Latest Holidays News
Why I hate Hamentashen, and you should too
Take Hamentashen, or “Hamans ears”, those triangular pastries named for the villain in Purims holiday tale. Yes, I know, Your grandma used to bake them more delightful and more tender than Parisian macarons. Yes I know, that bakery down on Dizengoff
Updated: 02/26/2012 08:02A
UK walking holidays: High and mighty at Hadrians Wall
One woman was Walking for Jesus from John OGroats to Lands End, and another had chosen Hadrians Wall over a two-week holiday in Barbados. I had naively imagined the wall was intact, but in fact I didnt catch my first glimpse until miles into the
Updated: 02/26/2012 07:54A
Singer James Morrison caught in gang warfare in the United States
James, born in Rugby, Warwickshire, was on holiday in New York when the terrifying violence erupted. He said: “I was in a cab driving through Times Square when a riot broke out between gangs. “Shots were fired, a policeman was hitting people with his
Updated: 02/26/2012 07:41A
Legoland holidays: Family fun in the hotel with spiders and pirates
By Dea Birkett Theres a huge cobweb above my bed but Im not going to scream, and neither is my ten-year-old or his best friend. Were not even afraid of the huge black and yellow striped spider - as big as the palm of my hand - clinging to it.
Updated: 02/26/2012 07:33A
BBB: Good travel agents prevent headaches during trip-planning
Just be wary — whether youre jetting to Cancun or taking off for Disneyland, Better Business Bureau advises consumers to make travel arrangements through trustworthy travel agencies, as choosing the wrong company could lead to frustration and a
Updated: 02/26/2012 07:09A
Takeaway lates are worrying Devizes
Dominos Pizza, in South-broom Road, has applied for planning permission to open later, to 1am Monday to Saturday and midnight on Sundays and Bank Holidays. The application follows one recently by Chicoland takeaway in Sidmouth Street to open until 3am
Updated: 02/26/2012 07:04A
Couple fought for 20 years over lightbulbs and minor bills
A magistrate left to split the pairs assets said their unusual and pernickety relationship had existed only for weekly social outings and luxury holidays. The pair, both in their 70s, married in 1991 but never moved in together - only spending
Updated: 02/26/2012 05:53A
Sweet potatoes are perfect for everyday diet
And this super food is too good for you to reserve it for the holidays. Sweet potatoes pack enough flavor that they wont get lost in casseroles, pasta dishes or even chili. But they can also be used as a subtle flavor in homemade pasta or breads.
Updated: 02/26/2012 05:45A
More retailers, restaurants try smaller sizes
To Neng Yang, the Best Buy store in Independence, Mo., is just too overwhelming — so much so that she only shops there once a year, at the holidays. So when she needed a new cell phone, she bypassed the 55000-square-foot store with its many departments
Updated: 02/26/2012 05:28A
Thinking twice before heading to Greece
Traditionally, Greece has been the number one holiday and study destination for Cypriots due to its proximity, common language, relatively cheap air tickets and a vibrant Athenian nightlife. Numbers of travelling Cypriots heading to Greece fell to a
Updated: 02/26/2012 05:18A