6.3 earthquake hits off Kuril islands in Russian Far East

Published time: 10 Oct, 2018 23:30 Edited time: 11 Oct, 2018 00:00 A powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake has struck in the sea south of the Kuril islands in the Russian Far East, US Geological Survey (USGS) data shows. Earlier estimates placed the magnitude higher, at 6.5. The quake occurred at a shallow depth of 17.5km (just […]

Jersey: Why you should visit – what to do, see and eat in the Channel Islands hotspot

Despite being the largest of the Channel Islands, Jersey is just 118 square kilometres – roughly a tenth of the size of London – with a population of less than 100,000. But, being able to drive from one side of the island to the other within an hour adds to the delight of this island […]

Magical Majorca: Take in Palma and the Island’s rugged northern coast on a sunshine break

Playa de Muro beach with wooden pier. (Image: GETTY) I was in Majorca with my family, staying at the Iberostar Alcudia Park on the seafront at Playa de Muro beach, a 40-minute drive from Palma Airport. And if you can tear yourself away from the fun fit for millionaires in the hotel, it’s an ideal […]

Magical Majorca: Take in Palma and the Island’s rugged northern coast on a sunshine break

Playa de Muro beach with wooden pier. (Image: GETTY) I was in Majorca with my family, staying at the Iberostar Alcudia Park on the seafront at Playa de Muro beach, a 40-minute drive from Palma Airport. And if you can tear yourself away from the fun fit for millionaires in the hotel, it’s an ideal […]

Greece holidays: Thousands of tourists stranded on Greek islands due to ferry strike

Greek islands such as Mykonos, Santorini and Crete will be affected by the strike, destinations popular with British tourists. Crew union PNO confirmed ferries would not leave the port until 6am on Wednesday, according to Associated Press. The protest could be extended if an agreement is not made over pay increases of five per cent […]

Hurricane Lane Hawaii: Is it safe to travel to Hawaii? What islands are safe?

Hurricane Lane is set to wreak havoc on the US state of Hawaii today, bringing hazardous sea and weather conditions to the islands. The Governor of Hawaii has now declared a state of emergency for the entire state. “Formal Hurricane Warnings have been issued for Hawaii (Big Island), Maui, Kalawao and Honolulu Counties,” said the […]

Is it safe to visit Hawaii? Latest travel update as Hurricane Lane sweeps towards islands

Hurricane Lane is heading towards Hawaii at speeds of over 150mph making the Hawaiian islands very vulnerable, the latest bulletin from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) revealed. This is the latest travel advice. The category five storm is the second on record to pass within 350 miles of Hawaii, USA, as it approaches […]

100 under-the-radar islands everyone should visit in their lifetime

Shutterstock From sandy beaches to crystal clear waters, you may think you’ve seen it all when it comes to island life, even if just from photos. But it turns out there are plenty more unique and stunning islands in the world left to discover — and many of them fly under the radar despite their […]

Kilauea Has Added a Mile to the Big Island’s Coastline

Kilauea Has Added a Mile to the Big Island’s Coastline Advertiser Disclosure The credit card offers that appear on the website are from credit card companies from which ThePointsGuy.com receives compensation. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site (including, for example, the order in which they appear). This site does […]

8 Gorgeous Greek Islands You Haven’t Heard of Yet

8 Gorgeous Greek Islands You Haven’t Heard of Yet Advertiser Disclosure The credit card offers that appear on the website are from credit card companies from which ThePointsGuy.com receives compensation. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site (including, for example, the order in which they appear). This site does not […]