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The latest travel and heritage news .........
We detail the latest news and views on major finds and exhibitions from all over the world. In fact, as it says on the tin, all things Heritage and Travel. We also share honest information and advice about where to go and how to plan your visit based on the culmination of our 40 years in the travel trade, so you can get the best heritage trip possible.


Discovering Raleigh North Carolina: A Journey Through History
In a city packed with world-class art, live music and lush green parks, it might surprise you that Raleigh, N.C.'s most-visited year-round attraction is all about ancient fossils, wild weather and the mysteries of the natural world. The largest tourist attraction in Raleigh—by both popularity and prehistoric proportions—is the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences (NCMNS). Drawing more than one million visitors each year, this downtown gem is the most-visited museum

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Jul 272 min read
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The Birthplace of Route 66 Is Named Host City
The City of Springfield, Missouri, which is famously known as the birthplace of Route 66, has been selected as the host city for the national kickoff of America's Route 66 Centennial Celebration in 2026. The designation was awarded by the U.S. National Route 66 Centennial Commission and the Road Ahead Partnership, honoring Springfield's historic legacy and its modern-day transformation as a premier Route 66 destination.

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May 62 min read
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Dorothy’s Ruby Slippers reach World Record
Dorothy’s Ruby Slippers From ‘The Wizard of Oz’ Sell for $32.5 Million at Heritage Auctions to Become World’s Most Valuable Movie Memorabili

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Feb 94 min read
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The Ultimate California Desert Road Trip
California's vast desert region is a land of hidden oases and canyons, towering snow-capped mountains, and sweeping panoramas.

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Jun 30, 20244 min read
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Groundbreaking 'Dueling Dinosaurs'
Something historic and epic has come to life in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. An experience 67 million years in the making

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May 17, 20241 min read
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Florida's Historic Coast Leads the Way in Preservation & Protection
Residents and visitors alike are charmed by the historic sites and natural beauty of Florida's Historic Coast. Cresting the Bridge of Lions,

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Mar 2, 20242 min read
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Last roll of the dice for Las Vegas historic hotel
Those looking to take in a little Las Vegas history have about a month before the legendary Tropicana closes and is to be demolished

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Feb 17, 20242 min read
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Florida's Historic Coast Recognizes Black History
Florida's Historic Coast is well-known for its rich Spanish and British history, but it's becoming even more recognized for its...

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Feb 3, 20242 min read
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Is Raleigh, North Carolina one of the most affordable cities to visit in the USA ?
Is Raleigh, North Carolina one of the most Affordable Cities To Visit in the US ?

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Aug 20, 20235 min read
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Smithsonian turns 177 years old!
The Smithsonian Institution—the world’s largest museum and research complex—includes 19 museums and galleries and the National Zoological...

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Jul 30, 202310 min read
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San Francisco Celebrates 150 Years of Cable Cars
Cable cars have been an iconic symbol of San Francisco for over a century, and celebrating 150 years of their operation is a significant...

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Jun 25, 20233 min read
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Celebrate African American Heritage on Florida's Historic Coast
When first visiting Florida's Historic Coast, it's easy to spot the Spanish influence and history, from the architecture to the cuisine....

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Jun 4, 20233 min read
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Vincent van Gogh's Cypresses first at The Met
The exhibition will reunite iconic paintings—including Wheat Field with Cypresses and The Starry Night—and other rarely, if ever, lent...

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Apr 10, 20232 min read
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Disney100: The House of Mouse with this can't-miss exhibition.
It’s a birthday party like no other on the planet: The Walt Disney Company is celebrating 100 years of making magic in Philadelphia USA....

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Apr 2, 20234 min read
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Sea Dragon set to retire
After delighting guests with more than 12 million rides at the Santa Monica Pier, the 6,000 pounds, 26 feet long, bright green Sea Dragon...

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Mar 15, 20233 min read
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Anniversaries everywhere in San Francisco
For a city that’s a progressive bastion of innovation, San Francisco holds fast to its past and colorful history. It’s always evolving,...

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Feb 13, 20239 min read
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Phil Collins and The Alamo
The Alamo, (full name; Mission San Antonio de Valero), is only one of five San Antonio Missions but it holds reverential status in the...

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Jan 15, 20232 min read
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23 Reasons to Visit Albuquerque USA in 2023
There's always something new to discover in Albuquerque, where centuries of rich, soulful culture meet modern innovation, and the Sandia...

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Jan 13, 202311 min read
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Worlds only Corn Palace
The World’s Only Corn Palace is Mitchell in South Dakota USA, premier tourist attraction. Some 500,000 tourists come from around the...

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Sep 28, 20222 min read
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150 Years of Yellowstone
Signed in to law by President Ulysses S. Grant, America's first national park was set aside to preserve and protect the scenery, cultural...

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Sep 3, 20223 min read
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