This is the magic pill everyone in the know buys to help them sleep - and it has an incredible benefit for over-40s women too
On a recent trip to Koh Samui, Thailand, the inevitable happened. A cancelled flight meant I had to take a 14-hour red-eye from Singapore to , landing at 6:05am for a full day's work by 10am.
Sleep was essential. So, on a whim, I did something my travel-savvy friends had told me to do a million times before: I bought a bottle of 3mg melatonin tablets for a very reasonable £15 from the duty-free store at Singapore Airport.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Sun
an hour ago
- The Sun
Shopper urges others to nab £8 Morrisons case perfect for Ryanair flights and a breeze to take through the airport
THERE'S nothing more annoying than getting to the airport for your flight, and being told your case is too big to take on board. So you might want to head to your local Morrisons, as there's an £8 case causing a stir among travellers. 4 4 4 4 As it's the perfect size to fit in the cabin - and even comes with wheels to make travelling through the airport a breeze. Georgia took to TikTok to encourage others to go to the supermarket in search of the LUGG Venus cabin bag. "RUN to Morrisons for the perfect sized cabin case to use as your free carry on bag," she wrote over the top of the clip. "Even perfect measurements for Ryanair! "And only £8." "Morrisons, thank you for these beauts," she captioned her video. The comments section was almost immediately filled with others saying they needed to get one of the cases. "Brilliant value at £8," one wrote. "I saw them the other day - they have orange ones in my area," another added. "Great price!" I spent £136 to see if the lost luggage trend was worth it - I thought I'd nab designer goodies but it was a total flop "£6 with Morrison more card," a third pointed out. To which Georgia replied: "Omgggg no way!!!!" "It's the right size for Ryanair and too small for EasyJet free baggage," someone else said. "I've purchased 2 and they're amazing quality!" another gushed. "They'll still make you snap the wheels off no doubt," someone else sighed. To which Georgia replied: "Deffo hope not since I tested it and it fits with its wheels on." Luggage Rules for Major Airlines British Airways Cabin Baggage: 1 cabin bag (max 56 x 45 x 25 cm) and 1 personal item (max 40 x 30 x 15 cm), total weight up to 23 kg. Checked Baggage: Economy allows 1 bag up to 23 kg. Premium Economy, Business, and First Class allow more. EasyJet Cabin Baggage: 1 small cabin bag (max 45 x 36 x 20 cm), no weight limit but must fit under the seat. Checked Baggage: Fees apply, up to 23 kg per bag. Passengers can pay for additional weight up to 32 kg. Ryanair Cabin Baggage: 1 small bag (max 40 x 20 x 25 cm). Priority boarding allows an additional larger cabin bag (max 55 x 40 x 20 cm, up to 10 kg). Checked Baggage: Fees apply, options for 10 kg or 20 kg bags. Virgin Atlantic Cabin Baggage: Economy and Premium allow 1 cabin bag (max 56 x 36 x 23 cm, up to 10 kg). Upper Class allows 2 bags. Checked Baggage: Economy Light has no checked baggage. Economy Classic, Delight, and Premium allow at least 1 bag up to 23 kg. Upper Class allows 2 bags. Emirates Cabin Baggage: Economy allows 1 bag (max 55 x 38 x 20 cm, up to 7 kg). Business and First Class allow 2 bags (total up to 12 kg). Checked Baggage: Economy Class varies by fare type (from 20 kg to 35 kg). Business and First Class allow up to 40 kg and 50 kg respectively. She also shared another video which showed her testing out the case in one of Ryanair's luggage sizers at the airport. And, as she'd predicted, it fit in there with ease. Others questioned how much she'd be able to fit in the case, with another person writing: "That's your knickers packed, where's everything else going?" Responding to that, Georgia showed how she'd managed to fit in two pair of trousers, one skirt, one pair of shorts, one pair of PJs, four tops or T-shirts, three pairs of socks, three pairs of underwear, 1 bag of hairbrushes etc and one clear bag for 100ml stuff. And it was the perfect amount to cover her for three nights away in Dublin.
Daily Mail
2 hours ago
- Daily Mail
UK travellers issued warning over hidden tax on flights that could mean you pay MORE
Tourists heading on an adventure across the Pond this summer are being warned over a hidden flight tax that can leave those travelling solo out of pocket. Research by Thrifty Traveler Premium 's flight deal analysts found that at least three major US airlines - American, Delta and United - were found to charge more for single flights than they did for two or more seats. The website claims that, on certain one-way US domestic flights, tourists will face higher premiums if they are buying one ticket as opposed to two or more. Thrifty Traveler Premium also found that single travellers were not always shown the lowest price brackets, with 'basic economy' - usually travelling with just one handbag or rucksack - only appearing if two or more flight tickets were being booked. The small print beneath flights being sold will often specify that different fares depend on how many tickets are being booked per reservation. The website found, for example, one person flying from Chicago-O'Hare (ORD) to the nearby US airport of Peoria (PIA) in June costs $269 (£198) for a one-way ticket. However, if you're flying in a pair or more, then the price is much more competitive, down to $181 (£133) per person - a saving of £65. Travel expert Sanjib Adhikari, Executive Director of the Everest trekking company Heaven Himalaya, told MailOnline that he has seen this firsthand in his clients' bookings. 'Our clients have increasingly been seeing an increase in airline fares on the American domestic legs of their flights and didn't even know until comparing notes with other people on our treks who had also traveled there solo,' he said. So what's happening exactly? According to Adhikari, it's all about market segmentation. 'The airlines are trying to segment out business travelers, who often fly alone and aren't cost-sensitive, versus vacationers, who are more cost-sensitive and are likelier to fly in groups or pairs,' he explained. In other words, airlines are betting that solo travelers - especially those using a corporate card - aren't as worried about price, so they can charge more. And it's not just limited to airlines. Increasing to two or more passengers slashes the price by one-third One passenger flying United from its Chicago-O'Hare (ORD) airport to Peoria (PIA) in June results in a $269 one-way fare 'Unfortunately, the singles tax isn't unique to airlines, as solo travelers frequently pay more for cruises, accommodations, and holiday packages,' Adhikari adds. It seems that this 'singles tax' spills into every area of your life, especially if you live alone. Think about all of the money you pay when grocery shopping (rather than buying food in bulk) and especially for housing. And while a lot of this is systemic, there are some things you can do to avoid this singles tax, at least while flying. If you're a solo traveler who's over paying more just because you didn't come with a plus-one, Adhikari has a tip. 'I recommend solo travelers start doing price searches for group bookings to see if they can reduce their price. 'It's also a good idea to read the fare rules. 'It's a lot of fine print, but you can use an AI to summarize it for you so you at least have an idea of whether the fare has a singles tax or not.'
Daily Mail
2 hours ago
- Daily Mail
I bought a £129 mystery Wowcher holiday - here's why I couldn't believe which destination I got
A student was left stunned after purchasing a mystery holiday on Wowcher in the hopes of exploring an unknown destination - only to wind up back at the city she lives in. Cara Piper, from Derry, Northern Ireland, recently splashed out £129 on the popular voucher, which offers holidaymakers the chance to win a holiday to far-flung destinations such as Florida, Dubai and the Maldives. The 23-year-old undergrad, who has been studying education at Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh, said she 'impulsively' bought the voucher for a cheap trip abroad - adding she would have been happy with 'anywhere but the UK.' In a viral video uploaded to her TikTok page, @carapyper_, Cara captured the very moment she redeemed the Wowcher, before revealing the destination to viewers. She initially explained to her followers that she and fellow jetsetter, Ethan, had decided book the mystery holiday on a whim, adding that they paid £129 to select a peak summer date. Cara continued: 'The only problem is, we have to travel from Belfast. We're limited on where we can go. 'We don't think it's going to be New York or anything like that. We're happy with anywhere. We're redeeming it right now... I'm nervous.' However, Cara's excitement quickly turned to disappointment as she discovered she had paid for a trip to Edinburgh - the city she's studied in for four years. Holding her phone to her ear as she announced the destination a friend on speaker, she exclaimed: 'No, no, no, no. We got Edinburgh. I'm in Edinburgh right now. We did not just pay £130 each to go where I go to uni for the past four years. 'For f**** sake. I actually can't believe that. I was saying if we got somewhere in the UK I'd be fuming. I'm going to see if I can change it.' Cara's video has since amassed more than 200,000 views, with dozens of viewers left 'devastated' for the student in the comments. One person wrote: 'I'm not joking, as soon as you said Wowcher I was like 'they're either getting Belfast or Edinburgh' Another added, 'I honestly would have ended it right at that minute. Devastated for you,' while a third commented, 'This is heartbreaking.' Another viewer said: 'No, literally, out of everything I would be fuming. Bless you,' while a second added: 'I'm dying. What are the chances.' Meanwhile, a private jet company is selling luxury flights from just £420pp - with just one small catch. Global aircraft charter specialists Chapman Freeman is offering mere mortals the chance to globetrot like an A-lister, as long as they don't mind not knowing where they're heading. Cara's video has since amassed more than 200,000 views, with dozens of viewers left 'devastated' for the student in the comments The company's just-launched 'blind booking' service promises a luxury flight to and from a European destination for between four and six passengers on one of the airline's swanky fleet. Passengers pay from 3,000 euros, around £2,500, for a one-way journey on the plane, which works out at around £840 per person for a return journey, based on the full capacity of six people flying. While you can't dictate where your pilot flies you to, there are options to influence the trip, with passengers able to pick from themes including 'romance', 'outdoor action', 'city break', 'Germany exclusive' and 'sun and beach'.
