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THE Swipeable app lets you post panoramas and 360°photos on Instagram, is now available on the App Store a new photo editing app that lets you easily share panoramas and 360° photos as swipeable carousel posts on Instagram.

Swipeable is tailor-made for Instagram users, just pick up your panorama and the app does the rest. Its neat, simple and intuitive user interface navigates you in photo sharing. Swipeable automatically divides your panorama into square pieces. You will be able to share the photo with the coolest new Instagram feature - Multiple Photos. Apply a single filter on everything and a single caption and location as well as likes and comments will apply to the whole post. Friends can swipe back and forth to explore your journey.

Swipeable is available for FREE globally. It's currently available for iOS devices in Apple's App Store.

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Transform your body, mind and soul at Hidden Dragon Lodge

OPENED in 2009, Hidden Dragon is a privately-owned alpine lodge and spa situated in Veysonnaz, the heart of Les 4 Vallées, #Switzerland. Perched at 1500m, this secluded mountain retreat offers panoramic views over the Rhone Valley.

For the first time ever the ultra-luxurious lodge will be available to hire during summer for private groups, corporate bookings and events. A programme of travel packages has been launched under the theme "Summertime Samadhi". Samadhi, the Buddhist concept of bliss, will be the focus for guests booking a summer package.

Created for a unique tribe of alpine adventurers, explorers, dreamers, yogis, nature lovers, foodies and free spirits, the Summertime Samadhi packages provide the perfect transformative travel experience for people looking to improve their quality of life.

Package themes include holistic health coaching, wellness, yoga, fitness and weight-loss bootcamps, digital detox, family fun, alpine sports, food, music and more. Guests also have the option to tailor-make their own experience or retreat.

www.hidden-dragon.com.

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Win a DNA Journey

LAST year, travel site momondo launched The DNA Journey an award-winning film and project that garnered over 300 million views across different platforms worldwide.

Now momondo is offering Brits another chance to uncover their own ancestry and discover their DNA origins.

From the 5th April 2017, momondo will run a four-week #competition to win one of 30 DNA kits, participants will enter by writing a short brief about how they will open up the world through travel.

And one lucky Brit will win a DNA Journey worth 1300 GBP to visit countries or regions found in their DNA.

www.momondo.co.uk/letsopenourworld/dna

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London Gatwick’s only direct flights to Seattle and Denver

NORWEGIAN is continuing its transatlantic expansion by launching two new routes from London Gatwick to Seattle and Denver on sale now from £199 at www.norwegian.com/uk

More than 125,000 seats are available on Norwegian’s first route to America’s Pacific Northwest and the only route from Gatwick to Denver. With affordable fares and convenient schedules, Norwegian will give cost-conscious business and leisure travellers more affordable choices for #travel to the #USA.

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23 newly discovered caves in Ha Long Bay to be named

THE 23 caves have been added to the system of local caves following a field survey at Ha Long and Bai Tu Long Bays in late 2015. The caves, together with 30 saltwater lakes, will be soon opened to tourists. Ha Long and Bai Tu Long Bays are home to 59 caves, including 23 new discoveries, of which 19 are greeting tourists.

Ha Long Bay, which spans 1,553 square kilometres and houses 1,969 islands of various sizes, was twice recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994 and 2000. Together with the neighbouring Bai Tu Long Bay, they form a tourism complex with thousands of islands, considered among the most valuable biological and geographical assets of the country and the world.

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Picture Credit: Nathan O'Nions 50523792@N03/14479294904 Ha Long Bay, Vietnam via photopin

On the rails . . .

EUROTUNNEL welcomed the 25 millionth truck to use its Le Shuttle Freight service on the 17th March since the service began on 25 July 1994. 

This 25 millionth truck, from the fleet operated by UPS, the express courier specialist, was carrying packages from Germany, many containing items such as clothing, shoes or electronics purchased the previous day via the Internet. 

The rapid growth in e-commerce, between 20-30% per annum, shows how essential the Channel Tunnel has become in the transport and logistics infrastructure linking the United Kingdom to continental Europe. Approximately one million e-commerce packages transit via the Channel Tunnel every day.

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Norwegian Cruise Line's first purpose-built ship for the Chinese market

NORWEGIAN Joy, soon to be Norwegian Cruise Line's first cruise ship custom designed for China has been floated out in Papenburg, Germany.  The 3,850 passenger vessel has very distinctive hull artwork designed by Chinese artist Tan Ping.

Arriving in Summer 2017 with home ports in Shanghai and Beijing (Tianjin), Norwegian Joy will be Norwegian Cruise Line's first purpose-built ship for the Chinese market and designed to deliver on the promise that guests will enjoy 'First Class at Sea’ experiences.

Norwegian Joy will offer engaging and innovative activities including a first at sea two-level competitive racetrack, an open-air laser tag course, thrilling simulator rides and interactive video walls at the Galaxy Pavilion as well as hover craft bumper cars, a state-of-the-art racing simulator and two multi-story waterslides. In addition, Norwegian Joy will house a tranquil open space park as well as the line's largest upscale shopping district, complete with everything from exceptional duty-free shops to world-renowned global luxury brands.

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