DEAR ABBY: My 33-year-old daughter is getting married, and the mothers have taken over her wedding plans. They want more than 200 guests, a full Catholic ceremony, fine wines, a full bar, plated dinner and a live band.  My daughter wants to please everyone but is not a practicing Catholic.…

Published on 12/08/2026 – 7:00 GMT+2 With the arrival of autumn comes a spectacular transformation of scenery and the opportunity to lace up your walking boots and to be at one with nature. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Hiking has become one of the most popular outdoor activities and in Europe we’re spoiled…

A California couple had a wedding for the ages when a surprise guest just happened to float by on the Owens River: country star Shaboozey. Southern California wedding planner K. Rose Events shared a video on their Instagram, showing the anonymous couple posing for photos near the river. During the…

Those who think that Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights is a bit too scary with all the lights off are getting a new option at the attraction this year. Universal Studios announced its first-ever daytime add-on dubbed “Unmasking the Horror,” a daytime “behind-the-scenes glimpse” at the long-running horror-themed event. The…

It’s not just a sweet treat used for s’mores. Supermodel Miranda Kerr recently shared on the “Let’s Be Honest with Kristen Cavallari” podcast one of her secrets for good gut health, naming a plant that many are familiar with — at least, in terms of its name. The herbal remedy…

Published on 11/08/2026 – 16:45 GMT+2 Heathrow has lost its crown as Europe’s busiest airport, with Istanbul welcoming almost 300,000 more passengers than the London hub in July. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The shift comes as Heathrow has seen a summer dip in passenger numbers, particularly on Middle East routes, while its…

Published on 11/08/2026 – 16:57 GMT+2 Luxury hotel perks have long been a bit of a complex game. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT You’ve traditionally had to have to be a member of the right loyalty scheme, hold a certain credit card or jump through all numbers of hoops. Now, though, a new…

A tiny, creepy species of spider known as the happy-face spider has recently been discovered in India. Known for its iconic array of color patterns, the happy-face spider gets its name from patterns that resemble a smiling face. The new species, Theridion Himalayana, which belongs to the spider family Theridiidae, is…

If you’re heading on a multi-generational trip, or are just travelling as a larger group, it might make more sense to book a villa over a traditional hotel stay. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Perennial favourites for this kind of holiday include Greece, Spain and Italy – but where do you get the…

Published on 11/08/2026 – 12:55 GMT+2 Hotel breakfasts are increasingly leaving cursory buffets behind – and not a moment too soon. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT A recent study from the University of Aveiro in Portugal found that 64% of hotel guests would return specifically because of an impressive breakfast, and hotels are…