Articles by Shari Ann Solano
Scarf-Wearing Cheetah on the Loose in Snowy Canada
A conservation officer in British Columbia added that cheetahs are normally timid and less forceful than other large cats, after one of the African cats was spotted meandering through the outback.
Top 5 Dirty Little Secrets of Hotels
When we travel, we are vigilant for undesirable looking local people that may mug us, cabbies that may charge us an excessive amount or things we're mistakenly charged for on our registration ticket. Be that as it may, how nearly do we ever take a look at our hotel room? Check these dirty little secrets about your hotel room you need to know.
5 of the Best No-Fly Holidays
If you are searching for approaches to decrease your carbon footprint or basically can't face the hassle of airplane terminals this mid-year, then look no further. These inspirational thoughts demonstrate to you how to escape without getting on a plane.
Sydney's Secret Garden Hotel
Covered up on display for a considerable length of time, Parkroyal Darling Harbour is likely one of the underrated gems in Sydney's crowded hotel scene. Built in 1991 and renovated in 2013, the inn appears finally prepared to break out of the shadows and uncover itself.
Ways to Save on Amusement Parks
It's that time of the year that regional amusement parks are opening for the season, and national amusement parks are supporting for peak summertime crowds. In the event that you wind up pursuing crazy rides and funnel cakes in the coming weeks, you won't be separated from everyone else. It doesn't have to break the bank. We should go over several tips and tricks to take a portion of the money related sting out of a midyear of fun at the parks.
Holidays on Ice: Hotels Where You Can Skate and Stay
The holidays are going all out and that implies twinkling lights, lobbies that are decked, and gingerbread everything. For a handful of hotels out there, it likewise implies time to take off one of their most unique occasional treats: a glistening ice rink.
Oil to Stay Below $50 for Two Years, While Other Commodities Rebound, Scotiabank Says
Scotiabank Economics said that while different things are set to bounce back in 2016, West Texas Intermediate oil costs would normal close to US$40-45 for every barrel for 2016 and US$45-50 for 2017. As benchmark oil costs tumbled to new 11-year lows on Monday, another report painted a grim photo of the outlook at energy costs one year from now and 2017.
European Cruise Company Debuts First Robot Ship Greeters
Pepper the robot will begin welcoming and offering travellers on board Costa some assistance in spring 2016. The high oceans are progressively going innovative.
Cruise Ship Anchor Grinds Through Cayman Island Reef
A cruise ship's anchor chain has totally destroyed a vast portion of George Town Harbour's coral reef. Divers caught the grinding submerged footage of the moment the Zenith cruise ship's anchor dragged over the seabed and slice through the coral.
NASA Cancels Launch of Next Mars Probe
A US science satellite set to launch to Mars in March 2016 has been grounded because of a leak in a key research instrument. NASA has not stated if it will have funding for the program, which was covered at $425 million.
Shared Season Passes: Quebec Leaders in Night Skiing Want to Give Downhillers ‘Broader Experiences’
The Eastern Township's Bromont, montagne d'expériences, which brags of more night skiing and riding than any territory in North America, has collaborated with Mont Saint-Sauveur in the Laurentians to offer a mutual supplement to season passes.
Abandoned 'Wizard of Oz' Theme Park Only Opens Once Per Year
During the late spring of 1970, North Carolina's Land of Oz amusement park welcomed an incredible 400,000 guests in a matter of months. For a period, it was the second most-visited theme park in the eastern United States, playing runner-up to Disney World, as indicated by a local magazine. So what happened, and why have you probably never known about this spot?
5 Unusual Motorways from Your Wildest Dreams
Most people drive on ordinary highways each day. However, there are amazing, wildly developed, and innovative streets around the globe with crazy stories to tell. Check these 5 unusual motorways to find out.
Secret Beaches That You Can Only Get To On a Yacht
Winter holidays has begun in the northern half of the globe, yet in the yachting scene, it's generally an endless summer. The closest thing you'll discover to the turning of seasons is the change from Mediterranean season to Caribbean season. The recently held Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show denoted the regular relocation of numerous boats from the Mediterranean to the Caribbean and is the ideal opportunity to gaze at the extravagant way of life and begin arranging your yacht schedule.
The First Passenger Jet Just Landed In Antarctica
It might be chillier than most travel spots, yet a trip to Antarctica is one you'll always remember. The first arrival of a commercial passenger jet on the frosty continent happened a week ago on a blue-ice runway.
Cheetahs Attack Limpopo Air Force Base Officer
Two cheetahs utilised for animal control on a South African air base attacked an air force officer, somewhat injuring her. Two cheetahs attacked a warrant officer at the air force base in Makhado, Limpopo, after she evidently attempted to take photographs of them, the South African Air Force said on Thursday.
Muslim Group Evacuates US Headquarters after Getting White Powder in Mail
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) central command in Washington, D.C. was cleared Thursday after a foreign substance was gotten via the post office. Around three workers were isolated inside the workplace after white powder left a hate letter around 1 p.m., CAIR Representative Ibrahim Hooper said. They were discharged from quarantine around 3 p.m. and around 20 different workers were evacuated from the workplace.
Microsoft's Cortana Assistant Now Available on iOS and Android
After months of testing and input, Microsoft is conveying its Cortana digital assistant to iOS and Android. It's the most recent part of the company's Windows 10 push, joined with an increased focus on cross-platform services and applications. Microsoft initially launched Cortana exclusively for Windows Phone a year ago, yet the service has now developed into another approach to associate Windows 10 PCs and smart phones running Android or iOS.
Harry Potter Land to Open at Universal Hollywood April 7
Rides and different attractions themed on Harry Potter will open at the Universal Hollywood amusement park in Los Angeles on April 7, Universal declared Tuesday.
Hong Kong Winter Wonderland Experience
As the year-end festive season approaches, December in Hong Kong is the ideal cool climate getaway. The 2015 Hong Kong Winter Fest has started with the enchanted Sparkling BVLGARI Roman Holiday at Statue Square, set to light up Central with an extensive, gem like Serpent light-art installation, inspired by the antiquated Roman and Greek image for insight and strength. Joint effort between Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) and BVLGARI, the centerpiece is comprised of 50,000 LED lights used to enlighten the serpent's body. It took six months to fabricate and an additional two months for the installation.
The Future of Tourism is a $20 Million Hotel that Takes Guests 30 Feet Underwater
A planned hotel guarantees that you could book your own particular 18-by-12-foot unit in a hotel room 30 feet under the ocean. The project is the brainchild of managing director Tony Webb, who advised Tech Insider he's been attempting to make his Planet Ocean Underwater Hotel a reality for the last two and a half years.
You Won't Want to Bring Your Kids to These 5 Destinations
While family vacations are undeniably fun and unite everybody, in some cases you need to skip the child friendly activities and leave the kids with grandma and grandpa. Try these 5 wonderful destinations where you won't definitely wish to bring your children with you.
Yakushima, Japan: An Island of Natural Wonders
Settling in the warm, subtropical waters 37 miles south of Kyushu, Japan's third biggest island, the towering mountains and old forests of Yakushima make it a segregated and to a great extent pristine paradise, which feels a world far from the hustle and bustle of Japan's mega cities. Designated a Unesco world legacy site in 1993, the island has long been adored by the Japanese as one of the nation's natural marvels, but it is just in recent years that outside guests have begun to find Yakushima's facts.
Spectacular Rainbow Beaches with the World's Most Colorful Sand
After a long winter where everything was shaded in white and after that grey, and then black snow, you deserve some color in your life. View these spectacularly shaded shorelines, where you will have a hard time believing the color of the sand.
Hungary Police Search for Bomb Aboard Egypt-Bound German Jet After Emergency Landing
A passenger plane heading from Berlin to Hurghada, Egypt, arrived in Budapest because of a bomb threat, Hungarian police said on Monday.
Ski Resorts Using Drone GoPros to Lure Thrill-Seekers
A drone hovers around 30 feet over the skier's head, then rapidly swoops down for a more tightly edge so its camcorder can catch everything he might do as he cuts down a steep powder stash. It's not a scene from the most recent Warren Miller movie. It's something the founders of a Silicon Valley production company want to convey to a ski resort near you permitting clients to get an ultimate selfie in a drone zone.
Holiday Stay in 'A Christmas Story' House Up for Auction
Fanatics of 'A Christmas Story' will begin the auction on Tuesday for the opportunity to celebrate the season by staying in the Cleveland house made renowned by the prominent 1983 holiday film.
Russia Launches New Airstrikes in Syria; 1st from Submarine
Russia has released another barrage of airstrikes against targets in Syria, including the first battle launch of another cruise missile from a Russian submarine in the Mediterranean Sea, the nation's defense minister said Tuesday.
Sunken Ship with $1 Billion Worth of Treasure Discovered
The night of June 8, 1708, was moonless and smothering with little in the way for wind to fill the gigantic sails of the Spanish treasure ship San Jose as it moved in the quiet waters off the shore of Cartagena, Colombia. Not far off, scarcely obvious in the quick blurring light, a British warship streaked toward the Spanish vessel, gradually but steadily making progress.
Curry House Chicken Biryani Poisoned 32 People and 'May Have Killed One Diner'
The 39-year-old lady died the day after a community event resulted to various individuals suffering from food poisoning due to contaminated food prepared by the Karachi Karahi in east London. A curry house's chicken biryani harmed 32 individuals and may have killed one diner- council bosses have stated.
