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7 Theme Park Wonders of the World

With so many amazing amusement parks around the world, it’s good to know which ones rise above the crowd to become truly wonderful experiences. This ‘magnificent seven’ represents a global selection of parks which combine clever theming with top quality rides and a great visitor experience. With many offering on-site accommodation, you could even plan [...]

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Five Hidden Attractions of NYC

Holidays and holidaymakers have long been one of the mainstays of New York City’s economy, alongside Wall Street and its status as a shopaholic’s paradise. However, the city government now wants to make tourism even more important to the Big Apple over the next few years, with the city fathers determined to see holidays bring [...]

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Around the World in 25 Tattoos

Although tattoos have significantly gained popularity in recent years, the idea is certainly not a new one!

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Sunshine Holidays are Good for Your Health

We all know holidays are good for us, but sometimes it’s good to hear that the experts give us some scientific reasons why! As well as giving us chance to unwind and spend some quality time with loved ones, holidays in the sun provide us with a boost in levels of vitamin D, which gives [...]

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New York Hotels Report Bumper Year in 2011

New York proved a popular destination for hotel breaks in 2011, with the city reporting a record number of hotel room nights sold during the year.

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Atlantis Space Shuttle Display Underway in Orlando

The ground-breaking ceremony for the new visitor centre set to house the retired space shuttle Atlantis has taken place at the Kennedy Space Centre in Orlando, Florida.

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Berghaus and Ontario Tourism Promote Canadian Adventures

The tourist board of Canadian province Ontario has teamed up with outdoor brand Berghaus to promote the region’s opportunities for adventure travellers.

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Toronto a Top Destination for 2012

Travel publisher Hg2 has put together a list of top travel destinations for 2012, and has highlighted Toronto as a particularly good choice thanks to the opening of some new accommodation options.

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Lake Placid Named Top Winter Destination

Lake Placid in the state of New York has been named as one of the world’s top winter destinations for 2012 by the National Geographic Magazine.

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Vegas Best for Carefree Holidays

Stressed out workers needing a relaxing, carefree holiday should head to US leisure-Mecca Las Vegas, according to Oscar Goodman – former mayor of the city and chair of the local tourism authority. Mr Goodman highlighted the possibility of getting away from it all in Vegas, leaving troubles and worries far behind and getting caught up [...]

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Legoland Florida Announces New Water Park

Despite having opened a mere six weeks ago, the new Legoland park in Florida has announced its plans to extend the current site and add a water park in 2012.

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Ski Resorts Welcome First Major Snowfall

Ski resorts across Europe and the US have welcomed the first major snowfall of the year, as ABTA launched a campaign to encourage skiers to get appropriate travel insurance for their trips.

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Vancouver Even More Appealing for UK Visitors

After being showcased during the Winter Olympics in 2010, as well as regularly finding itself near the top of lists of the ‘best places to live’ lists that appear every year, Vancouver needs little help in promoting itself as a fantastic holiday destination.

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Chicago Promises a Dazzling Festive Experience

Travellers looking for a festive US city break are being encouraged to consider Chicago, which is set to offer a range of Christmassy experiences which will leave visitors “dazzled”.

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San Francisco Hosts Richard Serra Exhibition

The Museum of Modern Art in San Francisco is hosting a significant exhibition of the influential sculptor Richard Serra, making the city a perfect city break destination for culture vultures looking for a holiday in the next few months.

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Long-Haul Travellers Book Into Heartbreak Hotel

An exotic trip abroad has become a popular way to get over a failed relationship, according to a new survey by Virgin Atlantic.

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