What Travelers Need to Know about the Australia Fires (and How to Help)

Season two of "Below Deck Down Under" is full of drama, but last week the Bravo series made headlines for a shocking scene in episode seven that spilled over from episode six. One clip garnered a fierce reaction from fans and critics alike, gaining over 92 million views and 146,500 likes as of Sunday.

Universal Orlando Resort has officially entered its super-villain era: The new Minion Land section of the theme park that opened today is dedicated to its mischievous yellow henchmen, with snack outposts along Illumination Avenue serving banana-flavored treats.

It’s not often fear results in good decisions. But for Josh Niland, fear of his fledgling business failing caused him to take a good look at how to make the most of what he had. And when he opened Saint Peter restaurant in Paddington, Sydney, what he had was fish. Seven years later, he’s known as the king of gill-to-fin cooking.

The devastating wildfires that have been ripping through Maui have been mostly contained as of Thursday morning, officials told the New York Times. However, periodic flare-ups are still occurring in some areas.

Earlier this week, quick-spreading wildfires on Maui began ripping through the western side of the island resulting in evacuations, dozens of deaths, and a warning to discourage visitors.

Large wildfires burning across the islands of Maui and Hawaii, fueled by intense winds, turned scenic beach destinations into smoky, catastrophic scenes on Wednesday. The fast-moving flames have scorched hundreds of acres, destroyed homes and businesses, and prompted a series of evacuation orders, road closures, and power and cellphone service outages. At least six people have died.

I've had the luxury of sitting underneath glass-dome windows as my Rocky Mountaineer train barreled between Colorado's mountains.

It’s no longer something to keep hidden.

Researchers in Connecticut are warning that tick populations are on the rise this year, so you need to be especially vigilant—not just at home, but also while traveling. If your trips take you anywhere within North America, Europe, or Asia, you could be at risk for ticks and the many diseases they cause.

The winner of the Super Bowl usually says they’re going to Disney World. But even the Magic Kingdom would have a hard time competing with the pomp and circumstance in the Bay Area during the week leading up to this year’s big game.

Editor’s Note: This post was originally published on January 25, 2016 and was updated in December 2018. Please consult this article: Do You Still Need to Worry About the Zika Virus for 2019? for the latest info.

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