Travel

Nicky Zimmermann Shares Her Guide to Sydney

From ocean pools to antique shops, here’s where the Australian designer likes to visit whenever she’s back home.

Summer hours are a perk small businesses can offer to workers to boost morale

NEW YORK (AP) — With summer having gotten off to a scorching start, workers across the country may be dreaming of a seaside escape or cutting out early to watch a movie in an air-conditioned theater. For some, that can be a reality. Business owners have found that offering summer hours – a reduced schedule on Fridays, usually between Memorial Day and Labor Day — can be a way to boost employee morale. Workers are able to deal with summer...

VinHMS Ramps Up Global Expansion with Strategic Acquisition

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, July 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- VinHMS - an innovator in hospitality technology, has been actively pursuing its strategic plans for international expansion. Established in December 2018 as a member of Vingroup, VinHMS specializes in providing high-quality technology products, and aims to optimize business operations for enterprises. After 5 years of establishment, VinHMS is actively expanding its presence in the domestic...

Travel chaos as major airline cancels more than 800 flights

Tens of thousands of passengers were left stranded and scrambling for answers after a major airline canceled hundreds of flights over the weekend.

The dark history of the Pride March in photos

Glastonbury: Clean-up begins as thousands of campers leave Worthy Farm

Glastonbury's hidden heroes - the litter pickers - began 2024's big clean-up at 6am on Monday morning. As campers started leaving Worthy Farm after five days of festivities, hundreds were hard at work. The usual array of bottles, cans and much more was left behind on the Pyramid Stage after SZA brought down the curtain on the first Glastonbury to feature two female headliners.

Oslo could become a top travel destination after an unconventional but hilarious tourism ad goes viral

A tourism campaign ad for Norway that is full of "Norwegian self-irony" has gained millions of views. But will it bring in more visitors?

The last time we traveled as a family of 6, we spent $6000. I refuse to make the same mistake this summer.

We are spending all summer locally because it's too expensive to travel. We plan free local activities, or pick a theme for the kids to explore.

An annual solo trip reminds me of who I am outside being a mom. Sometimes, I feel guilty for spending the time and money, but it's worth it.

I take an annual trip by myself to reconnect with my identity outside of being a mom. Sometimes I feel guilty, but it worth the time and money.

The perks of being MoCAF

Three years in, you wouldn’t say MoCAF, the Modern and Contemporary Art Festival, is an institution; rather, it’s an evolving organism that’s flexible enough to shift directions and parameters. And it still skews more towards younger artists and buyers. “We think it would be a great thing if our audiences grew with us, and vice versa,” says MoCAF c...

Travel misery as nine days of London tram strike action begins ahead of Wimbledon

Travel misery as nine days of London tram strike action begins ahead of Wimbledon - Maintenance worker members begin action on eve of tennis tournament

Charge foreign British Museum visitors and share Elgin Marbles, former boss says

Charge foreign British Museum visitors and share Elgin Marbles, former boss says - Sir Mark Jones said that ‘some of the buildings are in a poor state’ and money is needed to repair the institution.

Light aircraft crash lands at airfield

Firefighters and ambulance crews went to the crash, which happened on Saturday at Beccles.

Mexico celebrates Pride as Costa Rica fires minister

MEXICO CITY — More than 100,000 people rallied for LGBTQ rights in Mexico on Saturday, while Costa Rica’s culture minister was sacked for supporting the country’s own Pride March this weekend. The streets of Mexico City were filled with rainbow flags as people marched to central Zocalo square in a festive atmosphere. Crowds chanted against hate crimes and discrimination, and shouted for “sexual freedom!” with police and organizers saying more...

I spent $38,000 to take my toy poodle on a private jet to Japan. I want to plan a trip for my other dogs next.

It was the toy poodle's second trip to Japan this year. The first one was on a commercial airline and added up to $10,100.

Plus-sized TikTok star ranks UK airlines from best to worst on comfort for larger passengers, with verdicts on British Airways, Tui, Ryanair and easyJet

Becky Price, who posts airline reviews on her TikTok channel under the username @xBeckyPricex, rated each of the four airlines on comfort, seat size, width of aisle and more...

America's most unlikely boom town: Wiped off the map by wildfire

Bargain hunters are swooping in on an unlikely booming town that was once completely burned to the ground in the deadliest wildfire in the state's history.

Pirates of the Caribbean actor killed in shark attack

Explorer ‘who named Australia’ to be reburied in Lincolnshire village where he was born

When the remains of the famous explorer Capt Matthew Flinders – credited with naming Australia – were discovered during the digging for HS2, Jane Pearson knew he had to be brought back home to Donington. This little village in Lincolnshire, where Flinders was born in 1774, has been preparing for his arrival for months, and is gearing up to welcome a host of Australian dignitaries travelling over for his reburial in July. “It’s a huge project....

Pupils help attract kittiwakes to tower

The tower in Gateshead contains artificial nests designed to attract breeding kittiwakes.

From Atlanta to San Francisco: These are the 10 best U.S. cities to live in based on culture, education, infrastructure and more

Honolulu performed well because of its education facilities and stability, according to the EIU Global Liveability Index.

Plaque to remember two famous visitors to house

The Old Stone House in Leek was visited by John Wesley and William Morris.

More WestJet flight cancellations as Canadian airline strike hits more than 100,000 travelers

TORONTO (AP) — A strike by plane mechanics forced Canada's second largest airline, WestJet, to cancel hundreds more flights Sunday, upending plans of roughly 110,000 travelers over the Canada Day long weekend and prompting the carrier to demand action from the federal government. Some 680 workers, whose daily inspections and repairs are essential to airline operations, walked off the job Friday evening despite a directive for binding arbitration...

President Marcos joins Megaworld in opening 'PH's biggest hotel'

Property giant Megaworld, the country's largest hotel developer with over 7,000 hotel rooms in its portfolio, has formally opened the Philippines' biggest hotel development to date: the 1,530-room Grand Westside Hotel. Inaugurated by no less than President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the 19-story, two-tower Grand Westside Hotel features 1,530 rooms within the rising 'Broadway of Asia.' "My heartfelt congratulations to all the hardworking members and...

Why Japan is always a good idea for fun

The last time I was in Osaka was back in 2019, when I went with my mom and daughter Gabbie. This year, I wanted to go out of the country for a few days with girlfriends to celebrate my upcoming 59th birthday. And what better place to unwind, eat, relax, and shop than Osaka? We left Wednesday afternoon and, after a two-hour delay in NAIA, arrived in Kansai airport past 8 p.m. Japan time. By the time we checked in at Swissotel, it was close to 10...

AirAsia Promo July 2024 Seat Sale: Fly for as Low as P15

International destinations are on sale, too.

Incredible footage shows 'UFO' spotted in mysterious ancient canyon

Beyond Skinwalker Ranch hosts Paul Beban, veteran journalist, and Andy Bustamante, an ex- CIA agent, traveled to Rock Art Ranch to investigate the ancient petroglyphs.

The inland harbour of the real ships of the Fens

Cargo ships have been sailing down the River Nene and into the inland Port of Wisbech for centuries

Sofitel hotel closes; Union to push fight

MANILA, Philippines — The landmark Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila officially shuts down on Monday after 46 years amid safety concerns and an escalating labor dispute. The hotel, last managed by the multinational tourism company Accor SA under its Sofitel brand, bid farewell on its Facebook, thanking guests for memories that “have left an indelible mark on our hearts.” The property, owned by the Government Service Insurance Service (GSIS), was...

Glastonbury reveller leaves Brits howling after waving 'Henry Hoover on stick'

People will spend months planning what iconic meme will be on their flag at Glastonbury - but one Brit opted to put a Henry Hoover on the end of their pole instead

Furious families brand £40 British balloon festival 'absolute shambles with no balloons'

The Wales Balloon Festival has been taking place in Carmarthen across Friday, Saturday and Sunday, but some angry visitors have been left fuming at the event over what they consider a lack of balloons...

My husband and I went to an all-inclusive resort. He drinks, and I'm sober, but I didn't feel like I was missing out.

I'm sober and my husband still drinks. I was nervous to go to an all-inclusive resort together on vacation, but we both enjoyed our trip.

Footage shows migrant who 'suffocated woman on her 21st birthday'

Jhon Moises Chacaguasay-Ilbis, also 21, can be seen walking into the Airbnb at 916 Hawley Avenue around 4:20 pm on June 18 in the footage, with a still-alive Joselyn Toaquiza.

Festival-goers spend more than £200 on food alone at events like Glastonbury, study shows

A study of 1,000 adults who have camped at a festival revealed almost four hours will be spent queuing for food during the event, with £42 typically spent every day

Embarking on a Sustainable Journey with Hi-MO X6 in Nakagawa Village- One of "the Most Beautiful Villages in Japan"

NAGANO, Japan, July 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Renowned as one of "the most beautiful villages in Japan", the quaint Nakagawa village is home to LONGi Hi-MO X6 solar panels, shining atop the Nakagawa Shopping Center Ciao. The union of solar power and tourism is setting an eco-friendly future, as the village transitions towards facilities energized by renewable resources. ( Picture from BIG・INTEC Co., Ltd.) Nakagawa Shopping Center Ciao, a unique...

Vacation time: the 12 best and 12 worst destinations for LGBTQ travelers

Heritage buses are just the ticket for web gallery

Graham Croucher explains why classic buses have been a life-long obsession.

Is it possible to have a holiday abroad for just £100 - in TOTAL? Yes it is! And here's how I did it... from a £9.99 flight to Europe's 'most underrated' city to 68p beer

Chelsea Dickenson, 34, from Wrexham, flew with Wizz Air to the capital of Albania, with her £100 budget covering not just the flights, but accommodation, food and activities.

Air France Sees Revenue Hit as Fliers Avoid Paris Olympics

Air France-KLM is experiencing pressure on projected unit revenue this summer season at French units because passengers are avoiding Paris in the summer months to skirt possible disruptions and high prices during the Olympic Games.

How a site on the Mendips helped fool the Nazis

A decoy site on the Mendips - codenamed Starfish - helped to divert bombs meant for Bristol.

Italy's most beguiling towns and villages

Italy is a land of exceptional beauty. Blessed with an astonishingly varied landscape that encompasses snow-capped mountains, rolling pastureland, crystalline lakes, and a vast salt-laced coastline, Italy really is a land of contrast. Lending the country character is a collection of towns and villages noted for their singular locations and architectural splendor. And they are yours to explore! However, be wary of the issue of overcrowding. The city of Venice has recently announced that they will be charging an entry fee to tourists starting in 2023 to combat this very problem. The small city is interlaced with canals and narrow streets, beautiful to behold but easily overwhelmed by the millions of tourists that visit each year. Venice is the first city in the world to take this controversial step: “We are pioneers, the first city in the world to apply a measure that could be revolutionary,” said Simone Venturini, the Venice tourism chief. He hopes that the entry fee for tourists will help to offset the over-tourism that has been negatively impacting the city for years. Why not visit one of Italy's many other towns and villages instead? Click through and discover the country's most beguiling destinations.

4 States Retirees Are Moving to in 2024 That Aren’t Arizona or Florida

While states such as Arizona and Florida come to mind when it comes to where retirees choose to move, other states across the country are also attracting seniors for a variety of reasons. Indeed,...

'Tourist tax' on hold as hotels appeal

Hoteliers criticise the £2 levy on hotel guests intended to replace council support for tourism.

Foreign Office issues Spanish taxi warning which could cost you 600 euros

If you are going to Spain on holiday soon, take heed of the Foreign Office advice and don't make this expensive mistake

US to offer Boeing 'sweetheart deal', lawyer says

The deal includes a fine, three years of probation and safety audits, according to a lawyer representing the victims of two fatal Boeing 737 Max crashes

Hotel Inspector star slammed over scathing 1-word description of hotel workers

My Hotel Nightmare's hospitality expert Alex Polizzi riled viewers with her comments

Mactan Island Memorial Garden (MIMG) launches elegant viewing chapel “The Wake” and new 2024 services

Renowned for its serene memorial grounds, Mactan Island Memorial Garden (MIMG) has once again raised the bar with the introduction of its luxurious viewing chapel, “The Wake,” along with an array of new services for 2024. With plans to venture into cremation and columbarium services, MIMG is set to become a comprehensive leader in the memorial service industry. The revitalized brand promises full- service support, ensuring families receive...

WestJet cancels flights after mechanics strike

TORONTO — Canada's second largest airline, WestJet, said it canceled 407 flights affecting 49,000 passengers after the maintenance workers union announced it went on strike. The Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association said its members started to strike Friday (Saturday) evening because the airline's "unwillingness to negotiate with the union" made it inevitable. The surprise strike affecting international and domestic flights came after the...

Agoda shares top five international city destinations for the first half of 2024

SINGAPORE, July 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tokyo emerged as the most popular international city destination for the first half of 2024, according to digital travel platform Agoda. The travel insights further reveal the popularity of Bangkok, Osaka, Seoul, and Kuala Lumpur, as destinations that follow behind Tokyo to round out the top five. Top Five International Destinations of the First Half of 2024 - Agoda 1 Tokyo 2 Bangkok 3 Osaka 4 Seoul 5...

La Mesa Ecopark reopens, highlights biodiversity

MANILA, Philippines — After more than four months, the La Mesa Ecopark in Quezon City – dubbed as Metro Manila’s last green frontier – finally reopened to the public yesterday. “QCitizens, the La Mesa Ecopark has finally reopened!” Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte said during the park’s reopening ceremony. “You can see around 220 species of animals and plants in the park. Watch out for other activities and facilities for paintball, wall climbing,...