Monthly Archives: February 2010

The tsunami racing towards Hawaii right now

Posted on February 28, 2010 by admin

Current predictions by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) show waves of a little more than 8 feet headed for Hilo. The first wave is expected to strike at about 4:05 p.m. EST. The NOAA does stress on its … Continue reading →

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Go Travel Stops it’s all Functions

Posted on February 27, 2010 by admin

The Halifax-based company, founded by tourism entrepreneur Hugh Boyle ‘Tour operator Go Travel South’, has announced ceasing its functioning on Sunday stating that it will not be carrying the passengers who were set to return to Canada.Apologising for the inconvenience … Continue reading →

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Whirinaki Forest – North Island , New Zealand

Posted on February 26, 2010 by admin

Amazingly tall trees, rushing rivers, a wide variety of habitats and a fascinating past combine to create Whirinaki Forest Park. This was one of New Zealand’s most famous conservation battlegrounds, where people actively fought to save a magnificent native forest. … Continue reading →

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Corporate travel budgets likely to increase in Asia

Posted on February 26, 2010 by admin

CORPORATE travel in Asia is likely to rebound with a growth of 10-15 per cent this year in markets such as Singapore and Hong Kong, although companies may be reluctant to lift the cost-saving travel policies implemented during the recession.’About … Continue reading →

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Monster storm predicted in Pennsylvania

Posted on February 25, 2010 by admin

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is asking drivers in the state to avoid unnecessary travel Thursday into Friday because of the heavy snow storm expected.”Some forecasts suggest this upcoming storm could be on par with, or worse than, other recent … Continue reading →

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Holidaymakers suing travel giant First Choice for £3m

Posted on February 24, 2010 by admin

Four South Wales families whose dream Caribbean holiday was ruined by food-poisoning are among hundreds of holidaymakers suing travel giant First Choice for £3m.Mice roaming across buffet tables, birds picking at leftover food, under-cooked food and piles of vomit left … Continue reading →

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Air travel in Europe hit by strikes

Posted on February 24, 2010 by admin

Travellers in Europe picked their way through flight disruptions on Tuesday as French air traffic controllers went on strike and Lufthansa tried to get its planes back into the air after a stoppage by pilots.In France, airlines had to cancel … Continue reading →

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Travel warning for Syria has been lifted by US

Posted on February 23, 2010 by admin

The U.S. has lifted an advisory warning American travellers of security concerns in Syria, officials said, as Washington tries to boost ties with a country seen as key to peace in the region.However, Syria remains on a U.S. list of … Continue reading →

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Latest advice for holidaymakers for Madeira floods

Posted on February 23, 2010 by admin

Holidaymakers who have flights to Madeira this week are being advised to continue with their holiday plans ‘as normal’ in spite of weekend floods and mudslides which have claimed the lives of 42 people.The Portuguese island, which lies just over … Continue reading →

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Travellers have scrambled to find flights, trains

Posted on February 23, 2010 by admin

Thousands of travellers have scrambled to find flights, trains, hotel rooms or rental cars after Lufthansa pilots began a four-day walkout over job security that grounded at least 800 flights.The Lufthansa strike disrupted plans for 10,000 passengers worldwide but that … Continue reading →

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