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Is it safe to visit Florida? Travel weather update as tropical storm heads to Florida Keys

9/3/2018, 11:56:14 AM
FLORIDA is set to be battered by a potential tropical cyclone which will bring heavy rain, strong winds and flooding to South Florida - so how safe is it to travel to the US state? ✔ The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said in its latest bulletin at 7 am BST that they expect the tropical system to strengthen as it passes over Florida and enters the Gulf of Mexico ✔ Make sure that you and your family have a plan in place in case of disaster



Travel letters: The blues make one reader swoon, but new fees have another reader singing the blues

9/3/2018, 11:25:07 AM
Resorts that charge these fees suggest they don't 'seem to know how to support hard-working Americans who visit their properties,' letter writer says. ✔ Thank you for the article on Chicago blues [Chasing Those Chicago Blues, by Christopher Reynolds, Aug. 26] ✔ It has impacted traffic and stretched our already thin water supplies ✔ Everyone was texting photos home, posting photos on Facebook, sending photos to each other, etc



BA passengers flying to Cairo shunted onto budget Belgian airline

9/3/2018, 11:45:23 AM
undefined ✔ Telegraph Travel writer Claire Wrathall was caught unawares on a flight to Sicily in July that was wet-leased to Titan Airways at the last minute ✔ To facilitate the additional engine inspections and any associated maintenance we have had to make some minor adjustments to our long haul flight schedules this summer



Flybmi launches SUPER cheap flight sale – here are the best deals

9/3/2018, 9:39:33 AM
Want to book a cheap holiday? Flybmi just announced a sale on these flights abroad. ✔ And now, Flybmi has slashed prices on all routes across the UK and Europe ✔ Those who miss out on the offer don’t need to panic ✔ It is usually more expensive to fly in the morning and midday, before 3pm 4 ✔ Avoid Saturdays – these tend to be the most expensive times to travel



Number of tourists visiting Spain has dropped for the first time in a decade

9/3/2018, 11:20:12 AM
HOLIDAYMAKERS are turning their back on Spain – with numbers of tourists down in July for the first time in nine years. For the five years previous to this, figures had been growing in record numbe… ✔ In Tunisia, tourism jumped by 40 percent in the first half of 2018, its government said, driven by a strong return of European tourists three years after they were targeted in terror attacks ✔ Spanish hotels have also been slashing prices to compete with the deals on offer in Turkey and North Africa



Tourist slept at airport for a WEEK after running out of money for hotels

9/3/2018, 10:16:23 AM
A TAIWANESE tourist has finally left Australia after spending a week surviving off bread and tuna at Perth Airport. It is understood 24-year-old tourist Lee Chi Lin has been in Australia since July… ✔ Kathryn also praised all parties involved for working together, which resulted in a happy ending for Chi Lin, who has now returned home ✔ This story previously appeared on News.com.au and was reproduced with permission ✔ We've also got handy trips for how to get a free phone charger at the airport



25-hour days as 'glorified cleaners' - superyacht staff on life below deck

9/3/2018, 10:53:10 AM
WORKING on a multi million-dollar super yacht is an increasingly popular job option for young people, keen to work as deckhands, stewardesses and captains on luxury vessels as they cruise through t… ✔ And if they can put up with the cramped quarters, staff got accommodation and utilities for free ✔ This story originally appeared on News.com.au and was reproduced with permission ✔ Sun Online Travel previously revealed what it's really like to work on board a cruise ship - and there are some shocking confessions



But why can't you sit in that empty premium-class seat? Maybe because it's stealing

9/3/2018, 11:48:32 AM
You can't just claim a seat because it's empty. It's not fair to the person who paid full freight for that seat. You get what you pay for and conversely, you shouldn't get what you didn't pay for--or you'll pay the price, sometimes in embarrassment, sometimes in real dollars and cents. ✔ For instance, a recent internet search of nonstop, round-trip flights from Los Angeles to London revealed main-cabin fares of around $800 ✔ After takeoff, a passenger who paid $800 for a main-cabin seat decides to sit in the empty first-class seat ✔ Together, we walked silently back to the main cabin



10 reasons to visit Eswatini, the African country you might not have heard of

9/3/2018, 8:49:06 AM
undefined ✔ phophonyane.co.sz At a glance | The 20 countries with the most species of bird Rock of ages Eswatini’s rocks are among the world’s oldest, some dating back 3.5 billion years ✔ Wooden platforms let you catch your breath, scan for baboons and wonder why



Pound to euro exchange rate: Sterling could fall even further today warn experts

9/3/2018, 9:15:18 AM
THE POUND has recovered slightly since last week’s opening rate but is still down from last Thursday’s high and could come under further pressure today due to new data, experts have warned. ✔ The pound has suffered losses against the euro due to Brexit concerns and fears of an unstable future for the UK ✔ Pound to euro exchange rate: Sterling could fall even further today warn experts (Image: Getty Images) EU Chief Negotiator Michel Barnier suggested last week that a no-deal Brexit was still a possibility



How my suitcase helped save lives in El Salvador

9/3/2018, 10:09:02 AM
undefined ✔ Before leading me off the patio, bathed in morning sunshine, Sister Isabel offered me the beatific smile of a confessor ✔ Which is the perfect Central American country for you ✔ I’m not sure it will be the next big thing, but it has the loveliest landscapes, beaches, friendly people and amazing potential



Woman who was dumped by fiancé flogged possessions to live in £5K VAN

9/3/2018, 10:08:03 AM
Danu Stratton-Kent, 40, from Exeter, Devon, decided to rebuild her life following the end of her two and a half year relationship, packing up her flat to live in a converted minibus. ✔ A woman who was dumped by her fiancé has revealed how she flogged her possessions to live in a £5,000 mini van ✔ She explained how she now splits the time between her van and house sitting for others, 'Now I base myself at a friend's house but I've stayed there fewer than five nights since Marc,' she said



One of China's richest men was arrested in the US on sexual misconduct allegations

9/3/2018, 10:10:52 AM
Liu Qiangdong, the founder and CEO of Chinese e-commerce company JD.com, was arrested in Mineappolis on Friday on sexual misconduct charges. He was released 16 hours later. JD.com said the accusations were false and unsubstantiated. ✔ An investigation by local police did not find any evidence of misconduct, and he will continue his trip as planned ✔ The understanding is that if we need to get in touch with him, we will be able to do so ✔ He is the husband of Zhang Zetian, who at 24 is China's youngest female billionaire



Spanish tourist numbers fall in July for first time in nearly a decade

9/3/2018, 10:31:20 AM
Statistics show that visitor numbers to Spain are now stalling after five years of record growth. Visitor numbers fell by 4.9 per cent in July - the first fall for that key summer month since 2009. ✔ Turkey, Tunisia and Egypt have experienced a resurgence in tourism, marking a revival of demand for these destinations which had been shunned by holidaymakers following militant attacks and an attempted military coup in Turkey in 2016 ✔ Official data on Monday showed that, although the total spend of international tourists in July had fallen 0.9 percent from one year ago, the average spend was up 9.5 percent



The 10 best festivals in Hainan, China

9/3/2018, 11:45:26 AM
There is a huge amount to discover in the Chinese province of Hainan, not least the fantastic festivals. Here are our 10 favourites ✔ For the best spectacle, head to Haikou’s Qiongshan district ✔ It takes place across Hainan, with the biggest gathering at the mouth of the Sanya River ✔ By the time of the Ming Dynasty, everybody was doing it ✔ For more information about Hainan, including transport and accommodation, visit en.visithainan.gov.cn



Carnival's biggest cruise ship which cost £630m to build

9/3/2018, 11:29:33 AM
Carnival Corporation's AIDA Cruise brand has named its new liner the AIDAnova and a big party to celebrate the occasion was held on Friday night at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. ✔ Sonja and Asad Mirza and their two children from Hanau, Germany, were picked as the winners ✔ Sonja said that she wished the guests and crew would always enjoy 'smooth sailing' and 'fair winds' aboard the AIDAnova as she gave it her blessing ✔ Above, a rendering showing what the Teppanyaki Grill restaurant will look like, with bar seating and an open kitchen



Inside the Made in Chelsea cast's glamorous Croatia trip and where it was filmed

9/3/2018, 8:16:12 AM
The Made in Chelsea Croatia cast head to Hvar this summer - but who was lucky enough to go and where are they staying? ✔ Grotto Gardelina Instagram Long standing cast member Louise Thompson took a day off from her strict health and fitness routine and enjoyed a lobster linguine at this hotspot with her personal trainer boyfriend Ryan Libbey ✔ Catch Made in Chelsea: Croatia on E4 every Monday at 9pm



Top 10: Cotswolds pubs with rooms

9/3/2018, 8:37:54 AM
An insider's guide to the best pubs with rooms in the Cotswolds, featuring the top places to stay for good food, excellent walks, period charm, cosy fires and characterful rooms, in locations including Kingham, Tetbury and Winchcombe. ✔ An insider's guide to the best pubs with rooms in the Cotswolds, featuring the top places to stay for good food, excellent walks, period charm, cosy fires and characterful rooms, in locations including Kingham, Tetbury and Winchcombe ✔ There are snoozy leather armchairs in front of a big stone fireplace, and hunting pictures on the walls



The secrets of the Aegean with Professor Mary Beard

9/3/2018, 9:58:28 AM
undefined ✔ Day 1 Depart Fly from London to the Greek capital, Athens ✔ Transfer to your four-star hotel for a three-night stay ✔ Relax this evening or take the opportunity to explore the city’s vibrant bars and restaurants



The 20 things we hate most about hotels

9/3/2018, 10:09:05 AM
undefined ✔ As a new series of The Hotel Inspector continues on Channel 5, the show's presenter Alex Polizzi and our inimitable columnist Anthony Peregrine reveal their hotel pet hates ✔ We are standing in a small room surrounded by a bath, a washbasin and a lavatory



Who needs New York? Why Chicago should be your next US city break

9/3/2018, 11:36:30 AM
undefined ✔ Millennium ParkCredit:getty See this The Adler Planetarium (5) has award-winning exhibitions for the whole family ✔ Chef Jimmy Papadopoulos’s menu is as decadent as the interiors: Osetra caviar-topped oyster pies, anyone ✔ Sign up for the combination tour that also includes an audio-guided walk around the block to seven more Prairie-style residences



Inside the Toronto hotspots which served as Suits filming locations

9/3/2018, 8:16:08 AM
We reveal the top filming locations from US legal drama Suits used by Harvey Specter and more of the Suits cast ✔ Meghan's last scene was aired on 25th April in the episode 'Good-bye' where she marries her on-screen boyfriend Mike Ross before a new life in Seattle ✔ Everything is made fresh and right before your eyes, for those with a sweet tooth be sure to order the Paris X or Dark Angel



Devon by bike – how to tackle the Tour of Britain (with stops for tea and cake)

9/3/2018, 9:58:27 AM
undefined ✔ Continuing our series on tackling the route of the 2018 Tour of Britain - at a more leisurely pace - Simon Parker offers a guide to the demanding roads of Devon ✔ The rooms are whitewashed and spacious, with Sky TV and showers - no need to unnecessarily raise your wobbly legs to get into a bath



Martin Lewis: How to know if you’re eligible for flight delay compensation

9/3/2018, 11:04:43 AM
FLIGHTS which are delayed or cancelled can cause plenty of grief when your holiday is disrupted but luckily you may be able to claim compensation if the correct criteria is met, Martin Lewis has explained on ITV This Morning. ✔ Martin recommends the website flightright.co.uk which can help you work out what you’re owed ✔ Each individual must make their own ethical choice of whether to take up the cudgels, he told This Morning ✔ The changes are known as schedule-padding by exaggerating the time it takes to arrive at the destination



Holly Willoughby and Declan Donnelly will 'live together' during I'm A Celebrity 2018

9/3/2018, 11:18:39 AM
HOLLY WILLOUGHBY and her I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! co-host Declan Donnelly will be moving in together when they head Down Under, according to reports. ✔ Holly Willoughby and Declan Donnelly are reported to be moving in together with their families (Image: GETTY • WENN) Holly Willoughby is replacing Ant McPartlin to present the ITV show (Image: WENN) The mother-of-three didn’t disappoint with her outfit choice as she wowed in a khaki dress which skimmed her thighs



Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood on how Habitat for Humanity strengthens their marriage

9/3/2018, 10:06:19 AM
The country power couple spoke to CBS News from Mishawaka, Indiana, where they were building homes for those in need ✔ To watch Miss Yearwood among these building sites, because she doesn't back off from anything and the fact that she's a girl only makes her all the more determined to show all the boys she's a better worker ✔ Read more about what President Carter had to say about his Habitat for Humanity build



At Boeing Factory, Unfinished 737s Pile Up

9/3/2018, 11:18:40 AM
So many unfinished planes are stacking up at a Boeing plant in Renton, Wash., that the aerospace giant has to find space outside its factory gates to park them. ✔ The emails reflect Renton officials’ interpretation of Boeing’s problems ✔ Weights are attached to their wings to help maintain form ✔ It has orders for almost 4,500 Max jets, a revamped version of a plane that first flew in 1967 ✔ That’s really not significant, Mr. Plueger said on an investor call last month



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