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SUN-seeking holidaymakers can save up to 30 per cent on packages for one of Florida’s top attractions.

The limited-time deal is the perfect chance to lock in a tropical escape to Orlando’s most exclusive park: Discovery Cove.

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If there’s any such thing as a classic bucket-list item, it’s swimming with dolphins – and that’s something you can do without breaking the bank this summer.

Discovery Cove in Orlando has just slashed prices for 2026, and we’ve got the inside track on how to stack your savings.

Right now, you can get up to 15 per cent off 2026 Discovery Cove packages.

But the real win for savvy readers is using the code SUNNY at checkout to snag an extra 15 per cent off – that’s a potential overall saving of 30 per cent.

For families watching the pennies, the Ultimate Package is the undisputed star of the show.

Not only do you get a full day of luxury at Discovery Cove, but it also includes 14 days of unlimited access to SeaWorld, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and Aquatica.

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It’s the best way to beat the 2026 rush and guarantee two weeks of world-class thrills for one upfront price.

The best part? Once you step inside this hidden island oasis, you can put your wallet away.

Discovery Cove is all-inclusive, meaning your breakfast, lunch, snacks and drinks are all covered.

You’ll spend the day getting up close and personal with some of the friendliest, most playful animals in Florida.

Head to the Dolphin Lagoon to step into the calm waters and see a dream come to life as you’re greeted by a bottlenose dolphin.

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If you want to explore further, you can snorkel through the Grand Reef, a vast underwater world where thousands of tropical fish and graceful rays drift over colourful coral.

For a change of pace, visit the Freshwater Oasis to see the fun-loving otters.

You can also stroll through the lush landscapes of Flamingo Point to observe the beauty of Caribbean Flamingos.

They even provide all the essentials, including snorkel gear, wetsuits, animal-safe suncream, towels and lockers.

With a strict limit of just 1,300 guests per day, you can dodge every theme park visitor’s nightmare: endless lines of slow-moving queues in the Florida heat.

Because capacity is capped, the park stays peaceful, allowing you to move at your own pace without the usual crowds.

Instead of waiting in line, you’ll be swimming through serene lagoons or hand-feeding tropical birds in the aviary.

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This flash sale ends on March 31, so you’ll need to move fast if you have the Orange State in your sights this summer.

Another once-in-a-lifetime holiday experience is taking to the sea – and Norwegian Cruises Lines offers an incredible range of packages.

European travellers shouldn’t miss a theme park near Paris where kids can go free all summer.

Planning a hol closer to home? There’s a new £450 million Center Parks in Scotland underway with its own ‘subtropical swimming paradise’.

Hungarian leader sparks EU outrage with veto on $103bn Ukraine aid, citing pipeline dispute amid tense election campaign.

European Union leaders, meeting for a summit in Brussels, have piled pressure on Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, accusing him of hijacking and blocking a vital aid package for Ukraine and undermining EU decision-making as Russia’s war on its neighbour is now in its fifth year, with any peace deal remaining elusive.

The EU’s top diplomat warned on Thursday that it was urgent to show support for Ukraine’s war effort.

“It’s really, really time to show our support to Ukraine,” Kaja Kallas told reporters on arrival at EU summit talks where leaders hope to unlock the 90-billion-euro ($103bn) funding, which Hungary had signed up to in December along with the rest of the 27-member bloc.

EU leaders agreed to the $103bn loan in December, but Orban has clashed with ⁠Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and blocked its implementation last month, citing a dispute over a war-damaged pipeline.

Orban, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s key ally in an unfriendly bloc, has taken a stance that has angered other EU leaders, as Kyiv could run short of money in weeks if it does not receive new funding. His U-turn has called into question the credibility of the European Council, the EU’s highest decision-making body.

Several leaders arriving at the summit said Orban, who faces a difficult election next month, had to stick to the December deal and stop blocking the loan.

“He’s using Ukraine as a weapon in his election campaign, and it’s not good,” Finnish ⁠Prime Minister Petteri Orpo said, accusing Orban of betraying fellow EU leaders.

Orban, a strident right-wing nationalist admired by United States President Donald Trump, is trailing in opinion polls ahead of elections on April 12.

Part of his election campaign has been to portray Zelenskyy as an existential threat to Hungary.

At the summit, leaders ⁠are expected to point to an agreement by Zelenskyy this week to fix the Druzhba pipeline with EU technical help and funding, and to try to convince Orban to drop his opposition to the loan, diplomats say.

The pipeline carried Russian oil through Ukraine to Hungary and ⁠Slovakia but was damaged by a Russian attack in January, officials say. Ukraine says it will take some time to repair. Hungary says it is already ready to operate.

Two months after the anniversary of the devastating Southern California firestorms, several legislators at the state Capitol unveiled a package of bills aimed at preventing wildfires and lessening their harms.

“California has reached a tipping point,” Assemblymember Steve Bennett (D-Ventura) said during a news conference Wednesday. “In the last nine years, we’ve had the eight largest fires in the history of California — we shouldn’t have this problem.”

Two of the most destructive wildfires ever in California erupted on the same day last January. The fires devastated Pacific Palisades and Altadena — destroying homes and businesses, displacing residents and killing 31 people. The Palisades and Eaton fires caused an estimated economic loss of $250 billion.

Among the dozen bills announced Wednesday were:

• Assembly Bill 1934, carried by Bennett, would require the state fire marshal’s Wildfire Mitigation Advisory Committee to develop a home hardening certification program. (Home hardening involves using ignition-resistant materials to make houses less vulnerable to embers or flames.)
• Senate Bill 1079, from Sen. Henry Stern (D-Los Angeles), would create a Fire Innovation Unit within the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. The unit would serve as a hub for wildfire technology research and deployment.
• Assembly Bill 1699, by Assemblymember Chris Rogers (D-Santa Rosa), would indefinitely extend the Prescribed Fire Liability Program and expand program eligibility.
• Assembly Bill 1891, by Assemblymember Damon Connolly (D-San Rafael), would create the Beneficial Fire Capacity Program to expand training and support for community-led beneficial fire programs, including those developed by universities, volunteer fire districts and California Native American tribes.
• Senate Bill 894, from Sen. Benjamin Allen (D-Santa Monica), would state the intent of the Legislature to create the California Wildfire Resilience Program, which would increase access to home hardening modifications.

Allen, who represents the Palisades, said neighborhoods are being turned upside down by wildfires.

“Modern fires are now spreading from wild lands into urban communities,” he said. “The reality that so many people in my district have been living through over this past year has been immensely challenging. Tens of thousands of families remain displaced from their homes.”

State Sen. Benjamin Allen (D-Santa Monica) hosts a discussion with local leaders and residents to mark 100 days since the start of the L.A. County wildfires at Will Rogers State Beach on April 17, 2025, in Los Angeles.

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Many fire survivors have expressed anger over government action that they believe enabled the disaster and hindered recovery efforts. When asked whether the Legislature had plans to dissect the response, Allen said he would support a robust investigation.

“I think the public is expecting that the state is really looking into this,” he said. “But I know there’s always 10 million different priorities around here — one of my jobs as somebody who represents these folks is to make sure it continues to be on the radar screen.”

Bennett said Californians had a right to expect oversight and transparency but should not “expect perfection” during emergencies.

“I think we are best in California if we develop a culture where everybody says, ‘You do the best you can,’” he said. “I think we would be better off.”

Survivors in Altadena and Pacific Palisades recently marked the anniversary of the disaster with solemn memorial services.

“This year has been the hardest year of our lives,” Joy Chen, executive director of the Eaton Fire Survivors Network, said during a service in Altadena. “Unimaginable grief. The 31 people who died that day, and the hundreds who have died prematurely since. Homes lost. Jobs lost. Incomes lost. A sense of safety and identity stripped away.”