Archive for Category: "Natural Disasters"
Hurricane Irene-Related Cancellations Snarl Travel Nationwide
With thousands of flights having been cancelled and airports up and down the East Coast having had their operations impacted by Hurricane Irene, it’s going to take some time for things to get back to normal. CBS Travel Editor Peter Greenberg spoke with Jan Crawford on The Early Show about why a slew of delays [...]
Weekly International Travel News Roundup
Bizarre natural disasters plagued the East Coast this week. First, an unexpected earthquake in Virginia rattled the entire East Coast and forced the closure of several of Washington’s most famous monuments. Then Hurricane Irene sent East Coasters scrambling, as many evacuated their homes in the wake of what might be the most devastating hurricane to [...]
Hurricane Irene Sparks Evacuations Along East Coast
With meteorologists claiming that Hurricane Irene has the potential to be the worst hurricane to hit the Northeast since Hurricane Gloria in 1985, travel plans and end of summer vacations are being uprooted as evacuations loom. It is suspected that the storm will impact 1 in 5 Americans, which is more than 65 million people [...]
East Coast Earthquake Damages Washington DC Icons
Tuesday’s unexpected earthquake in Virginia rattled the entire East Coast and forced the closure of several of Washington DC’s most popular tourist draws. The 5.8 magnitude earthquake, centered on Louisa County in central Virginia, about 85 miles (or 135km) southwest of the District of Columbia, has significantly damaged a handful of the nation’s best-known landmarks, [...]
Sudden Storm Kills Five at Indiana State Fair When Stage Collapses
State fairs are a popular summer travel destination, but a fatal accident over the weekend at the Indiana State Fair in Indianapolis calls into question the safety of these large gatherings. On Saturday night, just before the band Sugarland took to the main stage at the fair, a strong gust of wind knocked over parts [...]
Hidden Gems: Horsepower & Christchurch, New Zealand
Christchurch, New Zealand is one of the few places where you can step off the plane and be minutes away from starting an adventure. Yes, there’s biking, hiking, rafting, golfing, and even bungee jumping. But, there’s also some unexpected activities. How about harness racing? With experienced racers for your guide, you can go up to [...]
Heavy Storms Hit Chicago, Delay Flights
Heavy storms hit Chicago Monday morning which resulted in canceled flights, some airport damage and increasing the city’s flight-delay record. The severe thunderstorms produced winds of more than 60 mph with hail and heavy rain. More than 100 flights out of Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport were canceled. Planes flying into O’Hare and Midway International Airport [...]
Travel Tip: Hurricane Museums
OK, boys and girls, it’s that time of year again: I’m talking about hurricane season. But how much do you know about these natural disasters beyond what’s in the news? The Nantucket Shipwreck and Lifesaving Museum just launched its new exhibit to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Bob and the 1991 Perfect Storm, telling [...]
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