Whether it’s for business, pleasure, vacation, world domination, or epic questing, at some point in our lives we all depart from the comfort of our personal “Shire” to visit another location. It might be a quick trip to the next town over for a business conference or a massive adventure halfway around the world for months at a time.Our normal routines get completely thrown out the window when traveling
Friday, January 31, 2020
3 Major U.S. Airlines Suspend China Flights Over Coronavirus
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3 Major U.S. Airlines Suspend China Flights Over Coronavirus
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Why Google Backtracked on Its New Search Results Look
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Delta Will Suspend Flights to China
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The Week in Tech: London Hands Washington a Loss on Huawei
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Top 5 things to do in Pembrokeshire
Ah, Pembrokeshire. Beautiful coastline, gorgeous towns and villages and plenty of things to do. We’ve put together a list of the top five things to do in Pembrokeshire. Trust us, you won’t get bored… Walk the coast path The first national trail in Wales, Pembrokeshire’s coast path is 186 miles of jaw dropping scenery. Discover […]
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A Traveler’s Guide to the Best Bets in Las Vegas
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Thursday, January 30, 2020
Amazon Powers Ahead With Robust Profit
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Ginni Rometty to Step Down as C.E.O. of IBM
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Top 10 activities in the Galapagos you can do by yourself after your cruise
The Galapagos Islands are one of the most beautiful and most sought-after places in the world, and one of the best ways to visit the Galapagos and get the most of your visit is a Galapagos cruise with a great itinerary. As cruises have certain limitations like set departures and a limited number of passengers […]
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10 of the most beautiful places in Africa
Africa naturally evokes visions of the wide open savannah dotted with acacia trees, as the sun settles over the horizon. While this type of landscape is typical of African safari destinations, the continent is incredibly diverse with hidden gems in nearly every corner. This article reveals a varied selection of ten of the most beautiful […]
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Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Facebook to Pay $550 Million to Settle Facial Recognition Suit
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Facebook to Pay $550 Million to Settle Facial Recognition Suit
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Facebook’s Revenue and Profit Rise Again, Despite Controversies
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Interior Department Grounds Its Drones Over Chinese Spying Fears
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Lyft Said to Plan Restructuring and Job Cuts
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How Much Are We Paying for Our Subscription Services? A Lot
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A Few Etiquette Tips for Getting Around Japan
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A Warehouse Robot Learns to Sort Out the Tricky Stuff
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Photograph of the week: Rustic farmhouse in Tuscany
The elegant scenery offered by rustic towns, vineyards, green rolling hills with glorious golden sunset, picturesque towns make Tuscany a very attractive Region for tourism. From astonishing castles and ancient villas to rustic charming farms and vineyards, this region can make every tourist happy. It is also one of the world’s most notable wine regions […]
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Tuesday, January 28, 2020
For Some Resorts, Multi-Mountain Passes Mean Crowded Slopes and Longer Lift Lines
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New iPhones Fuel Strong Profit for Apple
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Bitcoin Has Lost Steam. But Criminals Still Love It.
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Britain Says Huawei Won’t Be Banned From Its 5G Network
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Monday, January 27, 2020
5 reasons to join the Carnival revelry in Brazil
One of the most anticipated parties on Brazil’s calendar, Carnival has, over the centuries, become an integral part of national culture. However, it is neither a Brazilian invention nor is it celebrated in Brazil only. In fact, Carnival dates back to Ancient Mesopotamia, Greece, and Rome. In Brazil, the revelry began in the colonial period […]
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Tears for the Magnificent and Shrinking Everglades, a ‘River of Grass’
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As Virus Spreads, Anger Floods Chinese Social Media
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Tears for the Magnificent and Shrinking Everglades, a ‘River of Grass’
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Sunday, January 26, 2020
The Coronavirus: What Travelers Need to Know
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Luxury travel news this week
Here’s a round-up of luxury travel stories that have caught the eye this week. To make sure you receive these new weekly alerts in your web browser, please click on the red bell icon in the bottom right hand corner of the page and click ‘subscribe’ (works on desktop only – for other ways to […]
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Saturday, January 25, 2020
5 of the world’s most overlooked animals
One of the most enticing things about travelling abroad is the chance to see the fascinating and unusual creatures of the world. There are many iconic wildlife experiences, whether it be looking at lions laze in the grasses of South Africa, meeting mountain gorillas in the dense jungles of Rwanda and Uganda or watching wildebeest […]
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Top 5 places to visit in South Malawi (beyond the lake and reserves)
Malawi is best known for its magnificent Lake Malawi and is increasingly gaining a reputation as a top safari destination. But there is much more that the Warm Heart of Africa has to offer its visitors, including some stunning highland scenery and rich cultural interactions. Having covered those higher profile attractions focussed in previous blogs, […]
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6 Items to Stuff in Your Ski Jacket Pockets
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Friday, January 24, 2020
New Jersey Bars Police From Using Clearview Facial Recognition App
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Have a Search Warrant for Data? Google Wants You to Pay
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The Week in Tech: A Tech Mogul’s Phone and the Saudi Crown Prince
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Sicily: a yachting haven
Bursting with sensory delights, a yacht charter itinerary encompassing Sicily and its neighbouring islands is an absolute treat. Trace the curves of this spectacular coastline to soak up stunning views across emerald waters or head ashore, where a warm Italian welcome awaits. Take time to inhale the lingering fragrance of lemon groves, tantalise your taste […]
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She Owns the Hip Boutique Bird. These Are Her 5 Places to Shop in Los Angeles
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Thursday, January 23, 2020
Short stay: Ambong Pool Villas, Langkawi, Malaysia
Ambong Pool Villas sits stylishly on one of the 99 (natural) islands that make up the Langkawi archipelago in the Andaman Sea, close to Thailand’s southern border. Open for just two years, this is a family run small rainforest resort set into the contours of a steep hillside where hornbills fly and monkeys clamber. The […]
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Rental Cars and Cashless Tolls: Convenience Might Cost You
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New decade, new travel goals: 12 reasons to go on an African safari in 2020
All around the world, countdowns have been shouted, loved ones kissed and champagne bottles popped, signaling the start of a new year and a new decade. For some, this is also the time to revisit last year’s resolutions and write new goals for the year ahead. If travel has made your list in 2020 and […]
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Las Vegas Doubles Down on Sports, Live and Broadcast
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When the Tech Backlash Turns Dangerous: Fake Calls for a SWAT Team
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Wednesday, January 22, 2020
The secrets behind Club Med skiing success
In the past 10 years, one holiday brand has been investing in skiing and broadening its appeal beyond its traditional French client base. The secret to Club Med’s growth in popularity, especially with British skiers, is simple – huge investments in new luxury hotels across the Alps, and constantly delivering value for money. Since this […]
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Twitter Tells Facial Recognition Trailblazer to Stop Using Site’s Photos
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Service Animals on Flights May Face Tougher Restrictions
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Madagascar – a birder’s paradise
If you saw the DreamWorks film Madagascar, you could be forgiven for getting very confused about what sort of wildlife inhabits this vast, Indian Ocean island off the south-eastern coast of Africa. There are no penguins, and no escapees from Central Park Zoo. What you will find, however, is an extraordinary hotpot of biodiversity: 90% […]
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Photograph of the week: Arch of Constantine, Colosseum, Rome, Italy
Roman Emperor Maxentius wouldn’t have liked it much. (Had he survived, that is.) After all, the Arch of Constantine was erected specifically to mark his emphatic (and humiliating) defeat at the hands of Roman Emperor Constantine I in an ancient Roman civil war. Even more notable, though, was the fact that this exquisite arch would […]
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Tuesday, January 21, 2020
5 positives to a ski holiday lacking in snow
The snow sports industry is entirely at the whim of the weather and – as much as we wish that we could – we simply cannot control it. Having a bad snow season unfortunately goes with the territory, though of course our disappointment is entirely valid when we fly across the globe only to find […]
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G.M.’s Cruise Unveils a Self-Driving Car. Don’t Look for It on Roads.
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Analysis Said to Tie Hacking of Bezos’ Phone to Saudi Leader’s Account
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5 of the places to take a boat trip in Europe
Renting a boat is a great way to enjoy a different perspective of a place. Whether you chose to join a group boat tour on your next travelling experience, or hire a boat for a private trip, there are plenty of opportunities to make the most of the scenery and views from a position on […]
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This Company Says It Will Fix Your Smile. It May Shush You if It Doesn’t.
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Luxury travel in Iceland
“It is in Iceland’s authenticity that luxury can be discovered.” This month’s blog post comes from the cosy cocktail bar situated in the luxurious Canopy by Hilton hotel. It is a 4 star hotel (there are no official 5 star hotels in Iceland). This hotel is based in downtown Reykjavik and a stone’s throw from the […]
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It’s Primary Season in New Hampshire. Time to Go Skiing!
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Monday, January 20, 2020
Planning for your 2020 halal holiday
Another new year is here. With the new year brings a new decade, and the opportunity to set new travel goals and additions to your bucket list. Though we’re only just starting a completely different chapter, one of the best ways to succeed at travel planning is by planning well in advance. We know what […]
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Uber Sells Food Delivery Business in India
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Help! I Spent a Fortune for a Credit-Card Companion Pass But the Virus Wouldn’t Quit
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Another cache of hacked passwords and logins has been released, Apple is looking at putting a 3D camera into the iphone and Ultraviolet is c...
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Tips For Traveling with a Baby Family Travel Tips As a first-time dad, and frequent traveler, I’ve had to learn how travel with a baby t...
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