Category: travel, staycations, and retreats
Outdoor adventures
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Princess Cruises Successfully Completes First Voyage Following Extended Pause in Operations
Majestic Princess Returns to Seattle After First Alaska Sailing SANTA CLARITA, Calif. — Majestic Princess returned to Seattle today, concluding its sailing to Alaska and marking the first successful United States voyage for Princess Cruises following the extended pause in operations. The ship became the line’s first ship to return to service, kicking off the partial season of Alaska sailings departing through September 26, 2021. The round-trip,…
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Urban Air Adventure Park Signs Record 31 New Franchise Agreements in First Half of 2021
Indoor Adventure Park’s Growth Fueled by Momentum in Family Entertainment Industry Post-COVID DALLAS — Urban Air Adventure Park, the largest indoor adventure park operator in the world and part of the children’s franchise growth-focused platform Unleashed Brands, has signed 31 new franchise agreements in the past six months – breaking the record for the most agreements signed in…
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4 safety tips for summer weather hazards
It’s what we’ve waited for: Summer! Though the season brings longer, sunnier days, it also comes with life-threatening weather hazards such as extreme heat, rip currents, and thunderstorms and lightning. 1. Excessive heat. It’s a killer. Heat is one of the most deadly weather hazards, so don’t underestimate it. Warm temperatures can quickly rise to dangerous…
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Inaugural Black Travel Expo Set to Take Place in Atlanta, Georgia
Inaugural travel event launches and set to become a huge success ATLANTA — It will now be easier for people of color to learn more about the travel business, plan their next big vacation, find out who’s who in the travel business, and meet travel leaders and influencers. The inaugural Black Travel Expo will be held…
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New Summer Travel Itinerary Offers Family Fun, from the Waterfront to the Farms
TACOMA, Wash. — As a year and a half of pent-up travel demand is driving families to try and get the most out of their road trips, Travel Tacoma – Mt. Rainier Tourism and Sports today launched its Family Road Trip Extravaganza itinerary, a convenient, pre-built plan that offers three days and two nights of waterfront wandering,…
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Nature’s Magical Place – Gibbs Gardens is where roses reign all summer
Hundreds of crape myrtles in majestic allées Gibbs Gardens is nature’s magical place all year long but summer—with vibrant color everywhere—is the most amazing season. Thousands of colorful roses create ribbons of blooms across the Valley Gardens while allées of majestic crape myrtles march along the gentle slopes. All set against a backdrop of annual…
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What Is Nude Recreation Week?
Yes, it is hot outside, don’t let the summer heat get you down, relax without clothes. Nude Recreation Week is observed the week after Independence Day, and it is a way to shed stress and explore naturism. Naturism is a lifestyle of non-sexual social nudity, and the cultural movement which advocates for and defends that lifestyle. Both may also…
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AMTRAK AND VERMONT AGENCY OF TRANSPORTATION CELEBRATE RESTORATION OF VERMONT TRAINS
New safety and health measures are in place for customers Barre, VT. – To celebrate Amtrak and Vermont Agency of Transportation’s (VTRANS) previous announcement of the restoration of its Vermont train service, customers can take advantage of $1 fares are being offered for travel within Vermont on its first day of service, Monday, July 19 when using the promo…
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COMFORT SUITES PARADISE ISLAND READY TO WELCOME VACCINATED TRAVELERS
All-suite property extends conveniences, special promotion to attract summer travelers NASSAU-PARADISE ISLAND, BAHAMAS — The award-winning Comfort Suites Paradise Island hotel has extended its successful “4th Night Free” promotion through November 15, 2021, offering travelers an affordable, convenient Caribbean getaway. On May 1, 2021, the government of The Bahamas amended travel restrictions to permit visitors…
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Plane Crash and Quicksand: Creative Arts launches Immersive Experience in East Sussex
LONDON — Imagine surviving a plane crash, only to end-up knee-deep in quicksand, stranded in a jungle full of snakes … well, now you really can experience that, for £29! When mother and daughter duo, Jane Smith (62) and Ellie Buckler (29), set-out to launch Dark Master Escape Rooms in Crowborough, East Sussex, they wanted to disrupt the industry and bring Hollywood magic to the…