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Popular travel blogger impressed by sites in Las Vegas

It’s no wonder that Ana Maria Junqueira liked Caesars Palace, The Venetian and Bellagio so much when she visited Las Vegas last week. They reminded her of her favorite place in the world, Rome, where she lived for a year before she began a career as a writer.

 
Large number of Hilton gift shops, restaurants may have been hacked

Hilton Worldwide Holdings said on Saturday it was investigating claims that hackers had compromised registers in gift shops and restaurants at a large number of Hilton Hotel and franchise properties across the United States.

Virgin River hike a must this time of year

The Zion Narrows attracts hikers and adventurers from many parts of the world, but Southern Nevadans are fortunate enough to live within a few hours of this marvelous and unusual hike.

Explore remnants of Utah iron mining ventures

Utah bears the scars of many mining ventures. The Mormons who colonized the region in the mid-1800s diligently explored the territory for resources.

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Use of e-cigarettes now banned in all national parks

The National Park Service announced Monday that the use of electronic cigarettes is now banned anywhere tobacco smoking is prohibited in the national parks.

5 amazing island escapes that are still under the radar

Sure, the first things that come to mind when you think “island escape” are white sands and palm trees. Maybe a coconut with a straw in it. But for those willing to look beyond the tropics, there are plenty of worthy island getaways around the world that have yet to appear on the tourism radar.

The New York City you haven’t seen

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’re more than likely familiar with the Big Apple’s big-hitters. Central Park, the Empire State Building, Fifth Avenue, Lady Liberty – we could go on. But what about the lesser sung wonders of this fierce, fast-paced and fabulous metropolis?

Utah byway promises colorful scenery, history

One of Southern Utah’s most scenic byways connects the pioneer communities of Parowan and Panguitch over one of the highest routes in the state, gaining 4,500 feet in elevation. State Route 143 is known as the “Brian Head to Panguitch Lake Scenic Byway,” as well as the “Patchwork Parkway,” for its notably colorful scenery and its connection to a pioneer incident known as the Quilt Walk.

You still probably won’t be able to go to Cuba anytime soon

Even as the U.S. moved on Friday to ease travel and other restrictions to Cuba, Americans will still not be allowed to go to the Communist nation for “tourist activities,” a U.S. official said.

Top travel agent shares tips for traveling to France, Italy

While many people plan the majority of their trips during the summer when the kids are out of school, the fall is a great time to travel abroad. An expert gave tips on how to personalize a trip to Europe.

Marriott to test virtual reality in its hotel rooms

Marriott is giving travelers in New York and London the chance to try out bleeding-edge virtual reality tech in the privacy of their hotel rooms.

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