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This Is the No. 1 Tourist Destination Letdown in the U.S.—but Here's How to Visit It Properly
Travel + Leisure
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The day after I graduated from college, my sister and I flew to New York City, meticulously plotting out our visit hour-by-hour in a spiral notebook. But the moment we got to the city, we ditched the plan and beelined for Times Square. Hours...
Tourists break Van Gogh sculpture in Italy museum
The Weekly Journal
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June 18, 2025
A couple of tourists broke a sculpture in the middle of the museum and left the place without explanation. The event occurred in April at Palazzo Maffei, in Verona (Italy), but only became known on June 12 after the publication of the security...
NYC targets luxury travellers for strategic tourism recovery as it hits 97% of 2019 levels
KARRYON
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June 18, 2025
NYC is now at 97 per cent recovery of 2019 visitation levels with 64.5 million annual visitors in 2024. The economic impact is huge with tourism contributing USD$79 billion in total spend (up 110% on 2019 benchmarks) last year. International...
Spain warning issued to Brits as 'overwhelmed' hospitals could cause summer holiday chaos
Dublin Live
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June 18, 2025
Holidaymakers planning a trip to Spain's Andalusia region this summer have been warned of potential delays due to a shortage of medical staff. The region, which includes the popular Costa del Sol, attracted 6.9 million Brits last summer who were...
WTTC: Tourism Surge Set to Fuel Greece’s Economy by 2035
To Vima
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June 18, 2025
Greece’s travel and tourism industry is on an upward trajectory set to drive robust economic growth, with projections showing a 26.5% increase in its GDP contribution to reach €58.2 billion (USD 63.3 billion) by 2035, according to new data...
'The American Riviera' Is One of My Favorite Destinations in California—With a Luxury Hotel That Just Got a Multimillion-dollar Makeover
AOL
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The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara Scenic overview of The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara. The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara The resort is perched on a bluff, providing easy access to the beach below, unobstructed ocean views, and...
Check In To Luxury: Discover The World’s Best Hotels — 2025 Edition
Essence
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June 18, 2025
This story is featured in the May/June 2025 issue of ESSENCE. There’s something magical about finding a hotel that truly gets it. You know the feeling when you walk into a space and immediately sense that this place was made for someone exactly...
Spain holiday warning for tourists as hospitals could be left 'overwhelmed'
Belfast Live
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June 18, 2025
Christopher Sharp Trendswatch Reporter 17:46, 18 Jun 2025 Tourists planning a summer getaway to Spain's Andalusia region, including the popular Costa del Sol, have been cautioned about potential delays due to a shortage of medical staff. Last...
Meaghan Murphy Shares Top Summer Travel Deals and At-Home Vibes
WSFL-TV - Florida
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June 18, 2025
Disclaimer: This Inside South Florida segment is sponsored by Norwegian Cruise Line, EF World, and HotelTonight. All opinions and views are of the advertiser and does not reflect the same of WSFL-TV. Summer is here, and Inside South Florida turned...
The One: Tod's Celebrates the Gommino Loafer and Timeless Italian Craftsmanship
Marie Claire UK
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June 18, 2025
Nothing conjures the feeling of an idyllic holiday in Italy quite like a driving shoe, a quintessential design in the hands of Tod’s, which is known for its striking Gommino loafer. Debuting at the end of the 1970s, the Italian fashion brand took...
Native Texan: The design behind one of Texas’s newest stars, the Denizen McKinney Hotel
Hotels Mag
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Think McKinney, Texas, and sleek, chic new hotel might not jump to mind. But earlier this year, Denizen McKinney Hotel opened in the Dallas/Ft. Worth suburb. The 102-room hotel is a collaboration between owner Archstreet Hotel Partners, operator...
UN Tourism and Slow Food Alliance to Promote Gastronomic Tourism
Tornos News
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June 18, 2025
A new strategic partnership was launched by UN Tourism and the international Slow Food movement, aiming to strengthen gastronomic tourism as a driver of socio-economic development for people and local communities. The agreement was sealed with the...
What is a trullo, and how this italian architecture became a symbol of escapist living
Domus
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When it is not the mirage of escaping to a deserted island, or the naïve fairy tale of opening a chiringuito on the beach, what teases the urge to “drop everything” to reconcile with oneself and the world is the vernacular, offering at all...
St. Pete Beach commission approves live music at The Wharf
Tampa Bay Newspapers INC - Florida
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June 18, 2025
ST. PETE BEACH — The Wharf restaurant can now host live musicians five nights a week after city commissioners narrowly approved the controversial request June 10, despite concerns that amplified music could disturb nearby residents. The 3-2 vote...
“It’s so humid” - Taylor Townsend highlights conditions in Italy as she competes in 125K event after French Open final run
Sportskeeda
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June 18, 2025
American tennis player Taylor Townsend recently highlighted the 'hot and humid' 2025 European summer conditions. The 29-year-old recently competed at the WTA 125K Grado event in Italy, where she had to walkover the Round of 32 match against Kaja...
Three popular beaches in North Wales where common activity now frowned upon
NorthWalesLive
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June 18, 2025
Three popular beaches in North Wales have become “smoke-free zones” to safeguard nature and reduce the risk of wildfires. The initiative is only voluntary, with noticeboards erected at each site asking visitors not to light cigarettes. The beaches...
1864 Limited Edition: Where culinary art meets cultural elegance at Galle Face Hotel
Daily FT
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Chef Rukmal “Rukie” Samarasekera Nestled within the historic Galle Face Hotel, 1864 Limited Edition offers more than just fine dining—it delivers a cultural and gastronomic immersion that fuses Sri Lankan heritage with global sophistication. The...
Like Run Clubs? Try a Women-Only Running Vacation This Summer.
5280 Magazine - Colorado
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June 18, 2025
The Local newsletter is your free, daily guide to life in Colorado. For locals, by locals. In other states, going out with your gal pals means sipping wine at a vineyard, gossiping over brunch, or dancing to Doja Cat in a nightclub. But in...
The $2.92 Walmart Find That Tastes Like a Trip to Italy
AOL
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Simply Recipes / Adobe StockSummer is brunch season—and if you’ve ever hosted one, you know that even with the best planning, there's never enough time to cook everything from scratch. That’s why I always keep a jar of artichoke bruschetta in my...
5 Unique Carousels in Minnesota That Are Worth the Trip
106.9 KROC - Minnesota
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June 18, 2025
Merry-go-rounds and carousels are those things that bring out anyone's inner child. There's no way you can be unhappy riding on one of those! Anyone in the family will love picking out their perfect animal to ride. Across Minnesota, there are...