Chongqing tourism seminar held in Los Angeles - Travel
9/12/2018, 6:56:52 AMundefined ✔ Representatives from the tourism industry in China and the United States made speeches introducing tourism resources in both countries, saying they look forward to expanding collaboration ✔ According to Huang, the CKG is expected to have over 100 international and domestic air routes in 2020
See the best entries in the first Instagram travel photography competition
9/12/2018, 9:59:21 AMSee the best entries in the first Instagram travel photography competition ✔ Photobox has launched what it says is the world's first Instagram photography awards, in the shape of the PIPAs (Photobox Instagram Photography Awards) ✔ How to take the perfect Instagram picture User @andresson was shortlisted for this photo of a drizzly Regent Street in London
Hurricane Florence: 1.5 million flee monster storm - latest flight, cruise and travel news
9/12/2018, 7:52:51 AMHURRICANE FLORENCE is to make landfall tomorrow, as it remains at a Category 4 level. More than one million residents have been evacuated, with supplies of fuel and food running out on the East Coast. What are the latest updates for flights, cruises and travel advice from the government? ✔ Hurricane Florence has continued to grow in size and strength as it approaches the east coast of Florida ✔ President Donald Trump tweeted: Just had calls with South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper, and Virginia Governor Ralph Northam regarding the incoming storm
18 Multipurpose Travel Products To Save You Money And Space
9/12/2018, 10:11:14 AMYou won't regret packing these in your suitcase. ✔ If I put it on at night, I wake up to healthy, hydrated, glowing skin ✔ Check out all of BuzzFeed’s gift guides! The best things at three price points The best things at three price points More BuzzFeed Reviews More BuzzFeed Reviews
Britons with passports with less than six months left could be turned from EU countries
9/12/2018, 9:28:41 AMBREXIT fears surrounding Britons travelling abroad have escalated following leaked government papers suggesting UK passports with less than six months left on them could prevent the holder from travelling to countries in the EU. ✔ Passports: Britons currently do not need any additional months past the expiration date for the EU (Image: Getty) Passport offices could face huge backlogs of issuing passports in light of the recent news ✔ Malta, however, is being chosen by wealthy Britons as it offers tax-free funds as well as unlimited travel across the EU
Ryanair passenger fury as 150 flights cancelled today – affecting thousands
9/12/2018, 11:27:45 AMRYANAIR has cancelled 150 flights to and from Germany today, leaving passengers furious. The cancellations were only made yesterday after cabin crew and pilots went on a last minute strike, leaving… ✔ Getty Images - Getty 10 A passenger walks past banners that staff have put up at Schonefeld Airport in Berlin AFP 10 Ryanair staff at Frankfurt Airport have also been on strike Banners put up at Schonefeld Airport in Berlin read: Ryanair must change
Ryanair flight hand luggage: THIS is why the airline makes travellers PAY for non-hold bag
9/12/2018, 11:17:11 AMRYANAIR introduced a new hand luggage cabin bag rule earlier this year which means passengers on a standard ticket have large hand bags checked into the hold - unless they pay to keep it on board. ✔ Place heavy items in the middle of your rucksack, or as close to your back as possible – this will put less strain on your back when you’re walking ✔ Ryanair’s Kenny Jacob added: As always Ryanair continues to lower the cost of travel, while our new bag policy from 1 November means we can eliminate all free gate bags and related flight delays
Sorting fact from fiction: What you can and can't do in Dubai
9/12/2018, 9:59:26 AMDubai has promoted itself as a glamorous, cosmopolitan city where visitors can indulge in non-stop sun, sea and shopping, and expats can make their (tax-free) fortunes. ✔ The strategy has paid off, transforming the once-desolate desert emirate into one of the most popular travel destinations in the world, attracting a record-breaking 15.8 million visitors in 2017 ✔ When visiting Dubai, some rules are pretty obvious, but others less so, and there are regular reports of hapless foreigners falling foul of local laws
Eurostar launches autumn sale – with fares to the Continent from £25
9/12/2018, 9:59:25 AMundefined ✔ The city only became French when Louis X1V captured it in 1667 ✔ Highlights include its modern Markthal, a hive of humanity at weekends, when its fruits, vegetables, olive oils, cheeses and other delicacies are in wide demand, impressive art galleries, such as the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, where you can admire Van Gogh, Monet, Kandinsky, Dali and Munch, and the picturesque cafes and bars of the Oude Haven (Old Harbour)
Ryanair pilots and cabin crew in Germany stage another strike
9/12/2018, 8:35:07 AMThe Irish budget carrier said it was cancelling 150 out of 400 scheduled flights to and from Germany because of the walkout over pay and conditions for pilots and cabin crew. ✔ Germany's Cockpit and Verdi unions, which represent some 400 Germany-based Ryanair pilots and 1,000 flight personnel, condemned the airline's attempt to squeeze them with a similar threat ✔ 'The wages are so low that they are insufficient to ensure a decent living standard,' Verdi board member Christine Behle said
Cruise secrets: Crew members reveal why you should NEVER take this onboard
9/12/2018, 9:35:56 AMCRUISE cabin crew staff have revealed some of the best items to take on a trip to make sure the holiday goes smoothly, as well as one item that is a huge no-no when on a ship at sea. ✔ Cruises: Surge protectors are banned as they could cause fires onboard (Image: Getty) This means that a surge protector could react differently onboard and cause a fire ✔ A fire broke out on a Royal Caribbean ship in 2015 yet no one was killed, with one crew member suffering from first degree burns
Ryanair passengers fury as strike cancels 150 flights due to pilot and cabin crew walk out
9/12/2018, 8:54:48 AMRYANAIR passengers have taken to social media to vent their frustrations amid the German strike, with pilots and cabin crew members walking out for 24 hours. The airline has cancelled 150 flights out of 400 due to fly today. ✔ Ryanair: Passengers tweeted of their confusion in regards to their flights amid the strike (Image: Twitter/alexmcl4) Ryanair issued a statement, calling the surprise strike unnecessary ✔ Ms Maundrell also advised checking what your travel insurance will also cover
TripAdvisor review fraudster JAILED for selling fake reviews
9/12/2018, 9:36:06 AMThe owner of PromoSalento, which sold fake review packages to firms in Italy, was sentenced to nine months in prison and ordered to pay 8,000 euros (£7,100) in costs. ✔ 'Writing fake reviews has always been fraud, but this is the first time we've seen someone sent to jail as a result.' 'We invest a lot in fraud prevention and we're successful at tackling it – since 2015, we've put a stop to the activity of more than 60 different paid review companies worldwide
The simple charm of Russia's wooden airports
9/12/2018, 4:32:19 AMThis might be the era of glass and steel airports, but in Russia there are scores of fully operational wooden airports, whose simple architecture is sure to charm ✔ Letnyaya Zolotitsa (ULBZ) , Arkhangelsk Oblast, Russia Mezen A bit farther north, but still in the region of Arkhangelsk, is Mezen Airport, whose wooden structure is painted a distinctive pale blue ✔ Nowadays only the occasional sports plane makes an unscheduled stop, yet the elderly couple who call this airport home have preserved it as a time capsule from a bygone era
From Orient Express to The Railway Children: top 10 trains in novels
9/12/2018, 11:56:19 AME Nesbit nurtured a generation’s love for railways, while Agatha Christie and Ian Fleming turned humble carriages into thrilling locations – Sarah Ward picks her favourite lines in fiction ✔ Wonderfully executed … a still from Alfred Hitchcock’s 1938 The Lady Vanishes, adapted from The Wheel Spins ✔ Personally, I’d rather eat Bertie Bott’s Every Flavour Beans or a Cauldron Cake from the witchy food trolley than anything an ordinary buffet car has to offer
The world's most jaw-dropping volcanic landscapes revealed
9/12/2018, 9:36:12 AMThis amazing global gallery is sure to fire up your wanderlust. It shows volcanoes covered in fields, craters containing striking turquoise water and cones that make for great hiking destinations. ✔ From majestic cone peaks, to piercing blue crater lakes, this gallery of images showcases some of the world's most dramatic volcanic landscapes ✔ It is the second most active volcano in the area with more than 30 recorded eruptions A golden view of Mount Vesuvius near Naples in Italy, which is extremely popular with tourists
Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary SLAMS Brexit - 'The risk of a HARD Brexit is underestimated'
9/12/2018, 10:33:39 AMRYANAIR boss Michael O’Leary reiterated his concern over Brexit and its effects on his airline at a press conference today. ✔ Ryanair have issued stark warnings about Brexit in the past, with O'Leary even going so far as to say no doubt fares will rise as a consequence of the UK leaving the EU ✔ With the deadline for a deal looming, the outspoken CEO expressed further concerns with how negotiations were going
The world's best beaches - according to our experts
9/12/2018, 7:42:18 AMThe world's best beaches - according to our experts ✔ Unlike many seaside destinations, Croatia has very little sand ✔ Koh Lipe has become a party destination in recent years but still retains a laid-back atmosphere with many delightful tropical coves ✔ And it takes just three hours to kayak around the entire island
’May will FALL before Christmas’ Ryanair boss O’Leary makes damning Brexit prediction
9/12/2018, 11:25:40 AMRYANAIR boss Michael O'Leary, who has been damning of Brexit and a passionate Remain voter throughout, issued a prediction today at a press conference: Theresa May will "fall" and leave before Christmas. ✔ Ryanair Brexit latest: Theresa May will fall before Christmas, according to Michael O'Leary (Image: GETTY) Ryanair boss - and Remain voter - Michael O’Leary made a damning prediction for Theresa May this morning at a press conference for his airline ✔ We hope there is an agreement as we don’t want to see disruption for flights
The 16 most romantic European city breaks for 2018
9/12/2018, 9:34:22 AMAn insider's guide to the most romantic hotels in Europe, including the best for cosy fires, rooftop restaurants, dramatic views, intimate bars, elegant bedrooms and vintage design, in locations including Rome, Venice, Paris, Barcelona, Dubrovnik, Florence and Madrid. ✔ An insider's guide to the most romantic hotels in Europe, including the best for cosy fires, rooftop restaurants, dramatic views, intimate bars, elegant bedrooms and vintage design, in locations including Rome, Venice, Paris, Barcelona, Dubrovnik, Florence and Madrid ✔ And if the occasion calls for haute cuisine unveiled by gloved waiters, Barcelona will rise to it
The four shortlisted designs for Riba's architecture award revealed
9/12/2018, 11:33:16 AMThe Riba International Prize, awarded every two years, rewards the most inspirational and significant new structures from across the globe. ✔ Largely made from locally-sourced timber, the Brazilian architects used natural resources surrounding the site in a bid to promote both economic and environmental sustainability ✔ The designers say that the green buildings create their own microclimate and the foliage helps to filter fine particles to improve air quality
Is this the best road trip in Southeast Asia?
9/12/2018, 9:59:27 AMDiscover some of the best attractions to take in on a road trip adventure. ✔ If you’re flying with Singapore Airlines, it makes sense to squeeze in a stopover in the Lion City en route, if only to devour a plate of chilli crab or a bowl of creamy laksa, stop for tea in the winding alleyways of Chinatown, or take a stroll along the Esplanade to grab a selfie with the Merlion ✔ Or strike out in search of Cambodia’s natural beauty with a guided trek through the Cardamom Mountains ✔ To discover more about Singapore Airlines, visit singaporeair.com
Mike Ward previews tonight's TV: Joanna's material gains
9/12/2018, 10:45:24 AMJOANNA Lumley invites us to join her on her Silk Road adventure at the start of her latest TV travelogue. “A journey along a road that literally changed all our lives,” she adds. To which, in response, I’m thinking, “ooh, I think I just might, if she really means that.” ✔ Joanna Lumley's Silk Road Adventure airs on ITV (Image: GUY BELL/REX/SHUTTERSHOCK) I’ve always thought Joanna Lumley must be lovely company ✔ As with most of Joanna’s travelogues, you do wish her awe could occasionally be toned down just a little, allowing space for a tad more irreverence
T-Mobile and Sprint say they need each other to build 5G. Do they?
9/12/2018, 11:53:21 AMThe heads of both companies made their case before a Senate subcommittee Wednesday. ✔ And all four US wireless carriers have already been developing and testing the new technology, which will make our communications faster and more reliable ✔ Kimmelman added that both companies also have not convincingly shown how future upgrades to 5G are enough to justify a loss of competition in the meantime
Pound to euro exchange rate: Sterling slips as BoE Mark Carney stays in office until 2020
9/12/2018, 7:03:25 AMTHE POUND has slipped against the euro following a strong start to the week, after the news from Bank of England’s Mark Carney that he plans to extend his tenure and stay in office until 2020. ✔ (Image: Getty) I am willing to do whatever else I can in order to promote both a smooth Brexit Mark Carney It also pushes back fears of finding a replacement for his role in light of the difficult economic period in the country ✔ An increase from 0.5 per cent to 0.75 per cent was announced in August, nine months after it was increased from 0.25 per cent in November 2017
New iPhone release may include something that’s NEVER been seen on an Apple smartphone
9/12/2018, 5:35:08 AMAPPLE is getting ready to announce its new iPhone and it could include a very useful feature that’s never been seen on an Apple smartphone before. ✔ There’s no word on how Apple will utilise this technology but dual-sims are hugely popular in many parts of the world including China ✔ You can watch things by following this link Those with an Apple TV can also tune in on the big screen via the Apple events app installed on the streaming device
Outlander season 4 spoilers: Jamie Fraser star teases FIRST Brianna Fraser meeting
9/12/2018, 9:53:57 AMOUTLANDER star Sam Heughan has revealed the first details of his character Jamie Fraser’s first meeting with Brianna Fraser on the time-travelling STARZ drama, and it’s set to be a gripping scene. ✔ In a new interview, Scottish actor Sam, 38, has dropped a series of hints about what fans can expect from the upcoming instalments, and it sounds like the Fraser clan are set for plenty of family drama and conflict along the way ✔ In terms of what else is coming up on the popular Amazon Prime Video drama, Sam stressed the differences between the years that have come before ✔ Outlander season 4 returns to STARZ and Amazon Prime Video November 4
Health cover and permanent health cover: what's the difference?
9/12/2018, 11:11:22 AMProtection insurers paid out a record-breaking £5bn in claims last year in income protection, critical illness cover and life insurance. ✔ Protection insurers paid out a record-breaking £5bn in claims last year in income protection, critical illness cover and life insurance ✔ Income protection and private medical cover can be taken out at the same time, to cover medical costs and provide income if you are out of work for a long time
iPhone X 2018 release - This subtle change may dramatically alter how you use this phone
9/12/2018, 5:12:32 AMAPPLE will unveil its iPhone X 2018 later on today, September 12, but the device could come with a brand new feature that could dramatically change how you use the device. ✔ China Mobile’s Facebook page hints the new flagships could arrive with dual SIM card support ✔ Apple will unveil its iPhone X 2018 later on today (Image: Apple) Such a move would allow two SIM cards to be installed inside an iPhone, meaning customers could operate multiple carrier plans on the same device at once ✔ Express.co.uk will be covering the trillion-dollar firm's event in Cupertino live
Model speaks out about how 'hard it is being blonde' - and gets huge backlash
9/12/2018, 11:52:53 AMDevon Windsor sparked outrage with her comments about how difficult her life is because of her hair colour ✔ Being a model sounds like a bit of a dream as far as jobs go - you get to travel the world, wear the best clothes and have your hair and makeup done to perfection ✔ Unsurprisingly, viewers took to Twitter to express their outrage at Devon's comments with some accusing her of being ignorant
Woman, 44, who’s juggling affairs with three married men insists she's NOT a homewrecker
9/12/2018, 8:57:51 AMMODEL Sam Taylor enjoys open relationships just like Joy on BBC1’s hit drama Wanderlust and says: “Life’s too short to stick with just one person.” The 44-year-old from Brentwood in Essex dates up … ✔ He was keen to see what it was like to have sex with someone else and wanted to meet a woman who would not upset things at home ✔ Every week, around 20,000 people in the UK are having affairs on IllicitEncounters.com ✔ Inside a ‘Sugar Baby Summit’ where girls learn how to meet sugar daddies and how to have kinky sex
Spider-Man on PS4 weaves a great story that revels in villainy
9/12/2018, 6:19:29 AMAT its best, Marvel’s Spider-Man for PS4 can be a slick, fast-paced action experience and at its worst, a slightly clunky doss, but at its heart, this exclusive could be one of the most engaging superhero games around. ✔ Marvel's Spider-Man (Image: SONY) Peter Parker’s life is in a bit of a mess, with plenty left untold on how he got to this point ✔ But it’s fair to say that Insomniac has done a brilliant job bringing Spider-Man to the next generation with a decent story to tell
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