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Portugal has grow to be a darling of tourists, and Jayme Simoes, who has been a advertising and marketing guide for the place, is aware just about almost everything to see and do there. We just lately spoke with him, mainly about the Lisbon region. …
Loading Anything is loading. Nicknamed the “Pearl of the Adriatic,” Dubrovnik, Croatia, blends terracotta vistas with immaculate seaside views together with a perfectly-preserved Aged City that is a UNESCO globe heritage website. Nonetheless, for several, it truly is recognizable for its starring position as the …
The Midwest faces the possibility of holiday tornadoes. And Hurricane Agatha, the season’s first, headed for a stretch of tourist beaches and fishing towns on Mexico’s southern Pacific coast Monday amid warnings of dangerous storm surge.
Evan Vucci – staff, AP
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden visit a memorial at Robb Elementary School to pay their respects to the victims of the mass shooting, Sunday, May 29, 2022, in Uvalde, Texas.
President Joe Biden grieved with the shattered community of Uvalde on Sunday, meeting for three hours with anguished families left behind when a gunman killed 19 schoolchildren and two teachers.
The president was met with chants of “do something” as he departed a church service and responded, “we will.” Biden and his wife, Jill, visited a memorial to those who were slain at Robb Elementary School and attended Mass at a Catholic church. Biden met privately with first responders before flying back to his home in Delaware.
The Justice Department says it’ll review the law enforcement response to the Texas school shooting. It’s an unusual federal look back that’s been prompted by questions about the shifting and at times contradictory information from authorities that have enraged a community in shock and sorrow.
Natacha Pisarenko – staff, AP
A boy holds a Ukrainian flag on a destroyed Russian tank placed as a symbol of war during Kyiv Day celebrations in downtown Kyiv, Ukraine, Sunday, May 29, 2022. Ukraine’s capital celebrates the anniversary of its foundation every last Sunday of May.
Ukraine, Russia battle in the east as Zelenskyy visits front
Russian and Ukrainian troops are trading blows in fierce close-quarter combat in an eastern Ukraine city. Local officials reported Russian forces “storming” the eastern city of Sievierodonetsk on Sunday, a situation that the Ukrainian president described as “indescribably difficult.” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says 90{e9f0aada585b9d73d0d08d3c277fd760092386ec23cac37d50f4b8cd792b062a} of the buildings in Sievierodonetsk have been damaged. The city has emerged as an epicenter of Russia’s quest to conquer Ukraine’s industrial Donbas region. Russia also stepped up efforts to take nearby Lysychansk, where constant shelling was reported. Zelenskyy himself made a rare frontline visit to soldiers in Kharkiv. He declared “I feel boundless pride in our defenders. Every day, risking their lives, they fight for Ukraine’s freedom.”
It’s been another holiday weekend of gas price sticker shocks and flight cancellations. U.S. gas prices in 2022 have reached their highest prices in history. Explore the map above based on AAA data.
Meanwhile, hundreds of flights worldwide were canceled by Sunday evening, adding to the mounting number of scrubbed flights during the busy Memorial Day holiday weekend in the U.S.
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This handout photograph released by Fishtail Air, shows the wreckage of a plane in a gorge in Sanosware in Mustang district close to the mountain town of Jomsom, west of Kathmandu, Nepal, Monday, May 30, 2022. The wreckage of a plane carrying 22 people that disappeared in Nepal’s mountains was found Monday scattered on a mountainside, the army said. There was no word on survivors. (Fishtail Air via AP)
The wreckage of a plane that crashed in Nepal’s mountains has been found, and the bodies of 14 of the 22 people on board have been recovered.
The search of the mountainside crash site was continuing, and there was no word on survivors.
The Tara Air turboprop lost contact with the airport tower Sunday while flying through an area of deep river gorges and mountaintops. It crashed in Sanosware in Mustang district close to the mountain town of Jomsom where it was heading after taking off from the resort town of Pokhara, west of Kathmandu.
The plane’s destination is popular with foreign hikers who trek the mountain trails and with Indian and Nepalese pilgrims who visit the revered Muktinath temple.
Kevin Wolf – freelancer, FR33460 AP
FILE – House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and her husband, Paul Pelosi, pose on the red carpet at the Medallion Ceremony for the 44th Annual Kennedy Center Honors on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, at the Library of Congress in Washington. Authorities say Paul Pelosi was arrested on suspicion of DUI in Northern California, late Saturday, May 28, 2022, in Napa County. He could face charges including driving under the influence. Bail was set at $5,000.
Pelosi’s husband arrested on suspicion of DUI in California
Police records show Paul Pelosi, the 82-year-old husband of U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, has been arrested on suspicion of DUI in Northern California.
An online booking report shows Paul Pelosi was taken into custody late Saturday in Napa County. He could face charges including driving under the influence. Bail was set at $5,000. A spokesperson for Nancy Pelosi says she will not be commenting on this private matter. The House Speaker was in Providence, Rhode Island on Sunday, where she delivered the commencement address at Brown University. Paul and Nancy Pelosi have been married since 1963.
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AFTER two hellish summers of Covid restrictions, a much-needed holiday is one expense hardworking families do not want to jettison – if they can possibly avoid it.
In the second of our Squeeze Team specials, we have tips for spending less on flights, hotels and car hire, plus advice on how to avoid the most common rip-offs when it comes to travel money and more.
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We also bring you a host of ideas for cheaper days out right here in this country.
And we hear from one savvy traveller who saved a bundle on his long-haul hol.
GO LAST WEEK OF AUGUST: Choose the right week to travel and you could save a fortune.
Flight comparison site Skyscanner checks millions of prices daily and its boffins have crunched the numbers to reveal the best time to fly.
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The first two weeks of the school holidays are the most popular time
Delaying a trip until the final week could save you up to 44 per cent.
Prices across all destinations for the first week of the summer holidays average at £429 – but tumble to £241 in the final week.
FLY MIDWEEK: You can also save a fortune by being flexible.
Jetting off on a Saturday is always the most expensive option.
By flying to the US on a Tuesday during the summer holidays instead of a Saturday, a family of four will save on average £380.
Or save an average of £244 by flying to Greece on a Thursday instead of a Saturday.
For those willing to be spontaneous, Skyscanner has an “everywhere” option on its drop-down search list that will reveal the cheapest destinations for your chosen travel dates
CHANGE AIRPORT: It is also worth checking airports you would not normally consider flying from.
Families in the North of England should look at Scottish airports this summer to make the most of the different school holidays.
INCLUDE BAGGAGE COST: Low-cost airlines may have the lowest prices at first glance but if you are travelling as a family and need to add on luggage, costs can skyrocket.
Compare prices with luggage included.
PICK UP THE PHONE: Research by Which? found holidaymakers get a better deal four in five times when they call the hotel direct.
First, do your research by looking on comparison sites such as Kayak and Tripadvisor.
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Then call the hotel to see if it will beat that price.
BOOK HOSTELS OR VILLAS FOR LARGER GROUPS: If you are travelling in a group or have a larger family, consider hostels and apartments as well as hotels.
Hostels are often located very centrally.
You can book an entire dorm to yourself for six or more people so you will not have to share with strangers.
Apartments or even villas booked via Airbnb or Vrbo also offer cheaper ways of travelling with a crowd.
JOIN LOYALTY SCHEMES FOR DISCOUNTS: Many hotel chains have loyalty programmes than are free to join, such as Hilton Honors, InterContinental Hotels’ IHG Rewards Club, Marriott Bonvoy and Best Western Rewards.
Members of these loyalty schemes are more likely to get offered an upgrade upon check-in – or even discounts calling to book.
SHOP AND SAVE ON HOTELS: Tesco Clubcard points can be used to buy rewards vouchers at hotel chains such as Hilton and Mercure, plus Butlins and via hotels.com.
For example, £5 in Clubcard vouchers gets you £15 in hotels.com vouchers.
TRY STUDENT DIGS: For bargain city stays this summer, consider university accommodation. Universityrooms.com has places in more than 30 cities .
With many single rooms, it is good for solo travellers.
CHECK CARD CHARGES: Some banks charge up to £1.50 every time you use debit cards abroad.
Some of the worst offenders include TSB, Lloyds, Halifax and the Bank of Scotland.
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GET A FEE-FREE CARD: You could make major savings by using a debit or credit card that offers fee-free spending.
According to moneysavingexpert.com, the best credit cards to use include Halifax’s Clarity card (with Mastercard) and Barclaycard Rewards card (Visa).
The Barclaycard also offers 0.25 per cent cash back on most spending.
The best debit card for travel, says moneysavingexpert.com, is from the new Chase app-only account.
Its Chase Mastercard offers fee-free spending and cash withdrawals worldwide, plus one per cent cashback for 12 months.
NEVER PAY IN POUNDS: Many hotels, shops and cash machines abroad will ask if you would like to pay in pounds sterling or the local currency.
NEVER choose to pay in pounds.
That allows the retailer to do the currency conversion, often giving you a much worse rate than if your bank back home did the conversion.
ORDER TRAVEL MONEY IN ADVANCE: For travel money, never use airport bureaux de change.
With their captive market, the rates are always terrible.
The best deals can normally be found by ordering money in advance, often online.
TravelMoneyMax is a tool from moneysavingexpert.com that will show you the best places to get cash based on your destination, date of travel and amount you want to exchange.
VISIT FREE MUSEUMS: There are loads of fun things to do and places to visit that will not cost you money, from parks for sunny days to museums and art galleries when the rain comes.
There are free museums all over the country from the Science Museum and Natural History Museum in South London to the National Railway Museum in York and People’s History Museum in Manchester.
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For ideas, see kidsdaysout.co.uk
GET OUTDOORS FOR NOTHING: Kids can let of steam for less by heading to the great outdoors.
The National Trust has free online maps and details of great walks all over the country.
Our forests are a great way to entertain the children without spending a penny.
Play Poohsticks at Ashdown Forest in East Sussex or discover creepy crawlies on the Superworm activity trail at Cannock Chase Forest, West Midlands.
Find your nearest at forestryengland.uk.
TAKE THE TRAIN AND SAVE: Let the train take the strain and you could bag two-for-one entry to a host of top attractions.
Book through National Rail’s daysoutguide.co.uk and you can enjoy discounts on hundreds of attractions.
WEB DEALS AND SHOP SAVINGS: For premium attractions, check out our very own Sun offers or look for deals on websites such as Groupon and Wowcher.
If you have a Tesco Clubcard or collect Nectar points at Sainsbury’s, these can often be converted into tickets for zoos, theme parks and restaurants.
BUSINESS owner Kyle Frank, 26, from London, saved £2,000 on flights for a memorable trip to Bali.
He says: “I saw one-way tickets with stopovers were much cheaper than returns because most people want to fly direct.
“I booked a one-way flight to Bali with a two-day stopover in Qatar. I saw a promotion offering big discounts in a room at a local hotel so I spent two nights there.
“I spent a week in Bali but it was so close to Australia and flights so cheap, I thought it would be silly not to go. I saved money there by staying in hostels and cooking for myself.
“After that, I got a one-way flight back to the UK with a day stopover in Madrid. So I got to spend a day there too.
“Normally flights to those places would add up to well over £3,000 but I got away with paying just £965.
“I’ve travelled this way a number of times since.”