Tagged With "tourist attraction"
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Re: Sleeping with the fishes--an underwater hotel room!
When I saw the picture with the fish in the window, I thought--I wonder if lots of fish and other creatures will come to stare at the strange beings in the box. Will they make faces and try to attract attention?
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Re: Paris warned: bigger floods will happen
Actually, part of the problem is that the Seine, like many others, is no longer a "natural" river. It's had its banks turned into walls, its flood plains turned from farms to cities, and more. And that requires, yes, experts to figure out how we can live with that when it rains. In the U.S., we have a similar issue with the Mississippi River, which has been so altered that floods that once spread over wide areas of land or were contained in marshy areas, and which fed fresh soil to farms and...
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Re: Brits on Beach behaving badly? Call (British) cops!
Sounds like the British kids are copying the "Spring Breakers" in Florida. With a hint of "Bikers Week" for the older ones.
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Re: Brits on Beach behaving badly? Call (British) cops!
I think it’s quite a bit like that…away from home, in a place that has tolerated a lot to keep the visitors coming…and is now reaping the whirlwind. Don’t know who did it first or where, but it’s certainly sad to see…especially when people get hurt.
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Re: Kyoto Tells Tourists What Not To Do
I'm really surprised at how condescending this list is to travelers. Really surprised Kyoto would put it out.
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Re: Kyoto Tells Tourists What Not To Do
This...I don't know what to call it. "List" is too small a word. Visual manifesto? Fascinating, the way a car wreck is fascinating. Japan was the first place I wanted to travel when I had a childhood friend from Japan. As an adult, I've had any number of opportunities to visit and haven't. I realized recently that what was stopping me was fear of giving offense. Kyoto has been the place that I thought I might brave my fears to see but this piece of municipal propaganda has wiped that thought...
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Re: Kyoto Tells Tourists What Not To Do
It is one of those real-life bad jokes. I find particularly humorous the rules about when and how to take photographs. Anyone who's stumbled upon a group of Japanese tourists know that they'll fight for the best shot if they have to! Guess the rules apply to foreign guests, not local residents.
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Re: Kyoto Tells Tourists What Not To Do
Wow. Most of the list IS common sense. But tourists don’t always practice common sense, maybe at times myself included. Thing is, I have observed several Japanese tourists doing exactly what they advise not to do on their list during my travels to Europe. :-/ Most recently, almost felt that the rules didn’t apply to them as I was scolded for taking a picture without flash at Sacre-Coeur (didn’t see the sign). That was my mistake. However, while I was getting scolded for my offense, several...
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Re: The Difference between Tourists and Travelers
Interesting thoughts on a constantly recycled debate. I certainly tried to prise the tourist out of the people in the groups I led, but not all were willing victims. Part of it surely is the time allocated to holidays - the tourist tries to see as much as possible in that time, but a traveller would be as happy poking around local markets - it's TOO easy to get sight-sore !
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Re: The Difference between Tourists and Travelers
AmateurEmigrant, you've just added a word to my vocabulary, and if it's not too late, I nominate it for 2017 Word of the Year: 'Sight-sore'
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Re: The Difference between Tourists and Travelers
I think it may not be all that easy to divide the world into 'tourists' and 'travelers;' the world is not really that binary, and there are many shades between them. And many of those we meet are on the path to deeper experiences as they experience more and travel more. I think of the many new travelers who used to post on the Frommer forums about their desire to 'see as much as possible' and 'do as many countries as possible' in impossibly short time allowances. Some of us who were regulars...
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, April 29, 2014: Water Lilies, Mission San Juan Capistrano, California
More on the swallows, which now mostly nest a few miles away: Staff at the Mission of San Juan Capistrano are trying to lure the swallows back by playing male swallow mating calls, hoping it will attract the females to the traditional nests, and that they will be followed by the males. Here's a VIDEO from the Orange County Register, and more INFO from the Mother Nature Network.
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Re: Big boom in glass-bottom bridges
I'm with you there...I love spectacular views as much as the next guy, but when I'm looking down a long way I feel nervous chills...add that to a swaying bridge, and I'm, well, not there!
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Re: Survey: U.S. is 2016's top vacation destination
I'm a little surprised that there's so much interest in the USA given the relative strength of the US dollar currently. But it is regarded as a fairly safe place to go and airfares are cheap now, so that may be the driving force behind this.
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Re: Survey: U.S. is 2016's top vacation destination
Now that many countries are not recommended for a vacation us Brits are looking west instead of east. I'll be over in 2 weeks !
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Re: Britain's #1 attraction: The British Museum
Another "Best of Britain" survey that doesn't see beyond London. The Albert Dock in Liverpool has 6.3 Million visitors per annum - and not a mention. The Albert Dock is a UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE.
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Re: If you're happy and you know it...press here, please!
The reason most airports don't ask is because they don't care ! JFK and Heathrow continue to increase their passenger numbers without the need for customer satisfaction. So by some misguided indicator they presume all is well down on the farm. A captive audience doesn't attract an acceptable service level. A penny saved is a penny earned.
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The Bear Blog
I had a hunch when Shelly and I were planning our 59 National Park in 59 weeks tour that wildlife would be center stage. I knew that the buffalo would roam in Yellowstone, that the tropical fish would dance...
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Iceland's new attraction: tunnel into a glacier
As if Iceland didn't already have enough to attract tourists and keep them busy, a new tunnel, dug deep into the heart of a glacier, will open in June. The tunnel, the world's first on an ice-cap glacier, goes into the western side of...
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Marriott enters the Travel Magazine business
In a change to its usual consumer outreach, Marriott corp, one of the world's largest hoteliers, will begin publishing an online travel magazine. Marriott sees it as a way to expand it's brand and, hopefully, attract new guests to...
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NYC&Co: We bring you tourists, we'll show you how to serve them
Taking a step beyond just beefing up the number of tourists arriving, New York City's tourism promotion agency, NYC&Co. has developed a program to help businesses and attractions in all five boroughs be ready for the numbers. And they are impressive numbers. Last year 56.4 million visitors came to New York; the city is pushing to hit 67 million by 2021. The new program, called "Tourism Ready" builds on Brooklyn's success in branding and marketing itself; experts including former...
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Iceland's newest museum: 23 full-size whales!
Iceland has another new attraction—Whales of Iceland, a permanent exhibit of 23 full-size whale models near Reykjavik's harbor. It's the world's largest whale exhibit. Photo: Whales of Iceland Whales are popular everywhere these days, and...
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Tourism websites grow, but not like travel!
Two reports on Skift, a travel-industry news site, paint an interesting contrast. New numbers from the National Travel and Tourism Office tally 75 million international visitors to the U.S. last year, about 34 million not from neighboring countries....
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Brooklyn's Prospect Park Greenmarket
By a quick count, I’ve photographed markets in nearly three dozen cities in the U.S. and Europe; they’ve often appeared here on TravelGumbo. And yet the market I visit most often, and where my wife shops almost weekly, hasn’t found...
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Carnival Celebrations in Trinidad & Tobago
Carnival is an annual celebration of life found in many countries around the world. It first originated as a pagan festival in ancient Egypt which was subsequently celebrated by the Greeks and then the Romans. Carnival was later adopted by the Roman...
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Air Canada adds Montreal to its China hubs
Air Canada extends its China services another stop east to Montreal to offer connections for East Coasters.
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Sicilian town bans pushy waiters after brawl
After a street brawl between rival waiters last month, Taormina is sending them inside to keep the streets peaceful.
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Kirsten Hines' new book just released!
Frequent contributor, Kirsten Hines, has a new book on beautiful Biscayne National Park. Kirsten did all the photography and co-wrote much of it.
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Kids to fly free on some British Air flights
British Airways sees a way to fill some seats and offer a benefit that may be out of reach for its low-cost rivals.
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Dispatches from Ikaria: Part 1
Professor Abe begins the first in a four part series about visiting the beautiful Greek island of Ikaria. The landscape is lovely and the wildflowers were especially remarkable during his visit.
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France opens world's first Polar Lands museum
Premanon, in eastern France, is home to a unique museum, honoring the work of French explorer Paul-Emile Victor.
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April 3, 2017: Cabazon Dinosaurs
Travel Rob takes a road trip and sees the Cabazon Dinosaurs along the way.
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Three Coins in a Fountain, but no feet allowed
Police and the City administration are on a crackdown to keep people and problems out of the city's famed Trevi Fountain
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Escape from Disney: Tiber-Butler Preserve
When you need a break from the 'Mouse Machine' this county nature preserve is only minutes away.
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Oct. 28, 2017: Strasbourg with Bubbles
Bubbles, whether small or large, one or by the millions, always attract attention. PHeymont spotted this bubblicious scene outside Strasbourg Cathedral.
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Dubai tests new 'hands free' security check-in
Walk down a tunnel of fish images and look around: the display is taking your pictures and using them to check you in without a delay.
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Ends of the Line: Taking the #1 Train, NYC
Every New York subway line has its own character; Jonathan L begins an exploration of what's at their ends, starting with his home line.
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12 Hot Destinations for 2020
An adventure travel company suggests twelve spots where travel may make a difference, to the locals, the travelers or both.
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Missing links: the routes that aren't
New super-long routes seem to pop up every day, but the OAG has a list of possibles that haven't got an airline's attention yet.
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Best Underrated Places in Florida
Jose offers some suggestions for places you should visit in Florida (sponsored content)
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Things to do during the trip to Ahmedabad
The city of Ahmedabad in India is filled with interesting things to see and do. Check out Suhana's suggestions (sponsored content)
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Parks in Melbourne: Where to Relax, Play and Exercise this Summer.
Looking for a terrific park to visit in Melbourne? Anees has some suggestions for you (sponsored content)
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February 14, 2020: Green Heron, Everglades National Park
DrFumblefinger spotted this green heron while hiking in Everglades National Park.
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November 21, 2019: Chester Parade, UK
GarryRF joins a very early Christmas parade, designed to drum up sales before the online retailers take over.
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Oasis Date Gardens, Thermal, California
Travel Rob shows us how dates have made the Coachella Valley in CA a great stop.
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Amsterdam aims new rules at unruly visitors
Amsterdam would like fewer visitors, especially those who come for the weed and red light tourism.
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Don't just visit France, own a (tiny) piece!
The village church and graveyard of Berrien Photo: Henri Moreau / Wikimedia The tiny village of Berrien, in Finisterre, in northwestern France, has a population problem: not enough of it, not even enough to justify a school...
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JetBlue extends its move into premium market
JetBlue is taking advantage of United Airlines' planned departure from JFK by increasing its business-class service from JFK to California. JetBlue, which made its reputation as a traveler-friendly one-class airline with great inflight...
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France has plans to polish tourist welcome
France, which recently announced a huge investment in tourism promotion and upgrades in hopes of having 100 million visitors a year soon, has also published a report on 13 proposed improvements in how visitors are welcomed. The report's...