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LVMH (LVMHF) updated investors that third-quarter revenue reached €18.50B, slightly above analysts’ €18.46 billion consensus. Organic sales growth of 1% was reported, down from the 3% pace seen in the second quarter. Strength in the U.S., Europe, and Japan offsets weaker demand in China.
LIKE many, I have longed for a Rimowa suitcase, but the brand’s premium prices puts it out of my price range.
I simply can’t justify spending over £1000 on a suitcase, so I was understandably thrilled when I spotted the same luxe aesthetic for just £60 at Dunelm.
Constellation Cabin Suitcase with Front Opening, £60 at Dunelm
The Constellation Silver Cabin Case caught my eye with its sleek silver finish and modern linear hard shell, which gives it a similar, minimalist look to the iconic Rimowa cases.
Like Rimowa, it also has a durable construction with a hard shell protecting the contents, while looking stylish in the Arrivals hall.
It also comes with a 360-degree spinner wheel system, meaning you can glide it along in pretty much any direction.
But there’s one particular feature that makes it extra appealing to modern travellers like me.
The front-opening opening offers speedy access to your tech essentials, so you don’t have to disturb your perfectly packed suitcase as you’re going through security.
As someone who travels with a laptop, I think that’s actually more useful than simply having a suitcase that looks pretty.
In terms of size, the Constellation Cabin Suitcase measures 55 x 35 x 22cm, including its overall product dimensions, while the Rimowa Original Cabin is 55 x 40 x 23cm.
While they’re the same height, Dunelm’s case is 5cm narrower and 1cm shallower, making it the more compact option.
You’re getting the sleek minimal aesthetic, hard shell construction, 360-degree wheels and a clever tech compartment for £60 rather than £1,090, pocketing £1030 in savings.
With half-term around the corner, this is the sort of cabin case I’d be looking at for a short family break or a European mini break.
Before buying, check your airline’s free cabin-bag allowance.
The Dunelm case fits Jet2 and British Airways’ larger 56 x 45 x 25cm allowance, but it won’t be free on every airline or fit under the seat in front.
If you’re looking for underseat bags that nail the designer look, I’ve rounded up some alternatives below.
CabinMax Underseat Cabin Suitcase, £39.95 at ASOS
What’s it good for? Weekend getaways, short city breaks, or business trips where you don’t need multiple outfits or heavy layers.
What you’ll like? It has wide suitcase-style opening, so you don’t have to dig through from the top like a regular backpack.
The Mykonos Hard Shell Vanity Case, £30 at M&S
What’s it good for? Carrying delicate toiletries without worrying about leaks or crushed packaging.
It could also work as a sleek standalone bag for overnight trips if you travel light.
What you’ll like? It has an elasticated rear trolley strap that slips over telescoping suitcase handles for effortless, one-handed wheeling.
Now, these suitcases aren’t Rimowa, so you won’t get the same premium branding, construction or engineering.
But if, like me, you’re mainly after the chic silver aesthetic and some of the practical features seen in expensive luggage, they’re a tempting alternative.
If you’ve had a Rimowa suitcase on your wishlist but can’t swallow the £1,090 price tag, my Dunelm find could be the more purse-friendly alternative.
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ANTIGUA, Florida and the Caribbean… what do they all have in common? Obviously they’re all beautiful, exotic destinations that typically cost thousands to visit.
They’re also some of the amazing locations currently being offered as prizes in some incredible competitions. We’ve rounded up all of the best ones to enter right now…
There’s something for everyone, from luxury staycations to five-star escapes abroad – plus all are free to enter.
So whatever your ideal holiday is, here are some of the best competitions currently taking entries offering a wide range of prizes…
Live like royalty on a family trip to Versailles
Le Shuttle is giving away a trip to Versailles for a family of four, with access to the Palace of Versailles, the Trianon Estate, Queen’s Hamlet and Gardens, plus a guided tour of the special Marie-Antoinette by Sofia Coppola exhibition.
You’d stay at the Le Louis Versailles Château MGallery and get a VIP shopping experience with One Nation Paris.
To enter, create a free Le Shuttle account by 1pm on October 16 – click enter.
Travel in style on a Croatia long weekend
Win a short break on the Dubrovnik Riviera in Croatia, plus an Osprey backpack and a £250 Ellis Brigham voucher.
The winner gets a four-night trip and can choose between either a men’s Farpoint 55 or women’s Fairview 55 pack.
Just answer the question ‘what is the capital city of Croatia?’ along with your details by December 15 – click to enter.
Live in luxury on a French Alps family ski trip
Family Ski is offering a seven-night family ski holiday for four to the French Alps.
Included in the prize is £500 of Roarsome Ski Wear for Kids, accommodation in a luxury catered chalet at either Ardent, Portes du Soleil or Reberty, Les Trois Vallées (depending on availability), childcare and airport transfers.
You’ll need to book your own travel from the UK to Geneva, plus lift passes, ski hire and travel insurance.
To enter, fill out the entry form and follow Roarsome and Family Ski Company on Instagram by October 31 – click to enter.
Take the family to the alternative Lapland
Win a family trip to Swedish Lapland worth £4,648.
On Instagram, Letsgofaraway is offering a round-trip (flights up to a maximum of £1,033.09) to Grand Lodge at Blueberry Lodge Lapland for up to eight people.
One activity at the lodge for all guests in included, plus a private session in the relaxation area, which has a sauna, Nordic hot tub and a homemade fika.
To enter, follow @letsgofaraway_, @hospitality.guide, @danieltravl and @blueberry_lodge_lapland on Instagram, then like the competition post, tag two friends and repost/share.
The holiday must be for a date between 2028 and 2029 – enter by midnight on October 31 – click to enter.
Snowy holiday to Innsbruck
Monster energy drinks is offering a snow trip for two people to Innsbruck in Austria.
All you need to do is enter your details by October 31 – click to enter.
All-inclusive luxury holiday to Antigua
Win a seven-night all inclusive holiday to St James’s Club & Villa in Antigua, with Neutradol.
The resort spans 100 acres and features two “moon-white” beaches and three pools.
To enter, answer the question ‘What do Neutradol Laboratory tests prove?’ by January 10, 2027 – click to enter.
Bucketlist 16-day road trip to New Zealand
Via Waitrose, with Trailfinders, win a road trip in New Zealand lasting 16 days with return flights for two from London.
Included is two nights in a hotel, plus two weeks with a Maui Ultima Plus Motorhome.
Enter with your My Waitrose card number before October 13 – click to enter.
If you don’t have a card, that’s fine, you can sign up for free.
Luxury Saint Lucia holiday and Arsenal tickets
Windjammer Landing Resort & Residences is offering a seven-night round-trip to Saint Lucia from London.
You’ll also get two tickets to an Arsenal game hosted by the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority and two Arsenal t-shirts.
Answer the questions ‘what is the name of Saint Lucia’s famous national landmark?’ and ‘which Arsenal legend has just visited Saint Lucia?’ by December 15 – click to enter.
Fabulous, personalised holiday toOrlando
Tripadvisor and Visit Orlando are offering an eight-night holiday to Orlando, Florida for two people, plus a free holiday planning session.
To win, enter your details before the end of December – click to enter.
Live like a millionaire in the Cayman Islands
Win a five-night condo stay at Harbour Heights, Grand Cayman in the Cayman Islands for up to four guests.
You’ll need to purchase your own flights though.
Fill out your details by July 30, 2027 – click to enter.
14-night all-inclusive cruise to the Canaries
Saga is giving away a 14-night all-inclusive cruise to the Canaries and Casablanca.
You’d set sail from Portsmouth on January 6, 2027 in a Twin Standard Balcony cabin, stopping at La Palma, Tenerife, Madeira and Gran Canaria.
All you have to do is be over the age of 50 – click to enter by November 20.
Cruise to France and Spain plus spending money
Via Ice Lolly, Cunard is offering two people a cruise worth £2,000 from Southampton to Spain and France.
Set sail on June 13, 2027, to La Coruña, Gijon and Getxo in Spain before visiting Le Havre in France.
With $250 (£188.65) to spend on board.
Click to enter before midnight on October 12.
14-night Caribbean cruise with food and drink included
Ambassador Cruise Line is giving away a two-week Caribbean cruise for two people.
Choose between three Ambassador Cruise Line sailings between November 22 and February 14.
The giveaway includes a twin ocean view cabin for two people, full-board and return Virgin Atlantic flights from Heathrow or Manchester.
Click here to enter your details by October 11.
Scenic river cruise worth £7,000
Win a river cruise through Europe on the Danube or Rhine with Scenic worth £7,000.
The prize includes suite accommodation, excursions, five dining venues, premium drinks, butler service, return flights and transfers and complimentary e-bikes to explore the destinations you stop at.
Click here to enter your details by October 31.
P&O Britannia cruise
Win a seven-night cruise for two onboard P&O Britannia, Via Vision Cruise.
Click here to enter by January 31.
Island hop in Greece on a cruise
Win a seven-night Greek Intensive Cruise with Azamara Cruises for two people, departing from Athens on October 9.
Stay in an Oceanview Stateroom, stopping at Patmos, Rhodes and Crete.
You will need to get your own flights though.
Click here to answer how many ships are in the Azamara fleet by February 1, 2027.
Seven-night Scandinavian cruise
In this Cotton Traders competition, two people and their guests will win a seven-night cruise to Sweden and Denmark.
You’d travel from London Cruise Terminal on April 24, 2027 with Ambassador Cruise Line.
Click here to enter your details by October 7.
Five star trip for two at Old Course Hotel, St Andrews
Old Course Hotel in Scotland is a five-star spot boasting views of the Fife coastline and a large golf course.
Win a one-night stay at the hotel for two people with a two-course dinner and a full Scottish breakfast – worth £700.
You’ll get a full day to spend at Kohler Waters Spa, with a spa pool, hydrotherapy suite with a thermal pool, steam room, sauna and plunge pool and the UK’s first Espuro Foam Steam Rooms.
Each guest will get a 50-minute treatment, from a custom massage, hot stone massage, classic prescription facial, reflexology session or a 25-minute facial and 25-minute massage combo.
You need to have a Muddy Stilettos account to enter (free to sign up) and click here to answer ‘what town is Old Course Hotel in?’ by October 14.
West End show and a 4-star London hotel stay
The Royal Mint recently launched a coin dedicated to the musical Wicked to celebrate 20 years of the West End show.
To celebrate they are giving away a one-night stay at The Clermont Hotel, a silver Proof Colour edition of the Wicked UK coin and two tickets to the London show.
Click here to answer ‘what is the name of the university that Glinda and Elphaba attend?’ by October 18.
Luxury hotel stay and £400 goodie bag
Salcombe Gin has teamed up with Harbour Hotels to give away an overnight stay for two at any Harbour Hotel, with breakfast included.
You will also get a Salcombe Gin Coastal Cool Bag Bundle, with a Salcombe Gin School Experience Voucher for two people (worth £160).
Also included is a £250 voucher to spend at fashion brand Beaufort and Blake.
Click here to enter your details by October 13.
Five-star countryside retreat and year’s supply of popcorn
Popcorn brand Jo & Sephs are offering a luxury trip to Devon, to celebrate the release of the new Sense and Sensibility movie.
The prize includes a three-night stay in a five-star hotel, a private horse-drawn carriage ride and afternoon tea, plus a year’s supply of popcorn.
Click here to answer the question: ‘in Sense and Sensibility, what are the names of the two Dashwood sisters at the heart of the story?’ by November 30.
A luxury stay at Andy Murray’s Scottish country house hotel
Discover Britain is running a competition to win a luxury stay at ‘Cromlix’ – Sir Andy Murray‘s country hotel in Scotland.
It includes dinner in the hotel’s new restaurant – The Garden Room.
Click here to enter your details by January 3, 2027.
A three-bedroom holiday home worth £60,000, plus £10,000
Park Holidays UK is giving away a 36ft x 12ft three-bedroom holiday home worth £60,000, plus £10,000 spending money.
Click here to enter your details by December 31.
Win your own holiday park lodge for a year
Park Leisure is giving away a 12-month ownership experience for a lodge worth £60,000, with £3,000 park credit to be used on site.
You will also get free Wi-Fi for the ownership period, plus all utility bills included.
Click here to enter by March 31, 2027.
Win a luxurious 2 night stay in the stunning Town Hall Hotel
Looking for the ultimate East London escape? We’ve teamed up with the award-winning Town Hall Hotel in Bethnal Green to give one lucky reader and a guest the chance to win a stylish two-night stay, complete with daily breakfast and dinner at the acclaimed Elis .
Housed inside the former Edwardian Bethnal Green Town Hall, this Grade-II listed landmark seamlessly blends grand historic architecture with cutting-edge modern design. Step inside to discover sweeping marble staircases, intricate Art Deco detailing, and a striking glass-and-steel extension—creating a boutique retreat like no other.
Experience the best of East London
Positioned right in the energetic heart of Bethnal Green, Town Hall Hotel is perfectly placed for exploring East London’s vibrant culture from the independent boutiques of Shoreditch, to the iconic Columbia Road Flower Market and historic Brick Lane.
When you’re not out exploring, unwind in the hotel’s breath taking 14-metre indoor heated swimming pool, squeeze in a session at the gym, or relax with a cocktail at the bar.
What you can win:
For your chance to win simply fill in the form below. if you can’t see the form, click here.
This competition closes on the 15th November.
DITCH the rock-hard plastic airport seats and those wildly overpriced soggy meal deals – you don’t need to spend thousands on a first class plane ticket to kick off your next holiday in style.
Instead of stressing over departure boards and trying to find a seat in a packed terminal, you could be stretching out on a plush sofa in a private lounge before your next flight.
Here you can tuck into a complimentary buffet, sip on free alcoholic beverages or even have a quick nap in a private sleep pod.
The secret to this pre-flight luxury is bagging a Priority Pass. Right now, Sun readers can slash 20% off the annual membership fee by clicking here.
Priority Pass members get access to over 1,900 airport lounges across the globe, including those in popular UK airports like London Heathrow, Gatwick, East Midlands, Manchester and Birmingham.
Lounges available depend on which airport you are flying from, but they include the luxurious Aspire Lounge with complimentary food and alcoholic drinks, as well as No. 1 Lounges, Skylife Lounge, Escape Lounges and more.
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A standard membership normally costs £69 a year, but our discount for Sun readers drops the price to just £55.
Once you have your pass, you simply pay £24 each time you want to visit a lounge.
Priority Pass members get access to the following:
And with all the complimentary food and free-flowing drink inside, you can easily make your money back with all your savings from skipping pricey terminal restaurants and bars.
Beyond the free food, the lounges offer high-speed Wi-Fi, plenty of charging points, comfy sofas and quiet zones.
Depending on the airport, you can even find dedicated workspaces, hot showers, and sleep pods to refresh yourself.
The VIP perks also extend beyond the lounge doors. Priority Pass members get access to Be Relax spa treatments, meaning you can treat yourself to a pre-flight massage or manicure at participating airports.
You also get a brilliant freebie to use at home: complimentary access to the WithU Fitness app, which is normally worth £79.99.
The app creates you a personalised exercise program for the gym or home, complete with guided audio workouts coached by professionals.
So not only are you travelling well-fed and well-rested, but you’ve now got a fresh manicure to show off on holiday and a free workout program to take home and on your travels.
Does travelling in style get any better than this?
£69 £55 for first year (20% discount) / £4.60 per month
£229 £206 for first year (10% discount) / £17.17 per month
£419 per year / £34.92 per month
Prices correct at the time of publication.
Warden among five officials suspended over the discovery of an apartment-style compound for inmates at the Cibinong prison.
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A prison warden in Indonesia has been suspended, along with four other officials, after investigators discovered a compound of luxury apartment-style residences allegedly used by inmates at a penitentiary near the capital, Jakarta.
The action was announced on Tuesday by Rudi Setiawan, the inspector general of the Ministry of Immigration and Corrections. “We have suspended five structural officials, including the Cibinong prison chief, who are suspected of being responsible for the incident uncovered by the Ombudsman,” he said.
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Dozens of inmates and prison employees have been questioned, he said.
The units, more than 10 in all, stood apart from the regular cellblocks at Cibinong prison in Bogor, near Jakarta.
They were found on September 23 during a surprise inspection by Indonesia’s Ombudsman, the government’s public-service watchdog.
Investigators said the residences contained air-conditioners, big-screen televisions, refrigerators, sofas and dining areas. They also reported finding a gym, a golf simulator under construction, and luxury vehicles on the grounds.
“We found strong indications that certain inmates had access to special facilities unavailable to ordinary prisoners,” Syafrida Rachmawati Rasahan, an Ombudsman member, said at a news conference.
“We encountered inmates inside the residential compound and discovered facilities resembling homestays, apartments and villas rather than prison housing,” she said.
The buildings were originally intended as official housing for prison personnel, but investigators are examining whether they were converted into unauthorised accommodations for inmates.
The incident has drawn widespread public attention and renewed scrutiny of Indonesia’s prisons, which have long faced allegations that wealthy or well-connected inmates can obtain preferential treatment through bribery.
The Cibinong prison, which sits on 4 hectares (10 acres), holds a mix of inmates, including people convicted of corruption and other high-profile prisoners. The identities of those who lived in the compound have not been officially disclosed.
Lawmakers, anticorruption activists and watchdog groups have urged authorities to identify which prisoners occupied the facilities and whether prison officials accepted payments in exchange for the privileges.
The case is the latest embarrassment for the Indonesian corrections system, which has struggled for years with overcrowding, corruption and repeated allegations that affluent inmates can buy privileges unavailable to the broader prison population.
An investigation into Indonesia’s prisons in 2010 already found that some inmates live a life of luxury behind bars.
IF you want an affordable hotel that feels way above its pay grade, you’re in luck.
Here is everything you need to know about staying at Holiday Inn Bloomsbury.
Tucked away in a quiet corner of the capital, Bloomsbury is known as a literary hub.
And the newly refurbished hotel has rooms inspired by 20th century British writers, artists and other creatives.
There are 317 in total, each of which is fresh and bright.
I stayed in a Premium Room, which was bigger than typical London hotel rooms with enough room for a small sofa, desk and a bathroom of dreams.
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It also had little extras that make a trip special: earplugs, an eye mask and pillow spray.
I felt as though I was staying in a luxury hotel without the huge price tag. Rooms start from £199 per night for a King Premium. See ihg.com.
Dinner is served in the Artful Critic, which has a laid-back vibe and is open for food and drinks from 10am until 1am.
The menu showcases British classics: burgers, pasta, pizzas and curry plus daily specials. If you’re travelling with kids under 12, they eat free. Bonus.
Breakfast is served in a different area and as well as fruit, pastries, cold meats and cheese, there was an extensive hot selection.
There’s also an on-site Starbucks concession.
The hotel has an onsite gym and if you are travelling for work, the WiFi is really good.
Rare for London, there is an on-site car park.
But the hotel couldn’t be better placed for getting around London.
It is just a few steps away from Russell Square tube station and five minutes away from The British Museum.
Kids under 17 eat and stay free. There are also family rooms where connecting rooms and cribs are available on request.
For easy access there are a variety of features like wheelchair accessible rooms accompanied with grab bars, tall toilets, and handrails in bathrooms.
