This simple trick will protect your luggage, car and KIDS when you travel
9/5/2018, 9:45:23 AMIT’S common sense to take screen shots of boarding passes and other important travel documents when you travel. But there are other things travellers should photograph too – in fact, taking photos … ✔ Vote in our Sun Travel Awards and enter our prize draw for six great holidays Take photos of your hotel or Airbnb User Beth Skwarecki recommends taking snaps of your Airbnb or hotel room on arrival if there is something off about it ✔ Try not to place belongings on the conveyor belt until you know you can walk through the scanner yourself
Typhoon Jebi update: Thousands stranded in flooded airport - is travel to Japan safe?
9/5/2018, 9:09:41 AMJAPAN has been hammered by the strongest tropical cyclone to have hit the country in 25 years after Typhoon Jebi made landfall yesterday - so how safe is it to travel to Japan? ✔ More than one million people have been advised to evacuate and hundreds of flights have been cancelled ✔ They were rescued this morning when high-speed boats came to ferry them to Kobe airport ✔ Typhoon Jebi, which has now been downgraded to a Tropical Storm, is currently over Russia
Top 10 cheap European weekend city breaks for October 2018
9/5/2018, 10:40:19 AMHUNTING for a city break bargain this October? These European destinations are perfect for a combination of culture, great food and shopping during the autumn months. Plus, check out ideas on how t… ✔ These European destinations are perfect for a combination of culture, great food and shopping during the autumn months ✔ Bag a SUPERBREAK deal with 3 nights and flights to Budapest from £114 per person ✔ Not the cheapest of these top ten cities due to the sunny weather, which means Malta is still seen as a summer holiday destination even in the autumnb
Want bargain flights? This money saving hack could shave 30% off your next holiday
9/5/2018, 9:00:22 AMCHEAP flights crop up all year round. But if you're looking for a winter sun holiday, it's best to book at this time. ✔ Lisa Tyndall, the senior growth manager at Skyscanner, said: Looking at our flight data we can see that the best time to book flights for Christmas tends to be 13 weeks in advance.. ✔ Avoid Saturdays – these tend to be the most expensive times to travel
Heathrow baggage handlers perform dance routine to Queen's I Want To Break Free
9/5/2018, 11:19:13 AMBAGGAGE handlers at Heathrow Airport performed Queen’s hit I Want To Break Free in a tribute to Freddie Mercury on his birthday. The team worked with one of the choreographers from Strictly Come Da… ✔ Myself and the other baggage handlers taking part have put everything into these dance routines and we can’t wait to see the faces on holidaymakers when they strut their stuff in the arrivals hall ✔ There are also return flights to Dubai from £300 and New York from £317
Meet India's answer to David Attenborough
9/5/2018, 9:37:30 AMNazir Malik is a wildlife guard at Dachigam National Park in Kashmir, which is home to wildlife, including musk deer, leopard, jackals, otters, black bears and pygmy owlets. ✔ 'If there is heaven on the face of the earth then it is here!' the wildlife guard chimes, armed with a smile, binoculars and a sharp sense of hearing ✔ Most recently he worked with a camera crew from National Geographic so they could capture some of the critters up close ✔ Flights from London to Delhi can be booked through Air India for around £400 with connections to Srinagar offered by GoAir
Flights: You can now fly to the USA for as little as £140 - but you have to be quick!
9/5/2018, 10:35:14 AMHOLIDAYS to the USA just got much cheaper thanks to cheap flights on sale at Norwegian Air with fares as low as £140 one way from London Gatwick Airport, starting next month. ✔ Flights: Norwegian Air 's autumn sale includes cheap flights to Las Vegas in the USA (Image: Getty Images) Flights to the east coast of America from Scotland and Ireland are also available from £139 one-way ✔ The UK also did impressively well in the Best Airport category where Heathrow Airport was named number one
Plastic trays at airport security carry even more viruses than the TOILET
9/5/2018, 8:10:57 AMTHERE’S one place to avoid at the airport if you want to stop yourself getting sick – the plastic trays at security that stuff is piled into before it is scanned. In a new study by pandemic e… ✔ WIN A FREE HOLIDAY Fancy a free holiday to Disneyland or Dubai ✔ Recently, a former Heathrow doctor also revealed to us the extraordinary lengths illegal immigrants go to to make it through UK airports – from fake fainting to throwing their passports in the loo
Egypt is fastest growing destination, France receives most visitors
9/5/2018, 10:58:51 AMVisitor numbers to Egypt jumped 55.1 per cent in 2017 compared to the previous year, according to official figures from the United Nations World Tourism Organisation. ✔ One popular attraction there is the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, pictured A rise of 29.1 per cent in visitors sees Vietnam, known for its beautiful beaches and rivers, named the third-fastest growing destination ✔ Thailand 35.4million Source: The United Nations World Tourism Organisation
The Fall Deal Zone: Amazing airfares abound
9/5/2018, 9:34:02 AMWe’ve seen several round-trip U.S. fares in the double digits, and many deals to Europe for under $500. ✔ A good rule of thumb is the bigger the airport, the better the deals, so try driving to the nearest large hub ✔ We opted to for the latter, going with a ranking based on available seat miles (ASMs).Check out our gallery, which shows Europe's 30 biggest airlinesas measured by ASMs for the 12-month period running from July 2017 through June 2018.Data: Airline Weekly analysis of Diio Mi data Andreas Arnold, AFP/Getty Images Fullscreen No. 30: LOT Polish Airlines (11.9 billion ASMs) Source: Airline Weekly analysis of Diio Mi data Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, special to USA TODAY Fullscreen No. 29: Brussels Airlines (12.9 billion ASMs)Source: Airline Weekly analysis of Diio Mi data Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, special to USA TODAY Fullscreen No. 28 Jet2.com (14.6 billion ASMs)Source: Airline Weekly analysis of Diio Mi data Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, special to USA TODAY Fullscreen No. 27: S7 Airlines (16.7 billion ASMs) Source: Airline Weekly analysis of Diio Mi data Airbus Fullscreen No. 26: Austrian Airlines (16.9 billion ASMs)Source: Airline Weekly analysis of Diio Mi data Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, special to USA TODAY Fullscreen No. 25: Aer Lingus (17.6 billion ASMs)Source: Airline Weekly analysis of Diio Mi data Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, special to USA TODAY Fullscreen No. 24: Thomas Cook (18.1 billion ASMs)Source: Airline Weekly analysis of Diio Mi data Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, special to USA TODAY Fullscreen No. 23: Air Europa (19.7 billion ASMs)Source: Airline Weekly analysis of Diio Mi data Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, special to USA TODAY Fullscreen No. 22 Pegasus Airlines (20.01 billion ASMs)Source: Airline Weekly analysis of Diio Mi data Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, special to USA TODAY Fullscreen No. 21: Eurowings (20.46 billion ASMs)Source: Airline Weekly analysis of Diio Mi data Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, special to USA TODAY Fullscreen Last SlideNext Slide
Women flaunt ‘pineapple boobs’ in bizarre topless Instagram holiday trend
9/5/2018, 9:55:30 AMFROM the migraine pose to the straddle, summer 2018 has seen a number of new Instagram trends. “Pineapple Boobs” is the latest addition – and from celebs to bloggers, social media… ✔ 🍍🍍 @fashionnova A post shared by Valentina Fradegrada (@valentinafradegrada) on Jul 8, 2018 at 11:52am PDT The pineapple boob pose is so popular, there's even an Instagram page dedicated to the trend ✔ And we showed you pint-sized Dani Dyer shops in the KIDS section of Zara where sizes go up to a mere age 16
Chongqing featured at UN
9/5/2018, 8:01:46 AMundefined ✔ In 1997, it became the fourth municipality of China after Beijing, Shanghai and Tianjin ✔ It's the first time I heard about this city, and it looks absolutely magnificent – some places in the pictures I would love to go to and introduce to my clients, said New York-based travel advisor Helena Marks, who attended the event
Avengers 4: Did Mantis star Pom Klementieff just reveal a Captain Marvel scene?
9/5/2018, 10:14:00 AMAVENGERS 4 star Pom Klementieff, who plays Guardians of the Galaxy’s Mantis, seems to have teased a scene with Captain Marvel. ✔ The upcoming Avengers 4 is shrouded in much mystery, including the film’s actual title ✔ The indirect reference was made during a recent interview where she spoke about #MeToo and Time’s Up ✔ Avengers 4: Did Mantis star Pom Klementieff just reveal a Captain Marvel scene ✔ He added: You look around and you just saw everyone from Samuel L
1.4billion risk serious ill-health by scorning exercise
9/5/2018, 8:37:31 AMA FIFTH of the global population are at risk of serious disease through lack of exercise. More than a billion adults around the world could fall seriously ill through lack of exercise, a study has shown. ✔ They found that in 2016, around one in three women (32 percent) and 23 percent of men worldwide were not attaining recommended healthy levels of physical activity - at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity, or 75 minutes of vigorous physical activity per week
Is this the best Santa train in Britain?
9/5/2018, 11:23:48 AMundefined ✔ The Train to Christmas Town experience is based on the children’s book of the same name, by Peggy Ellis, but if you’re not already familiar with it, the story might not become apparent en route: although it was played through the speakers, the dancing elves tended to drown out the story with their performance
Bottomless prosecco brunch – all without leaving your hotel bed
9/5/2018, 10:24:48 AMA new concept from Andaz Liverpool Street means you can tuck in to an indulgent bottomless brunch for two without ever leaving your hotel bed, in one of east London's most dynamic areas. ✔ 10.55am on a Saturday morning wouldn't normally find me decadently lounging in a white robe and slippers, awaiting an 11am knock on the door that would herald the beginning of a bottomless brunch delivered to my bedroom ✔ Its new (ANDAZ) RED Suite was designed by Sir Terence Conran, with proceeds from bookings going towards fighting AIDS with the (RED) charity
Florence bans EATING in the street
9/5/2018, 11:12:22 AMNew laws, which went into force on Tuesday, ban snacking in four streets in the Italian city's historic centre with signs warning tourists: 'Respect residents, traders and workers of this street.' ✔ The affected areas are Via de' Neri, Piazzale degli Uffizi, Piazza del Grano and Via della Ninna ✔ Mayor Dario Nardella said: 'It’s not a punitive measure but a deterrent ✔ And in Milan earlier this year, visitors were banned from taking pictures with selfie sticks
Holidays: This European country has been voted the best in the world
9/5/2018, 9:45:17 AMHOLIDAYS for many Britons tend to be in Europe thanks to the proximity of the continental mainland and, thanks to the results of new rankings, UK holidaymakers can rest easy that by heading to this country they’re experiencing the very best in the world. ✔ Holidays: Italy has been named the best country in the world in the Conde Nast Traveller UK Awards (Image: Getty Images) The UK also did impressively well in the Best Airport category where Heathrow Airport was named number one ✔ The Wow Beach Award category ranked 21 beaches from all over the globe, and impressively a beach in Cornwall made the cut
The most romantic hotels in the UK
9/5/2018, 10:24:46 AMAn insider's guide to the most romantic hotels in the UK – from lavish country piles to spa hotels and sumptuous city boutiques – including the best for rooms with antique furnishings, rolltop baths and four-poster beds, Michelin-starred restaurants, historic interiors, private gardens and cosy bars, in London, the Cotswolds, Berkshire, Hampshire, Scotland, York, Bath, the Lake District, Devon, Cornwall, Wales, Brighton, Dorset, Somerset and Manchester. ✔ An expert guide to the most romantic hotels in the UK – from lavish country piles to spa hotels and sumptuous city boutiques – including the best for rooms with antique furnishings, rolltop baths and four-poster beds, Michelin-starred restaurants, private gardens and cosy bars, in London, the Cotswolds, Berkshire, Hampshire, Scotland, York, Bath, the Lake District, Devon, Cornwall, Wales, Brighton, Dorset, Somerset and Manchester ✔ The all-white restaurant and the huge ship’s deck of a terrace are just right for stylish summer dining, with simple but effective menus and excellent breakfasts
Where the Great British Bake Off 2017 is filmed - and how you can stay there
9/5/2018, 10:01:40 AMIt's got some seriously beautiful surroundings... ✔ Read More When does Great British Bake Off 2018 start ✔ Most notable are the spectacular Snowdrop Gardens which never fail to draw in the crowds during February and March - but you'll need to buy a ticket ! The park opens at 11am with last entry at 4pm, from Wednesday to Sunday - but it's always closed on Mondays and Tuesdays so if you're making a long weekend of it, try and go on the actual weekend days! poll loading Does Channel 4's GBBO stand up to the BBC version
Communists, bombs and pigeon with pineapple – curious tales about three of London's oldest restaurants
9/5/2018, 10:41:40 AMCurious tales from three of the city’s most storied establishments, all of which remain open to diners. ✔ Curious tales from three of the city’s most storied establishments, all of which remain open to diners ✔ Quaglino’s When Quaglino’s was re-opened in February 1993 by Sir Terence Conran it was reported that the re-build had cost him around £2.5 million ✔ The restaurant was established by Giovanni Quaglino in 1929 at 16 Bury Street in St James’s and within a year or..
Beautiful roads just outside Birmingham – how to tackle Warwickshire by bike
9/5/2018, 11:13:23 AMundefined ✔ Continuing our series on tackling the route of the 2018 Tour of Britain - at a more leisurely pace - Simon Parker offers a guide to cycling in Warwickshire ✔ From here the road curves up and down over rolling hills, via Wellesbourne and the northwest corner of the Cotswolds, just brushing the county boundary with Oxfordshire
The story of Sharon Osbourne, back on screens with The X Factor
9/5/2018, 8:33:53 AMSHARON Osbourne is a famous music manager and X Factor judge known for her kooky personality and of course for throwing water over Louis Walsh. She may not be on our screens for much longer after r… ✔ While Jack is married and father to daughter Pearl and has pursued a career as a fitness and travel reporter ✔ The Sun exclusively revealed on April 1, 2018, that Simon Cowell was secretly plotting a massive overhaul of the ITV talent show for its 15th year ✔ She also labelled performers on the show as f***ing karaoke, adding that they are little sh***
How 'miracle babies' survived horrific attack
9/5/2018, 9:41:18 AMPolice say their mother stabbed them in the head, leaving them for dead in April. Now, the brothers -- 8 months old and 2 years old -- are healthy and thriving, showing no serious disabilities. ✔ MUST WATCH Baby brothers beat all odds after horrific attack 01:27 Story highlights Their mentally ill mother allegedly stabbed them in the head, leaving them for dead Now the two brothers, 8 months old and 2 years old, are healthy and thriving There can be some pretty bad things that can happen, but .. ✔ When you're thinking about brain surgery, you either have the left side or the right side
Plastic tunnel at a supermarket tops TripAdvisor ratings in Cornish seaside town
9/5/2018, 8:58:08 AMPeople are travelling from far and wide to visit a long plastic tunnel in Bude, which has become one of the town's top rated attractions ✔ If you're looking for an up and coming place to visit for your next holiday, then look no further than Bude ✔ Barry H gave Bude Tunnel a five star review, he said: If you’re visiting Bude and the weather is inclement, then this attraction is well worth a visit
Empress by Ruby Lal review – the rise and reign of a self-made Mughal queen
9/5/2018, 9:29:48 AMA compelling feminist historiography of the 20th wife of the Mughal emperor Jahangir ✔ Jahangir’s course is directed by a woeman and is now, as it were, shut up by her so that all justice or care of anything or publique affayres either sleeps or depends on her, who is most unaccesible than any goddesse or mistery of heathen impietye ✔ There are multiple versions of the pair’s first rendezvous
Teacher, 40, is mistaken for her nephew’s 13-year-old cousin
9/5/2018, 11:12:25 AMPinky Bahroos,40, from Badodra in Gujarat, suffers from Turner's Syndrome- a rare chromosome disorder which has stunted her development, and is often mistaken for her nephew's 13-year-old cousin. ✔ She explained: 'It wasn't that I wasn't happy for my sister's wedding but I was made to feel that I couldn't get married ever ✔ Pinky has now written a book about her journey, Finding Chromosome X (pictured), which will be released in stores later this month
Renzo Piano: Italy's most charming 'starchitect'
9/5/2018, 8:46:09 AMNick Glass sits down with architect Renzo Piano in Genoa ahead of a major new retrospective at London's Royal Academy of Arts. ✔ For big projects, he has been known to make sketches 20 feet wide ✔ The film director Joel Coen and his wife, actress Frances McDormand, will visit the workshop a few days after we leave ✔ Renzo Piano: The Art of Making Buildings is on at the Royal Academy of Arts in London from Sept
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