Posted by Patrick Woolmer on Thu 24th July 2008 at 06:00 AM, Filed in Travel Tips
Before going through airport security with my wife and child I was reminded of the security measures still in place. Some of which I had forgotten about, other’s I was unaware of.
Here are some reminders:
1. If you’re carrying any form of liquid in your hand luggage, this has to go into a plastic bag for presentation at security.
2. You will be asked to sip the liquid if it’s a drink for you or your baby. To be honest, all other liquids are better off going into hold luggage.
3. I was surprised to learn that things like lipstick, creams and pastes also have to go into the plastic bags before security.
4. Some airports insist on belt buckles being removed and x-rayed.
5. Some airports select passengers for checks on shoes. I can’t imagine that this is a pleasant job…...
6. You will always be asked to take your laptop out of it’s bag before being x-rayed. This may well apply to other electrical devices.
7. Be careful not to pack objects that are sharp and that might be construed to have malicious purpose. For instance, I purposely avoid packing sharp scissors in hand luggage.
8. For the smoker - you must remember to not take a lighter on board.
9. Be sensible. If you think that an item may cause an issue - double check security guidelines for the airport your flying out from and don’t forget the airport you’re flying back from. Security measures can differ from country to country.
10. If you’re acting nervously or suspiciously - don’t be surprised to be pulled to one side for a thorough check over. Try and act normal and keep calm for a smooth ride through security.
Posted by Ruth Miller on Wed 23rd July 2008 at 11:33 AM, Filed in Cruises
Crystal Cruises’ have announced a trip that will incorporate $5,000 per bottle 1989 Petrus and an increasingly rare 2000 Chateau Hosanna as part of their ultimate wine
experience on Crystal Serenity’s August 24 Mediterranean cruise. Great for wine connoisseurs with an expensive palate…
Decanter magazine’s 2008 “Man of the Year” Christian Moueix is bringing these and other impressive vintages from his private collection for the $1,300 per person event, available for just 14 discriminating guests.
Throughout the evening, Moueix, who oversees his family’s French estates in Saint Emilion and Pomerol and owns the Dominus Estate in Napa Valley, will guide connoisseurs on the fine nuances of each selection.
“To enjoy these extremely rare wines and to have the personal guidance of an expert such as Mr. Moueix is an amazing treat for one’s senses,” says Toni Neumeister, vice president, food & beverage. “For even the most discerning palates, this is a once in a lifetime experience.”
Three Michelin starred chef Heinz Beck of Rome’s acclaimed La Pergola is collaborating to prepare a menu that perfectly pairs food with the wine.
Among the multiple courses are Beck’s signature Fagottelli “La Pergola,” Carpaccio of Scallops on Amaranth Grain and Black Corn with Ginger Oil and Crepinette of Lamb.
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Probably Bollywood’s best known female, Shilpa Shetty is preparing for The Unforgettable Tour, which is being showcased as the biggest ever indoor Bollywood stage show.
It’s coming to London’s O2 Arena on Sunday 24th August 2008 and includes other stars like Amitabh, Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan, Preity Zinta and Riteish Deshmukh.
The tour is set to visit eight cities across the globe and subtly draws attention to the global issue of climate change.
Says John Digwa, Founder of Showbiz International and the London show producer, “The Unforgettable Tour will certainly be an affair to remember! Not just the UK, but the entire world has never seen or experienced a Bollywood show of such a mammoth scale, uniting on stage Bollywood’s most iconised brand – the Bachchan dynasty – with the industry’s other top billing names and stars.
And going beyond that, there is an important issue that this show is highlighting – the unavoidable issue of global warming and climate change. The Unforgettable Tour will be rallying public awareness of this global pandemic and highlighting what we, as individuals and societies, can do to make a change, before it is too late.”
Date: Sunday 24th August 2008 at London O2 Arena
Tickets: From £38.50
For Tickets Log Onto: www.ticketmaster.co.uk
For someone who has spent a bit of time in England’s Northumberland and border country, I was intrigued by the recent media storm surrounding Judith O’Reilly and her Wife in the North blog - which has achieved the fastest blog to book deal to date. So when the opportunity to pose some questions to Judith presented itself, our editorial team scratched it’s collective heads and came up with some highly original and probing questions! Ok, they might not be original or probing but we hope you enjoy the responses.
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This innovative Duracell mini charger has recently picked up an award for the 2008 battery product of the year award. Obscure I know but a fantastic achievement all the same.
It charges anything from your battery operated shaver to your electric eyelash curlers, and it’s small, so it’s perfect take away on holiday!
It comes with rechargeable batteries, and allows you to recharge them over and over. It plugs straight into the wall and charges up two AA or AAA batteries.
The best bit is that it’s only £9.99 so will pay for itself in no time!
