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Best hotels in Charleston 2023: Where to stay for historic district charm and waterfront views

Visiting South Carolina’s coastal city? These are the hotels to bookmark

The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2023

The Ramble Hotel, Denver, review: Trendy vibes and a world-class cocktail institution in artsy RiNo district

In the heart of Denver’s hipster’s paradise, The Ramble Hotel is the perfect blend of trendy modernity and opulent luxury, says Rachel Sharp

The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2023

The best US National Parks to visit

From epic Wild West vistas to alligator-filled wetlands, America’s National Parks are home to some of the most beautiful wilderness on the planet. Kevin E G Perry rounds up those that should go straight to the top of your must-visit list

The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2023

'I took on the world's tallest building climb in NYC and it was terrifying but worth it'

Steve Graves visited New York and Boston, taking in the Old South Meeting House, the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum and the floating USS Constitution Museum in the latter city

Daily Mirror · Mar 13, 2023

Is Disney teasing an Avatar land with multiple rides at Disneyland?

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Disneyland resort may soon be home to a version of Walt Disney World’s Pandora themed land with a banshee flight simulator and a water ride through a bioluminescent rainforest — or at least that’s what Disney’s official D23 fan group appears to be teasing.

The Orange County Register · Mar 13, 2023

Sea Dragon ride on Santa Monica Pier swings into retirement

LOS ANGELES — For nearly 27 years, the green Sea Dragon ride swung back and forth on the Santa Monica Pier, but on March 2, the 6,000-pound two-headed metal beast took its last ride 250 feet over the Pacific Ocean.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 13, 2023

‘Small world’ had big impact on a young Disney fan

True confession: The first theme park attraction that mesmerized me was “it’s a small world” at Disneyland. I was 6 years old, on a family vacation to California, and the boat ride was exhilarating to me. It was populated with kids, bright scenes and unusual settings. I didn’t want it…

Orlando Sentinel · Mar 13, 2023

5 historic state parks in Northern California worth visiting in 2023

Hankering for outdoor experiences that offer the wonder of the past? Try California, home to the largest state park system in the country, including about 50 that are designated as historic. Here are some historic state parks you might want to visit, all within striking distance of the Bay Area.

Tribune News Service · Mar 13, 2023

Taste of Chicago should not be moved to Navy Pier to accommodate NASCAR

NASCAR should have been scheduled in September, not in July. Then, you would have one group of tourists coming in July to enjoy Taste, and another different group of people coming for NASCAR a few months later. That would be win-win for both.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 12, 2023

Manchester road closures ahead of St Patrick's Day Parade this afternoon

The parade is set to start at the Irish World Heritage Centre in Cheetham Hill at midday

Manchester Evening News · Mar 12, 2023