A German nightclub bouncer who killed his girlfriend after she spent tens of thousands of pounds on him has been sentenced to 18 years in prison. Marc Schatzle strangled Anna Florence Reed with a towel in the couple’s luxury hotel room on the shores of Lake Maggiore in Switzerland. The …
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A nightclub bouncer was sentenced to 18 years in prison for killing his British heiress girlfriend. Marc Schatzle strangled Anna Reed, 22, with a towel in the couple’s luxury hotel room on the shores of Lake Maggiore in Switzerland. The court heard Ms Reed, from a prominent horse racing family, …
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Italy Ski 2, a British tour operator specializing in ski holidays in the Italian village of Champoluc, has announced its closure after 22 years. The company, headquartered in Winchester but with a year-round base in Champoluc, said continued uncertainty over Covid-related travel restrictions, as well as difficulties in employing British …
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Extinction Rebellion began two weeks of climate protests in London with activists demanding the government stop further investment in fossil fuels. The campaign group expects thousands of people to join in their “Impossible Rebellion”, which “will target the root cause of the climate and ecological crisis”. Police said more than …
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“Have you seen the news? Trey Curtis asked. No hello, no jokes. The urgency in his voice indicated that something was wrong. “It’s on Fox News, they’re about gunmen – riding jetskis – shooting at a beach in Cancun.” His panic made sense. Organizing vacation plans for his wife Amy …
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Whether you’re planning on mountain biking or scuba diving on your next getaway, making sure your travel insurance covers you could be the best 10 minutes you’ve ever spent. After all, while standard travel insurance policies may cover certain sporting activities, adventure, extreme, or winter sports are likely to be …
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The Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando will begin celebrating the holidays this year on Nov. 12 with festive decor, a new paid event at the Magic Kingdom, and a festival at Epcot. This year, the holidays have an extra layer: They come shortly after the resort began celebrating its …
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At least 100 people were shot dead Chicago during the extended holiday weekend, including 11 children and a police commander, and 18 were kill, according to information released Tuesday. There were 69 shootings from 6 p.m. Friday and 11:59 p.m. Monday, with 100 people injured, the Chicago Police Department (CPD) …
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This story was originally published on RNZ.co.nz and is republished with permission. Australians are back in Queenstown, much to the relief of local businesses. The travel break from South Australia, ACT, Tasmania and Victoria was lifted on Monday morning. But some key states have remained isolated since the end of …
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I used to keep a post-it on my workspace with the name Esther Murphy written on it in black Sharpie. I noticed this warning around 2012, as I inhaled Lisa Cohen’s exuberant triple bio, “All We Know,” about three well-endowed gay women who have walked the literary and fashion circles. …
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Housing programs through Independent Living Resources, Couleecap, Families First of Monroe County, Bluff Country Family Resources and YWCA La Crosse work with people where they are to develop goals and connect to community resources to help households earn in stability and autonomy. Through a mix of interventions such as rent …
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Due to the coronavirus pandemic, travel habits are likely to change in the longer term, with Hungarians becoming more cautious when planning their vacations, according to a press release sent to the Budapest Business Journal. While a survey by the Hungarian Tourism Agency shows that around 7 in 10 Hungarians …
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Everyone’s favorite alcohol-filled trip, the classic pub crawl, has undergone a further transformation. After successful events in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, the Urban wine tour travels to Queenstown in August. So what is it all about? The urban wine market is an epic self-guided wine tasting experience, allowing participants to …
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Gerrick Numan is the director of ThousandâA hotel design studio that is proving to be an absolute force to be reckoned with. And while you’ve never heard of them before, you’ve certainly reveled in their work: the team of hospitality-obsessed interior architects and designers are behind the look. and the …
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After more than a year, Australia’s borders have opened for a travel bubble with New Zealand. And some travel insurers offer limited coverage if your travel plans are interrupted by COVID-19. But these international travel insurance policies only cover you for travel to New Zealand, while a government travel ban …
Read More »10 minutes with: Jeremy Edwards, founder of the European Ski School
With French ski lifts in a position to operate again and Les 2 Alpes set to be the first ski resort in France to offer ski and snowboard access to ski lifts in 2020 when it reopens at the end of this month, the time was right to catch up …
Read More »Introducing the reinvention of the clean life of traditional ski vacations
We started with free entertainment and snacks at an après-ski market in front of the town hall, including delicious energy bars created by chef Yoann Conte of the eponymous two-star restaurant-hotel in Annecy. I also indulged in free mini-treatments that included hand reflexology, chair shiatsu massage, and even a facial …
Read More »Mike Pence’s ski vacation at height of pandemic cost taxpayers $ 757,000, report says
Mike Pence’s controversial ski vacation in Colorado at the height of the coronavirus pandemic violated federal guidelines and cost taxpayers at least $ 757,000 (£ 544,000) in security costs alone, a report by surveillance. The then-vice president and his family traveled with at least 48 agents who rented 77 cars …
Read More »Some passengers face restrictions on spending credits
Some Virgin Australia passengers may be unable to reserve seats on their preferred flights using credits, even though seats are available. Please note, Virgin Australia customers with COVID-19-related cancellation credits: you are not all created equal. Virgin Australia has created two types of flight credits for passengers who suffered cancellations …
Read More »Ski industry clientele rejuvenated and diversified during Covid: Travel Weekly
At the start of the pandemic, the ski industry faced challenges largely due to the aging of its core business and younger generations showing less interest in hitting the slopes. But during Covid-19’s restrictions on indoor activities, the demographics of U.S. ski areas widened, early data suggests. Now the question …
Read More »Is it safe to ski? Everything you need to know about booking a ski holiday in 2021
Hotels Hotels in Europe have had a head start in adapting to the new normal. Many have been allowed to reopen during the summer months in 2020 and will do so again this summer – they have gained vital experience in processes such as contactless check-in, Covid cleaning protocols, social …
Read More »How to take a sustainable ski vacation (it will really make a difference)
If you normally take multiple ski vacations, go less and stay longer. Combine your trips into a two-week stay, or mark a weekend – you can even change hotels, but don’t go home in between. Or spend some time skiing in Scotland to further reduce your carbon footprint and support …
Read More »How ski holidays are rising from their ashes after Brexit and the pandemic
The 64-year-old saw the opportunity to use his wife’s and his wife’s experience as ‘mature’ chalet hosts – often recruited by operators because of their reliability, about their ability to connect with clients of the same age and their cooking skills – as a way to get back to the …
Read More »A new gondola will connect two ski areas on Lake Tahoe: Travel Weekly
Alterra Mountain Co. will begin construction this summer on a $ 60 million gondola connecting the bases of the Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows ski areas in Lake Tahoe, California. When complete, the gondola ride is expected to take 16 minutes, connecting base areas that are otherwise seven miles apart …
Read More »How to cut the price of your ski vacation in half, as bookings skyrocket for next season
With the announcement of the government’s traffic light system for the future of international travel, vacations are expected to come with steep trial costs – at least for now. Pandemic or no pandemic, a ski vacation can be an expensive affair – but the choice of your resort can have …
Read More »South America is the perfect remedy for snow-hungry skiers
If you are an avid and adventurous skier or snowboarder of any level and have been devastated to miss this last season (and potentially the one before), thanks to Covid-19, then this could be the year to take a summer trip to the Southern Hemisphere. As the rest of Blighty …
Read More »British seasonal workers stranded in empty French ski resort
When 24-year-old British photography student Jai Ashton took a job as a bartender in the French ski resort of La Plagne, a global pandemic was not part of his plans. His goal, while living in the resort, was to produce a photo book documenting the life of a group of …
Read More »Difficulty getting a refund from Vail Resorts
Dear stumbled, I live in Massachusetts and had hoped to ski at Okemo hill station as much as possible this year. However, in November, Vermont announced a new round of interstate travel guidelines, which include a mandatory quarantine which makes it almost impossible to visit regularly throughout the winter. Despite …
Read More »Chanel Fall / Winter 2021 collection by Virginie Viard is Parisian chic and ski vacation all mixed in one
PARIS, FRANCE – Playful, sophisticated, fun and chic Chanel describes Virginie Viard’s fall-winter … [+] 2021 collection for Chanel, where she was inspired by Paris and a ski trip for the different looks. Photo credit: Chanel Playful, sophisticated, fun and chic Chanel describes the fall-winter 2021 collection by Virginie Viard …
Read More »No ski vacation this year? Get your mountain fix near you with these stunning UK getaways
I’m not just talking about the obvious things like the fresh air and the views. Not even the rides, pedals and paddles suitable for everyone, from pre-breakfast potters to hairy-chested adventurers. No, I am referring to more subtle distinctions. Things like proud regional cuisines or a sense of life lived …
Read More »“ The quality of banks’ credit portfolio will deteriorate ” – The Manila Times
Weak credit in the Philippine banking system is expected to continue despite the expected economic rebound from the coronavirus pandemic and the implementation of Republic Law 11523, or the âStrategic Transfer of Financial Institutions Lawâ (FIST) , according to Fitch Ratings. In a report released Thursday, Fitch Ratings analysts Tamma …
Read More »How are ski resorts becoming more sustainable?
SKeurs and snowboarders are often challenged on their passion as the debate over what we should do in the face of global warming intensifies. The question of what winter sports enthusiasts – and resorts – can do to keep skiing sustainable in a time of climate change is a very …
Read More »These are the most popular travel questions right now
Woman using laptop and making reservation for her trip. Getty We all miss the thrill of jumping off the plane after a long flight, armed with Google Maps and ready to explore a faraway destination, but as the war on COVID-19 continues, travel has become more precarious than we would …
Read More »UK ski companies urge Boris Johnson to help travel industry
February 15, 2021 Last modified on May 13, 2021 As new quarantine measures take effect today, the Save Future Travel Coalition says the Prime Minister must use next week’s lockdown update to provide a way forward for the travel industry. This week should have been one of the busiest weeks …
Read More »Pandemic Latest ski news Updates for the week ending February 13 21
There are always new stories to do with the pandemic and the ski vacation and rather than detailing everything we thought we would start doing a weekly recap, here is week two. It rarely changes the fact that we can’t go skiing and a lot of people don’t want to …
Read More »Was skiing in the past better?
It’s approaching 12 months since ski resorts around the world were forced to lower the shutters at the start of the ski season, to an unprecedented extent to help curb the spread of the coronavirus. Skiing holidays have since been hit by the pandemic and UK skiers and snowboarders are …
Read More »Experts predict the ski vacation of the future, with contactless resorts and drone avalanche rescue
Ski resorts will have undergone a technological revolution by 2025, according to new research. A study commissioned by Mastercard interviewed more than 50 winter sports experts with the aim of finding out the challenges ski resorts face due to Covid-19, as well as the opportunity for change after the pandemic. …
Read More »UK company Ski Yodl launches £ 750,000 fundraiser to fund expansion plans during pandemic
UK company SkiYodl has launched a fundraiser of £ 750,000 to fund expansion plans during the pandemic for the 2021 season. Founded by Oli Dannatt and his business partner Si Latarche, the unique ski company in travel technology enables organized vacations on a large scale, specializing in providing the best …
Read More »Ski industry sees modest rebound amid pandemic – here’s how that has changed
Skiers return to the great outdoors for the ultimate in social distancing. Big Sky Resort The 2020-2021 winter ski season was set to be different, but many skiers and ski destinations are optimistic about how it has unfolded so far. Several months into the season, Big Sky Resort in Montana …
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