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Round trip to Sydney, Australia, from LAX for $838 on Qantas - Los Angeles Times

9/21/2018, 1:27:08 PM
You must purchase this fare by Oct. 3. It is for travel Feb. 6-June 28. ✔ Fare : LAX to Sydney, Australia, for $838 round trip, including all taxes and fees, on Qantas ✔ Restrictions : The fare, subject to availability, must be purchased by Oct. 3



5 Endangered Bears Rescued from Vietnam Bile Farm Travel to Sanctuary After 13 Years in Cages

9/21/2018, 3:58:35 PM
After being trapped in rusty cages for over two decades, LeBON, Kim, Mai, Star, and Mekong will call the Vietnam Bear Rescue Centre home thanks to Animals Asia ✔ Regularly subjected to cruel extractions for their bile, which is used in traditional medicines, these majestic animals are condemned to a lifetime of suffering ✔ Some farms use veterinarians, but most do it themselves to reduce costs ✔ Every bear we manage to save means we are a small step closer to ending bear bile farming for good in Vietnam, says Bendixsen



UN environment chief criticised by UN over frequent flying

9/21/2018, 12:16:30 PM
Erik Solheim’s huge travel bill is a ‘reputation risk’ and he has ‘no regard’ for rules, says draft internal audit ✔ I am therefore determined to continue to focus on our mandate to create real results for real people, with real impact on the ground ✔ Very often it is easier to get forgiveness for non compliance than to get permission for change ✔ The Guardian can be contacted securely here or by email at damian.carrington@theguardian.com



Prince Harry always travels with this item - as does the Queen, Prince William and Kate

9/21/2018, 12:45:14 PM
PRINCE HARRY has been spotted travelling with a particular item that other Royal Family members such as Prince William, Kate Middleton and even the Queen takes when abroad. ✔ Prince Harry: He has been spotted with a Globe-Trotter bag, a favourite of the Royal Family (Image: Getty) Even Prince George and Princess Charlotte used smaller versions of the Globe-Trotter suitcases ✔ Prince George has been seen with blue tags while Princess Anne uses green



Yosemite seeking volunteers for next week's end-of-summer trash cleanup - Los Angeles Times

9/21/2018, 1:27:20 PM
The Yosemite Facelift is a park-wide volunteer event that was started by the Yosemite Climbing Assn. in 2004 to encourage visitors to clean up the park at the end of the busy summer season. ✔ Ready to spruce up one of the most splendid places on the planet ✔ Travel Free admission to national parks and forests on National Public Lands Day ✔ Be prepared to work By Mary Forgione Sep 20, 2018 | 6:10 AM Volunteers can sign in daily between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the booth in front of the Yosemite Valley Visitor Center



The place names you're pronouncing incorrectly

9/21/2018, 2:55:58 PM
American visitors are known to ask for directions to “Lie-cesster Square” but even the best of us can mispronounce place names. ✔ This city, an industrial behemoth nicknamed the Manchester of Poland in the 19th century (but now a trendy settlement of street art and coffee shops) isn’t pronounced Lods ✔ Ely = ee-lee Islay = eye-la Wroclaw = Vrot-swaff Basel = Barl Reims = Rance Shrewsbury = Shroo-sbury Southall (London)..



Croatia’s ‘Game of Thrones’ town threatened by mass tourism

9/21/2018, 1:33:07 PM
On a typical day there are about eight cruise ships visiting the 2,500 person-town of Dubrovnik, each dumping some 2,000 tourists into the streets. ✔ Dubrovnik, Croatia.(Photo: Getty Images/iStockphoto) DUBROVNIK, Croatia (AP) Marc van Bloemen has lived in the old town of Dubrovnik, a Croatian citadel widely praised as the jewel of the Adriatic, for decades, since he was a child ✔ Antrim Castle Gardens; County Antrim, Northern Ireland; 246%



‘I wouldn’t go to Santorini – it’s a threat to your health’: Greek island under fire over cruise ship emissions

9/21/2018, 1:20:56 PM
undefined ✔ A cruise ships sails through the Baltic Sea, which has a Sulphur Emission Control AreaCredit:ISTOCK The European Commission estimates that up to 50,000 people die prematurely every year in Europe due to air pollution emitted by the shipping sector



Route 66 in photos: Postcards from California

9/21/2018, 12:32:00 PM
Affectionately called "The Mother Road," Route 66 is known for quirky roadside attractions and unique mom-and-pop motels. ✔ It was depicted as the Cozy Cone Motel in the film Cars ✔ David Kafer Fullscreen When driving through the Mojave Desert along the route, this retro site will immediately catch your eye ✔ Roy’s and the entire town of Amboy fully embody the ambiance of the 1950s ✔ They shared state-by-state highlights with USA TODAY Travel



Vintage Stonehenge photos recreated

9/21/2018, 12:58:31 PM
To mark 100 years of the UK's ancient monument Stonehenge being owned by the British public, English Heritage has got tourists to come back and recreate their vintage photographs at the site ✔ National icon : It's a prehistoric monument that's become a national icon in the UK ✔ Heyhoe remembered the day out though -- vividly -- and looking at the image instantly transported him back to his youth ✔ This archive is a way of making us all part of the ongoing history of this incredible place, adds Davies



Italy's competition watchdog launches probe into Ryanair's bag charges

9/21/2018, 2:11:57 PM
Italian body Antitrust says that hand luggage is 'an essential element of transport' that should be included in the price of a ticket and not including it could amount to 'unfair commercial practice'. ✔ We look forward to explaining these safety restrictions and the generous carry-on bag policy to the Italian authority.' The no-frills carrier has already altered its luggage policy twice this year and says the latest changes were necessary because too many passengers were arriving at the gates with big bags and placing them in the hold has been causing delays



Polar bears, ice fields: New cruises across Russian Arctic bring rare adventure

9/21/2018, 12:32:01 PM
New cruises across the little-traveled Arctic route known as the Northeast Passage are offering adventurous travelers a chance to see things few people have seen. ✔ The trip kicks off with a landing along the northern tip of Novaya Zemlya, a finger-like archipelago where fields of lichen-stained rocks and ground-hugging saxifrage are typical of the region ✔ The voyage begins Aug 19; fares start at $21,900 per person (information: 866-285-7884; heritage-expeditions.com)



17 Hilarious Times People Lied on Social Media

9/21/2018, 1:37:34 PM
Famous journalist and columnist Mike Rokyo once said, “It’s been my policy to view the internet not as an ’information highway,’ but as an electronic asylum filled with babbling loonies.” And this was when social media wasn’t even born yet. Today when we see people on the internet, we realize that one way or another he was stating the truth. ✔ 17 Hilarious Times People Lied on Social Media Famous journalist and columnist Mike Rokyo once said, It’s been my policy to view the internet not as an ’information highway,’ but as an electronic asylum filled with babbling loonies ✔ Just another day, chilling out © agencedisko / Twitter   11



Princess Eugenie and Jack wedding Windsor Plans announced

9/21/2018, 12:39:04 PM
Windsor is preparing for the wedding of Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, on 12 October - six months after Harry and Meghan wed in the town. ✔ Similar barriers will be erected for Eugenie and Jack's wedding With 1,200 members of the public expected within the grounds of the castle alone, it is of little surprise the town is preparing for thousands to descend on their streets on the day of the wedding



GPs should 'dust off' pandemic plans this flu season, warns medic

9/21/2018, 12:38:50 PM
Dr Andrew Green, clinical and prescribing lead for the General Practice Committee in the UK, urged doctors to step up their preparations ahead of the flu outbreak this winter. ✔ The true global mortality rate from the pandemic is not known, but an estimated 10 per cent to 20 per cent of those who were infected died ✔ Its rapid spread raised concerns because it was not covered in a vaccine given to the elderly ✔ Usually, just one subtype, of either influenza A or B, is responsible for the majority of cases



Bali to crackdown on visitors posing beside sacred temples

9/21/2018, 2:11:59 PM
Officials have reportedly lamented the decline in the 'quality of tourists' who they believe are being disrespectful at the hundreds of Hindu sites across the Indonesian island. ✔ It sparked outrage as the shrine is reserved for the most important deity in Balinese Hinduism ✔ Often dubbed a paradise on earth, the Indonesian holiday island has become an embarrassing poster child for the country's trash problem and officials are now having to remove 100 tons of rubbish from beaches every day



The Tube map that shows every single abandoned ‘GHOST STATION’ 

9/21/2018, 12:38:58 PM
It has been created by Franklin Jarrier, who not only names these ‘ghost stations’, but indicates the date they closed. His map also shows the actual layout of the London Tube network. ✔ For instance Blake Hall on the Central Line was estimated to have only 17 passengers when it closed in 1981 During World War Two, many stations were used as public shelters and underground offices for London Underground and government staff ✔ For more information on abandoned Tube stations click here and visit www.abandonedstations.org.uk



The best New England hotels for autumn foliage and leaf peeping

9/21/2018, 2:55:59 PM
Discover the best hotels for autumn foliage and leaf peeping in New England, including hotels, inns and motels in Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island. These United States hotels are in a prime position for exploring New England in peak foliage on a scenic autumn colours hike, stroll or drive. ✔ Read the full review: Delamar West Hartford Rooms at Delamar are are swathe of creamy beiges and soft greys • Cool Catskills and Hudson Valley hotels you need to know about Homestead Inn – Thomas Henkelmann, Greenwich This gracious inn’s immediate neighbours are mighty dogwoods, weeping birch and pretty shrubbery – the delights of Mother Nature



The new Museum of Illusions in New York: It will boggle your mind

9/21/2018, 1:27:00 PM
A new Museum of Illusions has opened in New York City. The exhibits show how our eyes can see things that our brains don't understand. ✔ The Museum of Illusions opened this week in a historic old bank building in Chelsea ✔ For example, the Jastrow Illusion makes the bottom shape appear larger than the top shape ✔ Gjoni plans to expand the concept to other places in North America such as Kansas City and Toronto



Mum packs family of four’s clothes for a WEEK into one suitcase - this is how

9/21/2018, 2:29:59 PM
AN Australian mum has shared her packing secrets for a family of four’s week-long holiday – and they’re very impressive indeed. The mum-of-two shared a photo of her packing, which involved ti… ✔ 2 The mum didn't pack any toiletries - which take up a lot of space She revealed: I love rolling, it means no fold marks either ✔ The Facebook post attracted over 950 likes, with users in awe of the skills involved ✔ All that's needed is something that's found in every kitchen - click here to find out what



Pound to euro exchange rate: Sterling FALLS as Theresa May voices EU Brexit demands

9/21/2018, 2:48:55 PM
THE pound to euro exchange rate has plunged following Prime Minister Theresa May’s latest Brexit announcement. ✔ Mrs May said: I will not overturn the result of the referendum nor will I break up my country ✔ In a Money Saving Expert post, Martin Lewis discusses whether Brits should buy their holiday money now or wait ✔ Indonesia Exchange rate: £1 = 18,867.07 Indonesian Rupiah



What U.S. city is the most fun? Um, it's not Los Angeles — not even close - Los Angeles Times

9/21/2018, 1:27:29 PM
Las Vegas is the most fun city in the U.S., a study says, and it goes on to show the rankings that make it so. ✔ What is the best city in America to have a good time ✔ A study from WalletHub puts the Mojave Desert oasis at the top of its 2018 rankings of Most Fun Cities in America ✔ A bartender prepares a drink at Rosina at Palazzo ✔ The trail replaced a railroad line built to supply workers during the construction of Hoover Dam



New Disney World experiences for 2019 - with Mickey, The Incredibles and Monsters Inc

9/21/2018, 2:29:53 PM
DISNEY WORLD is gearing up for an influx of Luke Skywalkers and Princess Leias next year as they open the new Star Wars Land. But they have also just revealed a whole host of other new experiences … ✔ Meanwhile, Timon and Rafiki are having an Hakuna Matata Time Dance Party on Discovery Island to celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Lion King ✔ The hotel comes in the form of a starship, filled with characters and stories that unfold all around them during their voyage through the galaxy ✔ To add to the feeling, every cabin window in the lobby, restaurants and bedrooms will have views of space



A toast to these speakeasies, where cocktails are hiding in plain sight - Los Angeles Times

9/21/2018, 1:27:16 PM
Eighty-five years after Prohibition ended, speakeasies have become less about hiding the consumption of alcohol and more about serving interesting craft cocktails in dimly illuminated spaces. ✔ Eighty-five years after Prohibition ended, speakeasies have become less about hiding the consumption of alcohol and more about serving interesting craft cocktails in dimly illuminated spaces ✔ Order a cocktail ($14) named after your favorite author (there’s a gin-forward Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and an F



Watch: 100 years of London in 100 photographs

9/21/2018, 2:02:21 PM
undefined ✔ Below is a brief caption offering the context and location of each image ✔ 1964 Beatle Paul McCartney in Marylebone, with Wilfrid Brambell (who played the part of Paul's grandfather) during the filming of  A Hard Day's Night ✔ Leave a comment below to let us know, or tag your suggested photo with #telegraphtravel on Instagram



Is the Picos de Europa Spain's most underrated destination?

9/21/2018, 1:43:29 PM
As the darkly attractive Spaniard handed my wife and me our rubber suits and harnesses and began the process of zipping us in and tightening buckles, it was only natural that my thoughts should turn to our honeymoon. ✔ As the darkly attractive Spaniard handed my wife and me our rubber suits and harnesses and began the process of zipping us in and tightening buckles, it was only natural that my thoughts should turn to our honeymoon.. ✔ So clear that image from your mind, and I’ll start again ✔ If we do not guard the possessed paradise between..



Where are the best spots for spectacular fall foliage in New York in 2018?

9/21/2018, 2:29:08 PM
Warm, wet summer may delay start and vibrancy of fall leaves in the Hudson Valley; New England will have a normal season, say experts. ✔ Therefore, we can expect fall foliage to be less vivid this year ✔ And indeed a few nights where the temperatures have hit the mid-40 degree mark in Maine have started the process there, said the Farmers' Almanac's Geiger ✔ As with most principles, a lot of anything isn’t good, explained Baurele ✔ The trees tend to shrivel up their leaves and drop them prematurely in a way to save water



Gwyneth Paltrow sang a very rude song for Jack Black - and made him blush

9/21/2018, 1:39:26 PM
Jack Black has revealed a hilarious story about Gwyneth Paltrow from their time filming Shallow Hal in 2001 ✔ And her version of that song has stuck with me all these years ✔ Shallow Hal followed the story of Hal Larson (Jack Black) a shallow man who, after undergoing hypnosis, starts to recognise people's inner beauty reflected in their outward appearance ✔ She's also started lifestyle brand Goop, which covers all things to do with fashion, food, beauty, travel, wellness and work



Bride and groom wed in a naked beach ceremony… complete with nude bridesmaid, best man and registrar

9/21/2018, 2:30:02 PM
MANY brides stress over finding the perfect dress for their wedding. But one woman decided to avoid the problem altogether and got married completely naked – along with her groom and guests. … ✔ MANY brides stress over finding the perfect dress for their wedding ✔ In 2017, Valentine landed a job in Brussels, Belgium, and Anca found work in Paris – forcing them to live apart – and he finally proposed as they chatted late at night on Facebook ✔ ‘Naked’ wedding dresses are set to be the biggest trend of 2018 and Kate Upton’s leading the way



From Red Robin to Hitting No. 1: What to Know About 'The Difference' Singer Tyler Rich

9/21/2018, 1:53:45 PM
With his self-titled EP out Friday, Rich tells PEOPLE about his Harry Potter fandom — and why he once stole a dog ✔ I’m not going to be like Draco Malfoy … but I’m definitely in the house ✔ They gave us unlimited gift cards for when we were on the road so we could always eat for free at any Red Robin ✔ I want it to have to do with something along the lines of where I grew up, I think…I don’t know, but it’s going to be good



Here’s How I Was Tricked By A Crisis Pregnancy Center

9/21/2018, 3:46:04 PM
After missing multiple red flags, the alarm bells started ringing in my head. ✔ laflor via Getty Images It’s summer 2016 ✔ The woman on the phone wants me to come back for an ultrasound ✔ She tries to keep me on the phone, her voice growing faster and higher-pitched ✔ It’s an embarrassing experience that I’d rather forget ✔ John Oliver has a lengthy segment on his show, and this is now national news



I made the switch from iPhone to Samsung Galaxy Note 9 — this is what I love and what I'll miss

9/21/2018, 2:55:46 PM
If you're going to make the switch from Apple to Android, prepare to give up these features but also get some new ones. ✔ For instance, I love the one-handed keyboard, a tool that shrinks the keyboard so it's easier to type messages with one hand (I use it most when walking my dog) ✔ Subscribe to CNBC Make It on YouTube! These are the best ways to travel the world for super cheap    9:33 AM ET Tue, 24 July 2018 | 01:09



'Let's bring back the dignity of walking': being on foot in your city

9/21/2018, 3:01:16 PM
From trudging through snow to navigating streets with a buggy, Guardian readers share what it’s like to walk in their cities ✔ Now, living in North Portland, I come downtown about once a month to buy supplies, meet my wife at work, visit friends and check in at my gallery ✔ Stephanie Walton, London Follow Guardian Cities on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to join the discussion, and explore our archive here



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