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Face your Gladiator II destiny with strength and honor at the Colosseum

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Step into the annals of history and embrace your inner warrior with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to become a gladiator at the Roman Colosseum. This unique experience invites you to channel the strength and honour of ancient warriors as you step into the iconic arena known for epic battles and legendary tales. For the first time in nearly 2,000 years, the Colosseum is offering modern-day adventurers the chance to don historically accurate gladiator armour and partake in thrilling challenges that test both skill and courage. As you enter the sacred grounds, you’ll follow in the footsteps of victorious fighters, your destiny shaped by your prowess in battle. The experience begins at sunset, as a patron leads you into the candlelit Colosseum, a sight few have witnessed in modern times. Descend into the hypogeum, the underground chambers where gladiators once prepared for combat. Here, you’ll suit up in armour that reflects your chosen gladiator style—be it murmillo, thraex, provocator, retiarius, or contrarete. Choose your path wisely, for your fate in battle depends on it. As you traverse the torch-lit passages, imagine the footsteps of Maximus and countless other warriors echoing through history. Witness seasoned gladiators clash in a symphony of swords and shields, and prepare yourself for the challenge that awaits. Fuel your body with a selection of modest victuals—grapes, pomegranates, almonds, and walnuts—ensuring you’re battle-ready. Engage in combat training under the watchful eye of a summa rudis, your fate determined by your performance in the arena. Will you rise to the occasion and taste the sweetness… Read More

Airbnb unveils Icons and their extraordinary experiences

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Over the past half-decade, Airbnb has captivated travelers with over 90 unique stays and experiences inspired by iconic landmarks like Barbie’s Malibu DreamHouse, the Home Alone house, and Shrek’s Swamp. Today marks a new chapter in Airbnb’s story as they introduce Icons, a groundbreaking category of exceptional experiences hosted by luminaries from the realms of music, film, television, art, sports, and beyond. Unveiling the First 11 Icons Prepare to step into a realm where dreams converge with reality as Airbnb presents the inaugural 11 Icons, each promising an unparalleled adventure: Enhancements for Travelers and Hosts In addition to these awe-inspiring experiences, Airbnb is rolling out enhancements to elevate the guest and host experiences: For more details on the latest offerings and updates from Airbnb, visit the official announcement. Dive into a world of unparalleled experiences with Icons, where every adventure is an opportunity to unlock extraordinary moments that linger in your memory forever. Get a taste of it at the Airbnb site or app

Stay in the Hocus Pocus Sanderson Sisters house in Salem this Halloween with AirBnB

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As if the remake of everyone’s 90s favourite Halloween movie Hocus Pocus isn’t enough to get you excited, then brace yourself, because the Sanderson Sisters’ cottage is available for stays! It’s all a bunch of Hocus Pocus at the Sanderson Sisters’ cottage, where, for the first time ever, you can run amok this Halloween season when the soul-stealing, spellbinding trio invites visitors to get into the Halloween ‘spirit’ with an overnight stay at the scene of their scheming.  Nestled in the remote woods of Salem, Massachusetts, the Sanderson Sisters’ cottage has been recreated as though it’s been frozen in time for 300 years – just in time for the siblings’ highly anticipated return in Hocus Pocus 2, streaming on Disney+ beginning Sept. 30 (rated PG, Disney+ subscription required, must be 18+ to subscribe).  Get a special AirBnB spooky Halloween deal The Sanderson Sisters will host the timeworn cottage for an exclusive stay on Oct. 20 for two guests, at only $31* USD a night in celebration of All Hallows’ Eve. Wooden boards that groan under the weight of curious cats and cupboards filled with blood of owl and herb that’s red (and even a hair from Winifred’s head) await those who dare to explore the cottage’s dark corners. Prior to slumbering in the sisters’ humble abode, guests can: Try their hand at enchantments enshrined in the ancient spellbook that guided the sisters in all their mischief. (Maybe just don’t expect to turn anyone into cats as a result.) Explore the dark, rich history of Salem… Read More