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• Europe snowstorm forces Eiffel Tower closure
The Eiffel Tower, one of Paris' main tourist attractions, was closed because of slippery conditions. "We can't put down salt because it's metallic," Eiffel Tower press officer Isabelle Esnous said. "We can't use sand either ... because it risks ...
• Destinations vie to be named a natural Wonder
The 261 nominees from 222 countries include some of the most famous mountain peaks, lakes and other attractions, such as the Great Barrier Reef and Niagara Falls. Over a billion people are expected to join in Internet voting that will nominate 77 ...
• Waterford seeks bankruptcy protection
Waterford Mayor Jack Walsh said the closure of the crystal factory would deal a cultural and psychological blow to all of Ireland, noting that the crystal plant was one of the country's top tourist attractions and the product "one of only a handful ...
• A new way to view London: from a toilet
LONDON - Visitors to Britain will find a new stop on London’s site-seeing route this spring: a usable public toilet enclosed in one-way mirrored glass situated on a sidewalk near the River Thames. The contemporary art exhibit, which allows the user ...
• The beasts of Sin City
As strange is it seems that such offerings would exist in the world’s most arid desert, it may be odder still that Shark Reef is only the best of a generally excellent lineup of seafaring attractions on the Strip. The newest is The Tank, the $35 ...