A witness who heard the screams of 18-year-old Kiana Hummel as the Bay Area girl was being viciously attacked by a 12-foot crocodile at a Marriott resort in Mexico last week wrote a rather scathing TripAdvisor review of the hotel—with a rating caveat for the ages that explained why the place was being awarded a single star. “The room was clean, although had a bit of a moldy smell. The food and staff were absolutely excellent, although I wish there were more dinner options available on site. Based on those items alone I would’ve highly recommended this hotel.. however and this is a HUGE however, the only deterring factor for my not recommending to others is the fact that my group of friends RESCUED a young girl from a 12 ft+ CROCODILE,” the guest wrote, going on to criticize Marriott for not warning of the danger. “I know you have ‘signs’ but you need MORE. There needs to be a rope or a gate to close off the beach at night, it is not safe at all. One guy strolling the beach with a …
Vail’s new custom ski pass gives skiers more say
Seizing the momentum of this winter’s record-breaking snowfall, the ski industry’s two biggest resort owners have begun selling season passes for next winter to some of the most popular resorts around Lake Tahoe. Vail Resorts launched a new version of its Epic Pass and Alterra Mountain Resorts rolled out its Ikon Pass , vying for the dollars of skiers and snowboarders across the U.S., including weekend ski-trippers in San Francisco and Northern California. The two companies are clear rivals in a consolidated industry, where acquisitions of ski resorts have become commonplace and independent resorts are few and far between. It’s around this time each year, before spring’s warmth turns skiers away from the snow, that companies start campaigning on the prospect of next winter. For Tahoe skiers, the Ikon Pass offers unlimited skiing at Squaw Valley-Alpine Meadows — as well as Mammoth Mountain and 11 other resorts across the country — for $949. The Epic Pass is $10 cheaper and …
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Euphoric Philippines, rewards greet Olympic gold winner home
close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for July 28 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. The rewards, the citations and the nationwide parties are going to have to wait, for a week or so anyway. Philippine weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz, fresh from winning her country’s first Olympic gold medal in nearly a century at the Tokyo Games, arrived in Manila on Wednesday and was whisked off to a hotel for seven days of quarantine. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "Gold at last!" read a banner at the airport as military personnel waved Philippine flags and applauded when Diaz landed. But not even her historic medal can eclipse coronavirus protocols in a country grappling with continuing virus outbreaks and an economic crisis. The 30-year-old Diaz, who won gold in the women’s 55-kilogram category on Monday in her fourth Olympic appearance, will be able to collect her …
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Novak Djokovic says current weather conditions in Tokyo are ‘brutal’
(CNN) Day one of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and things are hotting up -- not least the weather. World No. 1 Novak Djokovic described the humidity as "brutal" after beating Bolivian Hugo Dellien 6-2 6-2 in the men's singles first round, while Russian tennis star Daniil Medvedev resorted to using a mobile air conditioner to keep himself cool. Medvedev beat Kazakhstan's Alexander Bublik 6-4 7-6 at the Ariake Tennis Park on Saturday, but said conditions were "some of the worst (heat) I've ever had." CNN's weather team said temperatures on Saturday climbed to nearly 34°C (93°F) across the greater Tokyo region, with "oppressive" humidity levels above 80%. "Very tough," Djokovic said of the conditions. "Today, from also speaking to the other players, it was the hottest day so far. Read More "Because it's very hot and also very humid, so the hard courts absorb the heat, and it stays trapped in there. Not much wind, not much breeze. "Maybe …
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Kate pays touching tribute to Prince George and Charlotte with rare background photograph
Kate Middleton praises Place2Be for their 'amazing' work Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top Royal stories again. SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The photo was shown during a conversation between school staff and Kate , the Duchess of Cambridge about mental health charity Place2Be, which supports children’s mental wellbeing in schools. In the image, Prince Charles, Prince Philip, Prince William, Camilla and the Queen can be seen surrounding Kate as she holds Princess Charlotte as a baby after her christening. The royal spoke to education staff members during Children’s Mental Health Week about how they were dealing with the lockdown. Related articles Prince Charles and Camilla pain as abuse …
NASA planning to ‘punch’ dangerous asteroids away from Earth in bizarre scheme
The idea of an asteroid careening towards Earth is the subject of many sci-fi fantasies, but NASA's solution to the problem is even wilder than in the movies. Scientists have devised a very cinematic plan to "punch" a wayward asteroid away from our planet, should one ever stray dangerously close. The project is known as the Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) Mission, and has been developed by John Hopkins University's Applied Physics Laboratory along with several NASA centres. The groundbreaking space technology includes what's known as the "kinetic impactor" technique, which is capable of changing an asteroid's motion in space. "DART is a planetary defence-driven test of technologies for preventing an impact of Earth by a hazardous asteroid," NASA explains on its website. "DART will be the first demonstration of the kinetic impactor technique to change the motion of an asteroid in space." NASA's spacecraft is designed to be fired …
Teen fights off crocodile after it attacked her as she holidayed in Mexico
A teenager survived a fearsome attack by a huge crocodile as she went for a midnight swim in Mexico. Kiana Hummel had decided to go for a dip in the ocean close to the Marriot resort in Puerto Vallerta. Suddenly, as the 18-year-old paddled beneath the inky black sky, the 12-foot long reptile attacked her. A teeth filled mouth closed around Kiana's leg and pulled her down into the water as she screamed for help. Frantically she launched blows at the croc, raining down punches on it until it let her go, People reported. However, as Kiana made a desperate rush for freedom the minibus-sized marine beast struck again, grabbing her left ankle and pulling her back once more. Thankfully a group of have-a-go-heroes had spotted the commotion and rushed to the Californian's woman's aid, forcing the croc off her. Recalling the moments after she was saved, Kiana said: "I just remember saying, 'please don't leave me.' "I didn't think I was getting out that second time. That was …
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Coronavirus: Cornwall locals ‘too scared’ to go shopping
By Amy Gladwell Published 1 August 2020 Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Related Topics Coronavirus pandemic Residents in popular resorts have said they are "too scared" to go food shopping because of visitors pouring down narrow streets and ignoring social distancing. On social media locals have described some Cornish resorts as being "absolute madness," and "Benidorm on steroids". Street marshals have been patrolling hotspots giving social distancing tips. Visit Cornwall advised people to plan ahead and change plans if resorts were busy. St Ives resident Claire Harris, 37, said her family was "too scared to go food shopping". She told the BBC she had banned her children from the main shopping street and harbour front because of the crowds and said this was "the general consensus among friends". Jonathan Pitts, who like Ms Harris manages …
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How Balkans just sent the EU two-fingers over membership…
EU: Covid recovery cash rules ‘heavy handed’ says expert Sign up to receive our rundown of the day's top stories direct to your inbox SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The mini-Schengen area is a planned economic zone between Albania, Kosovo, North Macedonia and Serbia. It was first announced in 2019 and now the countries have vowed to press ahead with plans to implement this zone by the end of the year, as aggravations towards the EU grow over the delays in the membership process. Related articles Sturgeon handed 'competitive advantage' for Scottish independence Passport warning: FCDO urges Britons to check validity for Europe Serbia, Albania and North Macedonia are due to launch their own …
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The best 80s themed party breaks in the UK with live performances from The Fizz & Curiosity Killed the Cat from £219pp
FANS of eighties music can see some of the decades' top acts perform live as part of a short break in the UK. The themed breaks are for three nights with dates between August this year and December next year. This article contains affiliate links and if you click a link and buy a product we may earn revenue Acts vary depending on dates but some of the headliners include Curiosity Killed The Cat, Phil Collins by Deano, which includes all of Phil's solo hits and The Fizz, which is made up of Cheryl Baker, Mike Nolan and Jay Ashton - three of the original members of Bucks Fizz. Other acts include tributes to Go West, Annie Lennox, Boy George, Spandau Ballet, Lionel Richie, Duran Duran and more, plus guests also get to enjoy live DJs every night. Breaks start from £219 per person at a range of stately hotels across the UK, with breakfast plus access to all activities, sports and leisure facilities included. If you go for the Dinner, Bed & Breakfast option, it …