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☆ I visited the island that's been called the 'Hawaii of Europe.' Here's why it's a must-see hidden gem.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-24 | by ( Victoria Leandra | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I visited Madeira, Portugal, which is often referred to as the "Hawaii of Europe." Madeira offers a mild climate all year, rugged coastlines, and a bustling city center. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementWhen I visited Madeira, Portugal, I found an island paradise brimming with natural wonders and cultural opportunities. Madeira is the perfect blend of a tropical and European vacation, coupled with its yearlong mild climate, rugged coastlines, cascading waterfalls, and verdant cliffs.

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☆ These are the best scenic family road trips for families, from a parent and travel expert who's been to all 50 states.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-25 | by ( Taryn White | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Road trips are the ultimate symbol of freedom, discovery, and the boundless beauty of the US. As a travel expert, I believe these three incredible routes are the best if you're looking to go on an amazing road trip experience with your own family. AdvertisementTake a road trip through ArizonaFrom majestic mountains to captivating canyons, Arizona's glorious scenery cannot be fully realized by visiting just one destination. For a rush of adrenaline, set out on a whitewater rafting excursion with companies like Advantage Grand Canyon. Families can also take a boat cruise on Lake Powell and visit the Glen Canyon Dam.

Persons: I've, Dana Point, Battery, Taryn White, Coyote, Lake Powell Organizations: Business, Santa Barbara Zoo, San Luis Obispo, Aquarium, California Academy of Sciences, Roanoke Star, Biltmore Estate, River Arts, Asheville Museum of Science, North Carolina Arboretum, Biltmore, Asheville Glamping, Railway Locations: California, Dana, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Ellwood, San Luis, Big, Carmel, Monterey, Golden, Battery Spencer, Virginia, North Carolina, North Carolina ., Shenandoah, Smoky, Crabtree Falls . Roanoke, Mountain, Meadows, Dan ,, Asheville, River Arts District, Bohemian, Arizona, Phoenix, Sedona, Boynton Canyon, Grand, El Tovar, Williams, Bend, Lake Powell

☆ Iowa Republican caucus sets new record for state political ad buys: $120 million
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-15 | by ( Brian Schwartz | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The battle to win the Republican Iowa caucus is the most expensive on record, with over $120 million spent on ads by the campaigns and their affiliated political action committees in the Hawkeye State, according to data provided to CNBC by AdImpact. Around $84 million of the $120 million total ad buys came from campaigns and allies of the top three candidates, Trump, Haley and Florida. DeSantis' campaign and two outside allies have spent a combined $30 million on TV, digital, and radio ads in Iowa. One of the two DeSantis super PACs, Never Back Down, has knocked on over 915,000 doors in the Iowa, according to the organization. As for Trump's super PAC, MAGA Inc. would not provide data on what efforts they've made outside of their ad spending in support of the former president.

Persons: Donald Trump's, Trump's, Nikki Haley, Trump, Haley, Ron DeSantis, Michael Franz, DeSantis, Charles Koch, Bill Riggs, Riggs, they've, We'll, backslapping, Taylor Budowich Organizations: Republican, CNBC, AdImpact, GOP, Monday's, South Carolina Gov, Gov, Inc, Wesleyan Media, Prosperity, Iowa Caucus, Hawkeye State, AFP, Iowa, Trump's, MAGA Locations: Des Moines , Iowa, Republican Iowa, Hawkeye, Iowa, Florida, New Hampshire, South Carolina

☆ Secret spots on Croatia’s famous Dalmatian coast
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-03 | by ( Mary Novakovich | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

CNN —To many, the southern Dalmatian coast is Croatia. The Adriatic coast is undeniably beautiful, with the forbidding Dinaric Alps as a dramatic backdrop to the heavily indented coastline and dozens of islands scattered about. Until 2022, reaching it from the north meant crossing into Bosnia, whose 12.4 miles of coastline sits below the Neretva delta, before giving way once more to Croatia’s southern Dalmatian coast. Elaphiti islandsWander along Dubrovnik’s old port and in seconds you’ll be offered a day trip to the Elaphiti islands, north of the city. Cavtat, about 15 miles south of Dubrovnik, has been steadily growing in popularity as an alternative to the city.

Persons: you’ve, Ivan Meštrović, Poelzer Wolfgang, Alamy, it’s, Pušćica, Klesarska, Goran Bogicevic, It’s, Mamma Mia, ”, laze, Baška Voda, Croatia’s, Korčula, Mali Ston Organizations: CNN, UNESCO, Stari Grad, Hvar Town, Zipline Locations: Croatia, Split, Dubrovnik, Hvar, Poelzer, Split’s, Brač, Senjska, Maslinica, Bol, Dalmatia, Washington ,, Stari Grad, Vrboska, Zaklopatica, Vis, Komiža, Tučepi, Biokovo, Hardy, Sveti Jure, Zipline Croatia, Bosnia, Rogotin, Croatian, mali, Dalmatian, Orebić, Mljet, Prapratno, Mali, Ston, Cavtat, robertharding, Slano

A man walks past an installation on a skywalk ahead of the G20 Summit in New Delhi, India, September 6, 2023. The plans for a sweeping, multi-national ports and rail deal would come at a critical time. It also comes as the Biden administration seeks a broader diplomatic deal in the Middle East that would have Saudi Arabia recognize Israel. The negotiations over a multi-country infrastructure deal were first reported by Axios. Beyond the diplomatic implications, officials said they hope such an infrastructure deal could reduce shipping times, cost, the use of diesel and make trade faster and cheaper.

Persons: Francis Mascarenhas, Joe Biden, Narendra Modi, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, Biden, Steve Holland, Trevor Hunnicutt, Heather Timmons, Jamie Freed Organizations: REUTERS, Rights, United Arab, Indian, Saudi Crown, Washington, Axios, Thomson Locations: New Delhi, India, U.S, Saudi Arabia, South Asia, United Arab Emirates, Europe, Israel

A man walks past an installation on a skywalk ahead of the G20 Summit in New Delhi, India, September 6, 2023. But the deliberations of the world's 20 biggest economies have been hindered by differences over Russia's invasion of Ukraine that have hardened since last year's Bali summit, delegates said. Western countries want a strong condemnation as a condition for agreeing to a Delhi declaration. India has suggested that the G20, while condemning the suffering caused by Russia's invasion, also reflect Moscow and Beijing's view that the forum is not the place for geopolitics. G20 sherpas have been going back and forth over the document for four days before leaders begin deliberations on Saturday.

Persons: Francis Mascarenhas, Joe Biden, Sergei Lavrov, Vladimir Putin, Narendra Modi, Creon Butler, Butler, Krishn Kaushik, Sanjeev Miglani, Andrew Cawthorne Organizations: REUTERS, U.S, Russian, Economy, thinktank, Thomson Locations: New Delhi, India, DELHI, Ukraine, Russia, China, Bali, Delhi, Moscow

☆ Grand Canyon Skywalk: A 33-year-old man fell 4,000 feet to his death in Arizona, authorities say
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-18 | by ( Ashley R. Williams | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —A man fell 4,000 feet to his death from a popular tourist attraction walkway in the Grand Canyon, according to authorities in Arizona. The sheriff’s office said it is investigating the incident. Located outside of Grand Canyon National Park in the Grand Canyon West area, the Skywalk is managed by the Hualapai Tribe, according to the National Park Service. The Skywalk has seen more than 10 million visitors since 2007, according to the Grand Canyon West website. The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office and the Hualapai Nation Police Department did not immediately respond to CNN’s request for a comment.

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