Two passengers on a cruise from Miami to the UK were found to be carrying over 100 bags of marijuana, a Department of Homeland Security affidavit says.
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Riviera Travel will star in two episodes of ‘Cruising with Susan Calman’ airing on January 26 and February 2 on British television network, Channel 5.
Reaching a regular audience of 1 million, viewers will see comedian, writer, and presenter, Susan Calman, set sail along the Douro River on board MS Douro Elegance, visiting Porto, Mateus Palace, Salamanca, and Almeida.
Phil Hullah, Chief Executive of Riviera Travel, said: "It was a pleasure to welcome Susan and her team onboard.
The Douro is consistently popular with UK holidaymakers, and we can’t wait for viewers to see why it’s so appealing."
Two passengers on a cruise from Miami to the UK were found to be carrying over 100 bags of marijuana, a Department of Homeland Security affidavit says.
If you’ve ever dreamed of getting lost in a whimsical work of art or sleeping in a fairyland, your dream can come true at the The Kelsey Montague Art Experience, also known as the Gulch Wings Home. It’s an Airbnb unlike any other, and it’s the brainchild of Kelsey and Courtney Montague who are sisters and business partners in the venture.
During February, Jamaica comes alive with the sound of reggae, in a celebration of all things related to the music genre intrinsic to the island’s vibrant culture. From Reggae Month festival to Bob Marley’s Birthday, and the premiere of the Bob Marley: One Love biopic on 14th February, there is no better time for travellers to retrace the footsteps of the reggae royalty to forge a deeper connection with his story.
This series of articles about credit cards, points and miles, and budgeting for travel is brought to you in partnership with The Points Guy.
If you visit the flat fenlands of Cambridgeshire on a clear day, and walk along the ruler-lined channels and droves, you might – if you’re lucky – see a freight train pulling itself out of the horizon like a conjuror’s endless scarf. Stand and watch, as long as you can. The train traces the top of the level land, wagon by coloured wagon, until the whole distance is trimmed with its purpose. Your attention will drift off, and drift back in, and that train will still be there, streaming along. And even when you can no longer hear its roar – when the wind’s slap of silence takes over your ears again – you’ll still be able to see the freight carriages, taking their time to vanish from that bare landscape.
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Hundreds of passengers ended up hundreds of miles away from their destinations as planes were caught in a storm across the UK and Ireland on Sunday.
A Victorian favourite once billed as the ‘Queen of Welsh resorts’, Llandudno has kept much of the charm that made it so popular. The curving promenade framing Llandudno Bay, the aroma of fish and chips wafting in the air, pastel-coloured art deco houses lining the seafront and old-fashioned amusements on Llandudno Pier all combine to deliver a quintessential British seaside break. The town also serves as gateway to a wealth of natural attractions in Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park and water-based adventures in Colwyn Bay. And a stay in Llandudno can be combined with a trip to Conwy, across the river of the same name, which has a mighty castle and Britain’s smallest house.
A woman who said she was diagnosed with breast cancer after stealing artifacts from Pompeii said she hadn't' known about "the curse," referencing a myth that stealing from the site brings bad luck.
Luxury cruise expert Mundy Cruising has launched an extraordinary programme, The Ultimate Luxury Cruise, which combines iconic destinations, amazing travel experiences and superlative accommodations to create a 105-day journey, departing Tokyo on 14th April 2025 and finishing in Dubrovnik on 26th July 2025. Customer research at the top end of the market by Mundy Cruising has revealed a range of travel trends and priorities for its discerning client base, including longer trips, slow travel, iconic experiences, bucket list destinations and a desire to return to gentler (and arguably Pre-Covid) times.
China is addressing the bottlenecks that have restricted outbound travel from the country. But the enthusiasm among Chinese travelers to visit the U.S. is diminishing, according to the latest survey from China Trading Desk, a marketing technology company.
In the cruise industry, January through March is considered “wave season,” a time when cruise lines offer promotions, incentives and, often, their best deals of the year. Whether you’re a seasoned cruiser or a newbie, it’s a smart time to book trips.