Myanmar boycott announced by travel guide – will tour operators follow suit?
9/10/2018, 3:37:01 PMundefined ✔ In a country with very little internal (impartial) news about what is happening to the Rohingya, I feel that the presence of tourists and the discussions that this might engender is a good thing ✔ The FCO warned travellers in August to be vigilant around the first anniversary of the Rakhine attacks
Chinese tourists to Cambodia exceed 1 mln in 7 months, up 72.6 pct - Travel
9/10/2018, 2:49:02 PMundefined ✔ Cambodia is famous for three world heritage sites, namely the Angkor archeological park in northwestern Siem Reap province, the Preah Vihear temple in northwestern Preah Vihear province, and the Sambor Prei Kuk archeological site in central Kampong Thom province ✔ Besides, it has a pristine coastline stretching 450 km in four southwestern provinces of Koh Kong, Preah Sihanouk, Kampot and Kep
Travel gear that'll make you feel snuggly, send you on a picnic or let you roam the Ethernet
9/10/2018, 12:08:03 PMSnuggle in a blanket with hood and foot pockets, free your laptop with a longer Ethernet leash, see all your stuff with a revealing carry-bag, and pack a complete picnic set fit to fold. ✔ For items that help ease your way on the road, consider snuggling up in a blanket with a hood and foot pockets, a longer Ethernet leash to free your laptop, a complete picnic set that folds for storage and a revealing carry-bag to quickly see all your stuff ✔ Info : Extngo 50-foot Retractable Ethernet Cable with 3-foot retractable patch cable is $47.99; lat.ms/extngo Bags that bare all I prefer a travel bag that’s completely clear as in see-through
This man moved to one of the remotest places after seeing it in a book
9/10/2018, 12:03:34 PMMailOnline Travel ventured to Siorapaluk, the northernmost settlement in the world, and met 71-year-old Ikuu Oshima. ✔ Siorapaluk is a settlement in the Qaanaaq area of northern Greenland ✔ TRAVEL FACTS MailOnline Travel ventured to Siorapaluk during a voyage with expedition cruise company Hurtigruten on its 17-day Midnight Sun Exploration itinerary, with prices starting from £7,959 ✔ Regular flights with SAS run from London Heathrow to Copenhagan, with transfers via Air Greenland to Kangerlussuaq
The Royal Family member who travelled the most - and it isn't Prince William or Harry
9/10/2018, 12:24:17 PMTHE ROYAL FAMILY often travel the world for official engagements and ceremonies. However a document revealing of the royals trips abroad in 2017 has revealed the surprising member who went overseas the most. ✔ This was above the Charles (374 engagements) and The Queen (296 engagements) ✔ The pair will visit Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Tonga during the 16 days, travelling from 16 October to 31 October ✔ Along the way, they will visit nine cities, spending most of the time through Australia during the Invictus Games in Sydney
The Big Picture photography competition: round 486
9/10/2018, 12:52:52 PMThe Big Picture photography competition: round 486 ✔ Borja Gonzalez from London The sun rises over Mam Tor in the Peak District ✔ David Hirtenstein from Evesham A car rolls along a sweeping open road en route to the epic Trolltunga in Norway ✔ Victoria Tidmarsh from Leeds Men in Varanasi congregate on the bank of the sacred Ganges river
Patrick Dempsey on growing up in small-town America – and falling in love with Scotland
9/10/2018, 3:16:45 PMundefined ✔ Patrick Dempsey, the Hollywood actor known from the Grey's Anatomy television series, recalls his most memorable trips, including eye-opening India and spectacular Skye ✔ There were no major chains and most of the places were family-owned ✔ My kids – daughter Talula, 16, and twin boys, Sullivan and Darby, 11 – can’t stop talking about the trip ✔ Interview by Sarah Ewing Win a luxury holiday worth up to £80,000
22 photos that prove that Dubai is the most baffling city on the planet
9/10/2018, 1:10:34 PM22 photos that prove that Dubai is the most baffling city on the planet ✔ Telegraph Travel's Dubai expert Lara Dunston says anyone with even a passing interest in the UAE city must visit if they are to find out what all the fuss is about and discern the truth from the cliches ✔ Opulent suites and fine-dining restaurants are aimed at luxury travellers, but really Atlantis is a bustling family resort
Revealed: The worst airlines for severe delays
9/10/2018, 12:01:34 PMundefined ✔ For flights of over 3,500km they may receive €300 for a delay of 3-4 hours, or €600 for more than four hours ✔ The former was named the best low-cost long-haul carrier at the recent World Airline Awards, while the latter was named the world’s second best short-haul airline in the 2017 Telegraph Travel Awards, voted for by 80,000 readers ✔ In the case of Norwegian, paying passengers what they are due may well have helped its cause ✔ Telegraph Travel Awards 2017 | Best airlines
Hurricane Florence: U.S. airlines begin waiving change fees
9/10/2018, 1:16:18 PMExpect U.S. airlines to waive change fees as Hurricane Florence looks increasingly likely to make landfall along the mid-Atlantic coast by Friday. ✔ This map shows the projected path for Hurricane Florence as issued by the National Hurricane Center on Sept ✔ Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren for USA TODAY Fullscreen Washington, D.C.'s Reagan National Airport gleams in the late evening on May 21, 2015 ✔ The jets were in town for a secretive meeting known as the Microsoft CEO Summit
Are flying taxis about to become a reality?
9/10/2018, 2:12:31 PMNew developments by aviation innovators and cab-hailing company Uber suggest we could all be riding the skies in a few years. But are these plans realistic and, more importantly, affordable? ✔ Supervising the skies Developing airspace management models is where Uber's expertise is still green ✔ I've never spoken to so many like-minded people on trying to match industry's innovation pace ✔ You have more commitment top to bottom to bring these technologies to viable life than I've ever seen
Forget the Colosseum – families in Rome should go to gladiator school
9/10/2018, 1:17:23 PMundefined ✔ They used to throw bags of swarming bees into groups of barbarians ✔ Details The Peck family stayed at the Rome Cavalieri hotel (read the full review here), on a hill overlooking the city, which offers gladiator workshop with Gruppo Storico Romano (gruppostorico romano.it/en) on a complimentary basis to families staying in its King Imperial Rooms (from €525/£472 B&B, based on double occupancy)
The best American museum exhibits this fall
9/10/2018, 12:01:42 PMAmong these museum exhibits are shows focused on a country music legend, Pixar movies, marine life and Chinese royalty. ✔ The Saint Louis Art Museum, known for its post-war American print collection, will show more than 110 of the works in a special exhibit this fall ✔ It’s educational too: The exhibit highlights the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) concepts employed to create the movies
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Just Shared All the Details of Their Whirlwind Tour Down Under
9/10/2018, 1:34:05 PMLet the countdown begin! The dates and locations for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's much-anticipated tour Down Under have been released ✔ Let the countdown begin! The dates and locations for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle‘s much-anticipated tour Down Under for have been released ✔ They will travel to Fraser Island, the world’s largest sand island, that sits just off Australia’s Queensland coast
People reveal the ridiculous things that they believed as children
9/10/2018, 2:35:27 PMTwitter user Ross McClearly took to the site last week where he made an admission about the most ridiculous thing he had believed as a youngster - and encouraged others to share theirs. ✔ 'Because I just remembered that I used to think the two teams on University Challenge were stacked one on top of the other like the way it's cut together.' It wasn't long before his followers came forward with their own endearing and VERY relatable tales..
Egypt opens 4000-year-old tomb in a pyramid near Giza for the first time in the world
9/10/2018, 1:32:52 PMEGYPT has opened a 4,000-year-old tomb near Giza, home to the famous pyramids, for the first time and has welcomed the public to explore the building created in the 6th dynasty. ✔ Egypt: The 4000-year-old tomb is near Giza and the famous pyramid (Image: Reuters) The tomb is one of the most beautiful in Saqqara Necropolis because it still keeps its vivid colours and distinguished scenes Mostafa Waziri Mostafa Waziri, secretary general of the Supreme Council of Antiquities said in a statement: The tomb is one of the most beautiful in Saqqara Necropolis because it still keeps its vivid colours and distinguished scenes
Ponant’s Le Laperouse: rooms, dining, entertainment and prices explained
9/10/2018, 2:35:41 PMLE LAPEROUSE is the first cruise ship with a real window on life under the sea thanks to its ground-breaking Blue Eye Lounge below the waterline. ✔ A glass or two of champagne in either the Main Lounge or Panoramic Lounge, which both have the option of outdoor seating, will set you up for dinner at the Main Restaurant or outdoor Grill restaurant ✔ It leaves Cairns and sais to Sydney exploring the Great Barrier Reef and Unesco sites such as Fraser Island (0808 23 43 802; en.ponant.com)
WATCH: Dramatic moment police chase high-speed car on runway at French airport
9/10/2018, 3:54:46 PMAN AIRPORT in France closed this afternoon when a dramatic high-speed police car chase took place across the runway ending in a car crash. ✔ Flights were diverted to Geneva, Grenoble, Marseille or Nice, but at 1.30pm local time, Geneva said it was unable to accept any more diversions ✔ The UK Foreign Office said in a statement: We are urgently investigating this incident and are in close contact with the French authorities
Alec Baldwin gives Hailey and fiance Justin Bieber marriage advice
9/10/2018, 2:01:33 PMSeven years in and his second marriage is proving rather more successful than his first. ✔ And my wife [Hilaria Baldwin] and I had four kids in four-and-a-half years ✔ When asked about her upcoming nuptials, she said: 'I'm beyond excited.' Justin proposed to Hailey during a trip to the Bahamas last month, and later confirmed the news in a gushing post on Instagram, in which he called her the love of his life
50 state road trip: Fun, strange street names across the US
9/10/2018, 12:01:40 PMLooking for Captain Bacon Road in Massachusetts, or a way to escape the corner of Boring Road and Boring Court in Georgia? ✔ This list begins with Booger Hollow Road in Dadeville, Alabama ✔ Google Maps Fullscreen Boring Road meets Boring Court in Decatur, Georgia ✔ Most towns have Main Streets as a central thoroughfare, and maybe some roads named for famous residents or historical figures
Travels in search of Sir Elton John: 10 places associated with the music icon
9/10/2018, 12:14:38 PMundefined ✔ He and husband David Furnish took their young sons to none-less-chic Colorado resort Aspen in December 2016 ✔ He isn’t there now, of course – he has a world tour to perform ✔ It’s in the path of the 14-day Discover Florida road trip sold by theamericanroadtripcompany.co.uk, from £1,599pp
Need to find a way to the airport with a child in a car seat? Oh, baby, be prepared to pay the price
9/10/2018, 1:16:33 PMYou have some options if you don't want to lug a car seat, but they can be expensive. For budget travelers, persuading a friend or family member will save you some money; second choice: Lot C. ✔ Rivoli is the founder and editor of TravelswithBaby.com and FamilyTravel411.com ✔ Because of security concerns, storage facilities are largely off-site ✔ When weighing these, don’t forget to factor in the psychic pain of being forever in someone’s debt, although in my experience, moms are much more forgiving than, say, MasterCard
Holidaymakers reveal most DISGUSTING hotel room discoveries – from semen to blood
9/10/2018, 1:57:52 PMTHESE jaw-dropping discoveries would be bound to ruin your holiday. Here are the yuckiest hotel room findings – and they're more common than you may think. ✔ Stomach-turning research will put you off your next trip abroad ✔ In many cases, results showed that the rooms weren’t as clean as they hoped ✔ Other bodily liquids included blood, urine and vomit ✔ Hair – found by 87% of Airbnb users and 88% of hotel guests 2
Hurricane Florence scatters East Coast-based cruise ships
9/10/2018, 2:51:14 PMA growing Hurricane Florence is forcing cruise ships based up and down the East Coast to alter itineraries. The storm has affected ships operated by Carnival Cruise Line, Norwegian Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean. ✔ 10, 2018.(Photo: National Hurricane Center) A growing Hurricane Florence is forcing cruise ships based up and down the East Coast to alter itineraries ✔ The National Hurricane Center says the Category 2 hurricane is rapidly strengthening and could approach the Carolinas by Thursday morning
Hotels in Barcelona see income plummet 20%
9/10/2018, 3:37:32 PMThe Spanish city has recently seen negative international publicity caused by various attacks and demonstrations, including holiday coaches being held up by protesters. ✔ Jordi Clos, president of the Barcelona Hotels' Association, has likened the present situation to 'a cold which needs curing before it becomes pneumonia.' He told Hosteltur.com that Barcelona's reputation was taking a severe knock and it was time to totally rebrand the city
Outlander season 4 spoilers: Claire Fraser to murder THIS new character in shock shooting?
9/10/2018, 3:16:44 PMOUTLANDER season four is set to grace television screens in less than two months and STARZ have teased a tense new twist for Claire Fraser that could see her getting in serious trouble when she murders an unexpected newcomer. ✔ STARZ have now released a new promo in preparation for a second full-length clip, which depicts more of the thrilling storylines to come on the show ✔ The repercussions of this act are set to ripple through the series going forward, though executive producers Ronald D ✔ Outlander season 4 returns to STARZ and Amazon Prime Video November 4
Florence now a major hurricane, aims for US Southeast
9/10/2018, 3:18:37 PMFlorence rapidly intensified into a fearsome category 3 hurricane on Monday and could strike a direct and dangerous blow to the Carolinas later this week, possibly as a category 4, fore ✔ Pretend, assume, presume that a major hurricane is going to hit right smack dab in the middle of South Carolina and is going to go way inshore, South Carolina Gov ✔ At right is Tropical Storm Helene, and second from right is Tropical Storm Isaac ✔ At right is Tropical Storm Helene, and second from right is Tropical Storm Isaac
Why is this the UK's WORST-SELLING map?
9/10/2018, 1:08:23 PMAccording to Ordnance Survey, its OS Explorer 440 is the most unloved item in the entire OS Explorer map series. It covers Glen Cassley and Glen Oykel. ✔ Commenting on the findings, OS said: 'Something of a surprise, when you consider how ideal the flat landscape is for cycling.' It also pointed out that there are some 'wonderful walks to be enjoyed around the low-lying fenlands, alongside rivers and streams in this part of the world'
Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger jet off on a trip together
9/10/2018, 3:51:03 PMThings appear to be getting a bit more serious between Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger as the couple was seen leaving Los Angeles together on Sunday. ✔ The pair even got the celebrity treatment at the airport and was dropped off on the tarmac in a swanky car ✔ She carried a structured leather back pack in a stone color over one shoulder ✔ And, according to reports, the Guardian's of the Galaxy star has already introduced his new girlfriend to his young son
Cristiano Ronaldo shows off his rippling abs as he soaks up sunshine
9/10/2018, 12:53:38 PMCristiano Ronaldo soaked up the sunshine on board a luxury yacht in Sardinia with his girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez, 24 and his son Cristiano Jr, eight over the weekend. ✔ He's enjoying a break in Italy following his £99million transfer to Juventus ✔ At one point the footballer's eldest son jumped on the back of a jet ski with fun-loving Georgina for a spot of fun on the waves ✔ The family holiday comes after the footballer signed for Juventus in a transfer worth £99million, the highest fee ever paid by an Italian club
17 Amazon Deals Under $20 That'll Basically Turn You Into A Beauty Guru
9/10/2018, 3:30:38 PMDo like makeup? Do you like sales? Do you like sales on makeup? Me too, man, me too. ✔ It's been awesome for oil control and doesn't give me an over-powdered look like some face powders do ✔ Join BuzzFeed's Clearance, Coupons, & Codes Facebook group to discuss the best deals across the web, share online shopping tips, and more with your fellow bargain hunters!
The Fertility Clinic That Cut IVF Prices in Half
9/10/2018, 2:37:35 PMThe doctor in charge says he opens the door to more families. He says yes to patients considered too old or obese elsewhere. ✔ CNY Fertility founder Robert Kiltz, seen in his Syracuse, N.Y., office, started the business in 1997 ✔ The women in the waiting area come from as far as North Carolina and Michigan ✔ CNY has had one medical malpractice judgment against it in its 20-year history
The Sex Abuse Scandal That Has Split The American Catholic Church
9/10/2018, 3:36:04 PMHere's how Pope Francis and U.S. Catholic leaders have responded to allegations swirling around ex-Cardinal Theodore McCarrick. ✔ A month after the reported encounter over McCarrick’s sexual past, Francis would go on to win praise from the liberal Catholic world for saying of another purportedly gay priest he had named a close adviser: Who am I to judge ✔ But Lombardi and Rosica issued a statement, based on Rosica’s handwritten notes from the time, recalling that Vigano himself had reported that Francis scolded him for having deceived him about Davis and omitting that she had been married four times
A spy story: Sergei Skripal was a little fish, but he had a big enemy
9/10/2018, 2:14:38 PMHe was significant in the eyes of one man - Vladimir Putin, an intelligence officer of the same age and training. ✔ Now it was the summer of 2010, and Panetta was on the phone with Fradkov, hoping to set in motion a deal that would free another GRU mole ✔ Dean is a pub owner, familiar with Salisbury's categories of drinkers ✔ Our new podcast series from the team behind Phoebe's Fall View episodes
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