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Celebrate 2020 in style with our 10 best New Year’s breaks from around the world – The Irish…
WANT to escape the usual New Year's antics this time around?
The biggest party night of the year doesn't have to be all about the "bangs" of Big Ben.
11 New Year's Eve doesn't have to be all about Big Ben "bangs"Credit: PA: Press…
CORRECTED-FACTBOX-Alphabet’s ‘other bets’ take center stage as Google’s…
(Corrects GV headquarters in paragraph 31 in Mountain View, CA from New York)Dec 4 (Reuters) - Google CEO Sundar Pichai will replace Larry Page as CEO of parent company Alphabet Inc, heralding a new chapter for the company that helped…
Best European Destinations for Canadians in 2020
There's nothing quite like escaping to Europe for an incredible vacation. With so much to see and do, these are the best european destinations for Canadians in 2020. You'll definitely want to start planning your next trip now.If you're…
Traveloka, Southeast Asia’s largest travel app, eyes double listing and bets on fintech
JAKARTA, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Traveloka, Southeast Asia's biggest online travel startup, is turning to financial services to boost profits and may opt for a dual listing in Indonesia and a another center if the group launches an initial…
How to visit Funchal for under £100 a night
Located on the sunny south coast of Madeira overlooking the Atlantic, the terracotta-roofed houses of Funchal stretch out over the lower slopes of a mountain range. Dubbed the Floating Garden of the Atlantic, palm trees line the roads,…
Festival holidays – Colorful events around the world
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From the Hindu festival of Holi in India to Madeirahere are some of the world's most vibrant celebrations you can witness during the festival holiday.Whether you…
Three unique offers to Wm. Son of Mulherin + HIROKI, Philadelphia – COOL HUNTING®
In the Fishtown neighborhood of Philadelphia, near the Market-Frankford Line train, a building that was a 19th century whiskey blending and bottling plant (and later a motorcycle repair shop) is now the glorious Wm. Mulherin's sons.…
Ex-CEO of Silicon Valley start-up Jumio settles SEC fraud charges
(Reuters) - The founder and former chief executive of Jumio Inc will pay $17.4 million to settle U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission charges of defrauding investors in the mobile payments and verification startup of identity before its…
The world’s favorite hotel is in Costa Rica
Tulemar Bungalows & Villas in Manuel Antonio National Park in Costa Rica was named the best hotel in the world by the 2019 Travellers' Choice Awardsa ranking system based on reviews posted by TripAdvisor…
The world’s favorite hotel is in Costa Rica
Tulemar Bungalows & Villas in Manuel Antonio National Park in Costa Rica was named the best hotel in the world by the 2019 Travellers' Choice Awardsa ranking system based on reviews posted by TripAdvisor…
The world’s favorite hotel is in Costa Rica
Tulemar Bungalows & Villas in Manuel Antonio National Park in Costa Rica has been named the best hotel in the world by the 2019 Travellers' Choice Awardsa ranking system based on reviews posted by TripAdvisor…
Nature lovers can enjoy a Madeira walking holiday for just £196
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Travelers looking to escape the January blues for an island adventure in Europe should look no further than Madeira, where you can get away for just…
What to do and where to stay
Although it may rank second on your Portugal to-do list—behind Lisbon—Port will likely rank first on your favorites list, after all is said and done.
There is an academic air to the coastal town. The…
Airbnb breaks EU consumer rules and must comply: EU
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union on Monday told Airbnb to align its terms and conditions with the bloc's consumer rules or face actions by national consumer agencies, after a review of the platform short-term rental revealed certain…
Why buyers are going crazy for Madeira Island
On a recent trip, Liz Rowlinson discovered that Madeira Island is an alluring mix of old-fashioned values, natural beauty, and new, state-of-the-art homes.
When you think of sunny spots in winter or a perfect sunny spot for retirement, the…
Why buyers are going crazy for Madeira Island
On a recent trip, Liz Rowlinson found the island of Madeira an alluring mix of old-fashioned values, natural beauty and state-of-the-art new homes.
Thinking of sunny winter locations or a perfect sunny spot…
How this Yoruba slave became a gift to the Queen of England in 1850
Born into a West African royal dynasty, Sarah Forbes Bonetta was captured by King Gezo of Dahomey during a slave-hunting war in 1848.
Her parents were killed in the war, and as the daughter of an African chief,…
How this Yoruba slave became a gift to the Queen of England in 1850
Born into a West African royal dynasty, Sarah Forbes Bonetta was captured by King Gezo of Dahomey during a slave-hunting war in 1848.
Her parents were killed in the war, and as the daughter of an African chief,…
Scottish DJ Calvin Harris offers to help save Young’s seafood factory where he worked before…
Superstar DJ Calvin Harris has stepped in to help the fish factory he worked at before rising to fame after it was revealed it was set to close - with 450 jobs at risk.
The Scottish34, wants to save Young's seafood factory in Dumfries after…
Local Hotels: The World’s Most Special Places to Stay
Some, like Franceits castles with their turrets and dovecotes, Indiapalaces with their extravagant interiors and lawned gardens or MoroccoThe secret riads of , with their tiles, fountains and inner…
Rural women in India and elderly people in Japan open their homes to Airbnb travelers
By Rina Chandran, Thomson Reuters FoundationMUMBAI (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Mobile apps that help women in rural India and small Japanese villages open their homes to visitors from around the world are generating income, revitalizing…
The 2022 Loto-Québec Fireworks in Quebec City
See everythingSomething is wrong?Suggest an editThe Grand Feux Loto-Québec is the largest firework festival in the world. It has taken place every August since 1985 and attracts around 3 million spectators each year with over 6,000…