Posts Tagged ‘news’
What To Know Before Eating The Deadly Fugu Fish
For those taking a trip to Japan who are daring enough to try the deadly fugu fish, there are a few things you should know beforehand. To safely consume this Japanese delicacy, keep these tips in mind: Note: This information has been adapted from “Lonely Planet’s Book Of Everything” by Nigel Holmes Fugu, also known…Read more...
California Casino Insults Patrons With ‘Fat Girls’ Bill
For those who think they’ve received poor restaurant service in the past, you’ll appreciate this story. On Thursday night, Christine Duran, Christina Huerta and Isabel Robles went to the Cameo Club Casino in California for dinner. When the check came, they noticed a hurtful message, “Fat Girls,” written at the top. While at first the…Read more...
Victims Of Hotel Bug Get $760,000; Not The Hotel’s First Incident
Talk about the hotel from hell. Two hundred and eight one guests of the Royal Park Hotel in Elenite, Bulgaria, were struck with a terrible stomach bug, some so sick they were hospitalized. The incident, which happened in 2008, was so serious it has left some people still suffering today; however, yesterday the 281 ill…Read more...
Canada’s National Gingerbread Competition Comes To Town With Some Sweet Offerings
This holiday season, travelers heading to British Columbia can experience a tasty and festive tradition. Canada’s National Gingerbread Showcase will take place from November 24 to January 1, 2013, with amateurs and professionals battling to create “the most elaborate, decorative gingerbread creations using 100 per cent edible ingredients.” Taking place at Laurel Point Inn, there…Read more...
Tomb of Maya Queen Found In Guatemala
Archaeologists believe they have uncovered the tomb and remains of a Maya warrior queen in Guatemala. Believed to be Lady K’abel, military ruler of the Wak, or “Centipede,” kingdom between A.D. 672 and 692, the discovery was made at the site of the ancient city El Perú-Waka’ in the main pyramid temple. The body had…Read more...
TripAdvisor Review Costs Hotel Employee His Job
While many travelers enjoy using TripAdvisor to browse reviews of hotels and excursions, employees of tourism organizations have reason to fear the popular website and its unverified critiques. In fact, Fred Keeler, a former bartender at the Four Points by Sheraton Philadelphia Northeast hotel for almost 14 years, was fired after being the target of…Read more...
Are Airlines Risking The Lives Of Allergy Sufferers?
Do you think crashing is your biggest risk when on a plane? For allergy sufferers, it could actually be the food. In a recent study published in the journal “Clinical and Translational Allergy,” 32 patients with a nut or peanut allergy were studied to see how they coped with travel. Findings showed instances such as…Read more...
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