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The round-the-world cruises that take place on a PRIVATE JET

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Round-the-world cruises allow holidaymakers to see the planet in opulent surrounds – and at a sedate pace. But for those who want to see the four corners of the earth rapidly, there’s always the option of ‘cruising’ by private jet – and some of them are truly spectacular.  Here we reveal a handful of options … Read more

Tired of city life? Property on private island near glitzy Sandbanks is listed for £15,000 a month

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A tiny island off the south coast of England has emerged on the rental market for those looking to escape the rat race in a secluded location. Round Island, which is in the middle of a wildlife haven in Poole Harbour in Dorset, close to glitzy Sandbanks, covers just 15 acres, and is available to … Read more

Private parking companies threaten NHS patients over small hospital car park fines

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Private parking firms are threatening vulnerable NHS patients with bailiffs over minor hospital car park fines, with one hounding pensioner over 50p penalty David Sampson, 69, parked at Coventry and Warwickshire Trust in Aug 2018  The Parking Eye machine broke so he overstayed by accident and fined £140  Since then he has had six or … Read more

Rogue private parking firms to have to give drivers a 10-minute grace period

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Crackdown on clock-watching private parking firms: Rogue companies could be forced to give a 10-minute grace period to drivers before hitting them with charges of up to £100 Rules demanding a 10-minute grace period to be part of a new Code of Practice This is designed to cut the unscrupulous practices of private parking firms … Read more

The world’s best private island hotels, from Australia to England

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If you want to push the boat out and book a holiday that’s firmly in the ‘paradise’ category, then try one of these stunning private island hotels.  And what we mean by ‘private island hotel’ is that, yes, the hotel is the only piece of accommodation on the island. MailOnline Travel has scoured the globe … Read more

The world’s most expensive resort is now open: Inside Banwa Private Island

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The world’s most expensive resort is open for business – and as you might expect, it’s jaw-dropping. But so it should be for $100,000 (£76,800) a night. It’s called Banwa Private Island, and while the price tag is eye-wateringly hefty it does secure guests the entire island. The world’s most expensive resort is open for … Read more

Four Seasons unveils its brand new private jet

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Luxury hotel chain Four Seasons is upgrading its private jet service with a brand new aircraft that will have hand-crafted leather seats, in-flight workshops and an on-board executive chef. The hospitality firm has announced that it is fully customising a new long-range Airbus A321LR aircraft so it can take wealthy travellers on round-the-world tours – … Read more

Private island off the coast of Sicily hits the market for less than £1.7million 

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Private island off the coast of Sicily with a 17th century watch tower hits the market for £1.7million Isola delle Femmine is an uninhabited, wild 37-acre atoll, almost 1,000 feet from the mainland of Sicily  It is located within a protected Italian marine park that is a hit with both scuba divers and snorkellers  Island … Read more

Stunning one-acre private island on the Norwegian coast hits the market for £1.7million

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A stunning private island on the Norwegian coast has hit the market for £1.7million. The island, called Tjaereholmen, is set on 1.1 acres of land and is covered in lush green trees. And potential buyers don’t just get the land for the asking price but also a stunning four-bedroom property, too, which can sleep up … Read more