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Exciting Addition at LEGOLAND New York: Unveiling the New Water Playground
LEGOLAND New York Resort has announced that the much-anticipated LEGO city Water Playground opened during the Memorial Day weekend. The theme park celebrated by introducing a new character called Shark Suit Guy. He led the crowd into a huge wave that opened the new attraction with a showering of bubbles and water. LEGO City Water…
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Mykonos: A Mesmerizing Island of Beauty and Enchantment
by TravelPulse StaffLast updated on: Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at 9:00 PM ET Mykonos, a Greek Island, is known for its vibrant nightlife and beautiful beaches. It is a little-known fact that this island has two sides. One is the cosmopolitan, intense and shiny side of the island, while the other is a picturesque one…
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Discover Los Angeles: New Hotels Redefine the City’s Allure
You think you know L.A. The city is changing as fast as props in a movie set. As the City of Angels emerges from the pandemic of sleep, the streets are buzzing with new subway lines and hip neighborhoods. There is a constant phalanx of “it” restaurants, as well as unmissable Instagram moments. All of…
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Exciting Additions to Eurail’s Summer 2023 Offerings
by Scott HartbeckLast updated on Thu, May 4, 2023 at 12:00 PM ET Eurail, the European rail pass company, has announced two new overnight trains routes in Italy and an additional partner in Denmark just in time for summer travel. The network will be expanded to include Lokaltog, a regional Danish rail company operating on…
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Portugal’s Travel and Tourism Industry Aims to Set New Records in 2023
Portugal’s tourism and travel industry is on its way to a record-breaking year in 2023. According to the latest Economic Impact Research from the World Travel & Tourism Council, by the end of this year the tourism industry in the country will likely have exceeded its peak for 2019. The report states that Portugal’s tourism…
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Amtrak Introduces BOGO Offer for Washington, DC Travel in Commemoration of Vietnam War Anniversary
by Patrick ClarkeLast updated on May 1, 2023 at 3:25 PM ET Amtrak announced a new “Buy One, Get One” sale on travel to Washington, D.C. in preparation for the upcoming Welcome Home! The events will honor Vietnam veterans and families. Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War, ceremonies will be held on the…
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Scenic Reunites with Celebrity Chef Bryan Voltaggio for a Warm Welcome Back
Chef Bryan Voltaggio, a “Top Chef” alumnus who is finalists for the James Beard Award and whose career has been shaped by his experience as a semi-finalist in this award’s competition, will be joining Scenic Luxury Tours and Cruises on two cruises that will take place later this year and during next summer. Last fall,…
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Hertz Records $2 Billion in Revenue in Early 2023
by Lacey PfalzLast updated at 11:35 AM ET on Thu April 27, 2023 Hertz reported total revenues of $2 billion for the first quarter, with corporate and leisure travel being the main drivers of the 13 percent increase year-over year. The rental car giant has reported an adjusted EBITDA (or earnings before interest, tax, depreciation,…
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Holland America Line Achieves Historic Booking Day, Highest in 150-Year History
Holland America Line booked the most cruises in its history on Tuesday, 11th July. Booking revenues also broke the cruise line’s record for a single day. Bookings for 2024 and 2025 were the majority, indicating that travelers are eager to travel. They are also planning ahead. The bookings are a reflection of popular destinations such…
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Insights from the 2023 Car Rental Survey: Ranking the Leading Brands
by Donald WoodLast updated at 8:40 AM ET on Wed April 26, 2020 National Car Rental is the leading brand in business travel, according to a new survey. But the industry has thrived with four out of five brands qualifying for the study improving since 2022. BTN’s survey of 2023 car rental brands shows that…
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