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Passengers could miss the ship if they've been drinking (Image: Getty) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info For some holidaymakers, having a few drinks is an essential part of their trip. On a cruise , passengers may need to follow some rules. Related articles The most welcoming holiday destination in the world is in the UK Cruise guest explains reason passengers had to be ‘flown home’ early The guest said they were 20 and unable to buy drinks on the cruise ship which had an age limit of 21 for drinks. They asked: “I am fully aware that I can’t buy drinks when I’m on the ship so my plan is to get drunk off the ship when the ship is at port. “I guess my question is, if I go back to get back on the ship and … [Read more...] about Cruise guest warned they might not be let back on the ship – it ‘will not wait for you’

After hemming and hawing about it for several years, and despite a backlash from existing owners upset by the prospect, the future of automotive retail is finally here. A growing number of automakers, including both luxury luminaries like Mercedes-Benz and BMW and mainstream brands such as General Motors and Ford, are expanding plans to make certain vehicle features available by subscription only. This means that, on top of signing up for regular payments on satellite radio or online concierge services, owners will be expected to open up their wallets on a pay-as-you-go basis to access features such as automated parking , or unlock additional horsepower from the drivetrain. All of which, of course, is over and above the standard monthly lease or purchase payment that used to bundle all of an automobile’s equipment together at the time of sale (and amortize it out over the course of the contract). We don’t need to tell you that subscription fatigue is a real thing. Whether … [Read more...] about 5 Questions to Consider Before Car-Buying Becomes Subscription Hell

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 3 NEW YORK (AP) — Hindenburg Research, the financial research firm with an explosive name and a track record of sending the stock prices of its targets tumbling, is taking on one of the world’s richest men. Hindenburg is back in the headlines after last week accusing Indian conglomerate Adani Group of “a brazen stock manipulation and accounting fraud scheme.” It cited two years of research, including talks with former Adani senior executives and reviews of thousands of documents. The Adani Group has blasted the accusations, calling them “a malicious combination of selective misinformation and stale, baseless and discredited allegations that have been tested and rejected by India’s highest courts.” Nevertheless, Hindenburg’s scorching allegations have caused the fortune of Adani Group’s founder, Gautam Adani, to slide by more than $34 billion in just a week, according to the … [Read more...] about What is Hindenburg Research, firm accusing Adani of fraud?

The UK's first private jet company for pets has been flooded with request ahead of its launch later this month. Although tickets for the first K9 JETS flight don't even go on sale until the end of February, 2,200 people have already registered their interested in the service. Owners and their pets will clamber aboard a luxury Gulfstream jet that seats no more than ten passengers with their pets and take off on routes between the East Coast of the US, London, Paris and Lisbon. Tickets start at £7,100, which includes space for one human and their pet, as well as private terminal fees, luggage and all taxes. While the service will mostly cater for the cats and dogs market, creatures including parrots and rabbits are welcomed, so long as all of their paperwork is in order. The firm will start selling tickets later this month ( Image: Copyright Paul Clarke www.paulclarke.com Moral rights asserted) K9 JETS was founded by Birmingham based executive assistant Kirsty … [Read more...] about Pampered pooches on UK’s first private jets for pets airline prepare for take-off

Netflix's popular true crime documentary series My Lover My Killer has returned with its second season, with six cases being investigated about those who paid the ultimate price for offending an obsessive lover. The second episode details the horrific case of hairdresser Hollie Gazzard from Gloucester, who was stabbed 14 times by her ex boyfriend when she was just 20 years old. She had been in a relationship with Asher Maslin for a year, but had broken up with him on Valentine's Day in 2014 after he became controlling and abusive. Just days later he turned up at her work to murder her using a 12-inch kitchen knife. Hollie, who was getting worried after being sent a number of abusive texts from her ex, including "I don’t want to get f***ing violent as I’ll take it too far," reported him to police on February 15, but they couldn't find him. Asher Maslin murdered his ex girlfriend Hollie ( Image: PA) Hollie Gazzard was 20 years old when she was killed ( … [Read more...] about Chilling warning text sent by ex boyfriend minutes before stabbing former lover 14 times

'Get between countries' in Europe with 'quick' day trips for UK travellers - from just £23 (Image: GETTY) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Whether you're struggling to find the time to get away for a few days or simply can't afford it, it doesn't mean you have to miss out on exploring some of Europe's finest destinations. According to one travel blogger, all you need is a single day to spare to visit some nearby travel gems outside of the UK. Related articles Europe’s best destination for wine tourism Meghan Markle and Doria Ragland enjoy 'yoga retreat in Goa' In a recent video on her Instagram page, seasoned traveller Emma Denley (@dens_destinations) shared her top picks in Europe for those looking to spend … [Read more...] about ‘Get between countries’ in Europe with ‘quick’ day trips for UK travellers – from just £23

Portugal's Alentejo region is one of the world's best destinations for wine (Image: Getty) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The travel experts at Panache Cruises , a luxury cruise specialist, have found the world’s best destinations for wine. While a few are further afield, some of the world’s best wines can be found in Europe. Related articles The most welcoming holiday destination in the world is in the UK Cruise guest explains reason passengers had to be ‘flown home’ early World’s best destinations for wine tourism Alentejo, Portugal Tuscany, Italy La Rioja, Spain Hunter Valley, Australia Mendoza, Argentina Vinhedos Valley, Brazil Casablanca, Chile READ MORE: Tourist fined £439 for … [Read more...] about The ‘world’s finest vineyards’ can be found in a popular Europe holiday destination

The world's best destination for LGBTQ travellers is in Europe (Image: Getty) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info LGBTQ+ British tourists are at risk of discrimination in some popular holiday destinations. The team at Merchant Machine looked at LGBTQ+ laws, the travel safety index and crime index to find the safest destinations for tourists. Related articles The most welcoming holiday destination in the world is in the UK Cruise guest explains reason passengers had to be ‘flown home’ early World’s safest holiday destinations for LGBTQ+ tourists Malta Chile Luxembourg Belgium Sweden New Zealand France Ireland UK Canada READ MORE: Tourist fined £439 for breaking rules in Italy … [Read more...] about Malta is the world’s safest destination for LGBTQ+ tourists – where else made the list?

close Video Tim Scott: America needs common ground Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., joins 'One Nation with Brian Kilmeade' to discuss Iowa's governor signing a school choice bill, claiming the future of our nation is in the hands of the 'educated and uneducated.' EXCLUSIVE – Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina is embarking on what’s being described as a "Faith in America" listening tour amid increased speculation that the rising star in the GOP is moving towards launching a 2024 presidential campaign. The tour, which was shared first with Fox News on Wednesday, will kick of later this month with speeches in his home state — which holds the third contest in the Republican Party’s presidential nominating calendar — and in Iowa, whose caucuses kick off the GOP’s race for the White House. In another sign that will generate more buzz about an increasingly likely White House run, Scott will run digital ads in Iowa ahead of his visit, paid for by his 2022 … [Read more...] about Sen. Tim Scott kicking off ‘Faith in America’ listening tour, including ads in key 2024 primary state

NEXT time you are feeling thirsty during a flight, you may want to rethink what you order. Flight attendants have revealed the drink you should never have on the plane, as they wouldn't either. Sue Fogwell was a flight attendant for 22 years. She said she "never drinks the tap water" on a flight, as it is stored in tanks that are never cleaned. But one thing to never fall for is the water pitcher on the trolley as it comes around. She said on Travel + Leisure : "Sometimes, on flights, we would run out of bottled water. Read more on flights FLIGHTMARE Travellers warned of chaos & cancellations this summer after airport rule change PIZZA THE ACTION I flew to Italy for pizza - even with my flight it was less than Domino's "If you see a pitcher of water on the beverage cart in economy class, skip it — it's from the water tank." Cabin crew member Cierra Mistt agreed on her TikTok account . She … [Read more...] about The free drink you should never choose on a plane, according to flight attendants