The Walt Disney Company is well known for coming up with ideas that never come to fruition. From Lilliputian Land and WestCOT at Disneyland to the Beastly Kingdom and Disney’s …
History
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Disney, Universal & Other Theme Parks
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The first time I ever went to England, back in the 90s, I almost got run over by a car. It was my own fault, of course. We had started …
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Museums
Exploring the War Remnants Museum: A Somber Reminder of Vietnam’s History
by joehegby joehegTraveling is undoubtedly one of the most rewarding and enlightening experiences that one can have. It provides an unparalleled opportunity to broaden one’s horizons, explore new cultures, and gain a …
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Hotels
After 30+ Years, Kauai Resort Will Finally Rise From the Ashes
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIn 1961, a good portion of the Elvis Presley film Blue Hawaii was filmed at the Coco Palms Resort Hotel, on the Hawaiian island of Kauai. Originally opened as a …
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Coney Island, New York. The words evoke memories of a time gone by, when traveling to the beach and going the rides on the boardwalk was the ultimate vacation. Much …
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Hotels
Why Hotels Have Free Ice Machines (It’s Not What You’d Think)
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegRegardless of brand, there’s a standard set of amenities you can expect to find in most American hotels. We’ve already explained some of them in the past, like: why hotel …
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Have you noticed that lots of high-rise hotels don’t have a 13th floor? Ever wonder why that is? A lot of people say it’s because of superstition – the number …
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There was a time when I scoffed at the idea of using moving walkways. Didn’t matter if they were at airports, theme parks, or anywhere else, if I had the …
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Although you have retro places like the TWA Hotel to give a taste of how things used to be, time marches on. And with that, things change. Technology changes. Social …
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Maybe you were caught shoplifting when you were 18 and got charged with a misdemeanor but only had to pay a fine. Or perhaps you drove home from a party …