Category: travel, staycations, and retreats
Outdoor adventures
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Fall Favorites Return to the Disneyland Resort from Sept. 3-Oct. 31, 2021
Halloween Time, Plaza de la Familia and the Separate-ticket Event Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party – Halloween experiences throughout Disneyland Resort create treasured memories with family-friendly fun, including Haunted Mansion Holiday, Mickey Mouse jack-o-lantern and the all-new Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit at Downtown Disney District – Tickets go on sale July 13 for…
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Apple Tower Theatre opens in downtown Los Angeles
Historic theater has premiered new technology since 1927 LOS ANGELES – Apple recently previewed its newest retail location at the historic Tower Theatre in downtown Los Angeles. One of Apple’s most significant restoration projects to date, Apple Tower Theatre aims to inspire even more creativity in the heart of downtown. Apple will also launch Today…
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Major construction projects bring bus service detours, road closure
Construction on two major projects in downtown Phoenix will lead to changes for commuters and residents beginning in October. The redevelopment of Central Station and construction on the South Central Extension/Downtown Hub light rail project will result in modifications for 28 bus routes and the closure of part of Central Avenue to vehicular traffic. Due…
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BART has a 15-step plan to welcome back riders
San Francisco – More people are returning to BART to avoid traffic, support transit, and to get to work, school, appointments, and fun destinations across the region. BART’s 15 Step Welcome Back Plan outlines what has changed and what you can expect when you hop on board. Step 1- Return to pre-pandemic service levels on August 2, 2021…
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Valley Metro: Plan & Track app released
PHOENIX—Ever wonder when your bus is arriving? Or, when the next train will pull into the station? Ponder no more. Valley Metro, in partnership with the city of Phoenix and Vix Technology, has launched the new Valley Metro: Plan & Track app that features real time bus and light rail tracking and trip planning. “More than 90…
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AMTRAK PACIFIC SURFLINER SCHEDULE CHANGE AND SERVICE EXPANSION EFFECTIVE JUNE 28, 2021
Partial service restoration for Pacific Surfliner trains increases options for customers to traveling between San Diego and Los Angeles ORANGE, Calif. – The Amtrak Pacific Surfliner will offer expanded service for trains that travel between San Diego, Orange County, Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo counties. Service modifications include the partial restoration of the schedule…
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“North to Alaska” Program Offers Princess Guests Authentic Local Experiences & Fresh Alaska Seafood for 2021 Summer Season
North to Alaska SANTA CLARITA, Calif. — Princess Cruises guests sailing on the upcoming partial summer 2021 Alaska season will be thoroughly immersed with authentic Alaska-themed activities offered throughout the cruise line’s award-winning “North to Alaska” culinary, entertainment and shore excursions series. Previously announced, the cruise line is slated to return to service in the United States with a partial…
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MTS Board Approves Ride Free in September with PRONTO
San Diego – The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) Board of Directors approved a plan for passengers to ride free in September with PRONTO to help riders smoothly transition from Compass Cards to the new PRONTO fare collection system. The PRONTO system is scheduled to launch in September. Critical to the success of changing the…
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Ed “NJWeedman” Forchion Celebrates Independence Day with The Joint of Miami Weekend Festivities
The cannabis community’s most beloved and beleaguered outlaw, Ed “NJWeedman” Forchion, is celebrating this Fourth of July weekend with his biggest bong bang ever. His new marijuana themed lounge, The Joint of Miami, located in Miami’s trendy Wynwood Art District, officially opens its doors during Independence Day Weekend with three days of smoke infused festivities, Friday, July 2, Saturday, July 3 and Sunday July…
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AMTRAK MAKES MAJOR CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE INVESTMENTS IN COMFORT AND MODERNIZATION ON NATIONAL NETWORK ROUTES
Refreshed railcar interiors, improved soft goods, traditional dining restoration and new low-emissions Amtrak locomotive displayed CHICAGO – Amtrak has initiated a multi-million-dollar and multi-year project to improve the customer experience aboard its long distance trains serving overnight routes across the country. Elements of this work were displayed this week at Chicago Union Station. Modernized interiors of Amtrak’s…