Related: Lumie In this article, I outline 5 unusual ways to combat your jetlag and ultimately feel better when you reach your final destination, wherever it may be! Our Travel Auctions Sort Bypopularlatestending Light The Lumie Zest is such a compact light that you can use it to reduce your jet lag before your flight, and you can also take it with you on your travels. This 2-in-1 device combines a standalone SAD light with a wake-up alarm that functions as a dawn simulator. You can, therefore, set it to whichever time zone you prefer, by changing the time of your dawn, and get your body used to the different wakeup times before you travel. The front of the unit just features the LCD display and the LED light array. There are two buttons on the top; one to activate the “sunrise” function, plus a snooze button. Four additional recessed buttons at the rear let you delve into other settings and modes. These include the alarm time, final sunrise brightness, sunrise duration (15 … [Read more...] about 5 Unusual Ways To Beat Jet Lag On Your Summer Vacation
Engine Problems Ground British Airways Dreamliners
Related: British Airways I mentioned the engine blade durability issues that British Airways planes are suffering from last week. In a nutshell, the British Airways B787 Dreamliner fleet is facing disruption, because of problems with their Rolls Royce Trent 1000 engines. Precautionary inspections will be carried out on these planes following concerns over blade durability. The issue lies in the B787-9 Dreamliners and not the B787-8s. If you are flying on a B787-8, you should be fine. If your flight is booked on a B787-9, you may run into trouble. Our Travel Auctions Sort Bypopularlatestending The Solution British Airways is going to lease in planes. Their choice is Qatar Airways with three A330 planes being brought in over the summer to cover the period during which their B787s will be taken out of service. I precautionary inspections on Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines on these planes following concerns over blade durability. But it is not yet clear which routes will be affected. What … [Read more...] about Engine Problems Ground British Airways Dreamliners
Review: American Express Centurion Lounge At Hong Kong Airport
Related: Hong Kong Airport For a recent short flight from Hong Kong, I was taking a carrier which was not part of any alliance. Luckily, I had access to the American Express Centurion Lounge through my American Express card and was also invited to visit the exclusive Centurion card (the legendary black card!) area. Our Travel Auctions Sort Bypopularlatestending The lounge was located up the escalator just before Gate 60. It is opposite the United Airlines lounge. Access to the lounge is limited to cardholders of the American Express Platinum card and the Centurion card, as well as two guests. Main Lounge Area The entrance of the lounge was consistent with other American Express Centurion Lounges; a foliage wall behind the marble check-in desk. I was promptly checked in and walked down the narrow walkway leading to the main area of the lounge. On the right side of this narrow walkway were two meeting rooms come business centres with work desks and desktops with printers. This area was … [Read more...] about Review: American Express Centurion Lounge At Hong Kong Airport
Disappointing New Delta Airlines Cabin Crew Uniforms Launch
Related: Delta Airlines Delta Air Lines is launching it’s new staff uniforms this month, in partnership with New York-based designer Zac Posen, but for this flyer, they are a let-down. Our Travel Auctions Sort Bypopularlatestending The new collection will be worn by the airline’s 60,000 uniformed employees. Uniforms will be different depending on whether staff work “over wing” (in the air) or “under wing” (on the ground) but Posen’s signature “Passport Plum” suits will be worn by female cabin crew, while men will be in “Graphite Grey” with purple ties and pocket squares. Delta’s customer service agents, Red Coats, will wear “Cruising Crimson”. The new designs will be officially unveiled in a fashion show on May 29. Delta Air Lines isn’t the only airline to employ a fashion designer to create its uniforms; Virgin Atlantic hired Vivienne Westwood a few years ago and Air France has worked with … [Read more...] about Disappointing New Delta Airlines Cabin Crew Uniforms Launch
Southwest Airlines Launches New Cheap Flights To Hawaii
Related: Southwest Airlines Southwest has announced plans to serve four airports in the Hawaiian Islands: Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu (HNL), Kahului Airport on Maui (OGG), Lihue Airport on Kauai (LIH), and Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA) on the leeward side of The Island of Hawaii. Our Travel Auctions Sort Bypopularlatestending Oakland Metropolitan Airport (OAK), San Diego International Airport (SAN), Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), and Sacramento International Airport (SMF) would gain Hawaii service in the carrier’s flight schedules following FAA authorization for Hawaii service. In the latest of a two-year series of community meetings across the Islands to gain insight ahead of potential service, Southwest President Tom Nealon shared the carrier’s intention to eventually offer some interisland flights as operations ramp up initially across four airports in Hawaii. “The way we plan to serve Hawaii … [Read more...] about Southwest Airlines Launches New Cheap Flights To Hawaii
Top 3 Best Small Boutique Hotels in Hampshire
Win 2 Nights At Bel & The Dragon Kingsclere, Newbury, Hampshire Related: The Master Builder's The county of Hampshire on the southern coast of England is known for its perfect mix of city, coast and country. There are two stunning National Parks, a beautiful coastline and an impressive cultural heritage too. It’s ideal long weekend territory with the entire county being in easy reach of London and is frequently included in must-visit UK destinations. Stay at a small boutique hotel for a personal, welcoming experience and all the character that the region is so known for; here’s our guide to the top 3 best small boutique hotels in Hampshire… Our Travel Auctions Sort Bypopularlatestending Bel & The Dragon, Kingsclere The Bel & The Dragon lies nestled between chalk hills and springs, right in the heart of the pretty village of Kingsclere near Newbury in Hampshire. The inn itself is housed in a stunning Country Inn that perfectly emulates Bel & The … [Read more...] about Top 3 Best Small Boutique Hotels in Hampshire
Get Kitted Out For Summer For A Fraction Of The Cost
We have some amazing swimwear and more in our Luxury Travel Auctions including $150 To Spend On Swimwear & Resort Wear At 6 Shore Road (currently $32) and Gloryfy Designer Sunglasses Worth Up To €179 (currently £38) and a luxury travel wrap worth $384 (currently $70). You will find all these and more in our auctions, ideal for kitting you out for the summer for a fraction of their rrp. Our Travel Auctions Sort Bypopularlatestending For those that don’t know, our travel auctions are unique one-off items which are auctioned directly on behalf of the hotel or tour operator. You can bid and win your dream holiday or luxury travel item in our auctions. Bid from anywhere in the world, all you need is a Paypal account. With just 1 day of this auction left, it will undoubtedly sell for far less than the RRP. Bid only what you want to pay and you might just bag a bargain! If this doesn’t float your boat, there are over 60 more auction items to choose from. Fly To Your … [Read more...] about Get Kitted Out For Summer For A Fraction Of The Cost
The Latest: US Gulf Coast braces for Alberto
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Lough Eske Castle: A tranquil haven for rest and relaxation
I’ve been fortunate enough to have stayed in some of the top-rated hotels around Ireland and further afield, but the experience hasn’t always been what I’d hoped. Of course the hotels themselves and the facilities were second to none, but some felt stuffy and pretentious, giving me an awkward, uncomfortable feeling that because I’d had to save up for the experience and didn’t have wads of cash to throw around that somehow I was a bit out of place - perhaps that someone like me should be staying somewhere a little less exclusive (and expensive).Fearing that the award-winning Solis Lough Eske Castle - Donegal’s only five-star hotel and spa - could have a similar ‘adults with lots of money only please’ vibe, myself and my wife left our boisterous one-year-old daughter with her granny for the night (thanks June) and hit the road for the two-and-a-half-hour drive from Belfast to south Donegal.Our journey took us through the stunning scenery of … [Read more...] about Lough Eske Castle: A tranquil haven for rest and relaxation
Ipswich man completes huge cycling challenge across northern Spain
PUBLISHED: 06:15 27 May 2018 | UPDATED: 06:15 27 May 2018 Katy Sandalls Ian Mitchell, left, and Duncan Smith starting their journey in Leon Picture: DUNCAN SMITH Archant A Suffolk man has completed a mammoth cycling challenge across Spain for charity. Duncan, left, and Ian finishing the challenge in Santiago de Compostela Picture: DUNCAN SMITH Duncan Smith, 55, rode across the Camino Way from the city of Leon in southern France right along to the northern fringe of Spain to Santiago de Compostela, some 323km away, with his friend Ian Mitchell. In preparation Mr Smith has been training for the challenge for a number of months and has clocked up a number of miles around areas like Alton Water, Tunstall Forest and up and down the Deben River. It took the friends five days to cover the distance. “We averaged around 60km a day all off road on mountain bikes,” said Mr Smith. Duncan Smith on the Camino Way in Spain Picture: DUNCAN SMITH The ride was not without its … [Read more...] about Ipswich man completes huge cycling challenge across northern Spain