Tagged With "Visitors"
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Re: Aug. 25, 2016: Fargo Walk of Fame, North Dakota
Some beautiful street art in there Ottoman ! Outside in the sunshine and open to touch. Living Art.
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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: Visitor Totals: The "Ears" Eat the "Apple"
Interesting piece, Paul. I believe that both are actually drawing more people than Paris (France) is as well. I don't see much of an overlap in the target populations these cities draw from. Orlando is very clearly family-oriented, with multiple theme parks. More of a budget destination, although with admissions at the parks being what they are, not that cheap anymore. New York City a big cosmopolitan attraction. Most folks would consider it too expensive for "family travel".
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Re: Visitor Totals: The "Ears" Eat the "Apple"
I think Orlando is a big pull for overseas travelers as well, which bodes well for them. Length of stay is an issue, especially, for New York; I think we get people on a shorter stay because of the cost. For overseas travelers, I think NY and Orlando are often both on the agenda, based on the questions I used to see on other boards!
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Las Vegas tops its own record numbers
With a week and change to go for 2014, Las Vegas has clocked in its 40 millionth visitor for the year, breaking its previous record...and they keep on coming. At a time when halfo of Atlantic City casinos have closed and casino operators in other...
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Tea at Downton Abbey? Britain spends big to get you there!
Visit Britain, the government tourist-promotion agency and Expedia are putting up about $7 million each to get more Americans to Britain, building on the popularity of Downton Abbey, about to go into Season 4 on US TV. Most of the money will go for TV...
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South Beach Miami - A walk through Art Deco History
South Miami Beach is probably one of the most photographed cities in the United States. It is home to what may be the densest collection of art deco architecture in the United States. It is hard to find something new to say, in fact, when I...
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Int'l travelers spent $222.3 billion in U.S. last year
Last year set a new record for overseas visitor spending on travel to and in the U.S.—$222.3 billion. About $43 billion was spent on getting here, while the other $179 billion paid for hotels, in-U.S. travel, admissions, meals, etc. That's up...
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Seacliff State Beach Visitor Center, Aptos, California
Travel Rob learns more about the SS Palo Alto, a unique concrete ship, and the marine life around it.
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Planning Your Next Trip to SoCal
A singer/songwriter named Bethany Cosentino, the vocalist half of the duo Best Coast, writes in a song called The Only Place: “Why would you live anywhere else / We’ve got the ocean, got the babes / Got the sun, we’ve got the waves / This is the only place for me.” It’s a catchy song, and she echoes the sentiments of the Beach Boys and many other musicians and writers who sang and wrote about The Golden State. While your reasons for why you’d actually live anywhere else might vary, we would...
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May 11, 2020: Flamingo Visitor Center, Everglades National Park
DrFumblefinger visits the Flamingo Visitor Center located at the southern tip of Everglades National Park.
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Traditions at the Hallmark Visitor Center, Kansas City
Looking for a fun and free thing to do while in Kansas City? Samantha suggests the Hallmark Visitor's Center. It is fun for the whole family.
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Luray, Virginia's Varied Attractions
George G shares some of the highlights of a visit to Luray, Virginia. A top destination is a visit to the Train Museum located in the old Railroad Station (now a Visitor Center).
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London claims honors for most-visited city...again!
MasterCard Global Destinations Index Based on projections for the rest of this year, London is again claiming victory over arch-rivals Paris and Bangkok for the title of most-visited city. It's held the honor 5 times in 7 years,...
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Visitor Totals: The "Ears" Eat the "Apple"
New York City hit a record high of over 54 million visitors last year—but it wasn't enough to keep Mickey's hometown of Orlando from becoming the No. 1-visited U.S. city with 4 million more. New York has a lot of attractions, but lacks...
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Aug. 25, 2016: Fargo Walk of Fame, North Dakota
Ottoman enjoyed exploring the interior of the Fargo-Moorhead Visitor Center, and as he ventured outside, he came across this fun exhibit.
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Five Things To Do At Chiang Mai, Thailand
Chiang Mai is located in the Northern area of Thailand capital city, Bangkok. It takes 1-hour journey by plane from Bangkok to Chiang Mai or about 8 hours by bus. The government intentionally prepares Chiang Mai for tourism purpose. The city is well arranged, and it has some artificial rivers. Many trees are planted along the road. Chiang Mai certainly has many interesting tourism objects to visit such as elephant training camp, orchid park, Thai silk, waterfalls and many more. Elephant Camp...
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Abu Dhabi Guide for Visitors: Carry ID--and no kissing!
Police in Abu Dhabi have issued a flyer in a dozen language, aimed mainly at cruise visitors, with suggestions about proper behavior, including no drugs, respectful clothing, carry ID at all times...and no kissing in public. MORE
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Britain's #1 attraction: The British Museum
The British Museum ranks as the nation's top attraction, drawing more visitors than the entire country of Belgium. See what else is popular!
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October 6, 2018: 'Ice and Flowers', Kluane National Park
DrFumblefinger really enjoyed this work of art, prominently and proudly displayed at the Kluane National Park Visitor Center at Haines Junction in the Yukon Territory.
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Our Gloomy Visit to Dachau Concentration Camp
While in Munich, Samantha and her husband made their way to Dachau Concentration camp and a special memorial. May we never forgot what happened there so that history will NEVER repeat itself.
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Re: South Beach Miami - A walk through Art Deco History
I'm notoriously not a fan of Florida, but I love Moderne and Deco...and you've given me possibly the only reason to put a trip to Florida on my list... Thanks!
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Re: South Beach Miami - A walk through Art Deco History
Jonathan, you did a fantastic job at showing South Beach! It really lives up to it's hype. One thing I love about Miami is Downtown,South Beach and the Airport are all an easy drive from each other. I'm curious too about your impressions of Downtown? It's experiencing one of the biggest construction booms in the country. Paul, say it ain't so that your not a fan of Florida!It's like California in the fact that the state is very diverse .You can love parts of the state and dislike others.
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Re: South Beach Miami - A walk through Art Deco History
An interesting and well presented photo-tour of a place I'd like to spend a little time at. I've only visited South Beach once and that was for a very brief stay. I'd like to savor this great architecture. Thanks, Jonathan!
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Re: South Beach Miami - A walk through Art Deco History
Quite a renaissance since I was last there in 1970, working in Bal Harbour. At that time no one I knew ventured south of the Fontainebleau. It's wonderful to see.
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Re: South Beach Miami - A walk through Art Deco History
I didn't get to Downtown this time. The last time I was there (about 6 years ago) I was not really impressed. The overhead highway made the area feel dingy (thank you "urban renewal"). There is an art museum downtown that I remember liking (The Perez Art museum, I think). The thing is, it was right in the heart of the 2008/10 crash and almost all construction in south FL had come to a screeching halt. Entire buildings were empty. So what is there now is not what I would have seen then.
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Re: South Beach Miami - A walk through Art Deco History
I was in Downtown Miami two times about five years ago and then two years ago. The difference was staggering. I've heard the last two years have even seen more of a transpotation becoming much more residential
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Re: South Beach Miami - A walk through Art Deco History
Art-Deco is my favorite form of architecture....thanks for the tour
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Re: Our Gloomy Visit to Dachau Concentration Camp
A gentle reminder that history constantly repeats itself - somewhere in the world it continues today.
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Re: Our Gloomy Visit to Dachau Concentration Camp
With so much disinformation and plain ignorance about our recent history, it can sometimes takes a harrowing experience to bring home the scale of man's inhumanity to man. And to remember it didn't start this way, but with small injustices and prejudices that dehumanise some scapegoated section of society. Beware weasel words.
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Re: Jelly Belly Factory Tour – Fairfield, CA
What fun! I love Jelly Bellys -- who doesn't. My favorite flavors are root beer and a bunch of the berry bellys. Great post, thanks!
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Jelly Belly Factory Tour – Fairfield, CA
Samantha takes us on a unique tour: the factory where the iconic jelly beans are made. She recommends a weekday visit when the factory is working.
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Royal Gorge Bridge & Park - Our Thrilling Visit Part 1
Samantha shares part 1 of her thrilling visit to the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park near Canon City, Colorado.
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Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center, Fairbanks
DrFumblefinger stopped at this visitor center for some helpful travel advice, and wound up exploring some of the interesting exhibits in its museum.
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Table Rock Lakeshore Trail, Branson
DrFumblefinger goes on a short hike in the Ozarks, by the shore of lovely Table Rock Lake.
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Tillamook Creamery, Oregon: Doing It Right over 100 Years!
Tillamook Creamery in Oregon remains guided by thevalues and beliefs they started with in 1909. Samantha shares her visit and some "cheesy" photos.
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Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, Montana
Even if you're not a history buff, you will enjoy exploring Little Bighorn Battlefield and learning about Custer and Sitting Bull. Samantha shares her visit and some pictures.
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Re: Our Gloomy Visit to Dachau Concentration Camp
Rereading your essay after several years reminded me how important it is that we not let the 'big issues' of our times and of our past become just words and stories in a museum. It is so important to be in and feel actual places, and to remember that these events happened not to countries or movements or the like, but to ordinary people who were like ourselves. Thank you.
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Lauritzen Gardens—Omaha's Botanical Center
In Omaha, make sure to check out the Lauritzen Gardens, with its 100 acres and visitor center.Samantha shares some pictures from her visit.
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Stonehenge Revisited
DrFumblefinger shares some ovservations and images from his last visit to Stonehenge.
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Arkansas Visitor Center, Fort Smith
Samantha shares one of her favorite pictures from the Arkansas Visitor Center in Fort Smith
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Re: Stonehenge Revisited
I first visited Stonehenge in 1973. You could wander around them and touch then!
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Re: Stonehenge Revisited
My first visit was in 1985. By then you needed to stick on a trail around the stones and couldn't get close to them. I would have liked to have some freedom to move around, for different perspectives on all of the stones.