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6-metre waves crash into buildings in Canary Islands
November 20 (TravelAndy): Giant waves as high as six metres crashed into seaside apartment buildings in the popular tourist destination Canary Islands forcing authorities to evacuate several residents over the weekend.
Videos circulated on the Internet show the Atlantic waves smashing against the buildings and ripping off railings.
As many as 65 apartment buildings were evacuated by the authorities at Tenerife as a precautionary measure, local media reported. Continue reading 6-metre waves crash into buildings in Canary Islands
United Airlines travel waiver for Las Vegas
October 3 (TravelAndy): United Airline issued a travel waiver for flights travelling to and from Las Vegas, following the major shooting attack that happened at Las Vegas on October 2, 2017.
The waiver, applicable up to October 6, allows passengers to reschedule their flights booked to or from Las Vegas between October 2 and October 13, without any extra charge or change fee.
“Rescheduled travel must be completed within one year from the date when the ticket was issued,” said the airline. Continue reading United Airlines travel waiver for Las Vegas
Almora’s Android app for tourists
January 31 (TravelAndy): Almora, located in the India’s mountain state of Uttarakhand, has come up with Heaven Almora, an Android application that will serve as a tourist guide to the visitors, TOI said.
The app, designed by the disaster management department of Almora, is aimed at providing tourists information about the tourist attractions of the place, weather advisories including road blockades, landslide and rainfall.
The app will also provide travelers with emergency phone numbers. Continue reading Almora’s Android app for tourists