Mike Lally

The Dominican Republic Celebrates the Beauty of the Country with “Change the Season” Campaign and Immersive Experience in Times Square

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NEW YORK, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — On Sunday, November 26th The Ministry of Tourism of the Dominican Republic successfully culminated its seven-day immersive experience in Times Square, as part of its winter “Change the Season” Campaign. The interactive installation closed with a celebratory ceremony presided by Mr. David Collado, Minister of Tourism of the … Read more

Why the Airbus A380 superjumbo jet is making an unlikely comeback

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The Airbus A380 made its first commercial flight in 2007. When it debuted, it overtook the long-reigning Boeing 747 as the world’s biggest passenger plane. It has four engines and is a full double-decker that can carry more than 800 people depending on an airline’s cabin layout. The plane’s large number of seats was seen … Read more

Universal Studios to ‘open huge 500 acre theme park in the UK’ – right next to a much-loved attraction

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UNIVERSAL Studios has confirmed that they are considering launching a brand new theme park in the UK, with fans online getting excited about the possibility. The rumours surfaced after Universal’s owners Comcast and NBC registered the domain names UniversalStudiosGreatBritain.com and UniversalGreatBritain.com earlier this year. 3 Some fans are hoping for Harry Potter attractions should the … Read more

How world’s largest Buddhist temple in Indonesia has been reborn – new rules free Borobudur from curses of vandalism, graffiti, bottles of urine

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This exquisite Mahayana Buddhist temple near the central Javanese city of Yogyakarta, Indonesia, is the biggest in the world, and dates to the eighth and ninth centuries. In its aesthetic, architecture, wisdom and history it is as superlatively astounding as those in Cambodia’s Angkor Wat temple complex. Visitors are now only able to visit the … Read more

Calif. community Altadena outside LA fights to protect ‘oldest large-scale Christmas lighting’ tradition

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The California community of Altadena was about to start an annual countdown it has done 101 times.  At the heart of this community is Christmas Tree Lane, where a row of 138-year-old deodar cedars was waiting to begin glimmering with strung-up bulbs. Advertisement Article continues below this ad At the Dec. 9 event, the light … Read more

Forget saving money next year… Time Out ranks the 24 best things in the world to splash the cash on in 2024, from a Taylor Swift-themed cruise to Europe’s highest disco

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Prepare to free up next year’s calendar, because Time Out has ranked the 24 best things to do in the world in 2024.  The list was compiled by Time Out’s global team of editors and contributors and published with a cry of ‘forget saving money… get out more and do more stuff’. The guide added: … Read more

Will the Iceland eruption affect flights? Latest as Grindavik volcano erupts | Travel News | Travel

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After much anticipation, a volcano in southwest Iceland, near the town of Grindavik has finally erupted. There were fears that the eruption could cause a similar level of disruption to flights as the major eruption in 2010. However, scientists do not believe this eruption will have much impact on flights and currently the majority of … Read more

Why Has Dunhuang Become a Global Model for World Cultural Heritage Protection?

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BEIJING, Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from China.org.cn: Why Has Dunhuang Become a Global Model for World Cultural Heritage Protection? Dunhuang, a crossroads on the ancient Silk Road, once witnessed bustling trade brought to the city by constant fleets of merchants. Dunhuang, a prominent international city in ancient times, was where East … Read more

Travelers want deals — here’s where to find them, says HotelPlanner CEO

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It’s been a stellar year for the travel industry, according to Morning Consult. The market research company, in a new report entitled “2023 Holiday Travel Trends,” summarized the year by stating: “leisure volume soared, airplanes were packed, and hotel bookings were high.” But heading into the year-end peak travel season, consumers are showing increased price … Read more

Seven new hotels opening in 2024 – including beachfront resorts, huge pool complexes and sea-view rooms

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THE dark days of winter have us planning our trips to the sun for 2024. There are a host of new hotel openings that will prove the perfect places to head to in the New Year for fresh-out-the-box holiday fun. 8 Sun seekers now have seven stunning new hotels to try outCredit: Getty Here Lisa … Read more