Iconic London Taxis on the Runway at Heathrow

BRITISH Airways has introduced a brand new and environmentally-friendly electric cab service at its #Heathrow home, giving customers the opportunity to experience travelling in a legendary London taxi without leaving the airport. The London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC) taxi features WiFi, phone, laptop and USB charging and a panoramic roof – great for plane spotting.

The taxis will join British Airways’ fleet of chauffeur-driven executive vehicles, to drive premium customers at risk of missing their connecting flight to meet their next aircraft. Customers are met by the driver at the aircraft side and are driven directly to the aircraft side of their onward flight. With every ride completely free of charge, there’s no need for customers to reach for their wallets.


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No coupon required: discounts on dining in Miami

GONE are the days of paying for coupons. dinely, a restaurant discount application announced its official launch in Miami available for iOS and Android.

dinely features over 40 restaurants in the #Miami area giving offers up to 50% off the entire restaurant bill, including alcohol, just by booking through its platform at absolutely no cost.

The two best parts for the user besides it being free? You don’t even have to show a coupon. And the discounts cover your entire bill. That means drinks, meals, appetizers, and desserts are all included in your percentage off which ranges from 10-50%.


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Sail for Free

BOOK any seven-night Fiji cruise and receive three nights free with small ship cruise specialists, Captain Cook Cruises Fiji’s, annual ‘Three Nights Free Sail’. Offering savings of up to AUD$2100 per person this deal is on sale until 28 February 2019 with travel valid until 31 March 2020 including school holidays. 

Captain Cook Cruises Fiji’s seven-night itineraries include the Mamanuca and Yasawa Islands cruise which departs every Tuesday and Saturday and the 4 Cultures Discovery cruise and Colonial Discovery cruise which depart once a month on alternate months.

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Barcelona opens its doors

BARCELONA invites you to visit all of its architectural to observe, understand and question the value architecture and its relation to Catalan society and culture with 48 H Open House Barcelona. The festival opens in the first week of October. This event is free for all and will include guided tours, information guides for visitors to explain each of the houses they’re visiting.

Some of the houses include famous landmarks like Casa Vicens, el Mercat de Sant Antoni, while there are also some lesser known sites in the ten other neighborhoods of #Barcelona. Mark your calendars for 27 & 28 October 2018. The event promises visitors an appreciation of the value of good architecture and urbanism, opening over 200 great buildings of different styles, forms, and sizes to the public.

The program is built around the broad network of buildings that will open their doors to the public and it is set within the six Barcelona boroughs (Barcelona, Santa Coloma de Gramenet, Vilassar de Dalt, Sant Joan Despí, Badalona and L’Hospitalet de Llobregat). 

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Must need apps for travellers

TRAVELLING for work or pleasure? There are certain apps you just need to have to make life that little bit more stress-free try these 7 must-have apps and they're all free!

Google Translate - if you travel overseas, you may find yourself in a situation where you do not understand the local language.

XE Currency - convert between any two currencies in the world.

WiFi Map - when traveling, it is not uncommon to need a WiFi connection, especially if you find yourself outside your cell coverage area. This is why you need WiFi Map, which will not only show you public hotspots nearby, it will also provide you the passwords for these hotspots.

Tripit - not only can you track what you are supposed to be doing and where you are supposed to be, but you do not even have to enter this information directly into the app. The app can import your itineraries from confirmation emails. Best of all, you do not even have to be online to use it.

Triposo lets you discover hotels, restaurants and things to do in more than 50,000 locations worldwide.

Sit or Squat - an app which will help you find a bathroom no matter where you are.

American Red Cross First Aid - an app, which will let you know what to do if an emergency happens. It even comes with videos to instruct you.

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Celebrate the Summer Solstice in Times Square

THE Times Square Alliance today announced the return of Solstice in Times Square: Mind Over Madness Yoga, presented by Aerie – a day of free yoga classes to celebrate the longest day of the year and beginning of the summer season – on Thursday, June 21st. 

Yogis of every skill level will have the opportunity to participate in seven free yoga sessions throughout the day on June 21st and visit the Yoga Village between 44th & 45th Streets, which will feature booths, giveaways, and activities. Aerie is bringing fun, freebies and treats to Yoga Village all day long.

www.TimesSquareNYC.org/Solstice


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Up in the air . . .

IT is tradition for Overseas Filipinos to bring food or gifts, known as ‘pasalubongs’, from their destinations to their families and friends back home. Many Filipinos ship a ‘balikabayan’ box filled with gifts several days ahead of special occasions or ahead of their travel to the Philippines and wait for 30 to 60 days for the box to arrive.

Philippines’ largest carrier, Cebu Pacific (CEB), once again offers 25 kilograms of additional free baggage allowance to UAE residents travelling from Dubai to Manila. Starting March 1 until Nov 30, 2018, all passengers originating from Dubai travelling to Manila with pre-purchased baggage allowance of 40 kilograms will be receiving additional 25 kilograms baggage allowance, free-of-charge at check in.

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Kids Go Free in San Diego

FOR the 6th Year in a Row, Families Can Enjoy Special Deals at #SanDiego Hotels, Attractions, Restaurants, Arts and Culture Venues and More

During the entire month of October 2017, more than 100 San Diego hotels, restaurants, attractions, museums and transportation companies will offer families with children money-saving deals, so they can enjoy San Diego without emptying their wallets. “Kids Free San Diego” provides families an opportunity to save during budget-conscious times with a variety of unique “kids free” incentives, ranging from complimentary attraction admission to meals, welcome amenities at area hotels and much more.

Consistently rated one of the top family destinations in North America, San Diego is home to world-class family attractions, a rich arts and culture scene, delicious Cali-Baja cuisine and popular activities like whale watching, golfing, surfing and kayaking. In October, after the summer beach crowds diminish, visitors to San Diego can relish in the region’s sunny weather and warm temperatures and enjoy a number of fun-filled fall activities for the whole family. Below are highlights of the 6th annual “Kids Free San Diego” month.

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Kennedy Space Center app

DOWNLOAD the Kennedy Space Center Official Guide and start your journey. The official Kennedy Space Center app is the essential guide to planning and customising your visit to the Greatest Space Adventure on Earth.

Use the favourites list to create your own guided tour and find your way around the visitor complex with GPS-enabled map navigation. 

Find additional information including hours of operation, where to shop, where to eat and the nearest restrooms. Learn about attractions, tours, astronaut appearances and shows. Opt for notification updates that include rocket launch viewing information, events and more.

Kennedy Space Center Official Guide App is available for free in both the App Store and Google Play.

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Free ride in Palm Springs

A new free trolley service is available for visitors and residents in Palm Springs, California, playfully called “The BUZZ”.

The trolley runs every Thursday through Sunday from 11 am to 1 am. 

With stops along the route from just north of the Riviera Resort to the Saguaro Hotel, where the trolley turns around and heads back through downtown.

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Free buses for Hogmanay revellers in Edinburgh

ORGANISERS of #Edinburgh’s #Hogmanay have once again teamed up with the world’s leading premium drinks company, Diageo, Lothian Buses and the City of Edinburgh Council to provide Free Hogmanay NightBus Services to get revellers home after the world famous Edinburgh’s Hogmanay celebrations. 

Edinburgh’s Hogmanay, which is produced by Unique Events on behalf of the City of Edinburgh Council, will welcome 75,000 revellers to the Street Party,
Concert in the Gardens and the Old Town Ceilidh with Belhaven on 31 December.

The Free Hogmanay NightBus Service, provided by Lothian Buses and supported by Diageo and the City of Edinburgh Council, will operate from 00:20am to 04:00am on Sunday 1 January from the city centre to a range of destinations. 

Full details of the free Hogmanay buses can be found at: 

www.edinburghshogmanay.com or www.lothianbuses.co.uk

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Free flights for Brits moving to Iceland

AS PART of its goal to introduce the world to Icelandic culture, low-cost transatlantic airline WOW Air is offering free flights for Brits re-locating to its homeland. 

The airline is offering expats moving to #Iceland between now and October 1 a free journey. Brits moving to Iceland with WOW Air will simply need to send proof of their taking up residence, such as a university acceptance letter, lease agreement or employment confirmation.

The offer is limited to British citizens, whether individuals or families, moving to Iceland for a minimum of one year from their date of departure. WOW Air will refund only the outbound airfare from the UK to Iceland once the application is confirmed.

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Up in the air …

#Win free Qantas flights to #Sydney – In honour of Heathrow's 70th anniversary, Qantas is offering 70 people the chance to win 'The Ultimate Trip': a five-night stay in Sydney, Australia, travelling from Heathrow on the award-winning Qantas A380. 

Qantas is celebrating a long-standing partnership with the airport that has played host to several memorable moments, such as the airline's launch of the world's longest non-commercial flight in 1989.  To commemorate, Qantas invites travellers to share their favourite Heathrow memory – from amusing anecdotes to heart-warming tales – to be in with a chance to win one of the 35 pairs of tickets available. Entrants can upload their story at stories.heathrow.com. 

Embarking on 'The Ultimate Trip' in May 2017, the lucky winners will have the opportunity to take in the sights of the iconic Australian city during their five-night stay in a central Sydney hotel, with a full itinerary to be revealed at Heathrow in January 2017 as part of Qantas' Australia Day celebrations. 

Go to www.stories.heathrow.com for details.

Free Upgrade on British Airways with any holiday to #Peru –Specialist tour operator Journey Latin America has announced a free upgrade to World Traveller Plus on British Airways with any holiday to Peru. All new holidays flying economy class on British Airways to and from Lima will be upgraded to British Airways' premium economy cabin, World Traveller Plus. 

The offer is exclusive to Journey Latin America and is valid on any holiday to Peru booked between June 16 and July 12, 2016.  All travel must be completed by May 24, 2017. (Excludes travel between July 20 and September 18.)  www.journeylatinamerica.co.uk

Dublin-Vancouver direct – Air #Canada Rouge has launched its inaugural flight to Dublin from Vancouver, marking the only non-stop service linking Vancouver and Ireland.

The route is operating three times weekly until October 8.

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Holiday app for the over-50s

SAGA TRAVEL has a free holiday app that enables customers to see details of exactly what’s included in their holiday or cruise, check the weather throughout their trip, get information about their destination, and book excursions. 

The MySaga app includes:

• Holiday weather forecast 
• Passenger details 
• Excursions 
• Flight information, including baggage details 
• Ship information when on an ocean or river cruise 
• A holiday countdown, which can be shared on Facebook and Twitter 
• Paying a holiday balance 

Andrew Strong, chief executive of Saga’s Travel businesses said: ‘Three-quarters (74%) of the over 50s have a smartphone or tablet these days and more than one in eight (13%) of those are using a holiday company’s app, so we know how important it is for the savvy traveller to have up-to-the minute, easy access to their holiday or cruise details while they’re away. Our customers are now able to enhance their holiday while away by making changes and booking excursions.’

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Free car hire & airport parking

UK VILLA TOUR operator James Villa Holidays is offering #free #carhire and airport parking to customers booking their 2016 get-away.

The agency has more than 2,500 villas with pools in more than 50 destinations, ranging from a Florida house with a private tennis court to traditional Spanish villas in Andalucia.

www.jamesvillas.co.uk

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Get Go Holiday now …

‘UNIQUE’ is a much over-used adjective these days, but it’s the right word to describe Go Holiday magazine. It’s the only travel and tourism magazine in Britain – and possibly on the planet – that’s focused on the growing self-catering sector worldwide … everything from cottages in Cumbria and Cornwall to apartments and villas in Florida to the Med.

It features travel and tourism news, and expert location reports showcasing the best of holiday regions and vacation attractions throughout Britain – where the self-catering sector is conservatively estimated to account for 7.6% of all holiday visits and 12.9% of all tourism revenue – and globally.

Readers can make holiday bookings directly with property owners or their specialist rental agents. Properties – cottages, houses, apartments and villas – are advertised in Go Holiday by owners or letting agencies. E-mailing or ’phoning the owner direct means you'll be in contact with someone who knows the property and the locality well.

The self-catering sector is expanding, and it’s not difficult to see why; the advantages of a cottage or villa break have rarely been more obvious and attractive. They are in many cases less expensive than hotel stays, so they save you money that can be spent on the treats that make a get-away even more enjoyable or, in these tougher economic times, just saved. And they offer the flexibility, freedom and privacy that many hotels can’t provide – you eat when you want to, and many villas in Florida and southern Europe offer the luxury of your own private pool.

Go Holiday is your passport to this holiday heaven, and the latest issue is out now, with location reports about …

• South Devon
• Lincolnshire 
• Shropshire 
• Guernsey 
• Yorkshire 
• Kent’s castles and beaches 
• Pembrokeshire 
• Ulster’s NW coast 
• The Canary Islands, as shot by movie makers 
• Cyprus – day-trips from Paphos 
• Benidorm 
• Best Greek beaches 
• Tobago 
• 24 Hours in Florence

Get your online copy by going to http://www.magzter.com/GB/Go-Holiday-Worldwide-Limited/Go-Holiday-Worldwide/Lifestyle/ 

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BA offers free flights for kids during Rugby World Cup

CHILDREN under 12 will be able to fly #free from Heathrow to Newcastle and Leeds Bradford on British Airways (BA) flights during the #RugbyWorldCup.

The deal is available until November 1 to cover the duration of the event, making it easier for families to get to matches at St James’ Park, Elland Road, and Twickenham.

The #KidsFlyFree initiative follows the cut in Air Passenger Duty (APD) for under-12s from May and an extension of the tax cut to under-16s from May 2016

Dale Keller, chairman of the Fair Tax on Flying campaign, said: ‘This initiative is a great example of the benefit a cut in APD for children has brought to families across the country. The UK still has the highest air travel tax in the world – it is a barrier to boosting our tourism industry and a burden on hardworking families taking a well-deserved holiday.

‘The government should follow BA’s and Heathrow’s lead and put consumers first by further cutting this damaging tax.’

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Online calendar for free family-friendly activities

THE rising cost of leisure activities is limiting families from spending more quality time out together, according to a report commissioned by car rental firm #HertzUK, which has created a digital calendar of free #family-friendly activity events.

Families which took part in a survey revealed they are spending an average of £440 per year on days out, with two-thirds of British parents saying the cost of activities has put a stop to them going out with the kids.

Olivier Lecocq at Hertz International, said: ‘After compiling this customer research, we learned that people in the UK are struggling for inspiration and the funds to enjoy memorable family days. We developed Hertz Together to allow families to discover a number of free activities in various cities across the country, putting parents’ minds at rest about the expense of days out.

‘Parents on the hunt for stimulating fun activities for the family will certainly find fresh ideas in our comprehensive list, which contains some of the country’s most-visited museums, galleries, and parks and gardens – and all are free of charge.”

A quarter of those surveyed said it’s too expensive to take their children out regularly.

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Seaside celebration

THE Great Yarmouth #MaritimeFestival (September 5-6) celebrates the town's seafaring heritage, with visiting ships including the Götheborg (the world’s largest wooden sailing ship) and the Jubilee Sailing Trust's Lord Nelson, plus a full programme of international shanty and folk music, street entertainment, military re-enactments, arts, crafts, children's activities, and opportunities to learn more about the Norfolk Broads (England’s latest designated National Park) and local nature reserves.

Other vessels on show include the third last ship leave Dunkirk in 1940.

Festival activities and entertainment on South Quay are free, but a donation of £1 per visitor towards festival costs is welcomed.

Visitors in wheelchairs are advised to use the Middle Gate or the South Gate to access the event, since there is a 100-yard-long cobbled stretch towards the North Gate which some wheelchair users may find challenging to cross.

www.maritime-festival.co.uk.

The Götheborg is a replica of the original ship which was built in 1738 in Stockholm for the Swedish East India Company. It made three voyages from Sweden to China, and in 1745 sank in Gothenburg harbour having returned from China.  

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Saints and Sinners in Wiltshire

THE Churches Conservation Trust – the national charity protecting historic churches at risk – has partnered with #VisitWiltshire to launch a heritage trail featuring four of its Wiltshire churches with four of the county’s best pubs and hotels.

The trust’s 21 churches in Wiltshire are open as free heritage attractions, many of which represent almost 1,000 years of English history and together attract more than 38,000 visitors a year.

As part of a drive to boost the number of visitors to these historic buildings, the charity and VisitWiltshire have matched four of its most idyllic countryside churches with four outstanding lunch venues to make a day out or short break for locals and tourists.

Katrina Hurford, national marketing manager at The Churches Conservation Trust, explains: ‘Our churches have a lot to offer in the way of nourishment for the eyes, ears, and soul, but nothing in the way of more practical nourishment! With these new partnerships, each pairing provides opportunities to explore the Wiltshire countryside by foot, bike, or car, to discover hidden gems offering irreplaceable examples of architecture, archaeology, and art, and to enjoy some of the finest produce Wiltshire has to offer, expertly presented.’

The four churches featured are: All Saints’ in Alton Priors; St. Leonard’s in Sutton Veny; St. Mary’s in Old Dilton; and St. John the Baptist in Inglesham. They are partnered with The Red Lion Freehouse in Pewsey, The Beckford Arms in Fonthill Gifford, The Three Daggers in Edington, and Stanton House Hotel in Stanton Fitzwarren.

To download the trail, go to www.visitchurches.org.uk/saintsandsinnerswiltshire

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