Hawaii’s sandy beaches, big surf, volcanic landscapes, rugged coastlines and tropical glamour beckon. But cruise choices abound. Do you prefer a big ship with a cast of thousands and a huge variety of onboard activities and restaurants, or a small ship for a more intimate atmosphere, personal attention, peace and quiet, and seeing the same
Month: January 2020
Investors are pondering if the escalated U.S.-Iran tensions that are spiking oil prices could serve as the catalyst needed to turn around the most hated sector for the past 10 years. The S&P 500 energy sector was the worst performer of the last decade, up just a measly 5% versus the S&P 500’s 180% climb
The Excursion gives you the opportunity to experience some of the best roads in Europe behind the wheel of a supercar of your choice from the selection on offer. This incredible motoring adventure takes place between the 23rd and 27th March 2020. Some of the cars on the list include a Porsche 911 Turbo S,
American Airlines’ Boeing 737 Max planes sit parked outside of a maintenance hangar at Tulsa International Airport (TUL) in Tulsa, Oklahoma, May 14, 2019. Patrick T. Fallon | Bloomberg | Getty Images American Airlines is planning to share with employees a portion of the compensation it expects to receive from Boeing for the nearly 10-month grounding
For the past 10 years, on every long-haul flight over 12 hours, Singapore-based frequent flyer Brian Rogove has taken melatonin to combat jet lag. “I think it’s safe. It works about 75% of the time, and I don’t have any odd side effects,” he says. Melatonin — a hormone produced by the pineal gland in
According to the traditional Chinese calendar, January 25 marks the beginning of the Lunar New Year and the start of the Year of the Rat. To celebrate, Gucci has unveiled a very literal collection featuring the most famous rodent of the world: Mickey Mouse. Titled the ‘Year of the Mouse,’ the vast collection from creative
“Ink Master” star Oliver Peck is learning the same lesson Justin Trudeau learned about blackface … the pictures will emerge eventually, and it’s never a good look. Oliver apparently had the audacity to wear blackface on multiple occasions … dressing up as black people over the years for different Halloween costumes. In a set of
After teasing many of this year’s artists, Coachella has just dropped the full lineup for 2020. As suspected, Rage Against The Machine, Travis Scott, and Frank Ocean are headlining Friday, Saturday, and Sunday respectively. Calvin Harris will make his first return to the festival since he made history on the main stage in 2016 as
In early December, Disney became the first studio in history to cross the $10B mark globally. Now that 2019 has drawn two a close, the numbers have jumped even higher. For the calendar year, The Walt Disney Studios has posted a combined global gross of $13,151.7M across both Disney and Fox releases. That reps $4,328.3M
Big Tech has come under more scrutiny than ever in recent months—including from its own employees. But as workers from Silicon Valley’s biggest behemoths start speaking out against the practices of their employers, the companies are also starting to fight back. Just weeks after Google made headlines for allegedly retaliating against employees involved with union
Who better to praise beauty than poets? A poet harnesses language and their crafty word powers for maximum emotional impact, as you’ll see in this list of poems about beauty. The poems you’ll read in this collection of 20 short poems about beauty explore all facets of beauty, the appreciation of it, the act of
Since Alessandro Bogliolo took the helm as Tiffany & Co’s Chief Executive in 2017, he’s been seriously ramping up the jeweller’s presence in China. From launching new stores in the mainland to commissioning jewellery inspired by Chinese motifs, CEO Bogliolo’s strategy appears to be working when it reported estimated sales growth of 1 – 3%
The homelessness charity St Mungo’s is facing a fresh strike ballot after the union Unite accused the charity’s chief executive of trying to discourage employees from joining it. Unite said in a statement that Howard Sinclair, who will step down later this year after six years running St Mungo’s, had misdirected an email to a
Carrera Atlantica features an incredible route which sets out from the heart of Washington DC and concludes in sun-blessed Key West. The all-new Carrera Atlantica (17 February – 6 March 2021) will treat participants in pre-1976 vintage and classic cars to a memorable 17-day escapade through the Carolinas, Georgia, Tennessee and Florida before reaching a
A new report suggests the record stock market highs are on borrowed time. According to Moody’s Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi’s 2020 outlook, the backdrop is showing signs of cracks. Zandi gave CNBC an exclusive first look at his economic forecast ahead of its official release. “All of the pillars of the stock market look
Image: Joel Louzado Oh how the mighty have fallen. Just a week after walking the carpet at the Met Gala (and making waves for his Insta caption about “influencer representation” *eye roll*), 19-year-old beauty YouTuber James Charles is having a *very* different second Monday in May. On May 10, fellow YouTuber Tati Westbrook, who *also*
Play video content IT’S BRITNEY, BITCH!!! Britney Spears is just a couple of days into the New Year but she’s already in shut-down-the-internet mode … with this ultra sultry yoga video!!! She said to hell with custom yoga pants and threw on a purple bikini for a video she made Thursday and posted on her
21 minutes ago One of 2020’s most anticipated movies is Patty Jenkin’s Wonder Woman 1984. The sequel comes three years after its predecessor awed audiences with Gal Gadot’s charming portrayal of Diana Prince over an engaging story set on the battlefield of World War I. The superhero sequel may not be coming until summer, but
Magician Criss Angel is sharing what a brave little boy he has, as his son Johnny’s leukemia has returned and he bravely underwent a buzz cut before his hair fell out due to chemo. Magician Criss Angel‘s precious five-year-old son Johnny‘s leukemia has returned, four years after he was first diagnosed with the disease just
A million stitches and innumerable bouquets later… British multinational engineering company, Rolls-Royce proudly presented its latest bespoke automobile, this past December 2019. Challenged and commissioned by a Stockholm-based entrepreneur with an extraordinary fixation for flowers, the brand’s designers, craftsmen, and engineers worked tirelessly to envision a car with a beguiling floral scene. The result? One
Voluntary sector leaders have joined representatives from business, faith communities, sport and politics to call for the 2020s to be a “decade of reconnection” that will help to heal the UK’s divides. An open letter, signed by leaders from organisations including the CBI, the British Olympic Association, the Glastonbury Festival, various religious groups and the
Photo Credit: Shutterstock In Paris, every day is an adventure. Whether you’re exploring Monet’s at Musée Marmottan, sipping hot chocolate at Angelina, seeking out the city’s latest hotspot for drinks or spending the day browsing through the shops and boutiques along the Champs Élyseés, it’s heavenly to turn down at a glamorous hotel in the
Still from “The Mandalorian” on Disney+. Disney Disney shares were on the rise to kick off 2020 after some Wall Street analysts estimated significant growth from its new streaming service and recommended clients keep buying the stock. Rosenblatt Securities analyst Bernie McTernan expects Disney+ to attract 25 million users by the end of the first
Following the success of their debut at the London Design Festival in September 2019, the first ‘Budapest Select’ exhibition at MAISON&OBJET, organised by the HFDA, will showcase designers who have a healthy mindset of sustainability and responsible design, with installation concepts based on environmental awareness and practicality. The brands featured at the exhibition cover a
Let’s face it, we are all lazy. It’s OK; many of us just can’t help it, and we’re not alone. It turns out that we are all wired to be lazy. When given the chance, we will naturally be drawn to doing things the easy way. In other words, we prefer to spend the least
James DevaneyGetty Images While Kylie Jenner was reportedly at The Weeknd’s New Year’s Eve party, where Travis Scott was also present, her sister Kendall was sparking things with an old flame, per TMZ. According to TMZ, Kendall and Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons spent New Year’s Eve in downtown Philadelphia, where Simmons rented out rooftop
[Warning: The following contains spoilers for the Season 12 premiere of Doctor Who, “Spyfall, Part 1.” Read at your own risk!] After avoiding classic villains for Jodie Whittaker‘s first season in the TARDIS, Doctor Who made a resolution to keep up with more old foes this year — and it’s not wasting any time. The
WARNING: This article contains SPOILERS for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. The finale to the Skywalker saga, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, featured a Star Wars cameo appearance from a classic Return of the Jedi character. Directed by J.J. Abrams, the most recent addition to the Star Wars canon has been scowled at by critics for, among other things, its
Nick Gordon, who was found liable in the death of his ex-partner Bobbi Kristina Brown, has died. He was 30. Gordon’s attorney Joe S. Habachy confirmed his client’s death in a statement Wednesday to The Associated Press. The Atlanta attorney did not give a cause of death or say where it occurred. Gordon’s death comes
Born in 1846, Villeneuve-Loubet, chef Georges Auguste Escoffier is lionized as the definitive French Master Chef. Achieving international celebrity, with his book ‘Guide Culinaire’, Escoffier pioneered the evolution of French haute cuisine. His signature dishes such as the Homard à l’ameréricaine and Pêche Melba continue to be served globally, till this day. Incorporating a miniature