Articles by Natasha Hanano
Royal Baby Watch: Britain Prepares for Kate Middleton and Prince William's Baby
The royal baby due date is looming and photographers are already lined up outside the hospital. The royal baby due date is looming and photographers are already lined up outside the hospital.
Holland America Cruises 2014: Announces New 78 Day Trip Through Asia
Holland America is planning a new 78-day trip from the USA to Asia in 2014. Holland America is planning a new 78-day trip from the USA to Asia in 2014.
Ramadan 2013: Starts July 8 With Fasting
Ramadan 2013 begins on July 8th. Every year the dates of Ramadan shift because of the cycle of the lunar calendar. The first full day of fasting will start on July 9th.
Boeing 777: Asiana Airlines Flight Crashes at San Francisco International Airport
An Asiana Airlines flight has crashed at San Francisco International Airport. The Boeing 777 crashed on Sunday after it left Seoul's Incheon International Airport earlier on Saturday and had flown 10 hours and 23 minutes to California, reported CNN.
Popcateptl Volcano: Causes Flight Cancellations and Delays in Mexico
Popcateptl volcano in Mexico has disrupted travel plans for many. Fox News reported that there have been thousands of passengers who are flying in and out of major airports in Mexico including Mexico City and Toluca airports that are facing major delays and cancels.
Worlds Best Airlines 2013: Emirates Voted Number One in Skytrax World Airline Awards
Emirates has been voted the world's best airline by passengers in the annual Skytrax World Airline Awards. The Awards are determined by millions of passengers in 160 countries, 18.2 million passengers to be exact. The airlines are judged on a variety of criteria including cabin cleanliness, in-flight food and service. The Dubai based carrier, Emirates took top spots in 2001 and 2002 and is back at the top this year.
Poodle Cat: New Breed of Curly Haired Cat [VIDEO]
There's a new breed of cat called the "poodle cat," that has an thick coat of curly hair like a poodle as its main identifying features. The Huffington Post reported that researchers from the University of Veterinary Medicine in Vienna have identified the need breed in a study that was published last year. The scientific name of the cat is Selkirk Rex.
Sheep Eating Plant: Puya Chilensis Grows in England
A South American plant which is believed to kill animals is about to bloom in England. The plant is called Puya chilensis and was planted in a greenhouse in Surrey 15 years ago. The plant is know to kill animals with its spikes and use their bodies as fertilizer.
Lake Powell Accident: One Woman Dead and Two Missing in Boating Crash
After a boat accident in Utah one person has died and two are missing reported Fox 13 News. The accident occurred on Lake Powell. Kane County Sheriff's Sgt. Alan Alldredge said in a news release that at around 8:15 p.m. National Park Service dispatchers received reports of the boating accident at buoy 43 near Dangling Rope Marina and that the accident was between a motor boat and a house boat.
Southern Living Magazine Starts Southern Living Hotel Collection
Southern Living magazine has started to put its stamp of approval on some upscale hotels in its new, Southern Living Hotel Collection.
Kim Kardashian Baby Name: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West Name Their Baby North West
Kim Kardashian and Kanye west have had their baby on Saturday. The couple reportedly named their daughter North West.
Princess Cruises Announces Charity Cruise
Princess Cruise Lines has announced, Cruising for a Cause: Princess Has a Heart. The charity cruise will be a 5 day trip to the Western Carribean departing on February 10, 2014. The trip which leaves from Ft Lauderdale will raise money for the American Heart Association.
Norwegian Breakaway and Other NCL Cruise Ships to Sell Certified Angus Beef On Board
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that it is the only cruise line that serves Certified Angus Beef brand steaks.
Silversea Cruises Announces Around the World Trip in 115 Days
Silversea, the luxury cruise line has a world cruise planned for 2015 that will include 50 ports in five continents.
Universal Studios Orlando: New Transformers: The Ride-3D Opens
A new 3-D ride based on the Transformers toy and the popular movies has opened at Universal Studios in Orlando.
Dunkin' Donuts: Plans to Offer Gluten Free Menu Items
Popular donut chain, Dunkin' Donuts announced that they should offer two gluten free pastries to their menu including cinnamon sugar doughnuts and blueberry muffins by the end of next year.
Michael Mina Las Vegas: Restaurateur Opens Pub 1842, Serving Modern Comfort Food
Restaurateur Michael Mina has opened a new burger joint at Las Vegas' MGM Grand called Pub 1842. USA Today reported that the pub is the most casual of Mina's enterprises which include fine dining at Bellagio and American Fish at Aria.
World's Ugliest Dog: Competition Takes Place on June 21 in Petaluma, California
Every year The World's Ugliest Dog contest takes place in Petaluma, California. On June 21 dozens of dogs will compete to will the title of World's Ugliest Dog which earns the pooch and their owner, $1,500, a professional photo shoot and a catered dinner at a luxury hotel. CBS reported that between 25-30 dogs are expected to compete in the contest tomorrow including all sorts of breeds including boxer, terrier, Chinese Crested and Chihuaha to name a few.
Ryanair Destinations: Low Cost Carrier Could Offer $10 Trans Atlantic Flights
One of Europe's go-to budge airline, Ryanair, could start selling low cost trans-Atlantic flights. Reuters reported that if the airline secures enough twin-aisle planes and has more access to cities in the U.S. it could start selling the low cost tickets.
easyJet and Stansted Airport in London Make Passenger Growth Plans
The budget airline, easyJet has plans of long term growth with London Stansted airport. Standsted is a major UK airport outside of Londond owned by Manchester Airport Group. The announcement was made that they plan on doubling its passenger numbers at the airport.
Parks in Britain Attract Overseas Visitors According to New Study
VisitBritain which is a national tourism agency has released research which shows that £7.8 billion was spent by visitors to the UK who were enjoying British parks and gardens.
Loch Ness Monster Celebrates its 80th Anniversary
The infamous Loch Ness Monster resurfaced 80 years ago this week when a woman saw the creature in the loch. Yahoo News reports that every year the lock gets $90 million in tourism.
Heathrow Airport in London Naming Terminal 2, 'The Queen's Terminal'
London's Heathrow Airport will name its new Terminal 2 building after it's Queen. The Huffington Post reported that the terminal will be known as "Terminal 2: The Queens Terminal."
InterContinental Hotels to Open Hotel in Osaka, Japan
InterContinental Hotels has opened an InterContinental in Osaka, Japan. InterContinental Hotels has opened an InterContinental in Osaka, Japan. The hotel is in the center of the commercial development, Grand Front Osaka.
Hilton Worldwide to Expand to Macedonia
Hilton Worldwide is expanding to Macedonia with a partnership between Ajdovan Ademoski to open a Double Tree by Hilton Skopje.
London City Airport Sees Record Number of Passengers in History
London's only central city airport, London City Airport, has had its busiest ever month, week and day in May, reported breakingtravelnews.com. The airport peaked at 15,697 passengers on Friday 23rd . It's monthly figure was 315,514 which was its highest in 26 years.
Princess Cruise's Royal Princess Debuts Luxury Private Cabanas on Ship
Princess Cruise's newly debuted luxury ship, Royal Princess has luxurious private deck top cabanas as well as a host of other top-knotch amenities.
London Garden Bridge Across the Themes Proposed
Thomas Heatherwick who designed the London 2012 Olympic Cauldron has been commissioned by Transport for London to design a £60 million garden bridge across the Thames. The idea of the bridge will be to connect North and South London will a beautiful garden of trees and flowers that are unique to the area.
Lego Art Exhibit NYC: Nathan Sawaya Showcases Large Scale Lego Scupltures in Times Square
In New York's iconic Times Square, artist Nathan Sawaya has created an inventive lego exhibit. The artist uses the kids toy to create amazing sculptures in his exhibit, The Art of the Brick which opens today at Discovery Times Square. He has already showed the exhibit in Singapore, Taiwan and Australia.
London Tube Celebrated Lego's 150th Anniversary with Lego Tube Map
London Underground has created a series of Tube maps made entirely of Lego in celebration of the toy company's 150th anniversary.
