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I toured the 600-room hotel with a pool and gym that American built exclusively for its employees — see inside Skyview 6

Complete with heaps of amenities, the $250 million "Skyview 6" is a mini-city exclusive to American Airlines employees traveling for company business.

I caught a Ryanair flight and saw so many people making a £46 mistake

Ryanair passenger, Emily Chaplin, has issued a warning about the airline's strict baggage policies after witnessing dozens of travellers being forced to cough up £46 before boarding a flight.

The beauty of spring around the world

Springtime is here. It's an underrated season, with clear skies, blooming flowers, and that exciting buildup to summer. Why not get pumped for the season by seeing just how sensational spring looks like around the world? Click on to see the beauty of spring across the globe.

Deadly Legends: 15 Famous Pirates Who Ruled the High Seas

10 Places You can See Bisons In The USA

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Notions and necessities: From fairy-tree gin to street parties, sculpture and floral displays, it’s all here

NECESSITY Festival of friendship Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown (dlr) County Council is hosting its annual Festival of Inclusion, which runs until May 26 — an opportunity to celebrate social inclusion initiatives. This year’s theme is Building Friendships in the Community. The programme includes activities, exhibitions, performances, talks, coffee mornings...

Shapps orders urgent review to find aircraft for paratroopers to mark D-Day

Plans for a mass parachute drop as part of the 80th anniversary events have been scaled back.

30 mesmerising castles you can actually stay in

Get the royal treatment in one of these impressive chateâus...

The Grande Dames of country music

The most dangerous (and the safest) countries for female travelers

In an attempt to determine which countries are the most dangerous for female travelers, husband and wife journalists Asher and Lyric Fergusson studied and ranked the 50 most popular countries amongst tourists. The data was compiled using sources ranging from the 2018 Gallup World Poll to Equal Measures 2030's Gender Advocates Data Hub. The Fergusson's Women’s Danger Index ranked each country based on eight factors: street safety for women, intentional homicide of women, non-partner sexual violence, intimate partner sexual violence, legal discrimination, global gender gap, gender inequality index, and violence against women attitudes. Using these metrics, their list of the 20 most dangerous countries for women emerges. Intrigued? Take a look at their findings by clicking through the following gallery.

Three Spanish tourists shot dead by gunmen in central Afghanistan

Three Spanish tourists shot dead by gunmen in central Afghanistan - Afghan interior ministry spokesperson says four people arrested in connection with attack

SF is more dangerous than Colombia or Brazil, says Google employee

Google worker Sam Padilla visited San Francisco from Austin and was stunned to find the city overrun with drug users and struggling homeless people.

Underrated US Destinations for May and June

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Airport View Hotel near Lusk does deal with council to provide accommodation for 200 homeless people

Local authorities have agreed terms to use a 40-bed hotel in north Dublin to provide emergency accommodation for homeless families. Dublin City Council led the negotiations with the owners of the Airport View Hotel at Blakes Cross, close to Lusk in north Dublin on behalf of the Dublin Region Homeless Executive (DRHE), the body responsible for sourc...

Eco-warriors cause chaos by gluing themselves to Munich Airport runway

Six climate activists from Last Generation caused chaos at Munich Airport on Saturday after gluing themselves to the runway, which resulted in 60 flights being cancelled and 14 arrivals diverted.

NYC singles told to DITCH dating apps and walk on West Side Highway

NYC singles are being told to ditch the dating apps this summer and simply walk to the West Side Highway to find the city's hottest men and women in the wild.

The greatest discoveries and advancements in the history of astronomy

For as long as humans have walked the Earth, the great endless sky and the countless stars that fill it have left us in a state of awe-inspired wonderment. Similarly, the study and exploration of space have been a priority for humankind for millennia. From the ancient Assyrians and Greeks, to the greatest minds of the Renaissance, and up to the billionaire space explorers of the 21st century, incredible amounts of time and effort have gone into better understanding our celestial surroundings. And yet, despite all of the great strides that have been made to understand the great beyond, it's estimated that 95% of the universe is still undiscovered. Click through the gallery to learn about some of the greatest discoveries of astronomy and our universe.

Northern Lights: How to watch spectacular aurora borealis as lights could soon return

Britain could be treated to the Northern Lights again very soon thanks to a period of high solar activity known as the solar maximum - the Mirror explains everything you need to know

Obituary: Don Street, world-famous sailor, writer and submariner who split his time between Cork and the Caribbean

Donald Street, who has died aged 93, was a world-renowned sailor, writer and former US Navy submariner who split his long life on the water between the Caribbean and Glandore, West Cork. Home was “wherever the anchor is down”, he wrote, and such was his passion for sailing that he was busy preparing his classic Dragon yacht, Gypsy, for this summer ...

The 10 holiday destinations most used by cybercriminals to trick Brits

Experts from McAfee have revealed the 10 holiday destinations most used by cybercriminals to entice unsuspecting British holidaymakers.

20 ways to stay sane while self-isolating

As of this writing, coronavirus cases have been reported in at least 214 countries around the world. Many cities and countries have reinstated restrictions on people’s movement to slow the spread of the virus, closing schools, encouraging companies to allow employees to work from home, “practise social distancing” or even “shelter in place” for the foreseeable future. How can you boost your own and others’ morale while stuck at home? Here are a few ideas.

43 of the world’s most colourful places

We take a tour of the world's most colourful destinations to visit this year.

Fury as French 'remove' Britain's Union Jack from D-Day display

Pictures from previous years show flag bunting depicting all the nations involved in the Allied resistance to the Nazis adorning the streets of the charming town of Carentan.

Eerie video shows once thriving tourist island completely deserted

Footage of Magnetic Island, 20 minutes from Townsville, revealed a distinct lack of tourists despite the April-May window usually being popular with those seeking warmth.

The world's most breathtaking hot air balloon rides

Hot air ballooning is the ideal way to get the best views on planet Earth, and here we reveal the best rides for a truly serene experience.

Doomed architecture: London's greatest unbuilt buildings include a glowing pod and a giant glass pyramid

Doomed architecture: London's greatest unbuilt buildings include a glowing pod and a giant glass pyramid - Here are the amazing London building projects that were never meant to be, or just too over-the-top to even begin to be affordable

These Garden Arches Can Transform Your Backyard Into a Beautiful Oasis

Adding visual interest to your outdoor space has never been easier.

Revealed: How Monty nearly gave away the date of D-Day landings

It was one of the most closely guarded secrets of the Second World War – the date when the Allied forces would land on the beaches of northern France and begin the liberation of mainland Europe. But it has emerged that the top secret plans were almost thrown into disarray when Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery, of all people, accidentally let the ca...

Northern Lights set to return as top stargazing spot in UK revealed - full list of areas

Brits could be treated to views of the spectacular Northern Lights again in just a matter of days - and the very best places to gaze at the night in the UK have been revealed

Five things to do when planning a dental trip to Budapest this summer

. Travel has long been associated with relaxation, sun holidays, new experiences and creating long-lasting memories. But in recent years, there has been a rise in a new type of travel trend – dental tourism. Dental tourism has become increasingly popular, with plenty of benefits, the most obvious benefit being that dental care can be more affordabl...

10 Essential Everglades Experiences You Won't Want to Miss

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How wild swimming puts you at risk of a raft of waterborne diseases

It sounded like good news for wild swimmers. Last week, 27 new river bathing sites were added to the map of the UK's coastal and inland waterways deemed safe for use.

Businesses demand water company 'bear full cost' of Brixham poisoning

Seaside B&Bs and self-catering cottages in the south Devon town are facing a wave of cancellations from holidaymakers fearful of exposing their families to the parasite.

Russia just discovered the world’s largest oil reserve

Why going green is not just good for the planet, it’s also good for hotels’ bottom line

Ireland has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 and all business sectors must be cognisant of this and integrate sustainability into their strategic planning. Individual customers are also placing greater emphasis on environmental considerations and are increasingly choosing products and services with environmental credentials, with a...

Here's where you should travel this summer, according to your zodiac sign

I’m passionate about the future of Glasgow School of Art’s glorious Mackintosh building, not just its past

My call last week for a more vigorous approach to restoring the Mackintosh building at the Glasgow School of Art received an almost entirely positive response from readers, who shared my dismay at the slow progress in restoring this fire-ravaged marvel. There were, though, one or two dissenting voices, who accused me of “excessive sentiment” and asked whether the desire to rebuild the building has “got anything to do with what art might be,...

You've been pronouncing your holiday destination all wrong! Fifty of the most commonly mispronounced places around the world, from Mousehole to Phuket via Saskatchewan

It's the sting in the tail. You've remembered all your essentials, but arrive at your holiday destination and get funny looks from the locals because you can't pronounce it. Read on for help...

9 Best backpacks for your summer 2024 travels, festivals and for days out with friends

With festivals and holidays on the horizon, backpacks are the perfect hands-free item to help keep your belongings safe - here are some of our favourites on the high street currently...

Plus-size travel influencer who wants free extra seats for fat fliers says airport worker refused to push her up jet bridge in wheelchair because of her size - and forced her into walk that left her wheezing for oxygen

A plus-size travel influencer has claimed she was discriminated against by an airport employee who refused to push her in a wheelchair because of her weight.

Scientists reveal when Brits could see the Northern Lights again - and it's soon

We may see them again in as soon as two weeks.

Best places to live in the US revealed

Out of all 50 states, and an estimated 35,000 cities and towns in the country, a town in the Garden State has been crowned the best place to live in the U.S.

The amazing red carpet of 'Furiosa' at Cannes 2024

Heading to Milan? These Are the 21 Travel Essentials to Pack

Don’t leave the house without these jet-setter must-haves.

What’s on TV tonight – D-Day: The Unseen Footage, A Celebration for Pentecost, and more

Sunday 19 May D-Day: The Unseen Footage Channel 5, 9pm As the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings approaches on June 6, this documentary tells us what happened next in Operation Overlord, which involved more than two million Allied troops. It recounts the Battle of Normandy, when soldiers from the UK, US and Canada left the beaches and moved inl...

10 Stylish and Equally Comfortable Airport Looks for Your Next Trip

Look and feel great the next time you travel!

The 20 Best Luggage Brands Worth Investing In

From Samsonite to Rimowa, Tumi to Away—here's what you need to know about each one.

Botanists are scouring the US-Mexico border to document a forgotten ecosystem split by a giant wall

Botanists are scouring the US-Mexico border to document a forgotten ecosystem split by a giant wall - Botanists and citizen scientists armed with the iNaturalist app on their smartphones are recording the biodiversity along the U.S.-Mexico border

Children asked to remember D-Day sacrifice ahead of 80th anniversary of landings

There are fears that the events of the Second World War could be forgotten unless more is done to engage younger generations.

Enigmatic art at SETU campus as students showcase their work

Paintings, sculptures, installations, and performance art were on display at South East Technological University’s (SETU) Hill Street campus last week as second year art students opened their exhibition. Entitled Enigma, the exhibition was a result of a six-week project which saw students delve deep into the works of contemporary and historical art...