U.S. News & World Report Ranks Philadelphia In Top Three On Best Places To Visit In The USA

Looking to plan an incredible vacation — or perhaps a really awesome staycation? Philadelphia should be on your summer destination list, experts say.

U.S. News & World Report has just ranked Philadelphia in the top three on its annual Best Places to Visit in the USA list. The ranking features New York City, Philadelphia and Honolulu in the top three spots.U

“The first (and only) city in the USA to be named a UNESCO World Heritage City, Philly offers so much more than cheesesteaks.”

The news outlet reminds readers that the city “offers so much more than cheesesteaks” and points to Philadelphia’s incredibly rich historical heritage as a key point of interest.

In fact, the U.S. News & World Report also placed Philadelphia among the top three Best Historic Destinations in the USA, a list that includes New York City, Philadelphia and San Francisco highest in its ranking.

Beyond the city’s wealth of historic attractions, the travel report goes on to talk about Philly’s wonderful museums, lively nightlife, beloved sports teams, thriving restaurant scene, array of ethnic neighborhoods and the fact that Philly is home to one of the largest gay communities in the U.S.

(Photo by M. Edlow for Visit Philadelphia)

“Philadelphia is known for having a laid-back vibe and a very diverse and accepting atmosphere. It’s not called the City of Brotherly Love for nothing,” says U.S. News & World Report.

The U.S. News & World Report travel rankings are based on an analysis of expert and user opinions. In its travel guide to Philadelphia, the outlet calls out the culinary renaissance the city has seen in recent decades – earning the city a spot on the Best Foodie Destinations in the USA – and also writes about the city’s welcoming attitude.

We couldn’t agree more.

To check out the entire Best Places to Visit in the USA article click here — and then start planning your next trip to Philadelphia.

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Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor To Display Rare WWII Japanese Torpedo Plane

A rear view of the Kate's forward fuselage. This is the area of the aircraft where seats for the pilot and navigator/bombardier are located. (PRNewsFoto/Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl...)

The outer wing and forward fuselage of Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor's Nakajima Kate, shown behind a WWII torpedo. Members of Lt Ted Shealy's Restoration Shop perform preservation work on the delicate airframe. (PRNewsFoto/Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl...)

HONOLULU- The Nakajima B5N Torpedo Bomber was the pride of the Imperial Japanese Navy and was considered the most effective aircraft of its kind at the beginning of World War II. She caused most of the battleship damage during the attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, December 7, 1941. Seventy-five years later, the Type 97 Carrier Torpedo Bomber, dubbed the "Kate" by the allies, will return to the exact spot where she made aviation history and be displayed at Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor on Ford Island.

"This aircraft is one of a few known to have survived the war," said Kenneth DeHoff, executive director of Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor. "An estimated 1,149 B5N's were built, and only bits and pieces survive today, except for this Kate with its intriguing history.

Work has begun on the Kate's fuselage and wings in the Museum's Lt. Ted Shealy's Restoration Shop, located in historic Hangar 79. "We expect it will take five years to restore the B5N for static display quality" according to DeHoff. "With this year being the 75^th Anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, the museum is honored to be able to display the Kate where she made aviation history, sharing a legacy with thousands of visitors worldwide."

Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor is located on Historic Ford Island, where the first bombs fell during the attack on Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941. Visitors to the Museum can see remnants from that day of infamy, including the 158-foot tall, red and white iconic Ford Island Air Field Control Tower, Hangars 37 and 79, and bullet holes that still remain. Through its preservation and restoration of World War II fighter planes and accompanying artifacts in the

Museum's historic hangars, Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor shares the story of the vital role aviation played in winning of World War II, and its continuing role in maintaining America's freedom.

Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization. Its mission is to develop and maintain an internationally recognized aviation museum on Historic Ford Island that educates young and old alike, honors aviators and their support personnel who defended freedom in The Pacific Region, and to preserve Pacific aviation history. Contact: 808-441-1000.

5 Outrageously Expensive Dishes You Can Order From Room Service

 by Michele Laufik

Posted in:

• Food And Wine
• Honolulu
• Las Vegas
• Paris
• Rome

High Roller Bento Box/Nobu Hotel

Room service may be on the chopping block at some hotels, but many continue to view in-room dining as a luxury that’s worth dishing up to guests. Here are some of the over-the-top menu items that have our mouths watering:

1. High Roller at Nobu HotelAt the Nobu Hotel, a 181-room boutique property inside Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, hungry guests can cough up 185 bucks for the High Roller bento box, which includes lobster, king crab, Wagyu steak, sushi rolls and nigiri, and a baby spinach salad. The dishes on chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s in-room dining menu are prepared in the same kitchen as the on-site Nobu Restaurant & Lounge.

2. Beluga Caviar at the Four Seasons Hotel George V, ParisThe in-room dining menu at the famed hotel says the Beluga caviar from Bulgaria “releases a large, smooth finish with finesse” for approximately $873.13. And for the near 1K price tag, you’ll get condiments and your choice of blinis or toast.

3. Imperial Breakfast at Rome CavalieriThey say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day and at Rome Cavalieri, part of Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, it may be the most expensive. The Roman hotel’s morning meal includes a smorgasbord of items, such as rye bread with quail eggs, prawns, and oranges caprese; tuna fish and mango tartare on pineapple carpaccio; a foie gras terrine with pistachios on a bed of tropical fruits; canapés; an assortment of bread, brioches, and croissants, plus Champagne and juices. This feast feeds two for approximately $218.14.

4. Ribeye for Two at Trump International HotelChef Jean-Georges Vongerichten serves up a 28-day dry-age ribeye with crunchy potato, herbal spinach, and house steak sauce for $138 on the New York hotel’s room service menu. For an extra chunk of change, you can arrange for a chef from his fine-dining restaurant to prepare and present your meal, course-by-course, in your suite.

5. Mauka at the HalekulaniThe five-star Halekulani in Honolulu offers in-room candlelit dinners from its award-winning La Mer Restaurant. The Mauka selection (which means “heading towards the mountains” in Hawaiian) includes two choices: lamb loin marinated in red wine with Jerusalem artichokes and date chutney, accompanied with foie gras with shiitake mushrooms and a marinated mushroom salad to start, or a filet of prime beef with foie gras and truffle mousseline, served with coconut with matcha ($110 per person).

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Travelore News: Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor Named Hawaii's "#1 Historical Spot Worth Traveling For" By TripAdvisor's® FlipKey®

 Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor has been named

 Hawaii's "#1 Historical Spot Worth Traveling For" by FlipKey®, TripAdvisor's® leading vacation rental service.

Based on industry research and traveler feedback, FlipKey® named the "50 most loved and most talked

about historical attractions in each state across the country." Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor was

awarded the number one spot for Hawaii.

"Receiving this tremendous recognition is such an honor for us," said Kenneth DeHoff, Pacific Aviation 

Museum Pearl Harbor Executive Director. "Hawaii has many notable historical sites, especially at Pearl

Harbor and on Ford Island. For us to be given this designation couldn't have come at a better time as we

celebrate our 10^th anniversary this year. We remain committed to giving visitors the best experience at a 

historic site where they learn of the sacrifices of those who served in WWII."

With more than 5 million monthly unique visits, FlipKey® is a TripAdvisor® company and helps power

 the vacation rental experience on TripAdvisor.com® – the world's largest travel website.

Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor is located on Historic Ford Island, where bombs fell during

 the attack on Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941. Visitors to the Museum can see remnants from that

 day of infamy, including the 158-foot tall red and white iconic Ford Island Field Control Tower, Hangars

 37 and 79, and bullet holes in Hangar 79. Through its preservation and restoration of World War II fighter

 planes and accompanying artifacts in the Museum's historic hangars, Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl

 Harbor shares the story of the vital role aviation played in America's winning of World War II, and it

s continuing role in maintaining America's freedom.

Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization. Its mission is to develop

and maintain an internationally recognized aviation museum on Historic Ford Island that educates

 young and old alike, honors aviators and their support personnel who defended freedom in The Pacific

 Region, and to preserve Pacific aviation history. A Smithsonian Affiliate, it is rated one of the top 10 

aviation attractions nationally by TripAdvisor®. It is located at 319 Lexington Boulevard, Historic Ford

 Island, Pearl Harbor, Oahu, Honolulu, Hawaii 96818.