Travel News:
- I’m not really a fan of amusement parks but this looks really cool. USA Today has an Exclusive first look at Harry Potter World’s Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida.
- While on the topic of amusement parks, CNN Travel has a list of the World’s scariest, best water slides.
- Here are Seven of the world’s riskiest roads according to BBC Travel.
- Lonely Planet has an article with Ten planes that changed the way we travel.
- Budget Travel has a slideshow with 24 American beaches you want to be on right now.
- Skift writes about a JD Power study which says U.S. airline passengers are less dissatisfied than ever.
- Another from Skift: There are 248 airlines in the world, but only 12 female airline CEOs.
- From The Daily Mail: See a Tale of two countries: Amazing photos which show the differences between North & South Korea.
- An interesting post from Frommer’s: Travel Here, Not There: Why choosing a “secondary” destination may lead to a better vacation.
- Travel + Leisure has a slideshow with the World’s Most Amazing Restaurants With A View.
- Thrillist wonders How Much Would You Pay To Buy Dracula’s Castle?
Recent posts from Michael W Travels:
- Find out about 10 Places You Can Come Face To Face With Animals
- May the Force Be With… Delta
- Would You Visit An Ikea Museum
- Here are 27 Genius Products You Had No Idea Existed
- I Won 10,000 Gold Points from Club Carlson through a Twitter giveaway.
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- Who says airlines only serve crappy food? Here are 17 Airline Snacks To Eat Right Now.
- Crazy News: TSA Finds Smartphone Knife At Boston Airport.
- Check out my Hotel Review: Le Meridien St Julians, Malta
- I’d love to go on some of these: Best Balloon Rides In The World
- 92% of Germans Have Never Been to NY. Can Lufthansa Help?
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