Sunday, March 31, 2019

Passports 2019: Can Britons apply for an Irish passport amid Brexit chaos?



PASSPORTS are in the spotlight as the UK’s chaotic Brexit negotiations continue. Prime Minister Theresa May saw her Withdrawal Agreement given the thumbs down for the third time last week, amid a surge in searches by Britons seeking alternative passports. Yet can Britons apply for an Irish passport, with the latter country remaining in the EU? Here are the details.

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Dubai laws: Doing this one simple thing on your phone in the UAE could result in jail



DUBAI laws, rules and regulations are very different from those in the UK, so Britons heading to the UAE need to take extra care. This is particularly relevant to couples, whose behaviour could see them face a huge fine.

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Saturday, March 30, 2019

How this stylish New York hotel borrowed a surprising element from cruise ships



NEW YORK is a firm favourite with tourists all year round. Yet with an in-demand travel hotspot comes fierce competition in the hotel industry. The Moxy brand believes it’s “cracked the code” with its latest offering, harnessing elements of the cruise industry.

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Cruise ship officer reveals horrible truth about ship cabins - could you put up with this?



CRUISE ships are often considered synonymous with luxury and comfort. However, a former senior cruise ship officer has revealed the horrifying truth about one cabin he stayed in while working on board a ship.

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Singapore: Travelling with this banned food item in your luggage could see Britons FINED



BRITONS heading to Singapore face a hefty fine as well as a telling off from the government should they venture into the Asian country with one particular item. The everyday snack, which can be bought in the UK for less than £1, is deemed illegal. Yet just what is it?

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Friday, March 29, 2019

Cruise secrets: The whopping ‘six tonne’ passenger weight gain on each ship revealed



CRUISE ships offer a deliciously crammed selection of food on-board, as well as a host of bars. Yet this could be particularly dangerous for passengers’ waistlines according to one former cruise ship worker.

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Cruise secrets: The reason certain entertainment features on ships - and some is scrapped



CRUISE ships offer a wealth of passtimes to keep passengers on-board entertained. These often include a broad spectrum of theatre shows and plays. Yet passengers who see one piece of entertainment on a particular route, might never encounter it again. An insider has revealed why.

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Hand luggage: Why you should keep room for this one thing in your cabin baggage



HAND luggage requires careful packing, especially when so many holidaymakers choose to travel with just cabin baggage in a bid to keep costs low. It’s key to only pack what’s necessary - and an expert has revealed one important item to include.

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Cruise secrets: Passenger brings VERY strange luggage on each ship - ‘her room is unique'



CRUISE ships offer the chance for passengers to glam up for special dinners or lavish evening entertainment. This, coupled with the generous luggage limitations, often mean there is plenty of scope for packing. Yet one particular traveller took full advantage and took away a variety of her belongings.

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The Queen had ‘ALARMING’ problems with her outfit on this royal tour



THE QUEEN has a selection of outfits for each and every royal excursion. Yet during one official trip abroad, it appeared the 92-year-old nearly suffered a very public wardrobe malfunction.

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Google Maps: Shock images of one of the world’s largest shipwrecks revealed – where is it?



GOOGLE MAPS can throw up the most bizarre, unexpected scenes, leaving some viewers stunned. This was the case in recent images, when the Street View team for Google Earth captured one of the biggest shipwrecks ever.

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Five UK airlines – including BA and easyJet – being sued over claims of toxic air in cabin



AIRLINES in the UK are being put under the spotlight over toxic air in flight cabins – with five leading firms facing legal action. British Airways, easyJet, Thomas Cook airlines, Jet2 and Virgin Atlantic have all been served with a lawsuit and could be sued by union Unite.

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These are the most ridiculous travel fees to look out for

Travel companies are coming up with all kinds of new charges these days, which is hardly a surprise. The real shocker is the way they justify the fees.

     
 
 


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Oldest historic town in every state

     
 
 


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Pearl Harbor memorial to remain closed for repairs through the summer

Several deadlines to reopen the memorial have passed since visitation was suspended in May 2018.

     
 
 


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Why you should head to Phoenix and Scottsdale this spring

Find inspiration on trails and patios, in pools and alfresco art exhibits

     
 
 


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What it's like to volunteer at a beautiful elephant sanctuary

It's an unforgettable experience

     
 
 


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