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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Mancs wanted to take part in a new series of the ‘hardest quiz show on TV’
Emily Sergeant
Call yourself a clever clogs? The BBC is currently looking for contestants to take part in what is widely considered the hardest quiz show on TV.
That’s right – Only Connect is back for another series on BBC Two.
Presented by Victoria Coren Mitchell and first broadcast all the way back in 2008, Only Connect takes TV quizzing to the next level, as it sees two teams compete against each other by finding connections between seemingly unrelated clues.
In this quiz show – which viewers have dubbed one of the most challenging there is – knowledge only takes you so far, as the ability to think laterally is also deemed ‘vitally important’.
A casting call for the upcoming 2027 series has been shared on the BBC website, with people from Greater Manchester encouraged to apply.
Mancs wanted to take part in a new series of the ‘hardest quiz show on TV’ / Credit: BBC
The casting call reads: “The popular BBC Two quiz show presented by Victoria Coren Mitchell returns for a new series in 2027.
“Only Connect is seeking teams of three players OR single applicants or teams of two looking for like-minded teammates to pool their combined wits to solve fiendish conundrums and vexing puzzles.
“This is the quiz series where, as in life itself, knowledge will only take you so far: patience and lateral thinking are also vital. It’s all about making connections between things which may appear, at first glance, not to be connected at all.”
Reckon you’ve got what it takes then? Applications are now open, and all applicants must be aged 18 or over and a resident in the UK or Channel Islands.
Massive student night returns to Trafford Centre next month with up to 50% off on big brands
Emily Sergeant
Students can get themselves up to 50% off on food, activities, and loads of big-name brands at the Trafford Centre next month.
With thousands of new and returning students starting to arrive for the new academic year at Greater Manchester‘s universities, one of the region’s biggest student nights will be making a long-awaited comeback for one night only next month – and there’ll be loads of exclusive offers and free entertainment to make the most of across the evening.
Taking over the Trafford Centre in early October, the popular one-off student night is happening in partnership with Student Beans, and gives cash-strapped students the chance to shop a variety of incredible discounts all under one roof.
Just some of the big brands offering big discounts include 25% off at Levi’s and Boux Avenue, 20% off at Gymshark, Hollister and Abercrombie & Fitch, and 15% off at KIKO, Rituals, and Sephora.
It’s not just retail brands you’ll be able to save some pennies on either, as many of the Trafford Centre’s restaurants and cafes will also be offering discounts and freebies on the night too.
Alongside the offers, students can expect plenty of live entertainment and in-store experiences throughout the evening, including a DJ set and drinks at Calvin Klein, in-store fitness challenges and at Gymshark, an exclusive piercing event at Lovisa, and a Beauty Hub takeover at Sephora.
There’ll also be ‘spin-to-win’ opportunities at places like schuh, River Island, and YO! Sushi.
Massive student night returns to Trafford Centre next month with up to 50% off on big brands / Credit: Supplied
“Student Night is one of the highlights of our autumn calendar, and we’re excited to welcome students for an evening of brilliant offers and feel-good experiences,” explained Simon Layton, who is the Centre Director at the Trafford Centre.
“Whether they are updating their wardrobe, stocking up on beauty favourites, grabbing a bite to eat or enjoying the atmosphere with friends, there is plenty to discover across the centre.
“With simple transport links from Manchester city centre and across the region, Trafford Centre is the perfect place for a student night out.”
The Trafford Centre’s Student Night is happening on Thursday 1 October from 6-10pm, and students can now reserve themselves a spot by registering online HERE.
Emily Sergeant -
10th September 2020 
