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Perspective | How much does this actually cost? In travel, it can be hard to get a straight answer.

9/22/2018, 11:42:59 AM
The practice of quoting an initial, low rate but then adding taxes, fees and other charges, can confuse consumers. ✔ By Christopher Elliott Christopher Elliott Email Bio Follow Columnist September 19 The quoted rate for an amazing three-bedroom condominium in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, looked too good to be true ✔ Resort fees are up 11 percent for the year, to an average of $21 per night, according to ResortFeeChecker.com, a site that tracks resort fees



The Lincolnshire town that can't decide whether it should celebrate Thatcher

9/22/2018, 8:56:19 AM
Pontificating on the merits or demerits of Margaret Thatcher’s time as prime minister is far beyond the bailiwick of this humble travel feature, but we can all of us agree, left and right, rich and poor, northerner and southerner, school milk drinker or brittle-boned urchin, that discussions of her legacy are pretty boring. ✔ Pontificating on the merits or demerits of Margaret Thatcher’s time as prime minister is far beyond the bailiwick of this humble travel feature, but we can all of us agree, left and right, rich and poor, northerner and southerner, school milk drinker or brittle-boned urchin, that discussions of her legacy are pretty boring ✔ Here’s where we’re at with that statue: having been funded by £300,000 of anonymous private cash, it was put forward for a site in Westminster, before being rejected as a result of concerns that..



How Tokyo changed from a sleepy village into the world's biggest metropolis

9/22/2018, 8:56:22 AM
How Tokyo changed from a sleepy village into the world's biggest metropolis ✔ As home to nearly 38 million people in its metropolitan area, futuristic skyscrapers, cutting-edge technology and more Michelin-starred restaurants than anywhere else on the planet, it’s hard to believe that Tokyo was once a small fishing village ✔ Here is a vibrant Japanese hand-coloured wood-cut piece from around 1880 depicting a horse race in Ueno Park, as spectators cheer from the stands



Beyond Machu Picchu – a new way to see the lost city

9/22/2018, 8:56:23 AM
undefined ✔ Ahead of each harvest, they hike into the mountains with bundles of cocoa leaves as an offering to Pachamama in the hope she reciprocates with high yields ✔ At a glance | The world’s 17 megadiverse countries Essentials G Adventures (gadventures.co.uk; 0344 272 2060) offers group tours to Peru, incorporating visits to community projects ✔ Mains at Nuna Raymi (nunaraymicusco.com) cost around 30 soles (£7)



Royal family photographer on his 15 years following the monarchy

9/22/2018, 8:11:48 AM
In the 15 years since he became Getty Images’ royal photographer, Chris Jackson has burned through five passports. ✔ ‘But I think there are so many other amazing aspects of life around the world that I get to see now ✔ They’re always very understanding: they know it’s important, because I’m recording history – these images will be looked at in decades, and hopefully, centuries to come.’ Modern Monarchy: The British Royal Family Today, by Chris Jackson is published by Rizzoli £35 on 9 October  Copy of More from Telegraph Magazine Interviews 18 sept



Victoria’s Secret model wanted to ‘rip her skin off’ after bed bug nightmare

9/22/2018, 9:37:59 AM
A VICTORIA’S Secret model who was “massacred” by bed bugs is suing the hotel where she claims she received them, after the ordeal put her out of work for two months. Sabrina Jales St Pierre said sh… ✔ Pierre 7 Sabrina said she literally wanted to rip her skin off He added that Sabrina also had to seek medical help for the bites for an extended period of time ✔ Here readers of various shapes recreated Victoria’s Secret ads to prove Angel lingerie suits fuller figures



Strictly Come Dancing stars head to the studio for last-minute rehearsals ahead of tonight's launch show

9/22/2018, 11:28:21 AM
THE stars of this year’s Strictly Come Dancing are headed for last-minute rehearsals ahead of tonight’s launch show. Sure to be wracked with nerves as they prepare for their first dance… ✔ THE stars of this year's Strictly Come Dancing are headed for last-minute rehearsals ahead of tonight's launch show ✔ Host Tess Daly this week revealed it's inevitable that romance blossoms between celebrities and their dance partners ✔ The pair have firmly denied any romance between them however and have insisted they’re just friends



These are the French tax breaks you need to know about

9/22/2018, 8:08:38 AM
Here is everything you need to know about how to pay less tax in France. ✔ The boxes to fill in here are found on the main tax declaration form ✔ However, the work must be carried out by a professional tradesman ✔ If you have a life insurance policy, premiums within a certain limit will not be taxed ✔ By Emilie King READ ALSO: French income tax declaration: Here's what you need to remember



Myleene Klass and Carol Vorderman reunited after nearly TWO DECADES

9/22/2018, 8:23:01 AM
Myleene Klass and Carol Vorderman joined forces nearly two decades after they first met. ✔ This is the first standard since the 617 Squadron reformed in April 'It was incredible': Myleene went on to reveal her day with the RAF had 'blown her mind' and she shared why she had attended the event when she took to her Instagram platform



17 Money-Saving Tips Every Makeup Addict Needs to Know

9/22/2018, 10:02:42 AM
It’s always nice when you buy new cosmetic items, but the money spent on them can get out of hand. The good news is that there are other simple, budget-saving methods that can help you look like a million bucks. ✔ The simplest way is to mix this base with your favorite shower gel ✔ Of course, steer clear of products that cause burning or redness ✔ We guarantee that the difference will be almost unnoticeable ✔ Please tell us about them in the comments! Preview photo credit Depositphotos, Thetimes



LG Gram review – Is this lightweight laptop the perfect MacBook Air replacement?

9/22/2018, 9:09:24 AM
LG GRAM has arrived in the UK and is the South Korean technology giant’s leading lightweight laptop that attempts to trump the MacBook Air with more contemporary internals, a vibrant 1080p display and a metal chassis. But is the LG Gram the perfect replacement for Apple’s incredibly popular notebook? Here is Express.co.uk’s review of the LG Gram. ✔ LG Gram is perfect for anyone looking to do some web browsing while putting together a Word document and listening to Spotify ✔ If you can pick up the device in a sale it is certainly worth the investment, but at the moment it is not a cut above its rivals to justify its asking price



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