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Australian Railway Historical Society Queensland bringing steam train to Coast

February 9, 2018 The Australian Railway Historical Society Queensland is bringing the steam train to the Sunshine Coast on March 3, so residents and visitors can enjoy a ride from Palmwoods to Yandina and return.

Grand Rapids, a small-town warmth and Midwest friendliness

February 3, 2018 What\'s the connection between fabulous beer and fluoride in drinking water? You can find the answer in the second largest city in Michigan, the place where you can find more breweries than you can imagine, and their beer as far away as Dublin and London.

World's longest zip line Jebel Jais Flight opens in United Arab Emirates

February 2, 2018 One of the smallest states in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has opened the world\'s longest zip line, beating the previous record by 600m.

Chicago’s airports celebrate Restaurant Week with discounts and samplings

February 1, 2018 Live cooking demonstrations, samplings and discounts are on the menu at Chicago’s O’Hare and Midway International airports as part of the annual Airport Restaurant Week event.

Hilton Shenyang hotel opens in China

January 31, 2018 Designed to pay homage to the city\'s storied history as well as to celebrate its emergence as one of China\'s most exciting commercial hubs, Hilton Shenyang welcomes global travelers to experience all that the city has to offer.

Holiday Inn Lima Airport hotel opens in Peru

January 26, 2018 IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) announced the opening of the new-build, 179-room Holiday Inn Lima Airport hotel, just five minutes from Jorge Chavez Lima International Airport.

Aloft Palm Jumeirah Hotel opens in Dubai

January 24, 2018 Marriott International announced the opening of the Aloft Palm Jumeirah, the first Aloft to open in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.

Emiratis get visa free travel to Ireland

January 24, 2018 Emiratis can now enjoy visa-free travel to Ireland. The move was announced on Monday and will be effective from January 31.

Rides installed at $1bn Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi

January 22, 2018 Ride installation is approaching completion at the $1 billion Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi on Yas Island ahead of its scheduled opening this summer.

Brazilian electronic visa starts being valid for Canadians

January 22, 2018 The electronic visa for Canadian tourists wanting to visit Brazil started last Thursday.

Izmir, a Turkish princess with the most beautiful hat

January 20, 2018 French poet Victor Hugo once said: \"Izmir is like a princess with the most beautiful hat.\" And indeed, its beautiful hills hidden among the clouds give it a special charm. This birthplace of Homer and many markets that seem to sit on every corner, make it one of the most interesting Turkish cities.

Ireland is getting its first ferry route to Spain

January 16, 2018 Brittany Ferries have announced a new route from Cork into northern Spain.