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IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the grand opening of Regent Santa Monica Beach, a luxurious resort marking the iconic Regent brand’s reentrance into the Americas. Located along the pristine Santa Monica Beach, this property combines the chic allure of Los Angeles with the serenity of California’s coastline, offering guests a blend of contemporary elegance and timeless opulence.
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Las Vegas, the iconic entertainment capital of the world, is about to become a lot more accessible. In a project that’s been years in the making, a high-speed train connecting Southern California to Las Vegas is on track to debut by 2028. This new rail link promises to cut travel time to the bustling Las Vegas Strip to just two hours, revolutionizing the way millions of visitors commute to Sin City.
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Flash floods hit more than 200 homes in Mae Rim, Thailand, Chiang Mai Province. Flash floods have severely impacted the Mae Rim district, with over 200 homes affected and Mae Sa Elephant Camp preparing to relocate elephants due to landslides and damaged infrastructure.Heavy rains caused flash floods in Mae Rim district, Chiang Mai. The flooding, which began early yesterday, has affected over 200 homes, catching many residents off guard.
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The German capital Berlin received the ‘City of the Year’ award last night in London at the 2024 Food and Travel Awards gala. The award recognises the greatest cultural and culinary diversity among cities across Europe. Burkhard Kieker, CEO of visitBerlin: ‘The world’s leading gastronomic travel magazine “Food and Travel” has honoured Berlin as “City of the Year”. We are delighted that the readers have recognised Berlin’s creative scene. The title shows that food has now become a real reason to travel.’
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Viking Cruises’ luxurious ship, “Viking Venus”, will soon make its debut in Australian waters during the highly anticipated Grand Australia Circumnavigation. Beginning its journey in Bali, the ship will arrive in Darwin on 11 December 2024, marking the start of an exciting season in the Australia and New Zealand region. The vessel will first complete the 17-day Komodo & The Australian Coast voyage before docking in Sydney on 23 December 2024,
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The Italian Bike Festival (IBF) recently concluded its seventh edition in Misano Adriatico, Italy, marking a significant success with over 57,000 visitors. The event, which celebrates the world of cycling and slow mobility, saw a 7.5% increase in attendance compared to the previous year, reinforcing its growing importance on the European stage.
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