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Wednesday June 01, 2016 |
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DestinationsRowdy and Bawdy, New Orleans is a Party for Families TooSometimes rowdy parades, random eruptions of jazz and traffic jams involving cross-dressing belles on the way to a Krewe ball are just what a family vacation calls for. It is this unapologetic sass, in fact, that makes children fall head over heels in love with New Orleans… 48 Hours in Bordeaux Following the meticulous 15-year renovation of its magnificent, Unesco-listed 18th-century centre city and the launch of a sleek new tramway system – cars are painted a jaunty forest green, median strips are turfed – Bordeaux inaugurates the £65m La Cité du Vin (1) (laciteduvin.com) today. Designed by Paris-based architectural firm XTU, the swirling gold, aluminium and glass building on the banks of the Garonne River north of the city’s historic heart aspires to be the world’s largest cultural centre devoted to wine…  Tours and ActivitiesLas Vegas: Say goodbye to mermaids, deep-fried Twinkies on Fremont StreetThree downtown Las Vegas landmarks are closing, including the first casino to ever receive a gaming permit in Sin City… Hidden Gems of Central Park You could spend a whole week exploring Central Park’s 843 acres of green lawns, cultivated gardens and man-made lochs - and you’d still miss out on the secret spots that we locals have come to love. Here, Chelsea Stuart reveals where to track them down… Jennifer Fisher's Family-Friendly Guide to Aspen The jewelry designer takes us to her favorite places for a mid-mountain lunch, gluten-free desserts, and designer shopping while in town…  CruiseMSC Cruises Announces Second Exclusive Island ResortMSC Cruises has created an exclusive "beach oasis" for passengers on Dubai and Abu Dhabi cruises from this winter. The 1.5 mile long stretch of land on the natural island of Sir Bani Yas, just off the southwest coast of Abu Dhabi, features hundreds of palm trees, shaded cabanas and more than 2,000 sunbeds across 387,500 square feet of beaches. It is MSC's second exclusive island development -- last year the line announced plans to create Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve in the Bahamas… New Disney cruises to take in coastal Canada Fans of Disney Cruise Line can look forward to new itineraries along Canada's eastern coast in 2017. Disney on Tuesday said the 1,754-passenger Disney Magic would operate a seven-night voyage from New York on Oct. 21, 2017 that includes a stop at Canada's Prince Edward Island -- a new destination for the line…  TransportationAre outrageous airline fees going buh-bye?Airline fees aren't disappearing anytime soon, but the most ridiculous of them may be headed for the emergency exits. By "ridiculous" I mean United Airlines' $50 processing fee for tickets refunded to passengers after unplanned events such as jury duty, illness or death. Or Delta Air Lines' $25 fee for booking a ticket by phone… POP: The low-cost airline that gives away its profits (and serves free food) A new “socially responsible” low-cost airline that plans to give more than half of its profits to charity hopes to launch this year offering cheap flights from Stansted to India. POP, which stands for People over Profit, wants to give its passengers the opportunity to select the “community causes” they wish to support when booking tickets… Ben Gurion: the world's most secure airport? As security concerns mount at international airports, more security officials are turning to Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion International Airport to understand what it does differently…  LodgingYou Can Spend the Night in Princess Diana's Childhood HomeIt was recently announced that Althrop, Princess Diana's childhood home and final resting place, will open to overnight visitors a number of dates in an effort to raise money for the Whole Child International charity… Four Seasons Hotel Sydney reveals its most popular room service items For many of us, the ultimate indulgence while on holiday is ordering room service. The luxury of staying in your pyjamas and having a meal brought to your room on a silver tray while lounging in your huge hotel bed in front of a good movie. Bliss… Other and OddHairspray on your map and more: Four vacation hacks you can use right nowDon't let a petty problem ruin your vacation. In his new book, Last-Minute Travel Secrets, author Joey Green shares more than 100 clever - and tested - travel hacks to make any kind of trip more enjoyable. Here are just a few of his tricks… So you're lost in the wilderness - these tips could save your life Celebrated adventure writer Mark Jenkins on what it takes to survive if ever you find yourself lost in the wild - and it all starts with a map and compass… Today in HistoryCNN LaunchesOn this day in 1980, the Cable News Network, CNN, launched at 5:00 PM EST. The channel's innovations, especially its 24-hour continuous news broadcast, would set a precedent for news in the decades to come… Point-to-Point
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