When Alejandro Garibay ventured forth from Stockton, Ca to visit Chicago, he was told that he must do one thing while there – visit the Skydeck at Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower). “I told them this was one of the…
Stonehenge Receives a Revamped Visitor Center
One of the most mysterious entities in the universe – besides the existence of both Bigfoot and aliens – has been Stonehenge. For hundreds of years now, people have pondered the meaning behind the ancient stone circle. Did it truly…
All-inclusive Resorts Are Popular Options
Who needs a vacation? We all do. Deciding the best option involves many factors such as location, prices, and amenities, which makes the selection process difficult. Fortunately, TripAdvisor has just released the 2013 Travelers’ Choice Awards for numerous categories such…
China Issues “Guide for Civilized Tourism”
In China, general etiquette just became a law, specifically when you’re planning to travel. CNN reports that a massive tourism law went into effect on October 1 that aims to combat the perception of Chinese travelers behaving unpleasantly. The law…
Zimbabwe Plans “Disneyland in Africa”
Will your family forego California-based Disneyland for a new Zimbabwe-based theme park? That’s what Zimbabwe’s struggling tourism industry is hoping. Tourism Minister Walter Mzembi revealed the idea at the UN World Tourism Organization general assembly, which was being co-hosted last…
San Francisco Bay Bridge Construction Remains on Schedule
SF Bay Bridge is getting a makeover this Labor Day weekend as crews working on all things construction on the bridge. A “much more picturesque ride” awaits motorists in San Francisco on Tuesday, but say goodbye to the old East…
Belize Tourism Board Turns Breaking Bad Reference into Promotional Gold
There be spoilers ahead… On last Sunday night’s episode of AMC’s Breaking Bad, Saul and Walter White had an amazing little interchange about sending someone to Belize. Of course, they weren’t really talking about a relaxing getaway spent exploring sandy…
Loch Ness Monster Causes Political Stir
Arguments over the promotion of the mythical Loch Ness Monster have led to recriminations and resignations from the Drumnadrochit Chamber of Commerce in Scotland. According to a report from The Scotsman, George Edwards, skipper for the Loch Ness Cruises company,…
Egypt Pyramids Warning: Egypt Condemns “Baseless” US Warning
With all the unrest in the Middle East over the last couple of years (well, the last few decades, but the last couple of years in particular) you may be inclined to think twice before visiting some of that regions…