally between 550 – 580mph, but can be as low as 460mph
Incredible photographs capture abandoned New York in mesmerising style
8/31/2018, 11:05:17 AMEXCLUSIVE. These are the stunning photographs of Paul Brake, who moved from the UK to New York in 1996 and has spent the 22 years since capturing the city's unique urban environment. ✔ It’s New York as you’ve very probably never seen it before – looking spookier, more mysterious and more ethereal than ever ✔ Paul said: 'Some of the most exciting photography for me is finding hidden corners, less traveled places, and run down/derelict architecture' Thought Paul's shots of Ellis Island Immigrant Hospital couldn't get any creepier
The ultimate room with a cricketing view – Hilton at the Ageas Bowl, where you can watch the action in bed
8/31/2018, 9:58:54 AMundefined ✔ Twenty of the rooms are available for rent as viewing hubs during matches, when their furniture can be removed to allow for hospitality events - while the remaining 63 make for fine vantage points even if they are primarily in use for their main, sleepy function
The 40 best last-minute family holidays for October half term
8/31/2018, 9:58:52 AMStill searching for an October half-term holiday? We select 40 destinations, from Dubai to Tenerife, that might do the trick ✔ Make the break relaxing for all by booking a pampering hotel with a pool for a mix of sightseeing and relaxing downtime ✔ Tuition is relaxed and accommodation is in a cosy, waterside inn ✔ Book a family room through Wilderness Scotland (wildernessscotland.com)
Avengers 4 director gives BIG UPDATE on Avengers Infinity War’s sequel
8/31/2018, 8:05:51 AMAVENGERS 4 director Anthony Russo has spoken out on post-production progress for the Avengers Infinity War sequel. ✔ It’s not out until next April and we still don’t know the real title, but Avengers 4’s post-production is well under way ✔ Avengers 4 director gives BIG UPDATE on Avengers Infinity War’s sequel (Image: MARVEL) Joe and Anthony (right) Russo (Image: GETTY) Anthony revealed it was a 10-year-old child who cried over Spider-Man’s death
Co-op is now giving students 10% discount off their groceries
8/31/2018, 11:50:03 AMAs long as you have a valid NUS card you will be able to claim the extra savings on your baked beans and toilet roll ✔ Last year Iceland announced they were rolling out student discounts to shoppers with a valid UniDAYS account ✔ The scheme allows students to save £4 off online orders from Iceland when they spend £40 or more ✔ Pizza Express - for when hunger strikes and a pot noodle just won't cut it
The pies have it: These bakeries serve up summer fruit creations
8/31/2018, 11:58:55 AMWhile pie is always a treat, it seems to reach its zenith during summer months when bakers use fresh fruit in their creations. ✔ (Photo: Kalman & Pabst Photo Group) Sweetie-licious Bakery Café DeWitt, Michigan Not only does this retro-style bakery have a cute name, but its pies are just as endearing, Deatrick says ✔ whitepostfarms.com Three Brothers Bakery Houston Although renowned for its pecan pie, this bakery owned by a trio of brothers surprised everyone by winning an American Pie Council award last year for its Key lime
British Airways flight sale: Flights to Dubai just £330 return and Europe fares under £100
8/31/2018, 9:06:03 AMBRITISH AIRWAYS has launched their flight sale offering cheap fares for British holidaymakers. Flights for under £100 can be found for Europe with other bargains to the US and other countries also on sale. ✔ British Airways: Flights to Dubai are on offer for just £330 in 2019 (Image: Getty) A hot Caribbean holiday can be enjoyed for under £600, with seven nights and flights to Barbados included ✔ Otherwise, passengers are often allowed to cancel their flight within 24 hours without additional charges so can always cancel the flight and then rebook
Hotels
8/31/2018, 9:58:50 AMThe best hotels in Tuscany, chosen by our expert, including luxury hotels, boutique hotels, budget hotels and Tuscany hotel deals. Read the reviews and book.
Google Maps Street View captures awkward moment for lorry driver in the US
8/31/2018, 11:00:58 AMGOOGLE MAPS Street View captured the awkward moment for a poor lorry driver in Missouri who was driving close to the Illinois border with his van while out on a delivery. ✔ Google Maps Street View: The lorry's back panel has been ripped open and is broken (Image: Google Maps) The man appeared to be on the phone, no doubt calling a tow truck or repairman ✔ While a tow truck was present to help the lorry out of the ditch, what caused the accident has not been revealed
Palos Verdes, the hidden, rural, coastal gem of Los Angeles County
8/31/2018, 11:58:53 AMPV, as locals call it, is 30 miles southwest of downtown Los Angeles, but it's an entirely different world up on "the hill." ✔ It's a peninsula, so you have the ocean on all three sides, says Joshi ✔ (There's also a fine-dining Thai restaurant, Swan Thai, that shares the expansive deck with Starbucks and Subway, and the Admiral Risty restaurant next door, which has been offering its ocean-view dining since 1961.)
Why sleepy Rutland is England's most underrated county
8/31/2018, 8:07:10 AMThese days I’m on guard as soon as I meet someone for the first time – well rehearsed in what to say into the inevitable silence and bewilderment I’ll be faced with when I tell them I’m from Rutland. ✔ There are a variety of responses in my repertoire depending on how posh I perceive the newcomer to be ✔ You see, those who have been privately educated will usually smile with relief when I tell them I grew up in a town called Uppingham – home to a picture-perfect public school founded in 1584 – as they recall some happy teenage rugby match or other ✔ If I’m trying to impress them I might throw in that Oakham School is just up the road too
Disneyland's 'Star Wars' Cantina Will Feature The Park's First-Ever Boozy Drinks
8/31/2018, 10:35:37 AMAlcohol has never before been sold to the general public at Disneyland. ✔ Disneyland’s upcoming Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge area will feature a first for the Anaheim theme park: Alcohol for sale to the general public ✔ Along with the cocktails and kid-friendly drinks, the location will also offer proprietary beer and wine ✔ It’s not clear if he will return to the role for the cantina
Scooter-hire apps are taking over European cities – but are they safe?
8/31/2018, 9:38:22 AMundefined ✔ Among its biggest appeals is the fact that it is electric, and therefore environmentally friendly ✔ They’re just so easy to use, and I love the feeling of being on a scooter ✔ They’re really cool, and it’s more fun than using Bici [the city’s bicycle sharing scheme] ✔ The seven best alternatives to overcrowded Barcelona
Ryanair flight evacuated after British schoolboy draws picture of a bomb
8/31/2018, 10:21:53 AMA RYANAIR passenger caused a flight to be evacuated and others to be diverted at an airport in the Netherlands after drawing a picture of a bomb and leaving it on the plane. ✔ Other flights were forced to land at Amsterdam following the emergency and some flights from Eindhoven were cancelled ✔ He was later charged with communicating false information after police found the telephone number used for the hoax was linked to his Norwegian flight, and was sentenced to 10 months in prison and to pay £140 victim surcharge
Record-breaking Wonder Woman ride announced for Six Flags Great Adventure
8/31/2018, 11:58:54 AMDC Comics hero Wonder Woman is getting her own ride at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson. ✔ Wonder Woman, however, straddles a twisting, 15.5-inch-wide steel monorail, which the ride’s manufacturer, Rocky Mountain Construction, refers to as Raptor Track ✔ The back car, however, really pours on the forces and yields a more thrilling experience ✔ Arthur Levine Fullscreen Last SlideNext Slide
Woman, 29, has earned $53,000 by going on dates with strangers
8/31/2018, 9:03:56 AMSheen Hunter, 29, from Seattle, Washington, charges over $300 (£230) to go on luxury dates with people she has met online when she was single two years ago. ✔ A serial dater has earned over $53,000 (£40,000) by going on lavish dates with complete strangers despite having a boyfriend ✔ 'I love dating people for money, it's so sociable and it pays the bills ✔ 'I discovered the website What's Your Price two years ago and have since enjoyed over 100 dates ✔ As long as you're safe and keep it the way you have, I'll support you.'
What is Shigella and what are causes, symptoms and cures of the vomiting bug found in guests at Egypt Resort
8/31/2018, 8:25:39 AMIT is the highly infectious vomiting bug known to spread quickly around schools and workplaces in the UK when there’s an outbreak. Shigellosis causes chronic diarrhoea and sickness and can le… ✔ But is there an outbreak at the moment and how does it spread ✔ Was it found at the Steigenberger Aqua Magic hotel in Hurghada ✔ Adults should stay away from work, school or college for at least 48 hours until the last vomiting or diarrhoea episode, avoiding contact with others as much as possible during this time
Avengers 4 plot LEAK? ‘Sums up leaks and set photos, it sounds credible and legit’
8/31/2018, 9:37:05 AMAVENGERS 4 plot may have leaked, with details summing up leaks and set photos already known about. But is it real? ✔ In an emotion military dialog with Captain Marvel, Steve is motivated again to come back and fight once more ✔ The man takes his hat off and is shown to be a bald person in a wheelchair, followed by five people ✔ [She] questions one soldier and asks what happened there ✔ Avengers 4 is set for release in UK cinemas on April 26, 2019
As Climate Change Ravages The Great Barrier Reef, Tourists Flock To Say Goodbye
8/31/2018, 10:35:40 AMBut advocates say it's too soon to write off the reef. ✔ Imogen Zethoven, reef campaign director for the Australian Marine Conservation Society, a co-signatory to the declaration, said tour operators tried to dodge reality after the 2016 bleaching ✔ If you have an idea or tip for the editorial series, send an email to thisnewworld@huffpost.com
Emma-Jane Woodhams dubbed 'disgusting' by fans for 'appalling' ad
8/31/2018, 8:17:56 AMLove Island's Emma-Jane Woodhams referred to Leah Cambridge - who died this week after a Brazilian bum lift operation - in order to promote waist trainers, which she dubbed a safer alternative. ✔ It was revealed on Wednesday that Ms Cambridge, 29, had died after suffering three heart attacks after the operation at the Elite Aftercare Clinic in Izmir, favoured by Lauren Goodger ✔ During their time on the ITV2 show they caused outrage by having sex without covering themselves up
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