Escape To Alcatraz

Friday, June 27th, 2008 Posted in Accommodation, Visitor Attractions | No Comments »

"The United States National Park Service, which operates 'The Rock', is planning to convert part of the prison into a hotel so that visitors can enjoy a fuller experience of the island. Overnight guests would not, however, sleep in the cell ...

Universal Studios Damaged By Serious Fire

Monday, June 2nd, 2008 Posted in Railways, Visitor Attractions | No Comments »

The Universal Studios in Los Angeles had to shut after a serious fire took hold on Sunday. The "King Kong" tour and the sets for such blockbuster movies as "Back to the Future" and "Bruce Almighty" were destroyed as a ...

Potato Museum(s)

Sunday, March 2nd, 2008 Posted in Visitor Attractions | 1 Comment »

Yes, there really is a potato museum...in Idaho, USA. Here's an extract from their website: "Located in the old Oregon Short Line Railroad Depot you'll discover the world of Idaho's Famous Potatoes. The Idaho Potato Museum is a unique museum which appropriately ...