Lonely Planet picks the top travel destinations for 2019
10/23/2018, 12:31:17 PMHere are the top 10 countries, cities, regions and best value destinations that Lonely Planet recommends travelers experience next year. ✔ The bridge between the Americas with a buzzy cosmo capital, Panama has extraordinary tropical wildlife, endless beaches and traditional cultures ✔ Click through the gallery above to see the winners in all four categories ✔ To find out more about the winners, visit lonelyplanet.com/best-in-travel
This city has been voted the BEST travel destination for 2019 – have YOU been yet?
10/23/2018, 1:44:46 PMLOOKING for holiday inspiration for next year? This Scandinavian city has been named the best city break by Lonely Planet. ✔ Those hunting for an interesting city break, will be keen to hear which urban areas have been named the best of the best ✔ If you can’t wait until next year, Copenhagen is great for a winter break ✔ Here are the top 10 countries for 2019 according to Lonely Planet: 1
Absolutely Ascot say they're 'travellers' but that they 'don't travel'
10/23/2018, 1:04:57 PMAppearing on This Morning on Tuesday, the cast of Absolutely Ascot ended up confusing viewers but explaining that they are 'travellers' but that they 'don't travel'. ✔ It's the latest structured reality show to hit screens, following in the footsteps of TOWIE and Made In Chelsea ✔ When Eamonn Holmes asked, 'does that mean you travel around?', Samson replied, 'Oh no, we don't travel' '[The people behind the petition] are the older people
'Christmas elf' is now a real job - and you can be paid to travel and spread joy
10/23/2018, 3:20:36 PMLapland Safaris is looking for 'mythical creatures of Christmas' to help spread festive joy ✔ Before the start of the actual work, Lapland Safaris organises an Arctic Hospitality Guide training for the new Elves ✔ Read More Christmas treats M&S's Jaffa Cake cocktail Tesco's Yule log Iceland's Xmas tree crisps Christmas sandwiches on sale
Flights: Pilot reveals this terrifying secret about landing a plane
10/23/2018, 3:19:13 PMPILOTS have revealed some of the terrifying secrets when flying that passengers may not be aware of. One of them is in regards to landing a plane. ✔ Ben Sherwood, the author of The Survivors Club The Secrets and Science That Could Save Your Life, explained 80 per cent of plane crashes happen in these times ✔ One driver caught the miraculous feat on camera as the small aircraft landed on the highway in the middle of the day ✔ Thankfully no-one was harmed during the incident thanks to the skills of the pilot
Rail-and-sail journey cruises through Rhine Gorge on way to Swiss Alps - Los Angeles Times
10/23/2018, 12:16:01 PMTake your Rhine River cruise to new heights next year by adding a train trip that will take you to the Swiss Alps on the Glacier Express. ✔ The 10-night Riviera River Cruises’ sail-and-rail tour departs Cologne, Germany, passing through the Rhine Gorge on the way to Basel, Switzerland ✔ Passengers then switch to a train to visit Zermatt and Zurich and ride the famed Glacier Express into the Alps ✔ Dates: Departures April to October Price : From $3,648 per person, double occupancy
Wow air launches cheap flights to Vancouver – why you should visit North America's most liveable city
10/23/2018, 12:42:49 PMundefined ✔ The six-weekly flights will run seasonally until October and fly the transatlantic leg on its new fuel-efficient A321neo aircraft ✔ Joffre Lakes in British ColumbiaCredit:istock How do Wow's prices compare ✔ For the great outdoors, Vancouver Island, and renowned ski resort Whistler, are a short drive away
The rise of the mega yacht: Billionaire one-upmanship on the high seas
10/23/2018, 1:40:35 PMGlobal yacht management company Hill Robinson says demand for mega yachts has surged over recent years, with the vessels decked out with extreme toys, from submarines to helicopters. ✔ It is the world's fifth longest superyacht at 509ft Saudi Arabia's King Fahd's 482ft-long luxury yacht called Prince Abdulaziz lies in the harbour of Malaga, Spain The Topaz, from the German shipyard Lürssen, is owned by the Royal family of Abu Dhabi
Plane makes emergency landing after cockpit window 'SHATTERS' mid-flight
10/23/2018, 12:16:41 PMAN ICELANDAIR plane was forced to make an emergency landing in Canada after a cockpit window “shattered” during a flight. Although “traumatic,” no one was injured in the incident. ✔ Following standard procedures they diverted to a nearby airport in Bagotville ✔ The small white plane can be seen taxiing along the road, its wings spanning two lanes, while cars drive around it ✔ No one was hurt in the incident although the incident resulted in severe traffic jams
Titanic II could sail as soon as 2022
10/23/2018, 2:05:52 PMIf you thought the long-delayed project to launch a full-size replica of the ill-fated RMS Titanic was sunk in the water -- think again. ✔ If you thought the long-delayed project to launch a full-size replica of the ill-fated RMS Titanic was sunk in the water -- think again ✔ Australian businessman and politician Clive Palmer, who is behind the controversial initiative, announced in September that work on the ship had recommenced -- after a financial dispute with the Chinese government halted development back in 2015 ✔ The idea is it'll be permanently docked in a reservoir in the Qijang River
Vietnam’s first ethical elephant tours launch in Yok Don
10/23/2018, 2:56:51 PMThe national park has stopped offering elephant rides and now encourages travellers to see elephants in their natural habitat ✔ The group of retired elephants includes three females, Bun Kham, Y’Khun and H’Non, and one bull, Thong Ngan ✔ Responsible Travel has said it will consider adding the new Yok Don tour to their list of ethical elephant experiences – this would be the first in Vietnam to be included
The Tanzania safari with an all female staff
10/23/2018, 12:42:46 PMundefined ✔ Women are the ones most intimately connected to the natural environment, she told us, explaining how her most effective projects are those that give women a voice ✔ It’s been the best holiday of my life, Flo confides, on the flight home ✔ Also included are international and internal flights, plus transfers
The best Christmas markets in Europe
10/23/2018, 3:24:41 PMThe best Christmas markets in Germany, Austria, France, Sweden and beyond, with information on opening dates, what to buy and where to stay ✔ As the nights draw in, we highlight the best European Christmas markets to explore this year ✔ en.turismovenezia.it Where to stay: Ca Maria Adele Ca Maria Adele takes Venetian style to gothic extreme in five statement concept rooms ✔ Best of the rest | 10 more Christmas markets worth visiting
This Is How Meghan Markle Is Avoiding Zika Fears During Her Royal Tour Stop in Fiji
10/23/2018, 3:46:38 PMThe pregnant royal is already taking precautions against the Zika virus upon arrival in Fiji ✔ Generally the risk is low but, there is still a risk and you need to weigh up how to protect yourself and make sure you are fully informed ✔ After her pregnancy announcement, a royal source told PEOPLE Meghan had had her 12-week ultrasound and was feeling well
Flying in Style! Meghan Markle Pulled Off Outfit Change on Flight to Fiji
10/23/2018, 3:34:59 PMMeghan Markle's charter plane doubled as a dressing room ✔ Her hair, which she wore in a low bun to board the plane, was worn straight and sleek ✔ Fiji is the latest stop on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s whirlwind 16-day tour, which has taken them through Australia and will take them next to Tonga and then, after returning to Sydney for the end of the Paralympic-style Invictus Games, on to New Zealand
Netflix secret codes: What are the Netflix secret genre access codes?
10/23/2018, 3:54:21 PMNETFLIX’S secret codes have been revealed. If you’re looking to watch a specific genre, here’s how to use Netflix’s secret genre access codes. ✔ Most of us have lost hours due to deciding what to watch on Netflix ✔ They allow you to quickly access your favourite genre (comedy, action, horror) or to satisfy your weirdly specific need to watch a film featuring a steamy romantic storyline (code 35800) or a deep sea horror (45028)
G-Eazy Calls Halsey 'Incredible' and 'Really Inspiring to Watch' After Rekindling Romance
10/23/2018, 1:14:33 PMThe couple rekindled their relationship after initially splitting in July ✔ G-Eazy and I are taking some time apart, she shared on her Instagram story at the time ✔ The next month, Halsey posted pictures (complete with the tongue emoji) of the two in bathing suits on Instagram ✔ They solidified their couple status when they walked the red carpet at the American Music Awards in October
Hilton introduces new micro-hotel brand: Motto by Hilton
10/23/2018, 1:45:05 PMHilton has introduced its 15th brand. Motto by Hilton will be a micro-hotel with smaller rooms, affordable prices ✔ Motto by Hilton will be a micro-hotel with smaller, flexible rooms ✔ Motto by Hilton will be the McLean, Virginia.-based company’s 15th brand ✔ With Motto’s introduction, Hilton is entering into the micro-hotel market ✔ You can link up really as many rooms as you want to have, McLaughlin says
The best fall foliage from around the world in 2018
10/23/2018, 1:58:44 PMDuring this time of year, the trees create a colorful scenery that makes everyone appreciate the autumn season. Enjoy pictures of this year's fall foliage around the world, including this one from Harts Location, New Hampshire on Oct. 10 2018. ✔ CJ GUNTHER, EPA-EFE Autumn trees surround the Palladian bridge and the lakeside Pantheon at the National Trust's Stourhead on Oct. 22, 2018 in Wiltshire, England ✔ Matt Cardy, Getty Images Fullscreen None Autumn trees surround the Palladian bridge and the lakeside Pantheon at the National Trust's Stourhead on Oct. 22, 2018 in Wiltshire, England ✔ You may also want to view these photo galleries: Replay
Burne-Jones, the Baths of Caracalla and Domus Aurea: Three of Rome's most overlooked gems
10/23/2018, 3:38:45 PMundefined ✔ It’s a broad but nondescript 19th-century avenue lined by rather ordinary hotels and shops ✔ The other was the Baths of Caracalla, which I’d always discounted in favour of so many other better-known ruins ✔ Domus Aurea - open weekends 9am-4.15pm, admission €14 with guide and a virtual reality tour (book at coopculture.it)
Segovia: Why this fairy-tale Spanish city should be your next holiday
10/23/2018, 3:44:14 PMundefined ✔ The Roman aqueduct was built more than 2,000 years ago using granite slabsCredit:istock Try this The climate of Segovia provides ideal conditions for hot-air ballooning ✔ Iberico hamCredit:Getty Off the map Take a 20-minute bus ride from the bus station (sepulvedana.es) to La Granja de San Ildefonso to visit the opulent 18th-century royal palace and magnificent gardens (patrimonionacional.es; €9)
Dean Gaffney hints character is returning to EastEnders this Christmas
10/23/2018, 3:17:36 PMDean Gaffney, who plays Robbie Jackson on EastEnders, dropped some teasers about what is a set to be an explosive Christmas on Albert Square with the return of an 'iconic' character. ✔ Mother figure: Robbie's mum Carol Jackson, played by Lindsey Coulson, could be one of the characters set to pop up in Walford as part of an explosive storyline Looking back at characters close to Robbie during his time in Albert Square, a few intriguing names spring to mind
Man accused of groping woman on flight: Trump 'says it's OK to grab' women's private parts
10/23/2018, 12:43:25 PMBruce Alexander, 49, cited President Trump as he was being arrested after Southwest Flight 5421 landed in Albuquerque, according to an affadavit. ✔ About 30 minutes later, she said she felt Alexander's hand grab the back of her arm and grope around her ribs and then her breast ✔ The woman then stood up and told Alexander she did not understand how he could think that was OK and he needed to stop ✔ Contributing: KHOU-TV in Houston Read the full affidavit
Why is Dundee's new £80m V&A being upstaged by a statue of Desperate Dan?
10/23/2018, 1:48:56 PMIt has drawn comparisons to the Guggenheim in Bilbao. ✔ It has drawn comparisons to the Guggenheim in Bilbao ✔ It prompted Lonely Planet to make Dundee one of its top European destinations to visit this summer ✔ The museum, designed by Japanese master architect Kengo Kuma, is the first outpost of the Victoria and Albert Museum outside of London
James Cracknell: Celebrity traveller
10/23/2018, 12:04:08 PMJAMES CRACKNELL, 46, won the first of two Olympic gold medals in Sydney in 2000, with the rower adding to his coxless four medal tally in Athens four years later. Married to TV presenter Beverley Turner since 2002, the couple have three children – Croyde, Kiki and Trixie. He is currently studying for his masters at Cambridge University. ✔ Sapiens: A Brief History Of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari ✔ Much to the annoyance of my family, it takes me a couple of days to relax, and when I have got into it, I don't really enjoy sitting still ✔ • James Cracknell has teamed up with Vauxhall’s Combo Life to show families how to rediscover the outdoors
The £270k trailer that extends and rotates to reveal a party deck
10/23/2018, 12:15:52 PMThe Romotow campervan, created by New Zealand-based design firm W2, can transform to reveal an extra deck, creating up to 70 per cent more floor space. ✔ On the left is the living room, which can be converted into a second bedroom The Romotow will also have a kitchen and bathroom, both with 'stylish fixtures' ✔ It is unclear how many Romotows will be manufactured as production will be subject to demand
A Nazi holiday camp and a 'palace of pain' – which is the world's longest building?
10/23/2018, 2:51:07 PMWe’ve written about the world’s oldest, tallest and even heaviest buildings before. ✔ Excluding walls and fortifications (otherwise the Great Wall of China, at 8.8 million metres, would win by a landslide), Britain once possessed the record holder ✔ Standing guard over the shores of Southampton Water, it stretched for almost 450 metres and, with its cupolas, towers and pillared porticos, was undeniably beautiful from the outside
WATCH: Woman falls off most dangerous section of the Great Wall of China and SURVIVES
10/23/2018, 3:54:28 PMA FEMALE tourist fell more than 30 feet after climbing a dangerous section of the Great Wall of China. The video captured the woman’s incident which she amazingly survived. ✔ Video: A tourist had an accident on the Great Wall of China after falling 33 feet (Image: AsiaWire) Many photographers and hikers choose to traverse the section due to the stunning landscape ✔ It cannot, however, be seen from space, despite rumours often perpetuating this myth
Cruise ship tours: Inside Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line's Grand Celebration
10/23/2018, 12:31:15 PMUSA TODAY's latest Cruise Ship Tour looks at one of two vessels sailing two-day trips to the Bahamas from Florida: Bahamas Paradise's Grand Celebration. ✔ Peter Knego Fullscreen The Grand Celebration has nine guest decks, beginning at the top with Sun Deck (12) ✔ Maria Theresa; River Countess Viking River Cruises: Viking Skirnir; Viking Herja; Viking Hild Viking Ocean Cruises: Viking Star; Viking Sea; Viking Sky; Viking Sun; Viking Orion Windstar Cruises: Star Pride; Star Breeze; Wind Spirit Retired ocean liners, cruise ships and yachts: SS Rotterdam; Royal Yacht Britannia Theme galleries: 10 cruise ship suites that will blow your mind; the last of the great ocean liners; ship christenings with Queen Elizabeth II; Royal ship christenings through the years; 9 most amazing megaships; 25 most beautiful cruise vessels; the world's 25 biggest cruise ships USA TODAY Cruises: The 25 most beautiful cruise vessels
Saltburn-by-the-Sea: is the Yorkshire seaside town making a comeback Darlington on Sea or Newquay of the North?
10/23/2018, 12:33:30 PMFifty or more years ago, I would have arrived in Saltburn-by-the-Sea by train. ✔ Fifty or more years ago, I would have arrived in Saltburn-by-the-Sea by train ✔ It was the opening of the railway in 1861 (bringing in holidaymakers from the northern cities) that kick-started the development of the clifftop fishing and mining town - with a sweeping beach - into a seaside resort
Get a 2-night Italy Xmas market hol to Rome, Venice & more with flights from £69
10/23/2018, 12:22:30 PMA HOLIDAY to visit a Christmas market is the perfect way to get into the festive spirit. There’s a great deal on trips to Italy right now – with breaks to the cities of Rome, Venice, Florence, Mila… ✔ Getty - Contributor 2 Italy goes to town when it comes to Christmas decorations, such as in St Mark's Square in Venice The cities will also be decorated with Christmas trees and decorations - perfect for those festive Instagram shots ✔ There's also a seven-night, five-star holiday to Hurghada on offer from £329pp
Tourist’s VERY bizarre photo of ‘drunk’ Eiffel Tower in Paris goes viral
10/23/2018, 1:23:30 PMPARIS is famous for its iconic Eiffel Tower but the attraction might be hard to recognise in a hilarious photo taken by a man whose panoramic shot failed drastically. ✔ Doing the limbo under the Arc de Triomphe, another joined in ✔ Similar technological glitches are often spotted on Google Maps Street View with funny consequences ✔ One Google image shows two pairs of legs striding along a street in Alaska - they don’t appear to have upper bodies at all
Duchess of Sussex's wedding dress to go on public display
10/23/2018, 2:44:52 PMMeghan Markle's wedding dress will be at the heart of "A Royal Wedding: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex," a new exhibition hosted by the Royal Collection Trust. ✔ After months of feverish speculation, all has been revealed: Meghan Markle, now known as the Duchess of Sussex, chose a dress by Givenchy's Clare Waight Keller to marry Prince Harry ✔ Meghan Markle's ivory silk dress was designed by Clare Waight Keller, the British artistic director for the French fashion house Givenchy
Opinion | This is the first step to recalibrating U.S.-Saudi relations
10/23/2018, 1:41:17 PMThe disastrous war should not have any U.S. support. ✔ But the Saudis have done their best to sabotage a U.N.-led peace process ✔ Read more: Robert Kagan: The myth of the modernizing dictator David Ignatius: MBS’s rampaging anger will not silence questions about Jamal Khashoggi The Post’s View: How the current crown prince changed Saudi Arabia for the worse David Von Drehle: Mohammed bin Salman could bring his kingdom crumbling down Jamal Khashoggi: What the Arab world needs most is free expression
Airbus reportedly faces new jet delays at Hamburg plant
10/23/2018, 3:13:10 PMFor two years Airbus faced a shortage of engines and had to slow jet deliveries. Now engines are arriving fast - but fresh snags mean a Hamburg plant that assembles best-selling jets is having trouble absorbing them, industry sources said. ✔ An Airbus spokesman confirmed the customized new A321neo version had led to some rescheduling of aircraft deliveries, in combination with pressure from output increases and the queue of jets still waiting to be delivered from the engine crisis ✔ Insiders say Faury, who has made production the priority of priorities for this quarter, will not be replaced as president of commercial jets but may appoint an operations leader
Royal wedding choir to sing a John Farnham classic
10/23/2018, 2:36:08 PMThey impressed Royal fans when they performed at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding back in May. ✔ They impressed Royal fans when they performed at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding back in May ✔ 'Each time we would send a version, they would suggest changes to make it more stripped back and the Royal couple were spot-on with their decision,' she said
10 Actions That Hurt Your Med School Chances
10/23/2018, 1:49:25 PMAvoid these 10 actions if your goal is to impress the admissions committee. ✔ Not only should you disclose any infraction, no matter how minor it seems, but you should also show sincere remorse ✔ With proper advance planning and critical thought, you can easily avoid all of the actions above and assemble an application packet that represents your best self to the admissions committee
Perspective | Separation anxiety: Apparently it’s not just for toddlers
10/23/2018, 1:14:20 PMThe feeling is also common among tween and teens, who may revisit the clingy stage as they cope with the stress and change that comes with growing up. ✔ (iStock) By Carol Kaufmann October 23 at 9:00 AM At the beginning of the summer, my independent, active and social 11-year-old daughter declared that she couldn’t fall asleep in her own room ✔ That will set the kids free from enacting separation anxiety that actually belongs to the parents
25 Heavenly Products That'll Make Getting Out Of Bed Even Harder
10/23/2018, 2:26:36 PMDo you hit snooze like it's your job? Then keep on reading. ✔ This curtain kit is adjustable to the height you want, and is built with an easy-to-install release system that sets up in minutes ✔ The best things at three price points The best things at three price points More BuzzFeed Reviews More BuzzFeed Reviews
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