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Record number of climbers summit Mount Everest from Nepali side despite overcrowding concerns
A record 274 climbers reached the summit of Mount Everest in a single day this week, as critics warn the world’s tallest peak is becoming dangerously overcrowded with thrill-seekers willing to pay $15,000 for a shot at the top.The surge shattered the previous Nepali record of 223 climbers set in 2019, Rishi Bhandari, secretary general of the Expedition Operators Association of Nepal, told Reuters on Thursday."This is the highest number of climbers in a single day so far," Bhandari said, adding t...
Memorial Day weekend travel begins as tens of millions expected to fly and drive
Millions of Americans are beginning their travel ahead of Memorial Day weekend, marking the unofficial start of the summer travel season. A record-breaking 45 million people are expected to travel between Thursday and Monday, according to AAA. Kris Van Cleave has more.
All you need to know about the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve
Formula 1 is back on track this weekend with the Canadian Grand Prix. But how much do you know about Montreal’s Circuit Gilles Villeneuve? F1.com present your all-in-one guide…
How Severe Weather is Impacting Memorial Day Weekend Travel
Wild weather across the country is impacting millions just as Memorial Day weekend travel is set to ramp up. Torrential rain, severe flooding and massive hail pounded the Northeast causing over 7,000 flight delays. NBC’s Emilie Ikeda reports and TODAY’s Dylan Dreyer tracks the latest forecast.
Record 274 climbers scale Mount Everest in single day - Emirates 24|7
Record 274 climbers scale Mount Everest in single day Emirates 24|7
EasyJet summer holiday bookings down on last year amid Iran war uncertainty
Budget airline, which took £25m hit on jet fuel in March, says passengers are waiting later to book tripsThe budget airline easyJet has said its summer holiday bookings are lagging behind last year as the Iran war weights on consumer confidence and has left passengers waiting later to book trips.The carrier said it had to spend an unexpected extra £25m on jet fuel in March after the start of the US and Israel’s war on Iran. Continue reading...
Relaxation guaranteed: all-inclusive family holidays with a side of spa indulgence
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Dyson's new £99 handheld fan is the perfect tool to beat the heat
Shopping | ES Best Home | Home & Garden | Household AppliancesDyson's new £99 handheld fan is the perfect tool to beat the heatJust in time for the bank holiday heatwave, the brand’s first portable fan sits comfortably around your neck and lets you dial up the breeze with five cooling levels The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.This £99 tool will keep you cool through the UK’s heatwaves.Mollie Davi...
Heavenly all-inclusive holidays in Greece, whatever your vibe
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General Catalyst just led a $63M bet on India’s travel payments market
Scapia, an Indian startup that combines travel booking with co-branded credit cards and mobile payments, has raised $63 million in a funding round led by General Catalyst, with existing investors Peak XV Partners and Z47 also participating. The deal comes despite a broader slowdown in fintech dealmaking. The all-equity round values assigns the startup a post-money valuation of more than $500 million, according to a source familiar with the matter, more than doubling its valuation from around $20...
Things to do in London over the Spring bank holiday weekend
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Why Luke Hersheson fell for Formentera
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Why Brits are flocking to the Hertfordshire market town of Bishop's Stortford for a staycation - with hotels from £69 a night and vineyard offering 'extra sparkle'
Why Brits are flocking to the Hertfordshire market town of Bishop's Stortford for a staycation - with hotels from £69 a night and vineyard offering 'extra sparkle'READ MORE: Naked tennis, anyone? Where to stay in the Cotswolds for a weekend break straight out of Rivals - from cosy love-nests to party palacesSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy ALESIA FIDDLER - TRAVEL REPORTER Published: 00:01, 21 May 2026 | Updated: 00:53, 21 May 2026 e-mail 4 View comments
Waverley to the rescue as paddle steamer picks up CalMac passengers stranded on Isle of Mull
Built on the Clyde, it is the world's last seagoing paddle steamer. But the Waverley showed it still has plenty of life left when it steamed in to help passengers stranded on a broken-down CalMac ferry.
Thailand tightens rules on visas exemptions for tourists - Emirates 24|7
Thailand tightens rules on visas exemptions for tourists Emirates 24|7
Brand behind lethal BuzzBallz cocktails launches 99p shots that it will plug on a promo tour of university campuses
Brand behind lethal BuzzBallz cocktails launches 99p shots that it will plug on a promo tour of university campusesThe product launch kicked off in Birmingham this week READ MORE: Warning against latest trendy booze brand Gen Z are obsessed with that looks like a Christmas bauble - as 'only a few sips will have you tipsy'See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy ELMIRA TANATAROVA, ASSISTANT LIFESTYLE EDITOR Updated: 14:00, 20 May 2026 e-mail 13 View comments
British woman stranded in Thailand hospital with broken back and £60,000 medical bill after costly travel insurance mistake
British woman stranded in Thailand hospital with broken back and £60,000 medical bill after costly travel insurance mistakeREAD MORE: Brit stranded in France after friend's cheeky dog eats passport - and what to do if it happens to you By ERIN DEBORAH WAKS, TRAVEL WRITER Published: 09:54, 20 May 2026 | Updated: 11:03, 20 May 2026 e-mail 219 View comments
Empty rooms and Fifa cancellations - US hotels fear World Cup washout
Empty rooms and Fifa cancellations - US hotels fear World Cup washoutImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, The World Cup runs from 11 June to 19 JulyByDale JohnsonFootball issues correspondentPublished3 minutes agoCommentsThe World Cup was supposed to provide a tourism boom for the US, but now the fear is it may never materialise.A report, external produced by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) has found that bookings are well below expectations in almost every host city.The AHLA...
UK airport launches 12 new routes with flights to Mediterranean beach spots for the first time
Manchester Airport is rolling out 12 brand-new routes this summer, giving holidaymakers from the north a mix of destinations to enjoy.Travellers can now look forward to long-haul flights to Algiers and Lahore, alongside a fresh batch of Mediterranean beach spots that haven't been served from Manchester before.While perennial favourites like Mallorca and Tenerife continue flying year-round, the airport is adding some exciting alternatives for those who want to explore somewhere different.From an...
California: the state of endless play
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