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10 hidden places the world doesn’t know about

10/18/2018, 11:08:46 AM
Need to get away from it all — including other tourists? Get the inside scoop on 10 hidden destinations around the world. ✔ You can snorkel with tropical fish or big things (sharks and manta rays) in the coral atolls with lagoons in the middle or ‘drift snorkel’ through the lagoon passages on the turn of the tides ✔ Read more about efforts to protect these sites, and the risks they face ✔ This story originally appeared on SmarterTravel.com



Your passenger rights after Cobalt Air collapse left flyers stranded in Cyprus

10/18/2018, 11:16:09 AM
LOW-cost airline Cobalt has suspended all operations after running out of money. British tourists could be stranded as flights in and out of Cyprus were axed. Here’s what to do if you are lef… ✔ Nearly a million people were affected when UK airline Monarch went bust last year ✔ Cypriot transport minister Vassiliki Anastassiadou has said the government will pay for travellers with return tickets to get back home on another carrier ✔ Romanian airline Blue Air is offering rescue fares between Larnaca and Luton for customers who had planned a flight between October and March



Heathrow launches airport-wide facial recognition tech - but will it affect your privacy?

10/18/2018, 11:06:49 AM
HEATHROW Airport is set to bring facial recognition technology to each point of the journey for passengers flying from the London hub as of summer 2019. It could reduce journey time by up to a third - but will it affect privacy? ✔ Heathrow: The passenger journey’s through Heathrow will be streamlined from check-in (Image: Heathrow Airport) The technology builds on the biometrics used for domestic passenger travel or when EU citizens cross the border into the UK ✔ Until the technology is launched next summer, these are the best tips to help you get through security as quickly as possible



4 ways to pay too much for holiday airfare

10/18/2018, 9:51:35 AM
Yes, it’s early, but the time to think about a Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year’s getaway is now. ✔ Whether your destination is family fun or a relaxing resort, flying on popular travel days – the days you want to fly – will usually cost a lot more.(Photo: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Yes, I know it’s early; many of us haven’t even put up Halloween decorations yet, but the time to think about a Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year’s getaway is now ✔ In other words, you could miss out on the trip altogether (or at least on the flight you want)



10 idyllic and off-beat destinations for the perfect babymoon

10/18/2018, 10:53:33 AM
undefined ✔ Well if anyone ever had fears about travelling in pregnancy the Duchess of Sussex has put paid to that by jetting to the other side of the globe while being at least three months pregnant ✔ A room at the Rosewood Baha Mar Marrakech If you want a foreign destination that delivers well on exoticism but doesn’t take too long to get to then Marrakech should make your shortlist



19 photographs that prove Alaska in the most beautiful place on the planet

10/18/2018, 10:53:34 AM
19 photographs that prove Alaska in the most beautiful place on the planet ✔ The spectacular sand dunes of the Kobuk Valley National Park, north of the Arctic Circle ✔ Spring in Lake Clark National Park Caribou in the Gates of the Arctic National Park Gates of the Arctic is the northernmost national park in the US ✔ Kayaking the Aleutians: How two British women conquered 'impossible' 1,500-mile route



Cobalt Air COLLAPSES disrupting thousands of holidaymakers’ flights to Cyprus and Greece

10/18/2018, 8:28:21 AM
CYPRUS airline, Cobalt Air, has collapsed overnight. It announced all flights are now cancelled. The news will affect tens of thousands of passengers with planned flights to or from Cyprus and Greece. ✔ It also said it would exert all efforts to minimise the inconvenience of the passengers ✔ It had previously been struggling with competition from low-cost airlines easyJet and Ryanair ✔ Cobalt’s failure comes just weeks after Primera Air collapsed leaving thousands stranded abroad



Seven brilliant things to do on Doha’s Corniche

10/18/2018, 9:35:20 AM
As one of Doha’s most popular attractions, the Corniche has something for everything. ✔ Fine dining with a sea view If a quick bite to eat won’t quite quell those hunger pangs you’re in luck, because one of Doha’s best restaurants just happens to be set on the Corniche ✔ The seven-sided tower was inspired by a minaret in Afghanistan, and adapted to fit its seafront position ✔ For more information, visit southalltravel.co.uk



Where are the best places to eat in Doha?

10/18/2018, 9:45:03 AM
From authentic Middle Eastern mezze to Michelin star cuisine, Doha has it all. ✔ Flavoursome combination: the Qatari national dish of machboosCredit:Shutterstock True foodies should also spare a mealtime or two to explore Qatar’s own culinary heritage in the place where it was invented, drawing on influences from India and Iran but recreating them in a uniquely Arabic way



13 reasons why Melbourne is the world's greatest city

10/18/2018, 10:33:37 AM
undefined ✔ Having such intelligent, curious creatures swim so close is an incredibly powerful experience, and the availability of ropes to hold onto means that inexperienced swimmers don't miss out, said Bonneto ✔ Sit and savour a cup in one of Patricia Coffee Brewers, Market Lane Coffee or Brother Baba Buden and see what all the fuss is about



36 Hours in Chicago

10/18/2018, 10:17:47 AM
Culture, comedy and culinary outings in the ever-evolving Loop district and beyond. ✔ Among the most popular, Half Acre Beer Co. recently opened a tap room, restaurant and beer garden just west of Andersonville ✔ Claim a rustic wood table and a pint of its signature Daisy Cutter pale ale, Pony pilsner (each $6) or wet-hopped black ale Sticky Fat ($8) to relax in the family-friendly locale ✔ Opinion: A President Kowtowing to a Mad Prince



Cheap alternative flights to Cobalt destinations as airline cancels all flights

10/18/2018, 11:13:27 AM
Cobalt has cancelled all flights and ceased operations but there are cheap alternatives for passengers ✔ Cheap flights to Lanarca Cobalt offered routes to Lanarca from London Heathrow and Manchester so we've tried to find the same elsewhere but have included alternatives where the fares were as budget-friendly ✔ TravelSupermarket can be good for comparing flight prices on your chosen dates of travel



Google Maps Street View: Important message spotted on Google - but how will anyone see it?

10/18/2018, 9:41:27 AM
GOOGLE Maps Street View captures all manner of bizarre, funny and creepy sights as it maps the streets of the world, but every now and again something exciting is spotted - as this photo proves. ✔ Google Maps Street View: The rooftop message says in huge letters: Will U marry me (sic) (Image: Google Maps) Whatever the intention, Google Map users will be left in the dark as no clue is given to what was really meant ✔ Yet the man proposing had a great big grin on his face as he was about to pop the question



When Americans took on Europeans in a geography test...

10/18/2018, 10:40:36 AM
In the test, 1,000 people from America and Europe were asked to locate 16 countries on a blank interactive world map by clicking on its location. The Europeans won. Hands down. ✔ More than 76 per cent of Europeans identified the Sunshine State correctly, and nearly 80 per cent were able to spot California ✔ They noted: 'Because this was a survey, we understand not everyone may have taken it completely seriously, so while we show every mouse click, our density maps only show countries with at least five clicks each.'



Disney on ice brings the magic to children of all ages with Moana, Elsa and Ariel

10/18/2018, 11:51:30 AM
Disney on Ice has launched a new show featuring some of Disney’s favourite characters for an ice spectacular. With Moana, Elsa, Ariel, Cinderella and more, it’s touring the UK right now. ✔ Later that evening she joined her parents to watch the Disney On Ice: Dream Big spectacular at the Manchester Arena ✔ It was exciting to watch and particularly so when Moana was doing her routines that we had rehearsed earlier that day ✔ More information and tickets: www.disneyonice.co.uk



Las Vegas is hosting a beach volleyball open for the first time: You can watch Olympic contenders for free - Los Angeles Times

10/18/2018, 10:07:27 AM
Team USA’s Kerri Walsh Jennings, winner of three Olympic gold medals, leads the list of elite athletes who will be competing Thursday through Sunday. ✔ Visitors can hone their skills at the Movement Shop, one of the fitness activities during the Las Vegas beach volleyball open ✔ But you'll have to wait for the restaurant and pool It's not your imagination: The Halloween zombies at Dead City Vegas really are chasing you



Storms make Japan cherry blossoms bloom early

10/18/2018, 10:20:47 AM
Japan's beautiful cherry blossoms are a highlight of spring, but this year a series of typhoons has confused some into blooming in fall. ✔ Kanazawa, Ishikawa: This beautifully preserved historic city on the coast near the Japanese Alps is famed for its Kenrokuen gardens, considered one of the top three in the country ✔ The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) keeps a detailed list of predicted bloom times, but to illustrate how unusual the recent sightings are, the list has yet to be updated for the coming season



Photos: The famous swimming pigs of the Bahamas

10/18/2018, 11:08:48 AM
The swimming pigs of Exuma have become a bucket-list sensation. ✔ Todd Fullscreen A new book, Pigs of Paradise: The Story of the World-Famous Swimming Pigs by T ✔ Todd (Skyhorse, $17.99) uncovers the secrets of these pigs: How did they get there ✔ Click through the slideshow above for a closer look at the world-famous swimming pigs



Margaret River, Australia: the world's most spellbinding wine region

10/18/2018, 9:25:51 AM
Long before this place became a wine region, the surfers found it. ✔ Long before this place became a wine region, the surfers found it ✔ And so they came, with their boards and their vans, and they still come, to catch waves on some of the 75 breaks along this section of coastline, and admire the beauty of this remote wilderness ✔ By the shoreline, the sea swells, reflecting the changing sky



Behind the scenes: See a major airline's tech and engine-test facilities

10/18/2018, 11:08:44 AM
Korean Air, the largest airline in South Korea, is also a major player in the aerospace and defense industry. ✔ In Incheon, Korean Air and aerospace manufacturer Pratt Whitney operate the world’s largest engine test facility as a joint venture ✔ Here the turn-around time is far less: just two days, said Kim, which means far less downtime and less need for Korean Air and other airline customers to purchase as many spare engines, which can cost up to $30 million dollars each



UFO glamping pod looks so realistic helicopters have circled overhead 

10/18/2018, 11:38:41 AM
Former electrician Martin Johnson and his wife Carol Anne built 'Spodnic' using an old shed that was used at the London Olympics in 2012. The Pembrokeshire pod costs £110 per night. ✔ Mr Johnson added: 'I was trying to think of something different and I was actually looking for a steel shed to house a small digger ✔ 'Then we've insulated it with foil insulation - it gives it that look of a spaceship while keeping in the heat ✔ 'So we have games in there and little space-related items.'



Go to Kauai for a jam session with a sweet taste - Los Angeles Times

10/18/2018, 10:29:25 AM
Monkeypod Jam is a worthy stop on the way to Waimea Canyon. Check out the chutney, curd, preserves and salsa made from locally sourced fruits and vegetables. ✔ Visitors can sample the goodies anytime the shop is open ✔ It tastes just like a marinated artichoke heart, Thomas said ✔ Info: Monkeypod Jam, (808) 378-4208 ALSO Best places on California's coast to see monarch butterflies this fall and winter Mexico City for beginners



27 fascinating facts about Azerbaijan

10/18/2018, 9:56:33 AM
undefined ✔ To mark Azerbaijan’s 27th Independence Day, we’ve unearthed 27 facts about this little-known sliver of Central Asia.. ✔ But each note is themed with different aspects of national identity: on 5 Manat notes you’ll find an excerpt from the national anthem, while 20 Manat bills are decorated with a sword, shield and helmet to signify power



The joys and pitfalls of packing your partner and kids off on holiday – and staying home alone

10/18/2018, 9:56:34 AM
How many readers, I wonder, will be chained to their desks for all or part of this half-term while the rest of the family unwind on holiday? ✔ And if so, will you be receiving regular updates so that you know what you’re missing ✔ That ping-ping signalling a cascade of WhatsApp messages, pictures and mini-videos (yes, I’ll look at them all later, I promise!) showing your wife, husband or partner plus children dropping ice creams in the sand, wrestling with a rain-sodden tent or perhaps striding out in their cagoules ✔ After a relaxing two weeks in the sun, I came back to work ✔ My wife, meanwhile, works in a school, so she has the whole holiday off, and she planned..



Japan’s first 'dispersed' hotel opens in Kyoto

10/18/2018, 10:25:47 AM
Across several buildings, all a short walk from each other, Enso Ango aims to bring travellers closer to local life ✔ The restaurant is in the Tomi II building and serves fusion food, including pinxtos with a Japanese twist ✔ The local population had dwindled from 300 to just 12 residents (11 of whom were over 65) prior to the redevelopment, and the town’s economic activity came from just one restaurant ✔ The first cottage opened earlier this year, with the main launch scheduled for Easter 2020



This is what Mia Tindall was holding in Princess Eugenie’s wedding portraits

10/18/2018, 8:27:40 AM
PRINCESS Eugenie released her stunning official wedding photos at the weekend, featuring her bridal party and groom Jack Brooksband. And while the bride certainly looked incredible, it was little b… ✔ Mia is known for her boisterous behaviour and certainly looked like she had better things to do than sit in the White Drawing Room at Windsor Castle during Friday’s wedding ✔ The princess had major surgery to correct a curvature of her spine, known as scoliosis, and had steel rods inserted into her back



What we know about France's plan for city-centre congestion charges (and how much you could pay)

10/18/2018, 9:24:44 AM
If France's transport minister gets her way, motorists may soon have to dig into their pockets in order to pay a toll to drive into France's largest cities and towns. This is what we know so far about the plan. ✔ The French government has made its intentions clear, with Transport Minister Elisabeth Borne aiming to introduce London-style city centre tolls in a bid to keep pollution levels down in the country's largest towns and cities ✔ Rates could also be flexible, perhaps taking into account motorists who travel in and out of the city several times a day and it may even be free for residents



Opinion | Is Trump Destroying the World Order?

10/18/2018, 10:09:42 AM
A conversation on the apparent killing of Jamal Khashoggi, featuring Tom Friedman ✔ These days people on the right and the left both use liberal as an epithet, but that’s basically what I am, though the nightmare of Donald Trump’s presidency has radicalized me and pushed me leftward ✔ More in Opinion Yana Paskova/Getty Images North America Gail Collins The Horseface Chronicles Jack Taylor/Getty Images Megan Nolan I Didn’t Hate the English Until Now Nicolas Ortega Michelle Cottle Hillary Clinton’s Master Class in Distraction Evan Vucci/Associated Press Nicholas Kristof A President Kowtowing to a Mad Prince Cj Gunther/EPA, via Shutterstock Alondra Nelson Elizabeth Warren and the Folly of Genetic Ancestry Tests Andrew Harnik/Associated Press Ross Douthat The Elizabeth Warren Fiasco Trending Audio Offers Gruesome Details of Jamal Khashoggi Killing, Turkish Official Says Opinion: I Didn’t Hate the English Until Now U.S. Spy Agencies Are Increasingly Convinced of Saudi Prince’s Ties to Journalist’s Disappearance Why White Supremacists Are Chugging Milk (and Why Geneticists Are Alarmed) Opinion: The Horseface Chronicles Why Many Native Americans Are Angry With Elizabeth Warren ‘They Aren’t Coming Home’: Mourning 4 Daughters Lost in Limo Crash Opinion: Hillary Clinton’s Master Class in Distraction Opinion: A President Kowtowing to a Mad Prince Red Sox Emerge From a Chaotic Day With Commanding Lead in A.L.C.S



Assassin's Creed Odyssey review: Excelling when it's not being an Assassin's Creed game

10/18/2018, 10:31:10 AM
ASSASSIN'S Creed Odyssey is Ubisoft's second entry in the series since it completely overhauled gameplay, delivering a nuanced RPG with enough content to keep players invested for tens of hours. But can this entry stand on its own two legs or is it simply a re-skinned version of Assassin's Creed Origins in a different setting? Here is Express.co.uk's review of Assassin's Creed Odyssey. ✔ But while having tons of content is commended, not everything here is equally compelling ✔ In fact, we enjoyed it so much we plan to continue launching Spartan Kicks, hunting down ships in the Aegean and exploring the gorgeous islands of Greece long after the credits roll



Stephen Hawking’s daughter on what it was like to grow up with him

10/18/2018, 9:28:59 AM
Speaking on Good Morning Britain, Lucy Hawking, now 47, revealed the surprisingly normal arguments she and her siblings would have with the scientist, who died in March this year. ✔ But he went on to win international acclaim as one of the world's best known scientists ✔ Lou Gehrig was a hugely popular baseball player, who played for the New York Yankees between 1923 and 1939 ✔ His strength, popularity and fame transcended the sport of baseball and the condition adopted the name of the sportsman



'9-1-1's' Jennifer Love Hewitt on her three-year retreat from acting and why she's back - Los Angeles Times

10/18/2018, 11:36:42 AM
Jennifer Love Hewitt has made her return to TV as an emergency dispatcher in the hit Fox procedural "9-1-1" after a three-year break. The new role brings her back to Fox nearly two decades after her breakthrough role in "Party of Five" and its spinoff, "Time of Your Life." ✔ Sure, yeah, if it was [done in] a unique, interesting way ✔ ALSO BY YVONNE VILLARREAL ‘The Conners’ producers are ready to move on without Roseanne – on- and off-screen Here's how 'The Conners' wrote Roseanne off the show Nostalgia TV: The producers of the new 'Charmed' and 'Magnum P.I.' discuss the process of rebooting fan favorites After the backlash, can the 'Charmed' reboot find magic on the CW



The Istanbul Patriarch Plays at Pope and Falls Under Anathema

10/18/2018, 8:56:49 AM
This is what Nicetas, Archbishop of Nicomedia, wrote in the 12th century about the Great Schism (1054) between Catholicism and Orthodoxy: ✔ But this is just a short respite from their customary anti-Orthodoxy ✔ It would be an exceedingly sad and ignominious end to see the lingering remnant of a glorious empire do give in to blackmail and foreign pressure ✔ We can only hope that God will not punish them as severely as for the Council of Florence



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