Has your holiday been cancelled this year? In desperate need of an escape? Looking for some sun?
This could be just what you’re looking for.
Like most tourist destinations amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the ever-popular Mexican city of Cancun has seen a decline in the number of visitors, so it’s pulled out all the stops.
In a bid to encourage more tourists to holiday in the Mexican Caribbean, the Hotel Associations of Cancun, Puerto Morelos & Isla Mujeres, the Riviera Maya, Cozumel, and the Grand Costa Maya have teamed up to to give away an incredible deal to some very lucky people.
They are offering an all-inclusive holiday for two people at popular resorts across the Mexican Caribbean every year for the next 20 years.
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How brilliant is this?
Winners will get a certificate for a stay every year which is valid for a 20-year period. The stay can be at any four or five-star hotels in the different Mexican Caribbean tourist destinations, and the certificate – which offers an all-inclusive plan – is valid for a five or six-night stay and can only be used for two guests.
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Fancy entering then?
The rules seem pretty simple because, according to the Come2MexcianCaribbean website, all you’ll need to do is first follow @Come2MexicanCaribbean on Instagram or TikTok, then upload your own photo or video related to the Mexican Caribbean either platform, tag the above handle and use the hashtag #Come2MexicanCaribbean.
Now, it does however seem to be a popularity contest though.
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Again, according to the website, the more likes and shares you get, the more likely you are to win. You can post on both Instagram and TikTok to boost your chances and enter multiple posts, but do note, you can only be selected once as a winner.
The competition opened at the end of July and will stay open until 9th November 2020. You have to be aged 18 or over to enter, and the winner will be announced on 27th November 2020.
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The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office currently advises British nationals against all but essential international travel – except to countries and territories which are exempt – and unfortunately, Mexico is not part of the countries and territories that have been assessed as no longer presenting an unacceptably high risk to British people travelling abroad at present, so this likely means it’s best to rule out a trip there this year.
The good thing is though that if you do chose enter, you can always use your certificate for next year, or any of the following years for the next two decades.
You can visit the Come2MexicanCaribbean website here.
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Data reveals Manchester hotel prices have ALREADY surged by 462% on rumoured Oasis tour dates
Emily Sergeant
Manchester hotel prices have apparently already surged by 462% on rumoured Oasis tour dates, some new data has revealed.
Of course, absolutely nothing is set in stone yet and we are still yet to receive any form of announcement.
But with rumours having been swirling for months now that Oasis will be touring again in 2027, and several videos shared on the band’s social media platforms this week also hinting at that, it’s been revealed that searches for ‘when are Oasis tickets going on sale?’ have soared by 5,000% in the last seven days alone.
After recent data has pointed towards soaring searches for tickets, the experts at SeatPick decided to analyse the average cost of accommodation in Manchester on the suspected concert nights in June 2027 to uncover if prices have surged along with the searches.
Data reveals that Manchester hotel prices have already surged by 462% on rumoured Oasis tour dates / Credit: The Manc Group | Simon Emmett (Press Picture)
And lo and behold, it appears that they have.
The ticketing platform has revealed that hotel prices have surged by up to 462% during Oasis’ rumoured concert nights in Manchester.
The rumoured weekend date of 19 and 20 June has experienced the most noticeable price surge – with a two-star hotel costing an average of £216 for just one overnight stay.
The data also reveals that the rumoured finale on the 27 June has just a £95 difference between two-star hotels (£200) and five-star hotels (£295).
“Our analysis uncovered an enormous markup for local accommodation on nights that Oasis is rumoured to perform in Manchester,” explained Gilad Zilberman, who is the CEO at ticket platform SeatPick.
“Being aware of these accommodation costs and additional expenses can help fans plan and avoid being caught off guard by inflated prices on concert nights.
“To find the best deals on hotels, concertgoers should scan budget chains in the city or look slightly outside of the centre in hotspots served by local bus routes or regional trains, such as Salford and Trafford.
“Booking early might also be beneficial for fans dedicated to seeing the band perform.
“You can opt for free cancellation options, in case rumoured dates change, or you’re no longer able to attend.”
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Aldi confirms ‘special’ 62-hour closure of all its 1,000+ stores across UK
Emily Sergeant
Aldi has announced that it’ll, once again, be closing the doors of all of its stores across the UK for 62 hours this year.
Christmas is always known to be one of the busiest periods of the year for the retail industry, and Boxing Day has a reputation for being the ultimate day for shopping deals and discounts in the UK – but this year, just like it has done on several years in the past, Aldi has made the decision to close all of its stores nationwide on this bank holiday.
The supermarket retailer says it wants to thank its colleagues ‘for all their hard work’ throughout the year by giving them some extra time to spend with their families.
This means that all Aldi stores will be closed on both 25 and 26 December.
That’s not all though, as stores will also be closed on New Year’s Day, and will reopen once again on Saturday 2 January 2027.
Aldi has announced a ‘special’ 62-hour closure of all its UK stores / Credit: Aldi UK
Opening hours at different Aldi stores across the UK will vary in the lead-up to Christmas, so it’s important to check the times for your local store, but the retailer has confirmed that most branches will be operating extended hours to ‘ensure customers can stock up ahead of the big day’
In the interim period between Christmas and New Year, stores will reopen as usual on Sunday 27 through to Wednesday 30 December, with reduced hours also likely on Sunday and New Year’s Eve.
Speaking on the decision to shut up shop for a full 62-hour period this festive season, Rachel Geary, who is the Communications Director at Aldi UK, said: “Christmas is a special time for our customers, but it is also one of the busiest periods of the year for our teams.
“Our colleagues work incredibly hard to ensure customers can pick up everything they need ahead of the big day.
“We never take that effort for granted. Closing our stores on Boxing Day is one way of saying thank you and giving colleagues a proper chance to rest, switch off and spend more time with the people closest to them.”
Emily Sergeant -
10th September 2020 
