Travel & Experiences
PortAventura theme park in Spain plans to debut a record-setting $35-million mountain climbing-themed roller coaster in spring 2012 featuring a series of camelback hills, pitch-black tunnels and a water element. > Photos: Spain’s PortAventura unveils 2012 roller coaster The roller coaster, or “montaña rusa” in Spanish, is expected to be named after the mythical Tibetan kingdom of Shambhala, according to Roller Coaster Database.
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PortAventura to debut Europe’s tallest coaster in 2012
Oct. 25, 2011
It already looks like 2012 will prove to be a good year for globetrotting ride enthusiasts as theme parks in Asia, Europe and South America are planning to roll out major new attractions. > Photos: Best new international theme park rides for 2012 Theme parks around the world are preparing a highly anticipated slate for 2012 that includes record-setting roller coasters, one-of-a-kind attractions, pulse-quickening thrill rides and family-friendly themed lands.
Dec. 2, 2011
Top 20 for 2012: Best new rides at theme parks around the world
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Motor racing: With younger generation moving on, Craftsman series completes season today.
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Alex Bowman won Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Dover International Speedway, finishing ahead of Kyle Larson, Chase Elliott and William Byron.
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Profile: While the debate over Brea police’s use of the teen as an informant continues, the mystery for some is why he became involved with drugs at all.
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