With billionaires calling on 24/7 travel concierges to curate everything from snorkelling with Beluga whales in Antarctica to private island hopping, travel for the super-rich has upped its game. We’ve connected with some of the world’s top luxury experts to find out how the 1% (or, given the expense involved, 0.1%) spend their time off. Anthony Lassman, the co-founder of luxury travel curator Nota Bene (which organizes exclusive trips for a cache of ultra-wealthy clients) has spotted a rise in travellers who want to explore some of the world’s most remote locations, rather than just sit on a beach. “We’re finding out more people want adventure and lifetime experiences to create those extraordinary memories. People are pushing the boundaries to where they travel, a lot more than they did 10 years ago” he says. “Some people are motivated by things that interest them like sports or art, others just want exhilarating … [Read more...] about Luxury holidays: From space travel to diamond safaris
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Retailers reveal the bestselling products of Black Friday 2018
Black Friday is well and truly underway, and now some of the UK's top retailers have revealed the products shoppers are going wild for. Tech and gadgets are all performing strongly, and Amazon has revealed that the All-new Echo Dot (3rd Gen) - Smart speaker with Alexa and the Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HD with All-New Alexa Voice Remote are among its tops sellers for Black Friday 2018. Velvet sofas are bang on trend so it's no surprise that a luxurious orange three-seater with more than £300 off is one of Habitat's top sellers today. Halfords has also revealed its top ten, including a men’s mountain bike with £170 off, while Escentual.com is selling out of a Acqua di Parma Blu Mediterraneo Fico di Amalfi gift set. At Carphone Warehouse, the Samsung Galaxy S9 and Apple iPhone XR were the biggest sellers of the annual shopping extravaganza. According to retail sales aggregator LovetheSales.com, a massive … [Read more...] about Retailers reveal the bestselling products of Black Friday 2018
30 brilliant things to do with the kids this October half-term
It may seem like they've only been back in the classroom for five minutes, but next week the kids break up again for the October half term. But fear not, there are plenty of ways to keep them entertained, with everything from special Halloween events, to treasure hunts and pumpkin festivals, there is something for everyone, and some of them are completely free. You can even find places to pick your own pumpkins, all within an hour's drive of Hull. Here parenting reporter Joanna Lovell looks at what you can do during the break from school to keep the kids happy. 1) Back to Ours events, Hull There's an action-packed programme of family events running throughout the October half term. Visit the Back to Ours website to find out more. 2) National Railway Museum, York All the events at the National Railway Museum are free. This October half term, the Future Engineers event returns for a third year, promising a series of hands-on activities and shows for the whole family. Visitors will be … [Read more...] about 30 brilliant things to do with the kids this October half-term
20 best multi-generational holidays for parents, grandparents and kids
Maybe it’s our changing lifestyles. Maybe it’s just a fad. But when I read research by Viking Cruises claiming almost 20pc of over-65s are taking regular holidays with their adult kids and grandchildren, I wasn’t surprised. To me, ‘3G’ holidays are a no-brainer. You can split costs, share childcare and get priceless bonding time — as a group, and one-on-one. Of course, there’s plenty of potential for dysfunction, too (Christmas, anyone?). That’s why you need to spend time finding the right space, discuss everyone’s expectations before you go, and book well in advance. I hope these tips help you make a start. — Pól Ó Conghaile 1. Parknasilla Where: Sneem, Co Kerry Why: With two-bedroom lodges, three-bedroom villas and seaview rooms in the main hotel, Parknasilla offers great choice to family groups of all ages and budgets, complete with access to the resort’s excellent facilities for drinks receptions and … [Read more...] about 20 best multi-generational holidays for parents, grandparents and kids
Full transcript: “Face the Nation” on July 1, 2018
Read more transcripts from Face the Nation here. MARGARET BRENNAN, CBS NEWS: It's Sunday, July 1. I'm Margaret Brennan. And this is FACE THE NATION. A seat on the Supreme Court comes open. President Trump gets the chance to solidify a conservative majority on the country's top court, which may shape American law for decades to come. (BEGIN VIDEO CLIP) DONALD TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES: The most important decision a president can make is the picking of United States Supreme Court justices, if you're lucky enough to do that. (END VIDEO CLIP) BRENNAN: Who will replace retiring Justice Anthony Kennedy? And do Democrats have any option to block the president's pick? We will hear from two senators, Connecticut Democrat Richard Blumenthal and Pennsylvania Republican Pat Toomey on the looming Supreme Court seat and more. Plus, as President Trump prepares for a face-to-face meeting this month with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, we will talk with the president's … [Read more...] about Full transcript: “Face the Nation” on July 1, 2018