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In case you haven’t heard from everyone who’s walked into your office today: it’s finally sunny in the capital (for now) — and just in time for spring. And as well as more upbeat commuters and pints in the sun, the new season also means you’re likely to see gorgeous cherry blossom trees.You may know about sakura season in Japan, which draws thousands of visitors to see the iconic natural displays of the pastel pink blooms, but London isn’t short of places to spot it if you don’t fancy trekking half way across the world. Typically the flowers erupt from April, though this year we’ve already spied some early bloomers on London’s streets. So if you want to plan a trip to see cherry blossom trees in all their glory — now is the time. From royal parks, to central sights, these are the very best...

It means that booking around three months in advance could save you £107 for international flights. For example, when flights to Costa Rica were booked two weeks or less before departure, the average ticket price was £843, compared to £1,074 when booked one to two months before travel. That’s a saving of £231. While, if like pretty much everyone, you have your sights set on the Maldives, booking three months ahead rather than a month or less could save you a whopping £853. Source link

As with most in the Disney to pop star pipeline, a massive slice of Carpenter’s fanbase is tweenage girls. While Carpenter’s lyrics aren’t X-rated in the sense that she rarely swears, they are richly euphemistic. And yes, there’s something mildly unsettling about, say, 12-year-old girls belting out lines from her hit Bed Chem, like: “come right on me, I mean camaraderie!” or, “And I bet we'd both arrive at the same time, and I bet the thermostat's set at six-nine”. Source link

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The Qashqai is a tall car, and that makes getting in and out of it an easier prospect, and the rear side doors open to 90°, which also which helps. Rear headroom is good, even with the test car’s glass roof. Shoulder, knee and foot room aren’t class leading but are otherwise not at all bad. We found the back seat cushion to be a little low. At just over 500 litres with the back seats in place, the boot is a regular shape and a decent size, although once again some rivals have even more space. Source link

But first, I head to Qissa, the hotel’s restaurant for breakfast. To get there from the villa, I follow a dusty path, lined with yellow jasmine and pink grasses. Close by, the placid sea of the Arabian gulf merges with the cobalt sky, as if it is one. I try one of the local specialities, labneh eggs with sourdough, and, as a white egret swoops over the sea, I switch off my phone. Source link

For now, those who are worried about microplastics but can’t afford to drop £10,000 on a maverick procedure can instead opt for lifestyle changes which reduce exposure: wear natural fibre clothing, ditch food that comes in plastic packaging and, of course, buy a plastic-free reusable water bottle. Source link

The buzz of excitement was palpable when Didier proposed his plan for my final day’s skiing at Serre Chevalier. “Okay, now I think we can go to the summit. Does that sound okay?” the instructor asked our small group who had skied with him through our sunny week in the southern Alps.From Monday, we had assembled outside our Club Med resort each morning and afternoon, ready to hone our technique under Didier’s expert eye while exploring the 410 hectares of marked runs and many more off-piste areas that make up the largest ski area in the region. We had traversed mile after mile of mostly blue and red runs, sometimes having to bus it back to our warm and welcoming accommodation from one of the other villages we skied into – tired but exhilarated – in the valley at the end of the day, before m...

Ever feel like your career is happening to you rather than the other way around? Maybe you're wondering if there's something more fulfilling out there, or you're keen to step up in your field but unsure how. Perhaps you're considering a complete career shift, exploring a portfolio career, or just want to feel more in control of where you're heading. If any of this sounds familiar, Career Day for Grown-Ups is for you. This three-hour event is designed to help you figure out what you truly want, map out a plan to achieve it, and build the skills needed to make it happen.Through a mix of interactive exercises and practical tools, you'll gain clarity on your next steps – whether that means making a bold career move, fine-tuning your strategy for progression, or simply approaching your work wit...

The Daily Mail were the first to report on the rumours on Thursday, however People said a source close to the Trump family confirmed the pair have been quietly dating for several months.According to People’s source, Donald Trump Jr. is allegedly “cool” with his ex-wife's new relationship. They added that the pair have “made an effort to maintain a low profile”. However, during last month's Genesis Invitational golf event in California, they were spotted with Kai Trump, Vanessa's eldest child.Further details on the couple's relationship were provided by a source who told Page Six that although they were “not too serious” right now, they are “heading in that direction”.Vanessa Trump, née Pergolizzi and later Haydon, is best known for being the ex-wife of the oldest Trump son Donald Trump Jr....