What people in the 19th century thought travel would look like today
11/13/2018, 11:06:13 AMPredicting the future of travel is no easy task – but that rarely stop people trying. ✔ He went on to suggest that Westworld and teleportation are not completely impossible – cue plenty of raised eyebrows ✔ After all, one of the most famous sci-fi creations, Back to the Future, made some bold but brilliant predictions back in the Eighties ✔ It correctly prophesied the use of drones, fingerprint..
Inside Dorado Beach, the first luxury resort reopening in Puerto Rico | Telegraph Travel
11/13/2018, 10:07:11 AMWe take a look insider Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, the first ultra-luxury resort to reopen in Puerto Rico after the devastation of Hurricane Maria in the Caribbean islands. ✔ Puerto Rico is very much ready, willing and able to welcome tourists, if its latest spate of hotel reopenings is any indication ✔ • The best luxury hotels in the Caribbean All baths are equipped with bespoke toiletries by Spa Botánico, the resort’s award-winning wellness centre
Brits are most at risk of catching rabies in these popular holiday destinations
11/13/2018, 10:14:07 AMA TRAVEL warning has been issued by Public Health England after a British traveller died of rabies in Morocco. The countries named include some of the most popular holiday destinations for Brits. T… ✔ They can include anxiety, headaches and a fear of water ✔ She continued: If you are bitten, scratched or licked by an animal you must wash the wound or site of exposure with plenty of soap and water and seek medical advice without delay ✔ Sun Online Travel previously revealed the most dangerous countries for a holiday - based on the likelihood of terrorist attacks, natural disasters and health concerns
Special tourism zones - Editorial
11/13/2018, 7:09:31 AMTravel-related businesses such as hotels, restaurants, transportation, handicrafts and cultural shows are all labor intensive, the very kind of businesses needed to absorb the huge pool of job seekers.
Get a 3-night winter sun Malta holiday with return flights and hotel from £69pp
11/13/2018, 11:47:57 AMTIRED of Christmas shopping already? If you’ve had enough of the long dark days and winter chill, a cheap last-minute escape to the island of Malta could be just the tonic. Living Social are … ✔ Located between Sicily and North Africa, Malta sees year-round mild weather with current temperatures averaging around 21 degrees ✔ You can also book a five-night St Paul's Bay break from £89pp with Living Social ✔ Check out these five Costa Blanca destinations for a bargain winter sun break
Pilots see 'very fast' UFO above Ireland
11/13/2018, 11:25:24 AMSeveral airborne sightings of at least one "very bright" unidentified flying object were seen by airline pilots over Ireland. ✔ Commercial jetliners travel at a cruising speed of around 430 knots, or 0.64 Mach ✔ The F-18, the mainstay fighter of the US Air Force, can travel at up to 2.5 Mach ✔ This report will be investigated under the normal confidential occurrence investigation process
World's 'most excellent' airline revealed
11/13/2018, 11:25:58 AMAirlineRatings.com has announced the winners in its Airline Excellence Awards, but which airline came out on top? ✔ Pacific prizewinner: Scoot, the budget Singaporean airline known for its low-cost long-haul options, was named Asia/Pacific low-cost champion ✔ For the second year running, KoreanAir was recognized for its spacious seats ✔ AirlineRatings.com's top 10 airlines for 2018 1
What would a smog-free city look like?
11/13/2018, 7:38:42 AMForget ‘solutions’ such as smog towers, air-filtering buses and pollution-eating paints. We need to prevent the air pollution in the first place ✔ Globally, urban populations are expected to double in the next 40 years ✔ But you don’t need to cycle to see these gains: walking is nearly as good ✔ Follow Guardian Cities on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to join the discussion, and explore our archive here
Fuel protests in France: MAP reveals locations of planned road blocks
11/13/2018, 11:15:22 AMA growing protest group known as the 'yellow vests' are planning to block French roads and bring traffic to a standstill across the country on November 17th to voice their anger over the rising cost of diesel and petrol in France. Here's where the protests are set to take place. ✔ Increasingly it looks like November 17th might be a day to avoid hitting the road in France altogether ✔ and if the map is anything to go by that includes a lot of places ✔ I fully back the plan to bring the level of taxation on diesel up to a level with petrol ✔ I prefer to tax fuel to than to tax workers, said the president
Car insurance myths that could leave you without cover and a hefty fine
11/13/2018, 11:59:34 AMBRITISH motorists are being warned about certain myths that could see them without car insurance cover if they choose to believe them. ✔ A car that is broken down or is considered a write-off still needs to be declared as being off road (Image: GETTY) Myth 2 : I’m covered to drive to and from work Fact : So that you can drive your vehicle to and from work your policy needs to cover you for ‘commuting’
Kesha cuts a colourful figure in rainbow coat as she heads to LAX
11/13/2018, 9:25:18 AMShe's no stranger to pushing the boundaries of fashion. And it seems Kesha isn't going low key as she headed to LAX Airport on Tuesday. ✔ She's no stranger to pushing the boundaries of fashion ✔ Recently, the singer shared a picture of herself on her Instagram page donning a tight swimming costume to promote her upcoming 'Kesha Rainbow Cruise' ✔ The cruise is set to talk place in Feburary 2019 and will travel through Tampa, Florida before ending in Nassau, Bahamas
10 incredible trips to the most remote places on Earth
11/13/2018, 9:43:54 AMundefined ✔ From a secret Canadian island to the far south of Patagonia, we outline 10 ways to escape the daily grind ✔ Eagles eyed in Mongolia Head into the wilds of Mongolia to learn how to lasso horses and round up camels on this remote adventure trip that will take you far away from the restraints of mobile-phone reception
The world's largest cruise ship makes its U.S. debut
11/13/2018, 7:44:07 AMNewly-released images of Royal Caribbean's newest ship Symphony of the Seas, show it pulling into Terminal A at Port Miami at night, with it putting on a dazzling light display. ✔ The hefty vessel has been deemed as 'the ultimate playground for guests of all ages', with a multitude of activities on offer A look at one of the ship's junior suites, which includes ample space to lounge around in and a balcony to soak up the views It even boasts its own version of Manhattan's Central Park, with the landscaped area decked out with more than 20,700 lush tropical plants and 52 trees SYMPHONY OF THE SEAS: QUICK FACTS Symphony of the Seas measures 1,188 feet long, taller than the Eiffel Tower standing upright; and more than 215 feet wide It weighs 228,081 gross registered tons (GRT), which is more than 17,000 African bush elephants The ship is made up of 500,000 individual parts There are 18 total decks (16 guest decks) with a total capacity of 6,680 passengers There are more than 13,347 pieces of artwork on board Symphony's Central Park has more than 20,700 lush tropical plants, plus 52 trees On the dining front, Symphony has 5,189 restaurants seats across 22 restaurants Playmakers Sports Bar & Arcade lets guests cheer on their home team at sea across any one of 31 big-screen TVs The Bionic Bar serves up 1,000 drinks per day, 21 mixers and 30 spirits from two robot bartenders There are more than 42 bars and lounges with 124 specialty cocktails on the menu alongside the classics, including 196 spirits On an average, during a seven-night cruise, 5,000 dozen fresh eggs, 100 gallons of chocolate ice cream, 2,100 lbs of lobster tail and 2,500 lbs of fresh salmon are used on board 1,500 pounds of coffee is made during the same voyage, that's 6 million coffee beans 450 cases of champagne served weekly It even boasts its own version of Manhattan's Central Park, with the landscaped area decked out with more than 20,700 lush tropical plants and 52 trees
Pound to euro exchange rate: Sterling picks up despite Brexit uncertainty
11/13/2018, 8:18:15 AMTHE POUND has picked up after a difficult start to the week following continued Brexit uncertainty, including the resignation of transport minister Jo Johnson and a cancelled Brexit deal government meeting. ✔ Exchange rate: The pound is currently trading at €1.144 (Image: Bloomberg) May was also forced to cancel a government meeting which was to hash out the Brexit deal ✔ The emergency meeting was postponed last week as it was due to take place on Friday, only to be pushed to Monday ✔ Employment of non-EU born workers fell by 40,000 since June 2018
The best budget hotels in the Italian Lakes
11/13/2018, 10:07:09 AMThe best cheap hotels on the Italian Lakes, including the best places to stay on a budget on Lake Como, Lake Garda, Lake Maggiore, Lake Iseo and Lake Orta. ✔ The glamorous Italian Lakes, long a favoured destination of the famous and fabulous throughout the centuries, doesn't immediately conjure up images of affordability ✔ It’s decorated in Indonesian colonial style, with chunky terracotta lamps, solid teak chests and wooden wardrobes
Jane Fonda a vision of elegance as she's honored at French gala in NYC
11/13/2018, 7:48:48 AMThe double Oscar winner accessorized with a black necklace, dangling earrings and a gold watch as she was the center of attention at the Gotham event. ✔ The double Oscar winner accessorized with a black necklace, dangling earrings and a gold watch as she was the center of attention at the Gotham event ✔ 'We thought students could unite against the government ✔ And I felt everything more intensely because I was pregnant.'
Forget Istanbul, why you should visit Ankara, Turkey's little-known capital
11/13/2018, 8:17:29 AMIt’s a gloriously warm late Autumn morning as I head up a steep, cobbled road threading its way beneath the single arch of the Parmak Kapısı (Finger Gate), piercing the outer walls of Ankara’s once formidable ancient citadel. ✔ Stepping inside, I find myself following a narrow street lined with splendid whitewashed, half-timbered houses that wouldn’t have looked amiss on any Tudor-era English high street ✔ In this accidental theatre in the round, a band of five local musicians, four of them tapping out the rhythm on hand drums and cymbals, the..
Flight attendant responds to rude passenger by doing THIS on the plane
11/13/2018, 9:40:44 AMA FLIGHT attendant had a hilarious response to a rude passenger who found himself sitting at a window seat without a window. What she did next has since gone viral. ✔ The story has since gone viral on Twitter, with more than 15,000 likes already ✔ A similar remark was: From the way he’s sleeping, I’d say that dude was satisfied ✔ She lifted it above her head and closed the locker with ease, smiling at the camera ✔ The video then cut to the pilot of the plane attempting the same manoeuvre
Cruises: Never pick THIS cabin if you use the onboard swimming pool
11/13/2018, 10:57:09 AMCRUISE cabins are difficult to choose with a range of amenities and sizes on offer. Experts have revealed which rooms to book depending on what passengers plan on doing. ✔ Cruises: Cabins far from the swimming pool mean walking back in wet swimwear (Image: Getty) Choosing rooms near the bow and the stern are where the waves are felt much more strongly ✔ Therefore using some magnetic ceiling hooks and a shower curtain can allow a divider in the room for some privacy
Lord of the Rings fans can live like a hobbit in a quirky holiday let
11/13/2018, 11:47:54 AMShire Hollow, which is inspired by the mythical books, sits on a private woodland estate in he Suffolk countryside and is built into a large mound of earth with trees and plants either side. ✔ The holiday let's online listing says that it is the perfect place for JRR Tolkein fans to live in a fantasy world Shire Hollow also has a fully-equipped kitchen and a spacious dining room, where guests can entertain One of the double beds in the two-bedroom holiday let
Joanna Gaines Shares Adorable Photos of 4-Month-Old Son Crew After Announcing TV Return
11/13/2018, 5:42:38 AMJoanna Gaines revealed she hasn't "moved all day" while snuggling with her son Crew after announcing her and Chip Gaines' return to TV ✔ We signed a non-disclosure and it said quote unquote you can tell your mother but that’s it, Chip, 43, joked after Fallon asked if the couple would ever return to TV ✔ In partnership with Discovery Inc., which also owns HGTV, the new network will be the latest addition to Chip and Joanna’s massive list of successful businesses, including their lifestyle magazine The Magnolia Journal (which is published by Meredith, PEOPLE’s parent company), the new Magnolia Table restaurant and their product line at Target, as well as the ever-expanding Magnolia Market at the Silos, which has turned Waco, Texas, into a tourist destination
Is THIS the secret to the perfect travelling outfit?
11/13/2018, 8:39:26 AMUK-based presenters and twin sisters Jordan and Loanne Collyer of the Collyer Twins explained an ideal long-haul flight outfit consists of six key components. ✔ 'The high wool content keeps us toasty but doesn't make us overheat either,' the Collyer twins said ✔ The Collyers suggest looking for a pair with side stripes as they are 'more fashionable' than other options ✔ Best foot forward: WAG Abbey Clancy in a pair of Balenciaga trainers in London in June
Pakistani baby is born with an abnormal bulge on top of her head
11/13/2018, 11:47:53 AMAnila Ali, from Dokri in the Sindh province of Pakistan, was born with an unusually large, soft head three months ago, which doctors diagnosed as a severe form of craniosynostosis. ✔ The irregular skull shape in craniosynostosis can cause persistent headaches, learning difficulties, eye problems and other symptoms ✔ Medics worry brain reconstructive surgery will be too risky The youngster is being monitored in hospital, where doctors will first treat her spina bifida
I Tried Natural Deodorants To See If Any Actually Worked
11/13/2018, 4:50:22 AMIs anyone else way too nervous to try natural deodorants? ✔ The paste is soft enough that it's really easy to use, and the tin is small and easy to travel with ✔ However in terms of a deodorant, it didn't check any boxes for me ✔ It's As/Is week at BuzzFeed Oz! We're focusing on Aussie style and beauty posts for a whole week, click here to check out more
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Luddite prophecy
11/13/2018, 9:00:02 AMundefined ✔ All the cars (except for some old ones) would stop in their tracks, never to be started again ✔ Then there is the rampant consumerism that pervades society at all levels ✔ He is a retired clergyman and a life member of the Royal Asiatic Society-Korea Branch
The multi-million-dollar paintings that could be about to make art market history
11/13/2018, 8:05:29 AMThis week’s impressionist, modern and contemporary art auctions in New York are estimated to sell at least $2. ✔ The same pattern is detectable at Christie’s, where Robert Colescott and Sam Gilliam are tipped for records ✔ Some of the highest estimates ever seen for the artists are also placed on a Richard Diebenkorn painting owned by the late actress Mary Tyler Moore; a tall, jangly sculpture by David Smith, the abstract expressionist; and a painting by Helen Frankenthaler ✔ Sign up for the Telegraph Luxury newsletter for your weekly dose of exquisite taste and expert opinion
Ennio Morricone row over Tarantino quotes escalates as German Playboy stands by interview
11/13/2018, 10:10:20 AMMagazine claims the interview took place at the Italian composer's home in Rome, and that there was another witness present besides the music journalist who spoke with him ✔ 4/7 Warren in Death Proof (2007) Warrens owns the Texas Chili Parlour bar in this thriller about the murders of four women at the hands of a crazed stuntman ✔ 5/7 Pick-up guy in Desperado (1995) Not one of his own films, but Tarantino did a favour for director Robert Rodriguez and agreed to a cameo ✔ Support free-thinking journalism and subscribe to Independent Minds
Cancer-stricken mother, 40, claims the NHS is 'leaving her to die'
11/13/2018, 10:52:16 AMEmma Shaw, 40, from Rothley, Leicestershire, was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer in August - just nine months after being given the 'all clear' from the disease. ✔ 'I don't want anyone to think I'm being negative about the hospital I have been treated at as they're amazing, it's just a shame they don't offer anymore options when it's secondary.' Pictured recently with Theo, Ms Shaw claims she wakes up every day 'shaking with anxiety' that she may die at any moment
10 best kids' headphones
11/13/2018, 10:10:22 AMComfort, volume limiters and a dose of fun are key when it comes to children’s headphones ✔ They put the sound closer to the eardrum, potentially causing more damage ✔ Even with the fuzzy earpads, the sound quality is surprisingly good ✔ Just be mindful that the volume is limited at 93dB – higher than the recommended 85dB ✔ The reviews are compiled through a mix of expert opinion and real-world testing
You can't ask me that! Are you on the donor register?
11/13/2018, 5:19:29 AMContinuing her series tackling socially unacceptable questions, Christine Manby looks at a question that's not easy but can be incredibly powerful ✔ Annabelle Lukin, Associate professor of linguistics at Sydney’s Macquarie University, went further, and parsed those apologetic statements Tom Ford 52/59 Guilty or not guilty ✔ Christine Manby has written numerous novels including ‘The Worst Case Scenario Cookery Club’
The plastic backlash: what's behind our sudden rage – and will it make a difference?
11/13/2018, 6:10:39 AMThe long read: Decades after it became part of the fabric of our lives, a worldwide revolt against plastic is underway. ✔ But the modern age of plastic began with the invention of Bakelite in the US in 1907 ✔ Despite the immensity of the challenge, when I spoke to Richard Thompson, the oceanographer who coined the term microplastic, he was upbeat ✔ At no time in the past 30 years have we had a convergence like this, with scientists, business, and government, he said
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