Family fun at Brussels Expo

EXACTLY 60 years ago, some diminutive blue creatures appeared in the magazine “Spirou” drawn by Pierre Culliford known as Peyo. To celebrate this anniversary in fitting style, 2018 will be #Smurfs Year with, as the smurfing on the cake, the Smurf Experience, from 9 June at #Brussels Expo. 

The Smurf Experience is a unique opportunity to explore the magical universe of these little blue folks. Larger-than-life sets, spectacular effects and adventures create a unique experience to share with family and friends. 

An immersive, interactive, fun and educational exhibition where visitors enter through a giant comic strip and find themselves deep in the forest; they become smaller and smaller until they are the same size as a Smurf. Then they arrive in the legendary village where they learn about the life of the Smurfs through holograms and a 360° application. They then get to sip a magic elixir in King Smurf’s house and become “real Smurfs”.

After Brussels, “The Smurf Experience” will depart on a 5-year world tour.

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Cruise the Chicago River

SET to open in Summer 2018 is the new Odyssey Chicago River Experience. This single-level, glass-enclosed boat will ply the waters of the Chicago River, offering stunning 360-degree views of the surrounding architecture. 

The vessel is available for full and partial charters, accommodating a maximum of 200 guests. Operating year-round, the climate-controlled Odyssey will offer upscale brunch, lunch, dinner and cocktail menus. 

The cruise boards on the north side of the #Chicago River, near NBC Tower.


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Immerse yourself in the history of Rome

WELCOME To Rome is a new multimedia space where you can live a unique experience: to dive into 2700 years of history of the Eternal City. Through an exciting “time machine” you will be able to go through the fundamental stages that have brought #Rome to become the city we know today. Video projections on the walls, ceiling and floor accompanied by a narrative holograms, projections and interactive exhibits that tell the story of important monuments.

Narrated in eight different languages (Italian, English, French, German, Spanish, Russian, Japanese and Chinese), the enchanting projection, dedicated to the history of Rome, lasts 30 minutes.

www.vivaticket.it

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Japan rises through the ranks

IN Euromonitor's Top 100 City Destinations Ranking 2017, the organization named #Japan one of the year's greatest success stories. Tokyo rose six places to 17, and Osaka leapt twenty-seven places to 55, experiencing 52% more tourist arrivals in 2015 than 2014. 

Condé Nast Traveler has recently touted Japan in their recent pieces, 'The 25 Most Beautiful Places in Japan' and 'Three Places to Visit in 2017.'

From cultural experiences to diverse landscapes to delicious cuisine, Japan continues to attract visitors from around the globe for its endless discovery.


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Worldwide Rail Journeys Goes 100% Digital

OVER the years, Worldwide Rail Journeys (WRJ) has been privileged to bring the best in Indian luxury #rail #travel experience to the world. It has been successful in adding allure and charm to one of the most unique travel experiences in the world. For its efforts, it has been recognized with the Best Rail Tour Operator award in #India for successive years.

The Prime Minister of India has made the inspiring call for digitizing India. To make his vision a reality for travel and tourism industry, Worldwide Rail Journeys is proud to announce its complete transformation into a digitally powered, luxury train booking service. 

The Maharajas' Express, the Palace on Wheels, the Royal Rajasthan on Wheels, the Deccan Odyssey and the Golden Chariot the world's most luxurious rail travel experience have all gone 100% digital.

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A wild night out

ANNUAL Starry Safari Overnight Adventures, an unforgettable after-hours experience that includes spending the night at the zoo.

This ultimate outdoor camping adventure, in The Living Desert’s Tent Village, features a unique, upclose and personal animal encounter, as well as a memorable nighttime guided walk through the park. The activities take place from 6:30 to 9 p.m., with the night ending with the time-honored camping tradition of roasting s’mores over an open fire. 

Campers are provided a roomy four-person tent, equipped with a sleeping pad for a comfortable night’s sleep. Guests are required to bring their own sleeping bag and blankets along with personal toiletries and additional clothes for the next day. In the morning, campers will enjoy a continental breakfast.

Starry Safari concludes at 8:30 a.m. and guests are encouraged to stay and explore The Living Desert for the day (park admission is included).  Available Starry Safari dates include Friday, April 21, Saturday, April 29,

Saturday, May 20, and Friday, May 26.

Private Starry Safari Adventures are available to groups over 20 with special group-rate pricing.

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23 newly discovered caves in Ha Long Bay to be named

THE 23 caves have been added to the system of local caves following a field survey at Ha Long and Bai Tu Long Bays in late 2015. The caves, together with 30 saltwater lakes, will be soon opened to tourists. Ha Long and Bai Tu Long Bays are home to 59 caves, including 23 new discoveries, of which 19 are greeting tourists.

Ha Long Bay, which spans 1,553 square kilometres and houses 1,969 islands of various sizes, was twice recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994 and 2000. Together with the neighbouring Bai Tu Long Bay, they form a tourism complex with thousands of islands, considered among the most valuable biological and geographical assets of the country and the world.

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Up in the air . . .

Skytrax World Airline Awards has rated Aer Lingus 4-stars, making it the first and only Irish airline to receive such a prestigious rating. The award was given in recognition of consistent quality and excellent guest experience.

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