Tropical Storm Matthew Becomes 13th Named Storm of the Atlantic Hurricane Season; Warnings Issued in Windward IslandsTropical Storm Matthew has formed near the Windward Islands. Matthew is producing locally heavy rain and strong winds in parts of the Lesser Antilles. It, then, will threaten parts of the Caribbean Sea as a hurricane this […]
Typhoon Megi kills 5, injures over 600 in Taiwan and eastern China More than 600 people were injured and five were killed after once-Typhoon Megi roared across Taiwan and eastern China. Megi made landfall in central Fujian, near the city of Putian, early Wednesday morning local time. The system has since weakened to a tropical […]
Mount Barujari in West Nusa Teggara province of central Indonesia erupted on Tuesday, with ashes potentially enveloping a nearby city and disturbing international flight, a disaster agency spokesman told Xinhua. The ash tends to spread to southwest of the crater and fall down on the provincial capital of Mataram city and hamper flight at […]
The magnificent five star Ashford Castle is set in 350 acres, on the picturesque shores of Lough Corrib. Dating back to 1228, the castle now enters a new chapter in its history, as part of The Red Carnation Hotel Collection. With 82 spectacular rooms, suites and the Hideaway Cottage, a wealth of activities and […]
There is a lot to think about when preparing for a vacation, and planning what to o while on the plane is an important part of that process (specially when travelling with children!) . While many travellers will have their own games and movies loaded onto their portable devices, there is also the entertainment provided […]