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Race To Make Your Flight And We'll Give You A Travel Destination

10/4/2018, 2:48:02 PM
Will you make it? ✔ Here's a handy guide to help you start posting today! Looking for even more travel in your life ✔ Then you should join our Bring Me Community Facebook group to talk about it to your heart’s content! This post was created by a member of BuzzFeed Community, where anyone can post awesome lists and creations



Host An '80s Dinner Party And We'll Give You An '80s Career

10/4/2018, 12:15:40 PM
Travel back in time. ✔ Tiramisu Fruit salad Viennetta Mississippi mud pie Pineapple upside-down cake Arctic roll Via Getty Images / BuzzFeed Getty Images / BuzzFeed The Goonies Via Warner Bros



Bride's shocking request to guests spending £1,000 to attend her 2-week wedding

10/4/2018, 12:05:57 PM
Most couples are extremely grateful if their loved ones agree to travel long distances to attend their wedding - but not this one ✔ They're already spending a lot of cash on the wedding (Image: Digital Vision) Read More Woman shares photo from birth of daughter - but people have noticed something rather bizarre about it Now we can't afford a holiday of our own because this wedding (over £1,000 just for the flight and accommodation that's after finding our own cheap option), we have no annual leave left after this (two week!) wedding either



Ryanair launches 25% off sale – with fares under £8 one way

10/4/2018, 3:13:14 PM
WANT to book a cheap flight? Ryanair is launching a sale with discounts of up to 25%. ✔ GETTY CHEAP FLIGHTS: Ryanair has announced a huge sale – with 25% off flights (Pic: GETTY) If you’re strapped for cash and don’t want to fork out hundreds on your next trip abroad, Ryanair has announced a mega deal ✔ GETTY STOCK IMAGE RYANAIR: The low budget airline launched the deal until midnight on October 7 (Sunday) (Pic: GETTY STOCK IMAGE) However the travel dates are between November and March, according to Ryanair



Thomas Cook X-rated paint gaffe leaves plane saying 'I love c**k'

10/4/2018, 12:13:33 PM
THOMAS Cook has suffered a massive paint job fail on its planes – with a rather obscene-looking sentence spelled out in its livery. New designs on the planes reads “I love Cooks Club” – but this lo… ✔ Sun Online Travel contacted Thomas Cook, which declined to comment ✔ Sun Online Travel previously revealed that you can charter your own personal plane on BMI for a day - complete with personalised livery - and it might not be as expensive as you'd think



Gripes fly free: Southwest Airlines gets earful about fare sale on Facebook, Twitter

10/4/2018, 1:20:19 PM
Southwest always gets a slew of gripes about its fare sale, even with round-trip fares from $98. A common refrain: 'Why isn't it available when I want to go?' ✔ As always, Southwest, which brags nonstop about being a low-fare leader, and its social media team have a variety of stock answers for complaints about ticket prices and availability ✔ Several passengers complained about finding a good deal only to watch it disappear when they want back to book it ✔ Use these Twitter tips to get help when you have an airline problem



Escapes: If you're in Nashville, it's pretty easy to keep a song in your heart - Los Angeles Times

10/4/2018, 1:20:31 PM
You'll find plenty of country music, of course, but the biggest names in the industry turn up in the Athens of the South. Also cool: Vancouver, British Columbia; Wellington, New Zealand; the Eastern Sierra; and, as always, Las Vegas. ✔ Christopher Reynolds, who plays a pretty mean guitar himself, has been on the trail of the spaces where music reigns ✔ (Stephen A’Court) Giving wings to kids A Bay Area mom dreamed of a vacation at Disney World in Florida for her and her two sons ✔ (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times) Readers recommend



New Zealand: Passengers forced to give phone passwords at airport or be fined thousands

10/4/2018, 3:40:43 PM
NEW ZEALAND tourists will have to provide their mobile phone password when requested at customs or face a fine of up to £2,500, under new tough entry regulations - and privacy rights groups are calling for it to be removed. ✔ If they’re believed to be being uncooperative then the passengers could be charged a fine or be subject to penalties ✔ If the device is retained by the customs officer it can be kept as long as the search takes ✔ Yesterday it was announced that LAX Airport now allows passengers to travel with cannabis in their hand luggage



The 15 best destinations for December sun

10/4/2018, 12:34:03 PM
Telegraph Travel's winter sun recommendations. Choose how hot you like it, from mid 20s in Fuerteventura to 30+ in Sri Lanka. ✔ December is an alluring time to travel in search of much-needed warmth ✔ PerthCredit:Taras VyshnyaVladZetter@gmail.com/Taras Vyshnya The best hotels in Perth 9 ✔ Take particular care in the border areas with Thailand, Laos or China, the FCO states ✔ Bagan For full details, gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/burma 15



Harry and Meghan would have a blast at Butlin's - as these 28 photos show

10/4/2018, 12:57:10 PM
Harry and Meghan would have a blast at Butlin's - as these 28 photos show ✔ On a visit to Chichester this week, something caught Prince Harry's eye ✔ When the weather was fine the 'routine’ became acceptable, but when it rained life became a misery ✔ Here 1,000 guests a week would be able to enjoy free boating, free bathing, free golf, free tennis, free bowls, free orchestral music and free instruction in physical culture



The worst days to fly for Thanksgiving 2018

10/4/2018, 12:14:51 PM
If you will fly at Thanksgiving and don’t have tickets yet, it’s time to book. Now. ✔ Some examples from the fares above: Boston-Milwaukee (connecting flights on United) • $363: Thursday-Saturday (Alaska) • $245: Thursday-Monday (JetBlue) Los Angeles-New York (non-stops) • $529: Thursday-Saturday (Alaska) • $416: Thursday-Monday (JetBlue) One last thing to consider before you finish up your shopping: Some fares are basic economy prices which may not include any free bags



Millennials are obsessed with this random purple wall at Disney World - baffling staff

10/4/2018, 2:53:39 PM
THERE’S a surprise hit at Disney World right now – and it’s not a ride or even an item of food and drink. It’s just a wall – that’s been painted purple. Millennials have been flocking to the wall, … ✔ #wdw #mk #magickingdom #purplewall A post shared by Emily Andersen (@theemmonster) on Oct 3, 2018 at 5:13pm PDT View this post on Instagram Today is the day!!🌟🤸🏼‍♀️✨ • • The trip of a lifetime starts now & I can’t even begin to describe to you the emotions that I’m feeling right now! This is a dream come true & I can’t say that enough😍 • • If you see me in Disney, please say hi!! And be sure to follow along on my story, I’ll be posting lots!💜🌸 • • • • • #disneygram #disneystyleblog #disneystyle #disneylifestyler #disneylifestyle #disneystylevibes #disneyparkstyle #disneyoutfit #disneyblog #disneyfashion #disneyaccount #disneygirl #disneygirls #disneylove #disneylife #disneycommunity #happilyeverdanielle #creaturesoftheparks #disney #purplewall #magickingdom A post shared by D A N I E L L E (@happilyeverdanielle) on Oct 3, 2018 at 9:09am PDT View this post on Instagram Who's afraid of the big bad wolf



11 luxury destinations that are cheaper than you think

10/4/2018, 12:14:52 PM
Luxury doesn’t have to mean expensive, especially in a destination with a favorable exchange rate. ✔ Osaka, Japan Experience the high-tech world and foodie scene of Japan’s famed Osaka for a lot less than you think ✔ A stay in Osaka also puts you conveniently close to Kyoto and other unmissable nearby iconic Japanese destinations ✔ This story originally appeared on SmarterTravel.com



Celebrate 150 years of North Beach in San Francisco

10/4/2018, 12:27:32 PM
Italian heritage endures in San Francisco's oldest neighborhood, but rising rents have forced several classic restaurants to close down. ✔ Looking out at crazy Lombard Street, the croooked street that tourists love to drive down in North Beach (Photo: Jefferson Graham) The tech boom and all the newfound money associated with it has played havoc in a city built to support mainstream institutions



Ryanair launches autumn seat sale with flights for less than £10

10/4/2018, 2:28:59 PM
Ryanair has launched an autumn seat sale and there are fares starting from less than a tenner to a host of European spots ✔ Ryanair plane (Image: AFP) Read More Ryanair reveals which passengers won't be hit by new baggage charges - find out if you're one of them There are plenty of UK airports on offer too including London Stansted, Gatwick, Luton, Edinburgh, Manchester, East Midlands, Bristol, Birmingham, Bournemouth, Liverpool, Newcastle and Leeds Bradford



Plan A Trip And Find Out Which Country In Africa You Should Visit

10/4/2018, 3:45:53 PM
Theres 54, which one should you visit? ✔ Here's a handy guide to help you start posting today! Looking for even more travel in your life ✔ Then you should join our Bring Me Community Facebook group to talk about it to your heart’s content! This post was created by a member of BuzzFeed Community, where anyone can post awesome lists and creations



Hollyoaks' Sophie Porley dating co-star Adam Woodward

10/4/2018, 3:56:13 PM
HOLLYOAKS' Sophie Porley and Adam Woodward are together in real life. ✔ Hollyoaks siren Sophie Porley, 30, has gone public with her relationship with former co-star Adam Woodward on Instagram ✔ Adam kissed Sophie's cheek in the heartwarming post and the big reveal racked up an impressive 8,663 likes ✔ A third added: So Ellie and Brody are together in real life that's cute



The Justice Department Files Criminal Charges Against More Russian Intelligence Officers

10/4/2018, 2:45:48 PM
The intelligence officers are accused of trying to hack anti-doping agencies and individuals who investigated or criticized Russia's state-sponsored doping program. ✔ If a remote hack wasn't successful, GRU hackers would travel to a victim's location, using wi-fi networks, including hotel wi-fi networks, to get access to a victim's computer network ✔ The targets inclued the US Anti-Doping Agency, the World Anti-Doping Agency, and FIFA ✔ people accountable publicly for those crimes, Brady said



Gisele Described The Moment She Found Out Tom Brady's Ex Was Pregnant

10/4/2018, 12:15:39 PM
"I felt my world had been turned upside down. Needless to say, that wasn't an easy time." ✔ She said: My heart expand in ways I didn't know was possible ✔ She wrote: Thank you for your love, for being the light of my life, for being the most incredible teachers and allowing me to travel on new roads, discovering deeper meanings and purpose ✔ You are my inspiration every day to do all I can to make the world a better place



Cruise ship smackdown: Royal Caribbean's Symphony of the Seas vs. Disney Fantasy

10/4/2018, 12:14:54 PM
In its latest Cruise Ship Smackdown, USA TODAY compares Royal Caribbean's new Symphony of the Seas to Disney Cruise Line's Disney Fantasy. ✔ It surpasses Harmony in size by more than 1,000 tons ✔ Gene Sloan, USA TODAY Fullscreen A large, shaded hot tub is among the allures of Symphony of the Seas' Main Pool area ✔ Gene Sloan, USA TODAY Fullscreen Last SlideNext Slide Among other amusements, Symphony features the tallest slide at sea, called Ultimate Abyss ✔ The vessel sails year-round to the Caribbean out of Port Canaveral, Fla



Get a fourth night free and a $500 credit at new Kauai vacation rental resort - Los Angeles Times

10/4/2018, 12:22:59 PM
Timbers Kauai in Lihue, Kauai, opened in June. You can save on a stay with a free night and other extras, such as daily breakfast and airport transfers. ✔ Also, children can go to an on-site Kids Club for free; adults can have play time of their own with wellness and fitness activities ✔ Tested : I checked online for four-night stays in October and found availability for a two-bedroom rental that sleeps four ✔ The 1,500-square-foot residence has 2.5 bathrooms and a roomy lanai



Mobsters, molls and a real-life gangster blast their way onto the Vegas stage - Los Angeles Times

10/4/2018, 1:20:35 PM
A cast of 25 actors, singers and dancers share the mob’s history in Vegas, right up to when hoteliers and federal lawmen successfully drove out the crooks. ✔ The colorful production opened last month at downtown’s Plaza hotel-casino ✔ He tells guests how he was prosecuted five times, including by Rudolph Guiliani, before coming clean ✔ Following his release, Franzese renounced the mob and began a Christian ministry ✔ Tickets are $59.95 for general admission and $79.95 and up for VIP seating



Best half-term destinations in Britain year-round

10/4/2018, 3:13:10 PM
undefined ✔ The prices aren’t low, but if you book in advance, the quality of coaching is, indeed, impressive ✔ The Landmark Trust (landmarktrust.org.uk): with everything from castles to water towers, follies to pigsties, this charity specialises in rescuing historic ruins for conversion into holiday houses



Expert-led runs loop through spectacular scenery, including Diamond Head - Los Angeles Times

10/4/2018, 12:50:05 PM
The one-hour runs begin at 7 a.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The fee is $5 for guests of the Queen Kapiolani and $10 for non-guests. ✔ From there, the route heads along the coast on Diamond Head Road as far as the lookout point ✔ The runs begin at 7 a.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays ✔ The fee is $5 for hotel guests and $10 for non-guests ✔ The 315-room hotel is in the final phase of a $35-million, top-to-bottom renovation that is expected to be completed later this month



See Norway's mountains, fiords, valleys, architecture and coastline on a do-it-yourself tour - Los Angeles Times

10/4/2018, 1:20:34 PM
Do-it-yourself travelers can see the jagged coastlines, colorful villages and grand glaciers of Norway on a 14-day independent tour that combines a one-week overland journey with a weeklong cruise. ✔ Do-it-yourself travelers can see the jagged coastlines, colorful villages and grand glaciers of Norway on a 14-day independent tour that combines a one-week overland journey with a weeklong cruise ✔ Dates: Departures from Oslo from May to September ✔ Price: From $4,619 per person, double occupancy



Author of debunked Drew Barrymore interview in EgyptAir magazine insists it's 'genuine'

10/4/2018, 2:37:05 PM
Aida Takla tweeted that she interviewed "Drew Barrimoor" (sic) for EgyptAir's in-flight magazine after the actress' spokesperson said it was fake. ✔ The interview's introduction is also strange and offensive, calling out Barrymore's several unsuccessful marriages, implying motherhood is an unlimited vacation and claiming she has been subconsciously seeking attention and care from a male figure since her parents' divorce



Airports FINING passengers who refuse to provide phone passwords at border control

10/4/2018, 3:41:22 PM
OUTRAGED travellers have vowed to avoid New Zealand after it became the first country to fine passengers who refuse to hand over their phone passwords at the border. New Zealand’s Customs and Excis… ✔ Last year, New Zealand border officials carried out 537 preliminary searches of devices ✔ Chairman Thomas Beagle said in a statement: Modern smartphones contain a large amount of highly sensitive private information including emails, letters, medical records, personal photos, and very personal photos ✔ This article was originally published on News.com.au and has been reproduced with permission



Going to New Zealand? You may need to hand over your phone password

10/4/2018, 12:57:14 PM
undefined ✔ Visitors to Donald Trump’s America could have their device simply confiscated and find themselves refused access to the country ✔ This part of the law can't be justified under the Bill of Rights Act which forbids unreasonable search and seizure and it should be removed



These are the world's most popular destinations

10/4/2018, 12:14:49 PM
The U.N. World Tourism Organization has named the top international destinations for 2017. France tops the list, with the most overnight visitors. ✔ Here, visitors to the Phimai Historical Park walk among the restored ruins of Prasat Phimai in Phimai, Nakhon Ratchasima province ✔ Here, vendors in Mexico City.use a traditional comal (a flat griddle, often made from clay) ✔ It follows chemicals and fuels and is ahead of automotive products ✔ For a look at the top world destinations, click on the photo gallery above



Indulge yourself with a splurge-worthy weekend escape to La Jolla - Los Angeles Times

10/4/2018, 1:53:39 PM
You can soak up some glamour and mingle with the glitterati in a setting that features a cosmopolitan vibe and spectacular ocean views. ✔ La Jolla Village, sometimes called the Beverly Hills of San Diego, is the ideal setting for a big-splurge fall weekend ✔ The compact village features spectacular ocean views that lure international visitors who give it a cosmopolitan vibe ✔ We sat upstairs on the outdoor patio and watched the sun set over the ocean



The best urban hikes and walks and where to stay

10/4/2018, 2:16:53 PM
Discover the best hikes and walks in cities around the world, including Los Angeles's Griffith Observatory, Cape Town's Table Mountain, Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh, Berlin Wall, New York's Prospect Park, and Bath's Skyline Walk and Presidio National Park in San Francisco. We've also rounded up the best hotels to stay in nearby. ✔ • 10 wonderful walks on the French Riviera The Hornby Lighthouse is also a lovely spot for whale watching in the winterCredit:Brook Attakorn/Brook Attakorn where to stay Pullman Quay Grand Sydney Harbour Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 9Telegraph expert rating Circular Quay makes a very convenient base, with eight ferry routes taking you to many of the city’s major attractions, including Watsons Bay, the starting point of the trail



Why brands like The North Face think this 20-year-old could revolutionize rock climbing for women

10/4/2018, 3:15:24 PM
Margo Hayes is a 20-year-old climber from Boulder, Colorado, and she could be the woman to watch when climbing debuts at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. ✔ She's been writing down her goals since age 6, when she dreamed of becoming an Olympic gymnast (she eventually abandoned the sport after suffering a series of injuries.) CNBC I think that one of my strengths is believing in the fact that hard work can lead to success, says Hayes



Fortnum & Mason launches first beauty advent calendar worth £625

10/4/2018, 2:31:10 PM
The first Fortnum & Mason beauty advent calendar costs £195 and contains £625 worth of products, but after being made available for pre-order on 1st October it's almost sold out already. ✔ Last year, hundreds of people queued round the block to buy Liberty's annual beauty advent calendar, while offerings from other brands sold out and appeared on eBay for up to twice the price ✔ More than 4,000 people signed up to the waiting list within ten days after the announcement Budget retailer Primark has once again caused a frenzy among Disney fans with the announcement that they are selling a themed advent calendar with 25 Mickey and Minnie Mouse baubles for £15 Virgin Wines has announced the release of this year's festive offering which will contain 24 mini bottles, costing £79.99 and more than 4,000 people have signed up to the waiting list, even though it doesn't go on sale until November



The Best Celebrity-Loved Beauty Products to Buy at Dermstore's Friends & Family Sale

10/4/2018, 1:45:56 PM
Score major discounts on these celeb-approved products using the code "FRIEND" at checkout during Dermstore's friends & family sale ✔ GISELE BÜNDCHEN'S PICK The supermodel uses this superlight, supereffective, super-rarely-marked-down hairdryer by her mane man Harry Josh to get those enviably smooth locks ✔ $18); dermstore.com KERRY WASHINGTON'S PICK I’m obsessed ✔ It has the perfect amount of highlight which I’ve been doing before all this highlighter [stuff] came out, so this is all I really need, the  Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star said in a Bravo’s Most Wanted video



From bum lifts to tummy tucks...the world's dangerous cosmetic op hotspots revealed

10/4/2018, 2:53:34 PM
A NIP here, a tuck there…cosmetic surgery is a business that’s booming like never before. A pert bottom, bigger boobs, more sculpted face, even muscle implants – there seems to be… ✔ A NIP here, a tuck there...cosmetic surgery is a business that's booming like never before ✔ Facebook 17 Beverly Brignoni, from the US, died after botched liposuction in the Dominican Republic in 2014 Each time it was about the size of a palm and the skin had to be completely removed and they needed skin grafts



Messy kitchens and badass ladies: how Samin Nosrat will change the face of TV cooking shows

10/4/2018, 12:27:13 PM
Her award-winning cookbook broke down the basics of cooking into four elements – and now Netflix has turned it into a four-part series ✔ Nosrat remembers the greatest compliment that could be paid to her mother’s food was that it tasted like back in Iran ✔ [I thought] if I’m good, kind, welcoming, whatever enough, [they will] accept me ✔ Salt Fat Acid Heat is available on Netflix from 11 October



Duchess of Cambridge had a pretty impressive fortune before her royal marriage

10/4/2018, 3:05:45 PM
The Duchess of Cambridge had her own fortune before she got married ✔ Belle defended Kate in 2008 when people accused her of getting the job through nepotism ✔ In Scotland, Catherine is the Countess of Strathearn, while in Northern Ireland is Lady Carrickfergus ✔ Upon William's ascension to the throne, Catherine will be Queen Consort of the United Kingdom



The secret way scrolling through Instagram is making you hungry... and all the other reasons you have a bottomless appetite

10/4/2018, 12:58:17 PM
WE’VE all been there: finishing our lunch only to reach for the biscuit tin soon after as we still feel ravenous. On some days it seems like there’s nothing which can fill you up…… ✔ The more we eat of one type of food, the more bored we get, but when we try something else the new tastes and textures make us crave more ✔ And, very important, it is the best hangover cure! ✔ It's why so many go for a carb-heavy fry-up or a McDonald's as a hangover cure



Absolutely Ascot's millionaire traveller Alfie Best slams critics who say he's not actually from Ascot and says reality series 'will be the new Towie'

10/4/2018, 1:29:19 PM
HIS dad worked his way up from nothing and went on to amass a huge fortune through hard graft and early mornings. Alfie Best was born on the side of a road in Leicester to a poor Romany gypsy famil… ✔ HIS dad worked his way up from nothing and went on to amass a huge fortune through hard graft and early mornings ✔ Up until a point in my life I always used to hide it ✔ But receiving what you get on the other end is more of a buzz ✔ I’d like to see myself very rich with all the good things in life



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