An artificial resort in Germany is the world’s largest indoor waterpark has been created in the world’s largest single hall to not have supports. It was built inside a 352-foot disused airship hangar, one of the largest buildings by volume.
That is just the beginning. Read about abandoned rail way lines, to off ramps on highways and warehouse roofs…
Officials from airlines around the world are angrily demanding compensation from European authorities for what they feel was an over reaction to the threat of the Icelandic volcanic ash cloud. The EU triggered the world’s biggest closure of airspace since 9.11.2001.It is estimated that up to 100 thousand flights were cancelled and around half a million travelers stranded. The cost to the industry is estimated to be in the range of $1.75 billion.
Read how the European Union took five days before even a conference call could be arranged…
In his book The Most Important Person On Earth, Dr Myles Munroe’s final chapter is a special word of encouragement to Third World nations. A theme that is seen to be carried forward at an upcoming International Apostolic Network seminar, being held in the tropical island nation of Vanuatu, in the South Pacific in September, 2010.
Dr Munroe is a well known international motivational speaker, best-selling author, lecturer, educator and consultant for government and business.
Read why many see this as a ray of light for Third Word (developing nations)…
Naming kids weird names seems to be the norm for people who live in the limelight. The latest polls show that Barrack and Beckham were popular in 2008.
Just check out a few of these odd names such as Sixx Pennell and Shiloh Nouvel Pitt…
With the retail economy in tatters following weak Christmas and New Year trading and the Australian dollar firm, Easter travel deals abound.
2009 was rated as being the worst ever year for airlines and the hotel industries. Airlines were forced to take a long hard look at the efficiency of how they manage their operations, including coming up with ways for more passengers to manage their own travel arrangements. Some airlines now offer the traveler the ability to ‘check in’ on line. Airlines have been forced to offer super deals, amidst fierce competition, in order to struggle to capture a dwindled market. Easter deals are all over the Internet as Australians get set once again explore the world, after a year of cubing overseas travel. Read how South Pacific islands have so much to offer right now, particularly for really good Easter deals…
When elderly Ni-Vanuatu grandmother, Irene Kasten, won seven night’s accommodation at a charity fund-raising event for the cervical cancer team operating in the tropical islands of Vanuatu, in the South Pacific, she could not believe her ears. Along with Weddings-Parties-Evrisamting Ltd, Dr Margaret McAdam of Brisbane, Australia, organized a Duck Race in Port Vila, Vanuatu. Participants were asked to purchase children’s plastic yellow ducks, which were then dropped from a helicopter. The first duck over the finish line, won the prize of two airfares from Air Vanuatu. Second prize was a seven night stay at Seachange Lodge, Port Vila, valued at AU$2000. Irene Kasten was stunned when her name was announced, as she had never won a major prize in her life. Read more to find out what she did with the prize and why…
At an exclusive restaurant in London, on Valentine’s Day last year, a couple started arguing. Suddenly the wife stood up, slapped her husband across the face and stormed off in a huff. The husband composed himself, took a few more gulps of his red wine and proceeded to call his mistress on his mobile. He spoke loud enough for everyone around to hear. Within 15 minutes an immaculately dressed young mistress turned up at the restaurant and sat down, delighted that her lover had arranged the restaurant meal especially for her on Valentine’s Day. Read what happens when the wife unexpectedly returns…
Insiders of the travel industry insiders have finally expressed their concern that Trip Advisor and similar sites that rely on anonymous reviews, are beginning to wield too much power. According to the Independent in the UK the concern has been around for quite some time, but Trip Advisor’s Dirtiest Hotels list made it an even hotter topic in the past week. Read more of how the opinion of disgruntled guests can ruin a reputation…
Richard Branson is about to spend $575 on his next toy, underwater plane, known as the Necker Nymph. A toy that can loop-the-loop underwater. Read how you could get to enjoy this toy also for a mere $25,000…
Do you need to get away from it all and unwind? Need time off to stop and rethink what you are all about? Need to just lie back and relax and let the world go by?
When you arrive in Vanuatu you can throw away your watch and live on island time. It’s the perfect place for rest and relaxation and simply recharging your batteries. Great food, great people, great scenery. This could be yours but only in the next 24 hours.
Read how… (No catch to this one)
