Travel

Gun provocation reveals tensions in Michigan tourist haven

Shawdesh desk: Some 90 minutes into a routine meeting of the Grand Traverse County board, its agenda packed with mundane topics such as roads and libraries, came a surprising seven

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Hawaii looks to welcome vaccinated tourists quarantine-free in 2021

Shawdesh Desk: Hawaii could start lifting quarantine rules for travellers who have been vaccinated against Covid-19 in a bid to give its tourism industry a boost. Under the current rules,

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Incredible underwater observatory for whale-watching set to open in 2022

Shawdesh Desk: A seriously cool new whale-watching attraction is set to open in 2022, with an underwater observatory from which visitors can watch mammals from humpback to blue whales. The

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The destinations open to travelers vaccinated against Covid-19

Shawdesh Desk: As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc on the travel industry, countless destinations around the world are rolling out vaccines to their most vulnerable citizens. The UK

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Heavy snowfall blankets Athens; vaccinations postponed

Shawdesh Desk: Unusually heavy snowfall has blanketed central Athens, with authorities warning residents particularly in the Greek capital’s northern and eastern suburbs to avoid leaving their homes Tuesday morning. Health

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Meet the woman who went to a remote island alone to watch films for a week

Heading to a remote barren island to spend a week alone may sound like the start of a thriller, but that’s exactly what Lisa Enroth signed up to do. When

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Eiffel Tower will look gold in new makeover for Paris Olympics in 2024

Shawdesh dEsk: The Eiffel Tower is set to get a very special makeover ahead of the Paris Olympics in 2024. The iconic landmark will be given a fresh lick of

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Chester Zoo live stream is giving an online tour of its most popular animals

Shawdesh Desk: Lockdown has seen schools once again closed and parents having to find ways to keep the kids entertained alongside homeschooling – and there are only so many Joe

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