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The best places to see the spring blossom in the UK

There is nothing better than spotting the early signs of spring. In this gallery, take a look at the UK's top parks, gardens, and woodlands to see the blossom this spring.

2024-03-19T10:29:14Z

Royal artefacts on display at stately home

The exhibition at Holdenby House showcases its historic sovereign connections.

2024-05-04T05:44:50Z

Hawaii's famous black sand beach could become a resort area

Punaluu Black Sand Beach is a famous and sacred place, and a proposed resort development is causing the local community to be divided.

2024-05-03T20:10:24Z

Some airline issues get you a refund, some don't. How it works | Cruising Altitude

Why you usually can't get a refund for a broken airplane screen, but you can sometimes get other fees or tickets refunded.

2024-05-01T09:15:36Z

Eight suitcases of cannabis found at Manchester Airport

A Spanish national has been charged with drug smuggling after the discovery of 278 cannabis packages.

2024-05-03T11:41:41Z

9 Ways To Get the Most Out of Your Travel Credit Card

A recent study found that 23% of reward credit cardholders haven't used their rewards in the past year. If you don't want to leave money on the table, it's important that you take advantage of your...

2024-05-03T17:10:51Z

Florida Retirees are Fleeing: 7 Items That Are Simply Too Expensive in the Sunshine State

Florida, known for its sunny beaches and vibrant retirement communities, is experiencing a surprising trend: retirees are leaving in droves. The reason? The cost of living in the Sunshine State has...

2023-12-10T14:11:41Z

A new oceans treaty: Protecting marine life on the high seas

NEARLY two-thirds of the ocean lies outside any country's control or national jurisdiction. These are the high seas or waters beyond any country's exclusive economic zone and the deep seabed areas beyond their continental shelves. Collectively, these are known as marine areas beyond national jurisdiction (ABNJ). Expectedly, the old, reliable National Geographic was the first to expose to the world the "wonders" of marine areas beyond the...

2024-05-04T00:42:29Z

Voting, Volcanoes and Vatican Guards: Photos of the week

A selection of striking images from around the world, taken over the past seven days.

2024-05-04T00:44:08Z

'Fast & Furious'-Themed Roller Coaster: Universal Studios Hollywood Reveals Name, Opening Date

Universal Studios Hollywood has revealed the name and opening date of its forthcoming "Fast & Furious"-themed roller coaster, Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift, which will join the theme park family in 2026. According to the official release, the attraction "will elevate the guest experience with innovative and technological achievements never previously employed in a roller coaster." The attraction -- the park's first high-speed coaster -- will...

2024-05-03T15:33:25Z

The best free exhibitions in London – get your culture fix and keep your money for coffee

The best free exhibitions in London – get your culture fix and keep your money for coffee - Want to have a fun day out but also save those pennies? These free London art exhibitions are perfect

2023-01-16T12:02:30Z

A Wine Cellar, Tropical Lounge, and English Pub Hit the Rio — and That’s Just the Beginning

Big changes are coming to the off-Strip casino

2024-05-03T20:11:04Z

The biggest unsolved mysteries from each U.S. state

The world is full of unsolved mysteries, and the US is certainly no exception (in fact, far from it). For example, did you know that a teen in Missouri died of AIDS-related complications nearly a decade before the condition was discovered? Or that a woman in Minnesota was found frozen and made a full recovery? From disappearances, to crimes, and everything in between, in this gallery you'll find the most famous unsolved mysteries from each state. Can you guess which one is the strangest? Click on to find out.

2023-12-18T11:33:07Z

What is culture shock, and how can you deal with it?

Whether you're a tourist or moving somewhere unfamiliar to study, work, or retire, you are at risk of suffering from culture shock. But what is culture shock, exactly? How does it manifest, when, what are the symptoms, and what can you do about it? In this gallery, you'll find the answers to these and many other questions. Click on for more.

2024-02-29T17:29:21Z

4 Restaurants and Bars to Try This Weekend in the Bay Area: May 3

The best things to do, eat, and drink this weekend from San Francisco to Napa

2024-05-03T19:02:47Z

Enter Ayala Museum For Free on International Museum Day

Here's something fun to do this May.

2024-05-03T12:02:53Z

Birders aflutter over rare blue rock thrush spotted in Oregon: Was there another?

Michael Sanchez could be the first person to successfully record a blue rock thrush anywhere in the United States if his photos are verified.

2024-05-02T17:02:55Z

Where to Drink and Eat for Cinco de Mayo in Austin

Margaritas and tacos aplenty

2023-05-01T16:46:38Z

Maryland officials say Baltimore Key Bridge rebuild could cost $1.9B

Maryland transportation authorities revealed this week the estimated cost for rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore could be as high as $1.9 billion.

2024-05-03T18:46:36Z

We Found It: A New Go-To Destination for Your Next Family Vacation

Planning a vacation for your family is no easy task. You need a place that appeals to everyone’s interests (kids included), easy-ish to get to and with enough things to do that it doesn’t lose its appeal after the first day. You’re probably thinking, “Does a magical place like this even exist?” It does, in fact, and it’s called Serenité Private Residence Club. Located on Camelback Mountain in the Poconos, it’s the area’s first 5-star community...

2024-05-03T13:03:07Z

13th century castle hosts drag festival

Organisers of Dragcaster say there is a need and demand for more diverse events in Cumbria.

2024-05-04T06:15:08Z

Castaways Hasn’t Been Forgotten as the North Avenue Beach’s Icon Preps to Reopen

The Stefani Group’s boat-shaped bar and restaurant closed last season for a $3 million renovation

2024-05-03T18:55:13Z

Boost for travel agents as Race Across the World grips viewers

No celebrities, no luxuries and a miserly £20,000 in prize money. On paper the BBC One series Race Across the World never looked like a hit. And yet the travel programme, in which backpackers battle across distant sections of the planet, is now into its fourth season with audiences rising faster than a tuk-tuk driver can get you down Bangkok’s Khao San Road. This time 5.5 million viewers have watched five two-person teams head off from Sapporo...

2024-05-04T06:12:23Z

Your pictures of Scotland: 26 April - 3 May

A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.

2024-05-03T09:27:44Z

Frantic Friday begins! Bank Holiday travellers face long queues

Pictures show holidaymakers facing a long wait to get into Manchester Airport today with a queue that snaked all the way back to the car park as travellers tried to get away for the weekend.

2024-05-03T17:21:40Z

Manila unveils 'thank you' mural for UAE

A MURAL of the leaders of the United Arab Emirates was unveiled at the iconic Lope de Vega basketball court in Manila on Friday as a way to express "collaborative gratitude" to the generosity of the UAE for its assistance to Filipinos during calamities. Manila-based businessman Manito Hwang commissioned renowned visual artist Maya Car Andang to design and paint the mural of UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, former UAE president Khalifa...

2024-05-03T16:22:52Z

Boeing gives Alaska Airlines $61million in credit as compensation

Boeing has given Alaska Airlines $61million in supplier credit memos for the disaster which temporarily grounded a fleet of 737 MAX 9 jets.

2024-05-03T14:51:29Z

7 things you need to pack on your European summer tour

Plan for easy packing so you can easily get in and out of towns on your grand European tour this summer.

2024-05-03T12:46:13Z

Nationalism's greatest trick? Making people believe its empty promises

The energising skirl of the bagpipes echoed across the Firth of Clyde on the rainy morning of November 21, 2017.

2024-05-03T21:37:38Z

The latest 'Fyre Festival'? A Denver book expo that drove Rebecca Yarros away

Readers Take Denver promised attendees the chance to meet their favorite authors line-free. What they got has been described as a Fyre Festival of lit

2024-05-04T00:12:00Z

New wood to be planted to celebrate King Charles

Forestry England will release plans for the new Coronation Woods, at Haverah Park, later this year.

2024-05-04T06:29:55Z

‘Rent’ in 2024 is a reminder to spend the days you have with love

When “Rent” was first written and staged it was the late ’90s in New York, a city rife with art and culture, social and political activism, picking itself up from the high crime and economic struggles of the decades prior. It was a story of its time, putting forward artists’ experiences and struggles, reflecting the social situation on issues with LGBTQIA+ rights, race, and healthcare, particularly HIV/AIDS. Since then, “Rent” has become one of...

2024-05-04T04:25:51Z

The No. 1 credit card myth that 'just will not seem to die'—why you shouldn’t fall for it

Believing this myth about credit cards could actually harm your credit score in the long run. Here's why people tend to fall for it anyway.

2024-05-03T13:01:43Z

DoorDash won’t let you tip NYC drivers without the app

It’s even harder to tip New York City DoorDash drivers now, following a law mandating minimum wages for delivery workers.

2024-05-03T19:34:27Z

Looted gold, royal treasures go on show back home in Ghana

By Maxwell Akalaare Adombila KUMASI, Ghana (Reuters) -Gold neck discs, a sword, a royal chair and dozens of other treasures looted during British colonial rule went on show in Ghana this week for the first time since their historic return. People travelled from across the West African country to see the repatriated plunder in the city of Kumasi, the seat of Asante King Otumfuo Osei Tutu II,

2024-05-03T12:11:06Z

Amazing historical images from Broadway history

New York's Broadway is synonymous with theater. In fact, there are 41 professional theaters located in and around the Big Apple's Theater District. But the city did not have a significant theater presence until about 1750. In 1836, 42nd Street was opened and the area around it soon started to attract theaters and restaurants. The curtain had been raised over Broadway theater! Click through the following gallery for a brief history of how a thoroughfare in mid-Manhattan became the stage for one of the greatest entertainment neighborhoods in the world.

2024-05-03T11:45:32Z

Gov’t hotel facility to host athletes in Agusan del Sur

PROSPERIDAD, AGUSAN DEL SUR — The Governor DO Plaza Memorial Sports Complex in this town will open its Grandstand Hotel to guests, who will be coming for the Caraga Regional Athletic Games (Crag) on May 5-11. The hotel sits behind the 3,000-seat grandstand and promises comfort and convenience for athletes, officials, and spectators with its fully air-conditioned rooms equipped with wi-fi connection, according to Angie Lee Patac Calimbo,...

2024-05-03T02:59:06Z

I moved to Chicago from Portland for an affordable big city life. It's been easy to make friends and I'm never bored.

Jessica Kirshner moved to Chicago for a big city life and to connect with a bigger Jewish community. She's happier than she was in Portland.

2024-05-03T09:10:20Z

Anne Hathaway's house in The Idea of You is available to rent

Travelers who are hoping to stay in the cozy house featured in the new Anne Hathaway film can plan their trip today.

2024-05-03T20:52:30Z

The weird & wonderful delights of the Isle of Man Motor Museum

A proper Aladdin's cave of motoring marvels

2024-05-03T21:19:22Z

Incredible hidden attractions in US cities

Everyone knows the basic monuments you need to see in America's big cities. If you go to New York, see the Empire State Building! If you're in San Francisco, check out the Golden Gate Bridge! However, there are plenty of other attractions in these US cities that you may never have even known were there. Are you looking for a more unusual travel experience? Here are some offbeat and unusual urban must-sees that most tourists fail to find. Browse the gallery for your city and places to go that others will miss.

2024-01-10T13:23:55Z

Inside US airport terminals, banks are merging elite travel clubs with branch offices

Airport terminal bank branches with airline club amenities are growing as financial brands seek to catch the attention of travelers and remote workers.

2024-05-03T16:37:30Z

Bodies found in Mexico where Australian, US tourists went missing

By Lizbeth Diaz MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -Mexican authorities have located three bodies in the state of Baja California where one American and two Australian tourists were reported missing, the local prosecutor's office said in a statement late on Friday. Australian brothers Callum, 33, and Jake Robinson, 30, and American Carter Rhoad, 30, were last seen on April 27, the Baja California state

2024-05-04T07:23:52Z

Who invented the plane? For many people in the world, it was not the Wright brothers

The history of aviation has followed a fascinating trajectory. Leonardo da Vinci first envisaged manned flight way back in the 15th century. Then came hot-air balloons, followed by gliders and airships, until the Wright brothers' historic powered flight in 1903. Today there are airliners that can carry hundreds of passengers non-stop half way round the world. And space tourism will one day be a reality. Browse the following gallery and take off for a brief flight through the history of aviation, and meet some of the great pioneers of air travel along the way.

2024-03-19T11:44:23Z

Ferry travel disruption: What are your rights?

A Jersey consumer champion explain your rights if your ferry journey is disrupted or delayed.

2024-05-03T11:42:17Z

Bus, train and airport strikes to halt transport on same day - full list of routes affected

Workers on buses, trains and at the airport are all staging strikes on the same day in May - and it could cause travel chaos for anyone heading to work or travelling further afield

2024-05-03T10:45:20Z

Why coral reefs are disappearing

Coral barrier reefs are notoriously beautiful due to their vibrant colors and majestic structures teeming with life. But while these important underwater havens provide a paradise for snorkelers and fishermen, they are actually disappearing rapidly. Indeed, scientists have estimated that 90% of coral reefs around the world are at risk of being completely wiped out by 2050. Intrigued? Click through the following gallery to see why coral reefs are dying, and what can be done to help.

2024-05-03T11:15:25Z

Tagaytay is most visited tourist spot in Cavite in Q4 2023

MANILA, Philippines — Tagaytay City was the most visited local government unit (LGU) in the province of Cavite, according to the Cavite Office of the Provincial Officer Tourism. According to the office on Monday, the city had more than 6.5 million same-day visitors from October to December 2023. READ: Embrace the chill of mountain paradise Around 268,000 visitors also went to Tagaytay City for an overnight stay during the same period. Tagaytay...

2024-05-03T09:30:07Z

Phinda Forest Lodge: close encounters of the furry kind in South Africa's unique sand forest

Phinda Forest Lodge: close encounters of the furry kind in South Africa's unique sand forest - First-timer India Block takes in breathtaking wildlife sightings and seven meals a day on a safari experience that’s full of surprises

2024-05-04T06:07:56Z

A Guide to D.C.’s Newest Greek Restaurants

Dining and drinking at Balos, Limani, Meli, and Philotimo through a Greek American lens

2024-05-03T21:18:46Z