[ad_1] WHY IT RATES: There will be a variety of exciting events and offerings for South Dakota visitors in 2019, including the unveiling of a new sculpture of President Barack Obama.—Mia Taylor, TravelPulse Senior Writer South Dakota Tourism is excited to share news of 2019 monumental milestones and the latest …
Read More »VIDEO: Woman Escapes Charging Moose at Colorado Ski Resort
[ad_1] A video is going viral online which shows a Colorado woman trying to outrun a Moose as she and her friends are snowboarding at a ski resort. According to KDVR.com, Instagram user Lauren Drogsvold shared a video captured Saturday at Breckenridge Ski Resort of a large bull moose looming …
Read More »5 Things to Do on the Big Island
[ad_1] The island of Hawaii, also known as the Big Island, is the largest and most volcanically active of all the Hawaiian Islands. The island continues to grow every day because of the Kilauea volcano. With 10 of the world’s 13 climate zones, visitors can hike waterfalls in the tropical …
Read More »Brazil Poised to Boost US Visitors in 2019
[ad_1] Brazilian government and tourism officials are positioning the country for a significant boost in visits from its largest international market, the United States. Recently elected president Jair Bolsonaro said earlier this week, the country will eliminate visa requirements for American visitors. The announcement follows initiatives enacted last year to …
Read More »Los Angeles Celebrates Record 2018
[ad_1] WHY IT RATES: Tourism is an important revenue generator in the city of Los Angeles and reaching this benchmark earlier will help the city attract more visitors. —Janeen Christoff, TravelPulse Senior Writer Los Angeles reached a historic milestone in 2018, welcoming 50 million[1] visitors for the first time ever …
Read More »Experts Predicting Sargassum Influx on Mexican Caribbean Beaches in 2019
[ad_1] Experts announced Monday the sargassum invasion of beaches along the Mexican Caribbean will likely return in 2019 despite efforts to combat the seaweed. According to the Latin American Herald Tribune, National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) scientist Brigitta Ine van Tussenbroek said the damage to the ecosystem and the …
Read More »South Africa’s Enchanting Winelands
[ad_1] I’ve often thought of Cape Town as South Africa’s San Francisco. The famously progressive city enjoys a similar Mediterranean climate, iconic fog (which creeps in over Table Mountain and is called the tablecloth), stunning coastline, a huge queer population, and an extensive collection of creative types in the business …
Read More »A Tour of a Hong Kong Wet Market: Not for the Faint of Heart
[ad_1] The portly frog and I eyed each other from afar. The frog looking like he hoped to break free from his cage at a Hong Kong wet market. Me, the sentimental, animal-loving vegan, wanting to set him loose. Called Ting-gai in Cantonese, which oddly enough translates to mean “field …
Read More »Where Your State Wants to Travel the Most
[ad_1] It’s no secret that Americans want to travel the world in 2019. But where does your state want to go in the New Year? The folks over at DaringPlanet.com recently analyzed geotagged tweets including hashtag #vacation, #travel and similar terms (more than 200,000 tweets) over the last month to …
Read More »Cape Town Fun for Couples
[ad_1] Cape Town is one of the world’s great cities. This dynamic South African city offers cosmopolitan charm, wonderful cuisine, friendly people and stunning vistas in every direction. It’s an excellent choice for couples, with many romantic options. Here are four unique choices: Table Mountain Overlooking the whole of Cape …
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