Category: Travel
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Plans to Turn Former Spy Tunnels Beneath London into an Amusement Park
A warren of tunnels beneath central London, once used by the spies who inspired the creation of James Bond, has been bought by fund manager Angus Murray with a £220 million ($269 million) plan. Murray aims to transform the tunnels into a tourist attraction that is set to be as iconic as the London Eye.…
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Toverland Introduces ‘Now You’re Mine’ Haunted House for Halloween
Toverland, a Dutch amusement park, is set to offer a new haunted house experience called ‘Now You’re Mine’ for Halloween. The festivities will run from October 7th, featuring 16 family-friendly Halloween days and 13 spine-chilling Halloween nights. During the nighttime Halloween event, Toverland will employ 160 scare actors across five scare zones and six haunted…
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‘Hurricane Idalia Threatens Florida’s Big Bend, the Tranquil ‘Nature Coast’ Away from Tourist Hubs’
ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida’s Big Bend, a pristine and untouched region known for its diverse wildlife and natural wonders, is bracing itself as Hurricane Idalia approaches. Unlike the bustling tourist attractions of Disney World and South Beach, the Big Bend is a sanctuary for adventure seekers, offering opportunities for alligator hunting, tarpon fishing, and scallop…
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Nature’s Wrath: Hurricane Idalia Strikes Florida’s Big Bend
ORLANDO, Fla. — Amidst the glitz of Disney World and the allure of South Beach, Florida’s Big Bend remains an untouched haven for nature enthusiasts. A land of alligators, tarpon, and scallops, this region escaped the tourist frenzy. However, the tranquil serenity of the Big Bend was shattered as Hurricane Idalia, a formidable Category 3…
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Exploring the Enchanting Santa Barbara Wine Country: Your Ultimate Summer Getaway
Santa Barbara County’s rise to wine-growing eminence was immortalized by the 2004 film “Sideways,” a tale that not only put the region on the viniculture map but also caused a decline in merlot consumption due to the film’s lead character’s infamous disdain for the varietal. This shift saw merlot’s share of California’s red wine market…
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Celebrating Heritage and History: The Vibrant Legacy of Pennsylvania Dutch Days at Hersheypark
From 1949 to 1979, Hersheypark played host to an annual extravaganza known as Pennsylvania Dutch Days, or “Siss nach Unvergleichlich” in Pennsylvania Dutch. This unique event, which took place every August, drew in over a million visitors, offering a captivating blend of cultural celebration and tourist allure. Pennsylvania Dutch Days had its origins in a…
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Massachusetts’ Breathtaking Berkshires: Home to Two of the State’s Most Scenic Road Trips
As summer gives way to the enchanting embrace of fall, the allure of road trips beckons anew. With Labor Day Weekend just around the corner, holiday travelers are in for a treat as they set their sights on Massachusetts. The Bay State, known for its diverse landscapes, offers a myriad of picturesque journeys to embark…
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Haikou’s Qilou Compound Becomes a Popular Tourist Attraction with Its Unique Style
This photo taken on Aug. 21, 2023 shows part of buildings at the Qilou old street in Haikou, south China’s Hainan Province. (Xinhua/Yang Guanyu) HAIKOU, August 27 (Xinhua) – The city of Haikou has been garnering attention for its captivating Qilou, or arcaded house, architectural style. A Qilou is distinguished by its ground-floor frontage arcade…
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Evaluating the Gamecocks’ 2023 Road Trip Schedule: From Gridiron Battles to Memorable Journeys
As the 2023 college football season unfolds, fans of the South Carolina Gamecocks are gearing up for an exciting series of road games. Beyond the cheers and touchdowns, these road trips offer an opportunity to explore new cities and experience the vibrant culture that surrounds college football. In this article, we break down the schedule…
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Oman’s Tourist Attractions Shine in Mesmerizing Music Video
Muscat: Emerging star Cheru Kunnath Paijas, also known as Faaxy, has set up a musical studio in Oman, where he is an Indian expatriate. Through his musical videos, Faaxy is on a mission to showcase Oman’s tourism potential. His latest video, titled “You Are The One,” is another step in promoting Oman’s beauty, already amassing…