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Trump Just Cost Tourism $2.1B & Disney Is Nervous
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Canadians are taking their travel plans from the bustling U.S. to their cozy local spots faster than you can say “timber!” 🍁 Thanks to Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods, the U.S. could face a $2.1 billion boo-boo 💸. Here are some highlights:
• Trudeau’s Travel Tips: Advises Canadians to consider staying home, leaving Disneyland to ponder its existential crisis 🎢.
• Tourism Woes: A 10% drop means 2 million fewer Canadian visitors, translating to sad hotels and empty amusement parks 🏨😢.
• Top States in Trouble: Florida, California, Nevada, New York, and Texas might exchange their Canadian bacon for sorrow 🥓➡️😔.
Last year, Canadians spent a whopping $20.5 billion in the U.S.! 💰 But now they might just opt for Maple Syrup Land instead. Who knew tariffs could turn vacation plans into a domestic exploration adventure? 🥾 Grab those hiking boots, Canadians, your national parks are waiting! 🌲✨
If you’re tired of wrestling crowds for a prime parade spot at Magic Kingdom, grab your Italian cuisine 🍝 and embrace this life-changing hack! Here are the highlights:
• Tony's Town Square Restaurant: Think dining meets parading! As you enjoy delicious spaghetti 🍝, the Festival of Fantasy Parade glides by on the other side. 🎉
• Patio Honestly Matters: Aim for that elevated porch seating. You’ll feel like a VIP while everyone else is squished like sardines! 🥳
• Character Sighting Bonus: You might snag a surprise character interaction 🤩 — I mean, who doesn’t want to watch the parade with Mulan? 🎭
So, reserve your table early, strap on those stretchy pants 😅, and settle in for the show. It’s an Italian feast and a front-row view — because why not combine carbs with catchy parade tunes? Just remember, no carbs before the parade—unless you’re at Tony’s! 🍝🎉✨
Traveling with your pooch on Amtrak? 🚆🐾 It’s a tail-wagging delight! Olivia Peloquin hops on the train from NYC to Boston with her spunky Chihuahua-Jack Russell mix, Betty, snugly packed in a fashionable olive-green carrier. 👜✨ Here’s the scoop on their rail adventures:
• Amtrak’s been pet-friendly for ten years—finally, pets can join the “All Aboard” fun! 🎉🐶
• Only small pets allowed: 20 pounds max, must be in a carrier, and you can’t have a dog on the seat next to you (sorry, buddy! 🙅♂️🐕).
• Travel times are limited to under seven hours—perfect for a quick getaway, but not ideal for long family reunions unless you want a road trip! 🚗💨
• Betty is a well-behaved travel companion—no barking and ready to party once they hit the beach! 🌊🎈
So, grab your carrier and your canine, and let Amtrak take you both on the adventure of a lifetime! 🥳❤️
The lastest travel trend is taking the "glow" of an average vacation to a whole new level—literally! 🌊✨ People are swapping sandy beaches for shimmering waters as they embark on bioluminescent kayaking adventures. It turns out that paddling through glow-in-the-dark waters is the new way to discover Mother Nature’s bright side.
Highlights include:
• WaterTreks in California offers you glowing plankton and wildlife while you pretend to paddle like a pro. 🛶🌌
• Glow Row in Texas lets you kayak in LED-lit vessels, making it perfect for those Instagram shots under the stars. 🌟📸
• Yak N Sup in Arizona hands out glow necklaces because who doesn't want to look glamorous while bobbing around? 💖🧜♀️
So grab your best buddy and your glow sticks, and prepare for a night that's equal parts Instagram-worthy and mildly magical—who knew aquatic night lights were the ultimate vacation accessory? 🎉🌈