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10 international destinations for summer travel: From relaxing beach getaways to bustling cities
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Are you dreaming of a vacation abroad this summer?
The options are endless. The only challenging part is getting all your travel companions to agree on a spot. Plus, of course, gathering the funds for an international getaway.
How much your trip will cost depends on a lot of different factors, like where you’re going, where you decide to stay and the activities you partake in while you’re away.
In general, international trips come with hefty price tags.
Once you have your budget, the next important task is to determine the type of vacation you are looking for. Maybe you’re looking for a place with white sandy beaches and warm weather.
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International travel is at its peak during the summer months. Here are some popular places you can consider for your travels. (ERIKA SANTELICES/AFP via Getty Images; Massimo Valicchia/NurPhoto via Getty Images; iStock)
Perhaps you would like to visit a bustling city with endless places to shop and dine.
Here are just a few of the many popular international destinations to visit in the summer and what you can expect with each spot.
- London
- Tokyo
- Rome
- Paris
- Mykonos, Greece
- Montego Bay, Jamaica
- Oranjestad, Aruba
- Dublin
- Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
- Cancun, Mexico
1. London
If you visit London in the summer, you’re just in time to watch tennis at Wimbledon, or visit the Notting Hill Carnival in August.
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You can also take a dip in the Serpentine Lido, a man-made lake in Hyde Park, or watch a show at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre.
While in London, you can also stop by the classic tourist sites like Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Windsor Castle, Tower Bridge and Shakespeare’s Globe.
Don’t forget to also take a ride on the London Eye for a birds’ eye view.
2. Tokyo
If the bustling city is more your vibe, take a trip to Tokyo.
While in the city, you can visit temples like Senso-ji, stand in awe of Tokyo Skytree, a tower stretching 2,080 feet in the air, and make your way across Shibuya Crossing, the busiest crosswalk in the world.
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Shibuya Crossing is a spot many tourists check out on trips to Japan, as it is the world’s busiest crosswalk. (RICHARD A. BROOKS/AFP via Getty Images)
If you are a theme park enthusiast, you must check out Tokyo Disneyland while you’re in Japan.
A day spent at Tokyo Disneyland is fun for everyone. The theme park includes many attractions that are Disney staples, such as Pirates of the Caribbean, Space Mountain, and It’s A Small World, while also being home to rides unique to the park, like Monsters, Inc. Ride & Go Sleek!.
3. Rome
Some popular sightseeing spots in Rome are the Trevi Fountain, the Colosseum, the Sistine Chapel, the Pantheon and Piazza Navona.
In Rome, there are many museums and monuments worth a visit.
Make sure, of course, to eat all the authentic Italian dishes you can while on vacation.
4. Paris
Get a good look at the Eiffel Tower up close and go to the Louvre Museum to catch a glimpse of the Mona Lisa.
Paris has so much to see, and summer brings excellent temperatures.
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This summer, the Olympics are being held in Paris. (Pierre Crom/Getty Images)
During summer, the average highs in Paris are in the 70s with lots of sun.
In 2024, Paris will be bustling with tourists, as the city is hosting the Summer Olympics.
5. Mykonos, Greece
If you like warm weather and days on the beach, consider heading to Mykonos this summer.
Throw on your bathing suit, grab your sunscreen and head to one of the many beaches in Mykonos, like Paraga, Paradise, Kalo Livadi or Agrari.
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After a day spent lounging at one of Mykonos’ beaches, spend time shopping, visit cafés and just take a stroll through the town.
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Mykonos, Greece, is full of stunning beaches and unique architecture. (Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
6. Montego Bay, Jamaica
Montego Bay is a popular vacation destination with its white sand beaches, like Doctor’s Cave.
Montego Bay is filled with hotels and resorts, but it is also a common cruise ship port if you would rather travel that way.
There are many activities in Montego Bay, like zip lining, snorkeling, horseback riding and tubing.
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You’ll have more than enough to keep you busy on this vacation.
7. Oranjestad, Aruba
While Oranjestad, the capital of Aruba, is a popular spot to stay, one of the great things about the island is that it is very small.
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Spend days soaking in the sun and taking a dip in crystal clear water during your trip to Aruba. ( DANIEL SLIM/AFP via Getty Images)
While in Aruba, visit one of the tropical beaches, such as Eagle Beach, Palm Beach and Arashi Beach.
In Aruba, there’s also a private island you can visit called Renaissance Island, which is home to Flamingo Beach, where you can spot many of the pink birds.
In Oranjestad, there are plenty of places to grab some food and get all your vacation shopping needs met.
8. Dublin
When in Dublin, you must stop by the Guinness Storehouse to have a glass of the popular beer.
You can also take time during your visit to see Dublin Castle and take a peak at St. Patrick’s Cathedral.
In Dublin, you’ll be able to enjoy lots of live music, historic buildings and plenty of scenic parks.
9. Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Keeping on the beach theme, Punta Cana is another popular spot for travelers to flock to during the summer months.
In Punta Cana, days can be spent lounging out in the sun at one of many popular beaches, such as Juanillo, Bavaro or Playa Macao.
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Don’t forget your camera, as you’ll want to snap tons of Instagram-worthy photos in this picturesque location.
10. Cancun, Mexico
Another great destination for beach lovers is Cancun, Mexico. Cancun is filled with all-inclusive resorts, so you can eat and drink as much as you desire while on vacation.
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When you’re not lounging by a resort pool, consider visiting one of Cancun’s luxurious beaches, such as Playa Caracol, Playa Chac Mool, Playa Gaviota Azul, Playa Langosta, Playa Delfines or Playa Marlin.
You can also visit the Underwater Museum, travel to some of the ruins and enjoy the thriving nightlife.
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‘Sherlock’ Finds Matching Usernames Across 400 Social Media Networks
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Want to check if a particular internet handle you encountered online (or created yourself) is being used on any other social networks or websites? Sherlock is a free command line application that scans around 400 social networks and finds accounts that match whatever username you type in.
Using this service couldn’t be simpler: Just open it up and type “sherlock” followed by the username your want to search for. The program will check every site it can access and tell you where accounts matching your username exist, complete with a link to the relevant profile page. This is useful in two ways: finding people across multiple websites, and checking whether a username you’re thinking of using is already taken on other sites.
Find a specific user name anywhere it’s registered
The first of those use cases isn’t foolproof, of course. For one thing, some people use different handles on different websites. For another, accounts with the same name on different websites aren’t necessarily going to belong to the same person or brand (most of the accounts in the screenshot at the top of this post, for example, do not belong to Lifehacker). Still, just knowing where other accounts with the same handle exist is a great starting point if you’re curious what other sites the person you’re searching for uses regularly.
Check if your user name is taken almost anywhere
The second scenario, checking whether a handle you’re thinking of using is broadly available on the web, is possibly much more useful. Whether you’re thinking of starting a company or just toying around with a new internet handle, it’s good to know whether anyone else is already using your chosen moniker.
How to set up Sherlock on macOS, Linux, and Windows
Sherlock is useful, yes, but a little bit tricky to set up.
On a Mac, the simplest way to tackle it is to install the service using Homebrew, which makes installing and updating Mac apps much easier. After setting up Homebrew, you’ll only need to open that app and type “brew install sherlock"
to install. Things are easier if you’re a Linux user: Sherlock is likely already offered by your package manager.
Things are much harder on Windows, sadly. On that system, I recommended you set up pipx for installation. This is a sort of package manager for Python scripts. The process is probably not going to be straightforward if you’re not already comfortable with the command line, but as an overview, you’ll need to install Python, then use pip to install pipx, then use pipx to install Sherlock. Yes, that’s a lot setup to use one simple tool. But once everything is set up, Sherlock couldn’t be easier to use—and it just might be worth the effort.
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Tyreek Hill receives 2 citations in incident involving Miami-Dade police officers
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Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill was cited for careless driving and a seat belt violation during his traffic stop before Sunday’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
The Miami-Dade Police Department released the citations on Tuesday – one day after bodycam footage showed the intense moment the NFL player was pulled over, taken out of his vehicle and handcuffed while on the ground.
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Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill before the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Hard Rock Stadium. (Sam Navarro-Imagn Images)
Hill was found to be in violation of Florida statute 316.1925, which defines careless driving as “any person operating a vehicle upon the streets or highways within the state shall drive the same in a careful and prudent manner, having regard for the width, grade, curves, corners, traffic, and all other attendant circumstances, so as not to endanger the life, limb, or property of any person. Failure to drive in such manner shall constitute careless driving and a violation of this section.”
Police said Hill was driving at a “visual estimation (of) 60 mph” in a 40 mph zone with no seat belt.
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Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill speaks during the postgame news conference, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Florida. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Hill was briefly detained during the traffic stop after an intense back and forth with officers. Calais Campbell and Jonnu Smith were also given citations during the incident. They pulled over to see if Hill was OK during the incident, according to bodycam footage.
Manuel Morales, the chief of police for the Miami Police Department, released a statement on the incident.
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Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel talks to wide receiver Tyreek Hill before the Jacksonville Jaguars game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Florida. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
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“The body-worn camera depicting the interaction between members of the Miami Dade Police and Mr. Hill is hard to watch, but it’s a reminder that we must always strive to do better,” Morales said. “Despite no city of Miami Police involvement, I pray we can move forward and use this incident to forge a stronger partnership between our professional athletes, the community, and the brave men and women who are sworn to protect us all. When we work together, we all win.”
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Winter fuel cuts to go ahead after government wins Commons vote
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Winter fuel payments are set to end for millions of pensioners this year after an attempt to block the cuts failed.
The Conservatives tabled a motion to halt the government’s plan to restrict the payments to all but the poorest pensioners but it was rejected by 348 to 228 votes – a majority of 120.
Dozens of Labour MPs were reported to have been planning to abstain in protest at the cuts despite Chancellor Rachel Reeves urging them to back her decision.
In the end, 52 MPs did not take part in the vote, including some Labour ministers, but it is not yet known how many had deliberately abstained or were absent from Parliament for another reason.
Shouts of “shame” were heard in the Commons chamber as the result was announced, which will mean the number of fuel payments will fall from 11.4 million to 1.5 million this winter.
The payments of either £200 or £300 are normally made in November and December and will still be paid to all pensioners claiming pension credit to top up a low income.
Sir Keir Starmer told the BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg that the impact on the 10m pensioners losing out would be lessened by the fact pensions are rising by 4% in April, increasing the full state pension by £460 a year.
However, pension payments are made throughout the year, rather than in a lump sum like winter fuel payments, and are not intended to only cover heating costs.
During the debate, Conservative shadow work and pensions secretary Mel Stride said Labour made no mention of cutting fuel payments during the election campaign.
“Broken promises already, that special contract that they sought to have with the British people based on integrity and decency smashed into a million pieces,” he said.
He added the Labour government had “caved in to its trade union paymasters” with above-inflation pay settlements for striking workers made “on the backs of vulnerable pensioners”.
But Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall accused the Conservatives of “faux outrage” and blamed them for leaving 880,000 pensioners eligible for benefits out in the cold.
To loud cheers, she said the Tories “never took the action needed to increase pension credit uptake” and accused them of playing “fast and loose with the public finances”.
But veteran Tory MP Sir Edward Leigh described the decision as “a punishment beating” and said Labour’s claims about the previous government’s financial decisions were “absolute and complete rubbish”.
Sir Edward said pensioners on the cusp of the pension credit eligibility threshold were still “looking after every penny” and would now lose winter fuel payments too.
Only one Labour backbencher, Jon Trickett, voted against the government, posting on X that he feared the measure would cause more pensioners to fall into poverty during the winter.
Mr Trickett, who was a shadow cabinet member during Jeremy Corbyn’s leadership, said this winter will be “extremely difficult” for his constituents, “even be a matter of life and death”, and accused energy companies of continuing “obscene profiteering”.
He posted: “In my view the government should be looking to raise revenues from the wealthiest in society, not working class pensioners.”
It is difficult to tell how many Labour MPs who did not vote on the winter fuel allowance actively abstained.
MPs can be absent for a number of reasons, such as travel, medical appointments, or official meetings.
They can receive ‘slips’ – or permission – from the party whips to miss the vote, or be ‘paired’ with someone from the opposing side who also agrees not to vote in order to nullify the effect of their absence.
A Labour source is claiming that only a dozen of the MPs who did not vote on scrapping the winter fuel allowance for most pensioners were “not authorised”.
Labour suggest the numbers not present in the vote are typical and say the average number of Labour MPs absent is 51.
The change is expected to shave £1.4bn from the welfare bill this year, as a step towards filling the £22bn “black hole” Ms Reeves says the government inherited from the Conservatives.
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