Diver smashes cave world record
150 meters swimming through a cave system without any breathing apparatus. That`s the new world record that was set by a free diver.
Carlos Coste swam 150 meters in 2 minutes and 30 seconds, that's an amazing result
The diver used just a large flipper and a torch and even if he is doing competitiv diving for 10 years – it was a risky feat.
For most people it would be a nightmare, but for Carlos Coste a dream come true. He said that he wasn't scared and he planned this for such a long time – so he was fully prepared for what he had to do.
Watch Carlos Coste and the world record.
Strange: The oddest prisons in the world
Halloween is coming and everybody loves to listen to some scary stories or visit some odd places during this day.
If you want to see some really strange places, maybe an old and odd prison or rehabilitation camp is your place to go?
Not all of them are scary, some simply are…strange?!
For instance a little island called Sark in Guernsey. It is the smalles prison in the world because it just has enough place for 2 people. Prisoners just stay here overnight before they are transported to a normal jail.
Also really strange is this prison in Austria. It looks more like a hotel or an office building, but yes…it is a prison. Looks very comfortable..
The exact opposite is this prison. The security is unusually tight, the guards are highly trained and the habitation really isn’t fun.
The inmates are not allowed to interact with each other or to keep something, not even a toothbrush. Showers are in the cells and they are set to run for 15 minutes only. Everything in the cell is gray and of course you can’t move even any little thing of the furniture.
I’m sure also the visitors are glad to get out of this building as soon as they can.
Want to see more? Click here!
Win a cruise on the “Allure of the Sea”
Submit a little video that shows you together with your family and win a cruise onboard Royal Caribbean`s newest ship - Allure of the Sea.
It’s maiden Voyage was on December 5, 2010 and it is 1,187 feet long and 208 feet wide.
You’ll find everything you need for a fantastic holiday on the 16 passenger decks and a crew of 2394 people will take care of all your needs.
Just make a little movie with your family that shows why you are the right family to report live onboard the ship during the sailing from Nov. 19 to Nov. 23, 2010.
Click here to enter the contest.
Good Luck!
Simple tips for a comfortable flight
When you have to spend a long time in an airplane one of your most important concern will be a comfortable seat. But how much are you willing to pay for it?
Expecially large people know the problem of too little legroom. So you pay a higher price to get a seat with more legroom – but is that necessary? Experts say that the so called “premium seats” not always offer what the airline promises. In the worst case you can get the same seat that you could have paid less.
To avoid these trouble you should check the following advices for a quit and comfortable seat.
If you don’t want to feel the turbulences you should choose a front place. You won’t be disturbed from passengers or plane engines noises. The disadvantage is that you don’t have much legroom. But if you trust the statistics – you have higher chances to survive a plane crash at the front seats.
If you attach importance to much legroom you should choose a seat at the emergency exit. It is a little noisier but you have enough space to stretch up your legs – a great advantage for large people.
With this simple tips it is possible to have a much more comfortable flight without high extra costs.
Haunted places in America
Nothing is more scary and fascinating at the same time as a haunted place.
So if you`re brave enough let`s take a trip through americas great haunted places.
Let`s start with Bobby Mackey`s Music world. It was a slaugtherhouse and also the site of a lot of cult activity.
It has a well in the basement that is known as “Hell`s Gate” and should be the portal to hell. You’ll find warning sign that says “Management is not held liable for any attacks by its ghosts”.
The next haunted place is the Stanley Hotel. This hotel inspired Stephen King to his novel “The Shining”. Similar to the movie it also has some guests who never want to check out.
Also very creepy is the Soldierts National Museum. The former Orphanage is near the site of the Civil War`s bloodiest battles and it has a very scary story itself. A woman who worked here chained children in the basement and now their unrested spirits stay in this building.
You like the heebie-jeebies and want to know more – then visit www.usatoday.com for more haunted places.
The new trend – Single Traveling
One of the biggest trends now is traveling alone and start a single adventure. You can also have a lot of fun and relaxation when you enjoy your freetime with yourself.
Here are a few good destinations for your solo trip.
Costa Rica: You’ll find affordable lodgings and you won’t run out of activities. Go rafting at the Reventazon River, rent a steed for a ride up to the Rincon de la Vieja National Park or just soak up the sun at the Pacific beach.
Vietnam: It became one of the top destinations for solo travelers – especially for those who are looking for peace and quiet. A very nice experience is cross-country biking through the jungles or the coastline of Vietnam or a Tai Chi Session in Hanoi.
And of course you shouldn’t miss the oriental architecture of the temples.
Egypt: If your a history freak Egypt is the place to go. You’ll meet the friendliest people in the Middle East who can organize a tourist tour for you. You’ll visit Cairo and have a look at so many treasures of these wonderful city, enjoy a boat trip through the Nile and visit Dahab.
If you’re interested in more destionations for single travelers visit Journeyetc.com.
Plaza Hotel offers iPads for guests
The first virtual concierge application on the iPad allows the guests to order the room service, search for various New York destination guides, set wake up calls, make restaurant reservations and much more.
It will be preloaded with digital copies of newspapers and magazines and guests can browse the internet ay time of the day.
It seems as if the Plaza Hotel wants to reach out the geeks and techies and the general manager Shane Krige thinks that luxery today means being up to date.
They will start to offer the iPad includig the concierge application for their guests in September. Find more information here.
Safe Swimming in the open sea
If you’re afraid of the deep dark sea under your feeds while you’re swimming in the ocean – this travel gadget could be the solution.
It is an inflatable pool that can be fixed outside of the boad and it ensures a safe place to swim. It is very light and it only takes 5 minutes to inflate it.
The sea water will enter the pool, but nothing else.
It is also a good idea if you won’t let you children swim in the open sea. With this inflatable pool they can also join the water.
Get more information here.
Airport Dating
To be single doesn’t mean to be lonely – you can meet new people everywhere and maybe also your big love. So why not on an airport?
Here are the best airports for picking up a date.
-Liberty in New Ark
fifty two restaurants and bars can help you to take a flight delay much easier. It won’t be difficult to find someone to chat with.
-John F. Kennedy in New York
It should be one of the ugliest airports and delays in flights are always expected. The good thing is – it has a beer garden and a wine bar, if you want to relax you can join one of the four spas and maybe meet your big love.
-Philadelphia
It has 160 different shops and restaurants – what place could be better for shopping tour and a romantical dinner.
If you want to find more “romantic” airports, read the full article on www.journeyetc.com
The Top 3 Honeymoon places
If you’re newly wed you’re surly looking for a great place to spend your honeymoon.
To help you with this decision you’ll find the 3 best honeymoon places in the USA.
If you like active holiday Las Vegas could be the right choice. Casinos, the Beach, shopping, a fantastic nightlife or a helicopter flight – that and a lot of more is what you can do in Las Vegas.
If you’re more interested in a romantical place – the Niagara Falls – they are charming and incredible and you’re surly will have an unforgetable time.
-The Six Island of Hawaii
just the perfect place to spend some relaxing time together.
You can find more travel information and advises here.
