By Donald Wood From TravelPulse For travelers considering a trip to New York City this summer, there is plenty to do in the city that never sleeps. They’ll also be in good company: The city is on track to welcome 63.3 million visitors in 2023. New York City Tourism + Conventions, the official destination marketing…
VIDEO: Texas Man Catches Record-Breaking 207-Pound Alligator Gar While on Fishing Trip With His Dad
A Texas fisherman who snagged a humongous alligator gar only realized just how big it was when he saw the picture of him laying beside it. Measuring a staggering 7.5 feet (2.28 meters) and weighing in at 207 pounds (approx. 93.9 kilograms), the torpedo-shaped mega-fish set a new record for Lake Corpus Christi. Paul Hefner…
SeaWorld’s Electric Eel Roller Coaster Closed After Injury
By Natallie Rocha From The San Diego Union-Tribune SeaWorld’s Electric Eel coaster has been closed since early June after a rider suffered a leg injury on the attraction, Cal/OSHA said. The injury was reported to the state Division of Occupational Safety and Health, or Cal/OSHA, on June 9. Amusement parks and owners are required by…
4 Vacation Destinations for Music Lovers
By Ebony Williams From The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Why not plan your next vacation around your love of music? Plenty of vacation destinations cater to specific interests, from national parks and museums, to food tours. For music lovers, part of a great vacation is finding the local hotspot or hidden gem where you can enjoy some…
A ‘Mirrored Space Pod’ in Texas Is Named Best ‘Glamping’ Spot in the US
By Sarah Bahari From The Dallas Morning News A mirrored dome set in the vast West Texas desert was named the No. 1 “glamping” spot in the U.S. by a national camping website. Space Cowboys, a 10-acre campground just outside Big Bend National Park, is home to numerous tents, yurts and RV sites. Its centerpiece…
Plague, Drought, Landslides, and Earthquakes: This Italian Ghost Town Was Hit by Every Possible Calamity
Enter into Italy’s wasteland of ancient ghost towns, long abandoned and left to slowly crumble and fade under the hot southern sun. There are more than 6,000 vacant villages in Italy, and Craco is just one of them. It’s hard to imagine that this eerily quiet medieval village once buzzed with life. Once known as “Golden…
Climbing El Capitan? Yosemite’s Divisive Permits for Overnight Climbers Here to Stay
By Grace Toohey From Los Angeles Times Yosemite National Park has made permanent a divisive overnight rock climbing permitting system aimed at protecting wilderness and monitoring visitors as the sport has grown rapidly in popularity. Following a two-year pilot period, the permits are now officially required for those attempting “big wall” climbs like El Capitan…
Travel Tips and Hacks
Just about every aspect of travel, whether for business or personal reasons, is expensive. However, there are several ways to reduce costs without having to compromise on comfort or enjoyment. In fact, many of the following tips can also improve the travel experience. With a bit of planning, it’s easy to cut the cost of…
Taking the Kids: A Little History Along With Summer Fun
Theme parks and swimming pools; camping trips, city sights, and a history lesson! Don’t groan. Depending on where you are going this summer, you can effortlessly inject a little American history with the fun, even if the Independence Day celebrations are over. AAA projects “50.7 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home…
US State Department Overwhelmed by Passport Demand—Here’s Why You Need to Renew ASAP
The U.S. State Department says it is grappling with an unprecedented surge in passport demand as international travel resumes, prompting officials to urge Americans to check their passports and renew them in advance if they plan to travel abroad this year. In fiscal year 2022, the State Department issued a record-breaking nearly 22 million passports,…
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