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Uber, Starbucks are the most expensed vendors for business travel

10/25/2018, 2:42:51 PM
Business travelers expense Uber, Starbucks the most. Amazon breaks into the top three for the first time. ✔ An analysis of expense reports by Certify reveals where business travelers are spending their money ✔ Ride-hailing services continued to dominate over taxi cabs ✔ The fast-growing food delivery market saw Uber Eats’ popularity jump 300 percent since the third quarter of last year



This simple travel trick is the best way to avoid losing your passport on holiday

10/25/2018, 1:58:51 PM
HOTEL rooms are an obvious place to store a passport while holidaymakers are away, but what if holidaymakers accidentally forget the document when they check out? An expert has revealed her top tip to avoid this. ✔ Holidays: It’s very easy to forget items which are tucked away in a safe (Image: Getty Images) If you do this, you'll never leave the hotel room without checking the safe ever again… as long as you don't forget where you put your shoe, of course! This isn’t the only trick there is to help you forget items in a hotel room safe



Country in UK voted must-visit destination 2019 by Lonely Planet – can you guess where?

10/25/2018, 12:49:40 PM
HAVE you visited this area of natural beauty? ✔ With stunning sandy beaches and rolling green hills, it is the perfect retreat from modern life ✔ The turquoise water is so clear on a sunny day you'll feel like you're in the Caribbean (well, nearly) ✔ The South America country made it to the top spot thanks to the impenetrable wilds of Patagonia and the vibrant capital of Santiago



Inside Vatuvara, Harry and Meghan's luxury Fiji island escape

10/25/2018, 12:12:41 PM
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle began their overseas tour in Australia by announcing she was pregnant. During a trip to Fiji the Duke and Duchess of Sussex made a secret romantic overnight trip to Vatuvara Private Islands, a luxury resort in the Pacific Ocean. We take a look inside... ✔ The whirlwind tour of Australia and Oceania continues for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle ✔ Vatu Villa has similar touches as well as a stone and timber deck around the pool, which is perched above the aquamarine lagoon ✔ Jim's Bar & Grill is the spot for casual beachside breakfasts and lunches, with a wood-burning pizza oven alongside traditional Fijian lovo (underground oven)



You can watch FC Barcelona in Spain with hotel and match tickets from £119pp

10/25/2018, 1:39:43 PM
COMBINING a holiday with watching the football is the dream of many footie fans. There’s a deal on right now to see FC Barcelona in the Spanish city. Hotel and match tickets are included in this Gr… ✔ COMBINING a holiday with watching the football is the dream of many footie fans ✔ There are over 2.6 miles of golden sandy beaches which are just ten minutes from the city centre ✔ Barceloneta, Bogatell and Mar Bella beaches are good options for a day in the sun and all have cafes and restaurants next to the sand for traditional Spanish tapas and sangria when you need a break from the sun ✔ If you're up for culture then the Gaudi's Park Guell is a must-see



MailOnline enters uncharted jungle river in the heart of Guyana

10/25/2018, 12:58:13 PM
MailOnline Travel's Sadie Whitelocks joined an extreme kayaking expedition with ex-SAS officer Ian Craddock in the wilds of the Guyanese jungle with seven other intrepid travellers. ✔ The kayaking group got to the river by taking a 23km hike through the jungle, which was tightly packed with vegetation The kayaking group would have breaks every 45 minutes to refuel and then stop for lunch around 1pm along the river before reaching a landing site for the day around 2:30pm The group had a fruitful day of fishing, with 20 black piranha caught  The group promptly got to work gutting the sharp-toothed fish and were instructed to give them a jab to check they were dead as they can still bite when unconscious  From this point onwards we started a daily ritual, which would see us get up at 6:30am, have breakfast at 7am and depart around 8am



Brexit uncertainty sees UK skiers reconsider trips to European resorts

10/25/2018, 12:43:30 PM
undefined ✔ Over the course of the next three years we are set to move into the ever expanding and popular Canadian ski market as well as continuing expansion in Asia, with a new ski resort in China ✔ Check-ins were mainly off the slopes, but one in five looked at social media while on the slopes - and nearly half of them admitted to it leading to a wipe out



House of wax: Is the Hôtel de Crillon's new celebrity waxwork exhibit the creepiest bit of hotel art yet?

10/25/2018, 1:42:14 PM
Celebrating its reopening after four years of renovation, Hôtel de Crillon in Paris is hosting a waxwork exhibition of its most prestigious past guests. But is the final effect a tad too...creepy? ✔ • Madonna 60th birthday: Inside the Queen of Pop's Marrakech party pad Film director Alfred Hitchcock, famous for psychological thrillers such as Vertigo, Pyscho and The Birds, has his shoes shined in the hotel's lobby in the company of two avian lackeys and a commendably blasé hotel employee



Meet Boswell – the Zimbabwe elephant turned YouTube star

10/25/2018, 1:32:08 PM
undefined ✔ Most elephants wait for baboons to shake down the ripe fruits and then scoop them up from the ground; but not this bull ✔ It’s actually Australian, he says, an Akubra my daughter bought for me ✔ For more information about the Zambezi Elephant Fund, see zambezielephantfund.org



Revealed: How Meghan walking behind Harry shows deference

10/25/2018, 1:24:04 PM
The newlyweds have barely left each other's sides during the royal tour, but whether they're holding hands or simply walking side-by-side, Harry has consistently taken the lead. ✔ The royal couple kicked off their tour in Sydney on October 16 with a walkabout, a visit to Taronga Zoo, and a tour of the Opera House Wednesday, October 17: Dubbo, Australia - The couple flew to Dubbo, in the New South Wales central west, to meet drought affected farmers, followed by a visit to a local school and a community BBQ



Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Snuck a Private Overnight Getaway into Their Fiji Visit

10/25/2018, 12:58:15 PM
Meghan and Harry were able to squeeze in some private couple time ✔ This is a worldwide event so it is tremendous for us ✔ She accessorized with gold statement earrings (the Peepal Tree-shaped leaves are symbols of fertility!) and matching bangle bracelet, all by British ethical jeweler Pippa Small ✔ Then, it will be on to New Zealand to wrap up their tour



Gamers can slash £15 off Red Dead Redemption when they pre-order it tonight

10/25/2018, 3:05:50 PM
The RRP of the game is £49, but here's how you can get it for £34 ✔ Sign up here Visit Ao.com on Quidco Click 'Order Now' Buy your copy of Red Dead Redemption 2 for £49 Earn a new member bonus of £15 cashback Withdraw to your bank, PayPal or as gift vouchers Read More Red Dead Redemption 2 needs 105GB to install - and supports 32 players online How do cashback sites work



Victoria Beckham relies on collagen DRINK during long flights

10/25/2018, 1:38:51 PM
Victoria Beckham, 44, recommended her fans try Skinade following her 22-hour journey from London to Sydney. The collagen drink claims to help hydrate your skin 'from the inside out'. ✔ Other celebrity fans include Sienna Miller, who is reported to spend around £1,100 a year on Skinade - after starting to take the collagen drink in 2014,  Victoria are currently enjoying a getaway in Sydney with husband David, 43, and their three youngest children Romeo, 16, and Cruz, 13, and Harper, seven



Couple slammed after posing for 'povert-mocking' wedding snaps in the Congo

10/25/2018, 2:53:22 PM
AN American couple have been slammed by hundreds after images from their 2017 marriage re-surfaced on Twitter. John Milton and his wife travelled to the war-torn African republic to take incredibly… ✔ Responses to the tweet are all of a similar tone, one user named  Zoe Samudzi said: I'm trying to figure out the worst part of this, but I feel like the use of the wanderlust hashtag juxtaposed with this violence trivialising backdrop might be the worst part



50 state road trip: Landmarks that represent each state

10/25/2018, 12:18:32 PM
These destinations each represent an historic, popular, or scenic destination in each state. ✔ Alabama - Selma Bridge was the site of a infamous conflict referred to as Bloody Sunday ✔ Mona Makela, Getty Images/iStockphoto Fullscreen Delaware - Often known for being the first of the 50 states, Delaware is also known for it’s beautiful beaches



Off the heavily-trafficked Strip, Las Vegas has 1,000-plus miles of bike lanes and trails - Los Angeles Times

10/25/2018, 12:46:49 PM
With triple-digit temperatures having left until next spring, now is the perfect time to hop on a bicycle to view the sights of Southern Nevada. ✔ With triple-digit temperatures having left until next spring, now is the perfect time to hop on a bicycle to view the sights of Southern Nevada ✔ More than 20 bike share stations are located throughout downtown Las Vegas, where bicycles can be rented for $8 a day or $12 for three days



Vegas Escapes: Donny and Marie's long goodbye. Hello to two new shows - Los Angeles Times

10/25/2018, 1:19:22 PM
There’s news about Donny and Marie Osmond, and a couple of new Las Vegas shows, the new hotel NoMad Las Vegas and a chance to make your Instagram feed a star. ✔ There’s news this week about one of the most famous brother-sister acts not only in Vegas but also in American pop history (no disrespect to, say, Karen and Richard Carpenter, or the Band Perry, or BeBe and CeCe Winans) ✔ This comes on the heels of Celine Dion’s announcement that she’ll be retiring from the Colosseum



Why there's a spike in mountain rescue call-outs when the clocks go back

10/25/2018, 2:44:33 PM
undefined ✔ We’ve gotten to the point where it has changed from mostly light to mostly dark, and with darkness comes cold ✔ Ordnance Survey | How to stay safe in the mountains Ahead of the hour going back, OS has published 10 tips for hikers for autumn and winter, including checking weather conditions, wearing the right clothes and packing plenty of food and drink



BREAKING: British Airways hack WORSE than thought with 185,000 more passengers affected

10/25/2018, 3:36:41 PM
THE BRITISH AIRWAYS hack that affects thousands of passengers earlier this year appears to be worse than thought with nearly another 200,000 passengers affected. ✔ BA owner IAG announced today in a statement: While British Airways does not have conclusive evidence that the data was removed from its systems, it is taking a prudent approach in notifying potentially affected customers, advising them to contact their bank or card provider as a precaution ✔ Since the announcement on September 6, 2018, British Airways can confirm that it has had no verified cases of fraud



Scottish trophy hunting: justifiable or abhorrent?

10/25/2018, 2:30:13 PM
It's a familiar tale. ✔ Triumphant American hunter poses for photo, clutching the mighty horns of the limp beast they just shot for fun ✔ It triggered fury among animal-lovers and anti-hunting campaigners, and prompted one SNP minister to call for an immediate end to the shooting of feral animals in Scotland



How to avoid the crowds in busy Caribbean cruise ports

10/25/2018, 12:52:10 PM
undefined ✔ For a much more tranquil alternative that is also closer to the cruise port (10 minutes' drive), take a taxi to Vigie Beach, where you'll find over a mile of hardly developed, palm-dotted soft sand ✔ Down-to-earth El Jibarito is a good place to sample Puerto Rican dishes



Remarkable 'energy-positive' hotel planned for a remote corner of Norway

10/25/2018, 1:32:07 PM
undefined ✔ Floating above the crystal clear waters of Holandsfjord, at the foot of the mighty Svartisen glacier and offering panoramic views of the surrounding mountainscape, a striking new project in northern Norway aims to become one of the world’s first energy-positive hotels ✔ Guided ice climbing and trekking around the Svartisen - Norway’s second largest glacier - as well as kayaking and fishing in the summer, are among the activities on offer on this remote stretch of coastline



7 Beach Resorts You Can Still Book for Christmas Week

10/25/2018, 3:42:50 PM
At these easy-to-reach resorts, you can still score a humanely priced room for a sun-soaked winter holiday. ✔ ROAMING HOLIDAY Southern California’s Terranea Resort offers relatively affordable rates over the winter holiday ✔ From $759 a night for a family of four, reachresort.com Izia Beachfront Hotel, Isla Mujeres, Mexico Petite Isla Mujeres is almost as accessible as Cancún minus the mega-resorts



Kick back until the cows come home on a weekend escape to Santa Margarita - Los Angeles Times

10/25/2018, 2:41:02 PM
A farm stay, down-home restaurant and a 160-year-old saloon highlight quaint, dusty Santa Margarita. ✔ I was tempted by the specials but had already spotted the menu’s pan-roasted elk medallions ($28) with garlic mashed potatoes and Montmorency cherry bordelaise ✔ The Range , 22317 El Camino Real, Santa Margarita; (805) 438-4500 No credit cards or reservations



Six easy ways to ban single-use plastics from your daily routine

10/25/2018, 2:43:49 PM
Avoid disposable plastics by opting for these reusable alternatives. ✔ Scientists are searching for ways to reinvent plastics and make them more easily recyclable, meanwhile many consumers are desperate to recycle more ✔ The latest alternatives to cut out single-use plastic throwaways 1 ✔ Priced £19.99 for three wraps (18x20cm, 25x25cm and 33x35cm) at lakeland.co.uk 4



How to talk to your kids about porn (before the pornographers do) | Julie Bindel

10/25/2018, 2:09:30 PM
A free programme helps parents tackle the ‘public health crisis of the digital age’, says the journalist and campaigner Julie Bindel ✔ Want to talk to your eight-year-old child about pornography and have no idea how to start ✔ They will be offered guidance to help their children analyse and understand the implications of sexist and degrading media images ✔ Dines, who travels the world at the invitation of governments, child support agencies and feminist groups to share her extensive knowledge of the pornography industry, tells me that the parents she meets during her work are in a state of panic and don’t know how to broach the subject without appearing judgmental and moralistic



Sarah Jayne Dunn carries her sweet son at mothers' event

10/25/2018, 12:13:17 PM
Joining her in the star-studded line-up was Love Island's Tyla Carr, who was sporting a tight white top to show off her blossoming baby bump ✔ She was spotted putting on a wild display at the Inside Soap Awards days before ✔ Can I just say, holidays are a completely different experience to what I'm used to, sun bathing is a whole new ball game ✔ 'The heat gets unbearable and there is no comfy way to sunbathe, nor can you wear heels out for a long period of time..



The Morning Download: Army Research Lab Chief Scientist Looks to Integrate AI into Battlefield

10/25/2018, 12:41:23 PM
The long history of technological innovation emerging from the military and moving into the civilian sphere runs from the Jeep to the internet to autonomous vehicle research. That process continues now as the military leads the effort to integrate artificial intelligence into its operations. ✔ U.S. soldiers patrol at an Afghan National Army base in Logar province, Afghanistan, Aug. 7, 2018 ✔ Subscribe to WSJ Pro Cybersecurity for in-depth coverage on cybersecurity trends, breaches and best practices ✔ For  Alphabet Inc ., which is scheduled to announce third-quarter earnings after the market closes Thursday, profits hinge on partner payments



A Star Is Born: Katy Perry turns 34 today

10/25/2018, 2:14:17 PM
Happy birthday to singer Katy Perry, who is 34 today. ✔ Read More Oct. 24, 2018, 11:40 a.m. Movies Music By Nardine Saad Oct 24, 2018 | 11:40 AM Kesha's 'Here Comes the Change' video features new clips from RBG biopic Even though Kesha’s music video for Here Comes the Change starts off like a silent film, the empowering ballad is anything but quiet



26 Useful Products Under $25 Our Readers Actually Swear By

10/25/2018, 1:39:08 PM
Smart, affordable finds. ✔ You can also get ChopStir's non-heat-resistant version (as in, you can use it briefly in a hot pan but can't leave it sitting in the pan, or it'll melt) on Amazon for $7.99 ✔ Check out BuzzFeed Reviews to find the best things for every budget! The best things at three price points The best things at three price points More BuzzFeed Reviews More BuzzFeed Reviews



27 Products You Need For The Minimalist Kitchen Of Your Dreams

10/25/2018, 12:25:23 PM
I guess I cook now? ✔ A stemless martini glass, if you want to impress your guests with a tasteful boozy creation ✔ Check out all of BuzzFeed’s gift guides! The best things at three price points The best things at three price points More BuzzFeed Reviews More BuzzFeed Reviews



MacArthur fellow Vijay Gupta is sparking change on skid row with his Street Symphony - Los Angeles Times

10/25/2018, 2:14:20 PM
New MacArthur fellow Vijay Gupta, a violinist with the L.A. Phil, sees himself as an "art disrupter"; his Street Symphony performs live concerts for the homeless on skid row and in L.A. county jails. ✔ Vijay Gupta Share quote & link The skid row community is one of the most vibrant, artistic communities in America today, Gupta says ✔ Which is where disruption through provocation comes in, a beautiful, cacophonous mess, as Gupta sees it



Christine McGuinness shows off weightlifting skills with husband Paddy

10/25/2018, 2:21:38 PM
Christine McGuinness was once again showing off her workout regime when she took to her Instagram account on Thursday, sharing a video of herself in the gym. ✔ She's a real gym bunny and makes time for exercise every day ✔ The new team were officially unveiled at a photocall on Monday morning on the banks of the River Thames in central London – flanked by a red Aston Martin DSB Superleggera and a blue Porsche 911 GT2RS



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