Travel feature praising 'egalitarian' North Korea under fire as 'unashamed PR'
8/31/2018, 12:02:54 PMundefined ✔ This is a country where hundreds of thousands have staved in famines, dissent will lead you to being fired out a cannon, and thousands spend their lives in slave labour prison camps ✔ They sung Korean folk songs with gusto but took even more pleasure in telling jokes against Americans and the Japanese, their former colonial masters
It's time to travel: Shoulder season is here with cheaper rates
8/31/2018, 12:10:28 PMSeptember to November is the time to travel ✔ This is a catamaran docked at a pier at sunset on Aruba ✔ ipivorje - stock.adobe.com Fullscreen This is a black sand beach in Maui, Hawaii ✔ Expedia Fullscreen Last SlideNext Slide Fiji is a top shoulder season destination, according to Expedia.(Photo: Expedia) Now is the time to travel
Round trip to Minneapolis from LAX for $111 for fall travel on Sun Country
8/31/2018, 12:57:58 PMIf you have luggage--carry-on or checked--you will pay a fee both ways. ✔ Fare : $111 round trip, including all taxes and fees, from LAX to Minneapolis on Sun Country ✔ Restrictions : This is similar to a basic economy fare, so you will pay for checked ($30 each way) and carry-on ($20 each way) bags ✔ The fare is for travel on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Oct. 2-Dec
How to get a FREE phone charger at the airport - and other sneaky air travel tricks
8/31/2018, 3:31:01 PMTRAVELLING through the airport is a necessary evil for most trips abroad – long queues, boring waits and lost luggage can ruin any holiday buzz. But there are plenty of tricks that can make i… ✔ Getty - Contributor 3 Map out your route around the airport before you get there using handy phone apps like GateGuru and Airport Transit Guide Are we at the gate yet ✔ Whether it be for spillages or simply to freshen up, it will be perhaps the best hack of your trip
‘I went to war-torn Syria – and had a great time!'
8/31/2018, 3:08:35 PMJorgo Molotsios, a travel blogger, who is originally from Belgium, travelled to Syria in July and got to take in the sights in places such as the capital city Damascus, Douma and Homs. ✔ You'll see a lot of Muslims on Friday shopping in this district because all the shops are still open.' The road to Homs ✔ 'I'd say, as long as you follow how the war evolves and stick to the government controlled areas, why not if you're adventurous?'
3 tough lessons any leader can learn from John McCain
8/31/2018, 1:24:58 PMLeaders often travel hard roads to set good examples and make change happen. ✔ But unlike most political ads on the air, McCain didn't take the opportunity to campaign, as pointed out in Inc.com ✔ Subscribe to CNBC Make It on YouTube! Suzy Welch: This is the productivity hack that top CEOs swear by 8:55 AM ET Tue, 22 May 2018 | 01:33
The cheapest and most expensive days of the year to fly revealed
8/31/2018, 12:09:55 PMThe study looked at flights from the UK to 40 destinations that are the most popular with Brits and compared the prices of travelling on different days throughout the year. ✔ But flight prices rose to £270 on the most expensive day – August 5 ✔ And the research found that it wasn't just on flights where Brits can bag a bargain if they are prepared to travel out of season ✔ The Spanish resort of Magaluf is another that sees huge price swings ✔ Visit www.mailtravel.co.uk for great travel deals
Netflights.com is rated the best comparison site for booking flights
8/31/2018, 1:15:31 PMThe research by Which? looked at which sites offer best value, best customer service as well as how easy they are to use, how relevant search terms are and the transparency of fees. ✔ said there were several complaints about customers being 'spammed with emails' after booking ✔ 'We work hard to ensure that our customer experience is second to none and for this to also be recognised is the cherry on top.' MailOnline Travel has contacted Gotogate for comment
Hong Kong for £38 a month? Introducing the world's first hire purchase flight booking site
8/31/2018, 3:23:56 PMundefined ✔ Similarly, return flights to Dublin from London next week were £41.61 on Awaymo, but £35 on Skyscanner, a 19 per cent increase ✔ How much have plane seats shrunk since the golden age of flying ✔ The airline said it wanted to give travellers the chance of attaining the dream of flying in its first class cabin
A day in the life of a flight attendant
8/31/2018, 1:30:02 PMundefined ✔ They bring us food and water, perhaps the occasional G&T ✔ And for those thinking their complimentary blanket affords secrecy, we can still hear and see you when the lights are off - so keep your hands to yourself, ladies and gentlemen ✔ They can deliver babies in mid-air If you find your in-flight movie interrupted by labour pains, don’t worry about going it alone
Celebrities' favourite hotels
8/31/2018, 12:17:47 PMFrom Michelin-starred restaurants, top service, spas, remote hotels, classy interiors and incredible beds, celebrities including Burt Reynolds, Nadiya Hussain, Kelly Holmes and Seal reveal their favourite hotels across the world. ✔ It's one of the most striking places to eat in 'the floating city', where food is served all day to panoramic views of the lagoon ✔ He also recommends staying at the Park Hyatt if you're in Sydney for its rooftop swimming pool views of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge from the rooms
Vietnam's Da Nang is top summer vacation destination this year at online mall
8/31/2018, 3:13:00 PMundefined ✔ Travel in the city is relatively cheap, about 100,000 won (US$90.33) per day, and is a manageable distance from South Korea, about and a half hours by flight ✔ Tickets sold for Guam rose one notch to No. 4, and Cebu, Philippines, rose two places to No. 7
China’s Muslim Crackdown Extends to Those Living Abroad
8/31/2018, 12:53:36 PMChinese Uighurs living overseas have become a focus of one of government’s largest mass incarcerations in decades. Beijing is concerned that radical Islamic militants are behind a sporadically violent Uighur separatist movement in Xinjiang. ✔ Reached on mobile phone, that police officer said he couldn’t answer questions, adding: Our job is secret ✔ This time amid the detention campaign, his younger son was denied a passport but given a one-way travel document valid for three months ✔ The canceled Chinese passport of Saiyidi Ayixiguli, a 71-year-old Chinese Uighur who lives in Australia
'Promenade of Art' to feature variety of performance
8/31/2018, 3:12:29 PMundefined ✔ By Kang Seung-woo A square in front of a tourism exhibition center near Cheong Wa Dae will transform into a stage for a variety of outdoor performances starting next month ✔ A taekwondo performance, combined with K-pop dance, will be displayed by K.U.T.D
Mayor of Magaluf calls for crackdown on 'balconing' craze
8/31/2018, 3:08:42 PMAlfonso Rodriguez Badal, the head of Calvia Council in Majorca, said he felt drugs and alcohol were at the heart of the craze, which sees holidaymakers jump between balconies and into swimming pools. ✔ Spanish newspaper Diario de Mallorca says he is wants more 'legislative initiatives' and felt alcohol and drugs continued to be at the heart of the problem ✔ Police says she jumped from one balcony to another but fell from the first floor into an interior courtyard
Travelodge launches 15% off discount code on its UK hotels
8/31/2018, 3:48:11 PMYou'll need a discount code to claim though ✔ The summer may be over, but that doesn't mean all the excitement is too ✔ Whether you're after one night away, or an entire long weekend, Travelodge have just announced a one-off 15% off sale ✔ While you'll need to book before the 5th September, the dates the cheap rates will include are between 7th September to 31st October 2018
Uncontrolled climate change could result in disaster for our kids. Will we do something?
8/31/2018, 12:34:07 PMThere is a one in 20 chance climate change could end in disaster by 2050. This is too great a risk. When will we start to protect our children? ✔ Path A: It was nearly miraculous given the overall political climate in 2018, along with the disbanding of an important federal climate-change advisory panel, but the 86-member bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus rapidly grew in number and influence a bit of an awakening with a good dash of bravery
Kerry Katona proudly celebrates daughter Molly's 17th birthday
8/31/2018, 3:12:50 PMKerry Katona has taken to Instagram to mark her eldest child Molly's 17th birthday. ✔ Kerry Katona has taken to Instagram to mark her eldest child's 17th birthday ✔ We have been doing the route for years and have had funding from the council for a long time ✔ 'People might think they are buying a bargain from a chap down the road who has some goods to sell but ultimately the people behind shipping in these goods in bulk are organised gangs and the money filters through to activities like prostitution, guns and drugs.' MailOnline has contacted Kerry Katona's representative
What changes will you find with the switchover from Mandarin Oriental Vegas to the Waldorf Astoria?
8/31/2018, 12:23:38 PMFriday marked the beginning of Waldorf's reign on the Vegas Strip. ✔ Fine teas, plus scones, pastries and sandwiches will continue to be served each afternoon in the Tea Lounge at the Waldorf Astoria ✔ The major changes are going to come over the next 18 months to two years as we finalize plans for the redesign of the guest rooms and the notion of what the food and beverage programming will be, Bowman said ✔ Waldorf Astoria is part of the Hilton chain, so guests can earn and redeem Hilton Honors points at the new property
Half marathon, kayaking, yoga, meditation and more on women's tour of Cambodia's Angkor area
8/31/2018, 1:15:58 PMJourneys Within organizes this 12-day wellness getaway to the country's ancient and spiritual places. ✔ 6 Price: $2,875 per person, double occupancy; $725 more for single supplement ✔ Price includes most meals, lodgings, internal air tickets, English-speaking guides, ground transportation and activities ✔ Here's how to overcome that sound barrier See these cheetahs ✔ Sign on to Kenya safari and you'll see even more wildlife
California has an apple season, and it starts now. Here are four places to pick or just sample
8/31/2018, 1:38:37 PMWhether you go for the fruit or the cider, apple orchards in Yucaipa, Watsonville and Camino are ready to welcome visitors.
Demi Rose showcases her curves in a bold faux-fur pink bodysuit
8/31/2018, 2:24:28 PMDemi Rose, 23, showed off her envy-inducing legs and sensational decolletage in a pink faux-fur bodysuit in yet another sizzling Instagram snap on Thursday. ✔ The star has since gained a huge following on Instagram and she is known to display her incredible curves in a number of risque ensembles ✔ That's my treat! So I'm happy!' 'No birthday cake!' Demi was more than happy to divulge the secrets to her sensationally curvy figure in an exclusive chat with MailOnline
UK flights: Hand luggage and checked baggage changes for airlines in 2018
8/31/2018, 1:38:18 PMFLIGHTS that allow free hand luggage may soon be a thing of the past, as airlines move away from allowing bags into the cabin without charge. Which airlines have recently changed their free baggage policy? ✔ This comes at a price, meaning meals and seat reservations are often not included ✔ For Ryanair passengers wanting to take luggage into the cabin they need to either purchase Priority Boarding for £6 or pay for the luggage each way for £8 ✔ Many budget airlines however still allow a free hand luggage bag onboard
From AWFUL sunburn to tents flying away, the funniest holiday fails ever
8/31/2018, 1:25:38 PMHOLIDAYS are meant to be relaxing, but all manner of things can go wrong on those precious few days away. Holidaymakers have been sharing their funny photos from their time away, and some neednR… ✔ HOLIDAYS are meant to be relaxing, but all manner of things can go wrong on those precious few days away ✔ Meanwhile, a bored hotel worker has made a monstrous creation from a towel, which looks a little more like nether regions than is quite comfortable ✔ These people will need a holiday from their holiday once they’re done
easyJet flight takes off WITHOUT passengers after airport is evacuated
8/31/2018, 3:50:35 PMEASYJET left passengers behind at Glasgow Airport today after travellers were evacuated from the departure lounge due to a fire alarm and missed their flight to Gatwick Airport. ✔ A fire alarm had sounded in a kitchen of one of the bars forcing travellers to head outside for safety reasons ✔ The low-cost airline blamed a staff issue for the cancelled flight Belfast to Majorca on Saturday night - but one passenger says she was told it was due to tiredness ✔ The safety and wellbeing of passengers and crew is always easyJet’s first priority
The Best Handbags to Score During Labor Day Sales, Inspired By What Celebrities Are Carrying
8/31/2018, 1:03:05 PMIt's the best time of the year to snag lookalikes for the bags your fave celebs are toting around ✔ Meghan Markle After the Duchess of Sussex carried J. Crew’s Fan Rattan Clutch to a polo match, it immediately sold out ✔ $248); macys.com Splash Kate Middleton The Duchess of Cambridge pares everything she needs into one of the tiny clutches in her royal wardrobewhich makes us want to try to streamline things too
Week in Wildlife –in pictures
8/31/2018, 3:03:57 PMA baby freen sea turtle, a grizzly bear and her cubs, and a grey-headed flying fox are among this week’s pick of images from the natural world ✔ A single white-veined Pieris butterfly settles on a wildflower drinking nectar ✔ Photograph: Alexander Petrov/TASS A group of Lutjanus bohar fish gather near the Small Brother Island in the Red Sea ✔ Photograph: Gamal Diab/EPA Hands of a White-handed Gibbon is seen at Dusit Zoo in Bangkok, Thailand, which is due to close down in September 2018 after 80 years of operation
Power season five finale date and season six rumours revealed
8/31/2018, 2:35:24 PM50 Cent and the cast returned for Season 5 this summer - find out all you need to know from where is it filmed to the opening song. ✔ Netflix's hit crime drama returned to our screens this summer, with our much loved cast Omari Hardwick (James St Patrick), Naturi Naughton (Tasha St ✔ Previous locations have included Eddie's Sweet Shop when Tommy rumbles Angela and Ghost and The Knockdown Center where the inevitable Ghost and Kanan showdown happens in the final episode of Season two
Here's why John McCain refused to fly nonstop between Washington and Phoenix for years
8/31/2018, 1:44:31 PMIt was a matter of principle. ✔ Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., who had taken the nonstop flight to Phoenix ✔ Subscribe to CNBC Make It on YouTube! Speculation is mounting that Mark Zuckerberg is running for president here's how much it would cost him to run 1:48 PM ET Tue, 15 Aug 2017 | 00:56
For creators of HBO's unpredictable 'Animals,' the goal is to draw you in
8/31/2018, 12:23:41 PMWe talk with Phil Matarese and Mike Luciano, the co-creators of the HBO adult-animated series "Animals," which just began its 3rd season and regularly attracts a lineup of voice talent from the worlds of comedy and music. ✔ The conceit culminated with an especially twisted live-action episode called Humans that featured RuPaul, Search Party star John Early and a cameo from Starburns Industries co-founder (and Community creator) Dan Harmon ✔ ‘Animals’ Where: HBO When: 11:30 p.m. Friday
How much you should be worth in your 20s, 30s, and 40s if you want to retire rich
8/31/2018, 3:49:06 PMNet worth targets can help you stick to your financial goals and retirement plan. Use a multiple of gross income based on age and years worked for a guideline to how much you should have saved as you age. There's no rewind button in life, so it's better to have too much money, than too little. ✔ After going through more than 10 different cars after college, all I want is one understated car that is reliable and safe ✔ So many people forget that once they retire, they no longer need to save for retirement ✔ When all they want to do is take it easy, they're faced with the harsh reality that decades more work is their only option
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