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• Space Mountain to close for renovations
ORLANDO, Fla. - Space Mountain — one of Walt Disney World's most iconic attractions — will be closing this spring for a makeover. Disney said Wednesday the ride in Orlando, Florida, will close April 19 so the 34-year-old attraction can be ...
• 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 ...
• 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 ...
• 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 ...