REUTERS/ Lucy Nicholson The 5.3-magnitude earthquake that struck in the Channel Islands region on Thursday afternoon did not cause any immediate damage or injuries, but it gave a pretty strong jolt to an eagles’ nest near the epicenter. Video from the National Park Service shows the treetop nest shaking violently during the quake. An adult […]
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The five most popular islands have been revealed and Europe is NOT included
From blue water to shimmering white beaches, holidaymakers have a habit of searching for the most idyllic islands before booking. With the prospect of summer just around the corner, that well-deserved beach holiday no longer seems like a distant possibility. To help those who are still trying to decide which holiday hotspot will be ticked […]
Watch: The Lonely Island’s Oscars Song Was Too Expensive and Star-Studded for the Ceremony
As expected, the 90th Academy Awards went long last night, even with Jimmy Kimmel offering a sweet jetski to the Oscar winner who gave the shortest acceptance speech. But the ceremony was almost a little bit longer thanks to The Lonely Island, and it would have been worth the extra time. The Lonely Island, the […]
The 10 best islands in the world revealed and THREE are in Europe
Getty Images Best islands in the world: Ten stunning islands have been chosen as the world’s best We all dream of escaping to an exotic castaway island from time to time. Travel + Leisure has announced their latest awards of the world’s best islands. Voted by their readers, the results cover the best remote and […]
Caribbean is hot to trot: Islands ready to welcome tourists after last year’s hurricanes
The Bahamas is now famous for its swimming pigs, which you can find on Rose Island THE BAHAMAS Head for Nassau and New Providence, where Atlantis Resort’s Dolphin Cay is offering new snorkelling, paddleboard and kayaking with dolphin experiences in their 11-acre lagoon with beaches and connected pools. But the most famous Bahamian animals nowadays […]
Canary Islands yellow fever: Is Brit holiday spot Fuerteventura a disease risk?
A Canary Islands winter sun spot, part of Spain‘s holiday islands, has been hit by yellow fever and dengue fever, causing a health scare. Fuerteventura health officials have discovered mosquitoes carrying the two potentially fatal diseases on the island. This has led to fears of a dangerous outbreak of yellow fever and dengue fever which […]
7 Budget-Friendly Islands Perfect for a Winter Escape
7 Budget-Friendly Islands Perfect for a Winter Escape 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 include […]
8 Amazing Not-In-France French Islands to Visit Now
8 Great Not-So French French Islands to Visit Now 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 […]
MAPPED: The most dangerous islands in the WORLD – with crocodiles and nuclear wastelands
Whilst a deserted island may seem like a safe space to be in the current climate, they may not be the best place to hide from the threats in the world. Instead of beautiful beaches and calm forests, some islands should never be ventured to by humans. The most dangerous islands in the world have […]
Bernie Sanders reveals $146bn relief bill for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands
Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) introduced a $ 146 billion relief package for Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, which were pummeled by Hurricane Maria earlier this year. The recovery plan is backed by firebrand San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulin Cruz. The bill, unveiled by Senator Sanders on Tuesday called The Puerto Rico and US […]