Pennsylvania is a destination filled with fun for the whole family. From historic landmarks to entertaining amusement parks, there will be something for everyone on vacation in this state. While in Pennsylvania, you can visit amusement destinations like Hersheypark or Sesame Place, climb the “Rocky Steps” just like the fictional …
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A day on the water turned into a dramatic rescue Saturday as boaters were saved from rough seas off the coast of southern Florida. The U.S. Coast Guard (USGC), along with the local fire department, responded to a distress call at 1:42 p.m. ET in Miami-Dade County. A 20-foot boat …
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A crew member aboard a small cruise ship was injured and hundreds were evacuated from the vessel, following an explosion in the engine room, according to reports. It happened Wednesday on the American Queen Voyages’ Ocean Navigator docked in Maine’s Portland Harbor, officials said. The injured crew member was taken …
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Archaeologists in North Carolina recently discovered four 18th-century shipwrecks – including the likely remains of a detonated enemy vessel. East Carolina University announced the discovery on July 24. The ships were located this spring at Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson, in the state’s Cape Fear region. Jeremy Borrelli, a staff archaeologist for …
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An exhibition at a renowned art and culture center in Parma, Italy, led to a police raid Wednesday after several forged Salvador Dalí works were discovered to be among the collection. ThePalazzo Tarasconi hosted a “Salvador Dalí, Between Art and Myth” (“Salvador Dalí, tra arte e mito”) exhibit showcasing masterpieces …
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Las Vegas tourism continues to decline as fresh numbers reveal that fewer visitors are traveling to Sin City. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) recently released its numbers for July visitors, noting a 12% drop from last year. There were 3,089,300 visitors this July compared to over 3.5 …
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A rare cross was recently uncovered in the United Arab Emirates, shedding light on Christian history during the early Islamic era. The discovery, made at Sir Bani Yas Island in the Persian Gulf, was announced by Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism in August. The island contains a variety …
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A Swiss International Air Lines flight departing for Zurich, Switzerland, had to abort takeoff from Boston Logan International Airport after flames were seen shooting out of its engines. A video shows flames coming out of the aircraft’s engine as it moved forward, seemingly slowing its pace. “Investigations into the exact …
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Thieves recently targeted a prominent cultural institution in Wales, stealing precious ancient jewelry from its gallery, officials said. St. Fagans National Museum, one of the most visited museums in the Welsh capital of Cardiff, was broken into at around 12:30 a.m. on Oct. 6. The open-air museum is on the …
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Sweden has launched a novel tourist campaign that urges boosting mind and body by traveling there, yet some are already sharing differing thoughts. The “Prescribe Sweden” campaign has partnered with medical professionals to help people benefit from the country’s “restorative experiences,” as announced by Visit Sweden. Stress management, lifting one’s …
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