Holiday
Gran Canaria fires: 1,000 forced to flee after inferno ravages holiday island – World News
A massive fire on the holiday island of Gran Canaria has forced 1,000 people to flee their homes as “overwhelmed” firefighters try to contain the inferno. More troops were being called in to fight the out-of-control blaze in the mountains, which flared up on Sunday morning and has ripped through 1,000 hectares on the summit. …
Holiday World adding water coaster | Local News
Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari announced this week that it is adding Cheetah Chase, a third water coaster. Matt Eckert, Holiday World’s president, said the $7 million investment will make the Spencer County, Indiana, theme park “the undisputed Water Coaster Capital of the world.” And that’s good news for Owensboro. “We are extremely fortunate to …
Holiday Tips for Recently Divorced Families
For some people it looks like the holidays and stress go together like turkey and stuffing. Between the family gatherings, gift shopping, busy work schedules and other time drains, it's no wonder we often find ourselves exhausted and just looking for a break during the year's final months. For families who have just finished the …
Brave teenager discovered she had rare cancer after breaking her leg on holiday
A brave schoolgirl who discovered she had a rare form of cancer after breaking her leg on holiday is set to face a life-changing operation. Chardonnay Rawcliffe-Roberts, from Accrington, fell over and broke her leg while playing on South Pier at Blackpool in February and was taken to hospital for treatment. However, after more than …
Should I offset my summer holiday flights?
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption The airline industry produces a substantial amount of carbon dioxide Flying off somewhere nice this summer? Now feeling guilty? You wouldn’t be alone. The continuing campaign by teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg to get everyone to reduce their carbon emissions has prompted some soul-searching over when, and whether, it …
Health and wildlife officials remind risk of swimming infections this holiday
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KWWL) – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is dissuading people from swimming at four lakes in the state this weekend for high E. coli levels, according to their water quality monitoring map. As people hit the water for Independence Day weekend, they’re also reminding them how to decrease their risk of infection while swimming. …
Tourist racks up £1,300 medical bill on US holiday after breaking her nail on the first day – The Sun
A YOUNG woman was left with a medical bill of AUD$2,500 (£1,325) after breaking her nail on the first day of her holiday in the US. Australian tourist Rachael Minaway, 32, had just arrived in Hawaii with a friend when she needed medical attention after getting her finger caught in the glovebox of their rental …
Get a Great Holiday Experience – Visit Penang
Penang in Malaysia is a remarkable city that boasts of local delicacies, shopping, recreation, nightlife, and sightseeing. As I was thinking for a holiday somewhere in South Asia but unable to decide an exact location, a friend suggested me to visit Penang in Malaysia. On his advice I came to Penang but didn’t know much …
