Mexico: Is it safe to travel as ‘dangerous’ Hurricane Willa hits today?
10/23/2018, 8:33:43 AMMEXICO is preparing for the onslaught of Hurricane Willa today, expected to be one of the strongest storms to ever hit Mexico’s Pacific coast - so how safe is it to travel? ✔ Mexico: Is it safe to travel as ‘dangerous’ Hurricane Willa hits today ✔ It’s highly likely other airlines with flights to the region will also follow with travel waivers ✔ The 2018 Eastern Pacific hurricane season is the most active on record, according to an index called ACE – Accumulated Cyclone Energy - used to track hurricane activity
Which is the world's most touristy city?
10/23/2018, 9:38:07 AMA few decades ago most Britons made do with a couple of weeks of holiday a year – and with few exceptions it involved bracing the UK seaside or an all-inclusive package at a Mediterranean resort. ✔ Today we can fly to just about every significant metropolis in Europe - from Aarhus to Zagreb - for the price of a slap-up dinner, while North America, Asia and Oceania are just as well endowed with cheap connections ✔ So it’s little wonder that travellers around the world have been taking advantage
Hot hotel: inside No. 850, Los Angeles - in pictures
10/23/2018, 9:56:08 AMThe latest project from famed hotelier Jeff Klein, the man behind the storied Sunset Tower Hotel, is West Hollywood’s chicest new b&b, No. 850. ✔ The latest project from famed hotelier Jeff Klein, the man behind the storied Sunset Tower Hotel, is West Hollywood’s chicest new b&b ✔ Read the full review: No. 850 • The best Downtown Los Angeles hotels A night at 850 feels more like staying in a friend’s incredibly stylish home than a hotel
20 amazing facts about food and drink in France
10/23/2018, 10:29:09 AMLet's Eat France, by Francois-Regis Gaudry, contains information on 1,250 specialty foods, 375 iconic recipes, 350 topics and 260 gastronomic personalities. And plenty of quirky facts... ✔ It's the book they're calling a 'gastronomic sensation' ✔ The trial records mention ‘several fried potatoes’ and a ‘white powder’ in the brother’s bowl ✔ France exports 2.6 billion euros-worth of Champagne a year ✔ The world’s biggest producer of garlic is actually China, which grows 23 million tonnes a year, compared to France’s 20,000 tonnes
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Have a Glamorous Arrival to Fiji – Complete with a Red Carpet!
10/23/2018, 11:39:50 AMAfter spend the first leg of their royal tour Down Under in Australia, the royal couple arrived at Nausori Airport on Tuesday ✔ RELATED VIDEO: Meghan Markle Just Broke Another Royal Style Rule with Her Most Daring Look Yet On the heels of their pregnancy announcement, Prince Harry and Meghan did not changing their current tour schedule, which will see them travel to Fiji and Tonga, where the Zika virus has been detected
George Alexander Grant, the most prolific national parks photographer you never heard of - Los Angeles Times
10/23/2018, 11:51:32 AMTwo authors will discuss the National Park Service's first official photographer, who shot more than 30,000 images, during a presentation in Joshua Tree, Calif. ✔ Grant, a native of Pennsylvania, discovered national parks in 1922 and started shooting photographs, mostly in the West and Southwest, in 1929 ✔ (George Alexander Grant / National Park Service) ALSO Celebrating our national parks: a dozen of our most outstanding public lands
Why a Danube river cruise is Europe's most romantic journey
10/23/2018, 9:56:06 AMundefined ✔ And if all else fails, what could be more romantic than sharing a slice of rich, chocolatey Sacher-Torte ✔ Regensburg's Christmas market makes for a cosy afternoonCredit:Getty The bijou city is particularly romantic to explore during the festive season: its Christmas market on the courtyard of Thurn und Taxis Palace, which features higgledy-piggledy stalls around a twinkling Christmas tree, has been described as one of the loveliest in Germany
Blue lagoons and relaxed pace welcome visitors to Cook Islands - Los Angeles Times
10/23/2018, 10:40:39 AMIf you're looking for a South Seas idyll that's off the beaten track, check out a week-long tour to the South Pacific islands. ✔ This tiny nation, made up of 15 islands in the heart of Polynesia, is a lot like Hawaii was 50 years ago, with a low-key pace and charm ✔ Dates: Through March 31 On Oahu, 20 places for great meals for less than $20 » Price: From $3,429 per person, double occupancy ✔ Top picks: a welcoming Asian island and the capital of 'Scandi cool'
New Zealand: Whales, beaches and glaciers on the world's greatest family road trip
10/23/2018, 10:21:46 AMundefined ✔ Although comfortable, The Beast was still tight for space ✔ Hobbitontours.com; (Adults NZ$84; 8-18 NZ$ 42; under-8s free) A 22-day independent tour of New Zealand, including return flights, 3 nights in hotels, 16 nights on pre-booked campsites and unlimited mileage costs from £3,399 per person (camc.com/newzealand; 01342 779349)
How to keep your tennis game fresh when you visit Hawaii - Los Angeles Times
10/23/2018, 11:16:53 AMTravelers can work on their game at a Maui club, go see the pros in the Hawaii Tennis Open, or get pointers from world-ranked players at a Four Seasons Resort. ✔ (Grand Slam Tennis Tours) Here’s a chance to get some pointers on your tennis swing from some of biggest names in tennis, including Tracy Austin and Steve Johnson ✔ Top picks: a welcoming Asian island and the capital of 'Scandi cool' Hurricane Willa threatens Mexico's coastal resorts, from San Blas to Mazatlan
Pilots reveal things they would NEVER tell passengers about flying
10/23/2018, 11:26:50 AMFlight crews were asked on US-based online forum Quora what they knew about flying but would never divulge to passengers while piloting an aircraft. ✔ If you've ever mused that it must be tricky for a pilot to spot the airport, you're not wrong ✔ Sometimes it's like you're right on top of the field, and you just cant see it.' While new pilot Andy Kerr rarely lets on just how old the aircraft is ✔ While that’s partially true, that usually happens after you achieve a certain level of seniority and depends on the type of aircraft you’re flying, and a few other factors
WATCH: Amazing moment a plane LANDS in the middle of busy motorway
10/23/2018, 9:48:33 AMCALIFORNIA: An incredible viral video has captured the impressive moment a young pilot perfectly landed his plane on a busy motorway after its engine failed. ✔ A plane in California was forced to land on a busy motorway when it encountered engine trouble mid-flight ✔ The single-engine Piper was piloted by a 25-year-old and carried a 36-year-old student on board, according to ABC News ✔ The pilot eventually moved the plane onto the freeway shoulder to avoid blocking traffic
After voting 77 times, island’s town assembly at square one
10/23/2018, 9:19:55 AMYONAGUNI, Okinawa Prefecture--Small town politics rarely make headlines, but events that transpired ✔ YONAGUNI, Okinawa Prefecture--Small town politics rarely make headlines, but events that transpired on this westernmost island are now capturing wide attention due to the crazy situation that developed ✔ There's no excuse for the ruling camp to continue its self-righteous attitude, and imperil town politics
Secret list of Netflix codes that unlock hidden list of films and TV shows
10/23/2018, 8:58:33 AMThe codes open up a whole new world of documentaries and films from dozens of different genres on the popular entertainment platform ✔ Take a look at a few UK alternatives listed below: Amazon Instant Video: £95.88 a year and includes free one-hour/one-day delivery on Amazon items, access to thousands of e-books, films, TV shows (including Top Gear) and songs though Amazon's extensive media library
Interview with teetotal vegan influencer is ridiculed
10/23/2018, 9:47:17 AMInfluencer Chris Lavish, 26, from New York gave an interview to The Cut, which has been widely ridiculed after her revealed he doesn't drink, smoke or watch TV and uses tattoos as therapy. ✔ A tattooed 'influencer' who doesn't drink, smoke, eat meat, watch TV or read books has been ridiculed over a magazine profile, which Twitter users have branded 'the reason old people hate millennials' ✔ In the interview Chris admitted he doesn't watch TV and recently threw his set away, and he doesn't go to the theatre or cinema or read books either as all he does is 'write emails and travel for work'
French court gives green light to cars on Seine riverbanks
10/23/2018, 10:24:02 AMA French court has ruled (once again) that cars should be allowed to use the Seine riverbanks which the Paris mayor pedestrianized in her push to make the French capital more green. ✔ A committee set up to evaluate the plan's effects found in November that there had been no meaningful decline in traffic, while jams on nearby routes had increased rush-hour travel times by up to 70 percent ✔ However it is unlikely that this latest ruling will put a stop to an ongoing drama which showcases how France’s capital is struggling to juggle its traffic problem with its will to keep its city centre as a cultural hub for tourists and residents alike
'I'm in the middle of a conversation' Prince Harry tells palace aides
10/23/2018, 9:19:40 AMThe Duke of Sussex, 34, took part in the Sydney Harbour Bridge climb on Friday joined by three representatives from Team Australia at the Invictus games and ambassador Gwen Cherne. ✔ 'We were talking about my story and mental health and how difficult it is still, in our society, to talk about grief and loss and suicide ✔ But Kensington Palace said the couple had sought medical advice and decided to continue with their plans, with no change expected to their itinerary
ITV This Morning: 'Ryanair treat passengers with CONTEMPT’ Eamonn Holmes SLAMS airline
10/23/2018, 11:22:28 AMTHIS MORNING presenter Eamonn Holmes slammed budget airline Ryanair as he listened in horror to Delcie Gayle describe the racial abuse she suffered from a fellow passenger on a flight from Barcelona to London Stansted. ✔ ITV This Morning: Eamonn Holmes became heated about the events on a recent Ryanair flight (Image: ITV) ITV This Morning: Delcie Gayle admitted she's felt very low and depressed ever since (Image: ITV) As usual you have a reputation of treating your passengers with complete contempt Eamonn Holmes to Ryanair In a video filmed by another passenger, a flight attendant could be seen warning the man: Don’t tell me what to do and don’t you dare shout at her
Ryanair abuse victim says police would have 'locked her up' in reverse situation
10/23/2018, 10:28:41 AMDelsie Eunice Gayle, 77, wiped away her tears as she spoke about being left 'depressed and upset' by the ordeal ✔ I called all the flight attendants but only one was dealing with it ✔ Get in touch with us at webtv@trinitymirror.com or call us direct 0207 29 33033 Read More Showbiz and TV editor's picks Becks robbery terror Emmerdale's Chris finds missing cousin Best dressed at the Inside Soap Awards Vick cries after Strictly 'fix' claims
A mini-tour of Washington sights you’ve probably never noticed
10/23/2018, 11:47:24 AMThese unusual stops from a new guidebook to the city are right under your nose. ✔ Spanning seven blocks and four time periods, it highlights such important developments as the ship wheel, the Wright brothers’ 1903 Flyer, and Eisenhower’s National Interstate and Defense Highways Act ✔ Which reinforces a fact that every self-respecting Washingtonian knows, or should know: This city is more than grand monuments and is full of small surprises often hidden, as Seiger anticipated, in plain sight
34 Things That'll Transform The Smallest Of Bathrooms
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Tuesday’s TV highlights: 'Black Lightning' on the CW - Los Angeles Times
10/23/2018, 10:12:30 AMTV highlights for Tue., Oct. 23, 2018 ✔ 10 p.m. Travel TALK SHOWS CBS This Morning Jon Favreau and Dan Pfeiffer; John Grisham ✔ Customized TV listings are available here: www.latimes.com/tvtimes Click here to download TV listings for the week of Oct. 21 - 27, 2018, in PDF format
First US sign language Starbucks opens
10/23/2018, 11:53:53 AMStarbucks opens a store in Washington, DC, where every employee is fluent in American Sign Language. The coffee shop is near Gallaudet University, the world's only institution of higher learning for the deaf and hard of hearing. ✔ Kids from MSSD say that they can be baristas, Crystal Harris tells CNN ✔ Part of the store's appeal to Schofield is simply access ✔ Schofield took one after seeing a flyer at Union Market, a food hall near Gallaudet ✔ I want to invite people into our world, says Garcia
Immigrant Recruits Are Having Their "Loyalty" Questioned For Following Lawsuits Against The Pentagon
10/23/2018, 9:09:14 AM“I was shocked seeing it in under ‘loyalty issues.’ How is this disloyal to the United States?” ✔ Immigrant soldiers taking the oath of allegiance ✔ After the delays caused by new screenings led to some recruits being discharged or having their contracts canceled, a series of legal complaints led the Army to reverse the discharges of more than 30 enlistees
Why Julia Roberts won't do romantic comedies anymore
10/23/2018, 8:33:17 AM'Sometimes, they just don't work at a certain point of life experience' ✔ Netflix 25/25 The Good Place A heavenly comedy with a twist ✔ Eleanor Shellstrop (Kristen Bell) is a cynical schlub waved through the Pearly Gates by mistake after dying in a bizarre supermarket accident ✔ Homecoming season 1 is released on Amazon Prime on 2 November
First look at Michael Bublé and James Corden's special Carpool Karaoke episode
10/23/2018, 8:33:22 AMFull episode will air in the Stand Up to Cancer series of programmes on Friday 26 October ✔ Netflix 1/25 Bojack Horseman A cartoon about a talking horse, starring the goofy older brother from Arrested Development… on paper little about BoJack Horseman screams must watch ✔ Donations can be made here or by texting TEN or TWENTY to 70404 to make donations of £10 or £20
People Are Living Inside Landfills As The World Drowns In Its Own Trash
10/23/2018, 11:49:31 AMWhile the oceans fill up with plastic waste, a horrifying crisis unfolds on land. ✔ Scrawny chickens stand on the bags or scratch at the ground for kitchen scraps ✔ Those who come to live in the shadow of Bantar Gebang hail from the countryside with little education and few skills that would translate to life in the city ✔ All content is editorially independent, with no influence or input from the company
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