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Thursday February 26, 2015

 

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Ravenna, Italy, Glittering Still
A few miles from the Adriatic Sea, the city has arcade-lined piazzas, wine bars brimming with locals and spectacular Byzantine…

A hope for happiness in Porto
Locals are looking to save this beautiful…


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Turkey’s most creative, daring idea
The Museum of Innocence may be the most creatively daring project of Turkey's most daring living author. Awarded the title of European Museum of the Year in May 2014, the Museum of Innocence is a museum, based on a novel, based on a…

World's most popular natural wonders
Check out the most popular national parks and preserves on the six most populous…

Frozen Niagara Falls draws tourists
What? Not enough snow, ice and cold for you? You say you STILL need some Elsa references in your life? The Great Lakes and Niagara Falls have iced…


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Cruise

New Royal Caribbean cruise ship will be world's largest
The biggest cruise ship ever built will be called Harmony of the Seas. Royal Caribbean on Tuesday announced the name for the 227,700-ton vessel, which is scheduled to debut in April…

Viking Cruises to Sail on Mississippi River Beginning in 2017
Viking Cruises, an industry leader in river cruises in Europe and Asia, is expanding into the United States by developing a homeport in New…


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Transportation

Stunning turnaround: Qantas is profitable again
Just a year after announcing record losses, Australia's national flag carrier is back in the…

Delta is upgrading Wi-Fi speeds, bringing internet to Latin American and Caribbean flights
Delta has announced that they will be making significant upgrades to their in-flight…


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Lodging

The Ickworth Hotel, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk: review
The Ickworth Hotel is a family-friendly Suffolk hotel housed in a National Trust building, featuring excellent facilities for children, spacious rooms, a lovely heated pool, and rolling parkland designed by Capability Brown, near the historic town of Bury St…

Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills: Wake up to the best view in the city
It is worth staying at the Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills for the spectacular views alone. Located in the top six floors of the city’s second tallest building, it has the capital's highest rooftop bar (and wedding venue, if you fancy getting hitched at 247m), while a table at the Andaz Tavern, one floor down, will leave you catching your…


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Other and Odd

Should foreign tourists pay more than locals?
With entrance fees now more expensive in Thailand's national parks, we ask whether it is fair to charge international tourists higher…

15 things you didn't know about TripAdvisor
On TripAdvisor's 15th birthday, we ask whether travellers really trust its content, list 15 things you may not have known about the website, and unearth some of the funniest reviews ever…


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Today in History

The Grand Canyon becomes a National Park
In 1908 President Theodore Roosevelt signed legislation giving the Grand Canyon status as a National Monument. On February 26th, 1919, by an act of the United States Congress, Grand Canyon National Monument became Grand Canyon National…

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Explore the World with Viking River Cruises

Accredited as the most award-winning river cruise line in the industry, Viking River Cruises provides remarkable value while consistently placing high on competitive rankings, like Condé Nast Traveler’s Gold List, Reader’s Choice and Best Small Ships awards and Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards.

Background

Viking Cruises offers both river cruises and ocean cruises through two product lines. A global corporation headquartered in the United States with main operational headquarters in Basel, Switzerland, the company was established in 1997 by…

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