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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 ...
• Watch out Vegas! New York hears wedding bells
It is also working with local hotels and other attractions to create special wedding packages for couples. New York state law requires brides and grooms to wait 24 hours after getting a marriage license before they can have the ceremony. Those from out ...
• 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 ...