Hottest, deadliest, most expensive: 45 unbelievable world records of travel
9/6/2018, 10:57:19 AMHottest, deadliest, most expensive: 45 unbelievable world records of travel ✔ The latest edition of that cornerstone of pub-quiz trivia, Guinness World Records, was published today - bringing with it another dose of longest, biggest, shortest, fattest, oddest and other superlatives ✔ Which brings the palatial suite at the top of the Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong into focus
From cockpit tours to 1st class freebies, these secrets make flights WAY better
9/6/2018, 10:06:05 AMECONOMY flights aren’t known for their comfort – but there’s lots you can do to improve them, and much of it is free. From extra food (and some of it the nicer stuff) to sleepwear and entertainment… ✔ Long haul flights will also have a stock of sleeping masks, blankets and ear plugs on board that you can ask for more of, in case you lose yours, or need some for the hotel ✔ Sun Online Travel previously revealed a flight attendant's tips for the best sleep possible on board a plane
Ancient city of Palmyra, Syria to open to tourists after ISIS occupation - will you visit?
9/6/2018, 8:48:42 AMHOLIDAYS to the ancient city of Palmyra in Syria could be available as early as next year as the site - once the most visited tourist attraction in the Middle East - undergoes extensive restoration. ✔ This heritage has survived millennia, it fosters unity and identity for the Syrian people ✔ The FCO adds: If you choose to travel to Syria against FCO advice, you should make sure you and any dependents have valid exit stamps on your travel documents if you need one and take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance
What can you expect on the world's fifth largest cruise ship, built for Germans?
9/6/2018, 8:03:36 AMWhat can you expect on the world's fifth largest cruise ship, built for Germans? ✔ More than 25,000 people joined a lavish, sold-out performance by Grammy award-winning DJ David Guetta to christen the world's fifth largest cruise ship ✔ While vorsprung durch technik , loosely translated as progress through technology, might get an airing or two
Festival where people put deadly scorpions on their faces
9/6/2018, 9:47:08 AMIncredible footage has emerged of worshippers - including children - in the Indian village of Kandkoor celebrating a Hindu festival with the help of live scorpions that roam all over them. ✔ The scorpion ritual has been taking place for decades and now attracts people from other villages and states Villagers say there have hardly been any cases of people being stung by the animals during the festival They believe that Kodammai will protect them from harm
17 amazing places UK airlines should wake up and launch flights to
9/6/2018, 9:00:42 AMundefined ✔ There are other diversions too, such as whale safaris and husky sledging in the unblemished surroundings ✔ So nothing in Guyana, Suriname, Venezuela, Uruguay, Paraguay or the backpacker favourites of Bolivia and Ecuador ✔ Birdlife in BelizeCredit:ondrejprosicky - Fotolia 17 ✔ Surfing the North Shore without a stopover, or sampling the wines of the Margaret River
Heathrow Airport staff dress up and dance as Freddie Mercury in hilarious viral video
9/6/2018, 10:45:48 AMHEATHROW Airport celebrated Queen singer Freddie Mercury’s birthday yesterday with staff performing hilarious dance moves inspired by the rock star who was once a baggage handler at the London airport. ✔ Heathrow Airport staff dress up and dance as Freddie Mercury in hilarious viral video (Image: Heathrow/Getty Images) Heathrow: Staff shimmy next to suitcases at baggage reclaim and cavort with canes at arrivals (Image: Heathrow) The film traces Mercury’s meteoric rise from his unlikely beginnings and features scenes at Heathrow, where he worked whilst living in Feltham, before going from bags to riches and becoming one of the most iconic rock stars of all time
How you can get the new Makeup Revolution Fast Base concealer for free
9/6/2018, 11:45:13 AMIt's another game-changing beauty product from the popular budget make up brand stocked in Superdrug ✔ Find the Makeup Revolution Fast Base concealer deal for new members on the link and click through to Superdrug to buy a concealer ✔ The order will then track in members’ accounts within seven working days and will become payable to transfer into bank accounts approximately 14 working days after the deal end date subject to a successfully tracked purchase ✔ However, with more complex services like travel and financial products, this period can be extended to six months
World’s fastest SUV REVEALED - 200mph Lister tuned Jaguar F-Pace SVR REVEALED
9/6/2018, 8:05:10 AMTHE fastest SUV in the world has been unveiled and it is a Lister tuned version of the Jaguar F-Pace SVR. ✔ Torque stats have yet to be confirmed, however, it is also expected to have more than the stock 680Nm ✔ The car produces 666bhp from its supercharged 5.0-litre V8 petrol engine and 976 Nm of torque ✔ This vehicle will be able to sprint from 0-60mph in 3.2 seconds and on to a top speed of 208mph
Glossybox announces first ever beauty advent calendar and it looks incredible
9/6/2018, 11:08:54 AMThe 'All I Want' advent calendar is filled with goodies worth over £300 ✔ We’ve pulled out all the stops to make sure we have an unbelievable collection for our customers this Christmas ✔ NARS Velvet Lip Glide Nip & Fab Dragons Blood Fix Plumping Serum Yankee Candle Philip Kingsley Body Building Conditioner MDM Great Than – Mascara 3ina The Lip Primer Patisserie de Bain Strawberry Cupcake Body Wash Real Techniques Expert Face Brush Charles Worthington Volume & Bounce Body Booster Mousse bareMinerals © SKINLONGEVITY™ Vital Power Infusion Bellapierrie Kiss Proof Lip Finish MUA Cosmic Vixen Palette Karmameju Konjac Sponge Elgon Concentrated Restoring Mask INC.redible Jelly Shot Lip Quencher (Ex Revenge) Pop Beauty Eyeshadow Pigment (Metallic Copper) Luxie Rose Gold Tapered Highlighter Brush 522 Lollipops Highlighter Crabtree & Evelyn Rosewater & Pink Peppercorn Hand Therapy Steve Laurent Lipgloss (Eggplant) Pixi by Petra Fresh Face Blush (Beach Rose) Zelens Transformer Instant Renewal Mask Eyeko Fat Eye Stick (Satin) Mitchell & Peach Flora No.1 Fine Radiance Oil Huda Beauty Winter Solstice Palette
Flights: London plane forced to divert to Iceland when medical emergency strikes
9/6/2018, 9:46:57 AMA FLIGHT from Los Angeles to London was forced to make an unscheduled landing in Iceland following a medical emergency on board the Air New Zealand plane mid-flight. ✔ Flights: Data shows that the aircraft left Los Angeles International Airport at 5.23pm local time (Image: Flightradar) British Airways flight BA354 was bound for France from London Heathrow when the incident occurred ✔ Thankfully there are no reports of any passenger injuries
The new five-star hotel coming to London's Leicester Square
9/6/2018, 10:43:24 AMThe new property, called The Londoner, is set to open in 2020 and it will have 350 rooms and 15 suites across 15 floors as well as five concept restaurants and lounges and a roof top bar. ✔ Iype Abraham, the commercial development director at Edwardian Hotels London, said: 'The Londoner exemplifies Edwardian Hotels London’s bold philosophy ✔ 'The Londoner celebrates and captures the drama of its vibrant West End neighbourhood and I am confident that its striking contemporary design, sophisticated social spaces and its collection of distinctive restaurants and lounges will set it apart.'
More pizza comes to the UK from the Netherlands than Italy
9/6/2018, 11:36:04 AMA new study of data from HM Revenue & Customs showed that only 5% of Britain's pizza imports come from the home of pizza. Antarctica, meanwhile, supplies £8k-worth of herbs. ✔ And the figures also show just how much the UK relies on other countries' goods ✔ 'There were some astounding figures – like the £5.4 billion worth of fruit and veg we import in half a year – but we also stumbled upon some interesting facts such as Antarctica's contribution of £7,911 worth of herbs and spices.'
This year's incredible Christmas beauty advent calendars you should snap up now
9/6/2018, 10:14:07 AMThese beauty advent calendars will save you big bucks on some incredible make-up, skin and hair care products from top brands like L'Occitane, Elemis and Kiehl’s ✔ Birchbox, £65 The Birchbox calendar is full of lots of amazing beauty goodies from big name brands like Benefit, Nuxe and Pixi ✔ We're expecting it to fly off shelves again so don't hang about ✔ There’s a mix of skincare and homeware essentials inside the boxes, and is worth £130
Paris official wants to ban Airbnb from the French capital
9/6/2018, 9:33:33 AMHead of housing Ian Brossat, who is expected to head the Communist party list for European Parliament elections next year, said 'if we don't do anything, there won't be anymore locals'. ✔ 'If we don't do anything, there won't be any more locals: Like on the Ile Saint-Louis, we'll end up with a drop in the number of residents and food shops turned into clothing or souvenir stores,' he added, referring to the Seine island in the shadow of the Notre-Dame cathedral
Hotels
9/6/2018, 9:13:22 AMThe best hotels in Brooklyn, chosen by our expert, including luxury hotels, boutique hotels, budget hotels and Brooklyn hotel deals. Read the reviews and book.
Guaranteed sun and cheaper than Florida? Why this is the ideal winter family holiday
9/6/2018, 8:03:34 AMundefined ✔ On the next floor up is the ensuite master bedroom, which opens onto the roof terrace ✔ Thomas Cook flies to Cancun from Gatwick, Manchester and Glasgow, from £450 return (thomascookairlines.com) ✔ 21 reasons why Mexico should be your next holiday destination
The wonderful wildlife of Borneo with Roger Munns
9/6/2018, 9:36:17 AMundefined ✔ Day 1 Depart Fly overnight to Borneo, arriving on the morning of day two
The UK Security Minister Said Vladimir Putin Is Ultimately Responsible For The Salisbury Attack
9/6/2018, 9:47:05 AM"Ultimately of course he's responsible, he's the leader of the state," Ben Wallace said. ✔ Authorities have obtained a European Arrest Warrant, meaning that the men will be arrested and face extradition if they travel to any EU member states ✔ But his national security team knew better such actions had to be taken, to hold Moscow accountable
Martin Lewis: Get a free £80 Amazon gift card with THIS student bank account
9/6/2018, 9:15:59 AMMARTIN LEWIS, Money Saving Expert, has revealed the best student bank account for students as university term time approaches. The MSE recommends university students sign up to a certain bank account which offers a zero per cent overdraft plus extra perks. ✔ You’ll also be credit-scored, but as they know you’re a student and will have little credit history, you generally won’t be rejected unless there’s a ridiculous anomaly ✔ If they start the email with ‘dear sir or madam’ – this often means it’s not from a legit company ✔ He added: Look out for poor grammar or dodgy spelling in emails
Petrol and diesel prices SKYROCKET in the UK - Here are some tips on how to conserve fuel
9/6/2018, 11:10:54 AMTHE cost of fuel on both petrol and diesel cars in the UK have skyrocketed. Here are some top tips on how to conserve fuel. ✔ To maximise your fuel efficiency, gently accelerate and maintain a smooth level when increasing speed and also don’t brake harshly, unless permitted ✔ Drive a manual According to the AA, automatics can use 10 per cent to 15 per cent more fuel than manuals
Learn a language in three months (and get all your lessons for free)
9/6/2018, 8:19:51 AMAnyone who says learning a foreign language is easy is pulling your leg. But if you commit to learning every day, find the right combination of teachers (and technology), you can speak a new tongue in just three months. ✔ If you’re preparing for life in a new country, have just arrived, or even if you’ve been putting off learning since you got off the plane, here are 10 tips that will build your fluency and confidence in a matter of weeks ✔ If you’re an early bird, take your classes before work
Woman, 20, has thumb amputated after NAIL BITING habit 'causes cancer'
9/6/2018, 11:07:51 AMA STUDENT had to have her thumb amputated after developing a rare form of cancer she believes is linked to biting her nails. Courtney Whithorn started biting her nails after being bullied at school… ✔ The pigmentation from my thumb had travelled so it was dark but none of the malignant cells had travelled yet ✔ Literally everything we’ve caught, we’ve caught it on the cusp of it going to the rest of my body – the timing has just been everything ✔ Email us at tips@the-sun.co.uk or call 0207 782 4368
Fortnite update 5.40 patch notes REVEALED: High Stakes, Grappler hits PS4, Xbox, Switch
9/6/2018, 9:16:02 AMFORTNITE update 5.4 introduces the Grappler gun, the High Stakes event and a lot more. ✔ Options have been added to the settings to allow you to switch your motion turn axis ✔ Exhaust problems with the Street Racer Bike Gliders for mobile have been repaired ✔ Go to Settings > Display > Navigation > Hard Press Home Button > Turn the feature off
Student developed a form of skin cancer from biting her nails
9/6/2018, 9:15:40 AMWARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT Courtney Whithorn, 20, from Brisbane, bit her nail bed clean off in 2014. When it turned black, she hid her digit, even from her parents, for four years. ✔ Although smooth at first, the affected skin often becomes thick with an irregular surface, like a wart, and may bleed or ulcerate ✔ 'If I could say anything it would be just stand up for yourself - absolutely no matter what it takes just stand up for yourself ✔ 'Some people have asked me who my biggest hero is or biggest influencer is and now I say me
28 School Supplies Under $10 That Are Actually Worth Your Money
9/6/2018, 10:05:26 AMYou won't have to ~study~ these long to know they'll help make your school year great. ✔ An adorable clip-on reading light and a compact reading light so you can read at night without your roommate complaining about your night-owl study habits ✔ The best things at three price points The best things at three price points More BuzzFeed Reviews More BuzzFeed Reviews
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