Mike Lally

‘Photos that capture the wonders of our world’: National Geographic reveals the best pictures its photographers took in 2024, from a rare tiger to a penguin leaping off a cliff

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‘Photos that capture the wonders of our world’: National Geographic reveals the best pictures its photographers took in 2024, from a rare tiger to a penguin leaping off a cliff

By TED THORNHILL, MAILONLINE TRAVEL EDITOR Published: 19:03 GMT, 20 November 2024 | Updated: 21:33 GMT, 20 November 2024 Advertisement National Geographic has a reputation for breathtaking imagery – and its latest Pictures of the Year edition shows why. The compelling December 2024 issue includes the ‘most stunning’ images taken by Nat Geo photographers this … Read more

I visited the UK Christmas market named Europe’s most beautiful | UK | Travel

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I visited the UK Christmas market named Europe’s most beautiful | UK | Travel

I was surprised at how little the things on sale interested me though I did find some hidden gems (Image: Getty) It attracts millions of visitors from all over Scotland and further afield every year, and it’s just been crowned the most beautiful Christmas market in Europe. Edinburgh’s famous Christmas market forms part of a … Read more

Coast into the Holidays with Inns of Monterey

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Coast into the Holidays with Inns of Monterey

Casa Munras Garden Hotel and Spa is in the heart of Monterey’s Heritage District. Guests staying one night can enjoy a second night for 50% off. Casa Munras is at 700 Munras Avenue, Monterey, California 93940. (800) 222-2446. www.hotelcasamunras.com. Spindrift Inn boasts a beachfront setting over Monterey Bay with Mediterranean coastal décor. The popular Table for Two Romance … Read more

Delta CEO says Trump regulation stance could be ‘breath of fresh air’

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Delta CEO says Trump regulation stance could be ‘breath of fresh air’

Ed Bastian, chief executive officer of Delta Air Lines Inc., during an interview in New York, US, on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. Jeenah Moon | Bloomberg | Getty Images Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian said the Trump administration’s approach to regulation could be a “breath of fresh air.” Speaking to reporters ahead of Delta’s … Read more

I’m a travel expert – the four steps you need to take to mosquito-proof your holiday

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I’m a travel expert – the four steps you need to take to mosquito-proof your holiday

GETTING bitten by a mosquito can ruin any holiday – especially if the bites flare up and get infected. They’re sore and itchy and can stop you from really enjoying yourself when you’re meant to be having a break away. 4 Travel professional Leanne Rees has shared her four-step method to avoid getting bitten by mosquitosCredit: SUPPLIED … Read more

Move over Munich: Europe’s cheapest Christmas market breaks revealed – and it’s the Baltic states leading the way

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Move over Munich: Europe’s cheapest Christmas market breaks revealed – and it’s the Baltic states leading the way

Move over Munich, Cologne and Salzburg, the best-value Christmas market breaks are to be found in the Baltic states and as you move deeper into Central and Eastern Europe. Christmas markets may have originated in Germany and Austria in the late middle ages, but these days they’re all over the continent and for cheap festive … Read more

The Greek island that ‘could be ruined’ to save Mykonos | Travel News | Travel

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The Greek island that ‘could be ruined’ to save Mykonos | Travel News | Travel

Amorgos, one of the most pristine and least commercialised islands in the Cyclades, is at the centre of a growing debate over a proposal to build a cruise terminal in its small port town of Katapola. Advocates argue that the terminal will help alleviate the overwhelming crowds descending on Mykonos and Santorini, but opponents warn … Read more

Los Cabos Tourism Launches Kind Traveler’s Every Stay Gives Back Responsible Tourism Program

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Los Cabos Tourism Launches Kind Traveler’s Every Stay Gives Back Responsible Tourism Program

Hotels, Villas & Charity Partners in the Destination Unite to Champion Community, Environmental and Animal Causes efforts that benefit the local economy LOS CABOS, Mexico, Nov. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — With the season of giving upon us and as part of an ongoing commitment to responsible tourism, Los Cabos is thrilled to announce its partnership with … Read more

Delta forecasts sales growth in 2025 thanks to ‘resilient economy’

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Delta forecasts sales growth in 2025 thanks to ‘resilient economy’

A Delta aircraft at the airline’s hangar in Atlanta Leslie Josephs/CNBC Delta Air Lines on Wednesday said sales would grow in 2025, citing a “resilient economy” for strong travel demand and credit card spending, especially for higher-end offerings. It also said it expects to grow earnings in the coming years. Delta forecast revenue growth in … Read more