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The Illinois Office of Tourism magazine offers spring and summer travel ideas

The Illinois Office of Tourism magazine offers spring and summer travel ideas

The latest issue of Enjoy Illinois, the state’s free travel magazine, is now available in digital and print. Courtesy of the Illinois Office of Tourism For travel enthusiasts, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Office of Tourism has released its Spring/Summer 2024 issue of Enjoy Illinois, the state’s free travel magazine, full …

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This Journey Axie 3-in-1 charger and power bank is a great travel companion

This Journey Axie 3-in-1 charger and power bank is a great travel companion

In the Northern Hemisphere, spring has finally sprung and that means many of us will soon be on the move and taking a weekend break in Europe’s capitals of culture. Traveling these days has lost some of its appeal as we are never disconnected, thanks in large part to our smartphones and other technology. But …

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Why Dopamine Travel is the wellness travel trend to watch this summer

Why Dopamine Travel is the wellness travel trend to watch this summer

Stress is something most of us can all relate to, with 91 percent of adults reporting high or extreme levels of stress in 2023. Taking extra steps to look after our wellbeing is therefore increasingly important, with this in mind the wellness tourism sector has been identified as the fastest growing and it is clear …

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Klaus Mekela, just 28, will become music director of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in 2027.

Klaus Mekela, just 28, will become music director of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in 2027.

Klaus Meckella was named Tuesday to succeed Riccardo Muti as music director of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, becoming the youngest conductor since its inception in 1891. A Finn who turned 28 in January, Mekela has had an astonishing rise in the music world, becoming Principal Guest Conductor of the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra in 2018-19, …

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A solar eclipse will bring darkness.  Cities also expect big costs.

A solar eclipse will bring darkness. Cities also expect big costs.

Next week’s total solar eclipse is bringing a spirit of economic optimism to towns and cities in its path, with some estimating billions of dollars in tourism spending. The moon will pass between the Earth and the Sun for just a few minutes on April 8, plunging a narrow area spanning 13 states into darkness. …

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Hong Kong is bracing for 11 million back-and-forth trips across the border for the Easter break and Ching Ming Festival, but tourism is not expecting a big boost

Hong Kong is bracing for 11 million back-and-forth trips across the border for the Easter break and Ching Ming Festival, but tourism is not expecting a big boost

Officials said the number of outbound people using land border checkpoints would account for 601,000 trips on Friday and 589,000 inbound trips next Monday, when Hong Kong residents return. People queue for a Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau shuttle bus on the city side of the border last Easter. Photo: Edmond So The department said it expected heavy …

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Where and how the travel of the wealthy is changing

Where and how the travel of the wealthy is changing

Heli-ski on pure snow in Antarctica for a cool $2.2 million. A polar bear safari in a “restricted” area of ​​Norwegian Svalbard for $300,000. How about tracking snow leopards in the Himalayas with famous explorers for $100,000? Big-ticket travel experiences like these are indicative of the “quiet luxury” trend that has begun in the fashion …

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Where and how the travel of the wealthy is changing

Where and how the travel of the wealthy is changing

Wealthy travelers are looking for unconventional places where there are no cameras and no crowds. Oleg Breslavtsev | Moment | Getty Images Invisible wealth is spilling over into the tourism industry as the rich increasingly ditch glitzy destinations like Capri for more low-key getaways. Significant events are also losing some luster as more choose remote …

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The launch of travel supplements begins

The launch of travel supplements begins

After working together in the nutritional supplement industry for 25 years, Swiss founders Adriana Burkard and Hector Bandelier saw a gap in the market when they realized the impact of frequent business travel on their health and well-being. “As frequent travelers, we’ve experienced the adverse effects of travel on circulation, such as ankle swelling, numbness …

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