Sara M Moniuszko USA TODAY Published 9:24 AM EST Feb 9, 2019 Kayak is making Valentine's Day plans for long distance couples a whole lot easier. The travel fare aggregator launched Rendezvous earlier this week, a tool that helps people in two different cities find the cheapest place to meet up. To use, just enter the two cities of departure and your desired dates of travel. Kayak then calculates the best, most affordable cities where you should meet up, determined by the combined lowest airfare cost. For example, if you live in New York City and your significant other lives in Houston, Rendezvous suggests Chicago as one of the cheapest destination, setting you back a total of $294 (depending on specific travel dates) for both flights. The tool is also great for making meet-up plans with friends (Galentines Day, anyone?) or for family holiday plans. In a statement to USA TODAY Friday, Kayak's vice president of marketing David Solomito said Rendezvous … [Read more...] about For Valentine’s Day, Kayak has perfect tool for long distance couples
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The best and worst airlines for long-haul travel from the UK
It's January which means many of us are booking our holidays to escape the chilly temperatures at home. If you're heading to a far-flung destination, then you're in luck because Which? has just produced a list of the best and worst performing airlines for long-haul travel from the UK. Each year the consumer group conducts a survey of airlines based on customer satisfaction. It recorded 12,459 flying experiences from 7,901 of its members and produced a ranking which takes into account measures such as legroom, seat comfort, punctuality, food & drink, in-flight entertainment, customer service and value for money. Ryanair was name the worst short-haul airline serving UK airports for the sixth year in a row, followed by Thomas Cook Airlines, Wizz Air and Vueling Airlines. Meanwhile the highest scores for airlines making short-haul trips were earned by Aurigny (81%), Swiss Airlines (80%) and Jet2 (75%). Here's how the airlines fair for … [Read more...] about The best and worst airlines for long-haul travel from the UK
Bus company ends long-distance routes, citing market disruption
The Finnish coach transport service Pohjolan Liikenne announced on 26 October that it will stop services on its long-distance express routes connecting several major cities through the country.The bus operator currently operates over 54 departures daily on five different express routes. The most travelled route connects Helsinki and Turku, with 28 departures a day. A soon-to-be cancelled route connecting Helsinki and Kotka also currently features 16 departures a day.The other express routes that will be discontinued connect the cities of Helsinki and Kajaani, Kotka and Tampere, and Rauma and Turku. Pohjolan Liikenne's Managing Director Heikki Alanko says disruption in the bus service market over the last few years has brought several new players to the country's most-travelled long-distance routes and lowered ticket prices significantly."We've tried to improve the situation, but now we have to admit that there is no other alternative. The market doesn't appear to be one in which we can … [Read more...] about Bus company ends long-distance routes, citing market disruption
Mark Wright’s best pal Mario Lopez praises his long distance relationship with Michelle Keegan
MARK Wright’s best pal Mario Lopez has praised his long distance relationship with Michelle Keegan. The couple wed in May 2015 but have spent most of their married life living separately in different countries, after former Towie star Mark, 31, landed a presenting job alongside Mario on entertainment show EXTRA in Los Angeles. Michelle, 31, stars in the latest series of the hit BBC show Our Girl and spends time with her hubby whenever she can. She has ruled out a permanent move to America, but Mario says his friend is coping well so far, telling OK! Magazine: "I think he’s handling it well, for the most part." Mario, 44, and his wife Courtney, 35, have children Gia, seven, and four-year-old son Dominic together. The former Saved By The Bell star is a big fan of fellow actor Michelle and hopes she'll meet his family eventually, adding: "We’ve talked about it. "I’ve met his wife, she’s very sweet – it’s just been tough with our schedules, hers … [Read more...] about Mark Wright’s best pal Mario Lopez praises his long distance relationship with Michelle Keegan
Why Oslo is the best city in Europe for long summer nights
The Norwegian capital has plenty to fill the long days and light nights. Why go now? Long summer days and light nights are cause for celebration, with festivals and parades across the city. Oslo Jazz Festival (oslojazz.com) runs from Aug 12-18, with performances in concert halls, saunas and forest clearings. Connections from the UK with Norwegian (norwegian.com/uk), SAS (flysas.com/en), Ryanair (ryanair.com) British Airways (ba.com) and Finnair (finnair.com). Stay here Sleep with original artwork at fashion-forward The Thief (1) on Landgangen and wake up to glorious views of Oslo’s archipelago. Doubles from 3,890 Norwegian kroner (£362) including breakfast (telegraph.co.uk/tt-oslo/the-thief). Or save without scrimping at Clarion Collection Hotel Folketeateret (2) in an art deco building on Storgata. Doubles from 1,206 Nkr (£112) including a respectable breakfast, afternoon tea and small evening buffet (nordicchoicehotels.com). The Thief Oslo, Norway 8 … [Read more...] about Why Oslo is the best city in Europe for long summer nights