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Wales OnlineRetired couple 'traumatised' after three-week home renovation turns into two-year £60,000 nightmare
After finding Nationwide Construction Specialists Ltd "highly recommended" on the tradespeople review website Checkatrade, Malcolm and his wife Terri, 71, paid the building company £23,891 to renovate their four-bedroom detached country home
- The Guardian
Dear Airbnb: who is ‘Rachel’, and how has she taken over my booking?
When I got a confirmation email addressed to the wrong name. I suspected an error and cancelled. Then £500 was taken from my account
- CNN
This airport landing is so challenging only 50 pilots are qualified to do it
Ringed by mountains, Bhutan’s Paro International Airport (PBH) is widely considered one of the most technically difficult plane landings in the world.
- INSIDER
I spent $5,700 to fly in British Airways' business-class suites. I've never had so much privacy on a plane before.
After a long flight in a Club Suite in British Airways' Club World business class, I'd give the food and my super private seat five stars.
- The Telegraph
Food fight: Airlines are going to war over feeding their wealthiest passengers
If you are fortunate enough to take a Qatar Airways business-class flight from Heathrow to Doha these days, you are in for a new treat. Qatar is the first airline to serve caviar in business class. Airlines usually only serve it in first class, and even then, not all airlines. British Airways stopped serving it years ago.
- Yahoo News UK
How did nine-month cruise passengers prepare for the journey?
How did nine-month cruise passengers prepare for the journey?
- Wales Online
Fuming holidaymaker labels Greek island a 'rip off' and says 'never again'
Christina Ford, 63, who blogs as @insearchofmrdarcy on TikTok, has been left furious at the "insane" prices on the Greek island of Mykonos and has vowed never to return
- USA TODAY
Alaska Airlines Flight diverted: 4 flight attendants ill after odor detected in cabin
The flight attendants became ill after a unknown odor was detected in the cabin.
- AFP
EU bans Algerian spread toasted on social media
The EU has blocked imports of an in-demand Algerian hazelnut spread that became popular in France after social media influencers raved about it.Is Cebon behind all the social media buzz?
- Manchester Evening News
Baggage handler shares four common items that holidaymakers should avoid packing in their checked luggage
Travellers should avoid packing these items in checked luggage to avoid any accidents at their destination
- The Independent
This Cornish harbour has beaten Abu Dhabi to be named Destination of the Year for cruise liners
Fowey Harbour has been named ‘Destination of the Year’ at the Seatrade Cruise Awards 2024
- Wales Online
Jet2 holidaymakers warned 'don't book' these exact seats if you fall into one category
There are some seats which you will not be allowed to sit in while others may give you a nightmare journey
- Robb Report
The Most Interesting Suite in the World Might Be on This Luxury Train
The otherworldly L’Observatoire, which was designed by French artist JR, will open on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express next March. It comes with a fireplace, library, tea room, and full-time butler.
- Dorset Echo
Delight after works completed to dropped kerb which didn't drop
Residents are delighted after a improvements were made to a dropped kerb that didn’t drop
- York Press
Dad and daughter on right road at Yorkshire bus firm
NEW bus driver Emma Pool-Long, 19, has now joined her dad as a bus driver for Transdev. Emma is in York, Dad is in Harrogate.
- LoveEXPLORING
UK coastal crisis: Shocking images reveal how much has been lost to erosion
Discover the shocking impact of coastal erosion in the UK through this startling collection of before and after images.
- HuffPost Life
Medical Tourism Is On The Rise — And It's Pretty Depressing, Honestly
This kind of travel says more about what's happening in the United States than anything else. Here's what to know before you try it.
- Herald Scotland
Glasgow's Doors Open Days highlights as festival gets underway
As Glasgow’s Doors Open Days festival continues this week there are hundreds of participants throughout the city.
- INSIDER
I love staying at aparthotels for solo travel. They combine the best parts of hotels and Airbnbs.
I stayed in my first aparthotel, which feels like a mix of a nice apartment and a boutique hotel. They're especially great for solo travelers like me.