It may be the smallest of Canada’s 10 provinces (think Rhode Island, but marginally bigger), but what Prince Edward Island (PEI) lacks in size it more than makes up for in stature. Situated off the east coast to the north of Nova Scotia, PEI was originally home to the Mi’kmaq people who called the island … Read more
Passengers will soon have to pay more to travel aboard a Princess Cruise. The cruise line is increasing their “Crew Appreciation Fee,” a daily fee per guest that will be automatically added to their onboard accounts “to recognize the efforts of a wide variety of crewmembers who contribute to the experiences of all our guests.” … Read more
On a summer afternoon when most New Yorkers were chaining themselves to the nearest air conditioner, the residents of the New Jewish Home on West 106th Street were enjoying a very active day. There was the trip to Broadway, a cuddle with puppies, a diving adventure on the high seas and skydiving above the Swiss … Read more
Chiefs heiress Ava Hunt required surgery on her leg after she took a scary fall down a mountain while hiking recently. The 19-year-old Hunt, whose father is Chiefs CEO Clark Hunt, suffered a deep wound to her leg and is currently recovering at home in Kansas City, according to her mother, Tavia Hunt. “This little … Read more
Forget a red flag — if you see purple, start running. In nearly two dozen states, a purple marking on a tree or other stationary object out in the wild denotes private property, and depending on where in the United States you are, landowners could be heavily armed. To be completely safe? Keep out. Marking … Read more
It’s an ascent into madness. Mountain rescuers in Wales claim they’re constantly rescuing amateur climbers up high amid a spike in regional hiking content on social media. “The team has dealt with some panic attacks,” the Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Organization wrote while describing this peak anxiety in a Facebook post. The rescues occurred at … Read more
Costco Wholesale said Wednesday it would hike annual membership fees for the first time in seven years for its US and Canada customers, effective Sept. 1. The retailer’s memberships offer a range of incentives to customers, including testing of free samples, discounts on food, gas, home insurance, travel and grocery items and an annual 2% reward on qualified purchases … Read more
Southwest Airlines has quietly increased the prices of certain fee-based services that can help passengers get on their flights quicker and increase their chances of getting a better choice of seat. The Texas-based carrier has raised the cost of upgraded boarding services and early check-ins, according to Southwest’s optional travel charges page. “Upgraded Boarding” now comes in … Read more
Spotify raised prices for its premium plans in the US on Monday, the latest step by the Swedish music-streaming service in its push to increase margins. The company raised prices of its individual plan to $11.99 from $10.99 per month, duo plan to $16.99 from $14.99 and its family plan to $19.99 from $16.99 in its largest market … Read more
He’s rollin’ out of the house in a weighted vest a few times a week. Prolific Food Network host and restaurateur Guy Fieri revealed that he has lost more than 30 pounds in the last four years thanks to a combination of intermittent fasting; high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts with a trainer; and frequent rucks … Read more
The hottest new “It” bag isn’t from Gucci or Telfar — it’s a $250 rucksack. Every Wednesday at 3 p.m. ET, the Ultra Dragonfly backpack from ULA Equipment is restocked for a brief time before quickly selling out and the “buy” button vanishing. The lightweight pack from the recreational gear retailer has soared in popularity among … Read more
Well, dam. A new report has revealed the top 10 deadliest national parks — from the Grand Canyon in Arizona to Mount Rainier in Washington state. But there’s no need to turn around the family van and head for home — parenting experts are sharing how to enjoy America’s precious gems with kids in tow. “We first ensure … Read more
Dominic West is detailing his quarrel with Prince Harry — and revealed why the royal left him on read after their chaotic 2013 trip to Antartica. “The Crown” alum, 54, recalled during Sunday’s appearance on Times Radio how he once “said too much in a press conference” following their expedition. West and the Duke of Sussex, … Read more
A video shot Nov. 8 shows a runner’s terrifying encounter with a mother bear and her two cubs on a hiking trail in Sierra Madre, California. “Went trail running and turned a blind corner to find a mother bear’s head about 5 inches from my waist and her cubs a few feet behind her,” the runner … Read more
A decorated Russian scientist tragically fell nearly 500 feet to his death after a hiking app allegedly led him over the edge of a cliff in Germany. The freak plunge occurred on August 12, while the man, Dr. Dmitry Fedyanin, 34 — who hails from Russia but lived in North Rhine-Westphalia — was hiking in … Read more
A TikTok star miraculously survived as he fell more than 60 feet off a cliff onto lava rocks during a hiking trip in Hawaii on Wednesday, his family said. Caleb Coffee, 18, was hiking with three of his friends when he slipped and fell off the cliff around 2 p.m. and was airlifted to a … Read more
The group of hikers that found actor Julian Sands’ body months after he vanished in the Southern California mountains have spoken out about the “surreal” experience for the first time. Sands, 65, was reported missing by his wife on Jan. 13 after the “The Killing Fields” star never returned from a hike in the San Gabriel … Read more
Swiss police revealed Thursday that they have uncovered the remains of a German hiker who disappeared nearly four decades ago while climbing the Theodul Glacier in the southern Alps. The remains of the hiker, who has yet to be publicly identified by police, were found by two other mountaineers in Zermatt, Valais, near Matterhorn, reported The … Read more
British actor Julian Sands — whose remains were discovered last month after going missing in the southern California mountains — spoke of finding remains himself while on climbs during one of his final interviews. “I’ve found spooky things on mountains, when you know you’re in a place where many people have lost their lives, whether it be … Read more
An Oregon father of five fell to his death while hiking along the popular Multnomah Falls trail outside of Portland, authorities say. Multnomah County Sheriff’s Deputy John Plock told KPTV that the dad from Beaverton – who has not been publicly identified – fell about 150 feet near a switchback on the trail on Saturday afternoon. “It’s … Read more